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Contributors Moody Magazine’s Monthly Specials are produced by members of the Magazine Committee, a subsidiary of the Moody College of Communication’s Communication Council at the University of Texas at Austin.
HELEN HULSEY
JULIA WHITEHORN
EMMA BITTNER
EMILY PAPE
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Recipe of the Season: Pumpkin Gnocchi
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Hauntings on the 40 Acres and Beyond
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Creepy Curations
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RECIPE OF THE SEASON
pumpkin gnocchi 3
by Julia Whitehorn
Are you ready to fall in love with this pumpkin inspired recipe? Gather your friends for a fun cooking night to whip up a cute and festive lunch or dinner! Servings: 4 Prep time: 20 mins Cook time: 10 mins
INGREDIENTS 1 ⅓ cup pumpkin puree 3 medium russet potatoes 2 cups flour ½ tsp garlic 1 tsp salt
TO SERVE Sauce of choice Handful of sage sprigs Fresh kale or spinach Toasted walnuts
DIRECTIONS Prepare the skin-on potatoes by bringing a large sauce pot to a boil and then let cook for about twenty minutes or until they can be pierced by a fork or knife. Strain the potatoes in a colander then mash them with a potato masher or fork before transferring them to a mixing bowl. Add the pumpkin puree to the potatoes along with the remaining ingredients. Then using a spatula or wooden spoon, mix until fully incorporated. Once the mixture starts to form a dough, start kneading it with your hands until it becomes smooth and easily stays together (prevent overmixing, otherwise gnocchi will be tough).
Cut or separate the dough into 3-5 roughly even pieces and roll each into small ball around 1.5cm long. Using a knife, score each ball like an asterisk, making diagonal cuts that cross each other in the middle. Repeat with each section of dough or freeze them for later use! To cook your gnocchi, bring a large salted pot to a boil and drop about 3-4 in at a time until they float to the top. Using a slotted spoon, remove the gnocchi that rose to the top and then transfer to an alternate dish until all gnocchi are fully cooked. At this point, you can choose to pan fry them with butter or oil until crispy, or you can serve them as is! Whichever method you choose, serve warm and with desired or suggested toppings. Enjoy!
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HAU N TI N GS
ON THE 40 ACRES AND BEYOND by Emma Bittner
Double double toil and trouble, Fire burn and cauldron bubble. The slightly cooler breeze that has rolled through Austin signals that spooky season is upon us. While the early football games and syllabus week are fun, it’s clear that we as a collective are patiently waiting for fall and the festivities that follow. As we anxiously await costume contests and Halloween parties, there are some haunted hot spots in close proximity to campus that you can explore. Close to home, Littlefield Mansion is located on the edge of campus and is notorious for its haunted past. The home was owned by George and Alice Littlefield, who were seen as a huge part of the success of UT. At the age of 65 Alice was diagnosed with an unexplained “nervous condition” that left her paranoid of impending doom.
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Her paranoia caused panicked outbursts, leading George to seek help. Under recommendation of the doctor, Alice was kept in the Littlefield house and cared for by nurses until George passed away. With George gone, Alice was no longer paranoid of someone hurting him and overcame her condition. At the age of 88, Alice passed away and was buried next to her husband at Oakwood Cemetery. It is rumored that Alice haunts the Littlefield Mansion as well as the dorm in their namesake. Students have reported hearing unexpected noises and moaning coming from the walls. Events and lectures are often held in the Littlefield Mansion, so you’ll have to check it out for yourself. Just down the street, Austin’s Inn at Pearl Street also holds its own haunted tale. Previously home to Judge Charles A. Wilcox and his family, followed by a series of renters, the former home was converted to an inn in the 1990s. There have been reported sightings of a woman carrying a child walking through the house or sitting in a rocking chair at the inn. Additionally, noises and lights have been heard while the place was empty and without electricity. As you can see, the city of Austin has a long history of paranormal rumors and creepy locales. Take a visit to some of these spooky locations if you dare!
Image credits to Larry D. Moore Licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0
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a playlist of terrifying tunes and boneyard bops
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written by Emily Pape illustrated by Helen Hulsey The spookiest time of the year has finally crept up on us! This playlist is the best way to get in the bone-chilling mood, filled with dance-able favorites by Billie Eilish, Rihanna, and Kesha, with some of the oldies by Queen, Michael Jackson, and more.
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Call aux at the next Halloween party because these jams will surely bring out everyone’s wild side! Listen here or conjure up your own ultimate Halloween playlist that even a goblin would approve.
SCAN TO LISTEN!
here’s a sneak peek:
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