Fall is here and cranberry harvest has started! I’m so excited for an entire month and a half of weeks filled with trips to the bogs to watch harvest. The girls are so excited and this year Charlotte has already started asking so many questions about harvest. Last week we started picking and taking off [...]
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All things cranberry
October 3, 2012Cranberry Muffins
February 13, 2012I just realized that it has been a while since I blogged about cranberries! The little fruit is a big deal in my house and I promise to give it more attention on the blog in the coming months. With valentine’s day right around the corner (tomorrow!) I’m trying to incorporate the colors red and [...]
Celebrating the little berry that packs a big punch!
November 21, 2011Harvest is finished, the berries are picked and we are celebrating another great year. November is one of my favorite months – it is Dad’s birthday, the start of the holiday season and the time of year when cranberries are fresh and plentiful. Did you know that the little cranberry is packed with huge health benefits. [...]
Healthy Cranberry Recipes and then some
November 18, 2011I’m super excited to share with you my new favorite food blog, For the Love of Fiber. Okay, don’t let the name fool you, the recipes won’t send you running to the nearest bathroom, they are just simply healthy and most of all easy to make. Before you start putting your turkey day grocery list [...]
Float those berries!
December 15, 2010Okay, I’m a day late in posting this. Can I blame my tardiness on plain old tiredness? Anyhow, both Alison and I have been pretty busy fighting colds and whatever illnesses are out there. We do apologize for being a bit slow or even absent with our usual schedule of blogging. With that said, I’d [...]
Cranberry Tuesday – Cranberry Rice Pudding
November 23, 2010I’ve adapted a rice pudding recipe I recently saw on the food network and gave it a new twist. Cranberry Rice Pudding will be a new favorite at my holiday table this Thanksgiving. 1 cup short-grain white rice (recommended Carolina gold rice) 3 cups water 1/2 tsp. salt 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk 4 [...]
Classic Cranberry Sauce: The Family Recipe
November 19, 2010With Thanksgiving around the corner, I’d thought it only fitting to share with you my father’s “secret” cranberry sauce. I’d have to say in my thirty some years of being exposed to cranberry sauces, this one is by far the best. Truth be told that the recipe involves the chef to incorporate a bit of [...]
Cranberry Salsas
November 9, 2010If you’re looking for a classic cranberry recipe, here is one that will only take you three minutes (tops) to make. Out of all the cranberry recipes out there, this is my all time favorite. It’s quick, easy, and it’s totally healthy for you. I find that the salsa pairs well with meats like turkey [...]
American Apple Cranberry Pie – Happy Birthday Dad!
November 2, 2010I believe in celebrating birthdays in a big way. Birthdays are special it marks the day that you arrived into this world and with the passing of time, it reminds us of how special life just is. My dad is still undergoing cancer treatments, making each birthday even more special. When we found out dad [...]
Fresh Cranberry Apple Walnut Salad
October 12, 2010There’s just something amazingly delicious about a cranberry apple walnut salad. I’m sure you’ve had a version of this at some point or have at least seen it on a menu. While this salad is often made with dried cranberries, here’s a simple twist by using fresh cranberries. Fresh Cranberry Apple Walnut Salad (makes 4 [...]