Hygge Times january 2018

THE HYGGE TIMES NEW YEARS EATS!

By Ashley Sinon Across differing territories and invisible borders, the world celebrates the shift into the New Year together. While the holiday shows a rare unity on earth, it also reveals the diversity of how countries of the world enjoy the festivity.

If you happen to be ringing in the New Year in Spain, munch on a grape for each toll of the bells at midnight; aim for the sweeter ones said to bring prosperity in the coming months. Find yourself in Japan? Be sure to slurp up some Toshikoshi Soba, just don’t cut the buckwheat noodles as the length represents a longer life. In Germany, doughnuts are favored, the round shape alluding to the cycle of the year completing. Beware the favored Berliners, which usually contain jam or jelly, at this time of year the sweet filling may have been mischievously been substituted with mustard! This New Years may all the countries we belong to be filled with joy and peace to carry into 2018.

NEW YEARS RESOLUTIONS Compiled by Nitan Chander

“Travel more and see the world” -Angela Wang, Director, HR “Stop procrastinating, read more, and spend more time with the people that matter” -Nitan Chander, Recruiting Specialist “Accomplish my two life-long goals” -Gigi Flaherty, Manager, GNFH “Start up a catering business” -Renisha Barry, Cook, GNFH “Go on more adventures” -Erin Massano, HR

January 2018 Edition

COMING T HIS JANUARY Keep your eyes out + ears open for the company holiday party! time + location tbd.

Birthdays Name

Location

Date

Tokio Infante Nunez

Rhubarb

8

Kelly Tyrrell

Agern

12

Cristian Pineda

GNFH

13

Ebony Prescod

Norman

14

Nicholas Porpiglia

Norman

17

Mathias Andersen

Rhubardb

18

Juadimir A Jerez-Bare

Rhubarb

22

Courtney Petty

GNFH

26

Martin Jacobsen

Rhubarb

29

Work Anniversaries Jonas Andersen

GNFH

4

Syeda Ayesha Begum

GNFH

4

Kate Bell

Agern

6

Gunnar Karl Gislason

Agern

6

Omar Hossain

Brownsville Roasters 8

Hygge Times Editorial Board Claus Meyer Angela Wang Hannah Kramer Jenny Pura Christine McGrath Ashley Sinon Erin Massano Christian Paulino Nitan Chander Justin Appleby

Publisher, Chairman Executive V.P., Talent and Inclusion Executive V.P., Editorial Committee Editorial Page Editor Editorial Page Editor Journalist Contributor Contributor Contributor Contributor

Not ready to commit to the Committee?

Come meet us anyway at Almanak (GNFH) on 1/4 @ 3:30pm

THE HYGGE TIMES DUTCH WINDMILL COOKIES

Here’s a Christmas recipe from my family.

By Justin Appleby .5 cups blanched almonds, toasted 1.5 cup all-purpose flour .5 teaspoon baking soda 1.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon .5 teaspoon ground ginger .25 teaspoon ground cardamom .25 teaspoon ground coriander .25 teaspoon ground nutmeg .125 teaspoon ground cloves .25 teaspoon salt .5 cup softened unsalted butter .5 cup light brown sugar .5 cup sugar 1 egg

speed until light and fluffy. Add egg and beat until combined.

With the mixer on low speed, add in the flour mixture and mix until just moistened and combined.

Flatten the dough into a disk, wrap well with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least three hours, but preferably overnight.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line several cookie sheets with parchment paper.

Roll dough 1/8 inch thick on a lightly floured surface. Cut out cookies and place on sheets about 1 inch apart.

Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, rotating sheets halfway through, until firm and lightly golden around the edges.

Cool sheets on wire racks for a couple minutes before transferring cookies directly onto wire racks with a spatula to finish cooling.

SUPER SIMPLE OVERNIGHT OATS

EASY & HEALTHY BREAKFAST

By Christine McGrath prep. time: less than 5 minutes total time: 8 hours/overnight makes one serving .5 cup rolled oats 1 cup milk (any kind) 1 tablespoon chia seeds 1 tablespoon maple syrup

Using a food processor, finely grind the almonds with 2 tablespoons of the flour. Whisk together ground almonds with the rest of the flour, baking soda, spices, and salt in a bowl and set aside.

In a stand mixer, cream together butter and sugars on medium-high

Add rolled oats to bowl or jar. Add milk, chia seeds, and maple syrup.

Stir ingredients together and leave in fridge overnight to set.

May be enjoyed as is, or topped with fruits, nuts, or berries.

Mix it up by stiring in a few dashes of cinnamon, cocoa powder, gingerbread spice, etc. or even 2 tablespoons of your favorite peanut or almond butter before refrigeration!

January 2018 Edition

Cartoon By Christian Paulino – Backserver, Almanak: The Restaurant

THE HYGGE TIMES NEW YEARS CROSSWORD

By Ashley Sinon -Server, Agern

New Years Crossword

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ACROSS 1. Fish eaten boiled at New Year celebrations in Denmark 4. Some keep them, some break them 5. A speech made before champagne

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DOWN 1. What is used to jump into the New Year 2. Where NYC celebrates the New Year 3. 4, 3, 2, 1

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HR HOURS JANUARY 2018

1. Fish eaten boiled at New Year celebrations in Denmark 4. Some keep them, some break them 5. A speech made before champagne Angela Wang 10:00 am – 2:00 pm GCT

Down

1. What is used to jump into the New Year

Nitan Changer 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Rhubarb

2. Where NYC celebrates the New Year

Angela Wang Angela Wang Nitan Changer 10:00 am – 2:00 10:00 am – 2:00 9:00 am – 3:00 pm GCT pm Norman pm Rhubarb

3. 4, 3, 2, 1

Angela Wang 10:00 am – 2:00 pm GCT

Erin Massano 9:30 am – 3:00 pm GCT

Erin Massano 9:30 am – 3:00 pm GCT

Nitan Changer 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Rhubarb

Nitan Changer Angela Wang Angela Wang 10:00 am – 2:00 10:00 am – 2:00 9:00 am – 3:00 pm pm GCT pm Rhubarb Rhubarb

Angela Wang 10:00 am – 2:00 pm GCT

January 2018 Edition CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR DECEMBER CROSSWORD PUZZLE WINNERS! Pictured below, from top: Lillian Lin, Soeren Budtz, Airi Shibayama, & Julie Bengtsson