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July 27, 2010
Tip of the Week: October 25th, 2008  By Cheryl Tallman and Joan Ahlers www.FreshBaby.com Many believe that the gemstone garnet got its name from thepomegranate. The tiny arils of this fruit resemble the garnet'sdeep-red color and shape. This recipe mixes the deep-red arils intocottage cheese creating the look of garnets buried in a blanket ofsnow. Try this simple dish for breakfast. The jewel and snow fillingcan also be spread onto graham crackers or celery sticks for a crunchyafter school snack or meal time side dish. Ingredients: frac12; cup small curd cottage cheese 2 tsp honey 2 Tbsp pomegranate arils 2 tsp ground pecans (optional) 2 slices whole grain toast Directions: Combine the cottage cheese, honey and pomegranatearils in a small bowl. Spread the mixture over the toast. Slice thetoast into 4 triangles and sprinkle with ground pecans. Serve withapple or peach slices. Note: Pomegranate arils are a choking hazard for children under 3 yearsold, so this recipe is best suited to children over this age. Makes 2 servings. About the authors: Cheryl Tallman and Joan Ahlers aresisters, the mothers of five children and founders of Fresh Baby ( Posted by Staff at 7:22 PM |