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What You Need to Know Before Packing Lunchboxes
By Tayna Steel, epicurious.com
As Hurricane Irene was baring down on us this past Sunday, I spent the better part of that day cleaning my refrigerator and freezers in anticipation of losing power. I threw out leftovers, overripe fruit (which I usually move to the freezer for smoothies and the like), and jars that hadn't been touched in months. I then moved tuna and chicken salads into the freezer as well as yogurts, cheese, and milk. I regularly freeze those items, especially when I am putting them into my sons' lunchboxes for school, something few parents know to do.
Each year, several thousand people die as a result of food poisoning, and more than 100,000 are hospitalized; sometimes this occurs as the result of bacterial growth in warm lunchboxes. As science reporter Jane E. Brody detailed yesterday in The New York Times, "the safety of that packed lunch easily can be overlooked." Here are some tips to ensure your child's lunch remains as healthy and safe as you intended:
Pack it Right: Only buy insulated lunchboxes, which retain cold temperatures. The best ones have linings you can remove to wash thoroughly. Inside tape mini ice packs (with your child's name on them) to the lining. You can also use frozen mini milks or waters as ice packs. Use plastic containers for sandwiches, salads, and the like. To keep hot foods hot for several hours, pour boiling hot water into a small Thermos, heat the food, and then pour out the water and replace with the hot soup, pasta, or whatever you are serving.
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Late Summer Greens Saute
Bon Appétit | September 2011
by Ashley Christensen
Poole's Diner, Raleigh, NC
Christensen's vinegary, buttery, barely cooked greens stay bright in color and flavor.
Yield: Makes 8 servings
Active Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients:
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup thinly sliced shallots
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 3/4 pounds assorted greens (such as kale and Swiss chard), stems removed and thinly sliced, leaves chopped
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
Directions:
Heat oil in a large heavy pot over medium heat. Add shallots and garlic. Cook, stirring often, until soft, about 5 minutes. Add red pepper flakes; stir 1 minute. Add kale stems; sauté for 4 minutes. Add leaves and cook, tossing often, until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in apple cider vinegar. Add butter; toss until melted. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
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10 Fitness Tips for Fall
 Autumn is a transitional time of year. The leaves on the trees change, it becomes darker earlier, and the temperatures cool down. It is a favorite time of year for many people. However, these same changes can also lead to stress for individuals who tend to fall off the health and fitness wagon during the transition. There are many enjoyable opportunities to remain fit, or even begin a fitness program in the fall that can work for everyone. Planning for seasonal changes, finding support from group exercise and embracing events and activities that the season has to offer are key factors in staying fit through the transition.
Take Advantage of Autumn Activities
Autumn group events like pumpkin picking, corn mazes, haunted trails, and building leaf piles are active options that can also be fun bonding experiences for family and friends. Organize a weekend trip or local get together with an autumn theme and plan to be active.
Get Involved in Community EventsWith the fall season comes many holiday themed local fun runs and events. Look in the newspaper for Halloween runs, turkey trots and reindeer romps. According to a 1991 summary report by ERIC Digest, a specific goal such as a race to train for increases adherence to an exercise program. Signing up with friends or family will hold you accountable for completing the training.
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Back to School Jokes
Teacher: How can you make so many mistakes in just one day?
Pupil: I get up early!
Teacher: What time do you get up in the morning?
Pupil: About an hour and a half after I arrived at school.
Teacher: What would happen if you took the school bus home?
Pupil: The police would make you bring it back!
Teacher: What is the difference between a school bus driver and a cold?
Pupil: One knows the roads and one stops the nose!
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