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APRN Alaska News
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Delanceyplace.com
- fickle humans--8/28/26 August 28, 2026Today's selection -- from Confessions of an Art Dealer by John Howard Swanson. Trying desperately to get a slightly better deal on an antique: "In the buying of works of art of any description the purchaser, be he connoisseur, amateur, or dealer, learns a very great deal about the frailties of human nature. Indeed, one […]
- six flags over texas -- 8/27/26 August 27, 2026Today's encore selection -- from The Amusement Park by Stephen M. Silverman. For those growing up in Texas, the 1961 opening of Six Flags was the answer to 1955's Disneyland in Southern California. The fate of Six Flags was not quite the same: "Angus Gilchrist Wynne Jr. ( 1914-1979) was of a new breed, although, like […]
APRN Alaska News
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Bob Mayer
- âStonewallâ May Have Been an Insult to Jackson August 26, 2026Everybody knows the moment. First Bull Run, July 1861. Confederate General Barnard Bee sees Thomas Jacksonâs brigade holding firm against a Union assault and shouts, âThere is Jackson standing like a stone wall!â A nickname is born. One of the most famous in American military history. Bee was mortally wounded later that same day and […]Bob
Legislative Drafting Institute for Child Protection (LDICP)
- Recent Research SpreadsheetsOur students have compiled research in three topic areas. Below are the links to their research tables that can be downloaded for searching and viewing.  For a state-by-state review of Mandatory Reporter laws, click here.  For a state-by-state review of Background Check laws, click...feigleycommunications
- Legislative Drafting StudentsOur students spend the summer working on the research project of the LDICP. Through their extensive research, massive databases of information on state statutes regarding the abuse of children have been created and will be posted here as their work is finalized. Â Here are...feigleycommunications
I didn’t have my glasses on…
- âi, kusama, am the modern alice in wonderland.â August 28, 2026Yayoi Kusama, an icon, rebel and visionary, passed away this week  10 interesting facts about Yauoi Kusama Yayoi Kusama arrived in Seattle in 1957 with two kimonos and 200 paintings. This is the first city Kusama visited when she moved to the US. Kusama was pen pals with Georgia OâKeeffe, Richard Nixon, and the […]beth
Indian Country Media Network
- First Nations artist continues Aboriginal traditions as âphysical vesselâ August 29, 2026Aboriginal artist Ambrose Killian designs medal for Sydney Marathon The post First Nations artist continues Aboriginal traditions as âphysical vesselâ appeared first on ICT.Miles Morrisseau
Legends of Windemere
- What Drives Your Heroes? August 28, 2026(Originally posted on January 11, 2016.) In The Mercenary Prince, Delvin Cunningham goes on his adventure to prove to himself that he has what it takes to be a champion.  Luke Callindor starts his adventure to prove he deserves his famous ⌠Continue reading âCharles Yallowitz
Smorgasbord â Variety is the spice of life
- Smorgasbord Book Reviews â #Mystery #Crime â Grave Mistake: (Dawn Grave Book 3) by Fiona Tarr August 28, 2026Delighted to share my review for the third book in the series by Australian author Fiona Tarr â Grave Mistake: (Dawn Grave Book 3) About the book Sometimes the truth can set you free â Sometimes it can kill you⌠Detective Dawn Grave never expected to return to the remote rural town she fled as […]Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life.
Bluebird of Bitterness
- Friday chuckles â troglodyte edition August 28, 2026 bluebird of bitterness
Elle Knowles: Finding Myself Through Writing
- Book Club 2024 â A Race To The Finish Line February 10, 2024Myself, along with my 4 daughters, daughter-in-law, and one of my granddaughters formed a book club in January to see who could read the most books in 2024. We stay in touch with a group text every day and Goodreads. As an incentive we all agreed to put $1 a week into a kitty and […]Elle Knowles
KarmaTube
- Principal Refuses to Abandon Homeless Student, Despite it Costing His Job August 28, 2026When Rob Burnside learned that a homeless student named Landerius Hayes was sleeping in his car but could no longer legally attend his school due to a change of address, he went home that day and told his wife about the situation. The first words out of her mouth were, "Well, he can stay with […]Robert Gant
Positively Present
- Speak Now & Red Art February 27, 2026A collection of artwork inspired by the lyrics of Taylor Swiftâs Speak Now and Red albums. Check out The Story of You: A Swiftie Journal & Coloring Book for Self-Discovery for Taylor⌠The post Speak Now & Red Art appeared first on Positively Present - Dani DiPirro.dani@positivelypresent.com
Joan Reeves: Slingwords
- Review - Reacher Season 4 - Prime August 25, 2026We are watching Reacher, Season 4, which premiered August 12, 2026, on Prime Video.Darling Hubby and I have read the Reacher books by Lee Child and were thrilled when a physically appropriate actor was finally tapped to play the larger than life hero.Season 4 has a compelling mystery to keep viewers guessing, and it has […]Joan Reeves
World United Music
- Exclusive Interview â The Greek Theatre April 21, 2025Exclusive interview with Fredrik Persson of, "The Greek Theatre".  Interview By: Stewart F. Brennan Recently, I caught up to Fredrik Persson of, âThe Greek Theatreâ, to ask him some personal and pointed questions on his creative passion and music journey. But before we get to the interview, letâs first shed a little light on the Greek […]Stewart
WASP Final Flight
- Sunny Ann Starling, July 2, 1943 - January 6, 2023 January 10, 2023All-American patriot, artist, designer, entrepreneur, flower arranger, chef, and joyful servant, Sunny Lou Starling, was carried on the wings of angels to the arms of her savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, January 6, 2023. She once said her mission was to âGather and feed all you can, as often as you can, because you never know if […]Unknown
- WASP Final Flight February 28, 2022WASP Deanie Bishop Parrish, 44-W-4"Failure isn't failure unless you let it be. It's simply a change in direction. Just count your many blessings move on. With God's help, anything is possible!"Deanie Bishop Parrish passed away peacefully in her home in Waco, Texas, on February 24, 2022, just one day shy of her 100th birthday. She met every challenge […]Unknown
The Old Motor
- Four Fun Kodachrome Car Image Series No. 519 October 30, 2024Editors Note: After posting over five thousand features and twenty five thousand images over the last thirteen years, the time has come to end posting weekly features here on The Old Motor. At this point, the siteâs future hasnât been decided, although it will remain online for the foreseeable future. There may be future updates...David Greenlees
- Four Fun Kodachrome Car Image Series No. 518 October 23, 2024In this weekly series, we ask our readers to tell us the year, make, and model of all of these vehicles along with the location where the image was taken and anything else you find of interest in the photos. You can look back on all the earlier parts of this series here. The photos are via Americar....David Greenlees
SassyZenGirl
- 5 Easy Ways to Instantly get Affiliate Sales (even as a Beginner with no Audience)! January 29, 2023Are you interested in Affiliate Marketing, but donât know where to start? You donât really have an audience yet and it takes time to build one? Maybe you are also a little uncomfortable with âsellingâ and donât want to bother all your friends? Well⌠Iâve good news for you, because today Iâm sharing 5 easy […]Gundi Gabrielle
Ana’s Attic
- Pot Shot by Laura Piper Lee | Audiobook Review August 28, 2026Pot Shot by Laura Piper Lee Duet Narration by CJ Mission and Elizabeth Lamont Standalone RomCom I loved Pot Shot by Laura Piper Lee so much, it is definitely one of my favorite books of the year! It made me laugh out loud, I got furious, I cried, and I swooned. It was also incredibly […]Ana's Attic
Shorpy
- City Hall Park: 1911 August 13, 2026Burlington, Vermont, circa 1911. "City Hall Park." Hotel Vermont in the background; bench-warmers in the foreground. 8x10 glass negative, Detroit Publishing Company. View full size.Dave
- The Federal Building: 1910 August 10, 2026Cleveland, Ohio, circa 1910. "The Federal Building, Public Square," a.k.a. the United States Post Office Custom House and Court House. Known today as the Howard M. Metzenbaum U.S. Courthouse. 8x10 inch glass negative, Detroit Publishing Company. View full size.Dave
Shorpy Reader Shared Photo’s
- Shellubrication: 1950s June 28, 2025From a discarded negative collection that belonged to a San Diego area barber. 120 format. View full size.Cazzorla
- Mill Town Aughts May 22, 2025My great-grandfather was a Textile League ball player in the little mill village of Tucapau, South Carolina, in probably the late aughts. He didn't care what the mill job was as long as he could play on their team. The story in the family is that one of his upcountry cousins was also a Textile […]hj808
Shorpy Reader Comments
- Nudum Pactum August 16, 2026In reply to The Federal Building: 1910: The Metzenbaum Courthouse has two large statues - Commerce and Jurisprudence (Commerce, dressed, is shown below). The sculptures were by Daniel Chester French. French's other sculptures include the Minute Man in Concord, MA and the seated President Lincoln at the Lincoln Memorial.archfan
- +106 August 14, 2026In reply to The Federal Building: 1910: Below is the same view from July of 2016.TimeAndAgainPhoto
Kim’s Shopping
- How to Lower Your Car Insurance Costs in Akron Without Reducing Coverage August 14, 2026Akron drivers pay more for car insurance than most of Ohio. Recent rate analyses put the average premium in the city near $1,880 [âŚ] The post How to Lower Your Car Insurance Costs in Akron Without Reducing Coverage appeared first on Shopping Kim.Josh Tatum
Debra Lynn Dadd
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BloominThyme
- Begin Fall Gardening with Companion Planting August 26, 2026As my fall garden season approaches, my mind is filled with visions of splendor. With a freshly tilled garden, I can see my plants grow lush and full, their bounty promising a fruitful harvest. What do I want to grow this year? More important question is what do I want to eat? Pumpkins. Or should […]gardenfrisk
- Hungarian Wax Peppers October 18, 2024Hereâs an old Italian recipe for canning peppers, one of my husbandâs favorites. Searching the internet, youâll come across many variations â all probably good â but hereâs a basic recipe to start you on your course. The kids and I canned these using the boiling method, though pressure canners might make the process easier. Not sure how, […]gardenfrisk
DamnDelicious
- Honey BBQ Chicken Bites August 22, 2026This post may contain affiliate links. Please see our privacy policy for details. Baked honey BBQ chicken bites! Saucy, sticky, and finger-licking good. Perfect for entertaining, game day or a quick weeknight-friendly meal! Why youâll love these honey BBQ chicken bites Key ingredients for the chicken Chicken Use boneless, skinless, chicken breasts, tenderloins or thighs, […]Chungah
- 30+ Easy Grilling Recipes for Summer August 12, 2026From kabobs to BBQ classics and seasonal veggies, these easy grilling recipes are perfect for quick weeknight dinners or summer cookouts! Elevate your backyard cookout with some of our tried and true favorites! Whip up a batch of BBQ pineapple chicken kabobs, carne asada tacos or even some grilled zucchini for a quick, smoky side […]Chungah
ezvid
- Speedwrite: Choose The Right Sources July 30, 2021 Ezvid Wiki
Task & Purpose
- Trump signs order to create a space service academy August 28, 2026The new academy would train Space Force members as well as NASA personnel. The post Trump signs order to create a space service academy appeared first on Task & Purpose.Nicholas Slayton
- Marines are now allowed to wear class rings in uniform August 28, 2026New guidance on uniform regulations lets Marines wear class rings alongside wedding rings. The post Marines are now allowed to wear class rings in uniform appeared first on Task & Purpose.Nicholas Slayton
A Redlegâs Rides
- Sold Yagi, the Yamaha TW200 August 26, 2026 2026, it's turning out to be a year for many changes as forks in the road of life have become evident.The TW200 had become unreliable to me for quite a while now. Yesterday, she started to have charging issues again and it looks like the replacement stator has failed.One of the forks in the road […]redlegsrides
- Boondocking near Grand Lake, CO August 19, 2026August 16Martha and I left home for a short 4-5 camping trip in the Arapahoe National Forest National Recreation Area near the town of Grand Lake.We were barely starting to climb the foothills west of Denver on I-70 when the decision was made to unhook the towed Honda CRV as the RV was struggling to […]redlegsrides
Lorie Smith Schaefer
- Midweek Wisdom August 26, 2026 Lorie Smith Schaefer
- Midweek Wisdom August 19, 2026 Lorie Smith Schaefer
Barry Eisler
- Come Find Me At Substack! June 25, 2025Hi all, I should have posted this a while agoâIâm now on Substack. I love the platform and respect and appreciate the companyâs adherence to principles of free speech.You can find The Heart of the Matterâmy ruminations on politics, geopolitics, and media, plus the odd book and movie reviewâhere. My author newsletterâonly about my new book […]Barry Eisler
- American Exception March 7, 2025Wow.As Blade said in the eponymous movie, âThe world you live in is just a sugar-coated topping. There is another world beneath itâthe real world.âAmerican Exception is about the real world.It is deeply researched, coherently presented, cogently argued. By the time youâre done reading, youâll wonder how you ever could have believed that things are […]Barry Eisler
Twice In a Lifetime
- Kashevaroff Mountain April 6, 2019Long before we were a sailing family, Alisa and I were a young couple in love with adventuring in Alaska. The opportunity to introduce Eric and Elias to the delights of outdoor living in the Great Land was one of the big bright sides of our return to Alaska. Earlier this winter, the boys and […]
- Letting go March 20, 2019So...this beautiful island is our home. See the barky? The boys just had their spring break. A week off from school and nothing to keep us from buggering off in Galactic. The weather was generally poor - nothing like the pics above for the most part - so we just snuck off to the west […]
The Alaska Parkinson’s Rag
- Back From the Dead, Off& On Wins a place on FeedSpot list of 60 best Parkinsonâs Blogs March 29, 2026 If only life were normally this undemanding.  I didnât post anything in 2025, and here I find this blog at #30 on a List of the 60 top Parkinsonâs blogs Web-wide, compiled by aggregator FeedSpot. This recognition of my awesome blogging skills suggests that the less I publish, the better my blog will be. So I probably […]Peter Dunlap-Shohl
- PDS on PBS II Cross post from "Frozen Grin" April 5, 2024Â Here is a link to a story about my struggle to draw with Parkinson's Disease. the story is from "The Daily Cartoonist" a Web journal concerning the world of professional cartooning. It was occasioned by the release of the documentary "Matters of Mind, My Parkinson's" which follows three families and their efforts to cope […]Peter Dunlap-Shohl
Alaska Travelgram
- Subscribe to our email newsletter! August 28, 2026Itâs freeâand youâll get the best travel news f-i-r-s-t. We publish the e-newsletter once a weekâŚwith occasional âextrasâ if thereâs breaking news. Get the best news FIRST! -Airfares-Special deals-Adventures-Travel tips-Meet-ups-Free ... The post Subscribe to our email newsletter! appeared first on Alaska Travelgram.scott
Alaskan Book Cafe
- Review: Inheriting Murder: A Bobwhite Mountain Cozy Mystery July 7, 2022Inheriting Murder: A Bobwhite Mountain Cozy Mystery by Jamie Rutland Gillespie My rating: 5 of 5 stars View all my reviews
- Review: Blades and Bridesmaids: Paranormal Cozy Mystery June 18, 2022Blades and Bridesmaids: Paranormal Cozy Mystery by Trixie Silvertale My rating: 5 of 5 stars View all my reviews
Alaskan Urban Hippie
- Identifying Devilâs Club Plant August 10, 2023Devilâs Club is a common wild plant in Alaska thatâs large & covered in hidden sharp thorns, growing everywhere from remote forests to even well-groomed Anchorage city trails. Just because youâre âin townâ doesnât mean you wonât run into devilâs club. Itâs smart to stay on the trails, particularly if youâre not confident spotting it. […]Ashley
- Pumpkin BOO-berry Muffins (Fun Halloween Toddler Snacktivity!) October 21, 2022Hereâs a delicious fall-time spin on classic blueberry muffins. If youâre a solo adult who likes good food, this recipe is for you. Or if youâve got extra kitchen âhelpersâ around (read: kids who need entertainment), turn baking these Halloween muffins into a fun toddler snacktivity. Pumpkin BOO-berry Muffin Recipe Ingredients: 2 boxes Jiffy brand […]Ashley
Allergy Free Alaska
- Best Gluten Free Graham Crackers Recipe with Honey April 8, 2025These homemade gluten-free graham crackers are crisp, naturally sweetened, and made with clean, nourishing ingredientsâand yes, they taste even better than the originals! Whether youâre whipping up a snack for your kids or prepping ingredients for the perfect sâmores night, these traditional graham crackers are a total crowd-pleaser. Is there anything more nostalgic than snapping... […]MÄgan
Backwoods Mom
- Under Construction March 23, 2024This blog was accidentally deleted a while backâŚif anybody happens by. Iâm working on it!Bmom
Barbara Brown’s Our Third Thirds
- "Home" vs. "Away" May 20, 2022Iâm home now. Iâm looking at the flea market couch I brought up from California; I had cushions made three times over the years till I got it just right. Now itâs just right. Itâs been in my life 42 years. Tim has been in my life 34 years, but he had to be out of […]CloudyinAK
- Goodbye, Toronto May 10, 2022Iâm saying my goodbyes to Toronto. Iâve seen my last Hot Docs Festival film, and Iâm just back from my last author program. Iâve probably had my last roti, checked out my last book at my local branch library, gone to my last art workshop. Horror of horrors, Iâve even watched my last play. The thing […]CloudyinAK
Craig Medred
- The ocean giveth August 25, 2026And the ocean taketh away The 2026 commercial salmon season in Alaska is not yet over, but it can already be called a full-on disaster in Prince William Sound, the heartland of [âŚ]craigmedred
- Bear with August 23, 2026The Big (too) Wild Life With the Chugach Mountain foothills above Anchorage averaging a bear mauling a month in this, the summer of 2026, some seem to be getting a little edgy [âŚ]craigmedred
Cinthia Ritchie
- Malnourished launches today January 21, 2020Itâs here. The big day. My memoir, the one I spent 15 years struggling over, launches today from Raised Voice Press. Iâm feeling very exposed, very vulnerable. This is not at all similar to when Dolls Behaving Badly launched from Hachette Book Group. That was a novel, and while some of it was based on⌠[…]cinthiaritchie
- Book review: Secondhand Summer by Dan Walker December 1, 2019I had had Alaska writer Dan Walkerâs YA novel SECONDHAND SUMMER on my list for a long time, and two weeks ago finally had the chance to dive in. I wasnât disappointed. Walkerâs book, geared for middle school readers (but still immensely enjoyable for adults), follows 14-year-old Samâs move to Anchorage from the small fishing⌠[…]cinthiaritchie
Coleen’s Recipes
- 6 MICROWAVE COOKIES March 1, 2026When I first found this fun little recipe, I had doubts about its success. However, because it was one of those "I seriously need chocolate" days, I gave it a try. Boy, I'm glad I did because they are VERY tasty!! This recipe only makes 6 small cookies, which is PERFECT better for my perpetual […]Coleen's Recipes
Laurie Constantino
- The 10 Best Gifts for Cooks and Food Lovers December 17, 2014My list of 10 Best Gifts for Cooks and Food Lovers helps last minute shoppers buy great presents for the food obsessed; most of the items on the list Iâve used and loved for years. Most importantly, if you act quickly, thereâs still time to order most of my recommended gifts and have them arrive […]Laurie Constantino
Dabblings and Ramblings
- Welcome November 10, 2015100 Plus Women Who Care is a group of inspiring women philanthropists who are contributing to the Mat-Su community Source: WelcomeAK Rambler
Don’t Eat The Paste
- Chocolate Raspberry Pistachio Dessert (adaptable!) April 2, 2025Okay y'all, I was not going to post this recipe because it was a spur of the moment "What do we have on hand?" thing that I jotted down and then we tried it. But! It's so very, very good. We know that fruit/pistachio cream and chocolate work well together and I love cheesecake flavors. I don't know […]Shala Kerrigan
Get Out, Sitka!
- Sitka Sprouts session on Tuesday is all about insects April 30, 2024All about insects is the theme for the next session of Sitka Sprouts on Tuesday, April 30. This is the last Sitka Sprouts session before summer. âWeâre going to wrap up Sprouts this spring with a program about insects,â Sitka ⌠Continue reading âCharles Bingham
Gluten Free & Other Allergen Free Recipes
- Instant Pot Navy Bean Soup April 1, 2017I LOVE my grandmotherâs navy bean soup, but it takes forever to make with soaking the beans overnight and then slow cooking the soup all day. I decided to try it in my Instant Pot and it was a success! Not only that, but my kids loved itâŚscore! Ingredients: 1-2 Tbs. olive oil 1 onion, diced 3 […]Megan
Matt Goff Sitka Nature
- Sitka Nature Show #361 â Starling Birch (encore) February 23, 2026Download Radio Show The February 22nd show featured a conversation with Starling Birch, videographer and mountain adventurer. Originally recorded and aired in August 2023, we talked about the pleasure and pain of adventuring into the mountains. We also considered the motivations that drive us to put ourselves in often unpleasant and potentially regretful circumstances when […]matt goff
- Sitka Nature Show #360 â State of the Sound February 9, 2026Download Radio Show The February 8th show featured a conversation with Lauren /Bell, Lauren Wild, and Ellen Chenoweth, organizers of the first (annual?) State of the Sound community event scheduled for later this month. We talked about the intentions for the event, what is planned, and how folks can participate. If you have questions or […]matt goff
Ian A Johnson: Life, Wildlife, Wild-life
- Big Memories From the G5 Solar Storm One Year Later May 24, 2025In May 2024, the most intense solar storm in a two decades brought intense and colorful auroras to, it felt, everyone in the world. A G5 solar storm (the most intense class of storm) and clear skies in the United State gave millions of peoples a show and images were flooding in from latitudes as […]grizjohnson
Life Alaskan Style
- Saddle Creek Trail to Grewingk Glacier Lake September 11, 2017At the end of July we took the boat over to Halibut Cove to hike the Saddle Trail with the kids to picnic at Grewingk Glacier Lake. It's a great trail for kids to master themselves, and Riggs hiked the whole way himself. Raina was in the backpack, but more because we wanted to hike […]Whitney H.
Life In Alaska
- Homer Alaska Podcast April 13, 2019A man who just moved to Homer about a year ago from Chicago has started a podcast interviewing people from the Homer community. He called up my husband a few months ago and asked him if he would be willing to be interviewed. My husband said sure, so the second episode of Alex's podcast features […]Michelle Waclawski
Life in the (907)
- Thank you for taking the time to publish this info... April 3, 2019Thank you for taking the time to publish this information very useful! pasadena moversRobert D. Lennox
Little Big House Alaska
- Caramel Apple Blondies August 28, 2026Caramel Apple Blondies are everything you want in a fall dessert. Buttery, loaded with tart apples, melty white chocolate and ribbons of caramel swirled right through the batter. They bake up golden at the edges and soft in the center, then get a final drizzle of caramel and a sprinkle of flaky salt before you... […]Laura
Mountain View Post
- In Mountain View, something sweet December 3, 2020Mountain View is in for a treat â a whole new store full of treats, in fact. Packed with dozens of varieties of handmade custom candies, classic favorites, and assorted other sweets, Sweet Creations Lollipop Boutique is one of the latest businesses to open doors in the neighborhood. Owner Missy Simms made it for the […]Kirsten Swann
Northern Lights Mama
- Visiting Washington, Part Three July 30, 2019During our time in Washington we also took some time to drive over to Kennewick to visit some of my family in that area. We camped in my aunt and uncle's driveway and visited them and some of my cousins. The highlight for the girls was the nerf war for sure (pictures here). It was […]
Sandra’s Alaska Recipes
- Sandraâs Overnight Artisan 10" Cast Iron Soft Bread-No Knead March 2, 2024 INGREDIENTS3-1/4 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon active yeast (not rapid or instant)1-1/2 teaspoons kosher salt1-1/2 cups slightly warm water (tepid)--2 teaspoons canola oil (For top and bottom of dough ball so it doesn't stick or form crust while rising)-2 TB butter melted in ramekin, with brush (set aside)--10â Seasoned Cast Iron SkilletMETHODAdd flour to bowl. Add yeast […]sandra
- Sandra's Fresh Apple Pecan Cake (9x13") September 18, 2023 My husband loves this cakeso much he had two pieces 'after' eating lunch...Ingredients2 Eggs1 ½ cup Canola Oil2 cups Granulated Sugar3 cups A-P Flour2 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon½ teaspoon Ground Nutmeg½ teaspoon Kosher Salt1 ½ teaspoons Baking Soda4 cups Chopped Apples (peeled and cored): measure after chopping1 cup chopped Pecans: measure after chopping1 teaspoon Vanilla Extractâ […]sandra