A cup of Hot apple cider a day....keeps the doctor away??

So that saying " an apple a day keep's the doctor away" made me look at my cup of Hot Apple Cider, that I absolutely love to indulge in this time of year, and got me thinking..........those of you struggling with a cold, bronchitis, the flu, etc, lets think about this:

Hot Apple Cider has quite a few benefits if you consider what comes in that little package called an apple.:

 It's Hot! (great for anyone with a nasty cold)

Apples are high in vitamins C (great for boosting your immune system!)

Apples are rich in flavanoid (known for their antioxidant effects)

Apples are low in calories (contains natural sugars so it can help curb sugar cravings)

Apples help prevent cancers, and contain phenols which help reduce bad cholesterol and increases good cholesterol.

Apples are high in fiber.

Apples prevent tooth decay- the juice from apples have properties that can kill up to 80% of bacteria

Apples can help protect your brain from brain disease, as they contain phytonutrients which help prevent neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinsons.

Don't forget to throw in a cinnamon stick or sprinkle a little cinnamon on top,which adds antibacterial and anti-oxidant properties.

Sick or not, enjoy a cup of guiltless Hot Apple Cider this season!

Rugelach

mmmmm.....Rugelach, once baked-the dough flakes us like a croissant or danish, and burst with flavor. The dough has butter, cream cheese, and sour cream cut in and a filling of cinnamon, raisins and nuts.

Make the dough and chill it overnight, roll it out, and sprinkle a layer of the filling mixture over the dough

                                            Cut diagonally into slices and roll each one up.

Bake them off on Parchment for an ohhhh...so delicious yummy treat!

Pumpkin spice whoopie pies!!!

I absolutely love the holidays!
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin muffins
Pumpkin scones
Pumpkin cupcakes.......
How about a Pumpkin Spice Whoopie pie?!!
I used my pumpkin spice cake recipe and my cream cheese frosting for the filling.....yummmmm.....