Questions inspired by Johnny Appleseed Day, from the RevGals site:
1. What is your favorite apple dish? (BIG BONUS points if you share the recipe.)
First let me put in a little plug for the apple slicer pictured here. I promise I am not a Pampered Chef person, but I must testify that I use this thing almost every day, and it works better than another one I have. I've given them away as gifts, I'm such a big fan. It makes healthy after-school snacks possible, and the following kid-favorite side dish quicker to prepare:
Cinnamon Apples
(serves 4 hungry or 6-8 not-so-hungry people)
4 Granny Smith apples
1 T. sugar
1/8 t. cinnamon
1/4 t. dried thyme
1/4 t. kosher salt
2 t. veg. oil
Core and peel the apples. Cut into about 10 wedges each. Toss with the sugar, cinnamon, thyme and salt. Heat oil in non-stick skillet. Saute apples over medium-high heat 7-10 minutes until softened, but not falling apart. Add 2 T. water if softer apples are desired.
First let me put in a little plug for the apple slicer pictured here. I promise I am not a Pampered Chef person, but I must testify that I use this thing almost every day, and it works better than another one I have. I've given them away as gifts, I'm such a big fan. It makes healthy after-school snacks possible, and the following kid-favorite side dish quicker to prepare:
Cinnamon Apples
(serves 4 hungry or 6-8 not-so-hungry people)
4 Granny Smith apples
1 T. sugar
1/8 t. cinnamon
1/4 t. dried thyme
1/4 t. kosher salt
2 t. veg. oil
Core and peel the apples. Cut into about 10 wedges each. Toss with the sugar, cinnamon, thyme and salt. Heat oil in non-stick skillet. Saute apples over medium-high heat 7-10 minutes until softened, but not falling apart. Add 2 T. water if softer apples are desired.
2. Have you ever planted a tree? If so was there a special reason or occasion you can tell us about?
I've helped plant a tree to replace one lost in our yard. And I often think about a tree somewhere in the Minneapolis area that a friend planted in memory of our son Jack. I've never seen it, but I imagine it growing strong and tall.
I've helped plant a tree to replace one lost in our yard. And I often think about a tree somewhere in the Minneapolis area that a friend planted in memory of our son Jack. I've never seen it, but I imagine it growing strong and tall.
3. Does the idea of roaming around the countryside (preaching or otherwise) appeal to you? Why or why not?
Can I travel some way other than horseback, like a circuit rider, or walking? I like travel. I like preaching. I don't think I would like traveling around planting trees, but I'm in favor of other people doing it.....
Can I travel some way other than horseback, like a circuit rider, or walking? I like travel. I like preaching. I don't think I would like traveling around planting trees, but I'm in favor of other people doing it.....
4. Who is a favorite "historical legend" of yours?
Good question, and I have no good answer. Johnny Appleseed's song "The Lord's been good to me...." has been sung by me since camp as a girl. I'd also have to say Joan of Arc....
Good question, and I have no good answer. Johnny Appleseed's song "The Lord's been good to me...." has been sung by me since camp as a girl. I'd also have to say Joan of Arc....
5. Johnny Appleseed was said to sing to keep up his spirits as he traveled the roads of the west. Do you have a song that comes when you are trying to be cheerful, or is there something else that you often do?
When I'm not wallowing in self-pity, I like "His Eye is on the Sparrow" for a little lift. "I sing because I'm happy. I sing because I'm free...."
When I'm not wallowing in self-pity, I like "His Eye is on the Sparrow" for a little lift. "I sing because I'm happy. I sing because I'm free...."
