A Red, White, and Blue, Pie-Stuffed Cake Because Murica

June 30, 2015

In what could be the most American thing to ever America, humorist Charles Phoenix has created the Cherbluble. The pie-stuffed, three-layer cake arrives just in time to help celebrate America’s birthday. It’s not only red, white, and blue — but it’s also stuffed with a cherry, blueberry and apple pie. If you’re feeling crafty and incredibly […]

Easy July 4th Berry Recipes!

June 29, 2015

Need a quick-fix for your independence day celebration? Naturipe has you covered with these easy no-cook  July 4th Berry Recipes! With so many of us busy traveling and vacationing during the summer, planning for a get-together can catch you off-guard. But with the recipes below, you’ll always be prepared with a

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June 25 is National Strawberry Parfait Day

Celebrate! This dessert screams ‘Summer’ Today’s facts about Strawberries : Strawberries are one of the only fruita with seeds on the outside. The average strawberry has 200 seeds. The ancient Romans believed that strawberries alleviated symptoms of melancholy, fainting, all inflammations, fevers, throat infections, kidney stones, bad breath, attacks of gout, and diseases of the blood, liver and spleen. To symbolize perfection and righteousness, medieval stone masons carved strawberry designs on altars and around the tops of pillars in churches and cathedrals. In parts of Bavaria, country folk still practice the annual rite each spring of tying small baskets of wild strawberries to the horns of their cattle as an offering to elves. They believe that the elves, are passionately fond of strawberries, will…

Balsamic Grilled Cherry, Blueberry, Goat Cheese, and Candied Hazelnut Salad

June 23, 2015

Balsamic Grilled Cherry, Blueberry, Goat Cheese, and Candied Hazelnut Salad-mixed salad greens topped with balsamic grilled cherries, blueberries, goat cheese, and candied hazelnuts. This fruity and flavorful salad is a must make for summertime.  I love eating fruits and vegetables, I better since I am a vegetarian, but sometimes even I struggle with getting enough […]