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Both installations are outdoors; when I went neither was particularly crowded. Currently I\u2019m walking outside maskless which is wonderful. Let\u2019s hope conditions continue to improve because, as I\u2019m sure you agree, it\u2019s been a long, tough hall.<\/p>\n
Apple Heads,<\/em> a project by artist Joanne Howard, in Carl Schurz Park on the Upper East Side will be around till November. (Hopefully Halloween apple bobbers won\u2019t be tempted by them.) Howard carved forty-five real apples into human(ish) faces and let them dry so they shriveled. Then they were cast in bronze and attached to fence posts.<\/p>\n apples on Park fenceposts<\/p><\/div>\n The artist says the works are \u201cguardians of nature.\u201d I went with a friend and, since there\u2019s no signage the apples aren\u2019t immediately obvious–\u2014as women, we asked. The day we visited the Park was gorgeous with masses of blooms including spectacular iris.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Maya Lin, renowned\u00a0 artist and\u00a0 environmental activist,\u00a0 founded a site called What Is Missing?<\/a> an \u201conline memorial to what we\u2019ve lost to climate change.\u201d This installation, Ghost Forest, in Madison Square Park on 23rd<\/sup> street, displays forty-nine\u00a0 already-dead, white cedar trees from New Jersey\u2019s Pine Barrens (Memories of The Sopranos<\/em> anyone?)<\/p>\n As part of the exhibition, (also open till November\u2014come visit out\u2013of-towners and help bring NYC back), there is an audio background called Soundscape featuring sounds from some of the native species of animals once common in Manhattan.\u00a0 To hear it, go to madisonsquarepark.org<\/a>. Never knew that elks shriek. Maybe it\u2019s a mating call?<\/p>\n Both these free, unusual installations are part of what makes this city wonderful. Yes, NYC isn\u2019t as it was and may not ever return exactly but it\u2019s on the way back and I\u2019m happy to do what I can to support it.<\/p>\n In the spirit of inclusivity, this recipe more or less combines wood (OK, a stretch to smoked) and apples. Herewith:<\/p>\n Apple Chips<\/strong><\/p>\n 2 granny smith apples<\/p>\n 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar<\/p>\n 1 tsp smoked paprika (smoked=wood, sort of)<\/p>\n 1\/4 tsp black pepper<\/p>\n 1\/4 tsp sea salt<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Preheat oven to 225 and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.<\/p>\n In a small bowl, combine apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, salt and pepper in a small bowl.<\/p>\n Using a mandolin or sharp knife cut apples into thin slices\u2014try for consistent thickness and as thin as possible.<\/p>\n Lightly brush both sides of each apple slice with the smoked paprika mixture and place on baking sheets.<\/p>\n Bake for 1 1\/2 hours (until slices start to crisp up). Flip over and bake for an additional 40-45 minutes. It will be tempting to keep baking longer because the chips will still feel a little soft while hot, but the chips crisp up once out of the oven for a bit.<\/p>\n Let chips cool for a few minutes before eating.<\/p>\n NB: If you are using a knife and end up with thicker apple slices bake for an extra 10-15 minutes.<\/p>\n Low-calorie, kid-friendly, tasty\u2014what\u2019s not to like? You could always drink apple juice or\u2014gasp\u2014hard cider. And cheer for vaccines and NYC!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Both installations are outdoors; when I went neither was particularly crowded. Currently I\u2019m walking outside maskless which is wonderful. Let\u2019s hope conditions continue to improve because, as I\u2019m sure you agree, it\u2019s been a long, tough hall. Apple Heads, a … Continue reading ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/marigoldonline.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/apples-1-225x300.jpg\")
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Rising sea levels killed the trees which are \u2018planted\u2019 in man-made holes\u2014some are forty feet tall. As they dry out the trees will change so I plan to go back and see the next development. Meanwhile, they are a striking contrast with the surrounding lush plants and spring greenery. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/marigoldonline.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/applechips.pg_.jpg\")
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