Ashley and Brad Show - ABS 2022-12-13

<p>news<br /> birthdays/events<br /> have you incorporated zoom into your holiday gatherings?<br /> what's the grinchiest place during the holidays?<br /> news<br /> pros and cons of the holidays<br /> what are the important waist measurements<br /> game: slogan game<br /> news<br /> do you give the same gift to everyone on your list?  <br /> eco friendly gifts<br /> game: scattergories<br /> news<br /> 90 year old man saves his own life<br /> did you know nutcrackers crack nuts<br /> goodbye/fun facts....national hot cocoa day...The first origins of cocoa can be traced back to 5000 years.  Of course, the chocolate back then was much different from that which we consume now, as sugar was still scarce.  It would not be until it was introduced to Europe and adopted as a luxury drink of the wealthy that it would be sweetened....nowadays....the sweeter the better: we add marshmallows or whipped cream. the health benefits of drinking hot cocoa abound. Cocoa contains significant amounts of antioxidants that may help prevent cancer. They have also shown that the cocoa bean helps with digestion.  If you are an ambitious hot cocoa fan, try your hand at making hot cocoa bombs....there are boundless recipes and how to videos online</p>