I was immediately inspired to try "Apple Sandwiches" (http://www.100daysofrealfood.com/2012/08/21/how-to-make-an-apple-sandwich/), because I was considering going gluten-free with my oldest son (#1) to better manage his seizures, starting on the first, but also because my kids probably don't get the servings of fruit they should be getting. Anyhow, I ended up in Harris Teeter and saw these puppies (see photos below), and knew today WAS THE DAY!
I sliced these thick on my mandolin (so, I'm a lazy chef, the darn things WERE almost too big!), and they were about the same size as a bagel slice. I am not kidding! I smothered mine in almond butter and dried cranberries, and was able to persuade "the Young One" (#4) to try them, too. She had peanut butter and raisins (there really is no accounting for taste). We also managed to get #1 to eat one, and then two. Then "the Dramatic One"(#3) wanted to know what the hullaballoo was about and she slathered one, up as well. "The Artistic One" (#2) was no where to be found. A win for me, because this proved to be an excellent substitute for bread, which this family completely over consumes. I recently passed a "One Sandwich a Day" moratorium. I could easily see cream cheese, or even turkey and cheddar slipped between these gigantic mutant apple slices. I went back yesterday and picked up some more.
