Holiday "OPEN MIC" night

Do you enjoy reading, writing, reciting, or listening to poetry? If so, please join us with your favorite poem, song lyrics, or journal burst plus drink of choice on December 9th from 7-8 est as we celebrate and explore the power of spoken word! Or just come to hang out with your Project Life friends! 

Best Cocoa Recipe: 

Ingredients

▢ 4 cups milk (preferably whole or 2%)

▢ ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder

▢ ¼ cup granulated sugar

▢ ½ cup bittersweet or semisweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate bar

▢ ¼ teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions

Place milk, cocoa powder and sugar in a small saucepan. Heat over medium/medium-low heat, whisking frequently, until warm (but not boiling). Add chocolate chips and whisk constantly until the chocolate chips melt and distribute evenly into the milk. Whisk in vanilla extract, serve immediately. 

Best Apple Cider Recipe: 

INGREDIENTS

10 large apples, quartered

1/2 orange, halved

4 cinnamon sticks

1 tsp. cloves

1 tsp. whole allspice

1 whole nutmeg

1/2 c. packed brown sugar

 

DIRECTIONS

In a large stockpot over medium heat, add apples, oranges, spices, and brown sugar. Cover with water by at least 2”. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, covered, 2 hours. 

Remove orange halves, then use a potato masher or wooden spoon to mash apples. Return to a simmer and let simmer uncovered for 1 hour more.

Strain through a fine mesh strainer, pressing on solids with a wooden spoon to squeeze all juices out. Discard solids. 

Serve apple cider warm.

Holiday Cocktail: 

Mistletoe Martini 

INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 ounce vodka 1/2 ounce elderflower liqueur 1 1/2 ounce cranberry juice 1/2 ounce simple syrup Cranberries Mint leaves