ROASTED PORK LOIN WITH APPLES
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GOOD CHEER Beer lovers, rejoice! Idaho is the world’s largest hop producer, and more and more people are taking advantage of our agricultural bounty by opening breweries in the Treasure Valley. Share a few of these treasures with visiting family members and their only question will be “How did we not come here sooner?”
Out-of-town relatives who are visiting for the holidays might wonder what makes Emmett so special. But we already know the Treasure Valley is full of gems — and we don’t just mean the rocks. Here are some additional reasons Emmett and The Gem State are great. WE’VE GOT SUNSHINE On average, we have 210 sunny days per year. Compare that to 144 rainy days in Portland and we can feel pretty happy about all our free vitamin D. Directions • • 4 lbs pork loin 2 tsp garlic powder 2 tsp salt, divided • • 1 tsp black pepper
• 8 apples • 2 red onions • 3 garlic cloves • 1 tbsp brown sugar
1. In a large bowl, season pork loin with garlic powder, 1 1/2 tsp salt, and pepper, then cover and place in refrigerator for 30 minutes. 2. Preheat oven to 425 F. 3. Slice apples and onions, then chop garlic cloves. Season with brown sugar, olive oil, remaining salt, and cinnamon. 4. In a 9x13-inch baking dish, place a layer of apples and onions in the pan, put pork loin on top, then place remaining apples and onions around it. 5. Break butter into small pieces and place them on the pork loin and apples. Place dish in oven and let it bake for 15 minutes. 6. Reduce the heat to 350 F, then continue to bake for 60 minutes. 7. Remove dish and stir apples and onions. 8. Increase heat to 450 F, put dish in oven, and roast for an additional 8–10 minutes.
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Which bear is the more condescending? A Pan-Duh!
What would you get if you crossed a turkey with a ghost? A poultrygeist!
Facts Tooth Fun
Thanksgiving Was Celebrated a Little Differently Years Ago! DID YOU KNOW? Years ago, Thanksgiving celebrations looked a little different! Back in 1924, the Macy’s Day Parade was only two blocks long and featured live elephants, bears, monkeys, and camels from the Central Park Zoo! Along with them were some of the floats we are used to seeing today with bands, puppets, celebrities, costumed Macy’s employees, and Santa Claus! Going way back to the first Thanksgiving in 1621, the Thanksgiving Day spread was a bit different, too! Instead of turkey and stuffing, the Pilgrims and Wampanoag Native Americans enjoyed a meal that lasted three days and included local fowl, swans, deer, lobster, and even seal! It was all about what was local and available at the time!
Turkey Day Tooth Trivia
Turkey Day is near! Here are some fun Thanksgiving facts about your teeth and oral health: • Sweet potato casserole, apple pie, and red wine, oh my! Sugary Thanksgiving foods contain Streptococcus mutans, a bacteria that contributes to plaque buildup and demineralization of your tooth enamel.To avoid damage to your teeth, drink water and brush your teeth after Thanksgiving dessert! • Cranberry sauce (without preservatives and added sugar), a Thanksgiving staple, is good for your teeth and can even help to“cancel out”the effects of Streptococcus mutans. • Turkey contains phosphorus, which, when combined with vitamin D and calcium, encourages tooth growth and development in kids! • Stuffing, because it is mixed with celery and carrots, contains vitamin A, which is great for your teeth!
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