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For a festive garnish, add a pitted tart cherry and a quartered slice of orange on a cocktail pick to each glass. Ingredients: 4 Tbsp FruitFast Montmorency Tart Cherry Juice Concentrate* 1/2 cup orange juice 1/2 cup orange liqueur such as grand mariner, curacao or cointreau 1 bottle (750 ml) champagne or [...]
(0) Comments | Post a CommentIngredients: Pastry: 3 Tbsp Brownwood Acres Montmorency Dried Tart Cherries, chopped 3 Tbsp brandy 2 Tbsp unsalted butter 1 Tbsp brown sugar 4 cups pears (about 3 large) Anjou or Bartlett, cut into 1 /2 inch chunks 1/8 tsp salt 2 tsp lemon juice 12 sheets phyllo dough, thawed cooking spray Topping: 2 Tbsp unsalted [...]
(0) Comments | Post a CommentSmoothie popularity continues to grow nationwide as a commercially-made beverage that’s a healthy alternative to sugary soft drinks. But they can just as easily be created right in your own kitchen. When I think of smoothies, several thoughts come to mind; • A healthy drink • Easy to make • Inexpensive Brownwood Acres/ FruitFast supplies [...]
(0) Comments | Post a CommentWorried about the cold, winter season affecting your health? Close your eyes and relax. A new study by researchers at Carnegie Mellon University suggests that not getting enough sleep directly affects the immune system, making people more prone to colds. Sheldon Cohen, psychology professor at Carnegie Mellon University says, “People who slept less than seven [...]
(0) Comments | Post a CommentWhen it comes to the holidays, all the lovely cocktails are difficult to resist. This year say “make mine fruity”. Here are some healthy low-cal recipes to keep you on track with your commitment of avoiding the holiday “heft”. These mocktails can be enjoyed by young and old as they are alcohol-free. Put any of [...]
(0) Comments | Post a CommentPart three of our healthy sides are these two alternatives to traditional stuffing. The first recipe uses couscous instead of bread stuffing. The second is a low calorie bread stuffing. In both cases, cook stuffing separately from the turkey and save additional fat and calories. COUSCOUS STUFFING WITH DRIED FRUIT This is an excellent accompaniment [...]
(0) Comments | Post a CommentEach year, as the presents pile up under the tree, the snow banks pile up on the roadside, people notice something else piling up… additional pounds. According to CNN, over 70 percent of the U.S. population will gain weight over the holiday season. It’s hard to resist all the tempting treats constantly offered – the [...]
(0) Comments | Post a CommentCompany was coming for dinner last Sunday and we planned on a simple grilled meal with vegetables, salad and dessert. I wanted something I could prepare ahead of time so I went to my recipe archives. I had clipped this salad recipe from dayrecipe.com, while surfing the internet and had plans of making it someday. [...]
(0) Comments | Post a CommentNational Cherry Festival, the highlight of Traverse City’s summer is here again. This week we celebrate the 82nd year of this tradition. It began in 1926 as the “Blessing of the Blossoms Festival” to promote the region and the cherry business. In 1931 the state legislature passed a resolution making it a national celebration and [...]
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