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The lives of ancient Egyptians were inextricably intertwined with magic. It was present in everything from religion to politics, and from birth to death. Magic was such a prevalent force that in the early third century AD, the Christian theologian and philosopher Titus Flavius Clemens, better known as Clement of Alexandria, declared that: “Egypt was the mother of magicians.” Up until the Roman period, Heka was the ancient Egyptian word for magic, but that word was not so clearly defined for the ancient Egyptians, and it could be seen as a force of nature which could also assimilate the attributes of a divine being in human form. As a being, Heka was believed to have been created by Atum at the beginning of time, he was also said to be the son of Khnum, who also created individuals’ souls. Legends say that Heka battled and conquered two serpents, and he was usually depicted as a man choking two giant entwined serpents. While the practice of magic was hailed for its life-giving and enhancing properties by some – for example it was linked with remedies in medicine, it was also vilified by others as a dark art. This concept is examined further in the following presentation ‘Magic and Demonology in Ancient Egypt’ with Rita Lucarelli, Associate Professor of Egyptology, Department of Near Eastern Studies; Faculty Curator of Egyptology, Phoebe A. Hearst Museum of Anthropology, University of California, Berkeley. In the video, Lucarelli reveals how the concepts of ‘magic’ and ‘demons’ were defined and used in ancient Egypt, with a special focus on the roles that demons played in magical practices and spells. Read moreSection: Ancient WritingsNewsHistoryAncient TraditionsPreviewRead Later 

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Chocolate Covered Strawberry Bark is an easy dessert made white and semi-sweet chocolate chips, strawberries, butter, Ritz crackers and brown sugar! A SWEET AND EASY CRACKER TOFFEE TREAT Who doesn’t love a good bark recipe? Just like all the others, this Chocolate Covered Strawberry Bark is super simple to make. You only need 6 ingredients and just a tad over 30 minutes (including oven time) to make it. The combination of the sweet strawberries, the white and semi-sweet chocolate chips along with the salty Ritz crackers really makes this an a sweet dessert treat that you can’t keep your hands off of! You may want to make a double batch because people will definitely want seconds and thirds! FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:  Do I have to use semi-sweet chocolate chips? I believe you could use milk chocolate chips. But, this will become way more sweet than you may expect it to be -maybe a little too sweet. Additionally, you could use dark chocolate instead of the semi-sweet chips if you want to go that route. But I think the semi-sweet chips compliment the white chocolate perfectly. Any tips to make this go smoother? For some reason, bark recipes can be intimidating to some people. My top two tips are to 1. Gather all your ingredients ahead of time. There’s nothing like the pressure to scramble and find something and get it ready when you are in a time crunch before the chocolate burns or sets. Just have it all ready to grab and use when needed. Why is it so hard to remove my bark? The trick is to keep the aluminum foil as flat as possible on your sheet when you’re laying it out. If it folds up, it can create a crevice for the ingredients to leak down into and make it difficult to get out. Also, make sure you spray very well with nonstick spray if you are not using nonstick aluminum foil. How do I prevent my caramel from crystalizing? Cook your caramel slowly on low heat and be patient and stir often so it doesn’t crystalize later. How can I break the bark up easier? After it’s set in the refrigerator, if you put it in the freezer for about 10 minutes it will break into chunks easier.  Can I make these ahead of time? Yes, but not too far ahead. The bark is best eaten day of or by next day because the strawberries will continue to release liquid and make the bark soft. How many servings does this make? It depends on the sizes of your bark pieces. If you make larger pieces, it’ll make about 10-12 pieces. If you make regular or smaller pieces, the recipe will make 18-20 pieces. How to store chocolate strawberry bark? Store your bark in the fridge in an airtight container for up to a day or two. You can freeze the bark if desired. Remember strawberries will continue to release liquid so these do tend to lose their crunchy texture after day. INGREDIENTS NEEDED: (SEE RECIPE CARD BELOW FOR THE FULL RECIPE) fresh strawberries – I think this recipe works best with fresh strawberries. I suppose you could use dried strawberries but it would really change the texture and I’m not sure that texture goes well with these. However, if you try it, please let me know how it goes! Frozen strawberries just hold on to too much liquid and would keep these from setting properly. Ritz crackers – you can pretty much use any salted cracker like a regular saltine cracker or a club cracker light brown sugar – for a richer molasses flavor, you could use dark brown sugar. salted butter – you could use unsalted but I think the touch of salt balances out the overall sweetness. Keep in min that a stick of butter only has 1/4 teaspoon of salt in it so it really isn’t much. semi sweet chocolate chips – this recipe is very sweet so I think using a semi sweet chocolate is best. You could use a dark chocolate as well. Milk chocolate would be a bit too sweet for my personal tastes but if you want this to be super sweet then go for it! white chocolate chips HOW TO MAKE CHOCOLATE COVERED STRAWBERRY BARK Preheat the oven to 400F degrees.  Line a cookie sheet pan with nonstick aluminum foil or spray aluminum foil with nonstick spray. Cut the strawberries into small pieces and allow to dry on a paper towel to remove as much moisture as possible. Arrange Ritz crackers in a single layer across the cookie sheet and set aside. In a medium saucepan, add butter and brown sugar.  Melt both on medium low heat (stir to combine) until completely melted and ingredients are combined and smooth, about 3 minutes.   Pour caramel mixture evenly over Ritz cracker layer, trying not to let the crackers move. Place in the preheated oven for about 7 minutes. Remove the sheet from the oven and immediately sprinkle chocolate chips evenly over hot caramel.  Spread out chocolate across caramel as it melts with an offset spatula or knife. Sprinkle the white chocolate chips on top of the chocolate and allow them to start melting (pop back in the oven for a minute or so if the chocolate is too cool).  Swirl the white chocolate through the chocolate with a toothpick. Dry diced strawberries off one more time with paper towels and spread evenly across warm chocolate so they settle into the chocolate a little bit. Refrigerate the bark until it completely sets.   Remove the bark from the cookie sheet and peel off the aluminum foil. Break up into smaller chunks.  Enjoy!! CRAVING MORE RECIPES?  Caramel Apple Bark Christmas Crack (Cracker Toffee) Graham Cracker Toffee Mix It Up Christmas Candy Bark Crock Pot Candy Chocolate Covered Strawberry Bread Pudding Graham Cracker Goodies Print Chocolate Covered Strawberry Bark Chocolate Covered Strawberry Bark is an easy dessert made white and semi-sweet chocolate chips, fresh strawberries, butter, Ritz crackers and brown sugar! Course Dessert, SnackCuisine American Prep Time 20 minutes minutesCook Time 14 minutes minutesTotal Time 34 minutes minutes Servings 20 Calories 308kcal Author Brandie @ The Country Cook Ingredients2 cups fresh strawberries, tops removed1 ½ sleeves Ritz crackers (48 crackers)1 cup (2 sticks) salted butter (can use unsalted if you prefer)1 cup packed light brown sugar12 ounce package semi sweet chocolate chips6 ounces (½ a package) white chocolate chips InstructionsPreheat the oven to 400F degrees. Line a cookie sheet pan with nonstick aluminum foil or spray aluminum foil with nonstick spray.Cut 2 cups fresh strawberries, tops removed into small pieces and allow to dry on a paper towel to remove as much moisture as possible.Arrange 1 1/2 sleeves Ritz crackers in a single layer across the cookie sheet and set aside. In a medium saucepan, add 1 cup (2 sticks) salted butter and 1 cup packed light brown sugar. Melt both on medium low heat (stir to combine) until completely melted and ingredients are combined and smooth, about 3 minutes. Pour the caramel mixture evenly over Ritz cracker layer, trying not to let the crackers move. Place in the preheated oven for about 7 minutes until bubbly. Remove the sheet from the oven and immediately sprinkle 12 ounce package semi sweet chocolate chips evenly over hot caramel. Spread out chocolate across caramel as it melts with an offset spatula or knife.Sprinkle 6 ounces (½ a package) white chocolate chips on top of the semi-sweet chocolate and allow them to start melting (pop back in the oven for a minute or so if the chocolate is too cool). Swirl the white chocolate through the chocolate with a toothpick. Dry diced strawberries off one more time with paper towels and sprinkle evenly across warm chocolate so they settle into the chocolate a little bit. Refrigerate the bark until it completely sets. Remove the bark from the cookie sheet and peel off the aluminum foil. Break up into smaller chunks. Enjoy! Notes Please refer to my FAQ’s (Frequently Asked Questions) and ingredient list above for other substitutions or for the answers to the most common questions. NutritionCalories: 308kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 20g | Sodium: 149mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 23g

Elvis Presley’s Graceland Estate receives hundreds of thousands of tourists every year, and the late icon’s granddaughter, Riley Keough, recalls living there with so many people around. Regardless of the crowd trooping in and out daily, Riley still enjoys her stay on the property. The 35-year-old graced a recent episode of Late Night with Seth Meyers to promote her mother Lisa Marie Presley’s posthumous memoir, From Here to the Great Unknown, which details Elvis and Lisa Marie’s short-lived father-daughter bond. How Riley Keough lived among visitors at Graceland             View this post on Instagram                         A post shared by Riley Keough (@rileykeough)   Show host Seth Meyers was fascinated by Riley’s experience at Graceland and wondered how she managed to live there with her late mother despite the incessant visits. Riley— who admitted she made her best childhood memories in the estate, explained that they did not stay there at all times. She added that Lisa Marie would take her and her siblings to Graceland on some nights, and when tours begin in the morning, they would have to wait upstairs until the close of business at 5 PM. She recalled how they would get stuck in Lisa Marie’s room if they did not make it out by 10 AM, as tourists would have begun trooping in by then. Riley Keough at Graceland / Instagram Riley Keough’s next stay at Graceland Following Lisa Marie’s passing last year, Riley took over Graceland as owner and overseer after a legal battle with her grandmother, Priscilla Presley, and some fraudsters. Meyers was curious as to why the tour guides could not just pause and let them out during visiting hours, and Riley responded by saying they just never bothered. Riley Keough at Graceland / Instagram The 50-year-old show host then suggested that Riley step out mid-tour next time and announce that she is an actor playing Elvis’ granddaughter. Riley was in on the prank and promised to try it on her next stay at the grand property. Meyers added that the usual post-tour family dinners should be held mid-tour instead, with the meal table getting roped off as fans pass by. Next up: Tallulah Willis Is Soaking Up The Last Bit Of Sun In New Cheeky Bikini Photos The post Riley Keough Discusses Life At Graceland Amid Tourist Visits appeared first on DoYouRemember? - The Home of Nostalgia. Author, Peace A