volume 3, issue 14
July 5 - 14, 2010

{Dive into: Huckleberries, summer fashion, and food}

Huckleberries!

It's huckleberry season and we are excited. This sweet and tart little berry is not sold commercially, so you will need to be adventurous and hunt for it yourself. Finding and cultivating huckleberries is part of the fun - because you'll need to take a day off and drive to a remote and forested location.

You may even wish to bring a little picnic and make a fun day of it.

Once you have your berries, we have recipes for you!

 

In this issue... 

Enter our giveaway: Are you a homebody or a trailblazer?

This time of year, do you find yourself restless to hit the road when you have time off, or do you prefer to quietly stay at home?

Tell us more about why you either prefer being at home, or exploring the world! Win a box of Missionary Chocolates by submitting your idea in our upcoming drawing on July 14th!

Share and win!

Business Ripples: Missionary Chocolates   

Delicious, creamy, and made with coconut milk, makes Missionary Chocolate's hand-made truffles, healthier and accessable to vegans, lactose intolerant, and gluten intolerant individuals.

They are so good, you'd never know they're better for you!

Quick fruit tart

This quick take on the French classic dessert is easy to whip up before your next summer gathering.

1 box vanilla or lemon flavor instant pudding mix
1 orange, zested
1/2 cup seedless raspberry or blackberry preserves
1 prepared graham cracker crust
1/2 pint raspberries
1/2 pint blackberries or blueberries
1 can mandrin oranges, drained
6 large strawberries, sliced
2 kiwis, sliced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint

Make pudding according to package directions and let stand 5 minutes. Stir orange zest into the pudding. Spread a thin layer of preserves across the bottom of graham cracker crust. Top with pudding. Arrange fruit on pudding, then sprinkle tart with mint.

See all recipes.

Fashion Splash: A flower on my finger

See the beautiful new wearable floral art that you can put right on your finger!

Rings are so easy to wear!

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