All The Fruit Holidays, In Celebration Of National Clementine Day

[1] The clementine, which happens to be one of the two parents of the orange (photo © Fruits From Chile | Facebook). [2] Parent #2: the pomelo (photos #2, #3, and #5 © Good Eggs). [3] The hybrid: the orange (here, a cara cara orange, which is a natural mutation of the navel orange that…
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Blue Diamond Almonds In Frosted Brownie & Snickerdoodle

[1] Frosted Brownie Almonds are dusted with cocoa powder and brown sugar (all photos except #4 © Blue Diamond). [2] Snickerdoodle Almonds are dusted with cinnamon and sugar. [3] Just write the name of the recipient on the label. [4] Our favorite way to add saltiness to a sweet snack mix. See the snack mix…
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Bourbon Pear Bread Pudding Recipe For National Pear Month

December is National Pear Month. World Pear Day is December 2nd. So celebrate with this delicious recipe for Bourbon Poached Pear Bread Pudding. Pears poached in Bourbon…cubes of sweet brioche bread…a custard of eggs, milk..and the warm spices of the season: Who can resist? Plus, it’s perfectly seasonal, from the beginning of fall through the…
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Chimango Chili Mango Slices For Snacks, Stocking Stuffers & More

    [1] Slices of dried mango with a nicely spicy cayenne coating (all photos © Chimango Snacks except as noted). [2] Here’s how to slice a mango (photo © Melissa’s Produce). [3] Add Chimango slices to a cheese plate or charcuterie board. [4] Combine Chimango slices with fresh fruit, nuts, and salty snacks. [5]…
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A Healthful Gift Of Freaky Fruits For Halloween

Imagine freaky, fun Halloween fare that’s healthy, sweetened by nature*, nutritious, delicious, and has no added sugar. We espied† this Freaky Fruit® Experience Kit on Melissa’s Produce and hastened to order some for friends and family who won’t—or can’t—have candy. Dive into a uniquely healthy Halloween adventure with our Freaky Fruit® Experience Kit, perfect for…
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