Here is an elegant and simple dessert that can be pulled together rather quickly. This is what I served for our Valentines Day dessert, I peeled a couple blood oranges (amazing dipped in chocolate) from my “Citrus Pack”, strawberries and fresh coconut from the “Fondue Pack” and some homemade marshmallows […]
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Usin’ up the Giant Yams
When I printed up the Bountiful Basket Volunteer Site Coordinator (VSC) paperwork on Friday night I looked through and was surprised to see that we would only be receiving one yam per basket. When I told my husband, he was equally surprised and we proceeded to have a merry (albeit […]
Valentine Stickers for You!
Looking for a fun AND healthy valentine? We’ve got you covered! Download these fun valentine stickers and put on the fruit of your choice. There are 48 1-inch stickers. 18 apple versions, 18 orange versions, and 12 banana versions (see the sample above!). You can print them on a sticker […]
Cumin Scented Eggplant and Cauliflower with Pomegranate and Cilantro
I have a confession. My family can be a little bit picky about what produce they will eat. For example, aside from myself, my family doesn’t really like eggplant (which came in my Italian pack this week). They also don’t like cauliflower much (in the basket this week, and last… […]
Strawberry Chipotle Jam
One of the (many) drawbacks of being a gluten-free and nut-free household is that PB&J sandwiches are few and far between. This is hard for me because not only do I love that lunchbox staple, particularly when accompanied by a tall glass of milk (another no-no in our house), but […]
Recipe Round-Up for 1/19/13
Recipes with (v) are vegetarian.
Radicchio – An Acerbic Gem
Radicchio is a bitter “green” that is part of the chicory family. Eaten raw, it has an acerbic quality that benefits from strong additions such as blue cheese, balsamic vinegar, citrus, and nuts. The flavor will mellow when grilled or roasted. In Italy, the green is usually brushed with olive […]
Recipe Round-Up for January 12th, 2013
Vegetarian recipes are notated with a (V) *You can easily substitute the Oroblanco for the Grapefruit in this and other Grapefruit recipes
Jenn T’s Story – The Purpose of Bountiful Baskets
I was actually at my doctor’s office in between Christmas and New Years. I am currently undergoing treatment for a more serious case of scoliosis with side effects of sciatica and spinal arthritis. I bring this up because all my life I’ve lived with chronic pain. For the past 10 […]
A Basket a Week will a Healthy Body Keep!
“Eat your fruits and veggies!” “5 A DAY!” I imagine there are very few of us who haven’t heard the slogan, “5 A DAY!” 5 servings of fruits and vegetables a day is what the USDA used to recommend (their slogan has changed slightly, but the principles behind eating more […]