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Show AggieLife Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2010 Page 9 An apple a day keeps the doctor away Right after watermelon season, when it's still too early for pumpkin pie, there Eat That is this little window of time I like to think of as the apple days. Apples are in season and it's perfect timing. The days are still warm enough ENNELLE CLAR to appreciate their crisp, juicy freshness and the nights are cool enough to enjoy things like hot apple cider and apple pie. When it started feeling like the apple days were here this year, I got the idea to make an apple pie from scratch. I went to the store to buy apples for it (which I though would have been the easiest part) and found that there were at least ten different kinds to choose from. I decided to ditch my apple pie idea and instead buy one of every single kind of apple I could find, try them all and then compare them. Here is what I came up with: Golden Delicious: these yellow green apples are slightly tangy, which makes them a popular choice for caramel apples because they give a good contrast to the super sweetness of the caramel. Fuji: these apples are simple and mildly sweet. They are crisp and juicy. Gala: the size and sweetness of these make them great for packing in lunches and just eating on the go. They are also the most common apples used for making cider because they are so juicy. Pink Lady: like the name suggests, these apples have a pinkish hue to them. They are crisp and sweet and go nicely in salads. McIntosh: because these are one of the softer types of apples, they make the best applesauce, but they are not as popular for just eating raw because they can be a little mushy. Granny Smith: these are the tartest of all the apples I tried. They are also the most commonly used in apple pie because they maintain their crispness when they are cooked and their tart taste balances the sugar in the pie. Red Delicious: probably the most famous apple, and definitely the classic dark red color. These apples are mild but their peel is slightly bitter and they are drier than any of the others I tried. Honeycrisp: I had never heard of these before I did this experiment. They are beautiful, big and red and are somehow both tart and sweet at the same time. These were my favorite out of all of the varieties. With all these apples lying around I decided it'd be a good time to make caramel. This recipe was easy and turned out really delicious: Caramel Sauce 1 cup sugar APPLES ARE IN SEASON and there is a vast selection of apples to choose from such as Golden Delicious, Fuji, Gala, Pink Lady and several others. JENNELLE CLARK photo 1/4 cup water (*Note: you can add a couple drops of lemon juice to a tablespoon or two of water and sprinkle it over the apple slices to keep them from going brown when serving or storing them). The pumpkin pie days are almost here, but before they come I am hoping to get in a few more apple days. Here are some ideas for using apples in everyday cooking and eating: 1/2 cup whipping cream 2 tablespoons butter 1 teaspoon vanilla - Combine the sugar, corn syrup and water in a medium saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it comes to a boil. - Stop stirring and allow the mixture to boil until it becomes a medium amber color. - Remove the pan from the heat and slowly add the cream. Stir until smooth. - Add the butter and stir until it is melted and completely incorporated. - Allow the sauce to cool for at least 10 minutes before adding the vanilla. - The caramel will continue to thicken and set up as it cools. 1 tablespoon corn syrup - Serve with sliced apples* and chopped peanuts. continuedfrom page 8 Drebin said she broke blood vessels in the back of her leg, leaving two welts. Drebin said last year she hurt her right elbow from racquetball, which forced her to use her left hand for a few weeks. She said she noticed significant improvement in her skill in her less dominant hand. Warner is very optimistic about the season, with six returning team members, and two new players that collectively have 30 years of experience. - Add diced apples to your favorite salad. It goes well in most spinach salads and especially with sweet dressings such as raspberry vinaigrette or poppyseed. - Dip apples slices in peanut butter or sprinkle them with cinnamon and sugar for a healthy after-class snack. - Stir some chopped apples and cinnamon into your oatmeal. And remember ... an apple a day keeps the doctor away. How are you going to celebrate your apple days? Jennelle wants to hear about your apple recipes and ideas. Email her at jenn.nelle@gmail.com . Our jewelers make the difference! Clubs: Difference between games to the ankles, knees, shoulders and elbows. He said he prefers singles over doubles because in doubles there is more chance for injury. - Add bite size apple chunks and a couple dashes of cinnamon to your pancake or waffle batter. , -eMek (27Z6 awe( "It should be a good year, we have a lot of talent," he said. Both clubs are offering opportunities for students not currently involved to come and experience the sport. The racquetball team plans to hold regular tournaments this year (435) 753-9755 930 N Main • Logan, Ut. that are open to all students on campus. Notices will be posted in the HPER and the Fieldhouse. And for those who haven't yet experienced handball, students can stop by the courts Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays around 4 p.m. e4-ca)-e4 - genevieve.draper@aggiemail.usu.edu emelt- 4- Ethics: Class reaches to Columbia continuedfrom page 8 strategy and global business strategy. It's been great being able to interact with people from Colombia. It makes me want to visit there to see their point of view," said Kassie Fisher, senior in business. Albrecht said even though the class focuses on problems with bananas, there are plenty of lessons to be learned about ethics, problems solving, global culture and strategy. "The students are learning to work handson with sensitive issues with someone from a different culture," Albrecht said. "Helping with ethical issues in Colombia is a great opportunity for the students and me." - tessa.karrington@aggiemail.usu.edu History: Displaying inner hippie continuedfrom page 8 Lewis' courses on the history of Utah and Native American ethno-history are similar to conversations that span a semester, and he said he is passionate about his research generating knowledge which is then fed directly back into the classroom. With so much of his time cooped up in stuffy buildings conducting research and attending endless meetings and teaching, Lewis said his favorite recreational activities take place out of doors. In the past he enjoyed hiking, backpacking, skiing and ice-skating. More recently he has established footholds in bicycling, golf and gardening. His front yard is his canvas, rather than a lawn to be mowed, he said. "Home is a refuge from history," Lewis said. Home is where his many novels are stashed, though he struggles to pick a favorite. When forced, he eventually selects Wallace Stegner's "Angle of Repose," valuing its mix of history, memory and fiction. Lewis said home is where he builds a growing collection of art: landscapes, figurative, surreal, and he said he collects whatever cap- tures him. "I am floored by the creativity I see in people," he said. Lewis said he is both charmed and annoyed by the people of Cache Valley, prompting frequent travels through South and Central America, Europe and China. He said he and his wife are enthusiastic about showing their two daughters the world. The same two daughters fully support their father in all of his outrageous tie, post-hippie glory. So entirely so, that Lewis said they insist he never cut the braided rat-tail that he tucks into the backs of his shirts. While he once took great pride in wearing it publicly, he said it is now a personal reminder of his grad school days, a private conversation with himself. "Shock value no longer interests me," he said. Lewis said he may have grown out of his grad-school past, but the inner "wannabe hippie" remains. And he said maybe, if you're lucky, he'll show you his braid. - noellejohansen@aggiemaitusu.edu Free Appetizer It is Simple! Go into e- i - ,_ ewe() y ROADHOUSE Try on any jewelry, bring or mention this ad, and recieve your Free Appetizer Card! |