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What? An apple cup!?

The following is the event information based on the year of 2024. I came across “Snow Hut Bar,” namely a bar in the snow hut, when I visited the 26th Lake Towada Winter Story. Sounded interesting. I entered in the guise of an “inspection.” I loved that sense of the extraordinary to drink in the snow hut, but also was moved by the fact that the drink was served in a cup made of apple. The apple was frozen and used as an ice substitute. You can of course eat it after finishing the drink. You can have fun until the very last moment. As a matter of fact, I… Read More »

Anti-Oxidant and Apple Polyphenol ~ Apple Healthy Diet” ~

Here is the column of “Apple Healthy Diet“ series by Erica Shinohara, a registered dietitian who raises awareness on “the beauty and the health.” The noteworthy 11th column focuses on the theme of “Anti-oxidant and Apple polyphenol.” It introduces the various components of apples and recommended ways of eating from the view of anti-aging effects. 🍎　　　🍎　　　🍎 Apples are one of nutrient-rich fruit including polyphenol among others.These nutrients are believed to offer anti-aging benefits.Why not eat apples to age gracefully and healthily! Anti-Oxidant and Apple Nutrition When reactive oxygen species are generated in our body, they accelerate aging by attacking the cells, which leads to the skin damage of wrinkles and… Read More »

Scone Sandwiches with Apple Butter made easy in microwave🍎

The recipe we have here this time is “Scone Sandwiches with Apple Butter made easy in microwave.” Cinnamon Scones and Apple Butter are a perfect match! What is more note-worthy is that we make use of apple peels, which are often to be discarded, combining in the dough. Apple butter and peel jam are cooked only by microwave enabling all procedures surprisingly easy. And scones are cleverly baked only if you avoid kneading the dough. It’s so filling to serve for snacks, and for breakfast as well. Please make it a try. Here is the recipe: There are other recipe using apple on this website.Please check it out “Apple university… Read More »

How about tasting your homemade Apple Medicinal Liqueur?

It’s the season of fresh plums on the shelves of grocery stores. Some will brew homemade plum liqueur. Apples are good for homemade liqueur as well. The process is the same as for plum liqueur. Place the chopped apple in a sterilized glass jar, add some rock sugar and fill with white liquor (shochu). Store in a cool, dark place for a while to get the fruit flavor to be extracted. The higher the ratio of apple volume, the richer the medicinal effects will be. Adding to the efficacy of regulating the tummy, it could help those who are concerned with muscle fatigue, rough skin, dry skin, skin blemishes or… Read More »

Homemade Apple Tea🍎

We now introduce you the recipe for “Homemade Apple Tea.” By infusing fresh apples, both flavor and aroma remain in the tea. Add a touch of honey or cinnamon to the tea, as desired. Why don’t you try one. Here is the recipe: There are other recipe using apple on this website.Please check it out “Apple university kitchen”. Apple University is a virtual university where you can learn many things about apples in a fun way. ⇒　Click here to go to the site.

Glazed Apple Dipped in Chocolate🍎

We now introduce you the recipe for “Glazed Apple Dipped in Chocolate.” Moist and soft glazed apple. It surely tastes perfect, but chocolate coated ones are superb. And suitable for a gift. When glazing, may add cinnamon or liqueur of your choice. Why don’t you try one. Here is the recipe: There are other recipe using apple on this website.Please check it out “Apple university kitchen”. Apple University is a virtual university where you can learn many things about apples in a fun way. ⇒　Click here to go to the site.

Apple Pies and Medicinal Cuisine

In the last article, I introduced you the story of apples viewed from a medicinal cuisine.I’d like to analyze Apple Pies, the top of apple sweets, from the point of medicinal cuisine this time. The authentic ingredients of the apple pie are a crust made of flour, butter and salt, apples, sugar and cinnamon. Here is a brief introduction of the function of each ingredient viewing from the medicinal cuisine. Flour – Food habitat: CoolIt is the ingredient that is said to help tranquilize the mind. It’s not for people sensitive to cold, but for those who easily get angry. Butter – Food habitat: NeutralIt is believed to moisturize the… Read More »

Chocolate and Apple Sticks🍎

We now introduce you the recipe for “Chocolate and Apple Sticks.” Easy to make using store-brought frozen pie crusts. Please try it out! No need to use a pan, just microwave. Then fold and bake! Why don’t you wrap them in a fancy paper and give it as a gift? Why don’t you try one. Here is the recipe: There are other recipe using apple on this website.Please check it out “Apple university kitchen”. Apple University is a virtual university where you can learn many things about apples in a fun way. ⇒　Click here to go to the site.