The Eclectic Cooking Newsletter, October 9, 2002
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Newsletter, October 9, 2002
=> Article: Cooking With Apples - An Internet Guide By Brandie Valenzuela
=> Article: "Easy Dried Apple Crafts" - By: Brandie Valenzuela
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Article
"Easy Dried Apple Crafts" - By: Brandie Valenzuela
Do you remember the last time you were in someone´s
home that had an apple pie baking in the oven? Ahhh,
the aromas of a fresh baked pie -- it is simply irresistible!
Well, now you can recreate this delicious scent in your
own home, or in the homes of your loved ones, by making
dried cinnamon scented apple crafts. None of them are
hard to make and results are wonderful! Hang one of these
on your wall and you will surely impress all of your
guests.
For each apple craft, you will need:
Juice of approximately 8-10 lemons
2 teaspoons salt
8 - 10 large firm apples
8 teaspoons cinnamon
2 teaspoons allspice
1 teaspoon cloves
8" - 10" sturdy, heavy gauge wire (for a wreath)
Jute (for garland or apple stacker)
1 - 1 1/2 yards of ribbon or fabric scraps
To prepare and dry your apples:
1) Place lemon juice in a large bowl, and stir in salt.
2) Peel, core, and slice apples horizontally into 1/4" thick
circles. Soak slices in lemon juice bowl for approximately
6-10 minutes, making sure each side of the slices has a
chance to absorb some of the lemon juice.
3) Meanwhile, mix spices in a bowl and blend well.
4) Remove the slices from the bowl and place them on
paper towels. Pat tops of apple slices with paper towels.
5) Dust apples slices with spice mixture. Turn slices over
and repeat on opposite side.
6) Place apples slices in a single layer on a baking sheet.
Bake at 150-200 degrees F for 6 hours or until completely
dried. Apple slices should be slightly pliable.
To Create An Apple Wreath:
1) Fold each apple slice in half, and then into quarters and
thread the apples slices onto the wire. Continue to pack on
the folded apples until the wire is completely filled.
2) When the wire is completely covered, use pliers to bend
ends into hooks so that they can connect and close. Carefully
shape wire into desired shape. I recommend either a circle or
heart shape.
3) Using your ribbon or fabric scraps, create a hanger for your wreath.
4) Hang on your wall, or package as a gift for someone special.
To Create An Apple Garland:
1) Cut of enough jute for your desired length of garland - remember,
your apple garland shouldn´t be too long, but approximately 2-4 works
well. Also, it is always better to have too much, than not enough.
2) Start stringing on apple slices. Push one end of jute through the
middle of each apple slice.
3) Consider alternating several apple slices and then a piece of tied
on fabric strip.
4) Hang on your wall!
To Create An Apple Stacker:
1) Using an approximate 12" piece of jute, tie one end to
about three cinnamon sticks that are laid in a a bundle.
2) Being to string on apple slices by pushing jute through
the center of each slice. Consider alternating several slices
with a piece of fabric tied on.
3) When apple stacker is the desired length, end with three
more cinnamon sticks in a bundle and tie a loop so that you
can hang your apple stacker proudly!
©2001 Brandie Valenzuela
About The Author:
Brandie is a freelance writing mother of three children.
She is also the editor of the Family First Newsletter at:
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Article
Cooking With Apples
An Internet Guide By Brandie Valenzuela
Autumn is here and my mind is racing with thoughts of all
those delightful goodies that come with this wonderful season.
One of my favorite parts of Autumn is cooking with apples. I
love to take advantage of the great sales that come along for
apples and my family can´t seem to get enough of the yummy
treats that I make with them.
Like many web users, I let my fingers do the walking when I
want to find information and new recipes, and apples are no
exception! The web is full of great resources, and here are a
few of them:
"Fall Apple Tasting Guide"
http://www.starchefs.com/appletaste.html
Before you get busy cooking and eating apples this season,
be sure to check out StarChefs Apple Tasting Guide. Before
you know it you will know the differences between a Braeburn
and a Newton Pippin!
"Washington Apples"
http://www.bestapples.com/
They say that they are the "best apples on earth" and their web
address says it too! When you visit this site, be sure to sign
up to receive free apple recipes in your email box and if you have
children, check out their "Just For Kids" area. They even have
free apple e-cards that you can send to your online buddies!
"Michigan Apple Commission"
http://www.michiganapples.com/
One visit to this site and I wish I lived in Michigan! The MAC
website offers so much information and recipes you might just
have to stay up all night with it!
"California Apple Commission"
http://www.calapples.org/pages/recipes/recipes1.html
The Califonia Apple Commission doesn´t have the most exciting
apple website, but it does offer some scrumptious recipes! While
you are there, be sure to get the recipes for their "California Apple
Teriyaki" and the "Apple Pasta Salad".
"I Love Apples"
http://www.grannyskitchen.com/apple/index.html
This website just have to be my favorite site for apple recipes!
There are several sections, including: cakes, breads & muffins,
desserts, pies, and even a section title "Everything Else" which
offers lots of recipes such as Apple Soup and Taffy Apple Salad.
"Family.com: Apple Recipes"
http://family.go.com/recipes/family/feature/famf199609_famf96apple/famf199609_
famf96apple.html
It´s a long URL, that should be in one line so I hope it works for
all of you, but at Family.com, you can find some of the best
apple recipes around. My favorite? The Applebutter Inn´s Best
Apple Butter. (Note: If the above URL does not work, just visit
http://www.family.com and enter "apple recipes" into their
search box.
©2001 - Brandie Valenzuela -- All Rights Reserved
About The Author:
Brandie is a freelance writing mother of three children.
She is also the editor of the Family First Newsletter at:
http://members.aol.com/BMValen/index.html
Check out her latest scrapbook & home related auctions:
http://members.ebay.com/aboutme/bmvcreations/
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This Week's Edition, October 9, 2002
Article: Cooking With Apples" - An Internet Guide By Brandie Valenzuela
Article: "Easy Dried Apple Crafts" - By: Brandie Valenzuela
Recipes:
German Cheesecake with Apples
Warm Chicken Livers and Apple Salad (new recipe)
Apple Flan
Hot Apple Wine
Mum's Apple Roly-Poly (new recipe)
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Hot Tip
If you’re cooking potatoes and are in a hurry, cut up the potatoes
into smaller pieces or halves. This way they will cook faster.
Salted water also boils more quickly than un-salted water.
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Joke / Story of the Week
Cooking Up Trouble
Two confirmed bachelors sat talking. Their conversation drifted
from politics to cooking.
"I got a cookbook once," said the first, "but I could never do
anything with it."
"Too much fancy cooking in it, eh?" asked the second.
"You said it. Every one of the recipes began the same way - 'Take a
clean dish and....'"
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