Sunday, November 3, 2024

Sandwich Day - Use Your Creativity

 November 3rd is National Sandwich Day. The sandwich was named after John Montagu, the fourth Earl of Sandwich. In the 1700s, John Montagu created the sandwich because he wanted to eat his meal with one hand.







Resource: Build a Better Sandwich, @Healthyfamprj
 

Greatest Movie Sandwiches


Saturday, November 2, 2024

November 1 to 7, National Fig Week
Figs, Civilizations Oldest Fruit


   The Fig
      How to Plant a Fig Tree
        Nutrition Information
        Edible Recipe Art
        Fig Art
        Side Effects 
        Resources









SelectionLook for figs that are soft and smell sweet. Handle carefully because their skins bruise easily. 
Storage.  Store fully ripened figs in the refrigerator for up to 2 days; bring to room temperature before serving.


How to Plant a Fig Tree


Nutrition Information
Figs are rich in fiber, potassium, phytonutrients, and antioxidants, such as carotene, lutein, tannins, and chlorogenic. 



Recipe: Peach & Fig Yogurt Flower
Dried figs can be used to substitute fat in baked goods. When using dried figs in baking to replace shortening or oil, do not over-mix or over-bake. In a recipe, use half the normal amount of shortening, margarine, butter, or oil when using dried puree. 
Fig Art


Side Effects from WebMD
Avoid prolonged sun exposure when taking fig leaf because it can cause the skin to become extra sensitive to the sun. Wear sunblock outside, especially if you are light-skinned. 

Skin contact with fig fruit or leaves can cause a rash in sensitive people.

Special Precautions & Warnings:
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: Fresh or dried fig fruit is safe in amounts found in food, but there’s not enough information to know if it’s safe in the larger amounts used as medicine.

Surgery: Fig might lower blood sugar levels. There is some concern that it might interfere with blood sugar control during and after surgery. Stop using fig as medicine at least 2 weeks before a scheduled surgery.


Resources
1. California Figs
2. Figs, Fresh, Fruits and Veggies More Matters 

3. Figs, Wikipedia® 







National Deviled Egg Day - Recipes

The traditional deviled eggs are hard-boiled, shelled, cut in half, and the egg yolk removed. The yolk is mixed with other ingredients, such as mayonnaise and mustard, and placed in the hard-boiled egg white. Deviled eggs are customarily served cold as a side dish, appetizer, or main course. 

Recipes

The following recipes are modified for low cholesterol and variety.


Egg Whites with Tomatoes,
Parsley and Bulgur

Serves 2

Ingredients

2 Eggs, hard-boiled, yolks removed
4 Tablespoons Diced Tomatoes, Parsley, and Bulgur, prepared

Directions
Fill egg whites with diced tomatoes, parsley, and bulgur. Serve

Nutrition Information

Egg Whites filled with Diced Tomatoes,
Zucchini and Feta Cheese

Ingredients
1 Egg White, cut in half
1/2 cup Diced Tomatoes
1/3 cup Diced Zucchini
1/3 ounce Feta Cheese

Directions
Fill egg whites with ingredients
. Serve


Resources and References
1. Wikipedia: Deviled Egg  This article is licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License
2. Consumer Reports, Deviled Eggs are a Healthier Snack



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