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If it’s broken, my grandpa can fix it! BABIES & GROUPS Lisa Mathews-Oregon Trail Publications
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• When we think of the word “flock,” Pets
we typically think of birds, but did you ---

know that a group of camels is also called DEAR PAW’S
a flock? These unusual animals can travel
up to 100 miles (161 km) without drinking CORNER: Last
water. The 80 lbs. (36 kg) of fat stored in the
camel’s hump is converted to water when year, my kids
needed. After a long period without water dRumecpoendnoeuctttihnegirWtriicthk-or-treat candy on
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water to replenish itself. sliptpaeidnlqyuiwteearbei.t iTnhteheypbaosttchougpolet onto the table
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of birds is called a flock. Birdwatchers withcaonudr ydawilryapwpaelkrss. tThroautbtlhe eiys, had ingested!
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creatures. A group of crows is a murder whiathphpiemndeadil.y,Whehashtouifldwpeicklivtheodsein an area where
or a muster, while a group of cranes is a skaills2r4ig-hhtobaucrk eupm—eregspeencicayllyvief ytowu asn’t available?
sedge. Finches and hummingbirds gather uhimsiWCmepsoprhmmoioasvsmeetitthaiihtivetfrieistenwbragdbeebeiestnhtcolfeahhottvhrhaouiciaondecntrgmontdalei’yanaltniodltttunyehmreowceesotatpaihnnnoclokneeddtswdoxshe.tietttthoohmfleooowrnrrianupgnp?deerrstahned
in a charm, while hawks and falcons have commPlaenadss.e warn your readers to be vigilant
three different labels – cast, cauldron, aBbeocauutsehHoawtchtehteisyassteonrioer tdhoge,irheHalloween candy
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eagles band together in a convocation. he isn’t responding well to the “come”
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tiding, starlings are a murmuration, and and
an assemblage of nightingales are called be-
a watch.
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known as an asylum? Some birdwatchers foAr ancdhedckougp.sSelnoivoredotgos cbanedeinveloopn the feast. Pet
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risk of lobsters, a party of female dolphins,
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sharks and the battery of barracudas!
While most jellyfish stings are not deadly,
stay away from a smack of the ones that
are, such as the sea wasp, one with a
sting that can cause anaphylaxis, which
can be fatal. (cont)

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Signature Hospice * On Nov. 3, 1777, Gen. George Washington is Malheur County
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• In the reptile kingdom, if you come across BEN-HUR
a lot of cobras together, you’ve seen a * On Nov. 5, 1930, Sinclair Lewis is awarded the
quiver. If it’s rattlesnakes you see, that Nobel Prize in Literature for his novels “Main The story of Ben-Hur has been a popular
group is known as a rhumba. You might Street” (1920), “Babbitt” (1922), “Arrowsmith” one since the 19th century. This week,
also wander into a den, pit, bed, or knot (1925) and “Elmer Gantry” (1927). In 1926, he Tidbits zooms in on the facts about this
of snakes. had turned down the Pulitzer Prize awarded him epic tale.
for “Arrowsmith.”
• The definition of “ostentation” is “a vain show • “Ben-Hur” was first published in the United
especially for the purpose of attracting * On Nov. 7, 1957, The Gaither Report called
attention and admiration.” That’s a pretty for by President Dwight Eisenhower to review States in 1880 by Lew Wallace, a Civil War
appropriate term for a group of peacocks the nation’s defense readiness urges a vigorous Union General and Governor of the New
with their elaborate iridescent blue and $30 billion campaign to build fallout shelters. It Mexico Territory, and became the number one
green plumage. Similarly, flamingos, with suggested that American citizens were com- best-selling work of fiction of that century. The
their flamboyant coloration ranging from pletely unprotected from nuclear attack. first movie adaptation was released in 1907,
pale pink to orange to crimson gather in followed by a longer version in 1925.
a group fittingly known as a flamboyance. * On Nov. 2, 1960, a landmark obscenity case
An assembly of giraffes is suitably referred over “Lady Chatterley’s Lover,” by D.H. Law- • The most well-known adaptation was the 1959
to as a tower, since an adult giraffe might rence, ends in the acquittal of Penguin Books. film starring Charlton Heston, premiering on
reach a height of 18.7 feet (5.7 m). And a The publisher had been sued for obscenity in November 18 of that year, nearly seven years
group of zebras with their dazzling black publishing an unexpurgated version of the nov- after it was first announced. It’s the story of
and white coloring? They’re known as a el, which deals with the affair between the wife a wealthy Jewish prince and merchant in
dazzle! of a landowner and the estate’s gamekeeper. Jerusalem, Judah Ben-Hur, who is betrayed
by a Roman friend and forced into slavery.
• The word “surfeit” is defined as “an * On Nov. 6, 1982, Shirley Allen is arrested for When Ben-Hur regains his freedom, he
overabundant supply or excess” or an poisoning her husband, Lloyd Allen, with eth- returns for revenge.
“extreme indulgence in something.” But ylene glycol, commonly known as antifreeze.
the word also applies to a group of skunks! After witnessing her mother spike Lloyd’s drinks • Filming in Rome began before the script was
Sometimes called polecats, the 11 species with the deadly substance, Shirley’s own daugh- finished. The shooting schedule was brutal,
of skunks range in color from the familiar ter turned her in to the authorities. with 12-hr to 14-hr days, six days a week
black and white to brown or cream-colored. lasting from May of 1958 until January 1959.
A female skunk gives birth to a litter of 2 to * On Nov. 8, 1994, 59% of California voters ap- Six months of editing followed. More than 1.1
10 kits, as the babies are called, with each prove Proposition 187, banning undocumented million feet (340,000 m) of film was shot, and
weighing between 32 and 35 grams. The immigrants from using major state public ser- the editors’ first cut was more 4 ½ hours long.
kits are born without coats, but are already vices such as non-emergency health care and By the time the project was finished, the final
striped at birth, since the pattern is in their education. The ballot measure never took effect, film included 19,000 feet (5,800 m) of film and
skin pigmentation. It doesn’t take long for and California has since repealed Prop 187. was 213 minutes long.
a skunk to develop its distinctive odor –
at just 8 days old, they can release their (c) 2020 Hearst Communications, Inc. • More than 300 sets were built, requiring one
musk spray from their scent glands. All Rights Reserved million pounds of plaster, 40,000 cubic feet
of lumber and more than a million props.
• Talk about an apt description! A group of Upwards of 10,000 extras were hired, with
spiders is called a skittering, while a whole 7,500 of them used to fill the stadium during
lot of mice are described as a mischief. the film’s nine-minute chariot race.

• Danesi Brothers, a Roman chariot maker, built
18 chariots, each weighing 900 lbs. (410
kg). Charlton Heston took three-hour chariot
driving lessons every day after arriving in
Rome. (cont0

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• Six months into the filming, producer Sam
Zimbalist complained of chest pains on
the set, and left for the day.
He passed away 40 minutes
later from a heart attack.

• The budget was originally
set at $7 million, then raised
to $10 million three months
before shooting began,
escalating to $15.175
million by the time they
started, the most expensive
film ever produced to date.
Its initial theater run yielded
$147 million in revenue,
saving MGM Studios, which
was teetering on the brink
of bankruptcy. Nominated
for 12 Academy Awards,
the film nabbed 11 of them,
making it the most Oscars
ever won by a single film.
The record still holds today,
although it has been tied by
“Titanic” and “The Lord of
the Rings.”

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* An armadillo’s shell is so hard that it can • Along with an early concept of a 10:30am-6:00pm
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ered to his chagrin when he took aim at extensive study of anatomy, Leonardo
one. The bullet ricocheted into his jaw da Vinci is also credited with the initial
and he had to be airlifted to a hospital, concept of contact lenses. In 1508,
while the armadillo strolled away un- da Vinci conceived the idea of altering
scathed. corneal power by submerging the head
* “Pants” was considered a dirty word in in a bowl of water or wearing a water-
Victorian England. filled glass hemisphere over the eye.
* Two conductors have died while con- About 130 years later, French scientist
ducting the second act of Wagner’s opera Rene Descartes tried a glass tube filled
“Tristan und Isolde.” They collapsed from with liquid placed in direct contact with
heart attacks at exactly the same point in the cornea, hence, the term “contact”
the music due to its technical demands! lenses. Although it seemed to enhance
* Had Georgie Fletcher of Australia vision to a certain degree, its awkward
never signed on to play the mobile game size and shape prevented the wearer
“Words With Friends,” her husband, from blinking.
Simon, might be dead. Georgie struck up
a friendship via the game’s chat feature • In 1887, a German glass-blower named
with frequent opponent Beth Legler from
Missouri. One day, Georgie told Beth that F.E. Muller, who was in the business of
Simon hadn’t been feeling well. Beth re-
layed his symptoms to her husband Larry, making glass eyes, created the first eye
a doctor, who insisted that the Fletchers
go to the hospital immediately. A 99% covering that could be tolerated by the
blockage was discovered near his heart,
which, left untreated, would have certain- wearer, and the following year, Swiss
ly been fatal.
* In 2015, Legoland became the first ophthalmologist Adolf Fick fitted the first
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flights, which is why airplane food has materials paved the way to lighter-
never tasted so hot. (“That’s what I’ve
been telling you!” said every airplane food weight, unbreakable contact lenses.
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A Comfy Nest for Winter

Since it looks like this horrible coronavirus
isn’t going away soon, we might as well take a
few steps to make our lives more comfortable
over the winter. Here are some ideas:
-- Investigate a new wireless router to speed
up your Wi-Fi connection, especially if you
have multiple devices that put a drag on your
connection. Be sure it’s at least Wi-Fi 5, not
Wi-Fi 4. The newest, Wi-Fi 6, is top of the line.
-- Buy a warm fleece blanket, one-person size,
for watching TV at night. These 50x70 throws
are just the right length.
-- Consider getting a Kindle, with a free three-
month subscription to Kindle Unlimited. You
can grab up to 10 free books or magazines
at a time. Once you’ve read one, delete it and
get another one. After three months you can
decide if you want to spend $9.99/month to
keep the subscription going. Depending on
your reading habits, this can be a good deal.
-- If you have someone who can deliver and
assemble it, an outdoor propane grill can be
a bit of summer fun in the middle of a cold
winter.
-- Keep an eye on sales if you need an addi-
tional pot for the extra cooking you’re doing.
Stores like Target and Bed, Bath & Beyond
have curbside delivery, so if you pay online you
don’t have to go in the store. Get freezer bags
to store individual portions you can pull out
and heat up without cooking every day.
-- Splurge on one good, thick sweater or zip
sweatshirt to wear in the house.
-- Think about getting an air cleaner for inside
the house to clean up dust mites, stale air and
pet dander. Be cautious about the price of
replacement filters.
-- Reorganize your kitchen cabinets, pantry or
linen closet shelves.
-- And don’t forget to stock up on batteries!
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Trivia
1. Duff
2. 8.34 pounds
3. 13
4. Tim Allen
5. Athos, Porthos and
Aramis
6. Ford Model T
7. Sicily
8. With their tongues
9. Optics
10. 140

Sports Quiz Answers
1. Buddy Lazier.
2. Lee Elia.
3. The University of Arizona Wildcats.
4. Latrell Sprewell.
5. WuShock.
6. Tamika Catchings.
7. Dick Schaap.

Oct 29 - Nov 4, 2020 Tidbits of Lower Treasure Valley Page 9

Data Breach Impacts 46,000 Veterans ARIES (March 21 to April 19) You might
be growing impatient with a situation
A data breach occurred at the Department of Veterans Affairs when that seems to resist efforts to resolve it.
thieves attempted to divert medical payment funds at the Financial Ser- But staying with it raises the odds that
vices Center away from community health care providers that take care you’ll find a way to a successful resolu-
of veterans outside the VA. The minute the techies noticed the breach, tion.
they took it offline, of course, and locked it pending a security review. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Travel and
If that was the whole story, it would eventually be worked out when kinship are strong in the Bovine’s aspect
those providers got replacement payments from the VA. However, this week. This would be a good time to
while the thieves were roaming around in the computers they also got combine the two and take a trip to see
the personal information of some 46,000 veterans, including Social Se- family members for a pre-holiday get-to-
curity numbers. gether.
As breaches go, this is one of the smaller ones the government has ex- GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) A colleague
perienced. Remember a few years ago when millions of veterans were could make a request you’re not com-
compromised? Still, it’s unnerving to know your info is out there. fortable with. If so, say so. Better to
Those affected by the breach, or a next of kin, will have been notified disappoint someone by sticking with your
by now (the thieves also went after the personal info of deceased vet- principles than disappoint yourself if you
erans). The VA is offering credit-monitoring services at no cost. Alerts don’t.
went out by mail to those veterans affected, with instructions on how CANCER (June 21 to July 22) The Moon
to protect personal info. (If you did not get an alert mail, you were not Child’s ability to adapt to life’s ebbs and
in the group that was breached.) If you received an alert letter and you flows helps you deal with the changes
have questions or concerns, contact the FSC Customer Help Desk by that you might confront at work or at
email at [email protected]. home, or both. Things settle down by the
Unfortunately, in this hotly political climate, false rumors are the order week’s end.
of the day. One political party sent a snarly message to the Committee LEO (July 23 to August 22) It’s a good
on Veterans’ Affairs claiming that in addition to the 46,000 veterans, week for Leos and Leonas to get some
another 17,000 providers were affected as well. Not so. Turns out that long-outstanding business matters re-
there were 17,000 total providers who used the computer program, but solved. Then go ahead and plan a fun-
only 13 were impacted and of those, only six had funds grabbed. filled family getaway weekend with the
mate and the cubs.
(c) 2020 King Features Synd., Inc. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) A
possible workplace change seems prom-
ising. If you decide to look into it, try not
to form an opinion on just a small part
of the picture: Wait for the full image to
develop.
LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) A
newcomer helps keep things moving.
There might be some bumpy moments
along the way, but at least you’re head-
ing in the right direction. You win praise
for your choices.
SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21)
You could be pleasantly surprised by how
a decision about one thing opens up an
unexpected new option. Also, assistance
on a project could come from a surprising
source.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to Decem-
ber 21) With more information to work
with, you might now be able to start
the process that could lead to a major
change. Reserve the weekend for family
and friends.
CAPRICORN (December 22 to January
19) This could be a good time to begin
gathering information that will help you
turn that long-held idea into something
substantive. A personal matter might
need extra attention.
AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18)
That new challenge might carry some
surprises. But you should be able to han-
dle them using what you already know.
That new supporter should be there to
lend assistance.
PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Some-
one might be trying to disguise his or
her true motives. But the perceptive and
perspicacious Pisces should have little or
no problem finding the truth in all that
foggy rhetoric.
BORN THIS WEEK: You can always rely
on your people skills to help you find
solutions to problems others often give
up on.
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1. Is the book of 1 Peter in the Old (Continued from page 6)
or New Testament or neither?
2. From Matthew 13, what baking However, the lenses still covered the entire
item did Jesus compare to the king- eye, depriving the eye of oxygen, so that
dom of heaven? Eggs, Milk, Salt, they could only be worn for a few hours at
Yeast a time. In 1948, lenses that only covered
3. In Genesis 6:3, how many years the cornea were developed, extending
did God set as mankind’s age limit? comfort and wear time.
120, 490, 612, 969
4. Where does one go to find balm, • Contacts stay in your eye because they
according to Jeremiah? Corinth, Jop- stick to the tear film that covers the front of
pa, Derbe, Gilead the eye, as well as by pressure produced
5. Which of these women wore a by blinking.
nose ring? Esther, Mary Magdalene,
Rebekah, Martha • Soft contact lenses made their debut in
6. Who tested the will of the Lord 1971, after two Czech chemists sold the
with a fleece? Jehu, Gideon, Amos, rights to their invention to Bausch & Lomb.
Ahaziah The FDA issued approval for extended
Hardcore trivia fan? Visit Wilson Ca- overnight wear contacts in 1981.
sey’s subscriber site at www.patre-
on.com/triviaguy. • Conditions such as myopia
(c) 2020 King Features Synd., Inc. (nearsightedness),hyperopia
(farsightedness), and astigmatism (errors
in the shape of the cornea) are all greatly
benefited by contact lenses. These
conditions cause vision to be blurred or
impaired because light is not properly
focused on the retina. The contact lens
functions as an aid for picking up light.

• An estimated 150 million people around
the world wear contacts. About 45 million
Americans wear contacts, with 65% of
that number female. About 8% are under
18, 17% are 18 to 24, and the remainder
are 25 and older. Ninety-percent of users
wear soft contact lenses.

• In October of 1964, President Lyndon Baines
Johnson made history by becoming the
first U.S. President to appear in public
wearing contact lenses.

• Colored contact lenses can completely
cover the eye’s iris, radically changing eye
color. Others are lightly tinted, making the
user’s natural eye color more vivid

• Proper care of contact lenses is imperative
to avoid serious eye infections. Anywhere
between 40% and 90% of wearers don’t
follow the care instructions, leading to
upwards of one million doctor and hospital
visits per year in the U.S., at a cost of
$175 million. Infections that can lead to
blindness affect 1 out every 500 users
every year.

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PHOTO: Jennifer Lawrence in
“The Hunger Games”
Photo Credit: Lionsgate

There are those who would argue that today’s world is going to
heck in a handbasket. I’ve always found it interesting when peo-
ple complain about the breakdown of our world as we know it -- I
attempt to imagine their criteria for this dystopian future. Does it
involve a computer takeover? Genetic tinkering? Just all-out trash
human behavior? Here are several iconic dystopian fantasies to choose from, and a few lesser-known morsels of impending
doom. May the odds be ever in your favor.

“The Matrix” -- Keanu Reeves stars as Neo, a hacker who is liberated from a simulated reality by the elusive Morpheus (Lau-
rence Fishburne) and learns the secret and terrible truth that the world is not what it seems. Dystopian cause: computers.

“Death Race 2000” -- For camp, I prefer Roger Corman’s 1975 version with Sylvester Stallone and David Carradine as some
of the competitors in a transcontinental race where points are clocked both by speed and the number and type of pedestrian
kills. Dystopian cause: totalitarianism.

“Divergent” -- A worldwide war wipes out humanity, except in Chicago, where the remaining residents separate themselves
into factions -- the smart, the honest, the kind, the generous and the daring. Things get dicey when Tris (Shailene Woodley)
tries to be more than one thing. Dystopian cause: war.

“The Hunger Games” -- The winner of a 13-district war subjugates the rest of the districts by culling two young people from
each yearly to fight to the death in a reality show that is too real. They get more than they bargained for when Katniss (Jen-
nifer Lawrence) volunteers to take the place of her little sister. Dystopian cause: political machinations of terrible people.

“The Running Man” -- In the not too distant future, Arnold Schwarzenegger is a contestant in America’s most popular game
show, where convicted criminals enter a gladiator-style arena to battle against mercenaries and other bloodthirsty killers to
attempt to win their freedom. This film, made in 1987, takes place in 2019. Dystopian cause: economic collapse.

“Idiocracy” -- In this cult classic Mike Judge comedy, the military places an “Average Joe” and a duped prostitute in suspend-
ed animation, and they are accidentally abandoned until they wake up 500 years later in a seriously dumbed down future
where they appear to be the smartest people on the planet. Dystopian cause: anti-intellectualism run amok.“Never Let Me
Go” -- A romantic tragedy based on Kazuo Ishiguro’s 2005 novel, three friends from boarding school navigate love and the fu-
ture knowing that they are clones, alive only to be harvested for their organs. Dystopian cause: medical tinkering.
“Minority Report” -- In this futuristic society, intentions can be crimes, reported to the PreCrime division by sentient mutants
who sense a crime before it happens. But is it still a crime if, once you know the future, you change it? Dystopian cause:
overzealous mutant technology.

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PHOTO CREDIT: Depositphotos

How to Pick a Pumpkin
---
A large pile of bright orange pumpkins is my visual celebration of the beginning of fall. Refer-
ences to pumpkins date back many centuries. The name pumpkin originated from the Greek
word for “large melon,” which is “pepon.” “Pepon” was nasalized by the French into “pompon.”
The English changed “pompon” to “Pumpion.” American colonists changed “pumpion” into
“pumpkin.” The origin of pumpkin pie occurred when the colonists sliced off the pumpkin top,
removed the seeds, and filled the insides with milk, spices and honey. The pumpkin was then

baked in hot ashes.
The bright orange color of pumpkin is a dead giveaway that pumpkin is loaded with an im-
portant antioxidant: beta-carotene. Beta-carotene is one of the plant carotenoids converted to
vitamin A in the body. In the conversion to vitamin A, beta carotene performs many important functions in overall health.
Current research indicates that a diet rich in foods containing beta-carotene may reduce the risk of developing certain types of cancer and
helps protect against heart disease. Beta-carotene provides protection against other diseases as well as some degenerative aspects of

aging.
To select a pumpkin, look for one with 1 to 2 inches of stem left. If the stem is cut down too low the pumpkin will decay quickly or may
be decaying at the time of purchase. Avoid pumpkins with blemishes and soft spots. It should be heavy, although shape is unimportant. A

lopsided pumpkin is not necessarily a bad pumpkin. Figure 1 pound of raw, untrimmed pumpkin for each cup finished pumpkin puree.
To prepare the pumpkin for cooking, spread newspaper over your work surface. Start by carefully removing the stem with a sharp knife.
If you are planning to roast the pumpkin seeds, smash or drop the pumpkin on a hard surface to break it open. In any case, remove the

stem, scoop out the seeds and scrape away all of the stringy mass. A messy job, but it will pay off.
You can cook the pumpkin by boiling, steaming, roasting or using the microwave to create your own fresh pumpkin puree. Directions for

cooking and preparing pumpkin puree are as follows:
Boiling/Steaming Method: Cut the pumpkin into rather large chunks. Rinse in cold water. Place pieces in a large pot with about a cup of
water. The water does not need to cover the pumpkin pieces. Cover the pot and boil for 20 to 30 minutes or until tender, or steam for 10
to 12 minutes. Check for doneness by poking with a fork. Drain the cooked pumpkin in a colander. Reserve the liquid to use as a base for

soup.

Oven Method: Cut pumpkin in half, scraping away stringy mass and seeds. Rinse under cold water. Place pumpkin, cut side down, on a
large cookie sheet. Bake at 350 F for one hour or until fork tender.

Microwave Method: Cut pumpkin in half, place cut side down on a microwave-safe plate or tray. Microwave on high for 15 minutes, check
for doneness at 1-2 minute intervals until fork tender.

Preparing the Puree: Allow cooked pumpkin to cool. Remove the peel using a small sharp knife and your fingers. Place pumpkin in a food
processor and puree, or alternately use a food mill, ricer, strainer or potato masher. Freeze and store in 1-cup portions in a small freezer

bag for up to one year.

SLOW COOKER PUMPKIN SPICE LATTE

This delicious latte is the perfect way to use pumpkin puree and create a
delicious drink for the winter months.

6 cups coffee
5 cups of whole milk
1 cup of heavy cream
1/2 cup of pumpkin puree (not pie filling)
4 teaspoons of vanilla extract
1/2 cup of sugar
3 teaspoons of cinnamon, plus more for sprinkling
Whipped cream topping, optional

1. Add the coffee, milk and heavy cream to the crock pot. Stir to combine.
2. In a small mixing bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, vanilla, sugar and cinnamon until well-mixed.
3. Whisk the ingredients into the milk and coffee in your crock pot. Cook on high for two hours. Then, change the heat to
warm and serve the drink with a ladle into coffee cups. Top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon, if desired. You
can leave the remaining drink mixture in the crock pot on warm for up to 2 hours.

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BIBLE TRIVIA
1) New; 2) Yeast; 3) 120; 4) Gil-
ead; 5) Rebekah (Gen 24:47); 6)
Gideon