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Recipes
Elderberry Syrup
Our featured product of the week is elderberry syrup. Black elderberries have a rich history in herbal medicine and elderberry syrup is a must-have in any natural cold and flu medicine. Their cold and flu magic comes from the berry's high concentration of vitamin C, dietary fiber, phenolic acids and flavanols (antioxidants), as well as anthocyanins which give the berry a beautiful purple color and anti-inflammatory properties. We have beautiful, fresh dried elderberries as well as raw, local honey to give the syrup the best effect and of course the best taste. Elderberry syrup is good for children and adults as it has a sweet taste and incredible benefits. You can make it with love in your own kitchen using this simple recipe:
1/2 cup of 4 ounces of dried elderberries
3 cups of water
1 cup of raw honey
Place berries in a saucepan and cover them with 3 cups of water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 30 minutes. Smash up the berries. Strain through a mesh strainer. Add the honey and stir. Bottle and store in the refrigerator. (It will last up to two months in the fridge).
*Take 1 tablespoon per day*
Carmel Affogato
You will need:
- 1 pint Organic Vanilla Bean ice cream
- Espresso Ground Coffee
- 1 jar Fat Toad Farm's Carmel
Directions:
- Scoop ice cream into cup
- Make a hot shot of espresso
- Pour espresso over ice cream
- Drizzle heavily with caramel
Energy Balls
Energy Ball - Apricot and Ginger
1.5 cup dried apricots
0.75 cup rolled oats
0.75 cup finely shredded unsweetened coconut
6 tbsp. tahini
3 tbsp. honey
0.75 tsp. ground ginger
pinch of salt
Combine in food processor until finely chopped. Squeeze 1 tbsp. into a ball. Refrigerate up to one week or freeze up to 3 months.
Energy Ball - Blueberry and Pecan
1.5 cup dried blueberries
1.5 cup pecans
6 tbsp. cacao nibs
6 tbsp. almond butter
3 tbsp. pure maple syrup
3 tbsp. chia seeds
pinch of salt
Combine in food processor until finely chopped. Squeeze 1 tbsp. into a ball. Refrigerate up to one week or freeze up to 3 months.
Energy Ball - Peanut Butter & Date
2.25 cup dates, pitted and coarsely chopped
0.75 puffed amaranth or brown rice cereal
0.75 cup creamy peanut butter
3 tbsp. ground flaxseed
3 tbsp. honey
0.75 tsp. ground ginger
pinch of salt
Combine in food processor until finely chopped. Squeeze 1 tbsp. into a ball. Refrigerate up to one week or freeze up to 3 months.
Jalapeno Popper Dip with Bacon
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
8 oz. cream cheese
8 medium jalapeno peppers, or more, seeded and minced
5 slices cooked bacon
0.5 cup sweet corn
0.25 cup mayonnaise or sour cream
Mix all ingredients together, bake until bubbly (15-20 min.) in preheated, 400 degree oven