A Nice Article on Centerville Pie Company

 
The Herald has published a fine article about Centerville Pie Company. Cape Abilities helps make pies for their growing company.

http://bostonherald.com/business/general/view.bg?articleid=1302503&srvc=business&position=2

Good News

There are inspiring stories everywhere - learn more about the Tim Rifenburg Memorial "It's All Good" Award from Special Olympics Massachusetts

Christmas Trees

It's holiday time at Cape Abilities Farm. The beautiful Christmas trees have arrived - along with other delights for gifts and your holiday table. Remember, all sales benefit Cape Abilities and our work supporting people with disabilities across Cape Cod.

Turkey Stuffing

We can't sell you the turkey, but you can get most of the fixings for this stuffing at our farm stand.

 

INGEDIENTS

114 oz. bag of bread croutons

2 cups chopped onion

1 1/2 cups chopped celery

1/2 cup butter

1 egg, beaten

1-2 cups chicken broth

2 tsp. sage

2 tsp. poultry seasoning

1 tsp. marjoram

1 tsp. salt, or to taste

1 tsp. pepper, or to taste

1/2 tsp. thyme

optional - 1 or 2 tart apples peeled and chopped

Melt butter over medium heat on the stove in a large skillet. Add the onions, celery, and optional apples. Cook until onions become soft. If not using apples, the onions and celery can be mixed in with the rest of the ingredients without cooking them first.  

Put the crotons in a large mixing bowl. Add the celery and onion mixture. Then add all of the seasonings. Mix well.

Pour in the chicken broth about 1/3 cup at a time so that the mixture doesn't become too soggy. Mix with a fork. Don't get the stuffing too wet. Add the egg and mix well.

  This recipe can be used in the turkey or baked by itself at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for approximately 40 minutes. To cook this bread stuffing recipe in a slow cooker, gently transfer it to a greased slow cooker. Then cook for 1 hour on high, then turn down to low for 2-3 hours. Check it about once an hour. Stir and add more broth, if needed.

Cranberry Salad

1 package whole cranberries
1 cup sugar
1 cup water
1 package cranberry or cherry Jell-O
1 cup diced celery
1 cup diced apples
1 dozen to 1 1/2 dozen large marshmallows
1/2 cup chopped nuts

Combine cranberries, sugar and water. Boil 5 minutes. Add package of Jell-O and marshmallows. Stir until marshmallows are melted. Cool, then add apples and celery.

Refrigerate until set.

Apple Cheese Salad

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup(s) apple cider 2 tablespoon(s) cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon(s) honey
• 1/4 teaspoon(s) salt
• 1/8 teaspoon(s) black pepper
• 1 medium (10-ounce) head Boston lettuce, torn into pieces
• 1 pound(s) (2 to 3 medium) apples thinly sliced
• 3 ounce(s) shaved extra-sharp Cheddar cheese

Directions

1. In large serving bowl, whisk together cider, vinegar, honey, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper. Add lettuce and apple slices to bowl and toss to coat. Arrange salad on 6 plates; top with Cheddar cheese.

Get Healthy

Cape Abilities in Falmouth has been offering a monthly program to help participants stay healthy, lose weight and have fun. The Nutrition Club meets monthly for an educational talk on topics such as healthy snacks (yogurt, celery with peanut butter, apples or popcorn instead of potato chips, candy bars or doughnuts), eating habits to avoid, relaxation techniques, healthy holiday eating and exercise. Each meeting includes optional, private weigh-ins so participants can keep track of their progress, and everyone brings nonperishable food items for donation to the Falmouth Service Center food pantry. Then the group heads over to Leary Amusement Center on Main Street in Falmouth for bowling. The Nutrition Center is open to Cape Abilities members, parents and advocates, and staff, too, so everyone can get healthy!

New Consignment & Thrift Shop Site

 
Be sure to visit Cape Abilities Consignment & Thrift Shop in our wonderful new location - across from the post office on Route 6A in Barnstable Village. We're open Monday - Saturday from 10 AM - 4PM. You won't believe all the wonderful new treasures Maggi and her team have discovered. You can't miss the sign! Plenty of parking in back.

Apple Cider Cake

• 6 cups flour
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. grated nutmeg
• 1 cup butter, softened 3 cups sugar
• 4 eggs
• 1 cup cider

 

• mix together the flour, soda, salt and nutmeg and set aside. In amixer, cream butter well, add sugar gradually,  until fluffy, then add eggs one at a time and beat thoroughly. On low speed, add the flour mixture alternately with the cider, beating until smooth after each addition.
• Grease two loaf pans (or four smaller ones) and distribute batter evenly. Bake at 350 F for about one hour until a toothpick comes out clean.

 

Ghoul Night

 
A few days left to Ghoul Night! We've got pumpkins ready to become jack o'lanterns at our farm stand on Route 6A in Dennis.