Showing posts with label maple syrup. Show all posts
Showing posts with label maple syrup. Show all posts

Tuesday, January 22, 2019

Diabetic Dish of the Week - Maple and Sage Pork Chops

This week's Diabetic Dish of the Week is - Maple and Sage Pork Chops. Boneless Pork Chops, Fresh Sage, and Maple Syrup make up this week's recipe. The Chop is 203 calories and 2 carbs per serving. You can find this recipe from the  Diabetes Self Management website along with the huge selection of Diabetic Friendly Recipes, Diabetes Management Tips, and Diabetes News. So Check it out today. Enjoy and Make 2019 a Healthy One!     https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/

Maple and Sage Pork Chops
Ingredients
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh sage, plus additional for garnish
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 boneless pork chops (about 4 ounces each)
2 teaspoons maple syrup

Directions
1 - Combine 2 tablespoons sage, oil, and salt in small bowl. Rub mixture evenly over pork chops. Place on rimmed baking sheet.

2 - Broil pork chops 4 minutes. Turn over; brush evenly with syrup. Broil 4 minutes or until pork chops are browned and barely pink in center. Garnish with additional sage.

3 - Serving Suggestion: This delicious dish is perfect for a cold day. Serve it with fresh roasted vegetables to combine the unique flavors of fall with the delightful flavor of the tender pork.

Yield: 4 servings.

Nutrition Facts Per Serving:
Calories: 203 calories, Carbohydrates: 2 g, Protein: 25 g, Fat: 10 g, Saturated Fat: 3 g, Cholesterol: 62 mg, Sodium: 342 mg, Fiber: 0 g

https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/recipes/main-dishes/maple-sage-pork-chops/

Wednesday, September 19, 2018

Wild Idea Buffalo Recipe of the Week - SLOPPY JOE'S WITH SWEET CORN

This week's Wild Idea Buffalo Recipe of the Week is - SLOPPY JOE'S WITH SWEET CORN is - SLOPPY JOE'S WITH SWEET CORN. Kicked up Sloppy Joe's made using Wild Idea Ground Buffalo along with Onion, Garlic, Spices, Worcestershire, Dijon Mustard, and Maple Syrup. The family is going to love Sloppy Joe's Night! You can find this recipe or purchase the Wild Idea Ground Buffalo along with all the other Wild Idea Products at the Wild Idea Buffalo website. Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2012!  https://wildideabuffalo.com/

SLOPPY JOE'S WITH SWEET CORN
This ground BBQ concoction has been called many things, including; Steam Burger, Tavern Sandwich, Spoon Burgers, Barbeque Sandwich and of course Sloppy Joe’s. Whatever you call it, they are delicious!

This hearty sandwich was a childhood favorite for simple suppers and was a huge treat for tailgate events (and still is)! My following recipe is a modified New York Times version, that one of our customers recommended. I modified it based on my own taste, as well as what I had on hand. Garnish it with homemade pickles and flash sautéed fresh sweet corn, for grown-up goodness, that kids will love too. *For best flavor profile, make a day ahead. Leftovers were even better!

Ingredients:
2 – tablespoons olive oil
1 – large onion, diced
1 – 1 lb. packages Wild Idea Ground Buffalo
2 – cloves garlic, minced
1 – teaspoon salt
1 – teaspoon black pepper
1 – teaspoon chili powder
1 – teaspoon cumin
½ - teaspoon smoked paprika
¼ - teaspoon cloves
½ - cup water
2 – cups tomato sauce
½ - cup ketchup
2 – tablespoons Worcestershire
1 – tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 – tablespoons Maple Syrup
¼ - cup fresh squeezed lemon juice, or other citrus

Preparation:

1 - In a heavy skillet over medium heat, heat oil and add onions. Cook the onions, stirring
occasionally, until tender and lightly caramelized. About 10 minutes.
2 - Increase your heat to medium high and crumble in the ground buffalo, and the garlic and dry spices. Cook the meat until browned, stirring occasionally, breaking up the larger pieces up with your spoon.
3 - Add the tomato sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire, mustard and syrup and stir to incorporate. Reduce your heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes, or until desired consistency is reached.
4 - Add the fresh squeezed lemon and season to taste.
5 - Serve on toasted buns and top with pickles and fresh sautéed sweet corn with green onions. So good!
https://wildideabuffalo.com/blogs/recipes/sloppy-joes-with-sweet-corn

Friday, September 14, 2018

Jennie - O Turkey Recipe of the Week - Blueberry Turkey Bacon Pancakes

This week's Jennie - O Turkey Recipe of the Week is - Blueberry Turkey Bacon Pancakes. Start you morning off with Blueberry Turkey Bacon Pancakes. Made using JENNIE-O® Turkey Bacon.  Flapjacks topped with fresh Blueberries, Chopped Turkey Bacon, and Maple Syrup! You can find this recipe at the Jennie - O Turkey website. Enjoy and Make the SWITCH in 2018!  https://www.jennieo.com/

Blueberry Turkey Bacon Pancakes

Blueberry turkey bacon pancakes are a flavor combination of savory yet sweet that satisfies all your taste cues! Chopped turkey bacon plus fresh blueberries are an easy way to lift up ordinary pancakes to delicious new heights. You’ll be doing a slow clap for these flapjacks.

INGREDIENTS
2 cups pancake mix
6 slices JENNIE-O® Turkey Bacon
½ cup coarsely chopped fresh blueberries
maple syrup
garnish: fresh blueberries, additional chopped blueberry turkey bacon

DIRECTIONS
1) Prepare pancake batter according to package directions.
2) Cook turkey bacon as specified on the package. Always cook to well-done, 165°F as measured by a meat thermometer. Chop turkey bacon.
3) Stir chopped bacon and blueberries into pancake batter. Heat griddle to medium heat (350°F). Drop batter by ¼ cup onto lightly greased hot griddle. Cook 2 to 3 minutes and flip. Cook another 2 minutes.
4) Serve with maple syrup. Garnish with blueberries and bacon, if desired.
* Always cook to an internal temperature of 165°F.

RECIPE NUTRITION INFORMATION
PER SERVING

Calories 280
Protein 12g
Carbohydrates 36g
Fiber 4g
Sugars 2g
Fat 10g
Cholesterol 80mg
Sodium 840mg
Saturated Fat 2.5g
https://www.jennieo.com/recipes/1222-blueberry-turkey-bacon-pancakes

Friday, August 3, 2018

Jennie - O Turkey Recipe of the Week - Butternut Squash Gnocchi with Turkey Bacon

This week's Jennie - O Turkey Recipe of the Week is - Butternut Squash Gnocchi with Turkey Bacon. Made using JENNIE-O® Turkey Bacon along with Butternut Squash, Maple Syrup, Gnocchi, Basil Pesto, and Parmesan Cheese. Plus it's only 320 calories and 18 net carbs per serving! You can find this recipe at the Jennie - O Turkey website. So Enjoy and Make the SWITCH in 2018!  https://www.jennieo.com/

Butternut Squash Gnocchi with Turkey Bacon
Here’s a side dish that’ll have guests fighting for the leftovers. Fresh butternut squash roasted with rosemary blends with pillowy gnocchi and crispy turkey bacon. Under 500 calories per serving!

INGREDIENTS
6 slices JENNIE-O® Turkey Bacon
3 cups cubed butternut squash
2 sprigs rosemary
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1 (1-pound) package prepared gnocchi, cooked according to package directions
½ cup basil pesto
grated Parmesan cheese, if desired

DIRECTIONS
1) Cook turkey bacon as specified on the package. Always cook to well-done, 165°F as measured by a meat thermometer. Set aside.
2) Toss squash, rosemary, oil and syrup on baking sheet. Roast 45 minutes or until squash is golden and tender, stirring occasionally.
3) In large bowl, toss roasted squash, gnocchi, bacon and pesto until combined. Sprinkle with cheese, if desired.
* Always cook to an internal temperature of 165°F.

RECIPE NUTRITION INFORMATION
PER SERVING

Calories 320
Protein 13g
Carbohydrates 22g
Fiber 4g
Sugars 5g
Fat 22g
Cholesterol 70mg
Sodium 530mg
Saturated Fat 6g
https://www.jennieo.com/recipes/627-butternut-squash-gnocchi-with-turkey-bacon

Wednesday, April 25, 2018

Ohio Festivals April 27th - 29th, 2018

April 26-29, 2018  89th Annual Geauga County Maple Festival
Chardon, Ohio

The festival celebrates the production of maple syrup, a leading agricultural industry in Northern Ohio. Events include two grand parades, maple syrup judging & auction, queen's contest, photo contest, "Sap Run", bathtub races, craft show, concessions, rides, and continuous grandstand entertainment.

https://www.maplefestival.com/

Wednesday, April 18, 2018

Ohio Festivals April 20th - 23rd, 2018

April 22, 2018  Earth Day - Worldwide
Growing out of the first Earth Day, Earth Day Network (EDN) works with over 22,000 partners in
192 countries to broaden, diversify and mobilize the environmental movement. More than 1 billion people now participate in Earth Day activities each year, making it the largest civic observance in the world.
https://www.earthday.org/

April 26-29, 2018  89th Annual Geauga County Maple Festival
Chardon, Ohio
The festival celebrates the production of maple syrup, a leading agricultural industry in Northern Ohio. Events include two grand parades, maple syrup judging & auction, queen's contest, photo contest, "Sap Run", bathtub races, craft show, concessions, rides, and continuous grandstand entertainment.
https://www.maplefestival.com/

April 28-29, 2018  Gluten Free Food Allergy Fest - Columbus, Ohio
We’re having a party and you’re invited!  Gluten Free & More (formerly Living Without) magazine wants you to know that living with a food allergy or sensitivity doesn’t need to be about deprivation and missing out.  On the contrary, what you’re living without is all the horrible symptoms and medical problems you had before understanding what allergens you needed to avoid.  So, come join us, over a hundred of our favorite exhibitors and thousands of our closest friends as we celebrate LIVING WELL!!   At every event, you get to sample tons of gluten-free, allergy-friendly foods, learn from experts in the community and hang out with others who understand our world.
http://www.glutenfreefoodallergyfest.com/locations/columbus/

Monday, February 12, 2018

"Meatless Monday" Recipe of the Week - BUTTERNUT SQUASH CROSTINI

This week's "Meatless Monday" Recipe of the Week is - BUTTERNUT SQUASH CROSTINI. I love Butternut Squash and this is a fantastic appetizer using the Butternut Squash. Only 30 calories and 5 carbs per serving! You can find this recipe at the Diabetic Gourmet Magazine website. The Diabetic Gourmet site has a huge selection of delicious and Diabetic Friendly recipes, so check it out today! Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2018!  https://diabeticgourmet.com/


BUTTERNUT SQUASH CROSTINI
Ingredients

8 slices Roman Meal bread (or similar whole grain, sliced bread), toasted or grilled
2 cups butternut squash, broiled and cut into 1/4-inch cubes
4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
32 fresh basil leaves

Directions

1 - Cut each piece of toast into quarters for a total of 32 pieces.
2 - Combine squash, cheese, maple syrup and thyme in medium bowl.
3 - Top toast quarters with about 1 tablespoon squash mixture each. Top with fresh basil leaves.

Recipe Yield: Yield: 32 servings

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION PER SERVING:
Calories: 30
Fat: 1 grams
Sodium: 65 milligrams
Cholesterol: 5 milligrams
Protein: 1 grams
Carbohydrates: 5 grams
https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/butternut-squash-crostini

Thursday, December 28, 2017

It's Nuts I tell you........BLUEBERRY CHEESECAKE TRUFFLES


This week from nuts.com website (https://nuts.com/) we have a recipe for BLUEBERRY CHEESECAKE TRUFFLES. The recipe is made with a lot of the ingridients which can be purchased at the Nuts website (https://nuts.com/). Ingredients include; coconut milk, cacao butter, maple syrup or honey, and  blueberry powder to name a few. So check out the Nuts website for recipes and all the healthy and delicious items they carry. You can choose from items; GIFTS, NUTS, DRIED FRUIT, CHOCOLATES and SWEETS, SNACKS, COFFEE and TEA, COOKING and BAKING, and more!. Plus there's FREE shipping on orders over $59, see for details. On the recipe for the BLUEBERRY CHEESECAKE TRUFFLES. Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2018.



BLUEBERRY CHEESECAKE TRUFFLES

This blueberry cheesecake truffles recipe was developed exclusively for Nuts.com and our customers by the talented Anya Kassoff and Masha Davydova. This mother daughter team share their ideas about tasty and nourishing cooking on their website, Golubka Kitchen.
These blueberry cheesecake truffles are as decadent as they get, as well as vegan and made entirely of whole foods that are as good for you as they are delicious. Cashews, cacao and coconut butters yield their richness to these truffles and create a heavenly, buttery texture, while being amazing sources of healthy fat.
The blueberry powder that colors these treats a stunning purple is a great option for satisfying an out-of-season blueberry craving. It’s made of freeze-dried blueberries and retains many of the antioxidants and vitamins found in fresh blueberries, and tastes delicious to boot.
These truffles are sweetened with your choice of maple syrup or honey and get their characteristic, tart cheesecake flavor from the addition of fresh lemon juice and zest – all ingredients that we can stand behind for this indulgent yet wholesome treat.

Blueberry Cheesecake Truffles

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Yield: 30 truffles

Blueberry Cheesecake Truffles
Ingredients

fat from one 13.5 oz can full fat coconut milk (see note)
1 1/2 cups (about 120 g) organic raw cacao butter – shredded or chopped
1 cup coconut butter/manna
1/2 cup maple syrup or honey
1/2 cup raw cashews - soaked in purified water for 4 hours
juice from 3 organic lemons
zest from 1 organic lemon
pinch sea salt
3 tablespoons blueberry powder - divided
desiccated coconut - for coating
Instructions

1 - Combine the coconut fat, cacao butter and coconut butter in a medium saucepan. Gently melt over very low heat, whisking until all the butters are incorporated into an even mixture. Add in the maple syrup or honey and whisk to combine until smooth.
2 - Drain and rinse the cashews and combine them with the lemon juice in an upright blender until smooth. Add the zest and salt and pulse to incorporate.
3 - Whisk the cashew mixture into the melted butters until fully combined. Evenly distribute the mixture between two medium bowls. Add 1 tablespoon of blueberry powder to one of the bowls and whisk to combine. Cover both bowls and place into the refrigerator until the mixtures are set, but still scoopable, about 1-2 hours.
4 - Prepare a large, parchment paper-covered tray or cutting board, along with two small bowls filled with the remaining 2 tablespoons of blueberry powder and desiccated coconut. Scoop about 1 tablespoon of the truffle mixture at a time, rolling it into a ball between the palms of your hands. Roll each truffle in the desiccated coconut or blueberry powder (I rolled the white truffles in blueberry powder and the purple ones in desiccated coconut) and place onto the prepared tray. Keep refrigerated for up to 5 days.
Notes

To get the fat to separate from the water in a can of full-fat coconut milk, place the jar into the refrigerator for a few hours or overnight. All the fat should accumulate and harden at the top of the can.
https://blog.nuts.com/blueberry-cheesecake-truffles/



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Monday, November 13, 2017

One of America's Favorites - Pecan Pie

Pecan pie

Pecan pie is a pie of pecan nuts mixed with a filling of eggs, butter, and sugar (typically corn syrup). Variations may include white or brown sugar, sugar syrup, molasses, maple syrup, or honey. It is popularly served at holiday meals and is also considered a specialty of Southern U.S. cuisine. Most pecan pie recipes include salt and vanilla as flavorings. Chocolate and bourbon whiskey are other popular additions to the recipe. Pecan pie is often served with whipped cream, vanilla ice cream, or hard sauce.


Pecans are native to the southern United States. Archaeological evidence found in Texas indicates that Native Americans used pecans more than 8,000 years ago. The word pecan is a derivative of an Algonquin word, pakani, referring to several nuts.

Sugar pies such as treacle tart were attested in Medieval Europe, and adapted in North America to the ingredients available, resulting in such dishes as shoofly pie, sugar pie, butter tart and chess pie. Pecan pie may be a variant of chess pie, which is made with a similar butter-sugar-egg custard.

Some have stated that the French invented pecan pie soon after settling in New Orleans, after being
A slice of pecan pie
introduced to the pecan nut by the Native American Quinipissa and Tangipahoa tribes. Claims have also been made of pecan pie existing in the early 1800s in Alabama, but this does not appear to be backed up by recipes or literature. Attempts to trace the dish's origin have not found any recipes dated earlier than a pecan custard pie recipe published in Harper's Bazaar in 1886. Well-known cookbooks such as Fannie Farmer and The Joy of Cooking did not include this dessert before 1940.

The makers of Karo syrup significantly contributed to popularizing the dish and many of the recipes for variants (caramel, cinnamon, Irish creme, peanut butter, etc.) of the classic pie. The company has claimed that the dish was a 1930s "discovery" of a "new use for corn syrup" by a corporate sales executive's wife. Pecan pie was made before the invention of corn syrup and older recipes used darker sugar based syrup or molasses. The 1929 congressional club cookbook has a recipe for the pie which used only eggs, milk, sugar and pecan, no syrup. The Pecan pie came to be closely associated with the culture of the Southern United States in the 1940s and 1950s.


Variations
In his 2004 book, Ken Haedrich identified a number of popular pecan pie variants:
Chocolate pecan tarts prior to baking

Butterscotch
Characterized by the addition of butterscotch chips and brown sugar (in addition to, not in place of, corn syrup)

Whiskey chocolate chip
In this pie, chocolate chips and a few teaspoons of Jack Daniel whiskey are added.

Alice Colombo's Race Day Chocolate Pecan Pie
This pie is named after Alice Colombo, who was a food editor for the Louisville Courier-Journal in Kentucky. This pie was made by her on the occasion of the Kentucky Derby. The special ingredients suggested in the recipe include cornstarch, to soften the top, bourbon, chocolate chips and whipped cream.

Maple
Includes maple syrup and almond extract

Chocolate brownie
This pie has nuts on the surface and it is layered with chocolate pudding and fudge. It is served at room temperature or chilled.

Sawdust Pie
Sawdust Pie is a signature recipe of Patti's Restaurant in Paducah, Kentucky, consisting of an egg-batter filling with coconut, graham cracker crumbs and pecans, topped with whipped cream and sliced bananas.




Tuesday, October 24, 2017

Diabetic Dish of the Week - MAPLE DIJON CHICKEN WITH BRUSSELS SPROUTS AND BUTTERNUT SQUASH

This week's Diabetic Dish of the Week is- MAPLE DIJON CHICKEN WITH BRUSSELS SPROUTS AND BUTTERNUT SQUASH. If this just doesn't scream Fall Recipe, nothing does! Chicken combined with Brussels Sprouts and Butternut Squash along with a Maple Dijon Sauce. Like I said "Fall Recipe"! The recipe is off the Diabetic Gourmet Magazine website (https://diabeticgourmet.com/) which has a huge selection of Diabetic Friendly recipes. Salads, Soups, Entrees, Dessert, they have recipes for all! Plus don't forget to subscribe to the Diabetic Gourmet Magazine. Enjoy and Eat Healthy!



MAPLE DIJON CHICKEN WITH BRUSSELS SPROUTS AND BUTTERNUT SQUASH
This is a great recipe for fall with two seasonal favorites, brussels sprouts and butternut squash. Butternut squash is sometimes known in Australia and New Zealand as butternut pumpkin or gramma.

Ingredients

4 chicken thighs
4 chicken drumsticks
3/4 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper
1 TBSP olive oil
1 TBSP unsalted butter
16 Brussels sprouts (about 8 ounces), bottom trimmed, outer leaves removed, and halved
2 cups diced (1/2 inch) butternut squash
2 TBSP maple syrup
2 tsp Dijon mustard
1-1/2 cup chicken stock

Directions

1 - In a saute pan large enough to hold the chicken in a single layer, heat the olive oil over medium high heat.
2 - Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
3 - Add chicken to pan, skin side down and saute for about 4-5 minutes per side or until chicken is browned.
4 - Remove chicken from pan and reserve.
5 - In same pan, add butter. Allow the butter to melt over medium heat. Add squash and sprouts to pan and sauté, tossing occasionally, until the outsides are golden brown, about 3-4 minutes.
6 - Remove from pan and hold separately from chicken.
7 - Turn heat to high and add stock, syrup and mustard. Stir and bring to a boil, stirring to scrape up the brown bits on the bottom of the pan.
8 - Add chicken back to the pan, cover, and reduce heat to medium low.
9 - Cook over medium low heat for 20-25 minutes or until chicken registers 170 degrees F with an instant read thermometer.
10 - Add vegetables back to pan, cover again, and cook for another 8-10 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
11 - Remove chicken and vegetables to a serving platter, placing vegetables around chicken.
12 - Turn heat to high and boil sauce until it is reduced and slightly thickened, about 2-3 minutes.
13 - Spoon sauce over chicken and serve.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION PER SERVING:
Calories: 430
Fat: 23 grams
Saturated Fat: 7 grams
Fiber: 4 grams
Sodium: 420 milligrams
Protein: 34 grams
Carbohydrates: 23 grams
Sugars: 9 grams
https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipe/maple-dijon-chicken-brussels-sprouts-butternut-squash

Wednesday, April 26, 2017

Ohio Festivals - April 28-30, 2017

April 27-30, 2017  88th Annual Geauga County Maple Festival
Chardon, Ohio
The festival celebrates the production of maple syrup, a leading agricultural industry in Northern Ohio. Events include two grand parades, maple syrup judging & auction, queen's contest, photo contest, "Sap Run", bathtub races, craft show, concessions, rides, and continuous grandstand entertainment.

http://www.maplefestival.com/


April 29-30, 2017  Gluten Free Food Allergy Fest - Columbus, Ohio
We’re having a party and you’re invited!  Gluten Free & More (formerly Living Without) magazine wants you to know that living with a food allergy or sensitivity doesn’t need to be about deprivation and missing out.  On the contrary, what you’re living without is all the horrible symptoms and medical problems you had before understanding what allergens you needed to avoid.  So, come join us, over a hundred of our favorite exhibitors and thousands of our closest friends as we celebrate LIVING WELL!!   At every event, you get to sample tons of gluten-free, allergy-friendly foods, learn from experts in the community and hang out with others who understand our world.

http://www.glutenfreefoodallergyfest.com/locations/columbus/


April 30, 2017  22nd Annual Taste of the Nation - Toledo, Ohio
Share Our Strength's Taste of the Nation is the nation's premier culinary benefit, featuring top chefs and mixologists -- all of whom are coming together to donate their time, talent and passion to end childhood hunger in America.

http://www.toledotaste.org/

Wednesday, March 15, 2017

Ohio Festivals - March 17-19, 2017

3/18 – Cabin Fever Arts Festival – Hillsboro
http://www.appartguild.com/services.html


3/18 – Dublin Blarney Bash
http://dublinblarneybash.com/


3/18-3/19 – Maple Sugar Festival & Pancake Breakfast – Bath
https://www.wrhs.org/


3/18-3/20 – Serpent Mound Spring Seed and Water Peace Summit – Peebles
http://www.serpentmound.org/SeedFestival.html


3/19 – Buzzard Sunday – Hinckley – My Review
https://www.ohiotraveler.com/hinckley-buzzard-sunday/


* From the website of: http://ohiofestivals.net/2017-ohio-schedule/
Check out the Ohio Festivals site for a listing of all Ohio Festivals throughout the year.

Tuesday, February 28, 2017

Ohio Festivals March 2-5, 2017

March 2-4, 2017  Cincinnati International Wine Festival 2017
Cincinnati, Ohio
A grand celebration of wine, food and music with winery dinners, grand tastings, and a charity auction. Proceeds benifiting Greater Cincinnati Charities.

https://www.winefestival.com/


March 2-5, 2017
International Cake Exploration Societé Midyear Meeting
Cincinnati, Ohio
International Cake Exploration Societé (ICES), an organization comprised of over 3500 sugar artists, cake decorators and vendors from all over the world.

https://ices.org/events-details/future-conventions-midyear-meetings/


March 3-5, 2017  Bockfest - Cincinnati, Ohio
Bockfest is a celebration of historic Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati's brewing heritage and the coming of spring. There are several bock beer festivals that take place around the world, but Cincinnati's Bockfest is the oldest and largest in the United States. Bockfest occurs during the first weekend of March.

http://www.bockfest.com/


March 4-5 & 11-12, 2017  March Maple Madness Driving Tour
Statewide, Ohio
A statewide event sponsored by the Ohio Maple Producers Association and syrup makers across Ohio. Spend a day in Ohio's beautiful countryside and see how clear, sweet sap from the maple tree becomes golden, delicious maple syrup. See website for details.

http://www.ohiomaple.org/maple-madness.html

Tuesday, April 19, 2016

Ohio Festivals April 21-24, 2016

April 21-24, 2016  87th Annual Geauga County Maple Festival
Chardon, Ohio
The festival celebrates the production of maple syrup, a leading agricultural industry in Northern Ohio. Events include two grand parades, maple syrup judging & auction, queen's contest, photo contest, "Sap Run", bathtub races, craft show, concessions, rides, and continuous grandstand entertainment.

http://www.maplefestival.com/


April 24, 2016  21st Annual Taste of the Nation - Toledo, Ohio
Share Our Strength's Taste of the Nation is the nation's premier culinary benefit, featuring top chefs and mixologists -- all of whom are coming together to donate their time, talent and passion to end childhood hunger in America.

http://www.toledotaste.org/

Wednesday, March 2, 2016

Ohio Festivals March 1 - 6, 2016

March 3-5, 2016  Cincinnati International Wine Festival
Cincinnati, Ohio
A grand celebration of wine, food and music with winery dinners, grand tastings, and a charity
auction. Proceeds benefiting Greater Cincinnati Charities.

https://www.winefestival.com/


March 4-6, 2016  Bockfest - Cincinnati, Ohio
Bockfest is a celebration of historic Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati's brewing heritage and the coming of spring. There are several bock beer festivals that take place around the world, but Cincinnati's Bockfest is the oldest and largest in the United States. Bockfest occurs during the first weekend of March

http://bockfest.com/


March 5-6; 12-13; 19-20, 2016  March Maple Madness Driving Tour  - Statewide, Ohio
A statewide event sponsored by the Ohio Maple Producers Association and syrup makers across Ohio. Spend a day in Ohio's beautiful countryside and see how clear, sweet sap from the maple tree becomes golden, delicious maple syrup. See website for details.

http://www.ohiomaple.org/maple-madness.html

Friday, April 24, 2015

April 23-26, 2015 86th Annual Geauga County Maple Festival

April 23-26, 2015  86th Annual Geauga County Maple Festival
Chardon, Ohio
The festival celebrates the production of maple syrup, a leading agricultural industry in Northern Ohio. Events include two grand parades, maple syrup judging & auction, queen's contest, photo contest, "Sap Run", bathtub races, craft show, concessions, rides, and continuous grandstand entertainment.

Festival opening/closing times:
(weather permitting)
Thursday  Noon - 10 p.m.
Friday  10 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Saturday  10 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Sunday   11 a.m. - 7 p.m.

**No Dogs allowed**

FREE SHUTTLE BUS SERVICE
From the ‘Sheetz Plaza’ to the Square
Saturday – 11am to 9pm and Sunday – 9am to 6pm


http://www.maplefestival.com/

Tuesday, March 17, 2015

Diabetic Dish of the Week - Maple-Glazed Pears and Cereal

Start your day off with this Diabetic Friendly Dish of the Week, Maple-Glazed Pears and Cereal.


Maple-Glazed Pears and Cereal

Ingredients

 4 ripe medium pears
 1/3 cup desired dried fruit, such as dried cranberries, cherries, apricots, or raisins
 3 tablespoons chopped walnuts, toasted
 1 tablespoons sugar-free maple syrup
 1/2 cup pear nectar or apple juice
 3 cups cooked multigrain cereal


Directions

1 - Cut pears into halves, leaving stems intact on 4 of the halves. Remove cores. Arrange pears, cut sides up, in a 3-quart baking dish. Top pears with desired dried fruit and walnuts. Drizzle  with syrup. Add the pear nectar or apple juice to the baking dish.
2 - Bake, uncovered, in a 350 degree F oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until pears are tender, basting occasionally with the cooking liquid. Serve warm pear halves and dried fruit with hot cereal. Drizzle with any remaining cooking liquid. Makes 8 servings.

Nutrition Facts Per Serving:

Servings Per Recipe: 8
PER SERVING: 149 cal., 3 g total fat 9 mg sodium, 30 g carb. 5 g fiber, 3 g pro.

Tuesday, January 6, 2015

Maple-Stout Quick Bread

Another Quick Bread Classic from Cooking Light, Maple-Stout Quick Bread


Maple-Stout Quick Bread
Stout beer—think of Guinness, with its black color and intense richness—gives this bread a slightly bitter background note and gorgeous nut-brown hue.



Ingredients
7.88 ounces all-purpose flour (about 1 3/4 cups)
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons butter, softened
3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup stout beer
1/2 cup fat-free sour cream
5 tablespoons maple syrup, divided
Baking spray with flour (such as Baker's Joy)
5 tablespoons powdered sugar


Preparation
1. Preheat oven to 350°.

2. Weigh or lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt, stirring well with a whisk. Place butter and brown sugar in a large mixing bowl; beat with a mixer at high speed until well blended. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine beer, sour cream, and 1/4 cup syrup, stirring well with a whisk. Beating at low speed, add flour mixture and beer mixture alternately to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with flour mixture; beat just until combined.

3. Scrape batter into a 9 x 5-inch metal loaf pan coated with baking spray. Bake at 350° for 43 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs clinging. Cool 10 minutes in pan on a wire rack. Remove from pan; cool completely on wire rack.

4. Place powdered sugar in a small bowl. Add remaining 1 tablespoon syrup; stir until smooth. Drizzle glaze over cooled bread; let stand until set, if desired.

Nutritional Information
Amount per serving
Calories: 190  Fat: 5.7g  Saturated fat: 3.3g  Monounsaturated fat: 1.6g  Polyunsaturated fat: 0.4g  Protein: 2.9g Carbohydrate: 31.9g  Fiber: 0.4g  Cholesterol: 40mg  Iron: 1mg  Sodium: 247mg  Calcium: 33mg


http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/maple-stout-quick-bread

Thursday, March 6, 2014

March 8-9 & 15-16, 2014 March Maple Madness Driving Tour Statewide, Ohio

March 8-9 & 15-16, 2014  March Maple Madness Driving Tour Statewide, Ohio


A statewide event sponsored by the Ohio Maple Producers Association and syrup makers across Ohio. Spend a day in Ohio's beautiful countryside and see how clear, sweet sap from the maple tree becomes golden, delicious maple syrup. See website for details.


http://www.ohiomaple.org/

Wednesday, April 24, 2013

April 25-28, 2013 84th Annual Geauga County Maple Festival - Chardon, Ohio


April 25-28, 2013  84th Annual Geauga County Maple Festival - Chardon, Ohio
The festival celebrates the production of maple syrup, a leading agricultural industry in Northern Ohio. Events include two grand parades, maple syrup judging & auction, queen's contest, photo contest, "Sap Run", bathtub races, craft show, concessions, rides, and continuous grandstand entertainment.



GEAUGA COUNTY MAPLE FESTIVAL!!
April 25, 26, 27, & 28, 2013

2013 IS OUR 84th YEAR !!

The Geauga County Maple Festival is held on beautiful Chardon Square and opens on Thursday of the last full weekend in April. The festival celebrates the production of maple syrup, a leading agricultural industry in Northern Ohio.

Events include two grand parades, maple syrup judging & auction, queen's contest, photo contest, "Sap Run", bathtub races, craft show, concessions, rides, and continuous grandstand entertainment.


http://www.maplefestival.com/homecountdown.html