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party riding in front of an army on the move. Adapt to
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army to be sure no one was coming up from Weather
behind. Eventually “avant garde” came to
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originally referred to the youngest son of any in a towel
noble family, who could take his chances in I guessing
the army because he was so far down in the
line of succession that he could afford to Is’vhee rgeosotlvceodldtoangdet sbcaacrkedo,nbturatctkhat has never hap-
die in the war. In England, the word “cadet” wipthenoeudr tdoahilyerwbaelfkosr. eT.rSohubeleusius,ally stays outside
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influential parents who entered at a low level Austin, Texas
and worked their way up. Officers would
often call them “caddies.” When officers DAE:AYRouDdOidUGth: e GriigvhintgthHinagtcbheyt checking Sandy
took up the game of golf, these caddies reafrsesshhere tcraaimninegininsibdaesiac nodbewdiaenrmceing her up. If she
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upper classmen in English boarding schools ussehpeosgitoivtemreiilndfohrcyepmoetnhtemrmethiaodfsr.om being out in the
called the lower classmen “cads.” Committing to that dailyswnaolwk .with
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• In French, “funkier” means “to give off BfaelclacuasenHfeateclhemt oisrea sbeintitoerrdtohga, nhecolder but steady
smoke” and the word “funk” came to mean may tire more eawsiilnyteonr tyeomurpweraalktsures.
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smell. During World War I, a “funk hole” he wisna’tterersipnonhdeinrgbwoewlll,toatnhed“tchoamte”water is available
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to escape from gas attacks. Today, being “in seienmgs alesthaerlgteicreodr sppeorhtaopsutadoloitrtlse will give Sandy a
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bad mood, while something that was “funky”
was originally something found in a smoky
bar.

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farts. In the 1500s, the word was applied to
primitive bombs used to blow open holes
in walls or gates. They were notoriously
sensitive and tended to blow unexpectedly,
often throwing the bomber high into the air.
This led to the phrase “hoisted by his own
petard” meaning someone doomed by his
own efforts. The phrase was first used in
Shakespeare’s play “Hamlet.”

• Hors d’œuvre: “apart from the work” meaning
“outside of the main course.” (cont)

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• The territory along the Atlantic coast of * On Dec. 7, 1787, in Dover, Delaware, the U.S. Need a last minute gift? We’ve got
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* On Dec. 8, 1941, Jeannette Rankin, the first
• Raison d’etre: “reason for existence” woman elected to Congress and a lifelong pac-
ifist, casts the sole Congressional vote against
• Pièce de résistance: “piece which has the U.S. declaration of war on Japan. She also
staying power” meaning the most impressive had voted against U.S. involvement in World War
feature in any given situation I.

• Bon mot: “good word” or a witty comment * On Dec. 11, 1978, a half dozen masked rob- MEMORABLE MOVIES
bers raid the Lufthansa Airlines cargo building at
• Savoir faire: “know how” of social graces JFK Airport in New York, making off with more LES MISERABLES
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• Déjà vu: “already seen” denoting the weird dollars) and almost $1 million in jewelry. • “Les Misérables” is a 2012 epic historical
feeling of reliving the same past experience period musical film based on Victor Hugo’s
* On Dec. 12, 1989, Leona Helmsley, nicknamed 1862 novel. The film was released 150 years
• Potpourri: “rotten pot” referring to fragrant the “Queen of Mean,” is sentenced to four years after the book was first published.
dried flowers used to mask rotten odors in prison, 750 hours of community service and a
$7.1 million tax-fraud fine in New York. Helmsley • Although the soundtrack for a movie musical
• RSVP: Short for “Répondez S’il Vous Plaît” once quipped that “only the little people pay is usually recorded several months in
meaning “Respond If You Please” taxes.” advance, on this film, nearly all the songs
were recorded live on set in order to capture
• Maître d: short for “maître d’hôtel” meaning * On Dec. 13, 2003, in Seattle, the iconic Hat the spontaneity of the moment.
“master of hotel,” denoting the host ‘n’ Boots Tex Gas Station is hauled away from
the spot where it had stood for almost 50 years. • As they were singing on set, the sound of
• Cul de sac: “the bottom of the sack” The 44-foot-wide Stetson hat had perched atop a piano off stage was being played into an
the filling station’s office, while the 22-foot-tall earpiece in order to keep them singing on
• Maneuver: “to operate with the hand” cowboy boots housed the men’s and the wom- key. The piano playing was done live and
en’s restrooms. the pianist was watching the performance
• Panache: the plume of feathers decorating in order to adapt the tempo of the song to
a hat or helmet, now meaning “dashing” (c) 2020 Hearst Communications, Inc. the pace of the performance. An orchestral
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• Coup-de-grâce: “cut of grace” originally
meant a blow of mercy in battle but now • Hugh Jackman in his lead role as Jean Valjean
refers to a final touch, like a cherry on top lost a considerable amount of weight and
went 36 hours without water prior to filming
• Bon voyage: “good journey.” Coupon: the opening scenes. He played a prisoner
“piece cut off.” Crochet: “little hook.” Faux- finally being released after serving 19 years
pas: “false step.” Rendezvous: “present for stealing a loaf of bread. His dehydrated
yourselves.” Restaurant: “to restore with state gave his eyes a sunken gaunt look for
food.” the take. He also grew a scraggly beard.
Fortunately, subsequent scenes featured his
character as a wealthy man, so he was able
to ditch the beard and regain the lost weight
for the remainder of the filming.

• Anne Hathaway in her role as the tragic
prostitute Fantine actually allowed her real
hair to be cut for the scene where she is
shorn. Her (male) hairdresser donned a
dress for the part and actually cut her hair
live on camera on the set.

• Anne Hathaway’s first exposure to the role of
Fantine was in 1987 when her mother, Kate
McCauley Hathaway, played the role in the
first U.S. tour of the musical.

• Despite prominent billing, Anne Hathaway
only has fifteen minutes of screen time, and
her character dies 43 minutes into the film.
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9. FIRSTS: Who was the first Afri- • Colm Wilkinson, who played the kindly bishop,
can American man elected to the actually played the role of Jean Valjean in
U.S. Senate? several stage productions of the play.
10. U.S. PRESIDENTS: What was
the name of President Bill Clinton’s • In one scene, Hugh Jackman carries Eddie
family cat? Redmayne (who played a student revolutionary)
through the sewers on his shoulder. Because
(c) 2020 King Features Synd., Inc. so many takes were required, the make-
up team used an odorless face-cream mud,
similar to the type used for facials in a spa,
in order to make the characters look like they
were covered in mud and sewage.

• The blue vest worn by Russell Crowe in his
role as Javert was purchased by the crew of
“Last Week Tonight” with John Oliver during the
“Russell Crowe’s Art of Divorce Auction” on April
7, 2018. The vest, along with other memorabilia
purchased in the auction, was
donated to the Blockbuster Video
store in Anchorage, Alaska in
hopes of attracting customers
to the store to keep it open in a
TV gag. Sadly, that Blockbuster
store closed in summer 2018.
The last Blockbuster store still
operating is in Bend, Oregon.

• Hugh Jackman bought a lottery
ticket for each of the extras that
took part in the film as a thank-
you gift.

• This film was the first musical in
ten years to receive an Academy
Award nomination for Best
Picture. The previous nominee
was “Chicago” in 2002.

• This is the second adaptation
of Les Misérables to earn an
Academy Award nomination for
Best Picture. The first was Les
Misérables released in 1935. The
1998 version of the film, starring
Liam Neeson and Uma Thurman,
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* Tigers, jaguars and leopards love the FRENCH STORIES
smell of Calvin Klein’s “Obsession For
Men”! Photographers who used the fra- • Pierre Pérignon was born in 1638 in the
grance to lure the big cats to their cam- Champagne region in northeastern France,
eras in the wild said the cats “would start an area that derived its name from the Latin
drooling, their eyes would half-close, al- word campania meaning “level field” or
most like they were going into a trance.” “plain.”

* The human body gives off enough heat • When he was 19 years old he became a
in 30 minutes to bring a gallon of water Benedictine monk and was eventually given
to a boil. the job of cellar master at the abbey where
he served. Through the years he made many
* Between 1970 and 1973, four Israeli discoveries that improved the quality of
fighter pilots held as POWs in an Egyp- the area’s wine. Not only did he refine and
tian prison passed their time by trans- improve the basic techniques of making wine
lating J.R.R. Tolkien’s “The Hobbit” from and champagne, but he also designed better
English into Hebrew. The book was sent methods of bottling wine which prevented
to them by their family members via the the bottles from exploding under pressure.
Red Cross. The pilots’ version was pub- He developed better methods of cultivating
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VETERANS POST
by Freddy Groves

Purple Heart Phony
---

With snow expected that afternoon, I suspected the veteran crew might not have shown up outside the coffee shop, but there they were, socially distanced around the sidewalk. And they were in the middle of a hot conversation when I stepped up.
The topic was a guy who had potentially faked his military history and worse, had claimed he was a Purple Heart recipient, this time right here at home.
“He’s in our VFW. We took him in.”
“He needs to be brought down, if he’s a liar.”
“So, do I make the call? I’ll be calling in a favor if I do.”
The group took a vote, going around the circle. It was 100% to find out once and for all if their fellow veteran was indeed a liar and a thief.
The main guy slid a phone out of his pocket, stabbed in a number, said a few words, listened and then hung up.

I can’t repeat here his exact angry words, but the summary was: Their friend and fellow veteran had lied. He hadn’t served where he’d claimed he had, hadn’t had the MOS he’d claimed he had, and he certainly had not earned a Purple Heart.
MOS is a code that identifies the job someone has in the military. This particular veteran had worked in supply at a small CONUS base. Unless he’d gotten a paper cut while stocking shelves, he’d never been wounded. Somewhere there was a faked DD-214.
I tossed my coffee cup in the trash and walked away, leaving the group to their collective misery while they explored just how they’d been taken in. I’d heard the story too many times. Veterans and those who’d never served claiming benefits, medals and admiration they never earned, enjoying a higher-level Priority Group at a Department of Veterans Affairs medical center, telling tall tales.

Eventually they get caught, like this phony just did, by people who pay attention to their gut feelings. The Stolen Valor Act would take it from there.

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Using the Internet to Enrich Purple Heart Phony
Our Lives
With snow expected that afternoon,
With most of us spending most of our days at home, it’s time for us to take advantage of I suspected the veteran crew might
the internet. Here are some resources that can enrich our lives. not have shown up outside the coffee
Inquire at the local senior center about any exercise classes online. Some classes will be shop, but there they were, socially dis-
live on Zoom and others will be videos that the instructors record and post on the center’s tanced around the sidewalk. And they
website. If they’re not hosting any classes, search online for “seniors exercise at home” were in the middle of a hot conversa-
and look for some that are produced by other senior centers. tion when I stepped up.
Virtual art classes can open up new areas of interest and reveal talents you didn’t know The topic was a guy who had poten-
you had. Better yet, if you’re a beginner or are exploring a new art medium, look for videos tially faked his military history and
that you can review over and over. Look online for free art classes online for seniors. worse, had claimed he was a Purple
Exercise and art aren’t the only free classes you’ll find online. Yoga and tai chi, sewing, Heart recipient, this time right here at
baking and cake decorating, creative writing, a new language -- if it can be done online, home.
there’s a class for it somewhere. “He’s in our VFW. We took him in.”
And don’t forget Class Central (www.classcentral.com). Check the website for a list of “He needs to be brought down, if he’s
MOOCS (massive open online courses). There 15,000 different free and low-cost classes in a liar.”
its searchable database from colleges and universities around the world. Imagine taking a “So, do I make the call? I’ll be calling
philosophy course from the University of Edinburgh or Introduction to Classical Music via in a favor if I do.”
Yale University. (I put art history into its search box and got back 165 results.) Read the The group took a vote, going around
details for any class you’re considering. It will tell you if the class is self-paced, whether it’s the circle. It was 100% to find out
free to audit, the class level and how much time per week you can expect to spend on the once and for all if their fellow veteran
work, as well as reviews from other students. was indeed a liar and a thief.
If you’re unsure of your internet skills, search for “internet basics for seniors” on Google. The main guy slid a phone out of his
pocket, stabbed in a number, said a
(c) 2020 King Features Synd., Inc. few words, listened and then hung up.
I can’t repeat here his exact angry
words, but the summary was: Their
friend and fellow veteran had lied. He
hadn’t served where he’d claimed he
had, hadn’t had the MOS he’d claimed
he had, and he certainly had not
earned a Purple Heart.
MOS is a code that identifies the job
someone has in the military. This par-
ticular veteran had worked in supply
at a small CONUS base. Unless he’d
gotten a paper cut while stocking
shelves, he’d never been wounded.
Somewhere there was a faked DD-
214.
I tossed my coffee cup in the trash
and walked away, leaving the group
to their collective misery while they
explored just how they’d been taken
in. I’d heard the story too many times.
Veterans and those who’d never
served claiming benefits, medals and
admiration they never earned, enjoy-
ing a higher-level Priority Group at a
Department of Veterans Affairs medi-
cal center, telling tall tales.
Eventually they get caught, like this
phony just did, by people who pay at-
tention to their gut feelings. The Sto-
len Valor Act would take it from there.

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Sports Quiz Answers Trivia Answers
1. Jason Pierre-Paul.
2. Badminton. 1. Zucchini
3. The Oakland Athletics. 2. Art is long, life is short
4. Homare Sawa. 3. “To Kill a Mockingbird”
5. Weightlifting. 4. Small South American deer
6. Bobby Cox. 5. “Scarface,” Al Pacino
7. Oscar De La Hoya. 6. The Noo-noo
7. Dark red
8. Dolly the sheep
9. Hiram Rhodes Revels, 1870
10. Socks

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French Stories

(continued from page 6)

In 1792 the company bought the vineyards that surrounded Pierre’s abbey.

. The company honored the monk by naming a top-of-the-line champagne after him. First released
in 1936, they now sell about five million bottles a year of the champagne called Dom Pérignon,
with “dom” meaning “master.”

TOP OF THE ARC ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Don’t feel
sheepish about looking to spend more
• Before Thomas Jefferson bought the Louisiana Territory, it belonged to the French. In the late time with that special person during the
1600s and early 1700s, French explorers arrived to map the area, including the Arkansas River. upcoming holidays. Do it because it’s the
Cartographers navigating the waterway entered the river where it joins the Mississippi River, right thing to do.
where a fort was established. They worked their way upstream, mapping the various bends TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Never
in the river. The Arkansas River has a northernmost arc, which the French called “Aux Arcs” mind letting misunderstandings repair
meaning “at the top arc.” This geographic location where the river makes a wide arch was a themselves. Consider speaking up while
very distinct and significant location for early explorers and settlers, who continued to use the the healing process can be shorter and
French phrase for the area, using American pronunciation and phonetic American spelling. The sweeter and leave fewer scars.
northerly bend in the river was used as a jumping-off point to explore the ridges, the rivers, and GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Romance is
the mountains that were located north of that “top bend” in the Arkansas River. easily awakened in the Geminian heart,
especially around the happy holiday sea-
• Today the Americanized French phrase denotes several things including a mountain range son. So go ahead and make those plans
that encompasses some 42,000 square miles and comprises the only mountains between with that special someone.
the Appalachians and the Rockies; a region that includes parts of Arkansas, Missouri, and CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Moon Chil-
Oklahoma; and a small town in Arkansas located at the very top of the river’s arc: the Ozarks. dren can glow with their own inner light
as the holiday season magic takes hold.
A VARIETY SHOW It’s a very special time for Cancers and
Libras together. Enjoy.
• In the late 1800s a new type of theatrical entertainment became popular throughout America in LEO (July 23 to August 22) It’s a good
which comedians, jugglers, musicians, dancers, magicians, and singers each had a few minutes time for you fabulous Felines to take
on stage. It was named “vaudeville.” No one is really sure where the term came from, except pleasure in your special gift for, well, tak-
that everyone is sure it’s from France. It may have come from the Vire River that runs through ing pleasure! Look for this holiday season
Normandy, since poets who lived in the valley of the Vire (vau de Vire) wrote satirical verses to give you every reason to purr.
and humorous songs. It might have originated from the French term “voix de ville” meaning VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) This
“voice of the village” or “vaux de ville” meaning “worthy of the village.” It may have come is a good time to let others who are in
from the French phrase “vauder virer” meaning “to go see.” your life get a little closer to you. You’ll
both find out what you’ve been missing
for far too long.
LIBRA (September 23 to October 22)
Open up your eyes and see some wel-
come surprises you’ve missed or over-
looked for too long. What you find can
lead to other favorable changes.
SCORPIO (October 23 to November
21) What you expect to be potentially
troublesome might simply be especially
challenging and well worth your efforts to
check out. Good luck!
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to Decem-
ber 21) A friendship might not seem as
trustworthy as you’d like. OK. Ask your
questions, get your answers and settle
the matter once and for all.
CAPRICORN (December 22 to January
19) A family situation moves into a new
area because of (or, maybe, thanks to)
some decisions you might have felt you
could not avoid making.
AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18)
You could be cutting it very close if you
hope to make those holiday plan changes
in time to avoid problems. Get a friend or
family member to help.
PISCES (February 19 to March 20)
Friends show how important you are to
them. Keep these precious relationships
thriving. They affect much that will hap-
pen to the fabulous Fish in the new year.
BORN THIS WEEK: Time spent at home
alone nurtures your mystic self. Spending
your time with others nurtures them.

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1. Is the book of Obadiah in the Old
or New Testament or neither?
2. From Matthew 9, after Jesus healed
a paralyzed man, what did the man
pick up and carry home? Brother, Bed,
Mother, Cart
3. What is the largest number phrase
specifically mentioned (described) in
the Bible? Scores upon scores, One
hundred thousand, Thousand thou-
sand, Thousands of millions
4. Which book begins, “And the Lord
spake unto Moses in the wilderness of
Sinai”? Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers,
Deuteronomy
5. From Psalms 5:9, on referring to
enemies, their throat is an open ...?
Wound, Door, Sepulchre, Cave
6. In Exodus 7 what river was turned
into blood? Red, Galilee, Marah, Nile
Hardcore trivia fan? Visit Wilson Ca-
sey’s subscriber site at www.patreon.
com/triviaguy.
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PHOTO: Jessica Simpson in “Employee of the
Month”
Photo Credit: Lionsgate

I have never been one for Black Friday shopping. Even in a non-
pandemic year, I can’t tolerate the chaos of mass retail. Maybe it’s
because I did my college years behind the counter of a shop fac-
ing down the general public on a daily basis. Maybe it’s because
I prefer my couch and a great movie. But even with an endless supply of goods at my fingertips these days through aps and
websites, I still miss shopping in a store.
Here are a few movies either set in shops or with an iconic shopping scene to remind you of better, or at least more shoppa-
ble, times.

“Pretty Woman” -- Julia Roberts’ hooker with a heart of gold makes a sad first attempt to buy clothes at a Beverly Hills bou-
tique and is rebuffed, but don’t worry. After her rich, um, patron (Richard Gere) steps in to make shopping a bit more fun,
she goes back to let the snotty shopwomen know they made a “big mistake -- HUGE.”

“Confessions of a Shopaholic” -- Isla Fisher stars opposite Hugh Dancy in a romcom set in New York City. Fisher plays a writer
who struggles with an addiction to high fashion who lands a job writing advice for a financial publication.

“Empire Records” -- A hip-cool crew of young adults -- including Liv Tyler and a young Renee Zellweger -- manage emotions
and expectations along with an attention-seeking shoplifter, a visit from an aging rocker, a missing bank deposit and the po-
tential closing of the record store!

“European Vacation” -- Clark Griswold and company toot about Europe to hilarious hijinks. But after all of their luggage is sto-
len, they find themselves needing new clothes. The ensuing Italian fashion montage is so very Griswold.

“High Fidelity” -- Another retail setting in a music store, this one with John Cusack as a fourth-wall-breaking record shop
owner who spins his way through some questionable luck in love, with side antics by Jack Black.

“Employee of the Month” -- Set in a warehouse store, we follow employee interactions centered around a cashier (Jessica
Simpson), who may or may not have a thing for go-getter Employee of the Month types (Dax Shepard), and a stockman
(Dane Cook) who has his eyes on the title.

“Clerks” -- Rated R for Raunchy, but a classic in its own right, this convenience-store-set comedy features a devil-may-care
clerk named Randall, his perennially harassed co-worker Dante and the coterie of crazy characters who revolve around the
store -- including the indelible Jay and Silent Bob.

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The Feast Doesn’t End With Thanksgiving

Ah, Thanksgiving -- cleaning, shopping, cooking and entertaining guests for hours! While
Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays, I’ve embraced the day after the holiday as my
time to feast in peace.
My traditional after-Thanksgiving breakfast consists of a cereal bowl full of warm leftover tur-
key, ham, corn and dressing with cranberry sauce. One of my favorite after-feast lunches is a
turkey and ham sandwich with cranberry sauce and any other leftovers I can fit between two
slices of toasted bread!
In my opinion, Thanksgiving leftovers are a national treasure. If you store your leftovers safe-
ly and properly, you can enjoy them in a variety of ways for several days.
During mealtime, do not let the turkey sit out for more than two hours after it has been cooked. For safe storage, remove the stuffing and
de-bone the turkey. Store the turkey in shallow containers in the refrigerator, because shallow containers allow the turkey to cool faster,
preventing the growth of harmful bacteria.
Unless you freeze the leftovers, be sure to use the turkey and stuffing within 3-4 days. Leftover gravy should be used within 1-2 days.
Other cooked dishes can be stored up to 4 days.
Frozen leftovers should be stored at 0 degrees Fahrenheit or below and used within 3-4 months. Turkey in gravy or broth, or other cooked
turkey dishes can be frozen for 4-6 months. Stuffing and gravy can keep up to one month in the freezer. Marking your leftovers with the
date and name of the item will help you keep better track of them.
Here are a few ideas for using the leftovers from your Turkey Day feast:

TURKEY WRAP

4 pieces of turkey (about 3-4 ounces)
1 tablespoon light mayonnaise
4 slices cooked bacon
2 flour tortillas (whole wheat, flour or flavored)
1/2 cup shredded lettuce
2 to 4 slices of tomato
2 to 4 slices avocado
1/2 red onion, sliced thinly, vertically
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Spread each tortilla lightly with mayonnaise. Divide turkey and put half on each tortilla. Add two
slices of bacon, and evenly divide the lettuce, tomato and/or avocado slices and onion to each
tortilla. Sprinkle each wrap with salt and pepper. Wrap tightly and serve. Serves 2.

THANKSGIVING POTATOES AU GRATIN

This retro casserole is a great way to use leftover turkey, ham and cooked vegetables.

1 cup cooked turkey or ham (or a mixture of both)
1 cup cooked white or sweet potatoes, chopped, or 1/2 pound frozen hash brown potatoes
1 cup cooked vegetables
1 (10 ounce) can cream of broccoli, chicken or mushroom soup. or 1 1/2 cups leftover gravy
1/2 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
1 small onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 1/2 cups grated cheddar cheese, divided
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Cooking oil spray

Heat oven to 350 F. In a bowl, combine all ingredients, leaving out 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese. Pour into an 8 by 8 pan sprayed with oil.
Sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup of cheese. Cover and bake 40 minutes. Uncover and bake another 20 minutes until the cheese on top
is browned and bubbly. Serves 4 to 6.

Angela Shelf Medearis is an award-winning children’s author, culinary historian and the author of seven cookbooks. Her lat-
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BIBLE TRIVIA ANSWERS: 1) Old; 2)
Bed; 3) Thousands of millions (Gen-
esis 24:60); 4) Numbers; 5) Sepul-
chre; 6) Nile