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Chocolate and Chili!

Most people think summer is not the season for chocolate. It melts quickly, its taste is heavier, and lots of delicious chocolate treats (hot cocoa, baked goods, etc.) are usually associated with chillier weather. But chocolate is a year round food. It can be enjoyed in the hottest heat of the summer and the coldest winter night.   You can slide a hunk of Arriba Dark Chocolate Bar into a delicious smore around a campfire, drink a refreshing COLD chocolate drink, or even use chocolate as an ingredient in a Midwest traditional dish Cincy “Skyline” Chili. One of the most unique and delicious foods I’ve ever eaten, it combines the spicy chili flavor with rich spices like clove and nutmeg. A truly unique and classic American dish! Cincy “Skyline Chili” Ingredients: ·          1 quart cold water ·          2 lbs ground beef ·          2 cups crushed tomato ·          2 onions, diced ·          4 garlic cloves, minced ·          1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce ·   

Not Just Another Diet Craze!

The gluten-free diet has become a popular diet trend lately, and even though it looks like just another diet craze, gluten-free diets may be the right choice for some people looking to become healthier. Let’s take a look at the actual benefits of a gluten-free diet. Gluten is a type of protein that is found in cereals, wheat and some grains. Gluten’s most common use is to keep the elasticity intact in foods during food production. Gluten makes bread “chewy,” and stops foods from having a sticky, doughy-like texture. Lots of high processed foods contain gluten and it is generally a good idea to cut out fried, high sugar, high processed and breaded foods.   Your health could benefits from improving cholesterol levels, promoting digestive health, and increasing energy levels. On a gluten-free diet, you would likely eat more fruits and vegetables because they are low in starch a completely gluten-free. And like any other diet, cutting out one part means either getting the

Iced Summer Drinks and Rimmers!

Sweet Summer Treats Looking to throw an unforgettable summer luau or to simply unwind after a hot summer day? Well look no more! My eSutras Organics has all the right stuff to help you create delicious luau-inspired drinks for any summer party or to help you get the most out of summer! With our delicious extract enriched sugars and our nutritious herbal tisanes your luau drinks will be the talk of the neighborhood. Check out these delicious pairings: Delicious Berry Limone Sugar rimmed Herbal Medley Tisane is a tasty pairing of rich antioxidant fruits like raspberry and strawberry with healthy herbs like tulsi, passion flower, lemongrass and spearmint make the perfect summer drink! Try our super chiller combination of pure organic Peppermint Tisane with our hugely popular Mint Sugar . This sweet and exhilarating drink will prove you can have winter in the middle of July! Relax on a slow summer day with our ultimate calming summer combo of Nirvana Tisane and Lav