The Fruit Connection : March 2004

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Fruition Gifts
The Fruit Connection )
 Your connection to living and working fruitfully! March 2004 
In this issue
  • Go Green. Go Healthy.
  • Great Green Gifts!
  • Fruitful Business Networking
  • Fruitful Shopping Notes
  • Fruitful Recipes
  • California Pistachio and Pasta Party Salad
  • No Guilt Asparagus Guacamole

  • Greetings!

    March is National Nutrition Month, and so it's a great time to continue emphasizing the Produce for Better Health Foundation's program: "5 a Day the Color Way"!
    It's a fun way to look at produce and all the wonderful health benefits it offers, in addition to tasting great! You can find out more information on this program by visiting www.5aday.com

    Go Green. Go Healthy.

    Green fruits and vegetables contain varying amounts of potent phytochemicals such as lutein and indoles, which interest researchers because of their potential antioxidant, health-promoting benefits.

    Go green every day with fruits and vegetables like these: Avocados, Green apples, Green grapes, Honeydew melon, Kiwifruit, Limes, Green pears. Artichokes, Arugula, Asparagus, Broccoli, Broccoli rabe, Brussels sprouts, Chinese cabbage (Napa/Bok Choy), Green beans, Green cabbage, Celery, Chayote squash, Cucumbers, Endive, Leafy greens, Leeks, Lettuce, Green onion, Okra, Peas, Green pepper, Spinach, Zucchini

    Find out more....

    Great Green Gifts!
    Grannies and Goodies
    Treat friends, family and customers to tart Granny Smith apples, complemented with sweets (chocolate- chip cookies and toffee brownies) from Claudia's Kitchen along with natural in-shell pistachios and Fruit Gems fruit-flavored jelly candies. Yum! $35.00 + UPS shipping

    Box-full of Greens
    Celebrate the wearing of the green by eating (or sending) some green! While veggies are great, we figured that a bunch of green fruit would make a much more appealing gift! So we've combined Anjou pears, Granny Smith apples, limes, and a lime-shaped (unscented) candle for a unique treat. We also include recipe cards for all 3 fruits so recipients can make the most of their box of greens! $22.00 + UPS shipping

    Order today! »

    Fruitful Business Networking
    Are you or your family members looking to do more business this year, no matter the industry? Have you heard of NRG (Network Referral Group), the organization that gives you energy to do just that?!
    Here are a few opportunities to find out what the group is all about and how it can benefit your business goals. For readers not in the MD/DC/VA/PA region, perhaps you could pass this information on to friends, relatives and business colleagues. We are always happy to help our readers and their contacts build fruitful connections!

    VA Summit & Trade Show
    March 19, 2004 8:30 am - NOON
    Bechtel Conference Center
    American Society of Civil Engineers
    1801 Alexander Bell Drive
    Reston, VA 20191

    MD Summit & Trade Show
    March 25, 2004 8:30 am - NOON
    Martin's West
    6821 Dogwood Rd.
    Baltimore, MD 21244

    PA Summit & Tradeshow
    April 16, 2004 8:30 am - NOON
    Sheraton Park Ridge Hotel & Conference Center
    480 North Gulph Rd.
    King of Prussia, PA 19406

    Find out more! »

    Fruitful Shopping Notes
    New Hispanic Market opening in Howard County!
    For our local Fruit Connection readers or readers who may venture to Maryland some day: If your travels take you up or down Washington Boulevard (Route 1) near Route 175 in Jessup, MD, keep "El Patio" International Market, Coffee and Dairy Store, in mind while you are out and about.
    We peered into the windows yesterday and saw shelves full of "Goya" brand foods, bags of dried chile peppers, a beautiful coffee station, and it looks like you can run in and replace that forgotten toothbrush, or get tablets for a headache too!

    The new owners have renovated/decorated the building that used to be a High's store and it looks great! Their goal is to cater to the area's Hispanic population and also meet the needs of area workers and travelers.
    Personally I am excited because I saw Dole pineapple juice and prepackaged fruit cups, so I can get healthy snacks on the run. Your "Fruit Lady" is thrilled to have extra resources for fitting in her 5 to 9 a day!

    Fruitful Recipes

    California Pistachio and Pasta Party Salad
    INGREDIENTS:
    6 oz Cut macaroni or shell pasta (2 cups dry)
    1/4 c Nonfat mayonnaise
    1/4 c Low fat yogurt
    1/2 c Nonfat milk
    2 T Tarragon white wine vinegar
    2-3 cloves Garlic, pressed or finely minced
    1/2 c Pistachios (natural), chopped
    1 bunch Basil (fresh)
    3 Bell peppers (large), red, green, yellow, or orange

    PREPARATION METHOD
    Drop pasta into 2 quarts boiling water, cover and return to boil. Boil gently 7-8 minutes or until tender. Drain and rinse with cold water to cool. Mix mayonnaise, yogurt, milk, vinegar and garlic in medium bowl. Add pasta and toss lightly to blend. Chill until ready to serve.
    Roast peppers on grill or under broiler. To grill, place whole pepper on grill over medium coals. Grill, turning as needed, for 15 minutes or until skin is blackened. If broiling, place peppers in shallow pan and broil 3 inches from heat, turning as needed, for 15-25 minutes or until skin is blackened. While hot, place grilled or roasted peppers in plastic bag and allow to steam for 15 minutes. Peel, stem, seed and cut in thick slices.
    Remove basil leaves from stems, reserving 6-8 sprigs for garnish. Stack remaining leaves and slice crosswise in narrow strips. Just before serving, add 1/2 cup basil strips and pistachios (reserve 2 Tbsp.) to pasta; stir to mix. Spoon pasta onto serving platter; surround with peppers and reserved basil sprigs. Sprinkle with remaining pistachios. Makes 4 servings.

    NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION (per serving): Calories: 308; Fat: 9 g; Calories from Fat: 26; Cholesterol: 1 mg Fiber: 4 g; Sodium: 221 mg
    Recipe Source: PBH/California Pistachio Commission

    No Guilt Asparagus Guacamole
    INGREDIENTS:
    10 1/2 oz Asparagus, fresh, trimmed (or frozen)
    1/4 t Garlic powder
    2 t Lime juice (lemon juice may be substituted)
    2 T Canned green chili peppers, drained and chopped
    1 T Onion, chopped
    2 t Tomato paste
    1/8 t Salt
    1/4 t Ground cumin
    1/8 t White pepper

    PREPARATION METHOD
    Cook asparagus. Drain well, pat dry with paper and place in blender. Add remaining ingredients. Blend until smooth. Dip will become less thick upon standing and will need to be stirred. Makes 4 servings.

    NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION (per serving): Calories: 25; Fat: 0 g; Calories from Fat: 13; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Fiber: 2 g; Sodium: 142 mg
    Recipe Source: PBH/Michigan Asparagus Advisory Board


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