Recipes: Super Treats For The Super Bowl
February 3, 2013
While there’s a time and a place for elegant desserts, a Super Bowl party isn’t one of them. All the fun and action call for something easy for guests to handle and easy for hosts to make.
Fans of chocolate and marshmallows will cheer for these Rocky Road Squares. By substituting evaporated milk for water, you get a super-rich texture and very fudgy flavor. And by using melted chocolate morsels as well as whole ones, these Easy Double Chocolate Chip Brownies score big on the taste meter. You may want to make an extra batch, because they’ll be scooped up in no time!
Rocky Road Squares
Ingredients
* 1 package (19.5 to 21 ounces) fudge brownie mix
* 1/2 cup vegetable oil, per package directions
* 2 large eggs, per package directions
* 1/2 cup evaporated milk
* 1 cup (6 ounces) Nestlé Toll House Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels
* 2 cups miniature marshmallows
* 1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
Preparation
1. PREHEAT oven according to package directions. Grease 13 x 9-inch baking pan.
2. PREPARE brownie mix according to package directions, using vegetable oil and egg(s) and substituting evaporated milk for water. Spread into prepared baking pan.
3. BAKE according to package directions; do not over bake. Remove from oven. Immediately sprinkle with chocolate morsels. Let stand 5 minutes or until morsels are shiny. Spread evenly. Top with marshmallows and walnuts.
4. BAKE for 3 to 5 minutes or just until marshmallows begin to melt. Cool in pan on wire rack for 20 to 30 minutes. Cut into squares using a knife dipped in hot water.
Serves
2 dozen brownies
Calories: 230g Total Fat: 13g
Cholesterol: 20mg Protein: 3g
Carbohydrates: 27g Sodium: 80mg
Preparation and Baking Time:
35 minutes
Easy Double Chocolate Chip Brownies
Ingredients
* 2 cups (12-ounce package) Nestlé Toll House Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels, divided
* 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter or margarine, cut into pieces
* 3 large eggs
* 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
* 1 cup granulated sugar
* 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
* 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
* 1/2 cup chopped nuts
Preparation
1. PREHEAT oven to 350°F. Grease 13 x 9-inch baking pan.
2. MELT 1 cup morsels and butter in large, heavy-duty saucepan over low heat; stir until smooth. Remove from heat. Stir in eggs. Stir in flour, sugar, vanilla extract and baking soda. Stir in remaining morsels and nuts. Spread into prepared baking pan.
3. BAKE for 18 to 22 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out slightly sticky. Cool completely in pan on wire rack. Cut into bars.
Serves
2 dozen bars
Calories: 190g Total Fat: 10g
Cholesterol: 35mg Protein: 3g
Carbohydrates: 23g Sodium: 50mg
Preparation and Baking Time:
28 minutes
Birth: Landry Thomas Sims
February 3, 2013
Wes and Kelly Sims of Uriah, AL, are proud to announce the birth of their son, Landry Thomas Sims.
Landry was born on January 15, 2013, at Sacred Heart hospital in Pensacola. Landry weighed 7-pounds 15.9-ounces and was 20½ inches” long. Landry is the grandson of Billy and Dorothy Sims of McDavid, and Chuck and Gayle Aldridge.
Landry was welcomed home by his big sister Laurel and big brothers Lane, Layton and Lawyer.
Alyssa Borelli Named Miss EWMS 2013
February 2, 2013
Alyssa Borelli was named Miss EWMS 2013 Friday night at Ernest Ward Middle School.
First Runner-up was Nikoal Creamer and Second Runner-up was Morgan Myrick. Creamer also received the Poise and Appearance award. Other winners were: Ashtyn Carnley,Miss Physical Fitness; Hannah Ellis, Miss Hospitality; Elizabeth Wright, Miss Congeniality; Gabbrielle Peebles, People’s Choice award.
For a photo gallery, click here.
Pictured top: First Runner-up Nikoal Creamer, Miss EWMS 2013 Alyssa Borelli, and Second Runner-up Morgan Myrick Friday night at Ernest Ward Middle School. Pictured below: Contestants Gabrielle Peebles, Hannah Ellis and Makayla Harigel during introduction of the “Disco Fever” themed pageant. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Photos:A ‘Funnel Cloud’ Sunset
February 2, 2013
Friday afternoon’s sunset was a bit unique, with readers across the area reporting what looked like a “funnel cloud” in the skies. Pictured: Friday afternoon’s “funnel cloud” sunset as seen from Walnut Hill (above, NorthEscambia.com photo) and below from Dogwood Park (courtesy Delaney Reynolds). NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Game Day Food Safety Tips
February 2, 2013
Super Bowl Sunday is the second biggest day of the year for food consumption. Super Bowl parties feature food, fun, food, and more food—lots of finger foods , dips, beverages, casseroles, and other snacks.
Food-borne illnesses, better known as food poisoning, affect one in six Americans each year. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, 128,000 Americans are hospitalized, and 3,000 deaths occur each year from food-borne illnesses, so this year, kick off your Game Day party the food-safe way.
When planning those finger foods, dips, and casseroles, score some extra points by practicing the Four Basic Food Preparation Safety Rules:
CLEAN — The first rule is to keep everything that comes in contact with the food clean. Wash hands with warm water and soap before handling food and disinfect all food contact surfaces, such as dishes, cutting boards, countertops, and utensils with hot soapy water after preparing each food item.
SEPARATE — The second rule is to not provide bacteria with an ideal environment to spread. Cross-contamination is the spread of bacteria from one food item to another. Keep raw foods separated from cooked food items. Store uncooked meats on the lower shelves of the refrigerator to prevent dripping and cross-contamination.
COOK — Cook foods to proper temperature to be certain the food reaches an internal temperature high enough to destroy bacteria. Use a food thermometer to make sure meat,
poultry and fish are cooked to the correct temperature for that food.
CHILL — When transporting foods, the rule is to keep hot foods hot and cold foods cold. Never defrost foods on the counter at room temperature. Always allow sufficient time to thaw foods in the refrigerator. Perishable foods should never be left at room temperature for more than two hours. Rotate foods in and out of the refrigerator, or use ice to avoid any dish being left out too long. Refrigerate leftovers immediately after the game.
All foods are perishable and can cause food-borne illness when not handled properly. Game Day is a great opportunity for family and friends to get together for parties and enjoy seasonal foods.
Play smart on Super Bowl Sunday…don’t let bacteria crash your party.
Ernest Ward Students Explore Past With National History Day Projects
January 31, 2013
History came alive through the eyes of students at Ernest Ward Middle School recently as they displayed weeks of work on projects for National History Day.
The History Fair in the school’s gym capped off a project in which EWMS students were required to do research into a topic. The research was presented in exhibit form, much like the typical science fair, or as a drama or web presentation. Students complete projects either individually or in teams.
This was the fourth year Ernest Ward has participated in the national program, with the top projects from Ernest Ward headed next to a district competition. Winners included:
Individual Projects
- Tanner Levins
- Seth Killam
- Bailee Hinote
- Mallory Gibson
Group Projects
- Jacob Borelli, Alyssa Borelli, Victoria Amerson
- Elizabeth Wright, Kayleigh Linam, Morgan Pope
- Makenzie Colvin, Savanna Calhoun
- Jessica Stacey, Natalie Barrow, Amy Branch
Individual Performance
- Christopher Johnson
Group Website
- Triston Long, Cameron Long
- Lydia Smith, Ashtyn Carnley
Individual Website
- Delaney Reynolds
Pictured top: (L-R) Jacob Borelli, Alyssa Borelli and Victoria Amerson with their project on The Holocaust. Pictured below: EWMS History Fair projects on Jackie Robinson and Thomas Edison. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Flomaton Drama Club To Present ‘All Shook Up’
January 30, 2013
The Flomaton High School Drama Club will present “All Shook Up” Thursday and Friday evenings at 7:00. Admission is $5.
“This musical is a lot of fun! If you can think of an Elvis song, it’s probably in this musical,” Jerry Aaron, Drama Club advisor said.
“All Shook Up” is inspired by and features the songs of Elvis Presley. The musical is described: Into a square little town in a square little state rides a guitar-playing roustabout who changes everything and everyone he meets in this hip-swiveling, lip-curling musical fantasy that’ll have you jumpin’ out of your blue suede shoes with such classics as “Heartbreak Hotel,” “Jailhouse Rock,” and “Don’t Be Cruel”.
Flomaton’s production stars Deston Taylor as Chad, the guitar playing roustabout, and Victoria Roe as Natalie Haller, the local female mechanic who is looking for some excitement. Tyler Dove plays the part of straight-laced military school student; Dean Hyde and Hannah Blair plays the girl who was raised on the wrong side of the tracks Lorraine.
“Both of our male leads are played by veterans of the Drama Club but our female leads are both freshman. These girls are very talented and have worked hard to get this show ready for the production,” Aaron said.
K. J. Head plays Lorraine’s mother Sylvia; Seth Harrison plays Natalie’s dad Jim. Of course the town has a nosey Mayor played by Dezare Turner.
“We have about 25 students involved in this production, and they have worked hard learning to dance and sing this great music. Olivia Singelton has done a great job with the chorography, I certainly could not have done it without her, “Aaron added.
Pictured top: (L-R) Travis Coleman, Tiffany Hardy, Olivia Singelton, Taylor Morris, Taylor Graves, Matt Ledford and Kerrie Kornegay. Deston Taylor kneeling. Pictured below: Girls that love Chad. Pictured inset above: Chad played by junior Deston Taylor is just a roving roustabout, Natalie played by fresham Victoria Roe loves Chad, and Dennis played by Senior Dan Condrey loves Natalie. Picture bottom: Cast members Back row – Seth Harrison, Trent Sutton, Grace Carrier, Trevor Reeves, Scarlett Carter, Kimberly Waldrop, Eric Bossard. Second
row – Dan Condrey, Tyler Dove, Madison Buffington, Kristen Dixon, Hannah Kaylor, Dezarae Turner. Front row – Tiffany Paige, Chelsea Turner, Nickie Brittingham, Hannah Blair, K. J. Head, Alexis Williams, and Daniel Lambeth. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
New Playground Installed At Molino Community Complex
January 28, 2013
A new, brightly-colored playground has been installed behind the new Molino Community Complex on Highway 95A. The complex also includes a museum, tax collector office, tax appraiser office and a library. The library will be opened in the coming weeks. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Local Students Named To All-State Music Groups
January 28, 2013
Several local students were selected to participate in the Florida Music Educators Association All-State groups at the recent FMEA conference in Tampa.
After going through an extensive audition process, 11 students represented the Escambia County School District:
- Middle School Treble Chorus — Emma Jenkins, Ransom Middle
- Middle School Mixed Chorus — Seth Godwin, Ransom Middle
- Middle School Honors Band — Randi Avery, Ransom Middle
- Middle School Honors Orchestra — Cade Howell, Bailey Middle
- All-State High School Mixed Chorus — Katelyn Godwin, Tate High
- All-State High School Mixed Chorus — Eion Blanchard, Tate High
- All-State High School Concert Band — Jacob Howard, Tate High
- All-State High School Symphonic Band — Katie Massey, Tate High
- All-State High School Honors Orchestra — Daniel Adams, Escambia High
- All State Elementary Chorus – Lorna McLendon, N.B. Cook Elementary School of the Arts
- All State Elementary Chorus — Nathaniel Harding, A. K. Suter Elementary
Additionally, Baily and Workman middle schools were presented with the Music Enrollment award for having high enrollment in music courses.
Pictured: Randy Avery, who was named to the FMEA Middle School Honors Band, and Ransom Middle School Band Director Janie Walker. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Escambia County Students Of The Month Named
January 27, 2013
Students of the month for November have been named in Escambia County. The awards are presented monthly to a limited number of students from participating schools.
(North Escambia area schools are in bold.)
- Bellview Elementary — Aleksander Dennis, second; Kendall Davis, third;
- Beulah Elementary — Callie Crayton, third;Aidan Pittman, KG;
- Blue Angels Elementary — Julian Castro, third; Margo Mason, third;
- Bratt Elementary — Berklee Hall, first
- Brentwood Elementary — Zoe Alford, first Terry Lyons, first;
- Cook Elementary — Amanda Mills, fourth;
- Cordova Park Elementary — Alexi Malone, third; Wassim Khabou, third;
- Ensley Elementary — Delarius Henderson, fifth;
- Ferry Pass Elementary — Ge]Shun Brothers, third; Avery Vargason, third;
- Hellen Caro Elementary — Asia Casey, fifth;
- Holm Elementary — Bailey Robinson, first Zariah Small, first;
- Jim Allen Elementary — Jillian Whetzel, third; Gracey Spencer, third
- Lincoln Park Elementary — Nilajah Lopez, first;
- Lipscomb Elementary — Hanh]Nhan Tran, fifth; Kendall Blackmon, fourth;
- Longleaf Elementary — Cheyenne Boyett, second; Shykureia White, second;
- McArthur Elementary — Alexis Peterson, third; Oliver Alvarez, third;
- Molino Park Elementary — Gyanna Edmonson, third; Annastasia Mcpherson, third
- Montclair Elementary — Tierra Dailey, fourth; Thomas Jenkins, fourth;
- Myrtle Grove Elementary — Shane Jackson, second; Autumn Sawyer, second;
- Navy Point Elementary — Cody Casalina, fifth; Julie Tran, fourth;
- Pleasant Grove Elementary — Aidan Corzine, second; Jenna Conaway, second;
- Scenic Heights Elementary — Savannah Holzknecht, second; Jeremiah Fortune, second;
- Semmes Elementary — Brianna Olige, fourth; Gregory Bullard, fourth;
- Sherwood Elementary — Holli Estares, fourth; Janelle Willis, fourth;
- Suter Elementary — Brianna Luecht, third; Tanner Creech, third;
- Weis Elementary — Seydou Hanne, fourth; Sarah Feliccia, fourth; Seydou Hanne, fourth; Sarah Feliccia, fourth;
- West Pensacola Elementary — Skidazia Bonner, second; Adam Fleshner, second.
MIDDLE SCHOOLS
- Bailey Middle — Phillip Washburn, sixth; Trinity Vorachack, seventh; Nathania Torres, eighth;
- Bellview Middle — Rya Dukes, eighth; Elayza Agabin, seventh;
- Brown Barge Middle — Justin Liu, sixth London Taliaferro, eighth;
- Ernest Ward Middle — Rebecca Diamond, sixth; Triston Long, seventh Dakota Tipton, eighth;
- Ferry Pass Middle — Minh Tran, eighth; Katelyn Smith, eighth;
- Ransom Middle — Rebekah Dwyer, sixth; Hunter Riggan, sixth;
- Warrington Middle — Ka’niyah Mcallister, sixth; Za’nya Stallworth, sixth;
- Woodham Middle — Alendrea Dantzler, eighth; Tony Smith, eighth; Ansley Denty, sixth; Charles Warren, sixth.
HIGH SCHOOLS
- Northview High — Moriah McGahan, 9th; Ureil Codrington, 9th;
- Pine Forest High — Reanna Micari, 11th;
- Tate High — Jardae Ward, 12th; Jacob Howard, 10th;
- West Florida High — Jaylen Smith, 12th; Jaleese Cope, 12th;
- Escambia Westgate — Aishan Byrd, second; Davis Dukes, third; Helena James, seventh; Miracle Taylor, sixth; Leah Ciampini, 12th; Jennifer Henderson, 10th.
SPECIAL CENTERS
- Beulah Academy — Taylor Winans, seventh; Katelyn Mines, eighth;
- George Stone Vocational — Kristen Walsh, third;
- PATS Center — Gage Montgomery, fourth; Jordan Hay, fifth; Julie Hawkins, seventh; Mitchell Roberts, eighth.