A big THANK YOU to MMWIA Dedicated Case Manager Mark and his wife for showing me how their favorite hobby keeps them happy!
View of the old Tiger/Mammoth Pit Mine - great minerals
Friday, September 17, 2010
Gyroplane = Fun
A big THANK YOU to MMWIA Dedicated Case Manager Mark and his wife for showing me how their favorite hobby keeps them happy!View of the old Tiger/Mammoth Pit Mine - great minerals
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Hiking Group - September 14, 2010
Our wonderful Direct Service Providers, Kent and Misti make our hikes fun and interesting, thank you. Butterfly Encounter on the trail - grow your own butterfly garden with help from OracleTown.com
We hiked Wildcat Trail to Twin Ponds and saw a harmless garter-snake.
These were pictures from the internet
As we were driving back to the clinic we saw a Mojave Green Rattlesnake crossing the road.
Monday, August 30, 2010
Sunday, August 1, 2010
Great Year for Bellotas
Arizona Wild Flowers - Wildflower Pictures And Photos helps us identify the gourmet acorn of Oracle!
the blog Hunter Angler Gardener Cook has a good article on harvesting and processing acorns.
Some really are so bitter they’re not worth working with. But others, like the Eastern white oak, the bellota oaks of Europe and the Emory oak of the Southwest, are sweet enough to need minimal or no processing
Slow Foods USA tells us about the nutritional facts:
"Specifically, the wholesome nutritional content protects people from dangerously high increases in blood-glucose levels after meals because of the acorn’s slow digestion rate and low glycolic response. This is a huge contrast to white flour, which has a fast digestion rate and rapid glycolic response."
Other types of Acorns need processing to get the tannic acid out but then you have water for tanning hides. Grandpappy has recipes and techniques at http://www.grandpappy.info/racorns.htm
Category ___________Amount _______% RDV
Calories __________109.7 to 144.5_____ 7 %
Calories from Fat____ 60.9 to 80.3
Total Fat ___________6.8 to 8.9 g _____14 %
Saturated Fat ________0.9 to 1.2 g _____45 %
Polyunsaturated Fat____ 1.3 to 1.7 g
Monounsaturated Fat ___4.3 to 5.7 g
Cholesterol __________0.0 mg _________0 %
Total Carbohydrate _____11.5 to 15.2 g ____5 %
Protein _____________1.7 to 2.3 g _______5 %
the blog Hunter Angler Gardener Cook has a good article on harvesting and processing acorns.
Some really are so bitter they’re not worth working with. But others, like the Eastern white oak, the bellota oaks of Europe and the Emory oak of the Southwest, are sweet enough to need minimal or no processingSlow Foods USA tells us about the nutritional facts:
"Specifically, the wholesome nutritional content protects people from dangerously high increases in blood-glucose levels after meals because of the acorn’s slow digestion rate and low glycolic response. This is a huge contrast to white flour, which has a fast digestion rate and rapid glycolic response."
Other types of Acorns need processing to get the tannic acid out but then you have water for tanning hides. Grandpappy has recipes and techniques at http://www.grandpappy.info/racorns.htm
as well as
Nutritional Information About Acorns
Acorn Nutmeats, Shelled, Dried
Nutritional Information About Acorns
Acorn Nutmeats, Shelled, Dried
Actual Lab Analysis Results Vary for Different Acorn Varieties
and from One Growing Season to the Next
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 ounce (28.4 g)
Minimum and Maximum Values Shown Below
Category ___________Amount _______% RDV
Calories __________109.7 to 144.5_____ 7 %
Calories from Fat____ 60.9 to 80.3
Total Fat ___________6.8 to 8.9 g _____14 %
Saturated Fat ________0.9 to 1.2 g _____45 %
Polyunsaturated Fat____ 1.3 to 1.7 g
Monounsaturated Fat ___4.3 to 5.7 g
Cholesterol __________0.0 mg _________0 %
Total Carbohydrate _____11.5 to 15.2 g ____5 %
Protein _____________1.7 to 2.3 g _______5 %
Vitamins
Vitamin A______ 11.06 to 11.14 IU _______Less 1%
B1, Thiamin _______0.03 to 0.042 mg _____3 %
B2, Riboflavin______ 0.03 to 0.044 mg_____ 3 %
B3, Niacin __________0.52 to 0.68 mg_____ 3 %
B5, Pantothenic Acid ___0.20 to 0.27 mg ____3 %
Vitamin B6__________0.15 to 0.20 mg ____10%
Vitamin A______ 11.06 to 11.14 IU _______Less 1%
B1, Thiamin _______0.03 to 0.042 mg _____3 %
B2, Riboflavin______ 0.03 to 0.044 mg_____ 3 %
B3, Niacin __________0.52 to 0.68 mg_____ 3 %
B5, Pantothenic Acid ___0.20 to 0.27 mg ____3 %
Vitamin B6__________0.15 to 0.20 mg ____10%
Monday, July 19, 2010
Tucson Children's Museum Trip
Tucson has some great attractions. The Tucson Children's Museum has interactive, educational displays that teach through play.
On the way home we visited the Goulder Ranch Fire District station and had a great tour. We climbed around in all the vehicles and even got to use the fire-hose! Their web page has a great kid section.
Thank you, DSP Harley for arranging this event. We had a great time at the museum and fire department.
On the way home we visited the Goulder Ranch Fire District station and had a great tour. We climbed around in all the vehicles and even got to use the fire-hose! Their web page has a great kid section.
Thank you, DSP Harley for arranging this event. We had a great time at the museum and fire department.
Friday, July 16, 2010
Gardening as a Healthy Hobby
We have created a beautiful garden with the help of the whole team and some dedicated clients.
Seeds were donated, soil was tilled, watering chores were shared, and weeding was endured.
Seeds were donated, soil was tilled, watering chores were shared, and weeding was endured.
Now we have calendula, sunflowers, hyacinth vine, and gourds as well as chile, tomatoes and onions. Cantalope vines are already flowering so we may have some to enjoy before the frost of fall comes.
Hiking - walking is the best exercise!
Our part of the state has great trails. The Arizona Trail is accessable from three points within just a few miles from our office.
Our newest children's group is going to include survival skills, plant identification, and stamina building. We will begin with the shorter/easier trails and advance to day-long hikes into the canyons and mountains.
Our newest children's group is going to include survival skills, plant identification, and stamina building. We will begin with the shorter/easier trails and advance to day-long hikes into the canyons and mountains.
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