Pineapples: Nature's Healing Fruit
by Monique N.
Gilbert, B.Sc.
author of "Virtues of Soy"
  As we become more active (and as we age), aches, pains and
strains may arise. What we eat can profoundly improve our health and healing. We can help
our body repair itself and increase our sense of well-being by eating fresh pineapples.
These tropical delights have many health benefits. Learn about how pineapples are a
natural anti-inflammatory agent with abundant Vitamin C, how to pick a fresh pineapple
which has the most active nutrients including bromelain and how to make a wonderful
"Tropical Fruit Smoothie"Cookies and Cream
Cheesecake
  This week's dessert of the Week features
Cookies and Cream Cheesecake. This decadent chocolate sandwich cookie cheesecake is so
delicious the whole family will love it!
Great Homemade Valentine Gift
Chocolate
Nutty Squares
 This homemade candy would be a perfect Valentine's gift wrapped in
pretty pink plastic wrap. Make sure you make extra for all your little Valentines at
home!
One-Step Poundcake
I love making this cake, I love
eating it too! I have made this over the years for every day dinner and when guests come
over. It never fails. I hope you and yours will enjoy it as much as I do!
Valentine Hug Box & Cookies
  Yes,
it is a craft, yes it is a recipe, but the best part of it is the personal touch. The
giving of yourself. This Valentine Package should be made for anyone you care about- this
could be grandparents, a sick friend or anyone who could use a hug. Look around your
neighborhood. Look into your own family. If a class is going to create this craft think
about a small group that you would like to donate these treasures to. All will be
brightened by your efforts; your artistry; your art.
Nancy's Chocolate Covered Cherries
 This dessert is brought to us by Nancy Burton. She always has good
ideas and tries to make meal time a special event for her family. Thanks Nancy for sharing
these desserts with us! If you like chocolate-covered cherries, try this recipe.
Cannoli
This is one of my most favorite childhood
desserts; cannolis. This Italian pastry is very popular in New York bakeries. I
remember as a child growing up on Long Island seeing these delicious confections laid out
in the cooled glass Cream Puff bakery cases. The ends were sprinkled with lime green or
multicolored sprinkles. They were incredibly good.
Chocolate Spiders
  This week's Dessert of
the Week comes from noted cookbook author and chef Gregg Gillespie. His Chocolate Spiders,
featured in his popular book 1001 Chocolate Treats, are perfect for any Halloween party or
celebration! They are simple to make and delicious to eat! This book is an encyclopedia of
chocolate delights featuring all things chocolate -
from candies
to decadent chocolate cakes. Make sure to make a double batch because your little goblins
will be sure to gobble them up!
Meet the Author
Gregg
Gillespie
"1001 Muffins" and many other books
 Interview
& FREE Banana Nut Muffin recipe
  Gregg has written a
glorious salute to quick breads. Gregg has developed into one of America's foremost
bakers and cookbook authors. Currently he has over 4,000,000 books in print and is always
on the look out for writing another great book. His recipes are easy to prepare, yummy to
eat, and inspires everyone to take out their baking trays. 1001 MUFFINS is a beautiful book. Each recipe is accompanied by a beautiful color
photo of the finished product. Since there are 1001 recipes in Gregg' s book you get
the idea of how many photos there are.
See the interview and try out the FREE recipe.
Fresh Summer Compote
 This week's Dessert of the Week is brought to us by the authors
of "Recipes for Change" Molly Siple and Lissa DeAngelis. This easy to
prepare and lightfruit delight is not only delicious but low in fat and high in nutrition.
Fresh Summer Fruit Compote is only one of many exciting and delicious recipes in Siple and
DeAngelis' book. Kick off the warm weather with this bright and sparkling dish!
Ice Cream Crunch Balls
This week's Dessert of the Week is Ice Cream Crunch
Balls. These delicious goodies are a wonderful way to greet and beat the warm
weather. Try different flavors of ice cream for a terrific frozen variety pack
Cinnamon Buns
This is a great recipe from one of our members who
says, "These cinnamon rolls are a favorite of family and friends. They are always
requested when we have slipovers and for special holidays. Our 4-H group often serves food
at auctions and these are even requested to put on the menu from familiar customers and
auctioneers! They are super easy, super cheap, and best of all super yummy!"
Cake Doughnuts
This week's Dessert of the week features
homemade Cake Doughnuts. These are wonderful for breakfast and any other time of
day.
Rice Pudding
This week's Dessert of the
Week features a famous comfort food, Rice Pudding. This dish has less fat and
cholesterol but is still full of delicious flavor. The skim milk cuts back on
the fat grams.
Spicy Fruit Salad
 This
dessert is brought to us by Dr. Larrain Gillespie the author of the wildly popular weight
loss book The Goddess Diet .Dr. Gillespie, a well respected urologist/gynecologist and
doctor to the stars, has written an amazing book for women to lose weight, keep it off,and
feel great and look great. Cher the diva herself follows Dr. Gillespie's Goddess
recommendations to look and feel terrific. Her Spicy Fruit Salad is a good dessert
alternative or breakfast dish. It is tasty and simple to make. Each portion contains
only a 100 calories!
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