Drink up: Holiday recipes By Eric Wilkins, Staff Writer ‘ ith Halloween now behind us and the holiday time in full swing, it’s time to grab a seasonal drink and hit the couch by the fireside. Here are three simple recipes that even the most inept klutz can make! EGGNOG First up is one of the greatest beverages of all time: eggnog. This is a booze free version, but I hear a half cup of rum can be added to the milk and vanilla . (supposedly). I personally have no idea. What You’ll Need: 2 eggs ¥% cup of sugar ¥% cup of milk 1/8 tsp vanilla extract 1 cup of heavy cream nutmeg Procedure: Start by cracking those eggs and emptying them (whites and yolks) into a bowl. Now make like Michael Jackson and “Beat It.” When the eggs are of a satisfactory consistency, pour in the sugar and carry on with your beating. Once a slight foam is present, mix in the milk and vanilla. Next, grab another bowl and beat the cream until it becomes thicker, but NOT until it becomes whipped cream— you want to achieve a thick liquid here! Now fold the cream into the egg mixture, and refrigerate. When the desired temperature is reached, sprinkle a pinch of nutmeg over each serving. Serve immediately. UBER THICK COCOA This is essentially a chocolate pudding “beverage”, but it is very comforting to drink, even if it is a little overwhelming for those not possessing a chocolate/ cocoa craving. What You’ll Need: 2 cups of milk ¥% cup of cocoa powder % cup of sugar Procedure: Head over to the stove and grab a saucepan. Pour the milk into the saucepan and adjust the heat to medium-high. Add the cocoa and sugar, and stir. Ensure that you stir throughout the process until the liquid comes to a boil. Once boiled, pour into a cup and enjoy! Add a marshmallow or two (if you have a delicious death wish to attend to). WASSAIL Wassail is a warm holiday punch, perfect for gatherings. What You’!l Need: 1 % cinnamon sticks 1 tsp whole cloves % tbs chopped crystallized ginger O cups of sugar 2 cups of water 2 cups of orange juice % cup of lemon juice 4 cups of apple juice Procedure: Pour the water into a saucepan and turn the stovetop setting to medium- low. Add the sugar, cloves, cinnamon sticks, and ginger. Stir until the sugar is dissolved. Next, set a timer for approximately 18-20 minutes. When a few minutes are left on the timer, grab a punch bowl, pour all the juices in, and stir a few times to ensure they mix. When the allotted time has finished, remove the spices from the water, and pour the spiced water into the punch bowl. Stir and enjoy. ~~ sad enerta: one happy beginning By Laurel Borrowman, Life & Style Editor hen I applied for the Life & Style Editor position with The Other Press \ast week, I admit: I was apprehensive. The thought of adding in another responsibility to my already ram-jam packed schedule was daunting. I attend Douglas full- time as a Print Futures student, my “regular” job has me working as a copyeditor 21 hours per week, I write and edit a music review blog, I freelance write for a resto-lounge, and on occasion, I enjoy showering and sleeping. On top of that, I said to myself, “Self? Life and style? What do you know about either of those?” A good 80 per cent of my belongings hail from the bowels of Salvation Army or my roommate Emily’s cast-away pile. Following in the footsteps of the one- and-only Babe on a Budget Stephanie Trembath, the fashion powerhouse and style master (have you seen her in person?), I felt like I had some pretty badass boots to fill. Can you blame me? On the other hand, if there is one thing I know about myself, it’s that I live by Parkinson’s Law (math students, prepare to cringe; I’m about to bastardize and oversimplify something you have been taught far more appropriately than my application). Articulated in 1955 by Cyril Northcote Parkinson, Parkinson’s Law states that work expands to fill the time available to do said work. I translate that in a slightly different way to also mean the amount of time you have to do something is the amount of time you will take to do something. How else do you manage to hand in your term papers, study for your exams, make a cameo with your friends on a Saturday, and sneak in an episode or two of Weeds every single week? Somehow, I keep getting everything done. So why wouldn't 1 take on another job? I applied. After all, it was just applying. I didn’t actually have the job. Then I got an interview. I hummed and hawed and pondered the hypothetical situation of being the Life & Style Editor. How would I find the time? Could I even edit or write articles about life and style? Could I live on a solid four hours of sleep every night? Should I go for the crunchy or the smooth Adam’s peanut butter next time I have to stock up? Important ponderings like those: Nonetheless, I went to the interview. I got the job, and here I am folks. Your new Life & Style Editor. To be perfectly sincere, I feel honoured. I realize I just disclosed all my qualms to you, but fear not. You'll still be getting a healthy dose of what you’ ve been used to in the past: what’s rad, what’s ridiculous, what’s cheap, how to cope with school, how to cope with life, how to cope with decisions on peanut butter consistency, and so on. Hopefully I’ll bring a fresh perspective to the section. You’ll get to hear about some of my endeavours, such as brewing beer in the sweaty confines of my shared apartment, the chronicles of purging excess material goods from my life, and general discussion-worthy topics, advice, and a bit of debauchery. I hope to impart some thrifty tips and knowledge to you on clothing, accessories, and being the most rad you that you can be. To me, these things define life and style. Last but not least, I’d like to leave you with an encouraging and (hopefully) sanity-provoking note as you head into what is likely the craziest time of the year. Yes, your schedule is going to get more ram-jam packed, and yes, there will be times when you feel like your head is going to explode. Don’t cave in and don’t give up on yourself. Take a step back and see the big picture. Recognize that there is time for everything that you have to do and what you want to do if you sincerely put the effort in. If you’re like me, your sleep and/or showering time may get slightly compressed (I call this being “efficient”), but don’t forget: make the time, and you can make it work. After all, it’s basically the law.