WHAT’S HAPPENIN’ IN THE HOUSE:
Tonight: Appetizer Night #4. Our last official one of 2025. 6:40pm game - 2 people from each team bring an appetizer to share with your table. Enjoy the company and make lasting WNW memories!
Next Week: It's December! How did that happen so quickly?
Other NEWS: If you have time, watch the Canadian Olympic Trials on TSN and enjoy the excellent shot making!
Even MORE NEWS: Please note: Participation in any extra socialization or events in this newsletter is purely voluntary. There are NO expectations. We just ask that if your non-participation involves your opponents - please let them know.
LAUGH OF THE WEEK:
How many telemarketers does it take to change a light bulb?
Only one, but he has to do it while you are eating dinner.
STUFF THAT MAKES US CURL BETTER:
RECIPES AROUND THE RINGS:
Cheddar Shortbread
From our fellow curler Nathalie Noel. She brought these last Wednesday - they were delicious!
A simple Cheddar Shortbread Recipe that uses a whole egg can be prepared and baked in under an hour (plus chilling time).
Ingredients
- 8 tablespoons (1 stick) cold butter, cut into pieces
- 2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese (about 6 oz)
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- ½ teaspoon salt (adjust based on the saltiness of the cheese)
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for a little kick)
Instructions
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium-sized bowl or a food processor, pulse together the flour, salt, and cayenne pepper (if using).
- Add Butter and Cheese: Add the cold, cubed butter and pulse or mix with a pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the grated cheddar cheese until evenly distributed.
- Add Egg: Add the lightly beaten egg and mix until the dough just starts to come together. Be careful not to overmix the dough, as this can make the shortbread tough.
- Shape and Chill: Turn the dough out onto a work surface and form it into 2-3 logs, about 3-4 cm wide. Wrap the dough logs in plastic wrap and chill it in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or until firm.
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Slice and Bake: Unwrap the chilled dough logs and use a sharp knife to slice it into rounds (coins) about 1 cm thick. Place the slices on the prepared baking sheet, spaced about an inch apart. Cool once more in the fridge before baking. That way they won't expand when cooking.
- Bake: Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the edges are lightly browned and the shortbread is cooked through.
- Cool: Let the cheddar shortbread cool completely on the baking sheet or a wire rack before serving or storing in an airtight container.
Tips for Success
- Use sharp or extra-sharp cheddar for the best flavor.
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Champagne Problems is a 2025 American romantic comedy film written and directed by Mark Steven Johnson and starring Minka Kelly.
Executive Sydney Price flies to Paris to acquire a champagne brand for her company before Christmas, but after promising her sister to take one night off, she has a magical evening with a local - only to find his company is their proposed acquisition.
The film was released on Netflix on November 19, 2025. It debuted at #1 in the world and received positive reviews from critics.