Food And Beverage

ABOVE PHOTO: Dragon Fruit BPT Summertime brings lots of picnics, barbecues and pool parties, along with tasty treats everyone loves to share. Want to make yummy desserts your friends will rave about, but with your own unique twist? Add exotic new fruit. Whether you’re making a fruit salad, a pie or another tasty fruit-forward delight,…

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ABOVE PHOTO: Greek Chicken and Grape Salad with Lemon Tahini Dressing. BPT When the warm weather finally arrives, it’s easy to get excited about leisurely days spent in the company of friends and family, enjoying delicious, fresh, seasonal foods. At the top of the list are crisp, juicy and delicious California grapes, which are always…

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Add fruits, veggies to meals for plant-forward nutrition  FAMILY FEATURES Adding more fruits and vegetables is one of the simplest ways to make at-home meals healthier for your family. Focusing your plate on more of the good stuff — vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, nuts, plant-based proteins, lean animal proteins and fish — can help…

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Refreshing dairy-infused dishes for warm days FAMILY FEATURES Keep your kitchen cool and comfortable with grilled meals that banish the heat to the outdoors. Crisp, fresh greens and a perfect blend of spices and savory ingredients make each of these refreshing dishes perfect solutions for toasty days.  Featuring ingredients across the food groups, these dairy-fueled…

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BPT Any special occasion — whether it’s Mother’s Day, a birthday, a wedding shower or a baby shower — presents a great excuse to host a delicious, memorable brunch for family or friends. You can create not just a delicious meal accompanied by tasty drinks, but a special event that your guests will be talking…

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ABOVE PHOTO: Almond Butter Smoothie Bowl Family Features While some may say being busy is good, it’s not always good for a healthy lifestyle. With less time to prep, the thought of planning nutritious meals and snacks may feel overwhelming, but with simple changes, you can power through your hectic schedule. This full menu of…

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FAMILY FEATURES Easter is a time to celebrate with friends and family. You can create a crowd-pleasing brunch with affordable, high-quality ingredients, wine and tablescape decor.  Elevate your holiday brunch beyond an egg casserole with a Spiral Ham with Red Wine and Citrus Glaze as the centerpiece for your table. Finish the meal with a…

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ABOVE PHOTO: Charisse McGill with her scrumptious Loaded French Toast Bites. (Picture credits: St. Joseph University) By Andrea Lawful Sanders When one meets Charisse McGill for the first time, you are immediately drawn to her refreshing face filled with honesty and a genuine smile as she speaks of her newest venture in business, Lokal Artisan…

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FAMILY FEATURES While it can be easy to fall into a routine of cooking the same recipes week in and week out, getting creative with mealtime can be as easy as making simple swaps and trying new flavor combinations with fresh, high-quality ingredients. One of the easiest ways to shake things up in the kitchen…

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ABOVE PHOTO: Shaved Carrot Salad with Pomegranate Harissa Dressing Family Features Exotic flavors common in the Middle Eastern region of the world like harissa, za’atar and shawarma are having a moment, appearing on restaurant menus and in popular make-at-home recipes. Now is the perfect time to give these flavors a try. Thanks to new global…

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