Ever Wonder When Fruit Is In The Season There Of?

As a member of the LDS church we have what we call the Word Of Wisdom. It was revelation from our Heavenly Father found in the Doctrine and Covenants section 89. In there we are told to eat fruit in the season there of. Well, I found this list and thought that I would share it. It is also helpful to have on hand to know when to start looking for good prices on these items. :0)
   I am going to post this list as a month to month list. So according to the month of the year when it is in season. Please note that this list includes pre and post season. Which means that IF you can find it and If it isn't to expensive. If you can't get it without paying an out landish price for it. Other wise wait a month and it will be in season. :0) Not all of the fruit is on this list but the most common that you can find in the store.
  Just a quick note that this list comes from the 80/10/10 book of which I highly recommend getting you a copy of.

  January
Bananas, Kiwi, Oranges, Papayas, Tangerines.

February
Bananas, Kiwi, Oranges, papayas, Tangerines

March
 Bananas, Kiwi, Strawberries, Tangerines, Oranges, Strawberries (pre-season)

April
  Avocado, Banana, Mangos, Oranges, Papayas, Strawberries, Tangerines,

May
Avocado, Banana, Blackberries, Cherries, Mangos, Mellon, Oranges, Papayas, Pineapple, Strawberries

June
Apricots, Avocado, Blackberries, Blueberries, Banana, Cherries, Figs, Grapes, Mangos, Mellon, Nectarines, Papayas, Peaches, Pineapple, Raspberries, Strawberries, Cucumber, Yellow Squash, Zucchini

July
Apricots, Avocado, Banana, Blackberries, Blueberries, Raspberries, Cherries, Figs, Grapes, Mangos, Melon, Nectarines, Papayas, Peaches, Pears, Pineapple, Plums, Cucumber, Tomato, Yellow Squash, Zucchini

August
Apples, Avocado, Banana, Blackberries, Blueberries, Dates, Figs, Grapes, Mangos, Mellon, Nectarines, Papayas, Peaches, Pears, Pineapple, Plums, Raspberries, Cucumber, Bell Peppers, Tomato, Yellow Squash, Zucchini

September
Apples, Avocado, Banana, Blackberries, Blueberries, Dates, Figs, Grapes, Papayas, Peaches, Plum, Pears, Persimmons, Pineapple, Pomegranates, Strawberries, Cucumber, Bell Peppers, Tomato, Yellow Squash, Zucchini,

October
Apples, Avocado, Banana, Blackberries, Blueberries, Dates, Figs, Grapes, Papayas, Pears, Peaches, Persimmons, Plums, Pomegranates, Strawberries, Tangerines, Bell Peppers, Tomato

November
Apples, Avocados, Banana,  Dates, Kiwi, Oranges,  Papayas, Persimmons, Pomegranates, Tangerines, Bell Peppers, Tomato

December
Avocado, Banana, Kiwi, Oranges, Papayas, Persimmons, Pomegranates,

Well, my friends that is all for tonight. Time to work on my relationship with my Savior.
 Hugs, Emily

Oatmeal Cake

 


   I made oatmeal and thought I'd use the leftovers to make a sweet treat. I also had heard that avocado is natures butter. I wanted to try and use the avocado instead of Crisco or butter. The outcome was great! My picky eaters even had seconds. I would like to think it was because it was something other then the sugar. LOL.
  I know that some people like to say a lot about their recipes. I however just want to share my recipes to help others like me who are starting on this path and need some ideas on this path.  So without further ado  here is the recipe!!!

Oatmeal Cake
Preheat oven to 375 Degrees Fahrenheit
3 Cups leftover oatmeal
It can have spices in it already.
3/4 Cup Unsweetened Applesauce
1 ripe Avocado
Blend till smooth
1 tsp each Baking Soda, Baking Powder, Cinnamon, Salt
1 Cup Natural Sugar
1 Cup Coconut Sugar
Mix together until it is all incorporated
1/3 Cup Tapioca Flour
1 1/3 cup Wheat Flour
Mix well
Spray and flour a 9x13 pan  and poor the batter into your pan and place it in the oven for 40-45 minutes.
It is done when you poke it with a kitchen knife or toothpick and it comes out clean.

Frosting.
In a pan on the stove place
1 Cup water
1/2 Cup Nut or Coconut Milk
1 tsp Arrowroot Powder or corn starch
2/3 Cup Coconut Sugar
2 Tinctures of Caramel flavored Liquid Stevia
1/2 Cup of your Favorite Nuts chopped well.
(Optional)

Raw Apple Pie for Breakfast!!!

I made raw apple pie with dried figs for breakfast. It was SOOOOO GOOD!!!!! So I wanted to share with you what I did.

In a blender add some soaked dates with water about 1 Cup of Dates and about 1 Cup Water
1/2 tsp Cinnamon
1/8 tsp Nutmeg and Mace (Both are ground)
Blend till smooth
Take about 7-10 apples and chop them into slices
10 Dried figs or use raisins I just didn't have any so I used figs.
mix your date in with your apples and figs

Topping
 2 Cups Raw old fashion oats
 In your blender add 1/8 Cup Coconut Sugar
about 3 TBSP water or coconut water
5 Dates
Add Cinnamon to your liking or leave it out. You choose.
Mix the Coconut sugar and oats and mix with your hands it should be like a crumble crust type of a mixture.

Plate up your apples and top with your crumble. If you are staying away from oats and other grains it is still really good without the crumble. :0)

This is a good recipe for the children to help in the kitchen. It is good for them to learn to use a knife and it will give them skills for harder things. My Beeps knows how to use a knife and she is 6 years old. I started teaching her when she was about 4. With supervision and learning that it is not a toy but a sharp and dangerous item and to be used with caution they can learn really fast to be ok using a knife. And if they get thick apples it wont ruin the pie. :0)

Also, if you are having an attack of I NEED SOMETHING sweet good and cooked try this it will feel like you sinned. LOL But then you don't have to tell yourself that you will start over tomorrow. You might feel like you need to say that but NO WAY you are GOOD TO GO!!!! Try it and let me know what you think. :0)
Spice said that it tasted like it should be really unhealthy. LOL It was really very good!!!


Hugs, Emily