October 10, 2012

In Season... ABUNDANT APPLES !

Celebrate the season this Sunday at Warwick, NY's famous APPLEFEST! 

There's still time to get to the orchard and grab up those Grannies, Galas and Goldens, Cortlands, Crispins and Cameos.  They're a totally versatile, long-lasting staple for a well-stock pantry.

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Got a little zealous on your last apple-picking tour?  There's so much more than pie to make with your bushel...

Caramelized Onion & Apple Omelette with Smoked Gouda
On low heat, slowly saute about 1/4 of a small white onion, diced finely, and 1/2 of one apple, peeled and diced, until soft and caramelized, about 10 min.  Add a pinch of brown sugar if you please.
Toss in a tad of your still-lingering garden herbs such as thyme, chives, parsley.
Beat 3 egg whites and carefully incorporate the apple-onion mix.
Pour back into the pan and cook, turning once, about 5 min.  
Layer smoked gouda on half of the omelette, fold and top with a little bit more.
Mmmm!

Apple & Brie Bites
Top crackers with a sliver of apple and a generous cut of brie.  Drizzzzzle with a little honey.  Use Kame rice crackers (wasabi style is delish) for a gluten-free party snack.  


Impress your friends with these apple fun facts