The Dig: October 30th, 2007

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October 30th, 2007

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The houseplant popularly known as amaryllis is really a Hippeastrum. Many are sold in flower during the winter, or as bulbs that grow with phenomenal speed once started. You should be able to keep them so that they flower another year if you follow this advice.

• Cut the flower stalk close to its point of origin once the flower fades.
• Keep watered, and feed occasionally.
• From late spring onward, keep in a greenhouse or conservatory if possible.
• If you don’t have a greenhouse or conservatory, stand the plant outside for the summer.
• Let the foliage die down in late summer or the autumn.
• Start into growth again in late autumn or early winter.

Wow we had a huge response to last week's trivia! Keep those answers coming in!

This week's trivia question is:
Where did Jack o' lanterns originate?

The winner will receive a $25.00 gift certificate!
One winner per month, must bring in valid form of ID to receive prize.

October 25th winner: Lisa Vincent
October 25th trivia: TRUE OR FALSE: People used to believe that pumpkins could cure snake bites.
October 25th answer: True

What You'll Need:

6 apples, Granny Smith, Golden Delicious or your favorite baking apples
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. ground cloves
2 tsp lemon juice

Topping:

1/2 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup sifted flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 cup cold butter, cut into chunks
1/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Step by Step:

Pare, core, and slice apples.

Combine sugar, cinnamon, cloves, and lemon juice, then mix with fruit. Turn into buttered 8x8x2 inch baking dish; set aside.

In a clean bowl, crumble together sugar, flour, salt, and butter. Add walnuts, and top the apples with the crumbly mixture.

Bake at 375° for about 45 minutes or until apples are tender, juices are bubbly, and topping is golden brown.

Tips:
For variety, try adding a bit of mace, ginger, nutmeg, or whatever seems appealing.
If you want thicker juices, add 2 or 3 tbsp of quick-cooking tapioca to make it more like apple pie filling.

Yield: 6-9 servings

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