From the Orchard

Oh the joy of dates! Dates are great in dessert settings, but we also love a good savory dish with dates. It’s easy to make and it’s sweet and delicious.    INGREDIENTS 1 cup water 1/2 teaspoon orange zest 1/8 teaspoon cardamom 1 cup instant couscous 3 tablespoon fresh orange juice 1 tablespoon pomegranate molasses 1/4 cup, plus 1 tablespoon grapeseed oil, divided 2 tablespoon fresh mint leaves, chopped 1/2 cup dates, diced 1/3 cup toasted pine nuts 1/3 cup fresh scallions, sliced thin on the diagonal Salt and pepper Fresh mint leaves, orange slices DIRECTIONS In a medium saucepan, bring the water, orange...

In the hot days of summer, when a quick walk outside leaves you sweaty, there is nothing better than an icy, cold treat. The only problem is that most frozen snacks, like ice cream or even FrozeFruit bars, don’t have much to offer by way of nutritional value. Between the Greek yogurt and the milk, these pops offer a lot of calcium and protein and the dates provide a burst of juicy sweetness. If you are not a honey fan or you prefer to cut down on the sugar, they still taste great! You can also leave out the tahini, which...

A Nutritious chocolate cherry smoothie bowl with almond milk, frozen cherries, berries, chocolate protein powder, raw cacao, and plenty of sweet toppings! Author:  Flora & Vino Prep Time:  10 mins Total Time:  10 mins Yield:  1 serving Ingredients 1 cup unsweetened almond milk 1/2 cup frozen cherries 3/4 cup frozen berries (I like strawberries for color and flavor!) 1 steamed and frozen beet (optional, but I LOVE the flavor!) 1 scoop chocolate protein powder (optional) 1 TBSP raw cacao powder 1/4 avocado (OR sub 1 TBSP neutral nut butter) Fruit Bliss Organic Tart Cherries Pitted cherries Cacao nibs Shredded coconut Granola Instructions Add the almond milk, frozen cherries, frozen...