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01/15/2025

01/15/2025

This Week in Hamilton!
Thank you to all who came out for the January DCR (District Community Relations) Committee meeting yesterday at Steinert High School.
Did You Know YOU can be part of one of the following sub-committees?
💡 Climate & Culture
💡 Curriculum & Community Outreach
💡 Recruiting & Retention
💡 Suspension Findings
The next meeting is 5:00 - 6:00pm, Tuesday, February 11, 2025, Reynolds Middle School Library.

01/15/2025

NONNA’S ZUPPA INGLESE
😍👩‍🍳🇮🇹👨‍🍳👍😋😉
This delicious dessert combines layers of custard, chocolate and Alchermes-soaked ladyfingers encased in buttery shortcrust pastry.
Caged Zuppa inglese is an Italian classic revisited in a gorgeous, mouthwatering, layered tart.
Perfect for any occasion, it is a dessert that will wow family and guests alike!
Ingredients
For the Custards:
2 whole eggs
2 egg yolks
2 tbsp (15 g) flour
⅔ cup (130 g) sugar
2 strips lemon peel
5 coffee beans (optional)
2 cups (500 ml) milk
2.5 oz (70 g) dark chocolate, chopped
For the Shortcrust Pastry:
2 ½ cups (300 g) flour
½ cup (100 g) butter, softened
¾ cup (150 g) sugar
Zest of 1 lemon
2 eggs
1 pinch baking powder
For Assembly:
Ladyfingers
Alchermes liqueur, as needed ( If you can't find Alchermes liqueur you could substitute it with cherry brandy or pomegranate juice)
Powdered sugar, for dusting
Grated dark chocolate, for topping
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Prepare the Custards:
In a saucepan, whisk the eggs, yolks, flour, and sugar until smooth.
Add the milk, lemon peel, and coffee beans. Heat over medium-low, stirring constantly, until thickened.
Divide the custard into two bowls. In one bowl, add the dark chocolate while the custard is still hot and stir until fully melted.
Cover both custards with plastic wrap, ensuring it touches the surface to prevent a skin from forming. Cool completely.
2. Make the Shortcrust Pastry:
In a mixing bowl, combine flour, butter, sugar, and lemon zest. Rub the butter into the flour mixture with your fingers until crumbly.
Add the eggs and baking powder. Knead gently until the dough comes together.
Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
3. Assemble the Cake:
Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
Roll out two-thirds of the pastry and line a buttered and floured baking pan, ensuring the edges are well covered to hold the filling. Prick the bottom with a fork.
Spread a layer of chocolate custard over the base.
Arrange ladyfingers soaked in Alchermes on top of the chocolate layer.
Spread the plain custard over the ladyfingers.
Roll out the remaining pastry and cover the custard layer, sealing the edges tightly.
4. Bake and Cool:
Bake for 40 minutes or until the pastry is golden.
Remove from the oven and let cool completely.
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours for the flavors to meld.
5. Serve:
Dust the top with powdered sugar and garnish with grated dark chocolate.
Cut into squares or slices and serve chilled.

01/15/2025

Danny is another great candidate if you are looking to foster to help the overcrowding situation at the Trenton Animal Shelter! Danny is the larger tan pit mix in the photo and he has been at the Trenton Animal Shelter for close to a year now.
Danny loved to play with his friend Elton (who was adopted) and now we want to get Danny some attention! Danny is a big playful sweetheart- he is a bit shy at first, but he warms up quickly and will be your fast friend. He is playful and loves fetch. Danny has very great dog social skills and would be a good fit in a home with another dog!— at Trenton Animal Shelter.
*adoption fees are currently waived at the shelter* To apply, please visit https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSdt6qVEW0KVCw.../viewform

01/14/2025

2025 Calendars Update: Check Your Mail

The 2025 Township Calendars are being delivered by the USPS this week. While you wait for your copy to arrive, you can view and print the 2025 Township Calendar by clicking the button below.

Please note that any changes that occur throughout the year will NOT be reflected in the printed calendar. For the latest updates, visit our website.

01/14/2025

Celebrating our student athletes @ HTSD

Hamilton High School West senior, Kaitlyn Firestine
Firestine sets and example in the pool for Hamilton Hornets

01/14/2025

For everyone wanting to help the overcrowding situation at the Trenton Animal Shelter by fostering- here is RIPLEY! He is a friendly, loving adult dog with lots of energy located at the Trenton Animal Shelter! He is DOG FRIENDLY and KID FRIENDLY! He's very smart, and only wants love and attention. He's a beautiful blend of cute and cuddly, and you'll fall in love with him the moment you meet. He's a great listener and an enthusiastic learner who just needs a little more training. He is roughly 55 lbs and an adult pitbull mix. Interested? Apply today to foster or adopt!— at Trenton Animal Shelter.
*adoption fees are currently waived at the shelter* To apply, please visit https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSdt6qVEW0KVCw.../viewform

01/14/2025

This Week in Hamilton!
Congratulations to the Mercerville Elementary School 4th graders who performed their Winter Concert with Mr. Wallowitch! 🎵

01/14/2025

Hanging out at Starbucks will cost you as company reverses its open-door policy

If you want to hang out or use the restroom at Starbucks, you’re going to have to buy something.

Starbucks on Monday said it was reversing a policy that invited everyone into its stores. A new code of conduct – which will be posted in all company-owned North American stores – also bans discrimination or harassment, consumption of outside alcohol, smoking, va**ng, drug use and panhandling.

Starbucks spokesperson Jaci Anderson said the new rules are designed to help prioritize paying customers. Anderson said most other retailers already have similar rules.

The code of conduct warns that violators will be asked to leave, and says the store may call law enforcement, if necessary. Starbucks said employees would receive training on enforcing the new policy.

01/14/2025

With Robbinsville High School – We just made it onto their weekly engagement list by being one of their top engagers! 🎉

01/14/2025

Stuffed Sourdough with Spinach and Artichoke
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 loaf sourdough bread
- 1/2 cup artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
- 1/2 cup frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Using a sharp bread knife, slice the sourdough loaf diagonally into strips, being careful not to cut all the way through. Make additional cuts in the opposite direction to form a crosshatch pattern.
3. In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped artichoke hearts, thawed spinach, sour cream, softened cream cheese, half of the shredded mozzarella, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until the mixture is smooth and well blended. Set aside 1/4 of the mozzarella for later use.
4. Gently stuff the spinach and artichoke mixture into the cuts of the bread, pressing it down into the crevices.
5. Sprinkle the reserved mozzarella cheese evenly over the top of the stuffed bread.
6. Wrap the filled loaf in aluminum foil and place it on a baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, then uncover and continue baking for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is completely melted and bubbly.
7. Once done, allow the bread to cool slightly before serving it warm. Enjoy pulling apart the cheesy goodness!

01/13/2025

Garlic Parmesan Shrimp Rice Bowls 🍤
Ingredients:
For the Shrimp:
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
For the Rice:
1 cup cooked rice
For the Garlic Parmesan Sauce:
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions:
Grill the Shrimp: Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Season the shrimp with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Grill the shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
Make the Garlic Parmesan Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
Assemble the Bowls: Divide the cooked rice among bowls. Top with grilled shrimp and drizzle generously with the Garlic Parmesan Sauce.
Tips:
You can use any type of shrimp you like for this recipe.
For a spicier sauce, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the Garlic Parmesan Sauce.
Serve the bowls with your favorite side dishes, such as a green salad or a side of steamed vegetables.

01/13/2025

Celebrating athletes in Hamilton 🏀
Our Steinert High School Spartans JV Girls Basketball game.
January 9, 2025
Have a great season, Spartans! 💚