These muffins are not only tasty, but they're also a good source of fiber. In recent years, health experts have come to realize that fiber is an important part of a heart-healthy diet. Using Canola oil also increases the health benefits of these muffins. 1 egg 1 cup buttermilk (or 1 cup of milk with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice added) 1 cup oatmeal (either quick-cooking or old-fashioned oatmeal; I like to use the old-fashioned) 1/2 cup of brown sugar 1/2 cup cooking oil 2 cups flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1 apple chopped 1/2 cup raisins 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Pre-heat oven to 375 degr Oatmeal-Apple-Raisin Muffins Recipe

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Electric Melons!

by Ed Williams

Know what one of my favorite summer pastimes is?

Eatin’ watermelon.

That’s right, just eatin’ some cold, juicy watermelon.

People these days don’t really know how to eat one. It‘s been made way too civilized. Back when I was growing up, we enjoyed melons every day, and I learned how to really eat and enjoy one.

Back in those days, Ed Jr. would grow a large garden behind our house. We lived on a big hill, and he grew the melons on some flat land down at its bottom. He always grew melons, corn, squash, butterbeans, and a few other things. It seems like we mostly pulled melons in either June or July of each year.

When those months rolled around, Ernest or I had the daily job of going down the hill and determining which melon to pull Electric Melons! Recipe

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Fun & Fruity Recipes

by Deborah Shelton

Sometimes the easiest way to get children to eat healthy is to let them have a hand in making their own snacks…and add whipped cream on top. Here are two fruity recipes that are fun and easy to make, and even more fun to eat.

Miniature Fruit Pizzas 1 package refrigerated sugar cookie dough 8 ounces softened cream cheese 1 cup confectioners' sugar Assorted fresh fruit, cut into bite size pieces, such as bananas, kiwis, oranges, blueberries, grapes, strawberries, pineapple, etc.

Directions: Cut sugar cookie dough into 1-inch slices and place on ungreased cookie sheet or pizza pan. Bake as directed, or until lightly browned around the edges. Allow the cookies to cool.

Combine cream cheese and confe Fun & Fruity Recipes Recipe

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