What’s happenin’ in the HOUSE:
Tonight: Is the 1st night of the new Series. What Division are you in? When do you play?
Last week: I saw one broom stack! Were there more??
Next week: It will be APPETIZER night! 2 people on each team bring an appetizer to share. Then the week after that the other 2 people on the team will bring an appetizer to share. Bring your own napkins, plates, serving utensils, and recipes to share!
A Question: Do you know what shape your GRIPPER is in?
Is it your gripper leaving stuff on the ice? I hope not! That makes curling tough when the rock has to travel through or stop on debris on the ice. Clean your grippers! Or buy a new one! (The office has grippers on sale for the month of December – they make great stocking stuffers too!)
You can clean your shoe or slip-on gripper with luke-warm soapy water using mild dish detergent. Be sure to use a lint free cloth. Allow the gripper to air dry completely before storing. Grippers can lose their grip over time if this happens rejuvenate the gripper surface by heating it with a hair blower; or if needed get a new one.
The Year Long Scavenger Hunt
– This is your off ice team building fun….
Guidelines:
- Keep a spot on your phone/computer or day book that tracks your successful ‘hunting’ over the curling season.
- Each week your team will be given a clue to gather, take a picture of , answer or do….
- As per my personality – the more creatively you complete the clues – you can get bonus points!! 😊
- We will assess your progress before Christmas and keep going in the new year (if it is a success!?!)
Answer This #8: I can skip but cannot walk. I’d rather sing than talk.
Laugh of the Week:
Here is a great video (OMG he’s funny) about looking after your gripper! I hope you enjoy as much as I did!
Stuff that makes us Curl better:
Some curling etiquette.
When your game is complete and you are returning to the locker room.
Remember other games may still be ongoing. Before walking behind a sheet that has a game still in progress, do not walk behind that sheet when a player is in the hack - either at the near or the far end. Just stand quietly until the rock is delivered, and then continue on. Always be aware of not being any kind of a distraction to other players.
Recipes Around The Rings:
Christmas Appetizer Bites
Christmas appetizer bites are a festive and easy holiday appetizer with cream cheese, pesto, sundried tomatoes, and phyllo dough shells.
TOTAL: 25minutes mins
SERVINGS: 30 bites
Ingredients
- 2 boxes mini phyllo shells 30 total
- 8 ounces reduced fat cream cheese
- 1/2 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup prepared pesto
- 1/2 cup diced olive-oil packed sundried tomatoes patted dry
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- Chopped fresh basilor parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Remove the phyllo shells from their box and place them on the counter, keeping the shells in their protective tray until ready to use.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and Greek yogurt until smooth.
- Mix in the pesto until evenly combined.
- Then on low speed, add 2/3 of the sundried tomatoes and Parmesan and beat just until blended.
- Pipe or dollop the pesto filling into each phyllo shell, then transfer to a serving plate. Top with the remaining sundried tomatoes and chopped parsley or basil. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to four hours.
Notes
- FOR EXTRA CRISP SHELLS: Arrange the shells in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake at 350 degrees for 8 minutes. Set aside to cool.
- TO STORE: Assembled Christmas appetizer bites are best eaten within a few hours of assembling. They may be stored in the fridge for up to two days however the phyllo shells will lose their crispness.
- MAKE AHEAD: The filling for these Christmas appetizer bites may be made up to two days ahead and stored in an airtight container in the fridge before filling the phyllo cups. Stir the filling before piping if the ingredients have separated.
Song of the Week:
Thank you to Jane Twidle for suggesting the song of the week!
Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree – Brenda Lee
Do you have a song request? Email it to me (address below)
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