The History of Black Friday Black Friday is the day where many of us spend hours outside in the freezing cold waiting for the amazing sales. But how did this day even begin? During the Great Depression, Thanksgiving used to be on the fifth week of November. However, retailers warned that their stores will go bankrupt thanks to the short shopping season. As a result, … Continue reading Black Friday 101
A twist on the traditional Thanksgiving stuffing. The Granny Smith apples not only provide a textual crunch to a traditionally soft side, but bring a surprisingly welcome tartness and freshness to the dish as well while the pecans bring a nutty warmth to the dish. Ingredients: Mrs. Cubbinson’s Traditional Stuffing Butter Celery Onion Garlic Oregano Sage Granny Smith apples, diced into 1/4 inch pieces Pecans … Continue reading Schmidt Family Thanksgiving Stuffing
Ingredients 2 large Fuji apples 3 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 tablespoon of coconut oil 1 cup of caramels Chopped pecans Popsicle sticks Parchment paper Instructions Slice the apples into 1/2″ pieces then make a little slit on the bottom of each apple slice to make it easier to insert the popsicle stick Melt the chocolate chips in the microwave for 2 min. Stir … Continue reading Chocolate Turtle Apple Slices
This warm and comforting dessert is tasty way to round out your Thanksgiving menu. Your family and friends are sure to enjoy this classic holiday treat! Ingredients 1 cup packed brown sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg 3 cups milk 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix) 3 eggs 6 cups bread cubes ½ cup currants ½ … Continue reading Pumpkin Bread Pudding
This ham recipe is a sweet and savory alternative to the traditional Thanksgiving turkey dinner. All you’ll need is a ham, canned pineapples, brown sugar, and toothpicks. PREPARATION: Place ham in a casserole dish. Separate pineapple juice from the can and pour into a cup. Pour the juice over the ham. Sprinkle the brown sugar over the ham. Use toothpicks to secure the slices of … Continue reading Thanksgiving Sweet Ham Recipe
An easy fall dessert that is a perfect finish to your Thanksgiving dinner is a spiced pumpkin roll filled with silky, sweet cream cheese. This recipe is easy to make, freezes well for future parties, and is light yet sweet enough to satisfy turkey-filled bellies craving just a bit of dessert. CAKE:1/4 cup powdered sugar3/4 cup all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon … Continue reading Libby’s Classic Pumpkin Roll
Savory with just a hint of sweetness, this tasty meal is not only healthy, but quick and easy to make as well. You will no longer need to purchase bottled teriyaki sauce after seeing how easy it is to make your own – and how much better it tastes too! Ingredients: Sauce: ⅓ cup soy sauce ¼ cup rice wine vinegar 1 tsp. sesame oil … Continue reading Teriyaki Chicken
Halloween is one of the most celebrated holidays in America and around the world. It is a time where children and adults dress in Halloween costumes and walk around their neighborhoods to get candy; or what is also known as “Trick-or-treating.” Many people think Halloween is mostly an American tradition, however, it’s not. While it may not be called Halloween in other countries or celebrated … Continue reading Halloween Around the World
Do you believe in paranormal activity? Have you ever felt or experienced something that you couldn’t quite explain and the only explanation for it is just too “out there” to be believed? I do and have, and this is my experience… She Was There For Me I was six years old when the string of events happened. In 2005, I lived on my grandmother’s property, … Continue reading She Was There For Me
For the month of October, Tyro is featuring a new column, Spooky Times with Tyro. This column features spooky, eerie, ghoulish tales written by the Tyro staff and fellow Cardinal City students. Here’s the latest submission. Man A married couple had plans to go out one evening and hired their trusted babysitter. That would be you. You were called to watch over their three children, … Continue reading Spooky Times with Tyro
