A Brigham Young University Student Journal
by Alissa Holm Voted “Best City Tour” on KSL, the Grimm Ghost Tour in Salt Lake City is a unique and creative weekend activity. The Grimm Ghost Tour takes participants across Salt Lake to visit the city’s most haunted locations. Filled with thrilling stories, mysterious …
The staff of Stance for the Family would like to wish everyone a happy Easter. Today is a day to be with family, have ham, and have Easter egg hunts. Most importantly, though, today is a day to remember Jesus Christ. Our Savior truly suffered …
Stance for the Family stands with the LDS Church in its defense of marriage: “As a church, our doctrinal position is clear: any sexual activity outside of marriage is wrong, and we define marriage as between a man and a woman. However, that should never, ever be used as justification for unkindness. Jesus Christ, whom we follow, was clear in His condemnation of sexual immorality, but never cruel. His interest was always to lift the individual, never to tear down” (Michael Otterson, 2010).
This is from a statement the Church made in response to a petition on gay marriage made by the Human Rights Campaign in 2010. Watch the entire statement here.
by Rachel Nielsen “Raising Resilient Children” was written by Lyle J. Burrup and published in the March 2013 issue of the Ensign. A few years ago I had the chance to hike in the mountains for three days with fifteen teenage girls. I learned a …
by Aimee Hancock “It’s double the giggles and double the grins, and double the trouble if you’re blessed [to be a] twin.” —Author Unknown “Wait, there are two of you?” I’ve heard this so often, it should be included on my headstone. My sister and …
by Jenna Hoffman
Walking apples are quick, easy, and healthy(ish)! And they are perfect for enjoying on the go. What more can you ask for? I’ve been eating them since I was a child, and no matter who I share them with, they never fail to please.
Ingredients:
1 apple (gala and fuji work the best)
peanut butter
chocolate chips
marshmallows
craisins
Using a sharp knife, cut out the center of the apple to make a bowl. Make sure to remove all the seeds, but leave at least a centimeter of apple at the bottom. Spread peanut butter inside the apple, then add the other ingredients as desired. Voila! Now you’re free to hurry out the door—this isn’t called a “walking apple” for nothing.
Enjoy!
by Brittany Bruner As a young, female student near graduation, I have taken great interest in reading some of the news pieces circulating by women in positions of power about balancing family life with work. This started with my exposure to “Why Women Still Can’t …
Spencer is a BYU student and a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Visit his blog, “For a Wise Purpose.” Copy . . . Paste . . . Post . . . Thus began the scariest day of my life. I …
by Lauren Atkinson
Recipe by Sterling Gray in the Mecham Family Recipe Book.
If the thought of using real live yeast makes you cringe, overwhelms your meager baking abilities, or fills you with apathy, you’re not alone. And you’re not out of luck! I recently happened upon this recipe for delicious, flaky, white, homemade breadsticks. It requires only the ingredients you’ve already got in stock, and takes minimal food-handling skills. Now there’s no need to fret over yeast rising and growing and molding. Following the instructions below, even amateurs can whip up impressive and irresistible breadsticks. Plus, these breadsticks are conducive to creativity. Add some more flavor by sprinkling toppings like cheese, garlic salt, cinnamon and sugar (think churros!), or chocolate chips. Note that, like most treats, these breadsticks are best made in a double or triple batch and shared with friends, roommates, and potential love interests.
Ingredients:
1/2 c. butter
2 1/2 c. flour
4 tsp. sugar
4 tsp. baking powder
2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 cups milk
Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees
2. Put butter into a 9×13 pan and melt it in the oven.
3. Mix the dry ingredients first.
4. Add the milk. Mix well.
5. On a floured surface, roll the dough into a 9×13 rectangle. Cut it into strips. Twist the strips if desired.
6. Place the strips of dough in the buttered pan. Once they are all placed, turn them over to get butter on both sides.
7. Bake for about 20 minutes.
8. Get creative with toppings (add them on with 2 minutes to go for maximum melting).
Fife’s Fabulous Fantasy Chocolate Cake by Alissa Holm Today, I am opening up the vault of my favorite recipes and sharing my absolute favorite dessert recipe. When I had this chocolate cake for the first time, I didn’t know it was possible to make a …