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ource: dLife Delicious, refreshing drink garnished with apricot wedges and mint sprigs.
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 Ingredients | Makes <input ... > Servings  16 tea bags (black tea) 12 cup water , boiling 1 cup spearmint, fresh 6 Juice Drink, apricot nectar, ready to drink, can (11-12oz cans) 2 tsp vanilla extract 1 ice cubes 1/2 fresh apricots , cut into wedges (optional, to garnish) 1 pinch spearmint, fresh (optional, to garnish) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
 Directions 1 Combine tea bags, boiling water, and the 1 cup mint leaves in a very large heatproof pitcher, and then let steep for 5 minutes. 2 Remove and discard tea bags and mint, and then cover tea and let stand for 1 hour. 3 Stir in apricot nectar and vanilla, and then cover and chill for 4 to 48 hours. 4 To serve, fill tall glasses with ice cubes, and then pour tea mixture over ice cubes. 5 If desired, garnish with apricot wedges and/or mint sprigs. Additional Information Instead of pouring from a pitcher, you can ladle this drink from a punch bowl with a floating ice ring. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
ource: National Pork Board A fruity, tangy glaze to use with pork or beef .
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| Ingredients | Makes <input ... > Servings 1/3 cup Jam, apricot 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce 2 tbsp fresh ginger root , peeled and minced 2 tsp minced garlic 2 tsp honey 2 tsp sesame oil 1 tsp sesame seeds , toasted | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Directions 1 Combine all ingredients in medium bowl; whisk thoroughly. Refrigerate for at least one hour before using. Additional Information Add this glaze to your favorite grilled chops or to a roasted tenderloin. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Ingredients | Makes <input ... > Servings 2/3 cup Preserves, apricot, light, sugar free (Smucker's) 2 cup vanilla frozen yogurt, no sugar added 2 cup fresh diced pineapple 1 cup fat free milk 1/4 tsp almond extract | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Directions 1 Combine all ingredients in a blender container and blend until smooth. Pour into two glasses and serve immediately. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Source: dLife Chicken breasts with an apple-cheddar stuffing.
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| Ingredients | Makes <input ... > Servings 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts 1/2 cup chopped apples 2 tbsp Cheese, cheddar, sharp, shredded 1 tbsp Bread Crumbs, Italian style 1 tbsp salted butter 1/4 cup white wine , dry 1/4 cup water 1 tbsp water 1 1/2 tsp cornstarch 1 tbsp chopped parsley , for garnish | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Directions 1 Combine apple, cheese, and bread crumbs. Set aside. 2 Flatten chicken breasts between sheets of waxed paper to 1/4 inch thickness. 3 Divide apple mixture between chicken breasts, and roll up each breast. Secure with toothpicks. 4 Melt butter or margarine in a 7 inch skillet over medium heat. Brown stuffed chicken breasts. Add wine and 1/4 cup water. Cover. Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink. 5 Transfer chicken to a serving platter. Combine 1 tablespoon water and cornstarch; stir into juices in pan. Cook and stir until thickened. 6 Pour gravy over chicken, and garnish with parsley. Serve. Additional Information Granny Smith or Golden Delicious apples are perfect for this recipe. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Ingredients | Makes <input ... > Servings 6 whole loin pork chops , 3/4-inch thick 2 tsp vegetable oil 2 cup apple cider 1/3 cup stoneground mustard 3 medium apples , cored, sliced 1/2-inch thick 1/2 seedless raisins 1/2 cup fresh chopped green onion 2 tbsp cornstarch 1/4 cup water | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Directions 1 Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown pork chops and season with salt and pepper. 2 Combine apple cider and mustard; pour over pork chops. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Add apples, raisins and green onions. Cover; cook 5-10 minutes longer. 3 Place pork chops and apples on serving platter; keep warm. Stir combined cornstarch and water into pan juices; cook and stir until thickened. Serve sauce over pork chops and apples. Additional Information Serve with hot cooked noodles and broccoli spears. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Chicken tenders in an apple ginger glaze.
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| Ingredients | Makes <input ... > Servings 1 lb chicken tenders (or boneless, skinless chicken breasts) 1/4 cup Marmalade, orange 1 tsp cornstarch 1/4 tsp ground ginger 1/2 tsp minced garlic 1 cup unsweetened applesauce 2 tbsp fresh chopped green onion | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Directions 1 Wash and dry chicken. If using chicken breasts, cut each breast lengthwise into 4 pieces. Place in single layer in foil-lined 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan. Set aside. 2 In 1-quart saucepan, combine marmalade, cornstarch, ginger and garlic. Add applesauce. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture starts to boil. Spread evenly over chicken. 3 Bake at 400 degrees F for about 20 minutes or until chicken is tender and juices run clear. Garnish with green onions and serve hot over rice if desired. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
ource: National Pork Board This roast uses applesauce as part of the glaze and sauce.
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| Ingredients | Makes <input ... > Servings 3 lb Pork, roast, top loin, raw (boneless) 1 cup unsweetened applesauce 1/3 cup packed brown sugar 2 tsp vinegar 1 tsp yellow mustard 1/8 tsp ground cloves 1 tbsp white all purpose flour 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp sugar 1/8 tsp garlic powder 1/8 tsp black pepper , freshly ground | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Directions 1 Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Stir together applesauce, brown sugar, vinegar, mustard and clove in small bowl; refrigerate half of the applesauce mixture and set aside remaining applesauce mixture. 2 Combine flour, salt, sugar, garlic powder and pepper in another small bowl. 3 Rub flour mixture evenly over entire surface of pork. Place pork on rack in shallow roasting pan. 4 Roast, uncovered, until internal temperature is 140 degrees F. Spoon reserved applesauce mixture over roast. Roast until internal temperature is 155 degrees F., 1 to 1 1/2 hours total cooking time (about 18-20 minutes per pound). 5 Transfer roast to serving platter; cover with foil and let stand for 15 minutes before slicing. Heat chilled applesauce mixture in small saucepan until boiling; boil for 1 minute. Spoon heated applesauce mixture over pork slices. Additional Information A dish that evokes Sunday dinner in late fall. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Any-Vegetable Parmesan Microwave Delight |    |  | |
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 | Source: Enlitened Kosher Cooking by Nechama Cohen Your favorite green veggies broiled with zesty parmesan cheese.
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| Ingredients | Makes <input ... > Servings 1 lb fresh asparagus (or your favorite green vegetable) 1/2 cup water 12 cooking spray 4 tbsp grated parmesan cheese 1/4 tsp black pepper | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Directions 1 If using fresh asparagus or string beans, start by trimming the ends. 2 Place your vegetable of choice in a 2-quart microwaveable casserole dish with water. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and microwave for 10-12 minutes or until tender. If using frozen vegetables, cut down the microwave time according to the package's instructions. 3 Remove from microwave and let stand for 5-7 minutes in order to cool down a bit. 4 Carefully remove plastic and drain. 5 Coat vegetables with non-stick cooking spray and toss. 6 Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and pepper. Microwave uncovered for 1 minute to melt cheese or place under broiler. Let stand 2 minutes. Additional Information Variation: For Parmesan Baked Mushrooms, use whole portobello mushrooms, with the stem removed instead of the combination of vegetables. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Ingredients | Makes <input ... > Servings 1 tsp Margarine, 80% fat, unsalted, tub 1/4 cup sliced almonds , chopped 2 tsp curry powder , divided 1 cup chopped apples , unpeeled, diced 1/2 cup fresh chopped onion 1/2 cup fresh mushroom slices 1 tbsp white all purpose flour 1 tsp chicken bouillon 1 cup water , boiling 1/2 cup fat free milk 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice 1 cup cooked chicken breast, diced | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Directions 1 In a large skillet, melt margarine over medium heat. Add almonds and cook for about 10 minutes, or until they are golden brown. Stir often. 2 Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of the curry powder, and then toss them lightly to coat. Then, drain the almonds on paper towels. 3 Sauté the apple, onion, and mushrooms in the same skillet for 5 minutes. Stir in the remaining 1 teaspoon of curry powder and the flour. Stirring frequently, cook over low heat for 2 minutes. 4 After dissolving the bouillon granules in the boiling water, add the broth to the skillet with the milk and lemon juice. 5 Constantly stirring, continue to cook over low heat until the mixture has become smooth and thickened, roughly 5 minutes. 6 Add the chicken, and then continue to cook over low heat until it has heated thoroughly. Additional Information On the side, white rice or pasta that has been prepared without salt or fat makes a great addition to this recipe. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Source: Life Focus Nutrition Baked acorn squash drizzled with honey and cinnamon.
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| Directions 1 Cut squash in quarters, remove seeds, and rinse clean. 2 Place squash quarters in a baking pan. 3 Drizzle honey over each piece and sprinkle with cinnamon. 4 Place 1/2 cup water in the pan, cover, and bake at 350 degrees F for 45 to 60 minutes, or until tender. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dianne does a lot for the animal community, On top of housing these animals, she takes them to the vet and pays for any vet needs an animal in her charge needs, and regularly traps feral and wild kitties, to take them to get spayed, so that no wild kitties may further burden the animal population with unwanted kitties.
On top of this care, she also suffered through an electrical house fire a few years ago, that made her house un inhabitable for a long time from all the damage, and she STILL continued to care for and take on the needs of the multiple needy animals. One dog, a pit bull named louie louie, has been with her well over 3 years, since homes for pitbulls are few and far between.
On behalf of Dianne, and the animals, and myself, thank you for any and all help you may decide to give.
Sincerely Chris Moss, a devout animal owner herself.
Even if the dad in your house isn't a shirt-and-tie kind of guy, he's sure to love this stylish Father's Day card.
| CRAFT MATERIALS: | |
 | Decorative scrapbook paper |
| Glue |
| Scissors |
Time needed: 30 Minutes or Less | |
1. To make one, first cut a 4- by 12-inch rectangle from a piece of decorative scrapbook paper and fold it in half to create a double-layer 4- by 6-inch rectangle. 2. Form the collar by cutting 2 matching 1-inch-long horizontal slits about 1 inch below the fold.
3. Fold over the 2 flaps as shown, then glue them down with a 5-inch-long tie shape cut from another piece of decorative paper glued between them. Glue a pair of small buttons to the collar.
4. Once the glue has dried, lift the bottom front of the card and write a Father's Day greeting inside.>
these elegant (but so simple) beaded bookmarks make great props for Get Caught Reading Month (May).
| CRAFT MATERIALS: | |
| Beads |
| Hemp thread (or heavy jewelry cord) |
Time needed: 30 Minutes or Less | |
1. To make one, first tie a bead onto one end of each of three 2-foot lengths of hemp thread or heavy jewelry cord. Add a few more beads to each strand, then knot the strands together 1 to 2 inches below the last beads. Braid or knot the threads as you like, then knot them all together again about 5 inches from the ends. Add more beads to each individual strand, then tie on an end bead, like the first, to keep them in place. Magnetic Shadow Box
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| Several 3-inch round storage tins with tight-fitting lids (found at Michael's in the scrapbooking section) |
| Gorilla Glue |
| 3/4-inch round magnet |
| Pizza pan |
| Two 1 1/2-inch screws |
| Two 1/2-inch washers |
| Power drill |
Time needed: About 1 to 2 Hours | |
2. Hang the pizza pan on a wall at a height your child can reach. We suggest drilling into a wall stud. If your pizza pan has only one hole to slip a screw through, simply drill another (drill front to back).
3. Finally, have your child fill the tins and arrange them on the pizza pan frame.
Tip: If your pizza pan has only one hole to slip a screw through, simply drill another (drill front to back). Finally, have your child fill the tins and arrange them on the pizza pan frame.
Plant Stakes
These fuzzy bugs are so cute, they'll be a welcome (and amusing) sight hanging out in anyone's houseplants.
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| Black pipe cleaner, cut in half |
| Black pompon |
| Large red pompon |
| Red pipe cleaner, cut in thirds |
| Multicolored spiraled pipe cleaner |
| Craft glue |
| Googly eyes |
| Mini red pompon |
| Thin craft foam ( in red and black) |
| Red and white spiraled pipe cleaner |
| ΒΌ-inch wooden dowel, 1 foot long |
Time needed: Under 1 Hour | |
1. Create the ladybug's head and body by wrapping one half of the black pipe cleaner around the black and large red pompons. Twist the ends of the pipe cleaner together under the bug's body (see A). 
2. Slip the three pieces of red pipe cleaner between the black pipe cleaner and pompons on the underside of the bug. Bend to form legs (B). 
3. For the antennae, slip the multicolored pipe cleaner under the black pipe cleaner on the topside of the bug, just behind the black pom-pom (C). Twist and shape it, trim the ends if necessary. 4. Glue on googly eyes and a red mini pompon nose. Cut a red mouth and black spots out of foam and glue them onto the bug.
5. To attach the bug to the dowel stake, tightly wrap the red and white pipe cleaner around the top of the dowel and hook the end to the underside of the bug.
Variations:
Kids can adjust the directions slightly to fashion a bumblebee or greenfly, or better yet, create completely new multilegged critters of their own.
Inchworm Bookmark
Mark your page with a bookworm that's at home between the pages.
Mark your page with a bookworm that's at home between the pages.
| CRAFT MATERIALS: | |
| Ribbed ribbon |
| Scissors |
| Ruler |
| Pipe cleaner |
| Beads |
| Glue |
| Googly eyes |
| Pom-pom |
Time needed: Under 1 Hour | |
2. Weave a short pipe cleaner through the holes and bend it to shape antennae.
3. Fit small beads on the ends. Fold the end of the ribbon forward and glue it down to form a face.
4. Glue on googly eyes and a colorful pom-pom nose.
MINI TRAVEL KIT
With this clever collection in hand, Dad can always travel first class. A sturdy, expandable plastic envelope, available at office supply stores, is small enough to stash in a glove compartment and neatly holds on-the-road essentials such as gum, sticky notes, a pen, lip balm, and, of course, a family photo.
Tiny Treat - Birthday Cake
Our step-by-step "recipe" will have you cooking in no time!
| CRAFT MATERIALS: | |
| Various colors of polymer clay |
Time needed: Afternoon or Evening | |
1. Roll a small ball of clay for the cake platter. 
2. Flatten it into a thick disk. 
3. Roll a slightly larger ball of clay for the cake. 
4. Form it into a cake shape and set it on the platter. 
5. For cake icing, roll a snake of clay and a bunch of small clay balls. 
6. Assemble each candle from short lengths of 24-gauge oven-safe wire and clay as shown.
7. Press the icing onto the cake. Add 3 clay balls to the top and push a candle wire through the middle of each ball. Bake the cake according to the directions on the clay package.
Homemade Finger Paints
| CRAFT MATERIALS: | |
| 1 cup of cold water |
| 1/4 cup of cornstarch |
| 1 tablespoon of light corn syrup |
| Washable, nontoxic tempera paint |
| Bowls |
| Finger-paint paper or freezer paper |
| Masking tape |
Time needed: About 1 Hour | |
1. Before you begin: Spread out a plastic tablecloth, keep wipes handy, and wear a smock or old clothes.
2. In a small saucepan, stir together the cold water and cornstarch. Whisk the mixture over low heat for about 5 minutes until it thickens and clears -- this will happen all at once. Whisk in 1 tablespoon of light corn syrup, then divide the mixture into bowls and stir a squirt of tempera paint into each one.
3. After the paint has cooled, scoop blobs of it onto finger-paint paper (taped to your table) or let your kids scoop it out themselves -- whichever they prefer -- and commence smearing. Leftover paint can be stored in sealed containers in the fridge for a day or two.
Tips:
Getting Started with Creative Projects for Little Hands
1. Keep it safe. Make sure supplies are labeled nontoxic and are not choking hazards. Discourage kids from putting supplies in their mouths.
2. Set it up. Designate an art area in your home with an easel or a low table where young artists can stand to work (this is usually easier for them).
3. Don't rush. Make sure you allow plenty of time for setup, exploration, and cleanup.
4. Don't stress over mess. Set things up so cleanup is easier for you, then try to relax and let your child have fun.
5. Write it down. Before you forget, write the date on your child's creation and, if she's talking, what she said about it.
Tiny Treats - Lollipop
| CRAFT MATERIALS: | |
| Various colors of polymer clay |
Time needed: Afternoon or Evening | |
1. Roll out 2 snakes of clay in contrasting colors and twist them together. 
2. Roll the twist into a spiraled disk.
3. Insert a toothpick into the disk, trim off the point, then bake the lollipop according to the directions on the clay package. We displayed our lollipops by sticking them into a small piece of foam core.
And When I think I finally did one right, using the rich text button option, only one word of it is under a cut. and the command, <lj-cut text="Read more"> only replacing read more with the post to be cut didn't work either.
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In responce to the YMCA summer job teaching crafts post, here's a ton of craft idea's that are fun and easy for most ages, I hope there's a wide variety that will please little kids and big kids both. I hope nobody minds the huge post, I will of course lj cut it.
Mouse Pad
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Over the last two decades many public play spaces have flourished and died in the bay area. Edges was built with love in the tradition of the best of these. Now we face a crossroads. The building we occupy is for sale. Ali and Alex are not able to secure a loan to buy it themselves, and unless someone steps up to purchase it from within the community it will be sold to outsiders. IT IS possible the new owners would let us stay, but at this time we have no commitment. As a community, we not only want, but need the support of each one of you to see this through. The more we can all work together, the more likely this is to remain!
Please share the facts as you hear FROM EDGES directly with others! We want to be sure everyone understands the need we have for support and help, while still keeping the facts straight!
If you know of anyone in a position and with the inclination to buy the building and continue to rent it to Edges, please have them call Alex immediately. In the interim here is the current plan:
In order to continue providing a space to the community, (at this physical location or another) Edges needs financial support from our greater community. Ali has maintained Edges with NO debt for the past two years, yet neither Ali nor Alex take funds from their endeavors with Edges, but rather put all excess back into the space itself. We need the community to take on this same go-give mentality.
The plan is to schedule a series of fund raisers and a long-term membership drive. With the up-sale of increased memberships to the red, blue and black membership levels, folks will be contributing for their community and themselves. Your contributions will ensure that your own membership lasts!
If the space is lost, these funds will allow Ali and Alex to secure a new space and move Edges to a new home. If the new landlord allows Edges to continue here, the funds will upgrade the space with showers, a full kitchen and the like.
Unfortunately Ali is in school full time, just started a new job and is about to begin her internship for her laboratory career; she simply does not have the time to manage this extra workload! Therefore, we are looking for volunteers to manage fundraising events in the next few weeks. We need a General Manager of Fundraising, and people to organize specific events, organize the membership drive, advertise and spread the word, and more!
Please call Alex directly with any ideas or your willingness to take on some of what needs to be done.
Thank you in advance for helping us save this wonderful asset to the community! Know that it is our intent to do everything possible to secure our current location, or ensure we have a new home for all of us!
Alex and Ali
408-496-1132
Zifra has offered to take all general inquiries and offers to help. Please contact her directly: 408-750-7858
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Went on a shopping bender online probably wrakced up 200 dollars w*orth of stuff, and I put it all on credit card, which I shouldn't of done. I already bumped one mostly empty card up to about 400. I must learn better self control lol. I'm going to pay what I owe ebay, then, cancle the cards, cause if I got em I use em.
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