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Every Wednesday!
Rain or Shine!
25th Anniversary
Westchester
Vitalization Corp.
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Fabulous
Fall
Apples |
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in September, apples begin to yield their
abundant crop. Apples are so intertwined
with American culture that it can be easy to
take them for granted. However, apples
have plenty of health benefits, including a high
fiber content and lots of cancer-fighting
antioxidants.. |
Of
the 7,000 varieties of apples available
worldwide, only a few make their way to
the produce section of your grocery store. Some
of the most common varieties include:
Red
Delicious - Easy to identify by the
five distinct bumps on the blossom end
of each fruit. Delicious apples
are sweet, crisp, juicy, low in acid and
very tasty when eaten raw. They
are not a good choice for cooking.
Golden Delicious - Full and round and
have firm, crisp flesh that is sweet and
juicy. Golden Delicious apples are
all-purpose and good for eating, cooking
and baking.
Fuji - Each year, this big super
sweet apple gains new fans. It's a great
substitute for sugary snacks.
It's also
excellent for baking and salads.
McIntosh - Sweet with a tart tang. Very
juicy and tender white flesh. Excellent
for eating and sauce. Good for salads
and pies.
Granny Smith - Very good for eating
fresh, cooking & salads.
Good-quality Granny Smith apples will be
firm with smooth and clean skin. Granny
Smith apples are a deep green with an
occasional pink blush of the cheeks.
Jonathan Apples - Generally small to
medium in size and dark to bright
red. Their flesh is
yellowish-white, occasionally with red
veins and they are crisp, tender, juicy,
aromatic and moderately tart.
Jonathan apples are all-purpose for
cooking, baking or fresh eating.
Rome
Beauty Apples - Have a mild flavor
that is best savored after cooking or
baking.
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| Buying
Apples: |
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skin of an apple is not always a good indication
of its quality, so try to shop for apples by
touch instead of appearance. . If you're
not familiar with the different varieties, ask
your grocer for his or her
recommendations. |
| Avoid
wrinkled, bruised, or soft apples.
Remember that each apple has a distinct flavor,
so some are better for baking, while others are
better for eating. |
| If
you're not familiar with the different
varieties, ask your grocer for his or her
recommendations. |
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| Storing
Apples: |
| Apples can be kept in the
refrigerator for up to three months. They should
be kept in a plastic bag with holes for
ventilation. |
| Check
them frequently and remove ones that are bruised
or brown. One bad apple can spoil the
whole bunch. |
| If
you keep your apples in the refrigerator, try to
keep them away from strong-smelling foods, as
they will absorb the odor. |
| If you keep
your apples out of the refrigerator, put them in
a cool, dry place and eat them within a couple
of weeks. |
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FROM FARM TO TABLE!
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| All vegetables and
fruits take a journey from the time they are
grown on the farm to when you actually eat them.
Let's take the journey backwards and start with how many
fruits and vegetables you actually eat! Take our
challenge and find out if you eat "5 A Day!" |
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Take the
5
A DAY Challenge! |
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What is a
Serving? |
| 1 Serving = |
1 medium-size
fruit |
| 1 Serving = |
3/4 cup (6
oz.) of 100 percent fruit
or vegetable juice |
| 1 Serving = |
1/2 cup
cooked dry peas or beans |
| 1 Serving = |
1/4 cup
dried fruit |
| 1 Serving = |
1 cup
raw leafy vegetables |
| 1 Serving = |
1/2 cup
fresh, frozen, or canned fruit (in 100 percent juice) or vegetables |
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