Inspired by PaleoLeap.com
Ingredients
SHRIMP SAUSAGE SKEWERS
Creole Seasoning Ingredients • 2 tablespoons paprika
• 1/2 pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined • 1/2 pound cooked sausage, cut into 1-inch pieces
MOUNTAIN RANGES Surrounded by the Rocky Mountains, we don’t have to go far to find mountaintop winter activities. If skiing or tubing is your idea of winter fun, Bogus Basin is just a short drive away, and heading to McCall makes a fun weekend getaway. ... AND RIVERS Not only are we surrounded by the Payette and Boise rivers, Idaho is also home to the deepest gorge in North America: Hells Canyon. Take that, Arizona! 1. Heat your grill to medium-high. 2. In a bowl, combine all ingredients for creole seasoning. 3. In a large bowl, combine the shrimp, zucchini pieces, and sausage pieces, and cover them with the olive oil. 4. Add cre le se soning and mix well until all ingredients are c ver d. 5. Load up skewers with alternating pieces of shrimp, sausage, and zucchini until they’re full. 6. Grill skewers until shrimp are well-cooked (6–8 minutes). Directions • 2 zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch cubes • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil • Wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes • 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder • 1/2 tablespoon onion powder • 1/2 tablespoon cayenne or chili powder • 1/4 tabl spoon dried oregano • 1/4 tablespoon dried thyme GOOD CHEER Beer lovers, rejoice! Idaho is the world’s largest hop producer, and more and more people are taking advantage of our agricultural bounty by opening breweries in the Treasure Valley. Share a few of these treasures with visiting family members and their only question will be “How did we not come here sooner?”
Out-of-town relatives who are visiting for the holidays might wonder what makes Emmett so special. But we already know the Treasure Valley is full of gems — and we don’t just mean the rocks. Here are some additional reasons Emmett and The Gem State are great. WE’VE GOT SUNSHINE On average, we have 210 sunny days per year. Compare that to 144 rainy days in Portland and we can feel pretty happy about all our free vitamin D.
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LETTING THE LAUGHS OUT
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and any place that needs an infusion of joy, and they bring it through laughter. Around the world, Laughter Clubs (yes, it’s really a thing) practice intentional laughter techniques for everyone’s well- being and happiness.
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Laughter Day originated in Mumbai with Dr. Kataria. Dr. Kataria understood the health benefits of laughter; the act of laughing triggers the release of “happy” chemicals in your brain called endorphins. Laughing also increases circulation and reduces blood pressure. So go ahead — laugh. It’s good for you.
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