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May 17, 2013 By lesliereese Leave a Comment

A Cup of Tea {in my grandmother’s tea cup}

Last September I told you I had become a coffee lover after a recent trip to Italy. I fell in love with Italian espresso and have been drinking it ever since. Before that I was an avid tea drinker and although coffee is now my favorite wake up call, I am still a tea lover at heart. I just drink it later in the day as a way to relax instead of waking up with it. There is something soothing about sitting down to a cup of tea. It can be an afternoon recharge or a quiet way to end the evening. There are so many varieties to choose from and lots of benefits to drinking it. I thought it would be fun to share some of my favorite “tea” things today. Happy Friday!

I’m a big fan of loose tea. I like to buy different varieties but Ceylon is my favorite.

I love this little gadget called the ingenuiTEA. It’s the coolest way to brew loose tea.

Decaffeinated Ceylon Tea from Harney & Sons is my favorite afternoon tea. It has all the flavor of a good black tea without the buzz.

Tea should be poured into something pretty. I bought this hand painted mug on a trip to Alaska. It’s one of my favorites.

I love the flavor of lemon in tea. And I’m a huge fan of lemon wedges because you can’t squeeze skinny slices! Silly but true.

Whether you enjoy tea or coffee, pour a cup, relax and enjoy the moment. Have a wonderful weekend!

Leslie xo

Try this recipe for Pine Nut Orange Biscotti with your tea or coffee!

Healthy Granola Bar Recipe

May 14, 2013 By lesliereese 2 Comments

As you may know if you follow my blog, I am a big fan of oatmeal and granola. I love the taste and texture of grains and when they are paired with dried fruit and nuts, there is rarely a combination I don’t like. It’s great for breakfast, lunch and mid-day snacking. The only drawback is that it’s difficult to eat granola and oatmeal on the run. We all have busy schedules and so many times, when we are in a hurry, we grab processed bars and call them a meal. Recently I found a recipe for healthy granola bars on Martha Stewart. They seemed simple to make and the bars looked delicious so I tried them. I love how they turned out and will definitely make them again. There are no artificial ingredients in these bars so you can feel good eating them. You can also tailor them to your taste by substituting ingredients. Try using different fruits and nuts or simply omit the flax or oat bran if you are sensitive to it and add more oatmeal. Be creative and make them your own.

Dried fruit, nuts and grains are the main ingredients in these granola bars. Cinnamon, salt and honey are also added keeping them simple and healthy. I want to point something out here. When you look at the ingredient list on the recipe, you will notice two forms of measurement, cups and weights. I found that very helpful when I was shopping. I bought my ingredients in the bulk food section at Wegman’s and purchased the exact weight I needed. It was less expensive than buying a whole bag of each item.

I bought old-fashioned organic oats and ground them at home in my food processor.

The nuts in this recipe are toasted before chopping which really brings out their flavor.

Everything is tossed together in one large bowl. It doesn’t get much easier than that.

Honey and pureed dates hold the dry ingredients together. There are no eggs, butter or oil in this recipe.

The mixture is pressed into an 8 X 8 pan to bake and then cut into bars.

One recipe will give you 8 bars. They are delicious!

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Healthy Granola Bar Recipe

Author: adapted from the Martha Stewart Living recipe

Ingredients

1 cup (9 ounces) pitted dates
Vegetable-oil cooking spray
1½ cups old-fashioned oats, finely ground, or 1 cup quinoa flakes
1 cup (4½ ounces) pecans,toasted, ½ finely ground, ½ coarsely chopped
½ cup (2 ounces) unsalted macadamia nuts, toasted, ½ finely ground, ½ coarsely chopped
⅓ cup (2¼ ounces) dried papaya, cut into ½ inch pieces
⅓ cup (1¾ ounces) dried cherries, chopped
⅓ cup (2 ounces) dried blueberries
2 tablespoons oat bran
3 tablespoons ground flaxseed
2 tablespoons wheat germ
½ teaspoon coarse salt
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 tablespoons brown-rice syrup or honey

Method

Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Place dates in a small saucepan, cover with cold water, and bring to a simmer. Drain. Puree in food processor until smooth.
Coat an 8-inch square baking pan with cooking spray.
Mix oats or quinoa, nuts, papaya, cherries, blueberries, bran, flaxseed, wheat germ, salt and cinnamon in a large bowl.
Mix in date puree and brown-rice syrup or honey.
Press mixture into pan.
Bake until center is firm and edges are golden, about 25 minutes.
Let cool in pan on a wire rack.
Cut into 8 bars.

Notes

I used a glass 8 X 8 pan and noticed the edges of the bars browning in about 20 minutes. Keep a close eye on them to avoid burning.

Enjoy!

Leslie xo

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Favorite Things

May 10, 2013 By lesliereese Leave a Comment

This Sunday is Mother’s Day. It’s a day to honor not only our mothers but all of the important women in our life. It’s a time to say thank you and a time to be grateful. So much of who we are we owe to them. They love, teach and guide us all of our lives. I personally feel I would not be the mother I am today without the love and support of my own mother. The dedication and commitment she has shown her family over the years is truly admirable and I am a better person because of it. Today I thought I would share some favorite photos of the most influential women in my life. They have shared so many wonderful gifts through the generations and although some of them are no longer with us, their gifts will be present forever. Happy Friday!

Favorite Things Mother's Day (1) This is my maternal grandmother. She was an amazing woman. She loved unconditionally, had tremendous faith and a compassionate heart. She touched everyone’s life in a positive way and treated every person she met with love and respect. She was full of wisdom and an absolute joy to be around. She was an amazing role model.

This is my paternal grandmother. As an Italian immigrant, she worked hard to create a better life for her family. Hearing the stories of her voyage to the United States and all that she had to go through as a young mother traveling alone, makes her a hero in my eyes. Having a conversation with her was a history lesson that I only learned to appreciate once I grew up. Her cooking skills were something not many of us have mastered but what we did learn made us better in the kitchen. She was a wonderful woman.

This is my own mother. I could write a book about her. She has shared so many gifts I will forever be grateful for. My creativity, love of tradition and dedication to my family are some of the things I have learned from her. She always celebrated the little things in life and still does. She knows how to find the joy in anything and would rather take a last minute trip to the zoo with her great grandchild than cross something off of her to-do list. She is a wonderful mother, grandmother and now a friend. I feel blessed that I live close to her and have the opportunity to spend so much time with her. She is amazing.

This is one of my favorite pictures of my four children. It was taken 15 years ago in one of our favorite places, Stone Harbor, NJ. When I look at this picture, I see four beautiful people who have made my life complete. From the time they were little we have been making wonderful memories. We played in the sand, danced in the rain, ate ice cream late at night in pajamas and sprayed silly string all over the yard, just because. It has been a privilege to be the mother of these great kids and I have loved every minute of it. To me, this weekend is about them.

Favorite Things Mother's Day (4) This is my daughter Lauren with her son Braden. I will never forget the day he was born. It was one of the happiest days of my life. You can’t imagine a joy greater than your own child until you have a grandchild. The past two years have been some of the best in my life.

I hope you all have a wonderful weekend! Take time to be grateful for the people in your life. Thank them and show them you care and remember you just might be a bright spot in their life too!

Happy Mother’s Day!

Leslie xo

Photo of Lauren and Braden by Mariclare Lavelle

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Mother’s Day Brunch Recipe Ideas

May 7, 2013 By lesliereese Leave a Comment

Fresh Berries in Orange Juice

I recently published a post about a Baby “Sprinkle” I hosted for my daughter, Lauren. It was a recap of the wonderful little brunch we put together to celebrate my newest grandchild, who will be arriving this month. Oh just typing that makes me giddy! Anyway, since it was a Favorite Things post, there were no recipes included with the photos. I have been receiving requests for some of those recipes ever since. I thought it would be fun to share them today since we will be celebrating Mother’s Day this weekend. We served French Toast Souffle and Sun-dried Tomato and Asparagus Frittata at the Sprinkle. I added the Fresh Berries in Orange Juice recipe because it goes well with the other two. Together they are all you need for a perfect Sunday brunch!

This Fresh Berries in Orange Juice recipe is a fun way to serve a fruit salad. Fresh squeezed orange juice and a sprinkle of confectioner’s sugar adds a little extra flavor and sweetness while still keeping it healthy. And it looks pretty too!

Fresh Berries in Orange Juice

Author: Leslie Reese

Serves: makes 8 – ½ cup servings

Ingredients

one cup fresh sliced strawberries
one cup fresh blueberries
one cup fresh red raspberries
one cup fresh blackberries
¾ cup fresh squeezed orange juice
1 tablespoon confectioner’s sugar plus extra for sprinkling

Method

Place berries in a large bowl, set aside.
Add confectioner’s sugar to orange juice and mix until combined.
Pour orange juice mixture over berries and toss lightly.
Sprinkle confectioner’s sugar over berries before serving.

French Toast Souffle

This recipe for French Toast Souffle is amazing! My sister Lori served it at a brunch she had a few years ago and it was a hit. I made sure I had the recipe before I left. It is now one of our favorites. You prepare it a day ahead so it’s ready to go when you are.

French Toast Souffle

Author: adapted from the recipe by Lori Marks

Ingredients

10 cups sturdy white bread cut into 1″ cubes (about 16 slices)
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
8 large eggs
1½ cups milk
⅔ cup half-and-half
1¼ cups maple syrup divided into ½ and ¾ cups
½ teaspoon vanilla
2 tablespoons confectioner’s sugar

Method

Place bread cubes in a 13 X 9″ pan that has been sprayed with cooking spray.
Beat cream cheese until smooth.
Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
Add milk, half-and-half, ½ cup of maple syrup and vanilla. Mix until smooth.
Pour cream cheese mixture over top of bread.
Cover and refrigerate overnight.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Remove bread from refrigerator; let stand on counter for 30 minutes.
Bake for 50 minutes or until set.
Sprinkle souffle with confectioner’s sugar and serve with maple syrup.

Sun-dried Tomato and Asparagus Frittata

A Frittata is a nice way to serve eggs at a brunch. It’s easier than making individual omelettes and less work than quiche. You can add anything you want to it so use this as a base recipe and customize it to your own taste.

Mother’s Day Brunch Recipe Ideas

Author: Leslie Reese

Ingredients

1 dozen large eggs
½ cup sun dried tomatoes
½ lb asparagus, cleaned and cut into 1″ pieces
olive oil
your favorite grated cheese for sprinkling

Method

Beat eggs until fluffy.
Drizzle 2-3 tablespoons of olive oil in the bottom of a large non-stick skillet over medium heat.
Add asparagus and sun-dried tomatoes and saute until heated through and asparagus is cooked.
Add eggs and lightly swirl pan to distribute asparagus and tomatoes.
Gently run a rubber spatula around the inside edge of the pan as the eggs begin to cook to help eggs spread out. Cook on medium to low heat until the eggs begin to set on the bottom of the pan.
Once the eggs are starting to set on the bottom but still wet on top, place entire pan under broiler (on low) until eggs are cooked through and no longer wet.* If you are using a skillet with plastic handles, cover them with foil before placing pan under the broiler.
Turn off broiler and sprinkle cheese over top of Frittata.
Transfer Frittata to a large cutting board or leave in pan and cut into pie shaped slices to serve.

Enjoy!

Leslie xo

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Favorite Things

May 3, 2013 By lesliereese 3 Comments

Cocktails and Cake Decorating

Last night I hosted a Cocktails and Cake Decorating Class at The Baker’s Table in Lancaster, PA. This hip new bakery was the perfect place for a Girl’s Night Out. I remember the first time I stopped in. I took one look at the large communal table and collection of antique baking tools that decorate the room and I knew this was a place I would visit often. The casual but creatively arranged space makes a great backdrop for so many events. I held my daughter’s bridal shower at The Baker’s Table in February and once that was over, I suddenly felt the urge to throw another party (this happens often) so I decided a cake decorating class would be next on the list. It was a fantastic night full of great food, lots of laughs and a whole lot of buttercream! It was so much fun, I thought I would share some of it with you! Happy Friday!

Attention to detail is so important and The Baker’s Table excels at it. Everything from drinks to food was beautifully arranged. It’s one of the things I love about this place!

A wonderful selection of hors d’oeuvres including Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad and Foccacia Pizza were on the menu.

Cocktails and Cake Decorating (3) Sparkling wine in a can? This Sofia Blanc de Blanc Mini is the cutest thing I’ve ever seen on a cocktail menu!

Cocktails and Cake Decorating - Copy (2) Executive Chef Tammy Hurley led the decorating class and taught us how to frost and decorate a cake with basic buttercream. I am blown away by her talent!

She makes it look so easy!

Tammy also shared her secrets on decorating with melted chocolate.

Each guest had the chance to test their skills on their own cake.

Bags filled with frosting and decorating tips were available to try the different designs on our cakes.

Beautifully decorated cakes were placed on the table to guide and inspire us.

After my first swirl, I thought this was going to be easy.

After a few more swirls, I realized it was not easy and I gained even more respect for Tammy!

Getting together with good friends was so much fun. There were lots of laughs as we frosted our way through this class.

Having my mother and two of my daughters at the event was really special. I love making memories with them.

These are a few of the finished cakes. I’d say there are some talented cake decorators out there!
The Cocktails and Cake Decorating Class was a blast and I can’t wait to do it again! Whenever you bring great people, cool places and fun ideas together, it’s bound to be a wonderful event! Maybe we’ll see you at the next one! Have a wonderful weekend!

Leslie xo

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Easy Black Bean Salsa Recipe

April 30, 2013 By lesliereese Leave a Comment

It’s hard to believe today is the last day of April. Spring is moving along and the months are flying by. How can it be May already? What’s fun about the time flying is with each new month comes some new reason to celebrate and for me, an excuse to throw a party! This weekend, on May 5th, people everywhere will be celebrating Cinco de Mayo. To get into the spirit of this Mexican holiday, I thought I would share one of my family’s favorite recipes for Black Bean Salsa. My daughter Lynsie started making this salsa when she was in college. It was a great tailgate food then and makes a great party food now. The recipe yields a huge bowl of salsa so it’s perfect for a crowd. It’s simple to make and great to have on hand when you have a houseful of people or feel a happy hour brewing!

This recipe is so simple because almost every ingredient comes from a can or bottle.

Fresh chopped Cilantro makes the flavor come alive in this salsa recipe. You can use as much or as little as you like.

Chopped red onion is the only other ingredient that you need to prepare.

Everything gets tossed into a bowl and refrigerated.

It’s the perfect quick recipe for picnics, happy hours or parties. Just add chips and you are good to go!

Easy Black Bean Salsa Recipe

Prep time

15 mins

Total time

15 mins

Author: adapted from the recipe by Lynsie Reese

Serves: a crowd

Ingredients

1 can diced tomatoes (basil, oregano & garlic flavored)
1 can regular diced tomatoes
1 can Seasoned Recipe black beans (Bush’s)
1 can Seasoned Recipe kidney beans (Bush’s)
2 cans white shoepeg corn
8 ounces fat free Italian dressing
chopped cilantro
chopped red onion

Method

Drain liquid from kidney beans and black beans but do not rinse. Drain corn.
Add all canned ingredients to a large bowl.
Chop onion (to taste) and add to bowl. Use as much as you like. I used about ⅔ of a large onion.
Chop cilantro (to taste) and add to other ingredients. I used about ¼ cup of chopped cilantro.
Stir ingredients together and refrigerate.
Best served cold. Make a day ahead if possible so flavors have a chance to blend.
Add chips and serve!

Enjoy!

Leslie xo

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Favorite Things

April 26, 2013 By lesliereese 1 Comment

Happy Birthday In my family, spring is the season for birthdays. We have so many to celebrate and it seems like every few days we are singing to someone. By now you know I love a party, so having so many opportunities to make people feel special is something I look forward to. Some of the people I love are close by and some of them are far away. All of their birthdays are special to me. So for the ones that are close by, I might make cupcakes or buy balloons. For the ones that are far away, a card, small package or a simple phone call might do. The point is to celebrate! This week I thought I would share a few of my favorite birthday photos. Happy Friday!

Happy Birthday (1) Bake Cupcakes!

Happy Birthday (2) Throw Confetti!

Happy Birthday (3) Send Cards ~ these cards came from all over for my son’s recent birthday. Family rocks!

Happy Birthday (4) Blow Up Balloons!

Happy Birthday (5) Light Candles and Sing!

Everyone deserves to be celebrated so if you had a birthday recently, I hope it was happy! If you have a birthday coming up, Happy Birthday to you! May your day be as special as you are! Celebrate the people in your life whether they are near or far. The smallest gesture just might make someone’s day!

Cheers!

Leslie xo

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Marble Cheese Board DIY

April 23, 2013 By lesliereese 2 Comments

Marble Cheese Board DIY via Leslie Reese (640x419) A couple of weeks ago I shared a simple cheese board idea with you. I used an old cutting board, covered it with brown paper and added some of my favorite foods. It was quick and easy and made a perfect happy hour display. Today I thought I would show you how you can make your own cheese board using a piece of marble tile. It’s ridiculously easy to do and very inexpensive. I don’t think I spent more than ten dollars on this project!

Marble Cheese Board DIY I went to Home Depot and picked up a 12 x 12 piece of white marble tile in the flooring department for $3.99. I cleaned both sides of the tile with a product I use on my granite kitchen counters. You can use soap and water or anything that is safe for marble. The point is to get all of the powder and dirt off of the tile before you use it.

I also bought a pack of 1 1/2 ” heavy duty felt pad circles with adhesive backs at Home Depot. They cost $2.67.

Place a felt pad, sticky side down, in each corner, on the rough side of the tile.

The felt pads will keep the tile from scratching tables and counters and will also give the tile a little lift so it’s easier to pick up.

Flip the tile over and it’s ready to use. Wipe it clean with a damp cloth or soap and water before you place any food on it. You can label your cheeses with a dry erase marker*. It will wipe right off when you are done! It’s a little variation from the slate and chalk cheese boards that are so popular.

That’s it! You now have a marble cheese board to serve your cheese and crackers and it only cost a few dollars! I can’t think of an easier way to make something so useful. I plan to pick up a few more tiles so I can use them for a larger party. I think it would be fun to place them at different levels on a table for an eye catching appetizer display.

Have fun!

Leslie xo

*Please keep in mind that the tile used in this DIY is a simple marble floor tile. Marble is porous and I cannot guarantee that the dry erase marker will not stain any area of the tile. Test a small spot first before proceeding. I had no trouble with my tile staining. I wrote on it and erased repeatedly. Do not submerge tile in water once the felt pads are secured to the tile. Clean surface with soap and water.

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Favorite Things

April 19, 2013 By lesliereese 1 Comment

I love living in an area where we can fully experience all four seasons and the beauty that comes with each one. I look forward to spring every year and the color that pops out from every corner of the earth. It’s such a beautiful time of year. My neighborhood is lined with flowering pear trees and they are breathtaking when they are in full bloom. We have had some gorgeous weather in the last couple of weeks so I decided to head over to the Hershey Gardens to wander around and see what else is blooming. I snapped a few photos as I walked around and although they are far from professional, I wanted to share my favorites with you. Happy Friday!

I hope you are enjoying a beautiful spring and the color that is everywhere. Remember to take time each day to look around and enjoy the little things. In a world where there are so many sad things going on and people are hurting, it’s those little things that matter. Don’t take them for granted and be thankful for each day!

I hope you have a wonderful weekend!

Leslie xo

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Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies

April 16, 2013 By lesliereese 2 Comments

My peanut butter addiction is getting the best of me lately and the urge to make anything that contains it has taken over. In order to justify the need to satisfy my craving, I decided to test a slightly healthier version of my favorite peanut butter sandwich cookie recipe. I found this recipe over at Martha Stewart but the original is from the ‘wichcraft restaurant. These cookies taste amazing on their own but when you sandwich them with the peanut butter filling, you take them to a whole new level. I made them with natural ingredients so they are healthier than the traditional variety and taste just as good. If you like peanut butter, you will love these cookies!

Peanut Butter Cookies with Zulka Sugar These cookies are made with old-fashioned oatmeal, organic peanut butter and natural sugar. I used Zulka Pure Cane Sugar* which is a Non-GMO Project verified “Morena” sugar that is not only healthier but has a great flavor and works well in baked goods.

The oats are toasted on the stove with butter before they are added to the dough.

Once toasted, the oats are cooled before they are mixed with the other ingredients. This step adds a wonderful flavor to the cookies.

The cookie dough is rolled out between parchment paper before it’s chilled and cut.

The dough is refrigerated for about 20 minutes and then it’s cut into circles.

Believe it or not, I do not have a circular cookie cutter. I used a 2″ wide glass to cut out the dough. It worked just as well.

Because I used natural peanut butter, the dough was softer than it would be if I used regular peanut butter. You can use whichever you prefer.

Turbinado sugar is sprinkled on top of the cookies before they are baked. It adds a perfect sweet element to the peanut butter flavor.

A wonderful smooth and creamy peanut butter filling is swirled between each sandwich cookie. This is your wow factor!

The recipe makes about 12-18 sandwich cookies depending on how thin you roll your dough.

Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies

Author: adapted from the recipe by ‘wichcraft restaurant

Ingredients

½ cup plus 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
1 cup old fashioned oatmeal
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
⅓ cup granulated sugar – I used Zulka Pure Cane Sugar
½ cup packed dark brown sugar
½ cup peanut butter – I used organic peanut butter*
Turbinado sugar, for sprinkling

Peanut Butter Filling

4 tablespoons unsalted butter
¾ cup peanut butter
¼ cup confectioners’ sugar
½ teaspoon salt

Method

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, set aside. Melt 4 tablespoons butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add oats and cook, stirring, until toasted, 5 to 7 minutes. Spread oat mixture onto prepared baking sheet and let cool.
Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper or a nonstick baking mat; set aside.
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream together remaining ½ cup butter, granulated and brown sugars. Add peanut butter and mix until well combined.
Add oat mixture and flour mixture; mix on low speed until combined. Turn dough out onto a piece of parchment paper. Cover dough with second piece of parchment paper and roll out dough, between parchment, to ¼ inch thick. Carefully slide rolled dough onto the back of a baking sheet and transfer to a refrigerator until chilled, about 20 minutes.
Remove top layer of parchment paper; cut out cookies using a 2-inch round cookie cutter. Place cookies 1 inch apart on prepared baking sheets; sprinkle with turbanado sugar.
Transfer baking sheets to oven and bake until golden, rotating baking sheets halfway through baking, about 10 minutes. Let cool completely on baking sheets.
When cookies have cooled completely, snip the end of the pastry bag and squeeze filling in a spiral motion on the bottom side of half of the cookies. Top with remaining cookies to form sandwiches.
Mix all ingredients together in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment on medium speed until smooth. Transfer filling to a disposable pastry bag until ready to use.

Please note ~ If you make these cookies with natural peanut butter, the dough will be softer and the cookies will be a little more crumbly than cookies made with regular peanut butter. The filling will be softer too. The flavor is still amazing. Consider yourself warned! These cookies are addictive!

Enjoy!

Leslie xo

*About Zulka Sugar

Zulka® Pure Cane Sugar is real, unrefined granulated “Morena” sugar made from freshly-harvested sugar cane that is a better-tasting and less-processed cup-for-cup replacement for refined white sugar. Morena sugar is a term used to describe granulated sugars that do not undergo conventional refining processes, which remove the complexity and depth of flavor present in raw sugar cane after it has been pressed. Zulka Pure Cane Sugar preserves the natural properties of the sugar cane plant, while retaining a flavor profile that’s as close to fresh sugar cane as possible, making it a better alternative to white sugar for baking, cooking and beverage recipes as well as all other everyday sugar uses. With a distinctively pure taste, and rich color and aroma, Zulka delivers a full-bodied and aromatic sweetness to all your favorite recipes.

For more information on Zulka Pure Cane Sugar go to www. Zulka.com

This is a sponsored post. All opinions are my own.

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