We’re hearing more and more about “get those flu shots.” It’s a good idea too. Here are a few tips out of Woman’s World to make life happier.
1. Stay cold free by saying “I feel great!” Studies show people who see themselves as healthy, suffer fewer colds.
2. Enjoy the benefits of an apple a day. French researchers say – phloridzin – a flavonoid in apples – prevents bones from getting brittle and may even thicken them.
3. Ramp up your health with fall greens. Things like broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, collards and kale are great with salads, soups, and stir-fries. Besides, they’re loaded with vitamins A, C, E, calcium, iron, folate and potassium.
4. Nourish your garden with leaves. Did you know leaves from one large shade tree can provide $50 worth of mineral-rich fertilizer for your plants and lawn. Instead of raking and tossing, put them and a little soil in a 30 to 40 gallon garbage bag, then shake it every few weeks. Come spring, you’ll have “black gold” for your garden.
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Homemade Applesauce
Today I decided to experiment with homemade applesauce. I try at least one day a week to do an activity in the kitchen which I can include the kids in, whether stirring, measuring, or just hanging out. This was a "kids hanging out" project. Oh yeah, and sneaking pieces of apples as I peeled and sliced. I went through my recipe books and couldn't find a recipe for plain applesauce (but LOTS of recipes for everything from applesauce cake to apple soup), so I ventured to allrecipes.com. Now, I don't use online recipes often, simply because I do have so many cookbooks it's a rare occasion I don't find inspiration or recipes I need in those.This time, I found the perfect recipe.
Sarah's Applesauce (courtesy of allrecipes.com)
Ingredients:
4 apples - peeled, cored and chopped (I used Mutsu apples)
3/4 C. water
1/4 C. white sugar
1/2 t. cinnamon
Directions:In a saucepan, combine all ingredients. Cover and cook over medium heat for 15-20 minutes, or until apples are soft. Allow to cool, then mash with a fork or potato masher.
My notes: I did not wait for the apples to cool, and ran them through a food mill. 3 thumbs up from my applesauce loving kids, and a thumbs up from a mom who only occasionally likes applesauce. When warm, this tastes like the best apple pie you can think of, minus the crust of course!
Molly
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