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Aquarius 1/20-2/18 This weekend, you are looking forward to the day after Valentine’s Day because of all the discount chocolate for sale. Pisces 2/19-3/20
There is nothing wrong with going with the classics for Valentine’s Day, stick to the gifts with personal thought attached to them.
Aries 3/21-4/19 Valentine’s Day can really break the bank of a college student. Try and find thoughtful gift ideas that will not hurt your 401K. Roses are nice, but they cost a lot and don’t last.
Taurus 4/20-5/20 Whatever you do, please don’t say, “Our love is like this rose.” It’s not romantic to think your love is beautiful but in a week will wilt and die.
Gemini 5/21-6/21
Good luck finding a seat at any restaurant in town. All the restaurants will be full of couples trying to show their love on Valentine’s Day.
Cancer 6/22-7/22
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Libra 9/23-10/22 Yay, free chocolate! Valentine’s Day is not about love, it’s about all the chocolate you get.
Don’t have someone to hang out with on Valentine’s Day? Sucks to suck. I’m kidding, go out and have fun with some friends.
Scorpio 10/23-11/21
Leo 7/23-8/22
Sagittarius 11/22-12/21
Who needs loved ones during Valentine’s Day when you have friends to party with this weekend?
It’s Valentine’s Day? It’s just another reason to have a get together. Have fun this weekend, but be careful. This holiday is the perfect reason to relax with those you care about. There’s nothing wrong with staying in and cooking food.
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Keep your eyes open and stay on alert, this is the time of year cupid goes hunting for a single person’s butt.
You better plan something special for your special someone. They will never forgive you if you let them down this weekend.
Best Rom-coms for Valentine’s Day Romantic comedies are (2006) good to watch anytime of the The best way to get back year, but they somehow always at a cheating man is to give seem better on Valentine’s Day. him a taste of his own mediThe largest predicament is cine — or at least this is what getting away from clasfour girls do to John sics like “When Harry Tucker (Jesse Metcalfe). Met Sally,” “Sleepless If you’re looking for in Seattle” or “You’ve a similar plotline, but Got Mail.” Can we not with characters who escape the clutches of are significantly older Meg Ryan’s washed-up and have established attempts to find love? careers, check out the Thankfully, with these Emily 2014 film “The Other hit rom-coms, we can. Vaartstra Woman” instead. r
About a Boy (2002)
Hugh Grant stars in this heart-melting film as a middle-aged slacker named Will who is taught how to grow up and truly care for someone by a 12-year-old boy caring for his depressed mother.
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Silver Linings Playbook (2012) What better acting duo could exist other than Jennifer Lawrence and Bradley Cooper? Their performance in this film does not disappoint and leaves audiences breathless on the dancefloor as two psychologi-
cally spent individuals learn responsibility and commitment through dance.
Crazy Stupid Love (2011) When Cal’s (Steve Carell) wife asks for a divorce, hotshot womanizer Jacob (Ryan Gosling) offers to transform Cal into a desirable bachelor. In the meantime, he tries to be a good father and mentor his son through his own love problems.
Forgetting Sarah Marshall (2008)
Peter (Jason Segal) takes a vacation to Hawaii after his TV star girlfriend Sarah Marshall (Kristin Bell) breaks up with him. Unfortunately, Sarah brings her new boyfriend to the same resort while Peter tries to find a way to get over her.
10 Things I Hate About You (1999) If you are supposed to be reading “The Taming of the Shrew” for English class, but find yourself falling asleep in the middle of the first act, you
are in luck, because this movie is an adaptation of the Shakespeare play featuring Heath Ledger and Julia Stiles.
Love Actually (2003) In this British film, we get the love stories of eight different couples in the weeks leading up to Christmas. The cast is loaded with A-list actors like Liam Neeson, Emma Thompson, Collin Firth, Hugh Grant, Keira Knightly, Martin Freeman and Alan Rickman. Emily Vaartstra can be reached at arg-arts@uidaho.edu
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Romance in the land of potatoes Make Moscow romantic for Valentine’s Day
continuing downstream to Pullman. In Pullman, treat your significant other to something romantic. There is a gas station right by the creek Valentine’s Day is back once again. that has some pretty killer corn dogs, Moscow may not seem like the maybe top it off with a slurpee while most romantic place in the world. trying to hitchhike back to Moscow Potatoes, wheat fields and more powith a canoe. tatoes do not normally make It is totally possible to make for a romantic getaway, but this voyage, just beware of culfor the creative Idahoan, the verts, bushes, legal issues and Palouse offers potential for the distinct possibility that this some interesting activities. may be the last time spent with They say Venice is a royour significant other should mantic place. This is mainly authorities be involved. due to the city’s funky little For those looking for a less Cy boats rowed by men in goofy watery vacation, I’d recommend Whitling hats. Apparently, adding the looking to the French for inspiRawr possibility of drowning to a ration. Why is Paris called the date makes it more romantic. city of love? It may have something Never fear, the same kind of watery to do with the Eiffel tower, wine and adventure is available in Moscow. possibly cheese. Rent a canoe from the Outdoor For a local Paris experience, look Center and tell your significant other no further than Pullman. They have to meet at Mountain View Park. From cheese (Cougar Gold), they have wine there, paddle down Paradise Creek. (or grape juice) and they have towWhere the creek flows through campus, ers. From grain silos to the Bell Tower disembark for a short but romantic to the weird miniature Washington appetizer at Bob’s or Denny’s before Monument, Pullman is overflowing
with towers. Sure, they might not have beautiful French music wafting through the sunset, but all it takes to fix that is a boombox and the Pandora accordion station. If you tell your significant other you are taking them to the “Paris of the Palouse,” and you end up sipping grape juice and eating cheese in the rain while staring at a miniature Washington Monument, don’t be surprised if you find yourself single by the next day. Finally, for those without a significant other, treat yourself to a nice beach vacation. Crank the thermostat and get out your chaise lounge. Who
needs Tahiti when there are tropical island screensavers and the summery scent of sunscreen? To complete the island experience, get a pan of clean kitty litter to rest your toes in, put some ocean sounds on and use some of the money you saved for plane tickets on a margarita mix. The prospect of a Valentine’s Day in northern Idaho can be daunting, but all it takes is a little creativity and ingenuity with a splash of suspended belief to experience a romantic Valentine’s Day right here on the Palouse. Cy Whitling can be reached at arg-arts@uidaho.edu
Not quite the music of love a Valentine’s Day failure. Blink-182 is It’s February 14th. The dinner has been great, but the time and place to rock eaten, the date went well and the eveout to three grown men singing ning has progressed into a state of about breakups, farting and getsheer, passionate romance. ting drunk is not the night of There’s a request for music, but wait, tuning into the wrong Valentine’s Day. Shelf this one genre is sure to kill any mood. until the atmosphere is a bit Don’t get stood up because you more casual. decided to flip on one of these albums to accompany a ValenBon Iver — Bon Iver Masen tine’s Day celebration. Bon Iver is a beautiful band, Matthews but Valentine’s Day isn’t the Rawr Blink-182 — Take Off Your right time for it, unless a couple Pants and Jacket defines romance by crying into This band is the face of pimple-faced, their lover’s shirt. If this is the route you want to take, maybe save a few socially awkward high school students. dollars from dinner and pick up a box Seriously, don’t let them represent
of tissues on the way home. Valentine’s Day is all about raw emotion, but those emotions should focus around love, not around depressing lyrical themes.
Dr. Dre — 2001 There’s nothing romantic about a Rasta flag in the bedroom above a nightstand covered in stacks of old lighters and magazines. Consequently, Dr. Dre probably isn’t going to fit well when someone is trying to be a loving, thoughtful individual for a whole day. Maybe it’s the classic rap beats that won’t do it, or perhaps it’s the extremely misogynistic lyrics, but there’s no denying an album made up of Dr. Dre
These albums are sure to break the date
and Eminem rapping back-and-forth about doing drugs and killing people isn’t seductive.
Taylor Swift – 1989 With so many references to bad relationships, bad dates and bad encounters in her lyrics, Taylor Swift should stay out of everyone’s love life entirely. In all fairness, her music is fun enough. It certainly isn’t the worst thing someone could choose, but do you really want to tempt fate? Better to keep Swift’s luck with relationships away … far, far away. Masen Matthews can be reached at arg-arts@uidaho.edu
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2.13.15 Designing romantic displays, one stem at a time
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Wayne Susa sees Valentine’s Day as a weeklong celebration. “It’s Valentine’s week for us,” Wayne said. “I don’t like it when I hear people call it ‘Valentine’s Day.’” Wayne and his wife Betty Susa have co-owned the downtown Moscow flower shop, Scott’s House of Flowers, for 29 years, but have been in the floral industry much longer. Before moving to Idaho in 1986, they owned another flower shop in Montana for 13 years, Betty said. “We raised our kids in flower boxes,” Betty said. “Literally, ‘cause they came to work with us.” Scott’s House of Flowers is a family-run business, and Wayne said the shop normally operates with a fairly low number of staff. The Susa’s are used to the longer hours that come with a small staff. But Betty said the month of February is an exception. According to her, they hire about 12 extra workers — more than double their normal staff — to accommodate for the Valentine’s rush. It’s no surprise Valentine’s Day is the shop’s most popular holiday. According to Betty, the holiday far surpasses the two other holidays people often buy flowers for — Christmas and Mother’s Day. Wayne said the biggest rush of customers comes the week before Valentine’s Day, with a large amount of the sales coming on Feb. 13 and Feb. 14. He said they normally get a few customers who also order their flowers earlier or even the week following the holiday, for various reasons. While men are definitely their most common demographic of customer this time of year, Betty said their shop usually sees a steady influx of children and women too. They buy flowers for their mothers, teachers or friends. Scott’s House of Flowers offers special Valentine’s Day flower arrangements during the month of February. Wayne said those items are popular right now, along with roses, lilies and mixed bouquets. Betty said she always takes a customer’s personal story behind their purchase into account, because it often affects the flowers or design they want. Betty said their first priority has always been customer service at Scott’s House of Flowers, which is why she thinks their customers recommend them to their friends later on. The couple said they have experienced every possible facet of the floral industry, and they don’t just do floral arrangements for Valentine’s Day, either. All year long, Betty and Wayne help put together arrangements for any occasion a customer comes to them for. “Our motto has always been: If you can describe it, we can design it,” Betty said. Erin Bamer can be reached at arg-arts@uidaho.edu
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Owner of Scotts House of Flowers Wayne Susa, prepares one of many boquets available for the upcoming Valentine’s Day. Scotts House of Flowers is located on Main Street and has been serving the Palouse for over 40 years.
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Quest to save Earth Claire Whitley rawr
Senior composition major Nick Mitchell confident about his upcoming collaborative musical theater production. “If they don’t laugh at least once, they can slap me in the face,” Mitchell said. Mitchell and fellow composition major at the Lionel Hampton School of Music, senior Jesse Hampsch, worked to produce the play, “Star Quest,” showing this weekend in the Administration Building auditorium. The play was originally Hampsch’s idea. He said a friend of his who illustrates comic books came to him with a story idea for a coffee shop musical. At first, Hampsch said he thought the story was weird, but he began subconsciously thinking of songs for it, regardless. He decided if he were to write it, it would have to be a stage production. When Hampsch transferred from North Idaho College to the University of Idaho, he said he wanted to collaborate with other students. In line with this wish, he asked Mitchell to orchestrate the production. “I had no idea what I was getting into,” Mitchell said. Hampsch said “Star Quest” is about two explorers, a captain and science officer, on a mission to save Earth, which is running out of resources. They need to find another planet with the technology to save Earth. The pair ends up crash-landing on a planet where one woman is the sole inhabitant. There, they are shown many marvelous sights, but everything is not as it seems. “In short, it’s a sci-fi comedy,” Mitchell said. Hampsch corrected Mitchell, saying the play is a sci-fi farce. Since it is a musical theater production, Mitchell compared the play to “Cats,” but Hampsch was quick to disagree. “Oh my gosh, no. It’s not
Student-produced performance free on Valentine’s Day
more information “Star Quest” will be performed at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 13-14, in the Administration Building Auditorium. The show is free for everyone, student or community member. like ‘Cats,’” Hampsch said. “If it’s anything like ‘Cats,’ I’m dropping out of school.” The play combines musical theater with classical influences, reflecting both Hampsch and Mitchell’s experience in classical music. Hampsch said he and Mitchell are also collaborating with UI students from the theater department for costumes and lights. Mitchell said he had never really watched a musical theater production from start to finish before Hampsch asked him to help produce “Star Quest.” With his classical roots, Mitchell brought ideas to the table, and the two learned to write off of each other. All of the aspects of a theater production create strain, which Hampsch said was the hardest part of the production for him. He also listed keeping people to their deadlines and meeting his own deadlines as challenges to the production. Hampsch has written musicals before, but none of his previous works had been staged like this one. There were many sleepless nights working on the production, he said. “It’s insane how much individual work goes into it and how much of your life you invest into a product that may be awful,” Hampsch said. “There’s a lot of risk.” If the elements don’t come together with a lot of chemistry, it could be a bad production. Hampsch said it was difficult to put so much time and
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Jesse Hampsch (left), Karen Hunt (center) and Alex Carey (right) rehearse for “Star Quest” directed by Sam Williamson. “Star Quest” is free for all and will be performed at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 13 and 14.
heart into something while he was uncertain of its reception. “I don’t know how we did it,” Mitchell said. “I blacked out the last five months. So it’s like ‘Oh, wow. We have this nice thing now.’” Mitchell said the worst part of the production was Hampsch’s puns. “Not the musical theater puns, those are top notch,” Mitchell said. Mitchell continued to say
the puns, against Hampsch’s intentions, often took a bad turn. “But that’s the point, he’s so good at puns,” Mitchell said. “It works on levels that I don’t even want them to,” Hampsch said. A few of Hampsch’s puns, which started off mostly as ad lib, made it into the show, Mitchell said. “It’s gonna be the funniest thing you’ve ever seen in your life,” Mitchell said. “We’re
about to take the world by storm. Everyone’s going to know our names in five years, and they could say they saw it here. And it’s free, so there really is no reason not to come.” Hampsch said anyone interested in theater, music or something weird that doesn’t happen at UI very often should come out and see it. Claire Whitley can be reached at arg-arts@uidaho.edu
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Connie Rosendahl never thought a beloved hobby of hers would turn into a successful local business. She and her daughters just wanted to make sure her husband would have some cookies to munch on when he went to work at the post office. After some encouragement from his co-workers, she decided to give her daughters a way to interact with people in a professional manner. Rosendahl rented a booth at the farmers market and started preparing for their first day as Sisters’ Cookie Company. In reality, she said she did not expect to sell much. “We baked a whopping 10 dozen cookies thinking, ‘Wow, what are we going to do with all the left overs?’ We sold out by 10 in the morning,” Rosendahl said. At the end of three weeks, there was a line waiting at their booth before she and her daughters even arrived. A few more summers of selling cookies and Rosendahl’s husband retired and she started baking to support the family. By this time, she had gained many loyal customers in the Moscow area and was providing goods to local coffee shops, graduations and weddings. Rosendahl has since worked hard to make sure her cookies not only tasted delicious, but would also appeal to everyone. With close to 30 kinds of cookies, such as Triple Chocolate Oatmeal and Molasses Ginger, anyone looking to purchase will find a favorite, she said. Rosendahl’s cookies have been well received by those with gluten and dairy-free diets. “At the market, out of every four ladies that would come to our booth, one of them would be gluten free,” she said. “Being a registered nurse, I am very sympathetic to that.” This will be the fifth year Sisters’ Cookie Company has been
in business, but this upcoming Valentine’s Day will mark the third time Rosendahl will pair up with her friend Kathryn Church of Kathryn Church Designs. By combining her cookies with Church’s floral arrangements, Rosendahl believes they will provide a Valentine’s Day gift everyone would want. “When you think of Valentines gifts, you often think of flowers in general,” Rosendahl said. “But you also think of gifts that include chocolate. Valentine’s Day candy is also a very prevalent gifting item.” Not wanting to put in just candy, Church asked Rosendahl if she could include her cookies with her flowers, she said. “The first year we did it, it was really well received,” Rosendahl said. “And this is our third year, so it’s busy.” While Valentine’s Day may not be the busiest part of the year for Sisters’ Cookie Company, Rosendahl said it is more hectic because all of the orders are due at the same time and she has a limited window of time to complete them. “The volume is much greater for Christmas than it is for Valentine’s, but the layout and the anticipation for the one day makes it more stressful,” Rosendahl said. After the baking is done, she and Church put together all of their orders and work on the pre-delivery organization, Rosendahl said she will then team up to deliver the orders. This, she said, is one of her favorite parts of the partnership. “I must say, it’s a job I’ve always wanted to have,” Rosendahl said. Though the planning and organization of the delivery routes may leave Rosendahl stressed out, she always likes to see the joy of a recipient, especially when they have no idea they would receive anything. One recipient’s action in particular, upon receiving a delivery has since remained Rosendahl’s favorite. “Their response was so
Chocolatier on a day of sweets Chocolate can be more than just a gift
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Kathryn Church (right) and Connie Rosendahl (left) arrange flowers for their upcoming Valentine's Day orders. Church owns her own floral design company called Kathryn Church Designs and Rosendahl is the owner of Sisters Cookie Company. Rosendahl delivers flowers and cookies on Valentine's Day. overwhelming, they cried at the door,” she said. Often times, despite Rosendahl’s best wishes, she will have impersonal deliveries. This happens mainly when delivering on campus and to businesses, she said. “When you go to a sorority
or a fraternity, you’re just giving it to the person who’s at the door,” Rosendahl said. Rosendahl’s said someone who works in flower delivery must always work on their presentation. They must be cheery and just as excited as the recipient to deliver the gift.
Despite the stress and hassle of the season, Rosendahl said she has enjoyed her time working on Sisters’ Cookie Company and hopes to see more success in the years come. Aly Soto can be reached at arg-arts@uidaho.edu
pretzels and coffee beans which can be Valentine’s Day is all about love, gushy feelings and of course, chocolate. coated individually or in a cluster. They make easy, simple candies that are There are chocolate flowers, probably more expensive than buying hearts and lips, heart shaped boxes, a box of chocolates at the store, bouquets of candy bars and but nothing says “I love you” chocolate kisses. like homemade chocolates. However, many people seem Melted chocolate can also be to forget there are a myriad of used to drizzle over top of other ways to use these mounds of foods. I’ve seen steaks with sugary goodness in food. Yeah, chocolate drizzled on them, as actual food. Of course, there well as bread, scones, cake, you isn’t anything wrong with chocolate on its own, but using Claire Whitley name it. There is nothing that Rawr can’t be made better with chocchocolate to make a significant olate. Except maybe ketchup. other a three-course meal at Drizzling chocolate is just one home? Best date ever. form of using the cocoa and sugar The easiest way to use chocolate is mix as a garnish. Another simple to melt it. There are so many things melted chocolate is good for, and don’t method of making things look pretty is to use chocolate shavings. All it even let your mind slip into a gutter. entails is a potato peeler, a piece of The biggest trick to melting chocochocolate and something to put the late is knowing how to use the “double shavings on. I’ve used chocolate shavboiler” method. There are actual pots ings on top of cheesecakes, peanut and pans specifically used as double butter sandwiches and even milkboiler pans, but a simpler method is to shakes. It definitely ups the classy use a metal mixing boil and a quartscale by quite a bit. sized saucepan. There is also a surprisingly large Fill the saucepan halfway with water and place the bowl onto the pan. number of foods chocolate pairs well with. I’ve seen hot chilies and chocoThe bowl needs to be big enough to late turned into a marinade for meat, sit on the rim of the pan. Once this is usually seafood. People use chocolate done, turn the burner up to medium syrup in their milk as well as their cofheat. The chocolate needs to be in the fee, and some ultimate pairs are with bowl, and whoever is cooking needs to caramel or peanut butter. Or both. keep a keen eye on it, because chocoBoth is good. late can burn quickly and it melts even Despite all of these little tips, there quicker. Stir it with a spatula at least is still the best kept secret of chocoevery 15 seconds. late — chocolate frosting. Yes, it can With melted chocolate, cooks be used for covering cakes, cupcakes, can dip their favorite fruits, such as cookies or crackers, but there is an strawberries, cherries, apples, bananas even better, little known, use for chocand so on into the substance. If the olate frosting. It is easily made into chocolate is allowed to harden, left on ganache. Which, for those who don’t the tray are chocolate covered fruits. It know, is basically shiny frosting made is possible to use a fondue pot, or any from chocolate and cream. All it takes other kind of pan, and treat the melted is about 30 seconds in a microwave chocolate like dip, too. and poof. Ganache. Instead of spreadFor less sweet people, there are still plenty of options like almonds, peanuts, ing it with a knife or spatula, it is
easiest to just dip stuff into. The thing I strongly encourage is to try using a non-milk chocolate flavor. Andes mints make for excellent melted chocolate. I’ve used them to make cheesecake several times. There is also white chocolate, orange and raspberry flavored chocolate, which would be really good with pork, chicken or even bacon-flavored chocolate.
What I’m trying to say is, branch out. Don’t be afraid to try something new, even if you’re trying to impress someone over dinner on Valentine’s Day. Everyone needs to do some experimenting at least once in their life. If it turns out to be a disaster, there is always McDonald’s. Claire Whitley can be reached at crumbs@uidaho.edu
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Poisoning the mood Worst types of food to order on Valentine’s Day
been together long enough to look past this, but new couples may not be so impressed. On a broader note, be sure to avoid anything “themed” unless it’s something the couple can mutually bond over. If you’re a meatTomorrow is a day for lovers, loving country person dating a but a love affair between two people can disappear in a few short vegan city person, a trip to Buffalo Wild Wings or a steakhouse hours if you pick the is an awful idea. A general wrong place to go. rule of thumb is to rememHere’s the definitive ber Valentine’s Day is about list of places to avoid the person you’re with, not on Valentine’s Day. just you. An obvious no-go Foreign food is a gray would be any fast area for Valentine’s Day. If food joint. Seriously, Masen you know Chinese cuisine even if it’s Chipotle or Matthews inside and out, there may something equally as Rawr be less reason for concern. delicious, don’t do it. However, if Valentine’s If money is tight, take Day is your first time trying the $15 you would something completely foreign, have spent on a couple of combo meals and make something home- it could either be awesome or absolutely terrible. Sometimes, it’s cooked and thoughtful. There’s better to know exactly what you’re nothing less attractive than the ordering than to take the adventurleftover taste of a Beefy Fiveous route. Better safe than sorry. Layer Burrito marinating in your Now that you know which mouth. There are cheap ways to places to avoid, make a set of bold do Valentine’s Day, but this is not reservations at a restaurant you and one of them. your date can enjoy together. ValenAnother not-so-obvious dinner tine’s Day is a time for celebration, choice to avoid would be anything love and bonding. Making the right specializing in pasta or spaghetti. dinner choice is the best way to While it may seem classier and commemorate such an occasion. upscale, it doesn’t take away from Masen Matthews the fact that there’s no possible can be reached at way to eat spaghetti in an attracarg-arts@uidaho.edu tive manner. A lot of couples have
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Valentine’s Day is full of couples parading across campus. These are some of the romantic Vandal plans.
“I told him he doesn’t have to do anything, just give me chocolate.” Marquita Palmer Student
“And have steaks for dinner.” Cooper Brooks Student
“We don’t have any plans yet, I might be working. But we will be doing something. We might go out to dinner and have some time for ourselves.” Shadrach McHargue Student
“Probably stay home, make some lobster.” Zach Yama Student
“We are going to hang out with another couple.” Brittany Leupold Student
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A Crumbs recipe Strawberry basil cocktail
Pink drinks Drinks to share on Valentine’s Day, everyday Silas Whitley rawr
Here are some drink recipes to try out on Valentine’s day or any other day. They are all pretty simple and can quench thirst and qualms at any time of the day. Non-alcoholic versions of these drinks are easily imaginable, but just not the same. The strawberry basil cocktail is an excellent drink to show off any mixology skills to impress a special someone. Or the empty apartment. A love-a lamp is a fun drink idea that will keep everyone intrigued. The champagne bubbles make dried raspeberries rise and fall, similar to an actual lava lamp. Mimosas are usually served at breakfast for the rich and beautiful, but this blood orange drink can be served at any time. Whether sharing these drinks with friends or a special someone, be sure to try these with or without alcohol. Silas Whitley can be reached at crumbs@uidaho.edu
Ingredients n Ice n Strawberries n Lime n Basil sprigs n 1 tablespoon sugar n 1.5 ounces whiskey, vodka or gin n Club soda
Directions 1. Quarter two strawberries into a glass 2. Squeeze in a quarter of a lime 3. Chop a small basil sprig and add to glass 4. Add sugar and mix 5. Add liquor of your choice 6. Shake and strain onto ice 7. Add club soda to taste 8. Serve with a basil leaf or two
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A Crumbs recipe Love-a lamp Ingredients n Cranberry juice n Champagne n Dried cranberries
Directions 1. Add dried cranberries and 1/2 cup cranberry juice to glass 2. Add 8 ounces of champagne to the glass
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A Crumbs recipe Blood orange mimosa Ingredients n 1 blood orange n Triple-sec or orange liqueur n Champagne
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Directions 1. Squeeze blood orange into a glass, saving a slice for the rim 2. Add 1.5 oz orange liqueur 3. Fill to taste with champagne
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Host: Hello everyone and welcome to the 23rd annual Dating Game! We searched the entire country for the most eligible bachelors, and tonight one of them will go on an all-expensespaid date with our lovely bachelorette. Are you ready to meet her? Alright! Let’s bring her out! The one, the only — Stephanie Morgan! Stephanie: Hi everyone! Oh my gosh, I can’t believe I’m here! Thank you! Host: Okay everyone simmer down, simmer down. Stephanie why don’t you take your seat right here? Now, as you can see there is this big wall separating the stage in half. Obviously you can’t see your bachelors, but the audience can. It is very important that throughout this entire process the audience does not give away any details about the bachelors that might influence your choice. You are going to ask the bachelors five rounds of questions and they are going to respond. By the end of the night you are walking out these doors with one of those bachelors to a beautiful date we have prepared on, drum roll please — the island of Fiji! Stephanie: Ahhh! No way! Are you serious? Host: One-hundred percent! But you aren’t going to get to Fiji by us just sitting here talking about it. Let’s meet your bachelors! Bring out the contestants! Wow! The audience is just loving these three gentlemen. Stephanie, the mic is all yours. Stephanie: Contestant No. 1, what is your favorite aspect about your line of work? Contestant No. 1: Well as a pediatrician, I get to work with some of my favorite people in the world, children. I love seeing the look on a mother’s face when I assure them I will do everything in my power to make their child feel better. And I always do, because I’m just that awesome and, of course, incredibly good looking. Stephanie: Okay, um, thank you for that very humble answer. So, Contes-
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tant No. 2, what do you like to do during your free time? Contestant No. 2: Well, normally I play a lot of Mass Effect and Call of Duty, but I also like to play World of Warcraft and Skyrim. I’m not picky, though, since I have an Xbox One, a Play Station 4, a Wii U, a GameCube, a Nintendo 64 and an Atari 2600. Stephanie: I don’t even know what
some of those are, but thanks for sharing. Contestant No. 3, what would past girlfriends say is your biggest flaw? Contestant No. 3: I’m too committed to my job. I often bring my work home with me and have my girlfriends to try out new recipes I came up with at my restaurant. My last girlfriend ended the relationship because she had gone up two sizes in one month.
Stephanie: I choose Contestant No. 3. Host: But, we haven’t even finished round one yet. Stephanie: I don’t care. I still want Contestant No. 3. Host: This really isn’t how it works… Stephanie: Then you can ask the other two your questions. I’ve got filet mignon to eat.
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Approximately 73 percent of people who buy flowers on Valentine’s Day are men. Verona, Italy, where Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet” takes place, receives about 1,000 letters addressed to Juliet each Valentine’s Day. In the Middle Ages, young men and women drew names from a bowl to see who their Valentines would be. They would wear these names on their sleeves in public for one week, so they literally were wearing their heart on their sleeve. California produces 60 percent of American roses, but the majority of roses sold in the U.S. on Valentine’s Day are imported from South America.
Approximately 110 million roses, mostly red, are sold and delivered within a threeday time period in the U.S. One Valentine’s Day superstition says if a woman cuts an apple in half on February 14, the number of seeds found inside the fruit will indicate the number of children she will have. The oldest surviving love poem to date is written on a clay tablet from the times of the Sumerians, the inventors of writing, around 3500 B.C.
1. Overly sentimental; unpleasantly sweet
Example: To many people, Herbert concluded, Valentine’s Day is only full of the gushy and saccharine.
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From stvalentinesday.org
The Colossally Amazing Adventures of Norbert (and Friends) by Samantha Brownell Any plans for Valentine’s Day, Sammy? Just the usual. Buying on sale chocolate the day after?
Day after Valentine’s Day after a successful mission for discount chocolate... Ugh...too much chocolate... Bleh.... room’s spinning... So much chocolate... Again next year? Yes...
You know me so well.
Rawr
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REMINDER: Valentine’s Day is TOMORROW February 14th! We got your back Happy Valentine’s Day From: The Idaho Commons/Bruce Pitman Center Idaho Commons: 885 . 2667 info@uidaho.edu
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