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12 A SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2016 Tips for making low-calorie treats that are kind of edible Unless you’re a hyperac- tive nine-year-old fueled by Pixie Sticks and Hostess Cupcakes without an ounce of concern for weight-gain — because concern is the ONLY ounce you’re going to gain this holiday season — then you’re like the rest of us trying to get through the next six weeks without looking like Jabba the Hutt’s stunt double. and easy” used to be my wrestling nickname.) Today, I am going to show you how to make a cup of hot chocolate that you can drink as an alternative to that buttered rum or egg nog, which are not only high in calories but, depending on the alcohol content, can lead to making a snow angel in the front yard wearing noth- ing but a Santa hat. In August. So avoid the awkwardness — and calories — with this hot and delicious alternative! (Coincidentally, “hot and delicious” is a nickname I’ve never been given.) Step 1: Grab your favorite holiday mug! Or someone else’s! Step 2: After filling your holiday mug with water and heating it in the microwave until you hear the ceramic crack. Step 3: Add one packet of low-calorie hot chocolate mix, depending on the size of your mug (or waist line). Most are only 60 calories! (of actual flavor) Step 4: Stir liberally (or conservatively, depending on where you stand on the issue) to distribute the ingre- dients evenly. Step 5: Take your first sip and enjoy the satisfying taste of responsible holiday eat- ing! Step 6: Spit out the con- tents into the nearest sink. Step 6.5: Squirt approxi- mately 1 cup of dark choco- late syrup into you tasteless hot chocolate while no one is looking. Step 7: Enjoy your bever- age, and the real satisfaction of knowing everyone is jeal- ous of your amazing “willpower.” Ok, fine. So this wasn’t exactly as low-calorie as I’d planned. Reduce, reuse and recycle your gifts and wrapping Lane County Master Recyclers invite community members to celebrate the sea- son of giving by reducing, reusing and recycling waste that is typically generated at the holidays. The Waste-Free Holidays Campaign highlights several fun, low-cost and simple waste prevention strategies families can use through New Year’s Day. New items are added throughout the season so check back periodically for inspira- tion and announcements of waste-free events in our area. Visit www.lanecounty.org/ lessisbest to view tips and resources to help create a truly Buying or Selling? I can help. Parkside Dr #1200 – Not too many beach area lots left. This one is cleared with a few trees remaining. Level, 0.18 ac lot with under- ground power, water available, and a blanket septic approval for a sand filter system. And this lot has no CCRs. $42,000. #2299- 14639483 enjoyable season. For more information on becoming a Master Recycler, call Kelli Bell at 541-682- 2059. Ned is a syndicated columnist with News Media Corporation. His latest book, “Pearls of Writing Wisdom: From 16 years as a shucking columnist” is available online at Port Hole Books. Brought to you by this newspaper in partnership with PUBLIC NOTICES Always in your newspaper: Now in your inbox, too. Celebrate the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe. A special mass, music and food will be at 7 PM on Monday December 12th. Everyone is welcome to come and celebrate with us. Melody Beaudro Principal Broker 541 991-2151 But at least you won’t have to worry about ending up in the yard making snow angels again. I hope you’ll join me next week, when I share my recipe for making holiday fudge you can eat without the guilt (or any actual mem- ory of it). 1749 Highway 101 • 541-997-1200 I f n o b o d y k n o w s w h a t ’ s g o i n g o n , n o b o d y c a n d o a n y t h i n g a b o u t i t . 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CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK Ned Hickson What this means is finding a healthy balance between satisfying your God-given right to partake in all of those delicious holiday treats while, at the same time, adhering to the God-given Commandment to avoid glut- tony. Yes, the Lord does indeed work in mysterious ways. Take fruitcake for example... No, seriously; please take mine. That’s why today I’ll be sharing quick and easy holi- day recipe tips that are both low-calorie and delicious! (Coincidentally, “quick
