#MEwx cold, sun and Orange Fruit Nut Clusters

Good morning Augusta.

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This morning we have partly sunny skies with highs in the lower 50s. Winds are light and variable.

Tonight we'll have partly cloudy conditions during evening hours, then clearing. Lows in the lower 30s with light and variable winds.

The wind direction is West Northwest between 0.0 MPH and 0.1 MPH.

The Relative pressure is 30.05, the Absolute pressure is 29.85 and steady with a weather graphic indicating sun and a few clouds.

We didn't receive any measurable rain here over the past 24 hours.

our outdoor temperature is 38.7°F, the humidity is  84%, the dew point is 34.5°F and the wind chill is 38.7°F. 

Visibility is 10.0 miles / 16.1 kilometers with a cloud or two and sun.

The UV rating is 1 out of 16, the moon is 8.2% illuminated, the moon phase is waning crescent, sunrise is 7:17 am↑ 110° Southeast, Sunset is 5:26 pm↑ 250° West, Moonrise is 4:11 am↑ 87° East, Moonset is 4:36 pm↑ 268° West and we'll have 10 hours 09

Minutes of daylight today.

 

ORANGE-FRUIT NUT TRUFFLES

Serves:  36 balls

 

1 ½ cup walnuts

1 cup orange-essence dried plums (prunes)

½ cup dried cranberries

½ cup chocolate-covered raisins

1 tsp. cinnamon

1 tsp. vanilla extract

 

• In a food processor with a knife blade, blend 1½ cup walnuts, 1 cup orange-essence prunes, ½ cup dried cranberries, ½ cup chocolate-covered raisins, 1 tsp. cinnamon, ¼ tsp. ground ginger and 1 tsp. vanilla extract until a dough-like dough is formed.
• Using your hands, roll into 1-inch balls.

 

• Optional:  Top each with a walnut piece.

 

Exchanges:  ½ carbohydrates, ½ fat

Calories:  62; protein:  1 g; fat:  3 g; carbohydrates:  8 g; fiber:  1 g; sodium:  1 mg