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Tips & Tall Tales
Pineapples in the Hospitality and Food Industry
What the Queen Fruit Brings to the Table
Tropical, bright and refreshing, pineapples are perfect to enjoy on an afternoon picnic or day at the beach. However, these prickly fruits are far more versatile than a summer day snack. As the official symbol of hospitality, pineapples have rich associations with social status, friendship and a welcoming spirit. From breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert and décor, pineapples are a stunning addition to the food industry.
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Tagged appetizer, bromelain, dinner, drink recipe, fall pineapple recipes, food industry, food service industry, health benefits, healthy recipes, hospitality, hospitality pineapple, pineapple, pineapple in catering, pineapple in food service, pineapple in restaurants, pineapple recipes, smoothie
How to Cut a Pineapple with a Pineapple Corer
You’ve seen beautifully uniform pineapple rings at the grocery store, fancy brunches or summer cookouts. Did you know how easy they are to achieve? Grab a fresh pineapple and a pineapple corer and get ready for some magic.
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Tagged DIY, fruit, healthy, how to, how to core a pineapple, how to cut a pineapple, pineapple, pineapple corer, pineapple how to, pineapple recipes, pineapples, recipe
Slam Dunk March Madness Recipes
Game-time Snack Recipes that Will Have You Cheering for More
March Madness is a time of year when basketball fans fill out their brackets and get ready to cheer on the top teams in the country to see who will out-hoop the rest. All of the top college teams in the country have one goal: playing in the Final Four at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas.
Brighten Your Plate for National Nutrition Month 2019
Enjoy Every Bite of National Nutrition Month
As the Earth blooms into spring, March brings an opportunity for transformation into our lives with National Nutrition Month. Sponsored by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, National Nutrition Month highlights the importance of making informed food decisions and developing beneficial eating habits in our day-to-day.
From lack of time to staying on budget, there are plenty of reasons we eat the way we do. In fact, 82% of Americans do not want to give up foods they like in order to eat healthier. However, incorporating a few smart swaps into meal prep can actually bring an abundance of flavor and nutrition to your food habits.
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Tagged bromelain, health, health benefits, healthy, National Nutrition Month, National Nutrition Month 2019, smoothie, vitamin C
Giving Back to Our Costa Rica Community
Growing More than Food in Costa Rica
Here at Chestnut Hill Farms, we are passionate about what we do. Our first customer began with a handshake and a contract written on a table napkin, and we continue that relationship-based model of business to this day.
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Tagged chestnut hill farms, costa rica, fructus foundation, pineapples
Colorful Foods for a Healthy New Year
Showcasing Colorful Produce for a Bright New Year
The beginning of the year means New Years resolutions and a fresh commitment to healthy eating. Consumers are open to trying self-improvement trends, and new brands look less intimidating. Along with health labels, bright and colorful produce gleams with promise of a “New You.”
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Tagged colorful foods, new year, pineapple, produce news
Ring in the New Year with Pineapple
Cheers the New Year with Sparkling Pineapple Libations
Pineapple is a versatile fruit, symbolizing hospitality and offering a number of important health benefits that can do everything from giving your immune system a boost to preventing disease. Add the Perfect Pineapple to your New Year’s traditions and ring in 2019 with health and good cheer. A perfect sipping libation as the ball drops, or to sip on as spring makes its way back to our hemisphere, we have a few of our favorite recipes ready to shake up your holidays.
Pineapple Mimosas
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Tagged holidays, new year, new years 2018, New Years Eve, party ideas, pineapple, pineapple champagne, pineapple cocktail
Pineapple Purchase Trends of 2018
Prickly, bright and oh-so-refreshing: there are plenty of reasons for a pineapple! In fact, the overall likelihood of a pineapple purchase has bumped up a full two percentage points from 2017 to 2018, according to Fresh Trends. What exactly drives consumers to take home this sweet fruit? We want to share with you a full breakdown of pineapple purchasers’ motivations (and why you should be one, too!)
Combat Cold & Flu Season With the Perfect Pineapple
Pineapple Health Facts
When it comes to cold and flu season, the mighty pineapple is your best bet for clearing up that stuffy nose. Pineapples are packed with nutrients and vitamins that can help ward off sickness using their secret weapon: bromelain.
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Tagged chestnut hill farms, health facts, healthy living, healthy recipes, pineapple, pineapple facts, recipes
A Perfect Pineapple Holiday Season
Perfect Pineapple Gift Ideas
Not only are our perfect pineapples available year-round, they can make for the perfect gift this holiday season! As the days of family get-togethers quickly approach, it’s time to start thinking about what presents to give to the ones that you love most. Historically, the pineapple has always been viewed as being a symbol of welcome, friendship, and hospitality for events. If the fruit were displayed during colonial times when the fruit was expensive and rare, guests knew that no expense had been spared to make them feel honored and welcomed. Make your guests feel welcome this season with these perfect pineapple gift ideas!
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Tagged chestnut hill farms, costa rica, holiday, perfect pineapple, pineapple, pineapple recipes, recipe