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A&M University students have in showbiz,
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News & Views
Publisher
Mick Maynard
Big Event keeps raising the bar
Caviar Dreams: Font
Business Manager
Andrea Maynard Photos courtesy of Nathan Turner
Editor in Chief
Chris Shepperd
MANAGING EDITOR
Chris Zebo
Design/Layout
Cara Matocha, C2-Studios Inc.
writers
Kassie Cessna Sherrill Mogonye
Autumn Dawson Gabrielle Nguyen
Turner Dawson Brandon Nowalk
Mallory Dykowski Erica Pitman
Josh Howell Megan Roiz
Nichelle Jaeger Ian Soares
Sarabeth Lacy Ryan Stone By Erica Pitman
Mara Minsberg Joey Trevino
As many students are settling into the spring
Photographers service. It shows that we, as Aggies, are not
Valerie Clark
semester, some are in crunch time with
planning the largest student run service just a part of a university, but are a part of a
Distribution project: The Big Event. give back to the community that supports family, the Aggie family. The Big Event shows
Kyler Dillon them,” Weaver said. “Over the past 28 years, the community and the world what the
Andy Nguyen “The Big Event began in 1982 by a Former the support shown by Texas A&M, the Aggie Spirit looks like in action.
Becca Nelms Student named Joe Nussbaum,” Assistant Bryan/College Station community and the
Director Erin Weaver said. “He was inspired students has grown The Big Event into the “The Big Event was one of the first
interns by a speech former President Ronald Reagan incredible day of service that it is today. The organizations I heard about while in high
Vladimir Amador school and preparing for college,” Turner
Maggie Dotson gave regarding community service in 1981. Big Event is a true embodiment of the Aggie
Ryan Frische Mr. Nussbaum saw an opportunity and need family. Without that spirit and camaraderie, said. “The idea of students working together
Cameron Gott to serve the surrounding community that The Big Event would not be where it is for a common goal and devoting their time
Lana Rothe supported his college. He and his girlfriend, today.” and effort was just awesome to me. It was
Becky (who is now his wife), named the part of the reason for me coming to A&M;
event ‘The Big Event’ just as a placeholder The Big Event was started, essentially, as a it is the Aggie Spirit in action. There are not
until they could come up with a better way to say “Thank you” to the surrounding too many other students that would be
name. From there, The Big Event as we know Bryan/College Station area, and today, willing to give up a Saturday to help others.”
it now was born.” 29 years later, Aggies turn out in mass to
Maroon Weekly is an independent, student-owned convey that same message. The Aggie Spirit is exemplified in every
publication and is not affiliated with A&M University. Being an organization founded on service, way with The Big Event, and through the
Maroon Weekly receives no student fees hard work of many Aggie volunteers, the
or university funding. The Big Event relies solely on volunteers, “As students we often take it for granted that
and anyone who is willing to lend a helping we have such a nice place to go to school in selfless nature of The Big Event becomes
Opinions are those of the authors and do not necessarily hand can participate, junior civil engineering and the residents of Bryan/College Station contagious.
reflect the views and opinions of the editor, publisher major Nathan Turner said. And judging by
or the newspaper staff. Maroon Weekly is not liable for have an extra 50,000 students in the city
omissions, misprints to typographical errors. No part of the way The Big Event has flourished in and we take this day to say ‘Thanks.’ To see “The work that is done on March 26th
this publication may be reproduced without the such a short time, there isn’t a shortage of the residents get so excited about the help often spreads to neighbors,” Turner said. “City
express consent of the publisher. selflessness in Aggieland. is such a rewarding experience,” Turner said. officials often say after the event, there is a
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are $0.50 each “The Big Event has grown tremendously due The Big Event, as an Aggie operation, very city look better, even those houses we are
to the selfless desire of Aggies wanting to much embodies the Aggie spirit of selfless not able to get to. The Big Event is a day that
Maroon Weekly helps remind each of us that the tasks, even
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MW: You changed that song for some Fowler: That’s a fancy name. Really, it’s
funny reason, right? I heard a story where a guitar school. A lot of the hot pickers
you changed the title of it for your kids or of the time went there. It was a cool
something? experience, getting out to LA. You know, I
was fresh off the turnip wagon--going from
Fowler: No. That song, actually, is the only Amarillo, Texas to Hollywood, California.
single I’ve ever had that I didn’t write. My I’d never even seen a homeless person
buddy, David Lee Murphy, wrote it. He before. It was quite the eye-opener,
gave it to me on a CD, an--true story: I seeing what’s out there in the world
plugged it in, and my kids heard it, and
they would not shut up, singing that song MW: So that experience opened the world
for two weeks. (laughing) It has that kind up to you.
of infectious chorus that just gets in your
head. Fowler: Oh yeah. It got me out of Amarillo.
It got me out into the world. ‘Cause you
MW: I want to talk about a couple of know, a lot of people that come from small Fowler: I’ve been in Austin since ‘91. -any gig I could get just to stay on the road.
other things you have going on in your towns get stuck there. It was really good
life, beginning with KevinFowlerOutdoors. ‘cause it got me out of there, and I got to MW: And that’s when you started playing MW: So were you like a big metal head?
com. A lot of people don’t know about learn the hard lessons of the music industry. with Dangerous Toys, right? Did you have metal hair?
that side of you, and I’m hoping you can
tell our readers a little bit about why you MW: When you moved back, you moved Fowler: Yeah. Pretty much from ‘91 to ‘96, To read the entire interview with Kevin Fowler,
started the site. to Austin. you know, just playing in rock bands all over- visit our website at maroonweekly.com
Fashion Sense:
Shopping thrifty
By Sarabeth Lacy
As the glass door rattles to a close behind me, my eyes take a moment adjusting to a
harsh, neon light while my nose registers a feint scent of a cleaning agent mixed with the
stale musk of old perfume. Rows and rows of clothes stretch out before me accompanied
by various vignettes of kitchen utensils, assorted pieces of house wares, and random gift
items cluttered together in tightly knit aisles. One easily arrives at the quick conclusion that
I am not standing in Saks Fifth Avenue, nor have I stumbled into Dillard’s. No, I am not even
reaching for a red shopping cart to escort me through Target. A dose of nostalgia and a
need for some cheap vintage treasures have drawn me into Goodwill.
Mine is not a glamorous excursion, but the journey to the store nestled next to the BCS
Asian Food Market at the intersection of Texas Avenue and Harvey Mitchell Parkway bears
the promise of potential additions to my wardrobe at exceedingly kind prices. “But why
Goodwill?” one may ask. My response is a befuddled, “Why not?” A distinct affinity for vintage
hipster chic continues to prevail throughout the fashion world, and shoppers rarely blink at
the escalated prices boldly set for recycled clothing by retailers such as Urban Outfitters. I
do not suggest boycotting Anthropologie or the like by any means, but what logic prevails
in turning our noses up at authentic resale shops?
Upon entry I bypass the welcoming jewelry counter filled with sparkling, colorful baubles,
as I prefer to save the best hunting for last. I begin sorting through racks of coats and shirts,
where I locate a very new American Eagle denim blazer. Bingo! Not five minutes into my
scavenger hunt, and I have tracked down a classic staple for any girl’s wardrobe, and it costs
a mere $7.50. Compare that to an approximated original cost of $40!
My hands begin to detect that “Goodwill grunge” they tend to accumulate shortly after
sifting through the store’s racks, but I thank the Lord for hand sanitizer and washing
machines and forge ahead on my journey.
My next stop is the shoe department, where my eyes settle on a brilliant pair of vintage Enzo
Angiolini brown leather booties. Oxford booties captured the heart of many a fashionista
this past fall, and another $7.99 discovery like this may very well stop that heart. Mine, on
the other hand, begins to frown, as my size 8 claude hoppers refuse to be stuffed into the
lithe 7.5 models. Alas, some small-footed bootie lover will certainly enjoy such a steal.
I turn to the men’s rack and immediately spot a hardly worn pair of Aldo brown leather
loafers. As they are not as “vintage”, i.e. old, as the Angiolini booties, the price jumps to a still
modest $22. Juxtaposed by the modern loafers, a pair of…wait for it…tap shoes catches my
attention. Even a true renaissance man can find dancing provisions at Goodwill.
I round the aisles of glassware and counterfeit handbags and arrive at my final destination,
where my eyes are bedazzled by an assortment of costume jewelry, cufflinks, and watches.
Be it preparation for Halloween or Ring Dance, an individual short on cash can easily exit
the store appropriately bejeweled.
I leave the store satisfied that my suspicions prove accurate. Regardless how affluent
or broke one may be, a shopper in need of retail therapy can easily release energy and
endorphins by visiting the local Goodwill.
Artist Sp tlight
David Needham is right at home
events
Thursday Jan 27
By Joey Trevino
Tyler Cannon @ La Bodega
Original College Night @ Texas Hall of Fame
Not many musicians will admit to having Singer/Songwriter Night @ The Village Café
a strong faith. Some acknowledge it while Party on the Patio @ Ozona Grill and Bar
some just ignore the idea that something Karaoke @ Schotzi’s
from beyond has any impact on the way
our lives play out. While this is true for
many artists who make up our society’s
Friday Jan 28
popular culture, for singer/songwriter David Canvas Waiting @ Stafford Main
Needham, without faith he wouldn’t be the Kyle Park w/ Rosehill @ Texas Hall of Fame
musician he is today. Southern Echoes @ Schotzi’s
David Needham first picked up the guitar Saturday Jan 29
as a young middle school student and was
immediately hooked. From this young age
Trashy and the Kid @ Stafford Main
he realized that playing guitar would have a Needham said. “I picked it up and almost The Longhaul Band @ La Bodega
significant part in his life. As time went on he immediately a chord progression, melody Jake Hooker and the Outsiders @ Texas Hall of Fame
found himself sharing the stage with various and hook all came to me and within the Nicolas Altobelli @ The Village Café (7pm)
musicians as a lead guitarist and he enjoyed hour I had the framework of my first song, Salsa Saturdays @ The Village Café (9pm)
not always being the center of attention. ‘Move’ which is the opening track on my
After years of playing guitar he started to new record.”
ask himself the question that many 11th and
Sunday Jan 30
12th grade students often find themselves David Needham’s first record, an EP entitled Obannon’s Pub Quiz @ Obannon’s Taphouse
asking; he wanted to know what direction “Heartbreak,” is scheduled for release on
he would take his life after he graduated Feb 25th and features music that brings Monday Jan 31
from high school. Needham’s “(He) is not through with you” Paul Thompson Lecture @ TAMU
idea to life. In addition to songs that he wrote
“I began praying about what I should do on his own, the new release incorporates
after school was done,” Needham said, “and collaborations with well-known song writers Tuesday Feb 1
I felt Him saying that he wanted me to be a such as Jimmy Needham, Los Angeles Zack Walther @ Schotzi’s
singer/songwriter. songwriter Josef Gordon and guitarist Tim Ron Cheek Lecture @ TAMU
Dillon.
At the end of two years Needham had not Wednesday Feb 2
seen any progression in his music career “This record is written as an honest message
Salsa Lessons @ The Village Café
so he decided to take his love for music in to those believers who are in this same
another direction. After his freshman year quandary as me,” Needham said. “After Comedy Night @ Schotzi’s
at Texas A&M University, Needham decided searching the Scriptures, the Lord revealed
that his calling was in the field of music to me that I’m not the only one, but just
production. With help from his brother, about every hero of the faith went through
he was able to set up a meeting with a the same doubts and pains. From David’s Check out maroonweekly.com for more info!
producer from Houston. honest cries in the Psalms to Jeremiah’s tear-
filled pleas with the Lord in Lamentations,
“I remember the meeting vividly,” Needham
said. “Something just didn’t feel right about
it.”
the message is clear, we live in a broken
place, we all know it, but the glorious news
is, there is hope!”
Make sure to submit
With the meeting still fresh in his mind, Needham along with Logan Samperi on
your events at
Needham was desperately in need of
guidance. He once again took to his faith
and prayed about the direction his life was
drums, Daniel Parulian on bass and Josh
Taylor on guitar will have a CD release show
on Friday, Feb. 25th at Mugwalls in College
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going. Station. For more information on show dates,
the new EP or David Needham himself you
“Well, right when I got home, I walked in the can contact him at davidneedhammusic@
front door and sitting there was my guitar,” gmail.com
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Arts & Entertainment
What to watch for
movie review: this spring
By Nichelle Jaeger
what to watch for in Spring festivities are underway in the Brazos Valley. Old Man Winter has kept many people
BCS this Spring indoors, but as temperatures warm up, community activities are sure to fill your calendar.
Maroon Weekly has created a list for families and students of the top places to be this spring
Photo courtesy of Valerie Clark Although many activities are associated with campus events, most of them are open to the
By Brandon Nowalk public and a great way to get families involved in the community. Here are the top three
places for family outings this spring.
I know the impulse
to see the absurdly 1 - Aggie basketball games: Whether you root on the women’s or men’s team, the game will
titled Country Strong be jam-packed with fun. This is a great venue for the whole family because kids can take part
is closely connected in activities throughout the evening. If you show up early to the game, you may be able to
meet the players or get their autograph.
with a supportive and/
or cringing curiosity
2 - George Bush Presidential Library: Of course families can visit former president Bush’s
about how Gwyneth
library any time of year. However, this spring the library is hosting many events that you will
Paltrow acquits herself
not want to miss. Open to the public on Feb. 10, the library presents the movie Thoroughly
in this country-fried
Modern Millie. Refreshments and popcorn are provided and parking is free.
musical, but rest
assured Paltrow’s
3 - Arctic Wolf Ice: Arctic Wolf has so many activities for kids, including a Friday Night Jam for
comeback tour is teenagers to skate, rock climb and eat all for a small price. Arctic Wolf has activities for kids
unaffected by her of all ages every day of the week. They even have activities for parents, like zamboni driving!
uneven, uninteresting Paltrow’s manager husband, Tim McGraw, If you are a student, you may not be looking for an educational activity for the kids, but
performance as a loathsome alcoholic the only one not invited to sing for us. Maroon Weekly has you covered too. When you are not in the classroom or studying for that
songstress, and as camp spectacle, Country McGraw assembles a massive comeback important test, here are the top places to be this spring.
Strong isn’t fit to wear Burlesque’s feather tour for Paltrow and her two new opening
boa. The real kicker, though, is that the film acts, culminating—after two other stops 1 - Parents’ weekend: Congratulations go out to all students who are receiving their Aggie
is camped out across the dance hall glaring in Houston and Austin—in Dallas, because Ring in April. Ring day kicks off Parents’ Weekend, where the town is packed with families,
at the very country music history it pretends apparently three cities qualifies as a tour. BBQ teams and the Aggie Moms’ Boutique. Several colleges and departments will have
to venerate. Anyone familiar with any country legend— displays and the Parents of the Year will be announced.
think Hank Williams—knows what comes
I’m not just talking about the way it name- next. 2 – Organizations: Spring is a great time of year to join a new organization. If you missed
drops, either—a Loretta Lynn here, a Waylon Spring Open House, visit the student affairs website to find out what organization is best for
& Willie there—as if the very invocation of Some delights are accidental—at times you. Several groups on campus recruit new members during the spring semester so do not
these icons is proof enough of its piety. No, Country Strong acts as a satire of country hesitate because deadlines are quickly approaching.
Country Strong is a film that bowdlerizes music’s meretricious cooption of ostensible
country legends into a single sob story patriotism—but there remain some 3 - Chili Fest: Thousands of students will trek out to Snook, TX for the headline performers
with no self-awareness, and worse, it stakes intended pleasures, as in Hedlund’s classical and of course, some great chili.
out this position of superiority to what gravelly singing. “Chances Are” is a great
passes for country music nowadays—I think song, charmingly performed, as long as you It does not matter your age in the Brazos Valley because this spring there is something for
they call it country-pop in music circles— don’t think about it too hard. everyone.
while trafficking in just such irrelevance. In
Paltrow’s climactic performance, she sings But the clichés, contrivance, and hateful
a song called, “Shake That Thang.” You think self-indulgence conspire to rob Country
Loretta or Waylon or Patsy or Johnny would Strong of its fleeting joys. The sloppy
be caught dead flashing their naughty sound mix obscures dialogue that’s already
bits for hundreds of screaming fans while fuzzy considering all the fake accents and
singing about how their milkshake brings all naturalistic mumbling with diegetic music
the boys to the yard? Me neither. or roaring trains, an unforgivable sin in this
genre. Add to this the film’s bizarre stance
Lest you think Country Strong is completely against pop music, as if music can’t have
irredeemable, I should at least give a tour of integrity and be popular, undermined by
some highlights. We follow four figures: the its own empty spectacles (which the film
aforementioned superstar on a comeback and its characters treat as triumphs), and
tour after an alcohol-induced miscarriage confirmed again by its Roger Miller coda. It’s
and a stint in rehab; a spare-time songwriter trainwreck-fascinating for the sundry ways
played by Garrett Hedlund (with a positively it offends country music, but this artless
atmospheric twangy growl); a young pop pastiche is just a Crazy Heart rehash without
starlet played by Leighton Meester; and Ryan Bingham’s thoughtful songwriting.
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Arts & Entertainment
book review:
Safe Haven by Nicholas Sparks
By Autumn Dawson
of history to the
Mercy (American Saint)
sudden arrival raises questions about her
past. Beautiful yet self-effacing, Katie seems 7 Jon Wolfe Let A Country Boy Love
determined to avoid forming personal ties You (Fool Hearted Prod)
9
Brian Keane I’ll Sing About Mine
(Independent)
Fred Andrews/Honeybrowne
By Ryan Stone and two young children; and another with Beautiful Waste of Time (Smith
her plainspoken neighbor, Jo. Despite her Ent.)
For only $400,000, you can own a space shuttle engine. For $42 million, you can own reservations, Katie slowly begins to let down 10 Rodney Parker & 50 Peso Re-
an entire shuttle. Hurry though. Supplies are limited. her guard, putting down roots in the close- ward Guitars (Smith Ent.)
knit community and becoming increasingly 11 Scott Wiggins Band Best Dress
Several years ago, NASA announced that they would be retiring the space shuttle attached to Alex and his family. (SWB)
Discovery to the Smithsonian and that the remaining shuttles would be up for sale. 12 Kyle Park All Night (Winding Road)
Now any institution that can pay to have them stripped, cleaned, and properly stored, But even as Katie begins to fall in love, she
will be able to keep them. Since this rules out the pocketbook of most individuals on struggles with the dark secret that forever 13 James Lann Every Kiss Goodnight
the planet, museums and educational institutions have jumped on the bandwagon haunts and terrifies her: a past that set her (Ari-Tex)
trying to raise funds with which to purchase and display these historic vehicles. on a fearful, shattering journey across the 14 Kevin Fowler Girl In a Truck (Kev-
country, to the sheltered oasis of Southport. in Fowler)
Enter the Brazos Valley Museum of Natural History. Their campaign to bring one of With Jo’s empathic and stubborn support, 15 Randy Rogers Band Steal You
the retired shuttles to Brazos County involves the building of a new science museum Katie eventually realizes that she must Away (Mercury)
and has the backing of certain notables, including former President George H.W. choose between a life of transient safety 16 Bart Crow Band Should’ve Stayed
Bush who calls the project “very exciting.” The museum has made it their premier and one of riskier rewards. Away (Smith Ent.)
effort to retire and house one of the orbiters in order to bring prestige, commerce, 17 Jeff Allen Can’t Trust Myself (Sav-
and educational benefits to the county and surrounding areas. Not to mention, it In this stunning novel Sparks spares little vy Recordings)
would be just plain cool to own one. in describing the dark side of love and, as
18 Brandon Rhyder Battery (Re-
always, underscoring its redeeming powers
serve)
So now plans are underway for a Science and History Museum, and the shuttle as he brings to life one of his most poignant
would, according to many, make the ideal flagship exhibit. Its presence would characters and also one of his most sinister. 19 Rosehill Midnight America (Cy-
press Creek)
complement the prestigious work done at Texas A&M in science and engineering, as Detailing the stark horrors of domestic
well as speak to Texas’ contributions to space flight and exploration. The project could violence, Sparks creates a stunning novel full 20 Django Walker Young Enough to
create over a thousand more jobs locally, according to sources at BVMN, and create a of surprises and edge-of-you-seat suspense Run (DW)
steady flow of revenue into the valley. In addition, TAMU reportedly has many shelved that will keep you up late into the night, 21 Sunny Sweeney From A Table
artifacts and collections that they do not display or do not have the ability to display. needing to get to that last page. Devotees of Away (Republic Nashville)
These could be set up in tandem with the shuttle for the general public if and when Sparks will find this new work a little darker 22 Jake Kellen If Love Was A Road
it comes to the area. than what they might expect, while new (Horny Toad)
readers will instantly be wrapped up in the 23 Mark McKinney Home (Winding
Visit www.brazosvalleymuseum.org for more details or to make a contribution. Learn saga of a woman struggling to climb the Road)
some local cultural history, and help give a home to one of mankind’s pinnacle self-protective walls she’s built for herself, 24 80 Proof Band Tonight (Smith Ent.)
achievements. and learning to let go of past heart ache. It
is not a tale to be missed, and once read, a 25 Granger Smith 5 More Minutes
story never to be forgotten. (GS)
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Sports
Aggies face challenging schedule
Photos courtesy of Glen Johnson/Aggie Athletics
Women’s Rowdies are the vs Texas A&M Challenge (Big 12 vs. SEC)
at College Station, Tx
Women’s Rowdies President Paul Rodgers said that there are many ways to get involved
and to support the Women’s basketball team. For starters you can go purchase a Women’s
Rowdies t-shirt at Mac Resources on Northgate with cash, for $5 by showing your student
I.D. The Women’s Rowdies also announce where they will be before each home game on
their Facebook page.
Any student who attends the games is a part of the Women’s Rowdies by default. But it is
nice to show a united front.
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official college transcripts. Submit your GRE
Glazed Chicken and Sweet Yams or other test scores along with an essay, if
required. Be sure to complete and submit
all necessary documentation before the
By Autumn Dawson deadlines. After you have sent everything, such as tutoring undergraduates in your
This week’s delicious meal for the non-gourmet chefs, on the average broke call your prospective college to be sure they field of study. Workstudy programs may also
college student’s budget: Glazed Chicken and Sweet Yams have received each of the documents. be available in your college. Workstudy is
If you’re tired of the same old salt and pepper routine, give this recipe a shot. partially funded by the federal government
It’s a simple, inexpensive way to create a delicious, refreshing spin on an old Paying for school may seem like a fearful and does not have to be repaid. Check
favorite. feat; however it doesn’t have to be. Fill out with your university’s financial aid office for
Serving Size: 4-5 girls, or 2-3 guys the Free Application for Federal Student positions, deadlines, and procedures.
Preparation Method: Stove or Microwave; Oven Aid (FAFSA) as early as possible. This will
Preparation Time: 15 minutes determine how much financial aid is If you have been offered a full-time job
Total Cook Time: 30-35 minutes available to you. Pell grants, federal loans, or are searching for one, find out if the
Difficulty Level: My husband, who I’m not entirely certain knows how to turn and many other funds are offered, making it business offers tuition reimbursement. Many
the oven on… extremely beneficial. companies will pay for a portion of graduate
Ingredients: school based on terms of an agreement.
• 4 bone-in chicken breast halves (about 2 ½ pounds), skinned If possible, it is wise to pay as much of the
• 4 Tablespoons butter tuition costs without having to borrow from a There are so many choices at this point in
• 1 teaspoon paprika lender. Part-time work is manageable during your life, but I encourage you not to dismiss
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon graduate school, but a full-time job is not the idea of graduate school. It may be
• ½ teaspoon ground cumin recommended. If you need some income, harder than undergraduate school, but it
• 3 Tablespoons brown sugar try to find a job with a flexible schedule, will be more rewarding.
• 1 large can yams in syrup (drained), or 2-3 fresh yams
*cinnamon and brown sugar for yams
Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F. Coat a baking sheet with nonstick
spray.
2. If you are using fresh sweet potatoes, slice them in to thin slices (the
thinner the slice, the faster they will cook), place sliced pieces in a
microwavable bowl and set to the side. If you are using the can variety,
don’t worry about them yet.
3. In a medium sized bowl, combine the paprika, cinnamon, and cumin (I
usually sprinkle in pepper and salt, but if you don’t have any, it’s not a
big deal) Rub the mixture over the chicken breasts, then place on the
baking sheet. Position the baking sheet in the upper one-third of the
oven and bake 15 minutes.
4. If you’re using fresh yams, put them in the microwave. (I usually stir in
2-3 tablespoons worth of butter, but it isn’t absolutely necessary)Turn
the microwave on bake for 5 minutes. At the end of that time, check
the consistency. If they aren’t completely tender, put back in microwave
until cooked through.
5. While the chicken and yams are cooking, combine the brown sugar
and butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir frequently until butter
melts and the mixture is well combined.
6. After the chicken has baked for 15 minutes, brush over with brown sugar
glaze and bake 5 minutes longer. Then, one last time, brush the chicken
again and bake until cooked through (usually another 5-7 minutes).
7. If you decided to use the can variety of yams, now would be the time
to put them in a medium-sized pot on the stove. Heat until they reach
desired temperature, stir occasionally. Once the canned yams are the
appropriate temperature—or the fresh yams are fully cooked (a.k.a. you
can stir them as easily as hot oatmeal)—sprinkle with cinnamon and
brown sugar to taste.
8. Remove the chicken from oven, let cool for several minutes, then serve
and enjoy!
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