June 2009
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Berries. Berries. Berries. |
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Soothing Summer's Sear: Do you swizzle, stir or shake? |
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Where in the World: It's another Wholesome geo-quiz |
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Once upon a time, in the not too distant past, only a few lucky souls had access to farmers markets … within the last decade though, farmers markets have blossomed all over the place—and with the new markets have come some of the most amazing foods … tender fresh fruits and vegetables still warm from the sun and bright flavors unmatched by tired produce that’s been in a truck for days. As farmer's markets open across the country, the berries have captured our imagination. They are vivid and bright, and indescribably sweet. So in celebration of berries, we offer a couple of berry recipes to enjoy now … and another to enjoy later!
NEW Recipes online:
| Soothing Summer's Sear ... do you swizzle, stir or shake |
Summer’s sear is just around the corner and there’s nothing like a tall glass of something cool to quench our thirst. Each month for the next three months, Wholesome Sweeteners invites our Sugar Club members and Facebook friends to enter your favorite summer drink recipe in the Summer Sear event. The top three drink recipes (as selected by our recipe test team in Texas -- where we know summer drinks!) will receive a Wholesome Sweeteners Gift Basket.
To be considered in our June event, each entry must be an original beverage recipe (that’s refreshing and cool!) that features Organic Zero. The recipe must be submitted with the author’s permission for Wholesome Sweeteners to share the recipes (with full credit). Please send your entries to Info@OrganicSugars.biz by June 30, 2009.
For inspiration, please click here to see a Skinny Mojito recipe developed by our friends at LaCroix Water.
In spite of the local news about Colony Collapse Disorder here in the US and Europe, the good news about bee populations is that they are thriving in isolated, designated organic areas (without risk of exposure to pesticides, herbicides or other synthetic chemicals often used to treat conventionally grown crops). Bees in Central and South America are doing very well indeed, and as Fair Trade spreads across these regions, the beekeeper cooperatives and their families are doing better as well.
To meet the growing market demand for Fair Trade honey here in the US, our intrepid New Product Development team has been meeting with Fair Trade Certified Organic Honey suppliers in a South American country. Though the Fairtrade Labeling Organization certifies honey from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Guatemala, Mexico and Nicaragua, only one of these countries is also certified to export Fair Trade coffee, fruits and vegetables, nuts and seed cotton. Where in the world are we?
(HINT: The image to the right is of one of the states in our mystery country renowned for its delicious honey. For additional hints, please visit the Fairtrade Labeling Organization’s website, FairTrade.net.)
Please send your entry to Info@OrganicSugars.biz by June 30, 2009. When sending your submission, please note “Where in the World” in the subject line. Three lucky people will be selected at random from all correct entries to receive a Wholesome Sweeteners gift basket.
And stay tuned for special news just for our Facebook fans!
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