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Apples, Apples and More Apples in October

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Apples are an American favorite. As they say, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” The reason for this saying came because of all the health benefits you can get when you eat apples. Apples contain vitamin C which is an immune booster. They are also really good for your teeth.

You can easily grab an apple for a snack, put one into a lunch box or serve them at your parties. They are a healthy food that are easy to keep around the house. Even my very picky 7-year old loves them.

In addition to eating them, many people also love using apples in their decorations. From pictures of apples to putting artificial apples around the home, there is something really comfortable and warm about apples.

Apple Recipes for Autumn

Do you like to bake with apples? Celebrate National Apple Month by trying these tasty recipes shared by military spouses.

October is National Apple Month! To celebrate National Apple Month, here are some fun facts about this favorite fruit.

  • Did you know that there are thousands of different types of apples? From Fuji to Granny Smith to Pink Lady, each one has its own look and taste to it. A whooping 2,500 different types are grown in the United States. But less than 20 varieties comprise 90 percent of apple production in the United States.
  • The largest apple ever picked weighed 3 pounds.
  • Apple trees take 4 to 5 years to produce their first fruit.
  • Apples are members of the rose family.
  • It takes 36 apples to make 1 gallon of cider.
  • Some types of apples are best for eating; others are better for cooking.
Apple recipes

October is National Apple Month.

Did you also know that it is possible to grow an apple tree from the seeds of your apple? It can be a fun project to do with your kids.

Do you like to bake or cook with apples? Celebrate National Apple Month with these great apple recipes from MilitaryShoppers readers.

Apple Recipes

Don’t wait until Thanksgiving to enjoy apple pie. Bake a pie today.

Hot Ginger Apple Cider With Applejack– This would be perfect for a cool fall night!

Baked Apple French Toast– Yum! You can start your mornings with this yummy apple breakfast.

Apple Stuffed Chicken Breast– If you want to include apples into your main meal, you should try this one.

Apple Cream Cheese Coffee Cake– This would be great for a playdate or a get-together with some friends.

There is just something about an apple that makes you want to bake or use it to create a yummy meal! Which recipe do you want to try?

Apple recipes

Did you know that apples are actually members of the rose family?

Don’t forget to enter the MilitaryShoppers recipe contest with your own yummy recipe! You will have a chance to win a $50 commissary shopping spree. Enter today!

Stateside for Oktoberfest? Create Your Own German Festival

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Best German food recipes for Oktoberfest

Try making homemade German pretzels.

Oh Oktoberfest! If you have ever been stationed in Germany you know how much fun Oktoberfest can be. Germans love their festivals, especially this 16-day food and beer funfair held in Munich.

So you move back to the States and are feeling a little disappointed this month? Why not create your own Oktoberfest with some foods you can find at your own commissary here in the United States?

You could make a meal for your own family or invite your friends over for a fun night of German food.

Let’s start with dessert. How about baking some German Chocolate Cookies? These cookies might be a little different than what you have had before but they are very tasty. If you love chocolate you should try: Death By Chocolate.  And if you like something a little different you can go with the Lebkuchen German Oldspice Cookies.

Now for the main meal. When you are making German food, it might be good to stick to traditional foods so that everyone who comes over for your stateside Oktoberfest can experience the traditional cuisine. Try making German Schnitzel. You can’t have an authentic Oktoberfest without it.  You can serve it with Hot German Potato Salad and Old Fashioned German Bean Soup.

You also want to have some German snacks on hand. You can make German Pretzels or a Crab Meat Cocktail.

In addition to food you would want to create a festive Bavarian atmosphere. You can add German flags, wear German clothing such as a Dirndl and make it look like an authentic Oktoberfest, even while living in California, Texas or Kentucky. You should also make sure you find some German music (like polka) to play in the background and most importantly don’t forget the beer!

 

Best German food recipes for Oktoberfest.

Schnitzel is a favorite German dish.

You can also check around and see if there will be any local events near you. I know here near Fort Campbell they put on a small Oktoberfest each year. It is not exactly the same as you would find in Germany but it is a nice way to get together and experience some of the traditions.

What’s your favorite German recipe? Share your recipes and you will be entered in the MilitaryShoppers recipe contest. You could win a $50 commissary shopping spree. One winner each month!