Monthly Archives: August 2008
Fruit, ongoing industry research and beautiful and talented cherry festival queens! It may sound like an unusual mix – and it is. But they’re also integral to the orchard and grape growing industry here in the Grand Traverse Bay region of Northwest Michigan. The recent annual open house at the Northwest Michigan Horticultural Research Station […]
(0) Comments | Post a CommentEvening television viewing will definitely change now that the 2008 Summer Olympics have drawn to a close. But what a show it has been! Watching Michael Phelps win his incredible eight gold medals in a row was a test of true talent, grit and endurance. The same was true watching the world’s fastest man, Usain […]
(0) Comments | Post a CommentThis sweet treat for breakfast – or any other meal for that matter – will give you a berry good and healthy start to your day. You will be making this one again. Enjoy! 1 cup fresh strawberries 1 banana sliced 1 /4 cup fresh blueberries or black raspberries 1/4 tsp grated lemon peel 1 […]
(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 CommentHere is a tasty, simple dessert. It can be prepared a few hours ahead of time and kept cool until ready to serve. 1 -1 /2 cups hulled strawberries, sliced 1 cup blueberries 1 cup raspberries 1 /4 cup tawny port or Raspberry Port 1 /8 cup FruitFast Mixed Berry Liquid Fruit Supplement Combine all […]
(0) Comments | Post a CommentHere is a recipe from the Weight Watchers Spring 2008 magazine, using FruitFast Dried Cherries. 1 (8 ounce) can almond paste broken into small pieces 3 large egg whites 3/4 cup sugar 3/4 cup dried cherries 1/3 cup dried sweetened coconut Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Place almond paste, egg whites and sugar in food […]
(0) Comments | Post a CommentBeef takes on a new flavor with mushrooms, onions … and dried cherries from Michigan. 2 -1 /2 lbs boneless beef round steak (cubed—1 inch) 4 cloves garlic 1 /2 cup chopped onion 2 cups dry red wine 1 (10 – 3 /4 oz) can condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted 1 -1 /2 cups […]
(0) Comments | Post a CommentWith the 2008 Olympic Games underway in Beijing, there is no shortage of entertainment morning and night for sports enthusiasts everywhere. The level of commitment, talent, strength and endurance of athletes from around the world in so many different sporting events – whether it’s swimming, cycling, basketball or track – has all been mesmerizing and […]
(0) Comments | Post a CommentHere’s a berry variation that is so delicious, it tastes like a dessert. 3 acorn squash 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries 1 tart apple, such as Granny Smith – diced 10 Tbsp FruitFast Mixed Berry Liquid 6 tbsp brown sugar 6 tsp butter Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Poke each squash with a […]
(0) Comments | Post a CommentWe have been retailing our dried fruits to consumers for many years. At Brownwood Acres, our policy has always been to offer premium quality, North American grown fruits at reasonable prices. We are a leading seller of premium Montmorency Dried Tart Cherries, Unsweetened Montmorency Dried Cherries, Dried Wild Blueberries and Dried Cranberries. We are now […]
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