30 July 2007

Apple Crumble recipe


This is the recipe that I used to make some apple crumble last night, thought I would share it. The crumble topping came out nice and crisp (it was still crisp the next morning), I took the attached image the next morning.

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Apple Crumble

Categories: Crumble/Crisp
Yields: 8
Preparation Time: 00:30

1.5 cups White Sugar
1 cup White Flower
7.25 tbs butter
0.5 tsp cinnamon
0.25 tsp nutmeg
7 apples

Preparing the Apples:
1. Peel and core the apples. Dice them into chunks.
2. Add the apples, 1 cup of sugar, the cinnamon, and nutmeg into a pot and stew over low/medium heat, stir with a wooden spoon often, till the apples start to soften. Do not let the apples get mushy.
3. Put the apples into the serving dish and allow to start cooling.

Making the Crumble:
1. Mix the flour, remaining sugar, and butter with your fingers till it becomes a breadcrumb consistency.
2. Preheat the oven to 300F (150C).
3. Cover the apples with the crumble topping, making sure not to press down.
4. Bake the crumble in the oven for about 30 minutes.
5. If the crumble is not golden brown after the 30 minutes, set the oven to broil till golden brown.

07 July 2007

Oddly named fireworks

While surfing the net, I found this most precious image from The Consumerist. Don't you just love the 4th?

http://www.consumerist.com/consumer/unacceptable-products/we-have-no-comment-about-the-name-of-this-box-of-walmart-fireworks-275365.php

01 July 2007

Young bendable minds

I ran into this post from Diet Blog. I think it goes to show how much children learn from their environment. When you consider that a child's mind is basically a sponge that will absorb everything, then isn't everyone's job to set a good example?
No one is perfect, not by a long shot; most of us have habits that we would prefer that the next generation not pick-up (Smoking, finger nail chewing, vanity, etc.). From the time that a parent finds out that they will be taking care of a new life, they need to find what habits they are not proud of, write them on a list, and work on not showing them to the next generation. That is not an easy process, but it can be a rewarding one. People will find that in the process of not showing the next generation those listed habits, that the habits in question will start to disappear. Children aren't the only ones with a bendable mind.

http://www.diet-blog.com/
http://www.diet-blog.com/archives/2007/07/01/positive_body_image_your_kids_are_listening.php

Simple Strawberry Lemonade Directions

Today I made strawberry lemonade, it was nice and refreshing. I thought I would describe how I did this, trust me, it was easy.

You will need:

  • 1 glass
  • enough lemonade to fill the glass
  • 1 medium strawberry per 8oz of lemonade
  • 1 knife – sharp
  • 1 fork or spoon
  • ice cubes (optional)

Directions:
  • Cut the strawberries, over the glass, into small slices
  • Use the fork, or spoon, to mash the strawberries into a slightly chunky mush
  • Pressing the strawberries into the side of the glass is a great technique
  • Add ice cubes, this will keep the strawberry pulp from floating to the top
  • Add in the lemonade
  • Enjoy