This recipe featuring Bella Viva Orchards’ Dried Peaches and Nectarines crowned with chopped Pistachio Kernels makes a sweet and pretty treat. The taste of summer is in each bite! Yields: 12 treats Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 11 minutes (10 minutes for fruit, 1 minute for syrup) Total Time: About 1 hour Ingredients: 6 Bella Viva Orchards Dried Peaches (any variety, see note) 6 Bella Viva Orchards Dried Nectarines (any variety, see note) 1 cup water 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice ¼ cup white sugar 4 ounces mascarpone, room temperature ⅓ cup Bella Viva Orchards Pistachio Kernels Instructions: In a medium saucepan,
Bella Viva Orchards’ Dried Lemon Powder makes a great flavor partner for our Dried Blueberries in this easy and addictive bread. You can enjoy this sweet and tangy bread for breakfast, with a cuppa coffee, or topped with fresh mixed berries and whipped cream for dessert. Yields: 2 loaves Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 1 hour Total Time: 1 hour, 15 minutes Ingredients: 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon baking powder 3 eggs 1 cup canola or vegetable oil 3 tablespoons Bella Viva Orchards Dried Lemon Powder 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar 1 tablespoon plus 1
Mother Nature was on her game when she created California Blueberries! Grown in nearby fields and dried in Bella Viva Orchards drying yards, these fruits screaming summertime are ready to enjoy now! Sweet, a little tangy and dark sapphire-colored, these little guys are dietary superheroes! They’re a good source of vitamin C and antioxidants, which means they are beneficial to cardiovascular health, digestive health, immune function and some studies suggest antioxidants may even help prevent certain cancers (2). Now how can something so powerful to your health be so sweet and easy to enjoy? Take ‘em at face value and eat some right out
‘Round here, the days are growing longer and warmer and our California Apricots are lovin’ it. This year’s harvest is promising and we know that with just one bite you’ll be dreaming up ways to enjoy ‘em to the max! Our Dried Apricots are among the fruits to be considered “superfoods.” They’re a good source of potassium, vitamin A and dietary fiber and are a source of iron, magnesium, vitamin B-6 and antioxidants. Experts assert that Apricots contribute to digestive health, muscle function, heart health and healthier blood pressure levels (1). These sweet and tangy fruits are easy to pack and fun to eat.
Drumroll, please! Sweet, plump and wonderfully addictive, our Dried Cherries are in! They’re a sure sign that summertime is coming! You’ll taste California sunshine in each bite of these dazzling fruits, which are sure to perk up your baked goodies, snacks and even savory meals. Grown right here in our orchards, then pitted and dried on the premises, they’re packed with flavor and nutrition! They’re a great source of vitamin C and are naturally GMO-free. Studies show that cherries have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that can help alleviate muscle soreness, improve blood pressure and even help you get a good night’s sleep! (1) Get
Lightly crunchy, slightly sweet and cutely curvy, it’s always the right time to enjoy versatile and good-for-you Cashews! Mother Nature knew what she was doing when she created this nut that tastes great and gifts your body with vitamins, minerals and other super nutrients! Cashews are a source of healthy fats, protein, magnesium, iron, copper, vitamins B and C and folate. Experts suggest that the fatty acids in cashews can help promote healthier cholesterol levels and may decrease the risk of heart attack, stroke and cardiovascular disease (2). They’re also touted to be beneficial for bone and gallbladder health. And if you’re a weight
The combination of Bella Viva Orchards’ Dried Cherries with cacao nibs conjures up images of decadence – but with reduced guilt. These fast and easy treats are on the healthier side through the use of whole wheat flour and plant-based cacao nibs. Kids of all ages will devour these treats, so you might want to double the batch! Delish! Yields: About 24 cookies Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 12 minutes Total Time: 22 minutes Ingredients: 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 1/3 cup whole wheat flour 1 ½ cups old-fashioned oats 1 teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon salt 4 ounces (1 cube) unsalted butter ¾
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
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
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
