Roundup Events Feb 15

The goal of the Heart of Roundup newsletter is to keep community members up to date on area events and fun stories.  This is a passion project and we are excited to bring a variety of exciting new things to Roundup.

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1. Hot chocolate bar
2. Make an obstacle course
3. Snow ice cream
4. Treasure hunt Treasure
5. Board games
6. Friendship bracelets
7. Build an indoor fort
8. Indoor campout
9. Make butter
10. Marshmallow tower
11. Decorate with snowflakes
12. Photobooth
13. Slime Making
14. Balloon tennis
15. Minute to win it games
16. Snow play dough or DIY snow White playdough
17. Story stones
18. Animal charades
19. Puppet show
20. Make sugar cookies
21. Spa day
22. Indoor picnic
23. Fashion show
24. Make bird feeders
25. Racecar track with tape

Simple sugar cookie recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 1/2 cups white sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a small bowl, stir together flour, baking soda, and baking powder. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in egg and vanilla. Gradually blend in the dry ingredients.
4. Roll rounded teaspoonfuls of dough into balls, and place onto ungreased cookie sheets.
5. Bake 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden. Let stand on cookie sheet two minutes before removing to cool on wire racks.

Enjoy your homemade sugar cookies!

Creamy Tomato Soup

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 can (28 ounces) whole tomatoes
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
  

Instructions:

1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, sautéing until soft.
2. Add the whole tomatoes (with their juice), vegetable broth, and sugar. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes.
3. Use an immersion blender to purée the soup until smooth.
4. Stir in the heavy cream and heat through, without letting it boil.
5. Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil leaves.

This creamy tomato soup is delicious, warming, and perfect for enjoying on a cold, snowy day.

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