Desserts and Sweets
Recipe Type: Desserts and Sweets
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Continue ReadingBreakfast is said to be the most important meal of the day. It breaks the overnight fasting period (break-fast) and furnishes the body with a new supply of glucose needed to boost our energy level and alertness, while at the same time providing the necessary essential nutrients we need to maintain good health. Eating a healthful breakfast rich in vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients like folate, calcium, carbohydrates, and fiber, can help boost your brainpower, ensure enough energy for you to be more physically active, help you maintain vitality, and reduce the risk of acquiring type 2 diabetes or obesity.…
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Nectarine-Blueberry Crisp Recipe
Recipe Type: Desserts and SweetsContinue ReadingSweet, crispy, and healthy may not be what most of us find in some breakfast treats or satisfying desserts? Well, that is exactly what you are getting when you make Nectarine-Blueberry Crisp. With its buttery oats that are crunchy, caramel-like brown sugar topping, and fresh in-season fruits filling, you can never go wrong with this crisp. What’s more, it is so easy to prepare. You can eat it as is or you can serve it with ice cream on top to make it even better. You can also partner it with your favorite tea, juice, or smoothie – even with…
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Peach-Buttermilk Ice Cream Recipe
Recipe Type: Desserts and SweetsContinue ReadingWe are in the middle of the summer season and I am sure you have tried many ice-cold desserts to alleviate the heat. If you are still in need of a few healthy recipes you can prepare for yourself and your family, then you should try this yummy Peach-Buttermilk Ice Cream. It makes use of seasonal peaches, lemon juice, and zest so you are sure to get nutrients that are good for the body instead of chemicals and artificial flavoring you get from store-bought goodies. All about Peaches The peach is not indigenous to the United States. It originated in…
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Pineapple Cobbler Recipe
Recipe Type: Desserts and SweetsContinue ReadingNow that we are all practicing self-isolation and must be under community quarantine because of the coronavirus we have to learn a new hobby that would get our minds off depressing matters while staying healthy. Baking is a wonderful skill that you might be interested in that could keep you calm, light-hearted, and satiated. Getting your hands on baking ingredients should be pretty easy since orchards and farms can still deliver fresh, premium, and nutritious fruits you can use. There are many cakes and pastries you can whip up but you may want to start with easy-to-make ones like Pineapple…
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Cinnamon-Orange Pinwheels
Recipe Type: Desserts and SweetsContinue ReadingCinnamon and oranges are as old the remote antiquity and both are considered a gift fit for the royalty. Cinnamon is an aromatic spice used mainly as a condiment and flavoring additive to numerous cuisines, decadent desserts, teas, and savory dishes. It originated in Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Myanmar. Oranges, on the other hand, are native to Southeast Asia, mainly China and Northeastern India. They are popular for their sweet taste, refreshing flavor, and juicy pulp. Oranges can be eaten fresh, juiced, or used to make marmalade, sauces, beverages, and other dishes. Facts In ancient times Cinnamon was quite expensive…
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Continue ReadingThe term “Detox” can have a bad reputation where some of us immediately think of making and drinking some weird concoction, feeling hungry all the time, constantly going to the bathroom, or simply depriving ourselves of eating tasty food and drinks. However, when we use a properly designed “Detox” that takes out the bad things and puts in good stuff by cleansing and nourishing the body from inside out, then we not only eliminate the bad toxins but we also get rid of unwanted pounds while eating delicious treats. On top of that, we feel energized, free from joint pain,…
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Honeybell Cake Recipe
Recipe Type: Desserts and SweetsContinue ReadingThe Honeybell is an absolutely delightful bell-shaped fruit that bursts with rich flavor and honey-sweet juice. It is a hybrid between the tangy Duncan Grapefruit and the sweet Dancy Tangerine. This wonderful fruit is a result of experiments done on fruit hybridization in a research facility in Florida and was first released to the farmers for cultivation in 1931. It was an instant hit for citrus lovers who couldn’t seem to get enough of its juicy flavor. The Honeybell is a real gem and is worth its weight in gold because of its size, flavor, and juiciness. The problem with…
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Continue ReadingEating cake is one of the many pleasures in life. What is not to like? With the many stressors we encounter every day and the myriad of things in life out of reach for us, a fluffy and decadent cake can give us happiness and hope that some good things in life are always going to be within our reach. Cakes are like happy pills that should be taken in moderation for health reasons. Moreover, having fruits in your cake is much better since fruits are not just tasty but they are also nutritious and naturally sweet so you can…
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Navel Orange Shortcake Recipe
Recipe Type: Desserts and SweetsContinue ReadingNavels are sweet winter oranges that will soon be out of season. Before they go out of stock you should buy as much as you can and try different recipes to keep you satisfied until they next become available. A great, must-try recipe is the Navel Orange Shortcake. Navel Orange Fun Facts Navels are winter oranges that are available from December through March. They are in peak season in January and February. The flowers from which the fruits develop are not pollinated causing the fruits to be seedless Since the fruits of the Navel Orange trees are seedless the only…
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Navel Orange Shortcake Recipe
Recipe Type: Desserts and SweetsContinue ReadingChristmas and the winter season is fast approaching and with that time of year comes the sweet winter citrus fruits, like sweet Navel oranges. I personally love this variety – navel oranges are sweet, juicy, seedless and easy to peel, what more can you ask for? Short History Most orange varieties are hybrids or genetically mutated, some created by scientists and others the result of Mother Nature’s playfulness. In the Navel Orange’s case it was all Mother Nature’s work. Navel Orange originated as a mutation of a Laranja Selecta Orange found in the 1820s in Brazil. The variety produces an…