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the thanksgiving issuespecial edition 3 / volume 6 / november 2014
table of contents04 diy thanksgiving
08 whs traditions
10 make your own pies
Last night, Craze’s staff came together to have our own Craze-giving. We all brought dishes, everything from turkeys made by a parent to corn bread we slaved over. The table was decorated with a rich red tablecloth, candles, and glitter. As we all sat around, we held hands, laughed, and told everyone what we were thankful for. For a lot of us, it was family. For others, it was friends. There was one thing we all appreciated, however: food.
Thanksgiving is a time to realize what’s important in life. It’s a time to reconnect with relatives and stuff your face with some of the most delicious, American dishes out there. We may not always like everything going on in our lives, but on this holiday, there’s always something to be thankful for.
a note from the editors...
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contributors to the issue...
Editors-in-Chief: Allie Laing, Lia Hagen
Design Editor: Kirsten McCormack
Managing Editor: Lilli Marvin
Photo Editor: Abegale Headlee
Staff:Sarah LemkeCasey ArrittAbby HackAudrey McCannNikki Saner
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diy : holiday treats
ou know the classic scene: mom is frantically running around the kitchen, scrambling to get massive amounts of food ready for Thanksgiving dinner, hours worth of cooking about to be scarfed down in a matter of minutes. We all care about our Thanksgiving meals, but we don’t have to pull our hair out over what to cook. Thanksgiving food should bring us together. It’s a reminder of the warm, cozy times spent
with friends during break. These are some easy recipes you can make on your own, whether you want to help out your parents or simply satisfy your Thanksgiving cravings.
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thanksgiving treatsstory by lilli marvin, design by allie laing,photos by sarah lemke
easy diy dishes for the holidays
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sticky buns1 can Pillsbury Crescent Rolls1/2 cup brown sugar1 tablespoon cinnamon10 large marshmallows1/2 cup melted butter
instructions1) Roll out the crescent dough into a flat sheet2) Toss brown sugar and cinnamon in a bowl3) Dip a marshmallow into the melted butter, and then roll in sugar and cinnamon until it’s coated.
4) Wrap your sticky marshmallow in some crescent dough. 5) Repeat steps 3 and 4 with all of your marshmallows
skillet mac and cheese2 cups uncooked macaroni 2 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons all purpose flour1 1/2 cups half and half cream3/4 lb Velveeta Cheese
instructions1) Start boiling your water for the macaroni2) Melt butter in a nonstick pan, stirring in flour until smooth3) Add cream and bring to a boil, until the sauce is thick. 4) Stir in cheese until melted5) Mix macaroni and cheese sauce together6) Heat for additional time if needed
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food : thanksgiving dinner
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apply cider slushies3 cups ice2 cups apple cider1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ground cloves1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg1 cinnamon stick
instructions1) Put everything into a blender and blend. It’s that easy!2) Enjoy!
check out craze’s pie recipes to make a dessert to go along with your tasty treats!
westside holidayq&a : thanksgiving
story by nicole saner, design by casey arritt, photos by abegale headlee
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patryk bogdanski, senior
“My family doesn’t really celebrate Thanksgiving since we’re European. The whole Native American thing doesn’t apply to us.”
sophia graeve, freshman
“On Thanksgiving, my family goes to the football fields where the Millard schools play, and we all play football together.”
waverly jones, bouncer
“I fry turkeys on Thanksgiving all the time. We just get together as a family, relax, chill, and watch some football.”
traditionsn the last Thursday of November, American families have the opportunity to hang out and say what we’re thankful for as we celebrate Thanksgiving. There’s food of all sorts and laughter all around the table. Thanksgiving provides a chance for you to tell your families how thankful you are for them
and everything else in your life. Some choose to stay in bed all day and enjoy their day off from school with no traditions, and others have huge parties with their loved ones and eat a plentiful feast. Here are a few Thanksgiving traditions of Westside students and staff.
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justice burns, sophomore
“I go home, I sleep, and then I eat a big meal, not eating before. We go around the table saying what we’re thankful for from the whole year, and we have family over and have a great time.”
danny reinhardt, freshman
“Me and my family like to get together at my aunt and uncles’ to just talk and see each other again. We like to watch the football games together and eat a lot of food.”
selena steinkamp, freshman
“I like spending time with my family and helping make the dinner.”
michael lafournaise, senior
“We all come together and sit around a table and eat food and talk. We watch a lot of football”
madaline haney, junior
“My whole family, about 50 of us, go to my great uncle’s house to celebrate.”
leah lee, senior
‘I’m in a Korean family so we eat Korean food. We don’t have any turkey or casseroles or stuff like that.”
food: pies to die for
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give thanks for pies
h yes, the holidays. Kids behave better, grandmas bake, and siblings
prepare presents for each other. For some, however the holiday season is the worst time of year. Holiday music blares from every radio station, and the piercing ting of sleigh bells never ends. The holiday season becomes an inescapable vortex of cookies and TV specials.
Whether or not we appreciate the eagerly anticipated holiday season, there is one think we can all agree on: pies are delicious.
Pies come in every shape and size. Anything can be found baked between the flakey, buttery crusts. Whether it’s the soft cinnamon undertones of a classic pumpkin or the crunch of a pecan, it’s sure to make the whole family happy. Before you look at your grandma’s recipes, turn these pages to read through Craze’s very own cookbook.
Astory by audrey mccann, photos by kirsten mccormack and sarah lemke, design by abby hack
pies to satisfy your thanksgiving cravings
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classic pumpkin
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3/4 cup granulated sugar1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground ginger1/4 teaspoon ground cloves2 large eggs1 can (15oz) Libby’s 100% Pure Pumpkin1 can (12 fl. oz) evaporated milk1 premade 9-inch pie shell
Mix sugar, cinnamon, salt, ginger, and cloves in a small bowl. Beat eggs in a large bowl and stir in pumpkin and sugar-spice mixture. Gradually stir in evaporated milk. Pour into the pie shell. Bake at 425 for 15 minutes then reduce the temperature to 350; bake for 40 to 50 minutes or until the center is completely cooked. Top it off with a dollop of whipped cream, and enjoy!
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apple crumble2 cup flour3/4 cup old-fashioned rolled oats1 1/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamonpinch of nutmeg1/8 teaspoon salt3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) butter, melted
Combine all dry ingredients in a bowl. Add butter and stir until the mixture is consistent throughout. Refrigerate until needed.
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In a large bowl, toss together all of the ingredients. Pour the apple mixture into the pan (either a pie pan or a shallow rectangu-lar pan). Spread the crumble evenly over the apples and bake at 400 for 45 to 60 minutes or until the crumble is golden brown and the apples are bubbly. Add vanilla ice cream, and dig in!
6 apples, peeled, cored, and slicedjuice of half a lemon1/8 cup flour1/4 cup sugarpinch of nutmeg1/4 teaspoon cinnamon1/8 teaspoon salt
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3 eggs1 cup sugar1 cup dark corn syrup2 pinches salt1 teaspoon vanilla1 cup chopped pecans
grandma’s pecan
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Beat eggs slightly with a fork. Add sugar, corn syrup, salt, vanilla, and nuts. Pour into pie shell and bake at 350 for 60 minutes. Bake until the filling firms when sits and the crust is golden brown. Top it off with some whipped cream, and voila!