Five dead, 28 ill in 10 states, due to Listeria linked to prepackaged caramel apples

Multistate Outbreak of Listeriosis Linked to Commercially Produced, Prepackaged Caramel Apples

The FDA, CDC and state and local officials are investigating an outbreak of listeriosis potentially linked to commercially-produced, prepackaged caramel apples.  Investigators are working to identify the source of contamination and to determine what products may be contaminated.  New information will be provided as it becomes available.

Lil Snappers are kid size fruit kids love to eat #LilSnappers

Kristen and I made an Apple Blossom from Pink Lady Lil Snappers.

Lil Snappers fruit have a lot of new fans around here. I know Lil Snappers are for kids, but aren't we all kids at heart? My favorite Lil Snappers are the Pink Lady Apples and the Cara Cara Navel Oranges. 

The Pink Lady Lil Snappers are so crisp, and they're sweet and tart. They're perfect to eat alone, or in a recipe. 

The Cara Cara Navel Lil Snappers are a beautiful pink color inside due to the natural presence of Lycapene. They remind me of a pink grapefruit and they're so sweet. They're branded as The Power Orange, because of its nutritional value. They have 30% more Vitamin A and 20% more Vitamin C than regular oranges. 

Win an apple: Illinois Nut and Candy review and giveaway, discount 12/15

My granddaughter, Kristen, wants to cut the apples.

Illinois Nut and Candy, Home of Fantasia Confections, has more than 600 goodies to satisfy your sweet tooth. I recently had the opportunity to sample some of it's apples.

I was pleasantly surprised at the wonderful, friendly customer service, and speedy delivery. I received two very big apples, beautifully wrapped and ready for gift giving, but thankfully I had to taste them for my review. However, I did share them with my family.