February Newsletter

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Apple Carrot Soup

Full recipe and nutrition facts here

Apple Carrot Soup

Serving Size: 8

Ginger and orange peel are the secret ingredients to this pork, apple, and carrot soup.

Ingredients

1 pound lean pork, cut into chunks
4 medium apples, cored and quartered (with skin)
4 large carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
orange peel, dried (1 teaspoon, optional)
4 slices ginger
1/2 teaspoon salt
20 cups water

Directions

Wash hands with soap and water.
In a large pot over high heat, combine all ingredients, bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to medium and simmer until soup reduces to about 8 cups of liquid, about 3 to 4 hours.
Skim fat from surface and serve.
Store leftover soup covered in refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Pair it with some Apple Cinnamon Bars

Here's a recipe from MyPlate.

More recipes at USDA MyPlate here

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Upcoming Events for Families

Playgroup Themes for February!

February 3rd, 4th, 5th - Light & Shadows
February 10th, 11th, 12th - Friendship/feelings
February 17th, 18th, 19th - Space
February 24th, 25th, 26th - Dental Health

Messy Mornings Themes for February!

February 6th - Bees & Bee Kind
February 13th - You can count on me - Fun with numbers
February 20th - Wild about animals
February 27th - Scent & seek - What do you smell?

Music & Movement!

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First 5 Amador.

** Please Note: NO Music on February 16th **

Postpartum Support

If you are pregnant or are a new parent experiencing anxiety or depression and are interested in learning more or talking with someone contact First 5 Amador at 209.257.1092 or visit below.

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Announcements for

Child Care Providers

Are you currently participating in Quality for Kids?

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Quality for Kids is a multi-agency, county wide incentive program for Amador County child care providers. To qualify you must currently be working with children that are not your own in Amador County.

This includes Preschool Teachers, Family Child Care Homes (FCC), Licensed Child Care Centers and their Teachers, Licensed-Exempt Providers, Family, Friends or Neighbors (FFN), etc.