With the winners now chosen – and the flour dust finally settled in my kitchen – I want to sincerely thank our FruitFast customers, cooks and chefs, and all our many, many entrants in the Berry Cherry Challenge. How difficult it was to select those initial semi-finalists from an assortment of excellent entrée and dessert […]
French gastronomy author, Jean Brillat-Savarin, once said; “The discovery of a new dish does more for the happiness of humanity than the discovery of a new star.” I agree and that’s why the last few weeks reviewing recipe entries for FruitFast‘s Berry Cherry Challenge has been such a pleasurable journey, full of new ideas, methods […]
What a wonderful response to FruitFast’s first ever Berry Cherry Challenge! Thanks to all of you who took the time and made the effort to submit your original recipes using FruitFast products — everything from tart cherry juice and liquid fruit supplements to FruitFast’s dried cherries, blueberries and cranberries are featured in all kinds of intriguing entrées […]
Time to enter the Berry Cherry Challenge from FruitFast! It’s our first ever recipe contest sponsored by the industry leader of natural, all-fruit products promoting healthy living. Whether you consider yourself an amateur cook or a gourmand, the winning original recipe entrant using FruitFast products will receive their choice of either a new KitchenAid Mixer […]
These muffins take a little prep time, but are so delicious. Prepare on the weekend for a healthy “grab-n-go” breakfast, or make a double batch and freeze half. These make a super afternoon or evening snack, as well. Perfect with a hot cup of tea, while you watch the snow fall. If you’re adventurous, drizzle […]
It just wouldn’t be the Holidays if there weren’t those delicious leftovers. But everyone knows how to make a turkey or ham leftover sandwich, right? This easy recipe for Turkey or Ham Sandwiches adds a few ingredients that make a good sandwich, a GREAT sandwich. Don’t be afraid to add your favorite ingredient to the […]
It’s time to plan the big one – Thanksgiving Dinner – and here’s a suggestion to spruce up the menu from the same old, same old. This recipe from Bon Appétit called for currants, but is equally delicious with your favorite dried fruit from Brownwood Acres/ FruitFast. Select dried cherries or dried blueberries for a […]
Tasty, very moist and substantial is one way to describe this recipe that’s adapted from Epicurious. You’ll find it’s a wonderful dinner complement or perfect with coffee or tea. Ingredients: 2 cups all purpose flour 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice 1 teaspoon baking powder 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 6 tablespoons (3/4 […]
With the upcoming cherry harvest, the question is “what to do with all those wonderful tart cherries?” ripe for picking and eating. This recipe makes great use of fresh tart cherries, but frozen can be used when fresh are not available, especially during the holiday season. I did not have enough tart cherries, so I […]
Here’s a FruitFast snack that’s easy and nutritious and requires no baking. Just choose your favorite variety of granola and CherryFlex, Mixed Berry or Pomegranate Liquid Fruit Supplements. So simple that pre-schoolers, grandkids and teens can mix it, freeze it and enjoy it. Ingredients: 1/2 medium-size banana 1/4 cup chunky peanut butter 1 cup unsweetened […]