November at Bella Viva Orchards: Enjoying Fall’s Bounty

This year, seems like the transition from summer to fall happened overnight, huh? Many of you have packed your shorts and swimsuits away and have been rediscovering your cool-weather clothes. If you’ve put on that favorite old sweater already, you’ve probably noticed the cooler air, the changing colors in the trees and autumn decorations just about everywhere. And pumpkin spice. Yep. That’s just about everywhere, too.

These days, as you feel that extra nip in the air, you may be dreaming of the fall foods that make you feel cozy. You may also be dreaming of bright orange-y Persimmons and vivid green Pistachios. They are, after all, shoe-ins when it comes to some of fall’s great bounty!

Think about it. Our Hachiya Persimmons look kinda like pumpkins and have a natural warm spicy flavor courtesy of Mother Nature. You get a true fall flavor treat in every bite. What makes us like them even more is that the Persimmons we offer you are grown by our trusted neighbors. You’d probably guess that they’re nutritious, too. Many online articles such as this one tell us about the virtues of Persimmons. If you haven’t tried our prized Natural Dried Persimmons we think now’s a good time to give ‘em a try. Your taste buds will make yummy sounds and your body will thank you.

Grab a bag, tear it open and feast your eyes on their vivid color and unbelievable flavor.

We’re saying the color is so bright that it may be hard to believe they’re real. And yes, oh yes, they’re real alright! They’re great to use for snacking, as additions to many meals and for gifting. No matter what you do with them, know that experts such as those at the American Heart Association and the Mayo Clinic make them even more crave-able by telling us some of their health benefits. We think that Pistachios, especially our Roasted Salted Pistachios, are the perfect foil for the sweeter foods that are all around us during the holidays and we hope you agree!

Natural Dried Persimmons and Roasted Salted Pistachios. Fall’s colorful and nutritious bounty! Gotta love ‘em! To entice you to bring these healthier treats into your house, we’re offering both of them to you as this month’s web special. Buy any quantity of one-pound bags of these goodies and you’ll enjoy 25 percent off. Who doesn’t like a good discount these days!? So put on that favorite sweater and stock up to your heart’s delight. Happy fall, friends!

Baking

Convenient and Healthy: Holiday Baking Essentials!

We were just carrying on about how fall happened upon us so suddenly this year, weren’t we?! Maybe you feel the same way. It’s not a bad thing at all, ‘cause we need all of our seasons so our trees can go through their natural cycles to produce some of the best fruits and nuts that California’s Central Valley has to offer. And we think that what we do here at Bella Viva Orchards elevates Fruits and Nuts to an even higher place.

Now maybe right now the cooler weather, fall colors, roaring fires and holiday tunes are getting you in the mood for some holiday baking. We say hallelujah! Good for you for getting into that kitchen!

This is a time of year when we celebrate traditions and even make some new ones. And most of the time traditions have something to do with food. ‘Round here, it’s gotta include our Dried Fruits and Nuts. When it comes to holiday baking, we’ve got you covered like a fleece blanket. We offer a generous array of holiday-ready Dried Fruits and Nuts to make your kitchen time even easier.

Whether you’re cooking for your family, your friends or yourself our Chopped Fruits will help you breathe a sigh of convenient relief. Cut down that chopping time and go directly to our Natural Diced Tart Apples, Dried Tangy California Apricots, Organic Thompson Seedless Raisins, Organic Dried Zante Currants, Dried Organic Cranberries, or one of our many other convenient holiday-ready Dried Fruits. For an easy breakfast or teatime sweet, try our Dried Organic Cranberries in these outstanding Cranberry-Orange Scones.

Our great selection of convenient Nuts includes our popular Sliced Almonds, Diced Roasted Almonds, Organic Pecans, Pecan Pieces, Shelled Walnuts and Walnut Pieces. If you’re going gluten-free or just want something healthier and super-flavorful, be sure to grab a couple of bags of Almond Flour and Almond Meal. You’ll find plenty of recipes to use this protein-packed healthier flour alternative in our Recipe section, including the Martino family’s favorite Almond Flour Pecan Blueberry Cookies with Cacao Chips or our Soft and Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies!

Think of all the time you’ll save with our handy and super tasty Dried Fruits and Nuts. Be sure to visit our Diced/Baking section to see all we have to offer! Now get that oven fired up, crank up your favorite holiday tunes, pour a nice cup of mulled cider and tap in to your baking muse. It’s a great way to make the days extra cozy and to make a lot of taste buds happy.

Decorating

Holiday Decorating: Bring on the Fruit!

During the holiday season, our country store is brimming with decorations featuring our Dried Fruits. One step inside and you’re transported to a warm and snuggly place through the magical fragrances and sights of evergreen boughs laden with colorful, natural Orange Chips, Dried Organic Lemon Slices and Organic Dried Sweet Apples. You can make that magic happen in your own home by following these easy DIY instructions. Whether you make one or all of these favorites, you can bring a touch of the orchard into your home during this special time of year.

Bella Viva Orchards’ Citrus Garland: Using Bella Viva Orchards’ Dried Organic Lemon Slices, Orange Chips and other easy-to-find ingredients and supplies, you can brighten your home with this colorful natural garland.

Bella Viva Orchards’ Citrus Wreath: Mike life easy and use a store-bought wreath for this festive wreath starring Bella Viva Orchards’ Dried Organic Lemon Slices and Orange Chips.

Bella Viva Orchards’ Fruit Ornaments: This easy and fun project is fun to make with the kiddos. They make great gifts for family, friends, their teacher or even as adornments to wrapped gifts!

Wishing you all much peace, joy and great health this holiday season!