Month: April 2019

A Healthy Touch: Pistachios Are In!

Want to add some healthy, snacky, nutty green to your May menus? We’ve got just what you want! It’s Bella Viva’s NEW Roasted Salted Pistachio Kernels! Shelled and ready to eat, they’re a snack so righteous and so tasty, you and your friends won’t care that they’re healthy! These plump nuts are some of the most nutritious nuts you’ll find! They’re high in vitamin B6, which helps regulate blood sugar and promote healthy red blood cells. They’re also a source potassium, copper, manganese and thiamin and are high in fiber, protein and antioxidants, making them great for fending off disease and promoting digestive health

In the Kitchen: Cranberry and Pistachio Biscotti

When you make this recipe featuring Bella Viva Orchards’ Cranberries, Pistachio Kernels and Orange Powder, we’re sure you’ll find they’re worth the extra time to prepare. They’re so easy to make and are perfect as a dessert, teatime sweet or quick breakfast (we won’t tell)! Yields: About 18 biscotti Prep time: 30 minutes Cook time: 45 minutes (total) Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes Ingredients: 2 cups flour ½ teaspoon salt 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder 2 eggs ¾ cup granulated sugar 2 teaspoons Bella Viva Orchards Orange Powder ½ cup unsalted butter 1 teaspoon almond extract 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup Bella

Berry, Berry Good: Celebrating Nature’s Gems!

Small and jewel-like, who can resist Dried Berries to brighten a meal or snack? Our ruby-hued Dried Strawberries, Dried Cranberries and sapphire-colored Dried Blueberries make tasty and nutrition-packed additions to your diet. Dried, sliced California Strawberries: Experts say they have anti-inflammatory qualities, help promote healthier cholesterol levels, regulate blood pressure and promote artery health (1). They’re a source of vitamin C, potassium, dietary fiber and folic acid and can be good for digestive health! And Cranberries: Lightly sweetened to ease the pucker, sources state they’re low in calories and can be beneficial for cardiovascular and urinary tract health (2). Did someone ask for Dried