Today is a sunny, cool, windy day in Seattle. Yesterday, First Lady Michelle Obama spoke at the Westin Hotel here in Seattle and once again our city leaders, King County leaders and state legislators were very accommodating, polite and professional. Of course, traffic was an issue, beautifully, there was nothing unseemly that happened. This is a source of pride for me as a citizen living in Seattle, Washington!

I enjoy living here because of the people, the top representatives and the environment. There are some negativity here of course, but generally this is a diverse, caring, answerable state to live in. We care in Seattle despite the impetus not to in the global world today. There are so many cruel, selfish people however, what we tend to forget about is all the truly lovely, caring, beautiful people there are.

They don't receive as much "buzz" as the horrid people, however on a day like yesterday, we get to be reminded of all the wonderful people that we have in this world.

We've collected sweet and savory apple recipes to help you enjoy the fresh, juicy fruit that makes autumn so tasty We've collected sweet and savory apple recipes to help you enjoy the fresh, juicy fruit that makes autumn so tasty By iVillage

1. Easy Apple Recipes: Apple Pizza with Dulce de Leche
Drizzled with dulce de leche and sprinkled with almonds, this apple pizza is so easy to make even though it looks straight out of a French patisserie.

Get the recipe for Apple Pizza with Dulce de Leche

2. Easy Apple Recipes: Apple Streusel Cupcakes
Calling all coffee cake lovers: these warmly spiced, apple-studded cupcakes are miniature versions of your favorite breakfast treat. Eat them with a hot mug of coffee or tea, or grab one for an on-the-go afternoon snack.

Get the recipe for Apple Streusel Cupcakes

3. Easy Apple Recipes: Muffin Tin Apple Pies
How cute are these baby apple pies? Made with a mini muffin tin, they are filled with the traditional tart-sweet mixture of Granny Smith apples and cinnamon.

Get the recipe for Muffin Tin Apple Pies

4. Easy Apple Recipes: Winter Salad with Apples and

Mac 'n cheese, lasagna, fried chicken... find your favorite mouthwatering recipes from our collection of mains and sides Mac 'n cheese, lasagna, fried chicken... find your favorite mouthwatering recipes from our collection of mains and sides
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1. Chicken and Dumplings Plump dumplings are blanketed in a thick sauce in this classic dish.

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2. Chicken and Vegetable Fried Brown Rice
Love fried rice? Brown rice adds a healthy twist without sacrificing flavor.

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3. Chicken Parmesan
This classic Italian-American dish is a hit for its crunchy coating and quick turnaround in the kitchen!

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4. Lasagna Al Forno
This hearty baked pasta is perfect for family meals or casual entertaining. Serve it with a fresh green salad to balance its cheesy decadence.

Get the recipe for Lasagna Al Forno

5. Southern-Fried Chicken Cutlets with Black-Pepper Honey
In this recipe, tender, buttermilk-marinated chicken cutlets cook quickly and absorb very little oil.

Lady Gaga was the biggest pop star to grace London Fashion Week, and Azealia Banks made an appearance at Milan Fashion Week. But those were just appetizers before the main dish: Jennifer Lopez, in a short white confection, at Chanel in Paris. Jasper (Jennifer + her boyfriend Casper Smart, a nickname we just made up) sat front row at the Chanel show along with Jennifer's four-year-old daughter, Emme. Style Jennifer Lopez Paris Fashion Week Chanel 02 Style Jennifer Lopez Paris Fashion Week Chanel The pop star and her love interest/backup dancer also dropped by Valentino where they were photographed alongside the label's leathery namesake designer, but for that event she left her kid at home with a nanny. Style Jennifer Lopez Paris Fashion Week Valentino Casper wore slight variations on the same outfit to each-dark pants, dark jacket, white button-down, big diamond stud earrings-while Jenny from the Block changed up her look completely. For Valentino, she went with a sleek half-up-half-down hairdo, smokey eyes and a bright pink mini-dress while at Chanel she paired a lacy little white dress with a black jacket, a pretty bun and a

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Shrunken apple heads are an old-fashioned Halloween craft, but this updated edible version turns them into a healthy snack that will be a hit with kids and adults alike! Pop one into a lunchbox or serve a tray of them at your Halloween party. They're good on their own, but can also be drizzled with caramel sauce or cinnamon Shrunken apple heads are an old-fashioned Halloween craft, but this updated edible version turns them into a healthy snack that will be a hit with kids and adults alike! Pop one into a lunchbox or serve a tray of them at your Halloween party. They're good on their own, but can also be drizzled with caramel sauce or cinnamon "hair" for an extra spooky treat
By Alejandra Ramos

1. Gather your supplies
It doesn't take much to make these creepy little guys. Here is a list of what you'll need:
Apples (1 per serving)
Vegetable peeler
Small spoon
Paring knife
A few toothpicks
1 lemon
A few whole cloves (optional).

Choose large, crisp apples, and don't worry about bumps or bruises - they will help make the final shrunken head seem even creepier!

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Thank goodness the word is finally getting around about how much sugar we Americans consume these days (would you believe, 175 pounds per person per year?) - and how terrible it is for our health (obesity, diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, kidney disease, Alzheimer's, and more).

But there's another dietary bad guy flying under the radar that's almost as bad for us: Bread.

Like most Americans, I was once an enthusiastic bread eater. I loved a crunchy French baguette. I swooned for chewy, dark, whole-grain bread. I'd wrap anything in a warm tortilla. And I was hooked on the morning muffin that accompanied my first latte of the day.

But no more. I've given up bread and baked goods - and I'm slimmer and better off for it.

Once I bagged the bread, I noticed a quick improvement in my health. Why? Because bread was damaging my body on a daily basis. Here are just 5 of many good reasons to stop eating this wildly popular food….

1. Bread spikes

Wake up everyday and i take the time to text you when im on my way to school and you dont even reconize that i come from school and you still be on my mind we get on da fone and talk but be4 the night is over we not talking or we mad what is the problem..........