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Maximize Flavor with Fresh Homemade Pineapple Juice and Crushed Pineapple
Have a Recipe That Calls for Pineapple? Skip Store-Bought and Choose These Homemade Versions
From cocktails to appetizers to baked goods, there are so many delicious recipes that make use of pineapple. Unfortunately, if you’re looking to use fresh pineapple, you may find yourself missing an ingredient when the recipe asks for pineapple juice, crushed pineapple, or some other variation of the fruit. But don’t worry – you can prep all of these different ingredients in your own kitchen, letting you enjoy the full flavor of fresh pineapple and avoiding any added sugars. Even better, they only take a few minutes to create. Read on to learn how to make your own pineapple juice and crushed pineapple, and how to store them so they’re ready to go when a recipe calls.
(more…)Ready to Go Bananas? Try These 3 Sweet Pineapple-Banana Recipes
Pineapple and Banana Come Together for the Perfect Tropical Summer Treat
While pineapple and coconut might be a classic pairing (hello, pina coladas!), there’s another tropical fruit combo we can’t get enough of: pineapple and banana. Even better, our new partnership with Dominican Republic-based banana producer Fresh Fruit Holdings means there’s no better to time to get creative in the kitchen. From baked goods to blended beverages, we’ve found three recipes that feature our favorite fruits and prove that pineapple and banana are truly a power duo.
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Tagged banana bread, banana recipe, bananas, breakfast, pancakes, pineapple recipes, recipe, recipe ideas, recipes, summer pineapple, summer recipes, tropical recipes
Superfood Pineapple Smoothie Recipes
Dating back to ancient healing practices and Native American medicine, pineapples have long been regarded as a pain-relieving, energy-boosting, anti-inflammatory power fruit. Packed with vitamin C, manganese, and the protein bromelain, they help fight disease and improve digestion. Want to bundle all of these health and wellness properties into one quick sip? Try one of these three healthy superfood pineapple smoothie recipes to start your day off right or recharge after a long workout!
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Tagged bromelain, chestnut hill farms, cut pineapple, health, healthy, healthy recipes, pineapple, pineapple farm, pineapple recipe, pineapple recipes, pineapples, recipe, recipes, smoothie, summer, vitamin C
Send off Summer with a Labor Day Party
Sayonara, summer! We are waving goodbye to the warmest season to make way for crisper autumn days. Before we welcome fall, it’s only fitting to throw summer a going-away bash. Use the long weekend to gather friends and family for an end-of-summer labor day party. At Chestnut Hill Farms, we have the perfect summer-inspired menu lined up to satisfy your guests.
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Tagged back-to-school, bromelain, dinner, DIY, drink recipe, fruit, holidays, hospitality, party, party ideas, pineapple, pineapple dessert, pineapple recipe, pineapple recipes, pineapples, recipe, recipes, snack, summer, vitamin C
How to Throw the Perfect Pineapple End of Summer BBQ
Grilled Pineapple Galore: A Sweet Goodbye
We’re all sad to see summer go, but what better way to end the season than with a celebration of all the great sunny times you’ve had? With a few pineapples at hand, you can create the perfect end of summer BBQ party with all your loved ones for an unforgettable night. We’ve got a few ideas to spark up that pineapple party fever, and we all know you can never have too much pineapple. To get this party started, you need a sweet backyard, a BBQ grill master (master level optional), lots of drinks and all the best people that need a little summer celebration to look forward to.
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Tagged appetizer, bromelain, chestnut hill farms, cut pineapple, dinner, drink recipe, fall pineapple recipes, fruit, health, healthy, healthy recipes, hospitality, how to cut a pineapple, party ideas, pineapple, pineapple dessert, pineapple recipe, pineapple recipes, pineapple salsa, pineapples, recipe, recipes, snack, summer
Back to School Pineapple Snacks & Crafts
School may be around the corner, but that doesn’t mean the summer fun has to end. With Chestnut Hill Farms Pineapples, you can extend the sweetness of summer with creative pineapple snacks and crafts.
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Tagged back-to-school, bromelain, chestnut hill farms, DIY, health, health benefits, healthy, healthy kid recipes, healthy recipes, how to, kid crafts, kid friendly recipes, kid recipes, kid-friendly, pineapple, pineapple dessert, pineapple recipe, pineapple recipes, recipe, recipes, smoothie, snack, summer, vitamin C
Perfectly Patriotic Grilled Pineapple Recipes
Fire Up the Grill this Fourth of July
Celebrate the Fourth of July with an all-American backyard barbecue! Nothing says sweet summertime quite like friends, family, fireworks and a fired-up grill. Treat your guests to these delightfully different grilled pineapple recipes for a refreshing twist on classic summer favorites.
Grilled Memorial Day Pineapple Treats
Fire Up the Grill this Memorial Day
Memorial Day weekend is the official welcome party to the summer season. Whether you celebrate the long weekend with BBQs, pool parties or beach days, it’s the perfect time to officially welcome sweet summer days. These Memorial Day pineapple treats are easy to grill up and perfectly capture the spirit of summer.
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Tagged bromelain, health, healthy, healthy recipes, hospitality, party ideas, pineapple, pineapple dessert, pineapple farm, pineapple recipe, pineapple recipes, pineapples, recipe, recipes, snack, vitamin C
The Ultimate Easter Recipes Round-Up
Happy Easter from Chestnut Hill Farms
Spring is in the air and we are buzzing with excitement for a certain bright and sunny holiday- Easter! You may associate Easter with egg hunts and chocolate bunnies, but at Chestnut Hill Farms we love to bring our favorite prickly fruit to the party! Versatile and sweet, pineapple pairs wonderfully with many classic Easter recipes and brings a fresh twist to the table.
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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