Fruit Recipe Cooking Articles >>Big Daddy's Fruit Freezer
by News Canada
(NC)—Real men eat this yogurt! It's a truly fabulous frozen dessert or snack. So fast and easy that even your favourite I-hate-to-cook guy will like to make it, and so good that he'll want to make it every day. Makes one delicious man-size portion.
Ingredients and Preparation
3/4 cup (175 mL) or 175 g container vanilla yogurt
1 cup (250 mL) raspberries, blueberries or strawberries, frozen
1/2 very ripe banana, peeled and frozen
Cut banana (and large strawberries if used) into small pieces. Mix fruit with yogurt. Using a food processor or powerful hand blender, quick puree starting with a rapid on/off technique. Don't puree it too long and dig in before it melts!
Here's what you get from a serving (one recipe) of our Big Daddy's Fruit Freezer based on Health Canada's Recommended Daily Intake (RDI's) for nutrients.
Nutrient % RDI Nutrient % RDI
Vitamin C 188 % Vitamin B6 27 %
Vitamin B12 49 % Magnesium 25 %
Riboflavin 40 % Zinc 20 %
Calcium 32 %/353 mg Folacin 19 %
Phosphorus 27 % Pantothenic Acid 17 %
Per Serving
Energy 373 kcal, Carbohydrate 82 g, Protein 11 g, Fat 3 g
- News Canada
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The Wonderful World Of Peanuts
by Lara Velez
HISTORY
Before I begin with the history of peanuts you should probably know that the peanut is not a nut. The "pea"nut is actually more closely related to the pea. It is a member of the legumes family. Also, peanuts do not grow in trees like nuts do. They grow on the ground. They start out as flowers, and eventually wind up burrowing underground. Under ground is where they become a delicious peanut.
OK - so where did these little guys come from you ask? Well, they are thought to have originated in South America...possibly Brazil or Peru. When the Portuguese began to explore "The New World," they took peanuts back home with them. Portuguese traders took them as far as Asia and Africa.
In the United States, peanuts became popular during 
The Wonderful World Of Peanuts
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Oatmeal-Apple-Raisin Muffins
by LeAnn R. Ralph
These muffins are not only tasty, but they're also a good source of fiber. In recent years, health experts have come to realize that fiber is an important part of a heart-healthy diet. Using Canola oil also increases the health benefits of these muffins.
1 egg
1 cup buttermilk (or 1 cup of milk with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice added)
1 cup oatmeal (either quick-cooking or old-fashioned oatmeal; I like to use the old-fashioned)
1/2 cup of brown sugar
1/2 cup cooking oil
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 apple chopped
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Pre-heat oven to 375 degr Oatmeal-Apple-Raisin Muffins
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"Fruit Baskets" the most Unique Incredible Edible Gift Of All !
by Anna Teoli
Fruity Fresh Fruit Baskets Or Fruit gift baskets is the oldest traditional gift which still today is considered unique and one of the most overwhelming edible gifts of all .
Fruit baskets usually contain organic seasonal fruit combinations and are very often mixed with flowers , wines, gourmet foods ,NUTS and chocolates .
In Ancient times fruit gift baskets were given to kings on special events to show appreciation ,worthiness,and generosity .
The kings would then gather up with they siblings accompanied by wine and enjoy natures ultimate gift and celebrate.
Fruit baskets usually contain the freshest form of fruit , fruits must be carefully chosen in its peak of ripeness ,fruit baskets are usually accompanied by gourmet cheeses , "Fruit Baskets" the most Unique Incredible Edible Gift Of All !
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