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September 25th, 2008

Quick Apple Crisp

I have a quick and easy recipe for apple crisp. Instead of mixing up several ingredients for the crisp, I use instant oatmeal cereal (like Quaker(tm), Kashi(tm), or the store brand).
Here’s my quick apple crisp recipe:

6-8 medium apples
3-4 packets of quick oatmeal cereal ( cinnamon or maple- brown sugar flavor)
1-2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 cup […]

By Linette Gerlach -- 6 comments

September 11th, 2008

Stuffed Baked Apples

This is a recipe I came up with for stuffed baked apples. I think it’s a combination of several recipes I’ve had through the years. I didn’t really have a written recipe for it until tonight. I just throw everything together and throw them in the oven.
Here’s my recipe for stuffed baked apples

4 […]

By Linette Gerlach -- 5 comments

September 5th, 2008

Spiced Apple Cider

Fall is apple season in the northern part of the United States and we’ll be talking about the many health benefits and ways to prepare apples in the next couple of months. To begin, here’s a recipe for one of my favorite fall treats, Spiced Apple Cider (courtesy of the Ohio Fruit Grower’s Association):
Hot Spiced […]

By Sandy Mitchell -- 3 comments

August 27th, 2008

Try Cherries for Anti-Aging Benefits

Recent studies are suggesting that antioxidant-rich foods, such as cherries, can be a natural way to protect against the signs and conditions of aging. “Super Fruits,” including cherries, are one of the few known natural sources of melatonin, a powerful antioxidant.In celebration of September being Healthy Aging Month, the people at the Cherry Marketing […]

By Sandy Mitchell -- 1 comment

August 8th, 2008

Celebrate Summer with a POM Julep

We’ve talked about the health benefits of Pomegranate juice before. Here’s a fun way to celebrate the end of summer and get your pomegranate juice as well, courtesy of the folks at POM:
POM Julep
1 oz. freshly squeezed pomegranate juice* or
POM Wonderful® 100% Pomegranate Juice
1 1/2 oz. vodka
1 […]

By Sandy Mitchell -- 1 comment

July 18th, 2008

The Benefits of Kiwi

The kiwi, that fuzzy, bright green fruit from New Zealand, not only tastes good and looks pretty, but it’s loaded with health benefits. According to a recent study published in the Journal the American College of Nutrition, kiwifruit is among the highest in bioavailibility compared to other antioxidant-rich fruits and berries.
In addition, kiwifruit play […]

By Sandy Mitchell -- 0 comments

July 15th, 2008

It’s Blueberry Season!

It’s blueberry season! Blueberries are on almost every healthy eating list there is. They are rich in vitamins and anti-oxidants, and pack a powerful nutritional punch for such a tiny fruit. They’re also one of my favorite bite sized snacks, so when blueberry season rolls around I stock up.
I’ve never had success with […]

By Linette Gerlach -- 0 comments

July 14th, 2008

Cranberry Power

Cranberries are one of those super-foods that never go out of fashion. A favorite of the pilgrims, cranberries are as popular now as they were then. They are also readily available year round and offer a myriad of health benefits. Below are just a few:
1. Antioxidants. Often identifed in food by their […]

By Sandy Mitchell -- 0 comments

July 8th, 2008

Cooking With Kids: Fun With Watermelon

Sandy’s been bringing you some fun stuff about watermelon the last few days. The National Watermelon Promotion Board has a whole page of kid friendly watermelon recipes, including this one:
Kid’s Watermelon Pizza Supreme

Ingredients~
1 (8-to-10 inch round and 1-inch thick) watermelon slice, drained to remove excess moisture1 cup strawberry preserves1/2 cup white chocolate chips1/2 cup […]

By Linette Gerlach -- 0 comments

July 7th, 2008

Watermelon Breakfast Pancakes

Unlike my co-blogger, Linette, I am single without kids and so I always notice the rare recipe that boldly states “serves one.” This recipe from the National Watermelon Promotion Board is a fun, easy, and tasty way to serve watermelon. I substituted whole wheat pancakes to add a healthy touch.
Watermelon Breakfast Pancakes
1/2 cup maple […]

By Sandy Mitchell -- 2 comments