The Current | Vol. 31 Issue 16

January 5, 2021 | nsucurrent.nova.edu 6 Arts & Entertainment As the nights get chillier and that familiar cool wind comes rolling in, there’s no better way to appreciate the crisp winter weather than with some recipes fromup north.Whether it’s a hearty soup or stew, steaming baked casseroles straight from the oven or a fresh slice of Kringle with a cup of coffee, the midwest is full of recipes to keep you warm this winter. A few of our midwestern members of student media shared some of their favorite dishes that remind them of home -- even if that’s over a thousand miles away. Note: it’s entirely possible that these dishes are eaten in other places in the country beyond the midwest. Additionally, every family might use different ingredients or have a new spin on a recipe. We hope you enjoy our takes on these foods that can be found on dinner tables across the region. Wild rice soup Madelyn Rinka, co-editor-in-chief at The Current Ingredients: ½ cup Midwest-grown wild rice ½ cup brown rice 8 cups vegetable broth 4 large carrots 4 stalks of celery 1 onion Dash of salt (seasoned or garlic salt works well) 3-4 cloves of garlic Music is one of the things in this world that lasts forever and has breached generational gaps throughout history. In honor of National Rock Day, we’re taking a look at rock history and examining some fossils of the genre. Stemming from the early 1950’s with trendsetters like Elvis Presly who took the world by storm breaking hearts, to the loud and proud 1980’s metal sound of Metallica, fueled by rage and hardwired to self-destruct, to the hypnotizing vibes of the 2000’s band The Arctic Monkeys, rock music has managed to stay on the air waves. The fast-paced, heart pounding and ear- deafening world of rock and roll has led the charge of a social revolution of fighting against “theman.”Many rock songs revolve around the themes of standing up for what you believe in and questioning those who are in control. Nirvana 2 tablespoons onion powder 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 1 teaspoon powdered rosemary ½ teaspoon powdered sage ½ teaspoon powdered oregano 2 cups mushrooms 2 cup cream or milk of your choice Cracked black pepper Instructions: 1. Read the package of your wild and brown rice -- cook the rice according to the instructions on the package, using vegetable broth instead of water. Note: you may need to add in the different rices at separate times in order to have them cook together. 2. When there’s approximately 20 minutes left for the rice to cook, add the chopped carrots, celery and onion to a large stock pot, along with a splash of vegetable broth to help them cook. Salt lightly. 3. Once the carrots, celery and onions start to get tender (around 15 minutes on medium heat), add in the garlic, spices and herbs. 4. After five minutes, add in the coarsely chopped mushrooms. 5. Once the rice has finished cooking, slowly add in the broth and rice to the stock pot with the vegetables. 6. Bring the soup back to a boil, and once Nirvana is an American rock band that was formed in Aberdeen, WA, in 1987. Founded by lead singer-songwriter and guitarist Kurt Cobain and bassist Krist Novoselic, the band went through a succession of drummers before recruiting the legendary Dave Grohl in 1990. They settled on the name Nirvana, going for a more tranquil and graceful name even though they were one of the first bands to be considered part of the “grunge” subculture, an alternative rock subculture that bloomed in Seattle, WA. While successful throughout their career, Nirvana came to an end in 1994 when Cobain was found dead in his home. Foo Fighters Nirvana’s drummer, Dave Grohl, went on to form the band Foo Fighters as a one-man project in 1994 after Kurt Cobain’s death. Foo Fighters went on to become its own popular band, recruiting new members and selling over 30 million records since 2018. Like Nirvana, Foo Fighters is placed in the Midwestern recipes to keep you warm Celebrate National Rock Day with rock bands the mushrooms are tender, add in the cream or milk and stir. 7. Serve piping hot with cracked black pepper, fresh sourdough bread and a side of cranberry relish. Packer’s Booyah Sofia Gallus, arts & entertainment editor at The Current Ingredients: 1 tablespoons olive oil 2 ½ lbs boneless chicken thigh 2 ½ lbs short ribs, preferably with bone-in 2 chopped onions 2 stalks celery, sliced 8 cups chicken broth 2 bay leaves Salt and ground black pepper 4 cups cabbage 1 cup diced tomato 1 ½ lbs sliced potato 3 sliced carrots 1 cup frozen peas 1 tablespoon lemon juice Instructions: 1. Heat olive oil in a large pot on medium high. 2. Add beef and chicken and allow to cook for about 10 minutes or until beef is browned. 3. Remove short ribs and chicken from the pot. Allow the chicken to cool, then grunge genre of rock. Some of their most popular songs include “All My Life,” “The Pretender” and “Everlong.” Van Halen Last year, we lost one of the most influential musicians of the classic rock era when Edward Lodewijk Van Halen lost his long-fought battle with throat cancer. The word ‘legend’ simply does not hold enough grandeur to honor the existence of the musical revolutionist, as his band Van Halen is one of the top 20 best-selling artists of all time and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2007. Van Halen has released countless hits, like “Jump,” and “Eruption” and you’ve surely heard one of the timeless classics in some action movie or wandering through Disney’s Hollywood Studios. AC/DC One of the biggest names in rock history, remove the skin and set aside the meat. 4. Cook onions and celery in the fat remaining in the pot for about four minutes. 5. Stir in chicken broth and bay leaves. 6. Add back the short ribs and chicken and allow the pot to boil. 7. Reduce heat to low and place a cover over the pot, allowing it to simmer for 30 minutes. 8. After the chicken is cooked, remove chicken from the pot and shred it before placing it in the refrigerator. 9. Allow the stew to continue cooking for another hour. 10. Remove short ribs from stew and discard excess fat and bones. 11. Strain the stew and discard solids. 12. Add the liquid back to the pot and add beef, cabbages, diced tomatoes, potatoes and carrots. 13. Set heat on medium and allow to simmer until all the vegetables are cooked. Stir in chicken, peas and lemon juice until heated fully. Season with salt and ground black pepper. If you would like to read about more midwerstern recipes, check out nsucurrent. nova.edu AC/DC, was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame back in 1988 and again in 2003. AC/DC is an Australian rock band formed by Scottish artists Malcom and Angus Young. Their original and catchy name came after a type of electrical current.While they originated in Australia, they were largely popularized in the United States. They have released 17 studio albums since 1975, selling over 200 million albums. Rock music has not only made a huge impact on this country and the world, but it has changed music forever. Being a fan of rock music means being connected to a worldwide culture, from English bands like The Beatles and the British Invasion, to classic American rock bands like Guns N’ Roses. Cheers to many more years of hard rock music. and the British Invasion, to classic American rock bands like Guns N’ Roses. Cheers tomanymore years of hard rockmusic. By: Student Media Staff By: Gabriel J. Stone Contributing Writer Snow falling, warm hot cocoa steaming and Christmas conifers blooming are all signs of the winter season. Seeing as you’re probably reading this in South Florida, you have little chance of seeing any of those. It may be difficult to tangibly feel that cozy, wintery spirit under the Florida sun, but it’s not impossible. Check out these five books to be effortlessly transported into a winter wonderland this season. “The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe: The Chronicles of Narnia” by C.S. Lewis This classic children’s tale is enjoyable for all ages at any time of the year, but there’s nothing like readingitduringthewintermonthswithacupofhot cocoa. Even though itmaynot be snowingoutside, C.S. Lewis’s gorgeous, fantastical descriptions of the dreamy, frozen world of Narnia will make you feel like it is. The beautiful wintery atmosphere of the book is timeless and will never fail to get you smiling and daydreaming about awinter wonderland. “Let It Snow” by John Green, LaurenMyracleandMaureenJohnson Thereisnootherbookthatcapturestheeuphoric Christmas spirit as youthfully as this book. It’s written by three well-established young adult authors, and their collaboration truly resulted in a Christmas miracle. The book takes place during the holidays, telling three separate stories of young love amidst a raging blizzard. These three tales intertwine perfectly in the end, leaving the reader feeling as satisfied as drinking a cup of eggnogwould. “Murder on the Orient Express” by Agatha Christie You might recall the blockbuster movie of the Five books to get cozy with this winter same title, which came out in 2017, but the book is much better. This suspenseful wintertime tale puts an entertaining twist on the classic murder mystery on a train story, but you’ll have to wait until the ending to know just what that means. “A Game of Thrones” by George R.R. Martin The first installment of the “Game of Thrones” series, this book’s tagline is reason enough to include it on this list: “Winter is coming.” That constantly repeated sentence as well as the dark descriptions of what exactly this entails puts the reader inawintertime mood that is similar to that of “Murder on the Orient Express” and quite unlike the fuzzy feeling of “Let It Snow.” Still, there is indescribable merit in this suspenseful, goosebump-inducing writing style. You’ll feel cold in the best way possiblewhen reading this book, and as you go on, you’ll find it increasingly difficult to put down. “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix” by J.K. Rowling Perhaps the most universally appealing book on this list, “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix” is the fifth installment of the Harry Potter series, but don’t let that deter you from picking it up if you’ve never read the first four novels. Many consider this as the turning point in the series in which the plot truly picks up, so don’t consider it completely necessary to read its predecessors. It was impossible not to include a Harry Potter book in this list because J.K. Rowling’s beautiful, cozy descriptions of the holidays at Hogwarts are just too iconic. Despite this being one of the darker installments in the series, it will fill you with a sense of wonder and make you feel like you’re sitting in a gorgeous castle being blanketed by snow. By: Nicole Shaker Contributing Writer