Thursday, November 6, 2008
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
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Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Amazing Pork Tenderloin in the Slow Cooker
Amazing Pork Tenderloin in the Slow Cooker
1 (2 pound) pork tenderloin
1 (1 ounce) envelope dry onion soup mix
1 cup water
3/4 cup red wine
3 tablespoons minced garlic
3 tablespoons soy sauce
freshly ground black pepper to taste
Place pork tenderloin in a slow cooker with the contents of the soup packet. Pour water, wine, and soy sauce over the top, turning the pork to coat. Carefully spread garlic over the pork, leaving as much on top of the roast during cooking as possible. Sprinkle with pepper, cover, and cook on low setting for 4 hours. Serve with cooking liquid on the side as au jus
Serve with roated potatoes
1 (2 pound) pork tenderloin
1 (1 ounce) envelope dry onion soup mix
1 cup water
3/4 cup red wine
3 tablespoons minced garlic
3 tablespoons soy sauce
freshly ground black pepper to taste
Place pork tenderloin in a slow cooker with the contents of the soup packet. Pour water, wine, and soy sauce over the top, turning the pork to coat. Carefully spread garlic over the pork, leaving as much on top of the roast during cooking as possible. Sprinkle with pepper, cover, and cook on low setting for 4 hours. Serve with cooking liquid on the side as au jus
Serve with roated potatoes
An Apple A Day
An Apple A Day
Consider these intriguing tidbits about apples:
An apple in your bag of potatoes will help keep the potatoes from sprouting.
An apple in your brown sugar container will help to keep the sugar moist.
An apple in your cookie jar will help to keep the cookies moist.
Add lemon juice to an apple recipe if the apples you are using lack tartness or need flavor.
If you cannot brush your teeth after a meal, eat an apple. Eating a raw apple will cleanse your mouth of more than 95% of bacteria that cause tooth decay.
Although apples have been credited with causing the downfall of man in the Garden of Eden, most nutritionists today realize that apples are an important food in promoting health. One medium apple contains 80 calories, zero fat, zero cholesterol, zero sodium, 22 grams of carbohydrate and 5 grams of fiber. The fiber helps lower cholesterol, especially if you eat the skin of the apple. Apples also contain flavonoids, compounds that scientists believe are responsible for preventing heart disease and some types of cancer.
There are literally thousands of apple varieties to choose from. For the freshest apple, choose locally grown varieties whenever possible. The Ohio State University Extension Office offers these ideas:
For the best eating apples, try:
McIntosh
Cortland
Jonathan
Red Delicious
Golden Delicious
Stayman Winesap
Melrose
Franklin
Prima
When making pie, use:
Cortland
Jonathan
Grimes Golden
Melrose
Rome Beauty
Yellow Transparent
McIntosh
Golden Delicious
Stayman Winesap
Lodi
In addition to biting into a juicy raw apple or savoring a homemade apple pie, try these delicious ideas:
Slice apples very thin and use in a peanut butter sandwich instead of jelly. They're also delicious in cheese sandwiches.
Dice apples and add to pancake batter.
Grate apples into coleslaw or other cold vegetable salads.
Dip apple wedges into vanilla yogurt or peanut butter.
Add diced apples to chicken or tuna salad.
Sprinkle chopped apples over vanilla ice cream and top with cinnamon.
Add chopped apples to hot breakfast cereal.
Mix apple slices with cinnamon and brown sugar, then microwave until warm and slightly softened for a delicious and healthy after-school treat.
Make a breakfast parfait by layering vanilla yogurt, granola cereal, and diced apples in a pretty glass.
Saute sliced Granny Smith apples with onions until soft, then use to top grilled chicken breasts.
Kids love to bob for apples, and they get to eat the results of their efforts!
Consider these intriguing tidbits about apples:
An apple in your bag of potatoes will help keep the potatoes from sprouting.
An apple in your brown sugar container will help to keep the sugar moist.
An apple in your cookie jar will help to keep the cookies moist.
Add lemon juice to an apple recipe if the apples you are using lack tartness or need flavor.
If you cannot brush your teeth after a meal, eat an apple. Eating a raw apple will cleanse your mouth of more than 95% of bacteria that cause tooth decay.
Although apples have been credited with causing the downfall of man in the Garden of Eden, most nutritionists today realize that apples are an important food in promoting health. One medium apple contains 80 calories, zero fat, zero cholesterol, zero sodium, 22 grams of carbohydrate and 5 grams of fiber. The fiber helps lower cholesterol, especially if you eat the skin of the apple. Apples also contain flavonoids, compounds that scientists believe are responsible for preventing heart disease and some types of cancer.
There are literally thousands of apple varieties to choose from. For the freshest apple, choose locally grown varieties whenever possible. The Ohio State University Extension Office offers these ideas:
For the best eating apples, try:
McIntosh
Cortland
Jonathan
Red Delicious
Golden Delicious
Stayman Winesap
Melrose
Franklin
Prima
When making pie, use:
Cortland
Jonathan
Grimes Golden
Melrose
Rome Beauty
Yellow Transparent
McIntosh
Golden Delicious
Stayman Winesap
Lodi
In addition to biting into a juicy raw apple or savoring a homemade apple pie, try these delicious ideas:
Slice apples very thin and use in a peanut butter sandwich instead of jelly. They're also delicious in cheese sandwiches.
Dice apples and add to pancake batter.
Grate apples into coleslaw or other cold vegetable salads.
Dip apple wedges into vanilla yogurt or peanut butter.
Add diced apples to chicken or tuna salad.
Sprinkle chopped apples over vanilla ice cream and top with cinnamon.
Add chopped apples to hot breakfast cereal.
Mix apple slices with cinnamon and brown sugar, then microwave until warm and slightly softened for a delicious and healthy after-school treat.
Make a breakfast parfait by layering vanilla yogurt, granola cereal, and diced apples in a pretty glass.
Saute sliced Granny Smith apples with onions until soft, then use to top grilled chicken breasts.
Kids love to bob for apples, and they get to eat the results of their efforts!
From Amy's Desk
Learning On-line
Sites for all ages
I found this in our local parent magazine. It's website is http://www.williamsonparent.com . . . and I really think it's neat. They posted a lst of "brain boosting" websites that can help build children's cognitive skills. Visit some of the recommended sites and bookmark your favorites for faster access.
DANA -- http://www.dana.org
This private philanthropic foundation focuses on sciend, health and education. The "Brainy Kids Online" section offers games and activities, as well as a "virtual lab" to help your child learn more about the human brain.
Games for the Brain -- http://www.gamesforthebrain.com
From Mahjongg, Solitaire and Chinese Checkers to trivia games and crime scene scenerios, there's a wide variety to choose from at this site.
Fun Brain -- http://www.funbrain.com
This colorful site allows you to search games by grade or just browse by subject. There are Web books and comics, movies, classic fun brain games (grammar, math, reading), bold graphics and mainstream cartoon characters to keep kids interested.
Kaboose -- http://education.kaboose.com/tutoring/brain-index.html
The tutoring section of this website offers educational games for kids, as well as word puzzles, language builders, online stories, online musical games and mazes.
Math.com -- http://www.math.com/students/puzzles/puzzleapps.html
"A world of math on-line." Games include Peg Solitaire, a maze generator, and other math-based games.
Discovery Education -- http://school.discoveryeducation.com/brainboosters/
Brain Boosters are broken down by category: lateral thinking, logic, reasoning, spatial awareness, number and math play, categorization and word and letter play.
Kids Sites -- http://www.kidssites.com
A clearinghouse of web sites thatincludes a section of games for younger kids.
Cool Math 4 Kids -- http://www.coolmathforkids.com
Math games, brain benders, math problems, a math dictionary, times tables and more.
Sites for all ages
I found this in our local parent magazine. It's website is http://www.williamsonparent.com . . . and I really think it's neat. They posted a lst of "brain boosting" websites that can help build children's cognitive skills. Visit some of the recommended sites and bookmark your favorites for faster access.
DANA -- http://www.dana.org
This private philanthropic foundation focuses on sciend, health and education. The "Brainy Kids Online" section offers games and activities, as well as a "virtual lab" to help your child learn more about the human brain.
Games for the Brain -- http://www.gamesforthebrain.com
From Mahjongg, Solitaire and Chinese Checkers to trivia games and crime scene scenerios, there's a wide variety to choose from at this site.
Fun Brain -- http://www.funbrain.com
This colorful site allows you to search games by grade or just browse by subject. There are Web books and comics, movies, classic fun brain games (grammar, math, reading), bold graphics and mainstream cartoon characters to keep kids interested.
Kaboose -- http://education.kaboose.com/tutoring/brain-index.html
The tutoring section of this website offers educational games for kids, as well as word puzzles, language builders, online stories, online musical games and mazes.
Math.com -- http://www.math.com/students/puzzles/puzzleapps.html
"A world of math on-line." Games include Peg Solitaire, a maze generator, and other math-based games.
Discovery Education -- http://school.discoveryeducation.com/brainboosters/
Brain Boosters are broken down by category: lateral thinking, logic, reasoning, spatial awareness, number and math play, categorization and word and letter play.
Kids Sites -- http://www.kidssites.com
A clearinghouse of web sites thatincludes a section of games for younger kids.
Cool Math 4 Kids -- http://www.coolmathforkids.com
Math games, brain benders, math problems, a math dictionary, times tables and more.
Thursday, September 11, 2008
Christmas Around the World ~ Charity Launch
There are many holiday traditions around the world -- but all celebrate in the spirit of giving. That is why the designers at Bijou & Co. are most excited to announce our newest launch, Christmas Around the World. Reaching across countries, a portion of the proceeds will benefit the International Children's Hospital. So you know that your bid goes beyond the custom -- it's helping to heal a child. And, after all, what better Christmas gift can you give, than the gift of hope? Bid early. Bid often. Make a difference.
Beginning on September 9th, search BijouCo on eBay!
Here is just a small peek at the many festive outfits and accessories that you will find as we journey to Christmas Around the World!
Beginning on September 9th, search BijouCo on eBay!
Here is just a small peek at the many festive outfits and accessories that you will find as we journey to Christmas Around the World!
Monday, September 8, 2008
Greek Bifteki
Greek Bifteki
1 1/3 pounds ground beef
1 tablespoon plain yogurt
2 teaspoons dried thyme
salt and pepper to taste
4 ounces feta cheese
1. Preheat grill for indirect heat.
2. In a large bowl, mix together ground beef, yogurt, thyme, and salt and pepper. Form meat into 8 patties, about 2 to 3 inches in diameter.
Serve with Basic Cheese Polenta
Basic Cheese Polenta
1 cup cornmeal
1 cup cold water
1 teaspoon salt
3 cups boiling water
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1. In a mixing bowl combine cornmeal, cold water and salt. Grease a loaf pan.
2. Bring the remaining 3 cups of water to a rolling boil and stir in the cornmeal mixture. Bring the mixture back to a boil while stirring constantly. Reduce heat to a simmer and stir in the cheese.
1 1/3 pounds ground beef
1 tablespoon plain yogurt
2 teaspoons dried thyme
salt and pepper to taste
4 ounces feta cheese
1. Preheat grill for indirect heat.
2. In a large bowl, mix together ground beef, yogurt, thyme, and salt and pepper. Form meat into 8 patties, about 2 to 3 inches in diameter.
Serve with Basic Cheese Polenta
Basic Cheese Polenta
1 cup cornmeal
1 cup cold water
1 teaspoon salt
3 cups boiling water
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1. In a mixing bowl combine cornmeal, cold water and salt. Grease a loaf pan.
2. Bring the remaining 3 cups of water to a rolling boil and stir in the cornmeal mixture. Bring the mixture back to a boil while stirring constantly. Reduce heat to a simmer and stir in the cheese.
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