NAVFAC volunteershelp developfuture engineers aspart of NASOceana Outdoor STEM Laboratory
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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va.—Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC)Atlantic(LANT)andMid-Atlantic (MIDLANT) volunteers supportedthe NavalAir Station (NAS) Oceana Air Show and Outdoor STEM (Science,Technology, EngineeringandMathematics)Laboratory, Sept.20.
The free event, which has been held nearly every year since 2016,allows 5th gradersfromVirginiaBeachCityandChesapeakePublicSchoolstoreceiveanexclusive sneak peek of the Air Showperformances, includingthe U.S. Navy Flight DemonstrationSquadron,theBlueAngelsandtheF-22 RaptorDemonstrationTeam;vendorbooths andactivities;andnumerousSTEMLaboratory exhibits. This year’s theme is “Inspire. Educate.Soar!
NAVFAC volunteers staffed engi-
neering-themed tables to encouragethe participating students to takepart in the command’sannualPennyBoatChallenge.
“The students geta sheetofaluminum foil,andtheydesignaboattoseehowmany pennies it can hold beforeitsinks,” said TaylorPriest,aCivilEngineerforNAVFAC LANTand STEM Coordinator. “Wetalkto thestudentsaboutweightdistribution,boat shapesand design, and buoyancy,among otherthings.”
Thischallengenotonlyleadsthestudents tothinkaboutthebasicshapeanddesignof theboatsoitcanfloatonwater,butstrategy andskillalsocomeintoplaywhentheystart addingtheweightofthepennies.
“The idea of showing these skills to a younger generation is fascinating to me …I havekidswhowereintoSTEMandbecame engineers,soIwanttocontinuetohelppush and promote STEM forother children,” said Robert Brown, aProjectManager for
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NORFOLK,Va. —The 34th Annual Virginia Children’s Festival, Hampton Roads’ mostexciting familyfestival, returnstoTownPoint Park on Saturday,October5,2024, from10amto3pm.
TheVirginiaChildren’sFestivalfeaturesavarietyofinteractiveexperiencesforchildrenages10andyoungerinmind! NEWTHIS YEAR! Shopthe Mini Maker’sMarket, where youcan purchasehandmade goods created by artistsages 12andyounger.AdditionalNEWprogrammingincludesthe Dick’s House of SportFashion Show, WeatherinaJar with 13NewsNow,andmuchmore!
Acompletelisting of festival entertainment canbefound below.Ticketsare$5(infantsagesone&underarefree)and canbepurchasedonlineatbit.ly/24VCF
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10:15am—BigBangBoom!
10:55am—NEW!MakingWeatherinaJarwith 13NewsNow
11:30am—WHROPublicMediapresentsGreenbeats
12:15pm—BigBangBoom!
1:00pm—NEW!Dick’sHouseofSportFashionShow
1:35pm—RainbowPuppetsShow
2:10pm—WHROPublicMediaMs.MarthaReads
2:30pm—TheHurrahPlayerspresentTheMagicand WonderofthePrincessKingdom
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10:15am—BaysideHighSchoolCheerleading
10:30am—Maureen’sSchoolofDance
11:00am—MusicTheoryStudios
11:30am—BellaDance
12:00pm—EvelynSchoolofDance
12:30pm—AdaptiveDanceforAll
12:45pm—SharkCityDrumline
1:00pm—LibreDanceUSA
1:30pm—NorfolkDanceCollective
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Norfolk Botanical Garden honors original gardeners during WPA Garden Heritage Celebration this Sunday, seeks more names
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NORFOLK, Va Join Norfolk Botanical Garden (NBG) for the 16th annual Works Progress Administration (WPA) Garden Heritage Celebration on Sunday September29,2024,from2:00p.m.to3:00p.m.with reception to follow. The celebration honors the 220 African American women and men whofirstplantedtheGarden86yearsagoand recognizes their hard work, dedication and legacy Admission to the Garden is free from 1:00p.m.to5:00p.m.AesiaToliver,WAVY-TV 10/WVBT FOX43 Emmy Award winning Morning and Midday anchor/reporter will serve as Mistress of Ceremonies This event willfeaturetheNBGGroundbreakerawards and reading of the 74 known WPA worker names Effortscontinuetouncoverthenames ofthe146remainingworkers
This year’s keynote speaker is Dr Antipas Harris - an international mission leader, a public theologian scholar author and speaker dedicated to redefining faith in the public square and mentoring future church leaders.HeteachesatOldDominionUniversityandpreviouslyheldatenuredpositionat RegentUniversity Asthefoundingpresident of Jakes Divinity School, he enhanced theological education within a major ministry Harrishaslecturedinternationallyandinitiatedmentoringprogramsforyoungleaders. The8thannualNBGGroundbreakeraward
is named in the honor of the WPA sculpture entitledBreakingGround,whichrecognizes the 220 WPA women and men who had a profound impact on our community The award honors individuals groups and organizationsthatexhibitcommittedandgroundbreakingleadershipandservice
In 2023, the President’s Council on Inclusion and Diversity committee created a scholarship - funded in part by Truist. The Scholarship was awarded this year to Laila Jones, a Virginia Wesleyan student. The scholarship is for the educational pursuits of underrepresented minority students who are studying in the green industry or related fields This includes Garden Cultivation, Environmental Sciences, Botany, Horticulture, Sustainability Studies, Agriculture and Landscape.
The WPA Garden Heritage Day first came to fruition in 2008 with the creation of the WPA Memorial Garden. A year later, the commemorative sculpture Breaking Ground was unveiled along with the official dedication of the garden. If you have a family member that you believe is one of the 220 WPA workers, please visit the Garden’s website Weareexpectinghigherthannormal visitation, please reserve your FREE admissionticketHERE.
About Norfolk Botanical Garden: Norfolk Botanical Garden represents an oasis of more than 65 themed gardens encompass-
ing 175 beautiful acres. From stunning plant collections to WOW - World of Wonders: A Children’s Adventure Garden, this diverse naturalbeautycanbeexploredbytram boat orwalkingtours TheGardenisaccreditedby the American Alliance of Museums recognizedasaVirginiaHistoricLandmark,listed on the National Register of Historic Places and designated a Virginia Green attraction. It is managed by Norfolk Botanical Garden, Inc. and supported by the City of Norfolk The mission of Norfolk Botanical Garden is toimmersevisitorsinaworldofbeauty,lead through environmental action, and inspire througheducationandconnectiontonature.
On June 30 1938 Representative Norman R. Hamilton announced a Works Progress Administration(WPA)grantprojecttocreate Norfolk Botanical Garden. A group of more than 200 African American women and 20 African American men were assigned to the project. The workers cleared dense vegetation under harsh conditions and planted the first azaleas around what is now called Mirror Lake. In just one year thousands of azaleas, rhododendrons, shrubs and trees wereplanted.Duringthistimeofracialsegregation, the workers were not permitted to enjoytheGardentheycreated Laborerswere paid 25 cents an hour By 1941, the Garden displayed nearly five thousand azaleas, and seventy-five landscaped acres that were encompassedbyfivemilesofwalkingtrails
OnJune 30 1938 Representative Norman R.Hamilton announced aWorks ProgressAdministration (WPA) grant project to create NorfolkBotanical Garden.Agroup ofmore than 200 AfricanAmericanwomen and 20African American menwere assigned to the project Theworkers cleared dense vegetation underharsh conditions and planted the first azaleas aroundwhat is nowcalled MirrorLake In just oneyear thousands ofazaleas,rhododendrons, shrubs and treeswere planted During this time ofracial segregation,theworkerswere not permitted to enjoythe Garden theycreated.Laborerswere paid 25 cents an hour By 1941 the Garden displayed nearlyfive thousand azaleas,and seventyfive landscaped acres thatwere encompassed byfive miles ofwalking trails.(PHOTOSCOURTESYNORFOLKPUBLICLIBRARY)
American Revolution Museum at Yorktown to host Shawnee Encampment Sept. 28 & 29 Event commemorates the 250th anniversary of Lord Dunmore’s War and the Indigenous struggle for independence
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WILLIAMSBURG, Va The American Revolution Museum at Yorktown will host a Shawnee Encampment on Saturday and Sunday,September28and29,commemoratingthe250thanniversaryofLordDunmore’s War and the Indigenous struggle for independence In the fall of 1774, Virginia’s Royal governor Lord Dunmore waged a war against the Shawnee, Seneca-Cayuga and Delaware nationsontheborderlandsofVirginia,signifyingthelastconflictofthecolonialera.
On Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., cultural educators from the Shawnee and other federally recognized nations will present interactive programs in living-historyencampmentsdepictinglifeforaShawneefamilyandShawneewarriors AShawnee family encampment will highlight seasonal cycles of living with demonstrations of finger-weaving woodworkingandtraditional cooking A Shawnee warrior’s encampment will illustrate battle tactics, prisoner taking, andcaptivityandadoption. At 2 p.m. on both days, Jeremy Turner (ShawneeTribecitizen)willpresentaShawnee perspective on Dunmore’s War in the program,“‘YouMayBeSureTheWaspsAnd
Cultural educators from the Shawnee nationwill present interactive programs highlighting the Indigenous struggle for independence.(PHOTOBYKATLYNNHANKS/CEASAR’SFORD THEATER)
YellowjacketsWillStingYouSeverely’:ShawneeParticipationinDunmore’sWar.”
The Shawnee Encampment is a program of the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation’s IndigenousPeoplesInitiative,incooperation withCaesar’sFordTheatre.
The special event is included with American Revolution Museum at Yorktown admission: $20 for adults and $10 for ages
6-12 ResidentsofJamesCity County,YorkCountyandthe CityofWilliamsburg,includingWilliam&Marystudents receive free admission with proofofresidency AbouttheAmericanRevolutionMuseumatYorktown: A partner of the Virginia American Revolution 250 Commission, the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown, open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily and located on 200 Water Street near the Colonial Parkway in Yorktown, tells the story of the nation’s founding, capturing the transformational nature and epic scale of the Revolutionanditsrelevancetoday. TheAmericanRevolutionMuseumatYorktownisadministeredbytheJamestown-Yorktown Foundation, an educational agency of theCommonwealthofVirginiaaccreditedby theAmericanAllianceofMuseums. For more information, visit jyfmuseums org/events/programs-activities/shawnee-encampment.
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NORFOLK, Va It’s been a very busy summer at the Norfolk Animal Care Center’s (NACC) pet pantry and we need your help getting stocked up so we can help pets and their families thisfall.
On Saturday, Sept. 28, NACC’s Waggin’ Wheels will be parked in front of the shelter (5585 Sabre Rd.) from 11 a.m.to1p.m.foraspecial“StufftheBus” drive-upanddrop-offpetfooddonation drive. All you have to do is drive up and shelter staff will be on hand to accept yourgenerousdonationsofdogandcat food, any flavor, any brand, wet or dry as long as it’s new and unopened. No needtogetoutofthecar!
Andspeakingofthosegenerousdonations, some of the shelter’s other mostneeded items include new or gently used towels, blankets, toys, leashes and harnesses of all sizes Perfect timing if you’re doing some fall cleaning and decluttering
Here is a list of items our animals need:
Dog/cattreats
Canned/dryfood
LiquidKMRandEsbilacfortiny kittens andpuppies
Newandgentlyusedcollars, harnessesandleashes(allsizes)
Washable,durablepettoys
Stuffedanimals
Catnip(forHappyHour)
Slipleads
Tennisballs
Peanutbutter
Assortedcattoys
Kiddiepools(forsummertime wading)
“Kong toys
Stainlesssteeldishesandbowls(tip proofandanysize)
Treatdispensingtoys
Neworgentlyusedcarriers,crates, andexercisepens
Newandgentlyuseddoghouses
Cagesorhabitatsforsmallorexotic pets
DogandCatNailclippers
Newspapersforliningcages
Papertowels
Airfresheningsprays
Dish-washinggloves
Blankets,comforters,towels(no sheets)
Isopropyl(rubbing)alcohol
FencingAssistanceProgrammaterials(forgettingdogsofftethersand keepingfamiliestogether):
Newandgentlyusedfencing materials
Tools(hammers,utilitytools, powertools,shovels,nails,screws etc.)
If you can’t make it to this donation drive,youcanhelpanytimebyshopping the NACC Amazon Wish List (online athttps://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/928ZGMQRMJ1O/ref=hz_ls biz_ex). Are you looking for a furry friend to go on fall hikes and pumpkin spice latterunswithyou?AdoptfromNACC! There are many wonderful dogs cats andsmallanimalsattheshelterwaiting fortheirforeverhomes
Unable to adopt right now? You can still help! NACC is always looking for foster families be a part of an animal’s
lifesavingjourneybyprovidingatemporaryhomeandTLCawayfromtheshelter Volunteering is another wonderful and rewarding way to help Email NACC@norfolk.govformoredetailson fosteringandvolunteering orcall(757) 441-5505
If you can’t make it to the event, we
NAVFACMIDLANT,andafirst-timeSTEM Labvolunteer “NAVFACisconnectedtoall of this, so it gives us an opportunity as volunteers to explain and show off what we do at NAVFAC, and hopefully encouragethesestudentstoonedaybecomebetter NAVFACengineers.”
Asahands-onlearningactivity thePenny BoatChallengegeneratessignificantcrowds as the students show off their talent and patiencethroughouttheday.
“The students get really competitive as theywatcheachotherbuilddifferentboats,” Priestexplained.“Whentheyworkside-bysideintheengagementstations,theystartto see who gets more pennies, and then they want to do it again, and again to get better results We also have an ongoing high score board that displays the highest number [of penniesfloated]tokeepthecompetitionand creativityflowing.”
According to the National Center for Science and Engineering website, about a quarter of the current U.S. workforce is employed in STEM occupations Events such as these not only help to plant a seed for students to seek out future STEM careers but specifically it plays a role in promoting STEM opportunities for women,personsofcolor,andpersonswith disabilities who have historically been underrepresented in U.S.-based science
and engineering fields.
“We love promoting Science, Technology Engineering and Mathematics activities such as this to allow children to ask questions about future engineering professions and get them interested in engineering,” said Melissa Dyson, Supervisory Project Manager for NAVFAC MIDLANT and STEM Coordinator “Many of these studentsincorporateengineeringintotheir dailyroutinesandtheydon’tevenrealizeit, sothiseventallowsustohelpthemidentify thoseskillsandshowthemitcanbefun The STEM fields are growing exponentially, so there’stonsofopportunities andtherewill beevenmorewithinthenext10years and NAVFACisontheforefront.”
Whilemostoftheattendingstudentsarea part of Generation Alpha who were born at a time when technological devices are gettingsmarter andeverythingisconnected digitally they also demonstrate exceptionalskillwithnon-digital,hands-onlearningactivities
“The students use different parts of their brains some learn visually, some learn by auditory, and others learn through physical activities, so this activity combines a lot of that together when our volunteers coach them and talk to them about the different elements involved,” said Priest. “Itcompletelysyncsforthem,andI’veseen students who take these basic skills home to show their parents and teachers so they can recreate the activities again at home or school.”
The NAS Oceana Air Show is an annual opportunity for the U.S. Navy to give back toourmilitaryfamiliesandthelocalHampton Roads community. Each year, the base welcomes visitors from across the country and around the world to the Navy’s East Coast Master Jet Base to experience the wonder of flight firsthand and meet the exceptional men and women of naval aviation. NAVFAC’sSTEMteamofvolunteerswill represent the command again on October 17-18forNavalStationNorfolk’sSTEMDays in Norfolk, Virginia, which will be held in
VIRGINIABEACH,VA
(September20 2024)
Stewie,the U.S.Navy’s environmentalturtlemascot gives high-fives to students at the U.S.Fleet Forces Command’s“Stewards of the Sea”exhibit as part of the NavalAirStation
conjunction with the installation’s annual FleetFest,scheduledonOct.19
NAVFAC MIDLANT provides facilities engineering,publicworksandenvironmental products and services across an area of responsibilitythatspansfromSouthCarolina to Maine, as far west as Illinois, and down to Indiana. As an integral member of the Commander Navy Region Mid-Atlanticteam,NAVFACMIDLANTprovides leadership through the Regional Engineer organizationtoensuretheregion’sfacilities and infrastructure are managed efficiently and effectively
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MeetandGreetwithPrincesses
NEW!ParticipateinengagingSTEM activitiesanddemonstrationswith JeffersonLabs
STORYTELLINGANDMORE
11:00am,12:00pm,1:00pm&2:00pm PirateSchoolwiththeDefiantCrew
10:45am,11:45am,12:45pm&2:00pm BackBayMermaidBookNook
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CraftahandmadepieceofartatArt& CraftswithChrystal
MeetandGreetwithaMermaidfrom BackBayMermaid
MeetandGreetwithaBallerina
NEW!Exploretheinstrumentpetting zoowithBayYouthOrchestrasofVirginia
NEW!CatchanenergeticcheerperformanceandpickupsomenewcheerleadingmoveswithBaysideHighSchool Cheerleading
Seethemostbubblesyouhaveeverseen inoneplaceatTheBIGBubblefestEvent
Exploremagicalwingedinsectsatthe ButterflySafari
Createyourownsidewalkartatthe ChalktheWalk
FacepaintingsbyChangingFaces& Spaces
NEW!Diveintointeractivecodingand roboticsdemonstrationswithCodeNinjas EnjoytheLemonadeStandfor CommunityBetterment
NEW!Experiencetheartofwoodblock printingwithD’ArtCenter
Learnaboutapirate’slifewithThe DefiantCrew
Channelyourinnerarchaeologistwith theDinoDig
Getactivewithlivegames&limbowith DJMelody
NEW!Connectandlearnaboutfoster careopportunitiesinHamptonRoadswith EmbraceTreatmentFosterCare
NEW!Accessvaluableresourcesfor familiesandindividualswithautismwith theFamiliesofAutismComingTogether (F.A.C.T.)
Playyourfavoritevideogamesonthe GamerBus
MeetandGreetwiththeGhostbusters
ExploretheoutdoorswithGirlScoutsof ColonialCoast
Learnhowtoplaychessandtacklegame challengeswiththeHamptonRoadsChess
Escape&unwindattheKultureCity SensoryZone
HavesomebackyardfunwithLawn Games
Constructbuildings&charactersatLego Land
CraftawaywithLemonDropMakery
WatchsciencewithMadScienceof HamptonRoads
NEW!Enjoyfamilygameactivitieswith theMauryHighSchoolFamily,Career,and CommunityLeadersofAmerica
Testyourputtingskillswitharoundof MiniPutt
NEW!Dancealongtoakid-friendly musicsetandtryoutthe“becomeyour ownDJ”interactivespacewithMusic TheoryStudios
Createuniquebraceletsandplaya duck-inspiredgamewithNewportNews Shipbuilding
Enjoyinteractivehockey-themedgames withtheNorfolkAdmirals
NEW!Makeyourownslimewith hands-onchemistrywiththeNorfolkState UniversityCollegeofScience Engineering andTechnology
Experienceroboticsdemonstrations andparticipateinexcitinggameswiththe NorviewHighSchoolRoboticsClub
NEW!Watchadynamicdrumperformanceandjoinaminidrumworkshop withSharkCityDrumline
LearnaboutSentaraHealthPlan’s healthylifestyleoptions
NEW!ReadanddiscovertheartofliteraturewithSloverLibrary
Takeapeekinsidethecarworldwith SouthernAutoGroup
ViewuniquevehiclesattheTouch-ATruckExperience
Exploredroneandaircraftdisplaysand enjoyvariousgamesandactivitiesfromthe TuskegeeAirmen
NEW!Takedribblingclassesandlearn aboutahealthylifestylethroughsoccer fromtheVirginiaBeachCityFCSemi-Pro SoccerClub
NEW!LearnaboutwildlifefromThe VirginiaZoo
StopbyWHROPublicMedia’sPBSKid’s
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NEW!Receivegiveawaysandresources tosupportthefightagainstepilepsy PTSD TBI,andseizureswithWTTS4Epilepsy
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Toys&tikesgaloreinagatedareaforour youngerfestivalguests!Toddlersmustbe 3fttallorshortertoenter
TOWNEBANKFOUNTAINPARK
Viewavarietyofcooltrucks vehicles& othermachineryattheTouch-a-Truck Experience!
ROAMINGCOSTUMECHARACTERS
BackBayMermaid
Deadpool
TheGhostbusters
TheGrinch
Princesses
RealLifeBallerina
SidtheScienceGuy
TheDefiantCrewPirates
Wolverine
All activities and performances listed are subject to change Visit festevents.org or follow@FesteventsonFacebookandInstagramforreal-timeeventupdates. The 34th Annual Virginia Children’s Festival presented by Sentara Health Plans is produced by Norfolk Festevents in partnership with the City of Norfolk and is sponsored by WHRO Public Media, Sentara,SouthernAutoGroup,Virginiaisfor Lovers,13NewsNow,CHKD,andWaterside
Aheartyway to honor Hispanic Heritage Month
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Source: Culinary.net
With apowerfulinfluence across theUnited States, Latino food provides aperfect waytocelebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month. Bring your family to thetable foratruefiestawiththisMexicanLasagna,aheartysolutionthat’sbothfillingandeasytomake.
VisitCulinary.nettofindmoreHispanic-inspiredmeal ideas
MexicanLasagna
Recipe courtesyof“Cookin’Savvy”
Servings: 4-6
1poundgroundbeef
1can(15ounces)blackbeans
1can(4ounces)chiles
2cans(14ounceseach)fire-roasted dicedtomatoes,divided
1can(15ounces)wholekernelcorn
1tablespoongarlicpowder
1tablespoononionpowder
1tablespoontacoseasoning
6cupsshreddedcheese
18taco-sizedtortillasofchoice
freshcilantro,forgarnish
sourcream,forserving
Heatovento350F. In large skillet, brownground beef; drain grease. Add blackbeans,chileswithjuices,1cantomatoeswithjuices, drained corn, garlic powder,onionpowderand taco seasoning
Open remaining can of tomatoes; takeout half and set aside.Addremaininghalfwithjuicestobeefmixture.Mix wellandturnoffheat
In 9-by-13-inch pan, line bottom with six tortillas slightly overlapping.Cover with 1/3 of beef mixture and topwith2cupsshreddedcheese.Repeatwithremaining ingredientsthentopwithreservedtomatoes
Coverpan with foil and bake30-40 minutes.Garnish withcilantroandservewithsourcream
Celebrate cozy season with acreamy, comforting meal
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Source: Mrs.T’s Pierogies
Asnugglysweater, acracklingfire and amealthat warmsyoufromtheinsideoutareperfectwaystospend acoolautumneveningwiththepeopleyoulove.
Gather aroundthe table for aheartymealfeaturing some of the mostcomforting flavors of fall -pumpkin, appleand cinnamon- plus aspecial ingredient:pierogies.Foundinthefrozenfoodaisle,Mrs.T’sPierogiesare stuffed with creamy mashed potatoes,cheesygoodness and other big,bold flavors -a comforting addition to this CreamyPumpkinSoupwithMiniPierogies. Available in 13 flavors,including 4CheeseMedley LoadedBakedPotato,Broccoli&Cheddarandothervarietiesinbothfullandminisizes,theycanbeboiled,baked, sauteed,airfriedandevengrilled,makingthemaversatile additiontoseasonaldishesofallkinds Plus,inhonorofNational Pierogy Day, youcan enter forachancetowinitemstogetcozy-pierogystyle.From
getting comfy on the couch with pierogies to enjoying them in bed, youcan win items inspired by these soft pillowy,cheese-filled pasta pockets: likea plush robe or pierogy-shaped blanket. To enter,simply follow@ mrstspierogies on Instagram, like the sweepstakes post andcommentyourfavoritewaytogetcozy
To findmorecozy recipe inspiration, visit mrstspierogies.com.
CreamyPumpkinSoupwith MiniPierogies
Prep time: 5minutes
Total time: 40 minutes
Servings: 4
1largeshallot
1largeHoneycrispapple(or11/2cups)
5garliccloves
oliveoil
2cupslow-sodiumchickenorvegetablebroth divided
2cupscannedpumpkinpuree
2teaspoonsmaplesyrup
pepper,totaste
salt,totaste
1/4teaspoonnutmeg
1/8teaspooncinnamon
2tablespoonsheavycream
freshthyme,totaste
1boxMini4CheeseMedleyMrs.T’sPierogies
Sliceshallot,peelandcubeappleandcrushgarlic. In pot over medium-lowheat,add drizzle of oliveoil andsauteshallots,garlicandapple20minutes,covered. Letmixtureslightlycoolthenaddtoblenderwith1/2cup brothandblenduntilfullycombined. In pot, add pumpkin puree; blended shallot mixture; maplesyrup;salt,totaste;pepper,totaste;nutmeg;cinnamon; remaining broth; heavy cream; and thyme,totaste Bringtolowboilthenaddfrozenpierogies.Boil3minutes
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