Annie great post, I struggle with weight/allergies/ and sometimes skin infections from candida overgrowth so I may try some good ol ACV I use it to clean but not so much on me :) plus who doesn't want shiny hair!!! Great Apple of the Day!

Good morning! Shirley asked me to post bingo words while she is away on her trip. Today's bingo word is: BUTTER!

Happy Tuesday!

Here is my "Apple of the day" - Apple Pear (Anyone try this fruit, its quite yummy, plus they don’t turn brown like your typical apple, and has a sweet flavor/crunchy texture.

Good Morning,

Thanks for the ACV post Annie. I use it all the time.

Shirley, I mailed your Appley package today. Tracking # 9505510871286264017344.

My "apple of a day", Envy Apple with peanut butter

My favorite way to eat apples

My Apple of the Day:

CARAMEL APPLE SANGRIA RECIPE

PREP TIME

5 mins

TOTAL TIME

5 mins

Author: Amanda Finks

Recipe type: Cocktail

Serves: 10 - 11

INGREDIENTS

• 1 750 ml bottle of pinot grigio (or your favorite mild white wine)
• 1 cup caramel flavored vodka
• 6 cups apple cider
• 2 medium apples, cored and chopped

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Stir the wine, vodka, and apple cider together in a large pitcher.
2. Add the chopped apples to the pitcher, or to individual glasses.
3. Serve the sangria over ice.

NOTES

Apple cider settles. If the sangria sits for a while, it will need to be stirred before serving.

Thanks for all the recipes and info on apple cider vinegar. Who could have known apples can be so versatile. Here is another cleaning solution for bathroom scum. 1 cup vinegar 1 cup Dawn

Heat vinegar to a boil add Dawn and mix. Spray on tub and let soak overnight. The vinegar dissolves the minerals and scum. Rinse. Has to be the original Dawn, it's blue and has a baby duck. I put this mixture in a heavy duty spray bottle. I also use regular vinegar cause it's cheaper than ACV and now comes in a higher acid ratio made for cleaning.

Could I ask a favor? Can someone please send me Faye's address? Doug.nehls@gmail is mine. I am wanting to mail her package but am unsure of her Houz name.

Thanks so much,

Robin

Got my package yesterday from Heidi. I was spoiled (as usual). It had the most festive oven mitt and dish towel inside and she mustve been reading my mind because I just threw away two pot holders that had seen better days after I finished canning my apple butter...and who doesn't need a new dish towel?! Additionally there were many seeds and (HOW DID YOU KNOW) one of my favorite suckers ever ... the caramel apple suckers. I will post pictures later. THANKS so so so much Heidi!

Breanne

Robin, I messaged you Faye's information. Let me know if you don't receive it.

So glad you got the package, Breanne! I wanted to put in more suckers, but the envelope didn't let me. I'm glad you like them. That's funny--you throwing out your oven mitt and getting a new one. Just love it when a plan comes together and I didn't know I was part of the plan! ha

My "Apple a Day:"

A new study performed on mice shows that drinking apple juice could keep Alzheimer’s away and fight the effects of aging on the brain.
Mice in the study that were fed an apple-enhanced diet showed higher
levels of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine and did better in maze
tests than those on a regular diet.

Cheddar and Apple Chicken Breasts

Ingredients

• 1-1/4 cups (5 oz.) Sargento® Traditional Cut Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese, divided
• 1/4 cup plus 2 Tbsp. mango chutney, large pieces of mango chopped, divided
• 1/2 cup finely diced apple
• 1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
• 4 (5 to 6 oz.) boneless, skinless chicken breast halves,
• 1/2 cup fresh breadcrumbs, multigrain or whole wheat*
• Paprika or smoked paprika (optional)

Directions

1. Combine 2 Tbsp. of the chutney, apple and cayenne pepper in a small bowl; mix well. Stir in 3/4 cup of the cheese.
2. Cut a pocket in side of each chicken breast, taking care not to cut through top or bottom of chicken.* Stuff cheese mixture into chicken, pressing edges together to enclose stuffing. Place chicken on a foil-lined baking sheet. Brush remaining 1/4 cup chutney over tops of chicken breasts. Combine breadcrumbs and remaining 1/2 cup cheese; sprinkle over chicken. Sprinkle paprika lightly over chicken if desired.
3. Bake in a preheated 375°F oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until chicken is cooked through

Erica, do you happen to know where this was conducted...or where it was published? I would love to read the white paper. Thanks!

Good morning and happy hump day!

Today's bingo word is CANDY

Good Morning.

Erica, interesting information. I wonder if fresh apples do the same thing. We don't drink much juice of any kind.

My "Apple a Day"

Hubby loves apples in salad. Roast chicken, soy beans, apples, pecans, pumpkin seeds and cranraisins.

Erica,

I mailed part of your Apple package yesterday...

tracking # 9500 1150 6794 6264 0590 78....I would guess delivery Thursday or Friday.

I will PM or email you shortly with the scoop on the other part.

And my Apple of the Day....

Well, I decided take an APPLEY chance and tried one of the APPLEY items I put in Ericas package. Not good.....LOL....I lost a tooth,.most of a tooth anyways. Tiz crown time!!

Happy Wednesday!

Annie

My "Apple a Day":

Emily --The article I quoted didn't list its source, but when I searched "apple juice prevents alzheimer's" I found this and this. I'm sure there's much more info out there, but I don't have time to do a more in depth search, as I'm getting ready to head into work.

As far as recent dates, I came across this from 2014 (again, I don't have time to do an in depth search, or I'm sure I could find something more recent):

A study done in 2014 found that fruit containing a compound called fisetin may prevent Alzheimer’s and protect against memory loss. Identified only ten years ago, fisetin
has been highly praised for its ability to fight cancer and diabetes
and is only now being hailed for its brain boosting powers.

Fruits that contain this super compound include:

• Apples
• Mangoes
• Kiwi
• Peaches
• Grapes
• Tomatoes
• Onions

Ruth -- I'm sure eating apples would have the same effect (but I don't know how many you would have to eat). From the second link I listed for Emily:

Before you go out and drop your money on any-old apples, however, take
heed: not all apples are created equal. Apples are some of the most
highly pesticide-treated fruits there are. So, purchase organic apples
whenever possible. Don’t purchase the pasteurized juice hoping to stave
off Alzheimer’s disease either. If you want juice, juice the apples
yourself and only make enough to drink in a single sitting.

With the discussion on apples possibly preventing Alzheimers, I searched "apple science" today and found all kinds of headings. Many of them were activities you could do with children so I thought that would be my apple fact of the day. Scout leader, teacher? Check it out. I used to be a Girl Scout leader and this would have been something fun to do at a fall meeting.

Poor Annie! I went to the dentist on Monday, but it was for a cleaning and check up so that was one of the better visits.

Have a good day.

Jeanne

For my apple of the day I researched something completely off topic. I wondered how many songs have the word "apple" in their title. Here's what I found. One Bad Apple by the Osmond's, Apple, Peaches, Pumpkin by Jay and the techniques, Little Green Apple by OC Smith, Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom White and last but not least I'll be with you in Apple Blossom Time. Thats just the Pop chart. Add more if one pops into your mind. Happy hump day to all.

we miss u sjc48 but know u are having a blast with your daughter.

Here is my "Apple of the day"

Apple is a 5 letter medium Word starting with A and ending with E. There is a total of 22 words that can be made out of this word.

Lappe is an animal and pepla is the bottom of a full blouse. Trying to score more points.

Good morning ladies! Today's bingo word is SEEDS. Shirley should be back tomorrow when she will bring you back to your regularly scheduled programming. Love all the apple trivia!

Apple of the Day!

Sekai-ichi Apple

Price: $21
Where: Japan

Why so expensive?: Yes, $21 per apple. Translating to “the best in the world,” Sekai-ichi are washed with honey and branded by hand to ensure they’re blemish free. The orchards where they’re grown are pollinated by hand using a tiny wand—treatments not uncommon in Japan’s fruit-obsessed culture.

Jeanne, Your package is on the way! Tracking # 9505511920466266008782. Hope you enjoy!

Amy great apple of the day. I want to put in though that if you want to search about this apple as I did...please make sure to type in "sekai-ichi AND apple" I only typed the former the first time around and the search brought up some interesting Japanese phallic cartoon images. LOL I cannot believe what some people will spend on fruit (and I love fruit).

kchd ~ That was funny what you said, "she will bring you back to your regularly scheduled programming."

Here is my "Apple of the day" - JOKE

What type of a computer does a horse like to eat?

A Macintosh

Thanks Katie for filling in for Shirley!!

Amy, very, very interesting "Apple of the Day".......I believe the Japanese when they say this apple is washed with honey and branded by hand and hand pollinated with a tiny wand in the orchards where the Sekai-ichi Apples are grown, hence the best in the world....... I must say, if I heard this same thing on an apple, orange ect in the U.S. with an ouchy price tag, I would say liar(s)....SAD!

And my "Apple of the Day"...Bragg's ACV and the "Mother"

Organic, unfiltered apple cider vinegar (like Bragg’s) also contains “mother,” strands of
proteins, enzymes and friendly bacteria that give the product a murky, cobweb-like appearance.
Some people believe that the “mother” is responsible for most of the health benefits, although there are currently no studies to support this.

Happy Thursday!

Annie

I just found Shirley's (sjc) Package on the front porch........love it!

Shirley sent me.....

*a jar of Apple Butter

*an apple red dish towel

*a oven mitt with apples on it

*a lovely note

*seeds.....Cinnamon Basil, Red Ace Beets, Cardinal Lobelia, Silene Regia, Red Texas Hummingbird Sage.....great selection....lots of RED!

Thank you so much Shirley!!! A perfect "Apple" box!!

Annie

Sounds like a great package to arrive in the mail.

My apple of the day. We have an ornamental apple of some kind. It blooms pink the spring and have red foliage all year. My daughter likes to think it's her own Japanese blooming tree! Nothing will eat these ornamental fruits--even if they were washed in honey and hand-pollinated. Tiny, sour and dropping to the ground like mushy raindrops. ha Heidi

My "Apple of the Day:"

Apples contain malic acid, a chemical used in teeth whitening products, which helps dissolve stains.

I msg Smitties that her swap will arrive on 9/29. Also mailed her card out today. Hope you will be surprised and hope you will enjoy!!

My Apple of the Day. Erica's post about whitening products led me to look at "apples in cosmetics". Without posting the brand name, here's one I found:

A
patented bioengineered growth hormone for firming the skin is derived
from the stem cells of a “rare” Uttweiler Spatlauber apple that
grows only in Switzerland (there are only three trees left in
existence in a rural part of Switzerland; luckily the lab doesn’t
need the actual apple to produce the stem cells, the company can
create them). This apple lasts about four months before browning, and
its stem cells supposedly slow down the aging process.

Retail
price: $250 for 2 oz.

Jeanne

Happy Thursday and thank you sjc48 for the lovely card you made. It's so rare for me to get greeting cards and I appreciate the thoughtfulness!!

Shirley, Thank you for the beautiful Autumn card! I love it and have it displayed in my dining room. You do awesome work!

Thank you Shirley for my autumn card. Very thoughtful of you. Hope you're having a fun trip. Margo

Apple of the day:

Soak up salt – If you have inadvertently made your soup or stew too salty, then boil it with some apple wedges for 10 minutes. The apple will soak up the excess salt.

Amy -- That is a cool tip about apples! I'm going to have to try to remember that one.

Annie -- I received part of your pack yesterday. Haven't opened it yet. Waiting for the other part to arrive.

Shirley -- Received your beautiful fall card yesterday. Thank you!

Good Morning

Shirley, thank you for the beautiful Fall card.

Amy, I've heard to use potatoes if you've gotten soup too salty, but not apples. Interesting.

Shirley, I received your beautiful card yesterday. It amazes me when a card arrives on exactly on the right day! How do you coordinate that with the post office? LOL

Thank you.

Jeanne

Thanks for the beautiful fall card Shirley. I too was surprised and just in time for the cooler weather.

Got my Awesome Apple package from Shirley today. Love it. Thank you so much.

Lots of Appley stuff, red stuff and some yellow and green with a pretty fall card.

Seeds; Red Hot Returns daylily, Big Yellow calla, yellow canna, Super Sioux tomato and red canna rhizomes .

TGIF 2 everyone. Another week has gone by and almost the end of September, wow, time surely flies!!

My "Apple of the Day" - I was watching Ellen on NBC yesterday and she was talking about apples. She said there were 7500 varieties of apples grown. Too bad the supermarkets don't sell these types. I sure would like to try them.

My "Apple a Day:"

There is growing evidence suggesting that an apple a day may help prevent breast cancer, according to a series of studies conducted by prominent Cornell researcher Rui Hai Liu.

Liu said her research adds to "the growing evidence that increased
consumption of fruits and vegetables, including apples, would provide
consumers with more phenolics, which are proving to have important
health benefits. I would encourage consumers to eat more and a wide
variety of fruits and vegetables daily."

Hey, Everyone, I'm BAAAAACK!! Just got in, will try to post more later, if not then first thing in the morning, but I already know this much: Everyone who posted since my last post is awarded 5 points - You all did a GREAT job of keeping the swap going and I can hardly wait to read all those "Apples of the Days" Good job, ladies!

I gotta eat.

Shirley!

Shirley is Back, Thank you for the Fall Card. I truly love the Fall Season.

I received my wonderful box from Ruth and loved it all. Thank you Ruth.

I can't post a picture because my cell phone decided not to send it to my e-mail.

I will try to send it to my work e-mail and see if that works.

I received:

Apple Pie Spice/Yum

Apple Card

Apple paper weight

Caramel Dip for Apples

Pineapple Tomato seeds

Apple Bottle Stopper

Caramel Apple Pound Cake recipe/Pound Cakes are my favorite

Gynura Mango Salad Recipe

Spinach plant

Shirley

Okay, I feel much better now!

I had a great time with Tabitha and Myrna, more about that later. And the trip home thro Toledo went well, mainly because I bypassed Toledo all together and took the long way home. Anything to save stress and anxiety!

I have only done a cursory look thro the posts, but want to address lots of them at some point before the month is over. So much interesting apple stuff!

Ladies, you can take a break from posting "Apples of the Day" if you'd like, until Monday! Happy Weekend!

Katie, thank you so much for posting the Bingo words for me, very much appreciate it!

Margo, I got your email, glad you enjoyed the card!

Jeanne, I don't know how that happened, the card arriving on the first day of Autumn. I mailed them all on Monday, as I was leaving. Glad you all enjoyed them! I had a great time creating them!

Annie, did I forget to put the applebutter recipes in your package? Glad you liked it, but the applebutter was to be used with the recipes. Drat. Let me know.

I totaled up the points from the bingo words for the past 3 days and here's what we ended up with: The Crisps garnered 7 points and the Macs got two.

I'll post a points update tomorrow afternoon, along with the list of who sent and who received, and all the rest of the catching up!

And last, but definitely not the least - Erica, where did you find that book? It was perfect!

Ladies, I opened my package from Erica tonight, and she sent me a recipe book called, can you believe this, "An Apple A Day"! Unbelievable! It has 365 recipes, enough for a whole year. Erica, you nailed it with this! Good job!

She also sent a nice Appley note and 3 packs of seeds, one tithonia and two lantanas. Thank you, Thank you!

I'm heading for bed, talk to ya all tomorrow!

Shirley!

Shirley, I found the Apple Butter recipes while cooking din-din last night....Apple Butter Snickerdoodles and Apple Butter Bread inside the oven mitt....Thank you very much.

And lovely mail from Shirley yesterday....thank you for the Autumn Blessings card.....Love and Peace to you too! I love and appreciate your cards and thoughts so much!

Happy Saturday!

Annie

I'm glad you found them, Annie, and glad the card made it's way to you!

Ladies, PLEASE POST ON THE NEW THREAD!!

Grocery shopping today, back later!

Shirley!

Faye your package should arrive today or tomorrow 9500 1140 9601 6266 0374 13

Shirley, thank you for the lovely prize. I received an apple red dish towel (can always use those), recipe cards, a cute note card that Shirley made with a stamped design, and packets of apple cider mix. Yum! I love the apple theme to the prizes.

Thanks so much, Shirley!

Jeanne