Autumn Desserts: Pairing Apples with Pears

This next recipe is an incredibly delicious way to serve apples and pears in a dessert that completely captures the essence of autumn. Apple Pear Pie is easy to prepare; it basically follows a traditional apple pie recipe save for the addition of fresh pears. If you are looking for a clever way to get your kids to eat their daily serving of fruits you must try this pie. APPLE PEAR PIE Ingredients: 4 apples peeled, cored and sliced 4 pears peeled, cored and sliced 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon ground … Continue reading

Are You An Apple or a Pear?

No, I don’t mean do you like to EAT apples or pears—I’m talking about your body type. People typically fall into one body category: Pears: If you are a pear-shape, you likely have a smaller upper body and a larger lower body. You may have a narrow waist and carry excess weight through your hips and thighs. Apples: If you are an apple-shape, you likely have a larger upper body and a smaller lower body, with excess weight carried in your upper body, especially your stomach. If you’re a pear, consider yourself lucky. Though your excess weight is not good … Continue reading