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As many people’s Thanksgiving plans have deviated from past years, many of us have chosen to not have large family gatherings. Instead of eating the same Thanksgiving desserts that always seem to have a place on the table, why not shake it up? Here are some recipes that will add joy to your Thanksgiving and will taste amazing too: Pecan Pie Brownies: The best of both desserts! Prep Time: 25minutes Cook Time: 1 hour Ingredients Brownies: The following ingredients are for homemade brownies
Instructions: Depending on how much time you have or your skill level, you can use brownie mix or make your own from scratch. If using a boxed mix, stir together contents. If making from scratch, first add the butter, sugar, vanilla, and eggs into a large bowl. Mix together. Then add the flour mixture and mix well. Sprinkle the flour over the chocolate chips and toss. Add the chocolate chips to the mixture and mix well. Pour into a greased 9" x 13" dish and bake for 25 minutes. Set aside. Next, created the pecan topping by adding the corn syrup, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla, salt, and melted butter into a bowl. Mix together. Add the pecans and stir until all are covered. Pour over the brownies and spread out gently. Bake again for 25-30 minutes or until done. Sweet Potato Pie Fudge: A modern twist on old fashioned pie! Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Ingredients
Instructions: Line a 9x13 bake dish with parchment paper. Combine all wet and dry ingredients excluding the walnuts in a large pot, and place over medium heat. Let the ingredients melt and continuously stir the contents. Once the mixture is smooth, turn the heat up to medium-high. As you mix let the candy mixture reach 240 F. Then, remove the candy mixture from the stovetop, add the walnuts, and stir. Pour the mixture into the baking dish and let it cool. Once completely cool, cut the fudge into the desired shapes. Pumpkin Swirl Brownies: Twistastic Flavors of Original American Delights! Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Ingredients
Instructions: Preheat oven to 350, and line an 8x8 baking dish with parchment paper. Mix together melted butter, sugar, and vanilla until well beaten. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well between each addition. Next, add the baking powder and salt and mix again. Add the flour and mix until just combined. Separate the batter into two bowls, one that has about 2/3 of the batter and the other with 1/3. Add the cinnamon, nutmeg, and pumpkin puree to the bowl with 2/3 of the batter and mix. Take some of that batter and put it into the 1/3 batter bowl until the batters are about even. In the second bowl you will add some of the pumpkin batter, add the cocoa and half the chocolate chips and stir until just combined. Place half the chocolate batter into the pan. Add spoonfuls of pumpkin mixture atop it. Spoon remaining chocolate on top of that. Use a spatula carefully swirl the batter just a little bit. Add remaining chocolate chips. Bake at 350 for 45 minutes. Let it cool fully in the pan, then cut into squares and serve. Apple Pie Cupcakes: Easy as pie cupcakes! Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Ingredients
Instructions Preheat oven to 400F and spray muffin or cupcake tin. Mix together butter, flour, brown sugar, walnuts, and baking chips. Then take out 1 1/2 cups of apples filling. Take each cinnamon roll and flatten into a thin disc. Place each in a muffin cup. press them down firmly into each muffin/cupcake cup and try to bring them up the sides as much as possible. Scoop a spoonful of apple filling into each cup. Top each with the brown sugar/walnut mixture. Bake for 10-15 minutes or until the cinnamon rolls are fully cooked. Drizzle each with the icing and top with whipped cream and caramel. Crustless Cranberry Pie: Cranberry-ific pie! Prep Time: 5minutes Cook Time: 34 minutes Ingredients
Preheat oven to 350F. Spray a 9-inch round pie dish with cooking spray. In a bowl, add 1 cup sugar, flour, cinnamon, salt, and whisk to combine. Add the butter and microwave until melted. Wait momentarily before adding the eggs so you don’t scramble them. Add the eggs, extracts, and whisk to combine. Pour the wet mixture over the dry and stir to combine. Add 2 cups cranberries and stir to combine. The batter will be very thick. Turn mixture out into prepared pie dish, smoothing the top lightly with a spatula. Evenly sprinkle 1/4 cup cranberries over the top. Evenly sprinkle 2 tablespoons sugar over the top and bake for about 34 to 38 minutes, or until edges are set and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs but no batter. For more delicious recipes go to https://insanelygoodrecipes.com/thanksgiving-desserts/
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Thanksgiving is a long-standing American holiday, began by our first settlers. The Puritans had an arduous time settling in America, fighting for their lives against the harsh living conditions. The Puritans in Massachusetts, teamed up with the Wampanoag Native Americans to farm, harvest, and thus feast off of the fruits of their labor in 1621. As many of our Thanksgiving day traditions are depicted by cornucopias, roasting turkeys, pumpkin pies, sweet cranberry sauce, and the esteemed mashed potatoes we all indulge in, many of us are wondering why. In 2020, everything seems to be an anomaly, bringing changes to our long-standing holiday plans, and some things have certainly changed. One thing that can’t change is history. So... What’s on the menu?: Originally, lobster, seal, and swan were on the Thanksgiving menu for the Pilgrims. Native Americans also brought venison to the dinner. Their feasts consisted of mussels, oysters, clams, and bass. Seafood such as mussels and oysters clung to Massachusetts' rocky shoreline, making for easy and abundant harvest. As 88% of Americans dig into the big bird known as turkey, the Pilgrims did not. One reason why we eat turkey is that so many families feast on Thanksgiving and a turkey can feed all your hungry guests in a more economical manner. Chicken, beef, pork, and steak can be more expensive and come from animals that perform other duties like produce milk and lay eggs, while turkeys do neither. 46 million turkeys are killed every year for Thanksgiving so, choosing an animal that does not provide us with other necessary resources is crucial. Moreover, another theory of why we eat turkey is that Queen Elizabeth I received news of a fleet of Spanish ships on their way to England sank. This was during the 16th century. She received the news while eating dinner. She was so thrilled that she ordered another goose to be served. Some historians say the early settlers were inspired by the queen's actions and roasted a turkey, a native and plentiful bird. Since sugar was a delicacy, it is doubtful that Pilgrims ate cranberry sauce for sugar was a delicacy. The Pilgrims most likely ate plain cranberries. Sweet and white potatoes were not available in the area during 1621, so those were not on the menu. It’s likely that the remains of whatever birds were roasted were then thrown in a pot and boiled to make a broth for the next day. The broth was then thickened with grain to make gravy. Many of the recipes we make every year can be attributed to Sarah Josepha Hale who published recipes such as stuffing, Turkey, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, and pumpkin pie. Speaking of pumpkin pie… Americans eat an estimated 50 million pumpkin pies on Thanksgiving. However, according to the American Pie Council, more people would rather enjoy an apple pie than all others. Pumpkin pie came in second. The pumpkin filling the buttery pie crust seems to be on everyone’s table. The orange gourds first appear in Europe dating back to 1536, and within a few decades, they were grown regularly in England, where they were called “pumpions,” after the French “pompon,” a reference to their rounded form. Both the Pilgrims and members of the Wampanoag tribe ate pumpkins and other squashes indigenous to New England, but the colony lacked the butter and the flour necessary for making pie crust. In addition, settlers hadn’t yet constructed an oven for baking. According to some accounts, early English settlers in North America hollowed-out pumpkins, filling the shells with milk, honey, and spices to make a custard, then roasting the gourds whole in hot ashes. Another way pumpkin was served was in a recipe from a 1653 French cookbook instructing cooks to boil the pumpkin in milk and strain it before putting it in a crust, that is if there was flour available. English writer Hannah Woolley wrote that a pie should be filled with alternating layers of pumpkin and apple, spiced rosemary, sweet marjoram, and a handful of thyme. By the early 18th century pumpkin began to be served, especially as Thanksgiving became an important New England regional holiday. In 1705 the Connecticut town of Colchester famously postponed its Thanksgiving for a week because there wasn’t enough molasses available to make pumpkin pie. In the mid-19th century, pumpkin pie gained political significance and was interjected in the United State’s slavery debate. Abolitionists such as Sarah Hale and Lydia Maria Child both wrote about the famous pie. In 1929 Libby’s meat-canning company of Chicago introduced a line of canned pumpkin that soon became a Thanksgiving fixture and staple in its own right, replacing the need for roasting and straining one’s own squash. So next time you open a can of pumpkin, just remember you are opening up a can of history. What about the Macy’s Day Parade?: Presented by Macy’s department store since 1924, New York City’s Thanksgiving Day parade is the largest and most famous, attracting some 2 to 3 million spectators along its 2.5-mile route. The parade draws the attention of millions of people across the country. The first parade featured zoo animals instead of the renowned balloons we have grown to love. What will happen with the Parade this year?: Technically, the parade is “canceled” from all live audiences however the parade will happen Thursday, Nov. 26 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. The parade will feature big Broadway names such as the Radio City Rocketts, Hamilton, and Mean Girls. The Muppets, Dolly Parton, and of course the legendary Santa Claus will be featured in the parade. For many of us, the parade will not be different, considering a majority of America watches the parade from their homes. The parade has captivated over 50 million Americans in recent years, making it one of the most-watched televised events. Not to mention the parade costs $11.6 to $13.4 million each year for floats, decorations, and pretty much everything that wows you on Thanksgiving day. What’s the big deal with the Cornucopia?: The Cornucopia has long been a popular symbol of Thanksgiving, but do we really know much about the Cornucopia. In Latin “cornu” means horn, and “copia” means plenty. The Cornucopia historically was a real goat’s horn filled with fruit and grains that has now been depicted as an ornate centerpiece. Cornucopias are also recognized as cone-shaped items. Craterellus cornucopia is a type of mushroom that was named this because of its horn-like shape. In 1904, the world’s first waffle corn at the St. Louis World Fair was called the “World’s Fair Cornucopia” because of its shape. Long before the First Thanksgiving, ancient Greek Gods and Goddesses such as Demeter have been illustrated with cornucopias in their hands. Amalthea, a goat and foster mother to Zeus, accidentally had one of her horns broken off by Zeus. This horn then had the power to provide endless food, fitting with the theme of Thanksgiving. The Cornucopia has since then been associated with Gods, harvest, and prosperity, such as the Greek Fortuna, the goddess of luck, and the Roman Annona, goddess of the grain supply of Rome. The symbol of the cornucopia was used, along with rolling fields of grain, to entice new settlers to come to the New World. And then the Cornucopia, the heart of Thanksgiving, was born. What will become of Black Friday shopping this year?: This year stores will remain closed on Thanksgiving day. Some stores such as Costco. have spanned Black Friday over a few days and will be online deals. Numerous department stores have extended the deals beyond just Friday and will begin earlier in the week as usual. Target is dropping Black Friday prices during the entire month of November to spread out the deals to limit the mobs of savvy shoppers. Walmart also is spreading their in-store and online deals in three separate events, which span the entire month of November. Amazon had Amazon Prime Day in October which was a three-day steals and deals event. They will be running Cyber sales and Black Friday like sales long before Black Friday and Cyber Monday. However, since they are an online store, they will honor their traditional Black Friday routine. While Black Friday may look different, the cornucopia of price drops, percentages off, BOGO deals, and coupons will still be just as outstandingly prominent as always. So shoppers, get ready! Sources: https://www.historyextra.com/period/modern/thanksgiving-history-facts-when-first-what-why-pilgrims-turkey/ https://agamerica.com/thankful-for-ag-the-history-of-cornucopia/ https://www.history.com/topics/thanksgiving/first-thanksgiving-meal#&gid=ci0236cb14e0002658&pid=hith-florida-thanksgiving-mass-pc6134 https://www.teenvogue.com/story/why-we-eat-thanksgiving-foods https://www.history.com/news/the-history-of-pumpkin-pie https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/holidays/thanksgiving-ideas/a35457/thanksgiving-trivia/ https://www.historyextra.com/period/modern/thanksgiving-history-facts-when-first-what-why-pilgrims-turkey/ https://www.history.com/topics/thanksgiving/history-of-thanksgiving The first Pilgrims were 102 passengers on the Mayflower. There were 74 males and 28 females. They were Congregationalists seeking religious freedom and an escape from persecution in England. Today, we refer to Congregationalists as Puritans. Puritans thought that the Church of England was too similar to the Catholic Church. The Puritans wanted to reform the Church of England and, in their mind, “purify” the Church of England/Anglican Church from Catholic influence. Puritans were against all rituals and ceremonies not mentioned directly in the Bible. The Puritans did not have any rituals, formal prayers, or statements of beliefs. Some Puritans saw the Church of England as impossible to fix and wanted to completely separate from the Church of England. These people were called separatists. Of the Pilgrims on the Mayflower, 37 were separatists. Many of these separatists initially fled England for the Netherlands, but were unhappy there too. Once many Puritans were settled in New England, some of them adopted new cultural customs. The Puritans thought no one could live alone; everyone had to live with someone else so they would have someone to watch over them. The Puritans also believed they were chosen by God, hence people should follow them. Since they believed they were chosen by God, the Puritans could justify any of their actions with that line. Puritans believed in Predestination: the notion that God chose some people to go to Heaven and others to go to Hell before birth. Puritans were hard-workers known for the “Protestant Work-Ethic” where hard-work, frugality and marriage were key to a successful, happy life. This foundation of hard-work, instilled in America early-on, would become key to our development and prosperity throughout history. This fall season was not definite and the chances of playing the whole season seemed slim to none. However, to all the athletes' excitement, we were able to compete! The season, of course, was not at all what the athletes would have liked: not having Sectionals, States, and starting a month late. That all seemed dire, but in the end, their performance was great and we were happy for competitions to being again. Sports started on September 21st and ran through the first week of November. Another downside was the cancellation of football. Numerous sports were moved to the "Fall 2" season such as football, girl’s volleyball, girl’s swimming, and indoor track. Some school districts moved all their fall sports to the Fall 2 season which will occur in March. The Fall 2 season will let Onondaga’s football team have their season. For now, here is a recap of the OCS fall teams.
Onondaga’s Cross Country team may not have had large numbers, but they had a strong season. Having six meets, the team excelled, improving their times at every meet. The members included Dylan Price, Paul Adams, Natalie Price, Larissa Fitzgibbons, and Nicole Dooley. Leagues was their biggest meet on November 7th, late into fall, but luckily, the weather was great for running! For the girls, Natalie Price placed 4th, Larissa Fitzgibbons took 5th and Nicole Dooley placed 17th. Natalie and Larissa made the first All League Team for Section 3, as did Dylan Price for the boys. Dylan Price placed 2nd and Paul Adams placed 24th. This year's seniors include Nicole Dooley, Dylan Price, and Larissa Fitzgibbinsons. The team had three away meets and two home meets. Another difference from this season from last was that Senior night was the first meet, kicking off the season. The Onondaga Girls' Varsity Soccer season was filled with victories, despite the shortened season, less practices, and even fewer games. The girls' record was 6-3, winning two thirds of their games. The highlight of their season was their fantastic performance against Faith Heritage, winning 7-0. The girls also won a few difficult games in overtime. Wearing a mask was a struggle for the girls, but they persevered and had a terrific season. The seniors this year included Avianna Baker, Macey DiOrdio, and Cassidy Field. Their fellow teammates gave heartfelt speeches about the seniors and their soccer careers. The Onondaga Boys' Varsity Soccer team was just happy to be able to play this fall and were always able to keep their spirits up. Despite their best efforts, the boys were not able to win a game, but they always put up a good fight and even went into overtime. Another positive for the boys was the tight-knit groups of soccer players got along very well. The team started the season with 12 boys, but lost one due to an injury, proving to be a challenge, by being extremely short on subs. The seniors honored at Senior Night were Colin Doner, Daniel Barclay, Nate Hay, Jacob Kruel, and Chris Gregus. The boys will continue to work on their skills during an indoor season. Great season Onondaga! |
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