Summer Gadgets; Marinated Grilled Apples with Mint
TGIF Friday July 1, 2011
I saw some cool summer gadgets on The Today Show & Dr. Oz a while back that I wanted to share. As we head into summer, these may just be the trick for a somewhat worry free summer fun! I have no experience with any of them so just sharing!
1. DryCASE: "The DryCASE is a flexible, crystal clear waterproof bag that allows complete use of your phone or camera while keeping it dry and clean. Simply pump out all the air with the easy to use hand pump and the bag will vacuum seal around the contents and become completely waterproof. The air tight seal guarantees that the contents of the bag will stay dry even when submerged underwater. Every DryCASE comes with our extreme activity arm band for water sports, and is crystal clear so pictures can be taken through it while using the other side. The DryCASE works as a waterproof Blackberry Case, a waterproof Digital Camera Case, a waterproof Droid case, a waterproof Ipod & MP3 Player Case and many other devices."
They also sell waterproof headphones and a sports belt. Just be safe whatever you do using this!
2. Solar Charging case for iPhone/iPod from Sol Marketplace: "The SoL Solar Charging Case for iPhone and iPod Touch attaches to and encases your iPhone or iPod Touch to add hours to your battery or to provide a boost when the juice is low. Now you can harness the power of the sun to effortlessly charge your iPhone 2G, 3G, 3Gs, 4 and iPod Touch 2G, 3G. The cases slick, ergonomic design provides slip free handling as well as a built-in super bright LED flashlight!
3. UVSunSense Wristbands from UVSunSense: "Introducing the UVSunSense™ wristband. A convenient, reliable means to monitor exposure to harmful UVA and UVB rays for you and your children. UVSunSense™ wristbands provide you with a simple sun-sensitive gauge through color change that alerts you when you need to reapply sunscreen and when to get out of the sun and its potential damaging effects."
Of course, do not forget the most important thing - YOUR SUNSCREEN. Here is a link to 8 Skin Cancer Myths. Protect yourself & your skin as you head into summer fun. It is a great time to get out & enjoy while burning off calories at the same time Nothing like getting outside to not only exercise but just have fun! Don't forget to drink your water too!
I also wanted to share this recipe for Marinated Grilled Apples with Mint that I saw on The Today Show. Yes, I sometimes record & watch it! It sounded amazing & bet you could use other fruit. They also had Grilled stuffed jalapenos and Polenta cake with late summer berries if you click on the previous link. Modify to suit your taste buds!
Recipe: Marinated grilled apples with mint
Allison Fishman, Cooking Light magazine
I saw some cool summer gadgets on The Today Show & Dr. Oz a while back that I wanted to share. As we head into summer, these may just be the trick for a somewhat worry free summer fun! I have no experience with any of them so just sharing!
1. DryCASE: "The DryCASE is a flexible, crystal clear waterproof bag that allows complete use of your phone or camera while keeping it dry and clean. Simply pump out all the air with the easy to use hand pump and the bag will vacuum seal around the contents and become completely waterproof. The air tight seal guarantees that the contents of the bag will stay dry even when submerged underwater. Every DryCASE comes with our extreme activity arm band for water sports, and is crystal clear so pictures can be taken through it while using the other side. The DryCASE works as a waterproof Blackberry Case, a waterproof Digital Camera Case, a waterproof Droid case, a waterproof Ipod & MP3 Player Case and many other devices."
They also sell waterproof headphones and a sports belt. Just be safe whatever you do using this!
2. Solar Charging case for iPhone/iPod from Sol Marketplace: "The SoL Solar Charging Case for iPhone and iPod Touch attaches to and encases your iPhone or iPod Touch to add hours to your battery or to provide a boost when the juice is low. Now you can harness the power of the sun to effortlessly charge your iPhone 2G, 3G, 3Gs, 4 and iPod Touch 2G, 3G. The cases slick, ergonomic design provides slip free handling as well as a built-in super bright LED flashlight!
3. UVSunSense Wristbands from UVSunSense: "Introducing the UVSunSense™ wristband. A convenient, reliable means to monitor exposure to harmful UVA and UVB rays for you and your children. UVSunSense™ wristbands provide you with a simple sun-sensitive gauge through color change that alerts you when you need to reapply sunscreen and when to get out of the sun and its potential damaging effects."
Of course, do not forget the most important thing - YOUR SUNSCREEN. Here is a link to 8 Skin Cancer Myths. Protect yourself & your skin as you head into summer fun. It is a great time to get out & enjoy while burning off calories at the same time Nothing like getting outside to not only exercise but just have fun! Don't forget to drink your water too!
I also wanted to share this recipe for Marinated Grilled Apples with Mint that I saw on The Today Show. Yes, I sometimes record & watch it! It sounded amazing & bet you could use other fruit. They also had Grilled stuffed jalapenos and Polenta cake with late summer berries if you click on the previous link. Modify to suit your taste buds!
Recipe: Marinated grilled apples with mint
Allison Fishman, Cooking Light magazine
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup fresh orange juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 Granny Smith apples, cored and each cut crosswise into 4 (1/2-inch) slices
- Cooking spray
Preparation
Combine first 6 ingredients in a large zip-top plastic bag. Add apple slices; seal and marinate in refrigerator 1 to 2 hours, turning bag occasionally.
Prepare grill.
Remove apple from bag, reserving marinade. Place apple slices on grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 3 minutes on each side, turning and basting frequently with reserved marinade. Arrange apple slices on a platter; drizzle with any remaining marinade.
Serving
Serve these highly flavored apple rings as a side with pork or chicken. We liked this recipe with Granny Smiths. For a dessert version, use Pink Lady apples, and serve with low-fat ice cream.
Hope you have a wonderful holiday weekend!!!
Posted by truth2beingfit at 6/30/2011 8:56 PM 
Categories: Food, Travel Tips, Tips, Healthy Eating, Product Sightings, Recipes
Tags: The Today Show Dr Oz summer summer fun sunscreen sun exposure DryCASE solar charging case UVSunSense Recipes food healthy eating healthy snacks apples grilled fruit
Categories: Food, Travel Tips, Tips, Healthy Eating, Product Sightings, Recipes
Tags: The Today Show Dr Oz summer summer fun sunscreen sun exposure DryCASE solar charging case UVSunSense Recipes food healthy eating healthy snacks apples grilled fruit
I record the Today Show every day
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Too cool! Thanks for posting these little gadgets
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Oh, those apples make my mouth water. Thanks.
Have a wonderful weekend.
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