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Pittsburgh Happenings: October 17-23

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Photo by Jeff Swensen

It’s a choose-your-own-adventure type week in Pittsburgh! With multiple titillating events to pick from occurring on the same October nights, which path will you choose?

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Photo courtesy of Carnegie Museum of Natural History’s Facebook.

Haunted Museum After Dark

Carnegie Museum of Natural History, October 20
If you’ve always wanted to go on a Night at the Museum like escapade, now’s your chance to do so in a legal capacity. The haunted edition of this 21 and over After Dark series invites you to take part in a trick or treat search, a meet and greet with the museum’s animals, and more spooky fun after the sun goes down.

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Photo courtesy of The Westmoreland Museum of American Art

Art on Tap: Art After Dark

The Westmoreland Museum of American Art, October 20
For something just as spooky but leaning more towards the art world, The Westmoreland Museum of American Art’s Art on Tap utilizes its collection for a mystery quest, where attendees are tasked with finding clues, completing challenges, and solving the evening’s puzzling riddle. The evening also includes live music, pumpkin carving, beer tastings, and various other surprises.

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Ann Wilson, Photo by Criss Cain

Women Who Rock

Stage AE, October 21
An evening of live music, a rocker chic dress code, and helping save lives: the proceeds from this 100% female-fronted benefit concert go to understudied women’s health research at Magee-Women’s Research Institute & Foundation. Leading 2023’s Women Who Rock event is rock queen Ann Wilson of the ’70s and ’80s powerhouse band Heart, alongside black metal, shoegaze Austrian group Tripsitter. Wilson recently joined forces with Tripsitter for the newly released LP, Another Door.

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Clara Kent, Photo by Jeff Swensen

 

Hellbender Ball

Thunderbird Cafe & Music Hall, October 21
If you’d rather put on a costume and listen to local tunes, WYEP’s annual tribute show takes place across the Allegheny River. Here, Pittsburgh bands and musicians perform at set as famous artists or groups. This year’s lineup features String Machine as Lady Gaga, Nash.v.ill as Betty Davis, Chet Vincent and The Music Industry as George Harrison, Clara Kent as Erykah Badu, and Water Trash as The Doors.

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Photo by Forsaken Films

The Scary Furnace

Carrie Blast Furnaces, October 21
While the weather hasn’t completely turned frigid yet, you may be looking for your last taste of outdoor entertainment for the season. Enter The Scary Furnace. Presented by Beers of the Burgh and Brew Gentlemen, find witchy craft vendors and a tarot booth alongside music, food trucks, and pumpkin beers from across the U.S.

See what else we’re excited about this October.

Story by Jordan Snowden / Send your events tips to jordan@tablemagazine.com

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Creamed Spinach with Dippy Eggs

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Why not start your day with Creamed Spinach and Dippy Eggs that are sure to give you the boost of energy you need weekday mornings. Over easy eggs, known as dippy eggs to many Pennsylvanians, are an easy yet nutritious dish to whip up in the morning (or really any time of day you’re craving a yolky meal). This recipe features creamed spinach, adding a rich and decadent touch.

Where Does the Term Dippy Eggs Come From?

The term dippy eggs actually comes from across the pond rather than from the midwest like most Americans believe. This British dish refers to boiled eggs somewhere between soft and medium, where the yolk is still runny but the whites are cooked through. In this form, you can take a slice of toast and dip it into the egg yolk to sop up all the deliciousness.  Later, the Pennsylvania Dutch also took on this term in their own dialect. But, besides the UK and the midwest, Canadians will also use the term in certain areas.

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Creamed Spinach with Dippy Eggs

  • Author: Anna Franklin
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Description

A delightful start to your morning with plenty of nutrients.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 – 16 oz container of baby spinach
  • 1 shallot, thinly sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 container of Boursin cheese
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 4 eggs
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 baguette for dipping

Instructions

  1. In a large sauté pan, add olive oil, shallot, pepper flakes and garlic and cook over medium-high heat until slightly browned and aromatic.
  2. Add spinach and cook until wilted.
  3. Add boursin cheese, heavy cream, and simmer until the cheese is completely melted.
  4. Using a spatula, make little holes in the creamed spinach to crack each egg into. Turn the heat to low and cover with a lid. Cook for 3-4 minutes or until the egg whites are cooked but the yolks are still runny.
  5. Serve immediately with a warm and crispy baguette.

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Butterfinger Pecan Crumble Coffee Pastry

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Here’s a treat to offer unexpected guests making an afternoon visit. Brew up some coffee. Assemble this little treat, perhaps by stealing a few mini-Butterfingers from your kid’s Halloween stash. However you source the ingredients, you will create a perfectly delicious autumn party in no time.

You might also consider sending the kid off to school with a slice in his or her lunchbox for dessert. It’s a crowd-pleaser!

Butterfinger Pecan Crumble Coffee Pastry Recipe

Makes approximately 12 squares

INGREDIENTS

1 Pillsbury crescent dough sheet
½ cup butter
1 tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp ground allspice
½ tsp ground cardamon
½ tsp ground ginger
¾ cup chopped pecans
8 mini-Butterfingers, crushed

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Grease a cookie sheet.
  3. In a saucepan, melt butter. Stir in spices and let simmer for a minute or two.
  4. Add pecans to the spiced butter. Stir once or twice to combine.
  5. Spread Pillsbury croissant dough sheet. Gently stretch it to the edges of the cookie sheet.
  6. Brush spiced butter and pecan mixture evenly across the sheet of dough. Leave a bit of clean edge if you wish.
  7. Evenly spread crushed mini-Butterfingers on top of the butter, spice, and nut mixture.
  8. Bake according to dough sheet package directions.
  9. When removed from oven and slightly cool, use a sharp knife to cut into squares.
  10. Eat with a while warm (with a mug of coffee) for best flavor, but it’s tasty at room temperature too.

Recipe, Story, Photography, and Styling by Keith Recker

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Vegan Apple Cider Muffins

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Baking is one of the joys of living, and veganism only opens opportunities for new recipes. These Vegan Apple Cider Muffins are soft, fluffy, oil-free, and full of chunky apples and cinnamon spice. They are delicious fresh out of the oven and even better finished with a streusel topping!

What is an Egg Replacer?

Egg replacers in vegan recipes create a binding agent without coming from an animal. A lot of times you can find an egg replacer that comes in a powder form which you add water to at your local grocery store. But, if you’re looking some something a little more organic, there are actually other substitutes you can use. Just note, you may have to adjust the amount for an equal balance of dry and wet. You can use ground flaxseed mixed with water to form a gel-like substance that can bind ingredients and add moisture.  Chia seeds, which are similar to flaxseed, also forms a gel when mixed with water, making them another good egg substitute. Lastly, if you puree silken tofu, you can use it to add moisture and richness in baked goods like our Vegan Apple Cider Muffins.

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Vegan Apple Cider Muffins

  • Author: Mikyla Meckelson
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Description

Just because you go vegan doesn’t mean you cannot enjoy homemade baked goods!

Ingredients

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For the muffins:

  • 1 1/2 cup apple cider
  • 1 1/2 tsp Ener-g egg replacer with two tablespoons water
  • 1/4 cup melted butter
  • 1/3 cup apple sauce
  • 1 cup sliced apples
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ginger
  • 1/8 tsp cloves
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup organic cane sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the cinnamon streusel topping:

  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup organic cane sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup old fashion oats
  • 2 tbsp vegan butter melted

Instructions

For the muffins:

  1. Start by lining the cupcake pan with parchment paper or liners. If you are using a standard cupcake pan please see the adjusted cook time below*
  2. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
  3. In a large bowl mix together the egg replacer with water, whisk and set aside for 5 min.
  4. In a medium-sized bowl combine all dry ingredients: flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves.
  5. In the large bowl used to make the egg replacer, combine all the wet ingredients: apple cider, apple sauce, butter, brown sugar, cane sugar, and vanilla extract.
  6. Slice the apples into small pieces and add to the large bowl with the apple cider mix.
  7. Combine the dry flour mix with the wet mix and stir just until combined. Make sure not to overmix or the muffins will be less fluffy and soft!
  8. Scoop a little less than 2/3 cup muffin batter into each extra-large muffin tin. Continue until all 6 muffin tins are filled.

For the cinnamon streusel topping:

  1. In a small bowl combine the ingredients for the cinnamon streusel topping: Melted butter, brown sugar, cane sugar, cinnamon, old fashion oats, and cinnamon. Using a fork mix them together to form a crumble texture.
  2. Sprinkle the streusel crumble on the top of each muffin.
  3. Bake for 32-38 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  4. Remove from the oven and allow them to cool completely. They can be eaten at this point but if you allow them to rest for 2 hours they taste even better!

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Simple Fudgy Peppermint Patty Brownies

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Some folks fall in love with the combination of chocolate and peppermint as youngsters: the tingling rush of cool mint across the taste buds is a gorgeous sensation. Some of us develop a taste for it later in life, appreciating the complex relationship of dark, rich chocolate and luminous, bright mint… along with perhaps a sip of scotch or sherry. And a crackling fire in the fireplace. And someone special to chat with.

Tips for Cooking Peppermint Patty Brownies

This recipe is as simple as can be. The only trick is to pour only half the batter into the pan before adding chopped peppermint patties, and then covering them with the other half. Placing whole patties on top about 8 minutes before baking is complete gives just enough time for gentle melting and the gorgeous appearance of a bit of creamy mint. The texture is fudge-like and moist. Serve with ice cream or whipped cream, or all on their own. Enjoy!

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Simple Fudgy Peppermint Patty Brownies

  • Author: Keith Recker
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Description

A fusion of chocolate and mint that all will love for once!

Ingredients

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  • ¾ cup Hershey’s Cocoa, Special Dark 100% Cacao
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ¾ cup butter, divided into two parts
  • ½ cup hot water
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 ½ cups King Arthur unbleached flour
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 12 York Peppermint Pattys, roughly chopped
  • 6 York Peppermint Pattys, whole

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Grease a 12” baking pan.
  3. Melt butter.
  4. Stir together cocoa, baking soda and salt in a mixing bowl.
  5. Add butter and mix well.
  6. Add hot water and vanilla. Stir until combined and uniform.
  7. Add sugar and eggs. Stir until combined.
  8. Add flour and stir until combined.
  9. Spread half of the mixture into the greased baking pan.
  10. Place chopped peppermint pattys evenly over the mixture. Try to be sure there’s no contact between candy and sides of the pan.
  11. Spread remaining batter over the peppermint pattys.
  12. Bake approximately 30 minutes. Remove from oven and place whole pattys on top. Return immediately to oven for approximately 10 min.
  13. Let cool until room temperature before slicing into squares.
  14. Carefully remove with a metal spatula. Inevitably, some of the chopped candy will melt onto the bottom of the pan, but a little patience will allow for successful removal.
  15. Serve with a glass of milk… or a bit of scotch or sherry for the grown-ups.

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Dutch Apple Pie with a Twist

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Apple pie is such a classic cold-weather favorite — but this one is a bit of a twist on the traditional. For me, Dutch Apple Pie is THE apple pie, as we’ve had it at our family Thanksgiving dinners for as long as I can remember. The addition of sour cream to the apple filling makes it creamy but also adds a tangy flavor that offsets the sweetness perfectly. I modified my family recipe slightly to add fresh ginger as well — and I love the spiciness it brings! Finally, a crumble topping instead of a pie crust topping adds even more brown sugar and cinnamony goodness.

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Dutch Apple Pie with a Twist

  • Author: Amy Price
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Description

Put a twist on the classic Dutch Apple Pie with the addition of pecans.

Ingredients

Scale
  • Pie crust (homemade or store bought)

For the filling:

  • 3–4 cups apples, peeled and chopped small (MacIntosh, Cortland, or any other tart apple variety)
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1–2 tsp grated fresh ginger

For the topping:

  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg
  • 2 tbsp cold butter, cubed
  • 1/4 cup halved pecans

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  2. Peel and chop apples.
  3. Mix together all the filling ingredients, until well combined.
  4. Roll out your pie dough and place it in a 9 inch pie dish.
  5. Add the filling to the dough and bake for 15 minutes at 425 degrees, then reduce the heat to 350 degrees and continue baking for 30 minutes. Add a crust protector or tin foil if you notice the crust browning too soon.
  6. Take the pie out and increase the oven temperature to 400 degrees.
  7. Mix together the flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cold cubed butter with a fork for the topping. The largest pieces of butter should be pea-sized when finished.
  8. Sprinkle the topping and add pecans across the top.
  9. Bake for another 10 minutes at 400 degrees.
  10. Let cool slightly before serving. Try it with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream. Enjoy!

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Pittsburgh Happenings: October 10-16

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“Egghead and Twinkie,” Sarah Kambe Holland (2023). Film still courtesy of Reel Q.

What else is there to do this month besides typical autumn activities like apple picking, fall festivals, and pumpkin patch visits? Oh, there’s plenty. From benefit fundraisers to film and literary festivals, we’ve got you covered with events in and around Pittsburgh.

Photo courtesy of Pittsburgh Cultural Trust

Kenny Blake

Greer Cabaret Theater, October 10
Every Tuesday throughout the fall, revel in a smooth tunes of a different jazz performance downtown, courtesy of BNY Mellon Presents. This week jazz saxophonist and composer Kenny Blake takes the stage for a hybrid sound of traditional jazz with modern rhythm and blues.

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Untitled (Art Party)

Carnegie Museum of Art, October 13
In search of ways to celebrate their extensive, inventive collection of works while raising funds for the museum, the Carnegie Museum of Art is launching an inaugural fundraising benefit. Dubbed Untitled (Art Party), they invite you and your friends to put on your best getup and comfortable shoes and dance away the evening surrounded by beautiful works of art.

a piece of wooden artwork in an avant-garde shape
Adrien Segal’s Molalla River Meander, 2013 Carved plywood, Dimensions: 15 x 46 x 11 inches (38 x 117 x 28 cm)

Climate Awakening Forum

Contemporary Craft, October 14
Contemporary Craft is set to host a Climate Awakening Forum in conjunction with its new exhibition, Climate Awakening: Crafting a Sustainable Future. Consisting of five sessions that will examine the climate crisis and discuss innovative solutions, the forum will bring together innovative speakers and thought leaders from various sectors who promote environmental awareness.

Jack Wong, Photo by Nicola Davison

Pittsburgh International Literary Festival

Alphabet City, Running through October 15
This week are the final days of the Pittsburgh International Literary Festival, aka LitFest 2023, where more than 50 artists representing over 20 countries and nations touch down in the North Side for a litany of free events. Closing out the festival is a Collaborative Performance with City of Asylum & The University of Iowa, a celebration of the recently released book A Future Artefact of the Global Majority, a kids’ story hour with Boston Globe-Horn Book Award Winning author/illustrator Jack Wong and more. See the full list of events at cityofasylum.org.

“Egghead and Twinkie,” Sarah Kambe Holland (2023). Film still courtesy of Reel Q.

Reel Q Film Festival

Multiple Locations, Running through October 15
Now in its 38th installment, Reel Q — both Pittsburgh’s longest-running film festival and the 6th oldest LGBTQ+ film festival in the entire world — offers screenings of the best in queer cinema across the city and online. In addition to features like Oliver Peyon’s Lie With Me and Sav Rodger’s Chasing Chasing Amy, enjoy shorts programming ranging from docu-shorts to shorts from around the globe.

See what else we’re excited about this October.

Story by Jordan Snowden / Send your events tips to jordan@tablemagazine.com

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Rum‑Buttermilk Butterfinger Cake

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Three peices of Rum Buttermilk Butterfinger Cake sit on three separate plates.

A Butterfinger bar’s crunchy center elevates it to the top of the Halloween candy list. Or is it the buttery, caramelized flavor lurking behind a thin layer of chocolate? Or is it the fact that many of us do not permit ourselves the treat of candy except at Halloween. And Valentine’s Day. And Easter. Hmmm. Maybe scratch that thought about discipline and deprivation.

About Our Butterfinger Cake

No matter your stance on candy, this Buttermilk Cake with Rum Buttermilk Frosting transcends any no-sugar aspirations you might be harboring. It is delicious and homey, even as it tickles the taste buds in intriguing ways. Who knew that buttermilk and spiced rum could combine in such a delightful way? Their happy marriage is something to be celebrated. What better time to walk these two ingredients down the aisle than fall, when mini-Butterfingers call out to you at the grocery store and from the goody bags your children bring home at Halloween?

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Rum Buttermilk Butterfinger Cake

  • Author: Keith Recker
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Description

Better than your average Butterfinger.

Ingredients

Scale
  • ¾ cup butter
  • 1 ½ cups sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 ½ tsp almond extract
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 ½ cups King Arthur unbleached flour
  • 2 ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp nutmeg
  • 1/3 cup Kingfly spiced rum for basting (after baking)
  • Frosting (See below)
  • 6 mini Butterfingers for garnish

For the frosting:

  • 2 cups butter
  • 8 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tsps vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup Kingfly spiced rum
  • 4 tbsp buttermilk

Instructions

  1. Allow all ingredients to come to room temperature.
  2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  3. Grease and flour two non-stick cake tins. Optional: line bottom with parchment paper.
  4. In a mixer, cream butter and sugar until light and lofty.
  5. Leave mixer running and add eggs.
  6. Add almond extract, vanilla extract, and buttermilk and beat until smooth.
  7. Add flour, baking powder, salt and nutmeg and continue to mix until just smooth. Don’t forget to scrape down the sides of the bowl to be sure all is combined.
  8. Turn batter evenly into two cake pans.
  9. Bake for approximately 30 minutes, or until a wooden skewer emerges clean.
  10. Let cool completely before removing cake from tins.
  11. When cool, pour rum evenly over the tops of the two disks of cake.

For the frosting:

  1. Let all ingredients come to room temperature.
  2. Using the whisk attachment to whip together butter and sugar until completely combined.
  3. Add rum and vanilla extract and combine well.
  4. Add buttermilk gradually. You may or may not need all 4 tbsp to get the frosting to a smooth, spreadable consistency.
  5. Buttercream needs to be at room temperature to spread well, but you can make this ahead of time and store in fridge. Allow an hour or two to return to room temperature before use.

To assemble:

  1. Place a small dab of frosting on cake plate, and then place the first disk of cake on the plate.
  2. Spread a layer of buttercream frosting on top.
  3. Place second layer on top.
  4. Frost entire cake with thin layer of buttercream frosting. Refrigerate uncovered for fifteen minutes.
  5. Add final layer of buttercream frosting.
  6. Sprinkle crushed Butterfingers on top.
  7. If you store the cake in the fridge prior to serving, allow a little time for it to come close to room temperature prior to serving.

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Chinese Five Spice Cookies

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Mouthwatering Chinese Five Spice Cookies, a delightful treat with a warming blend of spices, perfect for cozy winter moments.

There’s never not a perfect time for cookies, so why not while away an afternoon making Chinese five-spice cookies with a warming spark of spice baked right inside? These delicious molasses spice cookies are easy to make. Plus, when you enjoy them alongside a glass of milk and a blazing fire, they become a part of a recipe for winter contentment.

What is Chinese Five Spice? 

Chinese five spice powder is a fragrant blend of five aromatic spices commonly used in Chinese cuisine. This versatile seasoning typically includes star anise, fennel seeds, cloves, cinnamon, and peppercorns. The combination of these spices creates a warm, complex flavor profile that adds an almost savory depth and richness to our cookie recipe. If you happen to not be able to find Chinese five spice, there are alternatives that can give you a similar flavor profile. Garam masala is a great substitute that you can use the same measurements for since it includes carraway seeds and cardamom. But, it is missing the star anise quality so if you’re craving that specific flavor, we recommend adding it in separately from the garam masala.

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Chinese Five Spice Cookies

  • Author: Keith Recker
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Description

These cookies are sure to warm you up during the wintertime with its special spice blend.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 cup butter
  • 1 cup granulated sugar (plus another cup and a half or so for rolling prior to baking)
  • 1/2 plus 1 tbsp cup dark molasses
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • ¼ tsp orange extract
  • 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 4 tsp baking soda (yes, that’s right: 4 teaspoons!)
  • 1 1/2 tbsp ground ginger
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 2 tsp Chinese Five Spice
  • 3/4 tsp salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Cream room temperature butter and sugars until smooth. Add eggs, molasses, and orange extract and mix until well combined. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together all dry ingredients. Add one-third at a time and mix until combined.
  4. Wrap the dough well in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 90 minutes or until thoroughly chilled.
  5. Roll approximately 3 tablespoons of dough at a time into small balls. Roll each ball in a bowl of sugar to coat completely, and place on a lined baking sheet. Place balls approximately 2.5” apart.
  6. When the baking sheet is full, bake for 10 minutes, at which point they should start to crackle. Baking longer makes crispier cookies, but these are great at the chewy stage.

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9 Book‑to‑Screen Adaptations to Watch (and Read) from 2023

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If you’re like me and transition into semi-hibernation come autumn, you might be looking for activities to fill your time indoors. Enter book-to-screen adaptations. The fun doesn’t end after the last page of the book. Instead, turn on the TV or head to the local cinema to see how the characters have come to life in real time. (Although, try not to get too upset if the film or TV show doesn’t line up with the vision in your head. Hard, I know.)

Harlan Coben’s Shelter

For fans of dark teen mysteries like Riverdale and The Vampire Diaries, Harlan Coben’s Shelter is a thrilling new supernatural TV show based on Coben’s bestselling series of the same name. After the death of his father, protagonist Mickey Bolitar finds himself wrapped up in a web of lies and long-buried secrets in his new life in New Jersey. Now streaming on Prime Video.

Red, White & Royal Blue

This LGBTQ romance novel had such a cult following when it debuted in 2019 that it was released as a film this past August. Casey McQuiston’s novel follows First Son of the president of the United States, Alex Claremont-Diaz, as a rivalry between him and Britain’s Prince Henry turns into something much… steamier. Now streaming on Prime Video.

Lessons in Chemistry

Starring Brie Larson and Lewis Pullman, Lessons in Chemistry transports watchers back to the late 1950s and ’60s as chemist Elizabeth Zott, now a cooking show star, is teaching women much more than how to create a meal. Premiering on Apple TV October 13.

All the Light We Cannot See

Anthony Doerr’s searing 2014 war novel hits Netflix as a limited series on November 2. It is best to start reading the story, which chronicles the lives of two teens during WWII now, as the book runs over 500 pages.

The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes

Following the trend of showing villains’s backstories to give them a sympathetic spotlight (i.e. 2019’s Joker, Maleficent, Cruella), this 2020 novel turned feature film takes place more than a century before Katniss Everdeen enters The Hunger Games and shows a teenage Coriolanus Snow as he prepares to be a mentor for the tenth annual competition. In theaters November 17.

Leave the World Behind

As COVID forced us to turn our thoughts inward in 2020, Rumaan Alam’s suspenseful Leave the World Behind debuted, making the thought of isolation all the scarier. Here, a family escapes to a remote, luxury vacation house in Long Island in hopes of a relaxing getaway. But when the owners show up after a blackout in the city, questions of trust, class, and race begin to emerge. Leave the World Behind stars Mahershala Ali, Julia Roberts, Ethan Hawke, and Kevin Bacon and is set to start streaming on Netflix November 8.

The Changeling

Fairy tale meets horror story in this dark romance by Victor LaValle. In 2017 when the book debuted, a Goodreads reviewer wrote, “starts like love actually, then becomes rosemary’s baby, then becomes jurassic park.” The TV series is now streaming on Apple TV.

The Other Black Girl

In the vein of Get Out — Black horror making social commentary — when a New York City publishing firm gets a second Black employee, initially, editorial assistant Hazel is excited. But there’s a lot more to this other Black girl than meets the eye. The TV series is now streaming on Hulu.

Killers of the Flower Moon

Debuting in theaters October 20, Killers of the Flower Moon is a true story diving into the Osage tribe murders of the 1920s. The film stars Leonardo DiCaprio and was directed by Martin Scorsese. Pregame the movie showing with our Killers of the Flower Moon Cocktail.

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