Category Archives: Beverages
Start your Thanksgiving festivities with this delicious pomegranate sipper (adapted from Southern Living magazine). Great anytime, but a tasty complement with meals for a special treat, made even healthier with FruiFast juice concentrate. Ingredients: 1 (2 1/2-inch-long) cinnamon stick 5 whole cloves 5 thin fresh ginger slices 4 cups pomegranate juice […]
(0) Comments | Post a CommentA delicious, wake up drink that makes a perfect alternative to bacon and eggs or enjoyed as an alternative to ice cream. *Note; the Cherry Juice Concentrate can be substituted with our Wonderful Pomegranate Juice Concentrate. Ingredients: 1/2 cup fresh or frozen tart cherries, pitted 1/2 cup 1% low fat milk 1/4 […]
(0) Comments | Post a CommentTo speed recovery of sore muscles after exercising, try this “tasty cherry” recovery drink. And be sure to check out FruitFast’s newest CherryFlex product – “CherryFlex ProSport Shots” now available online. Ingredients: 4 oz chocolate milk 2 Tbsp Brownwood Acres Tart Cherry Juice Concentrate 2 Tbsp plain yogurt 1/2 oz dark chocolate, […]
(0) Comments | Post a CommentInfuse your Super Bowl festivities – or your next party or gathering – with delicious, healthy cherries. These recipes will kick-off your Super Bowl the right way!! Quick, easy and flavorful—make cherry red your team choice for Super Bowl XLIV. Twilight Cocktail Edward and Jacob-lovers alike will enjoy this blood-red cocktail. Courtesy of Charles Joly, […]
(0) Comments | Post a CommentIngredients: 2-1 /2 tsp super fine granulated sugar 3 Tbsp FruitFast Montmorency Tart Cherry Juice 12 mint leaves Squeeze of fresh lime juice 1 oz white rum 1/2 cup soda or seltzer water Ice Directions: Place 6 mint leaves in a tall glass. Crush mint leaves with a muddler, or with […]
(0) Comments | Post a CommentFor 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 CommentSpring is slowly creeping into view here in Northern Michigan. Walking down our country road last week, I noticed numerous trees with the telltale signs of maple syrup in the making. The maple trees lining our road were “tapped” allowing the sap to flow into large buckets placed at the base of the tree. When […]
(0) Comments | Post a CommentSmoothies are so quick and easy to make. You do not need a lot of items—whatever you have in the refrigerator or freezer will work. Here are a few ideas for delicious smoothies, but feel free to mix and match. I find smoothies are a great way to use fruit that is about to reach […]
(0) Comments | Post a CommentPomegranates are eaten in many Middle Eastern countries at the New Year as a sign of luck. In Greece, the families will smash a Pomegranate in front of their home. The hope is to disperse many seeds across a wide area. The more seeds that are scattered, the greater the fortune for the house that […]
(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 […]
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