Emily in our marketing office shared that this is her new favorite smoothie recipe, inspired by Seal the Seasons’s frozen peaches. She always assumed a peach smoothie needed some berries, until she made one with straight peaches.
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Green Smoothie
An easy way to add fruits and vegetables to your daily diet. From our produce merchandiser, Carolyn Twesten.
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Ginger-Maple Switchel
Switchel? Is that something new? No – it really isn’t. Switchel, a blend of ginger, vinegar and maple syrup combined with water, has been around for generations. It was also known as Haymaker’s Punch – as it provided hydration for thirsty farmers in the days before sports drinks. Try it yourself – tart, spicy with just a hint of sweetness.
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Maple Valley Morning Health Tonic
The folks at Maple Valley Co-op sent this recipe for an invigorating morning health tonic made using their maple syrup. They shared this information: “Organic maple syrup is not only a sweetener for your diet, but also a nutritious superfood, rich with 54 researched antioxidants and vital minerals that are neutral-to-alkaline-producing for the body. With…
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Blackberry Ginger Ale Slush
The best summer refresher is a slushy! You can make these for the kids, or with the addition of a little wine, make a terrific treat just for the adults. Pull out your blender and make some icy fun!
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Maple Sipping Chocolate
This divine chocolate elixir can be served four delicious ways.
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Norm’s Farms Elderberry Wellness Tea
Norm’s Farms elderberry extract and syrup are $5 off this week. Look for demos in stores this weekend. The medicinal and nutritional properties of elderberries range from anti-inflammatory, immune system supporting, and anti-viral properties (among others) to a high nutrient value (more Vitamin C than oranges, more vitamin A than raisins) and anti-oxidant properties, as…
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Blueberry Maple Spritzer
Try this refreshing spritzer at home. The syrup can be stored in your refrigerator for several weeks and can be used not only in this drink but as a mix in for yogurt or as a topping for pancakes and waffles.
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Maple Eggnog
It’s not just for the holidays! A creamy, smooth eggnog from the Maple Valley Cooperative.
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Creamy Hot Chocolate
You don’t need to melt chocolate bars to achieve truly delicious, creamy hot chocolate. Making impressive hot chocolate is possible if you follow two rules: use good milk, and measure.
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