There’s nothing like a cold drink on a hot summer’s day. When the thermometer goes up, summer drinks can help regulate our body temperature, support our brain function and mood, keep our digestion running smoothly, and keep our joints lubricated while enjoying outdoor sports. But they need to be the right summer drinks – and soda doesn’t make the list. Apart from the caffeine present in many popular soda flavors (which acts as a diuretic, actually contributing to dehydration), the sugar and sodium don’t do your hydration levels any favors, either. Soda has no nutritional value whatsoever, and it could…
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Continue ReadingOne fan of Pittman & Davis’s Paradise Pineapples declares that it must have been a pineapple rather than an apple in the garden of Eden! We can’t speak to that, but we can confirm that when pineapple season rolls around, you’ll find ours among the best you’ve ever tasted –…
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Continue ReadingIs there anything more scrumptious than fresh, juicy pineapple? Here’s a way to enjoy it as a special summer dessert! Slightly caramelized from the skillet and sweetened with honey, this all-natural treat is sure to add a special finish to any meal. Add whipped cream or ice cream for an…
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Continue ReadingThe pineapple is a tropical fruit that adds sweetness to foods and famous cocktails (such as the piña colada). It’s also an essential ingredient in such desserts as the classic pineapple upside-down cake. Any way you slice it, pineapple is sure to make your favorite recipes a little brighter! But…
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Continue ReadingGive richly flavored chicken thighs a tropical spin with sweet pineapple! Juicy, rich, and delicious, the pineapple-maple sauce is splendid over hot brown rice. Ingredients: 1 can (20 oz.) unsweetened pineapple tidbits 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs ¾ tsp. salt ½ tsp. lemon-pepper seasoning 2 tsp. olive oil 1 Tbsp.…
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Continue ReadingPineapple! It’s one of the most succulent fruits available – and also one of the most confusing! Do they grow on trees like other fruits? Do they have seeds? Do they come from Hawaii? And how the heck do you cut one up with all those prickly parts?? For those…
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Continue ReadingEverything’s great when grilled! Light the tiki torches, fire up the grill, and let this appetizer/dessert turn your summer barbecue into a luau. Brown sugar and honey add extra sweetness to our tropical treasures, while zingy lime gives it an extra kick. Ingredients: For the pineapple: 1 Pittman & Davis…
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Pineapple season is upon us, and we couldn’t be happier! A symbol of hospitality, welcome and prosperity the world over, this sweet-and-juicy tropical summer fruit is as good for you as it is delicious. If you’ve only ever eaten the canned variety, you’re missing out – the amazing flavor fresh…
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Continue ReadingIs there any summer cake so delicious as Pineapple Upside Down Cake? Lovely slices of tangy-sweet pineapple become caramelized and keep this cake moist and delectable long after it has cooled. Enjoy alone, with wonderful hot coffee, or add a slice of French vanilla ice cream! Ingredients: For the topping:…
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Continue ReadingSweet, juicy pieces of pineapple pair beautifully with savory ham pieces and nutty brown fried rice to add a spectacular tropical touch to summer barbecues or Asian side dishes. Ingredients: 3 Tbsp. soy sauce 1 Tbsp. sesame oil ½ tsp. ginger powder ¼ tsp. white pepper 2 Tbsp. olive oil…