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How To Plan A Healthy BBQ for The 4th of July

Monday, June 3rd, 2013

Light & Fresh Potato Salad is the perfect complement to any BBQ!

Are you planning a 4th of July family barbecue? It’s not an easy task feeding the extended family. Family members have different food wants and needs. But there’s one thing for sure you will need to make a priority – serving healthy barbecue food.

 

Hearn Kirkwood is here to help you throw a healthy and fabulous barbecue this 4th of July.

 

When too much junk food is served at a family BBQ, you can expect guests and yourself to have bloated waistlines and morning sickness the next day.

 

Here are some healthy food alternatives you can try out to create a fun and delicious family BBQ:

 

  1. Grill Grass Fed Steak.  Grass fed steaks are better cuts of meat than ordinary steaks. You can serve the steak with salad or pasta salad.
  2. Serve meat on a stick. This can help your family eat in moderation (portion control is a must) during the big family BBQ. Great meats you can serve on a stick are beef cuts, chicken, and pork. Don’t forget to serve your meat on a stick with dipping sauces such as BBQ, sriracha, or mustard sauce.
  3. Serve skewer vegetables as well as skewer fruits. Some amazing summer vegetables you can serve as skewer vegetables for the big summer party are mushrooms, brussel sprouts and zucchini.

 

More importantly, know the estimated amount of guests that will show up to your BBQ weeks in advance. Have plenty of fresh water available for partygoers and promote guests to drink water for every other alcohol beverage.

 

With these tips, party guests will remain full and chipper. Best of all, they will be eager to attend your next big party gathering.

 

Food shop at Hearn Kirkwood for the best meats, seafoods, drinks and desserts a party host/ party hostess could ask for!

 

See What’s Fresh today at Hearn Kirkwood.

 

To contact Hearn Kirkwood call 410.712.6000 (Baltimore), 301.621.2992 (Washington DC), or visit our website!

 

Hearn Kirkwood is a privately held Food Service Distributor specializing in produce, meat, poultry, dairy, and seafood. We purchase 90% of our fresh produce direct from California, Florida, Texas, etc. with the balance supplied by local markets. We are located within one mile of Route 295 and I95 providing us with easy access to Baltimore, Washington and Virginia.

 

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http://www.essortment.com/advice-planning-family-barbecue-64716.html

http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2012/06/20/healthy-bbq/

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How To Enhance Your Quality Of Life With Fruits And Vegetables

Monday, May 13th, 2013

Summer is a great time of year to better your diet and enhance your quality of life. One small change that can make a big difference in your life is to eat fresh fruits and vegetables every day.

 

Eating plenty of fruits and vegetables a day is a must to maintain good health throughout your lifetime.

 

Vegetables and fruits can enable your body to reduce your risk of heart disease, stroke and maintain good blood pressure. Fruits and vegetables can also ward off certain types of cancers and improve your digestive tract processes. You can even improve your eye vision.

 

How many fruits and vegetables should a person have a day?

 

The Dietary guidelines suggest that an individual eat 5 to 13 servings of fruits and vegetables per day. That is 2.5 to 6.5 cups of fruits and vegetables a day.

 

The amount of fruits and vegetables you will need to maintain a healthy weight and overall health is based on the amount of calories you will need a day.

 

You should have plenty of leafy greens in your diet and you should consider dried fruit to eat on the go.

 

Here are some recommended leafy greens:

 

  • Lettuce
  • Spinach
  • Swiss Chard
  • Mustard Greens
  • Broccoli
  • Cabbage
  • Kale
  • And Brussels sprouts.

 

What are fruits you should consider?

 

  • Oranges
  • Lemons
  • Limes
  • Grapefruit

 

Eat your fruits and vegetables and you will rarely have irritable bowel movements such as painful constipation or overly loose bowels.

 

If you have bad eyesight, you should eat carrots. Carrots have vitamin A that helps improve night vision. Overall fruits and vegetables can reduce your risk of eye diseases such as cataract and macular degeneration that affect people as they age.

 

To keep fruits and vegetables as fresh as possible, follow these instructions:

 

  • Always have the fruits and vegetables visible to you so they won’t go bad.
  • Have fruits and vegetables at every year – salads, stir-fry and fruit salads.

 

Here are great benefits you reap from eating fruits and vegetables:

 

  • Your increase the fiber you have for your body everyday.
  • You will be able to moderate the sugar and salt in your diet better.
  • You will have more energy while feeling fuller at every meal.
  • Your chances of having cavities will lower by 10.

 

Hearn Kirkwood also procures and provides our customers with a variety of quality perishable products at highly competitive prices.

See What’s Fresh today.

 

To contact Hearn Kirkwood call 410.712.6000 (Baltimore), 301.621.2992 (Washington DC), or visit our website!

 

Hearn Kirkwood is a privately held Food Service Distributor specializing in produce, meat, poultry, dairy, and seafood. We purchase 90% of our fresh produce direct from California, Florida, Texas, etc. with the balance supplied by local markets. We are located within one mile of Route 295 and I95 providing us with easy access to Baltimore, Washington and Virginia.

 

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Source:

http://www.headtohealth.com/2011/05/7-benefits-of-eating-fresh-fruits-and-vegetables/

http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/vegetables-full-story/

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Summer Parties: How To Protect Yourself From Food Poisoning

Tuesday, May 7th, 2013

Ginger-Lime Kale with Squash & Chickpeas

As we go into summer party season, it is more important than ever to learn how to protect yourself and party guests from food poisoning.

 

In the United States 1 in 6 people suffer from food poisoning every year. The most common food poison is E. coli because the food supply of Americans is from global and local food sources.

 

The benefit of having global and local food sources is the availability of fresh produce year round of fruits and vegetables.

 

Food poisoning can result in major illness and even death from eating perishable produce.

 

Although scientists have not discovered the precise source of food borne illness, symptoms can last 2 to 10 days on average.

 

Food poisoning can happen from food contamination or simply from someone handling food not washing his or hands properly prior to serving or packing food.

 

One of the best ways to protect one from food poisoning is to eat fresh produce as much as possible.

 

Most food poisoning cases come from meat such as poultry that carries salmonella or campylobacter.

 

When you are cooking meat, always use a food thermometer. This will help you kill harmful bacteria while keeping your meat juicy and tender.

 

Meat should always be well cooked or t least 160 F to remove E. coli from food.

 

Here are some other healthy habits of food preparation you should follow to avoid food poisoning:

 

  • Wash fruits and vegetables with soap if they are raw fruits and vegetables. This cleaning ritual is especially important for leafy greens because they have crevasses where E. coli can hide.
  • Never cut meat on the same cutting board you chop vegetables or fruits.
  • Always keep ready-to-eat food products separate from raw products.
  • Leftovers should be immediately refrigerated.
  • Clean all cooking utensils with soap and hot water before and after handling utensils.

 

For guaranteed fresh produce, meat, seafood, poultry, or diary products, stop by Hearn Kirkwood.

 

Our food products arrive daily from California, Mexico, Texas, Florida and Maryland.

 

Hearn Kirkwood also procures and provides our customers with a variety of quality perishable products at highly competitive prices.

See What’s Fresh today.

 

To contact Hearn Kirkwood call 410.712.6000 (Baltimore), 301.621.2992 (Washington DC), or visit our website!

 

Hearn Kirkwood is a privately held Food Service Distributor specializing in produce, meat, poultry, dairy, and seafood. We purchase 90% of our fresh produce direct from California, Florida, Texas, etc. with the balance supplied by local markets. We are located within one mile of Route 295 and I95 providing us with easy access to Baltimore, Washington and Virginia.

 

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http://abcnews.go.com/Health/Wellness/protect-food-poisoning/story?id=14022017&page=2

http://health.usnews.com/usnews/health/healthday/080116/u-s-food-safety-protect-yourself-against-food-poisoning.htm

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The Quick Meals And Health Benefits Of Spinach

Tuesday, March 19th, 2013

On Tuesday March 26th, it is national Spinach day. Spinach is a delicious vegetable full of nutritional value.

 

This article will highlight the health benefits of spinach and provide you a few quick recipes.

 

Spinach is a green, leafy vegetable that protects your body from many health risks such as heart disease, colon cancer, osteoporosis, arthritis, and vision loss.

 

Spinach includes beta carotene, vitamins C, E, and K. It is considered a miracle vegetable because it improves your physical health and your temperament at the same time.

 

Here are some delicious spinach recipes you can try today:

 

Parmesan Spinach cakes. This is a great spinach appetizer that only takes 40 minutes to cook. You will need:

 

  • Fresh spinach
  •  ½ cup of skim ricotta cheese/ low fat cottage cheese
  • Parmesan cheese
  • 2 eggs (beaten)
  • Clove Garlic (minced)
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon of fresh, ground pepper

Finely chop your spinach and combine your ingredients. Place the spinach mixture in muffin pans that are coated with cooking spray. The spinach should be cooked for 20 minutes at 400 degrees.

 

Sesame Garlic Spinach. This dish originates from Korea. It includes spinach, dark sesame oil, garlic and toasted sesame seeds.

 

You should also use 1 Tbsp of sugar, 1 Tbsp of soy sauce and salt.

 

You should sautée the spinach and other ingredients into a sitck-free skillet on high. The sesame seeds should be toasted separately.

 

Don’t forget to stir in sugar and soy sauce as a final touch.

 

Rosemary Spinach Soup. This is an easy soup to make and goes wonderful with a sandwich or light meal. The rosemary blends flawlessly with the spinach soup. Any seasonal greens can be used for this soup.

 

The soup includes:

  • Onion
  • Garlic
  • Rosemary
  • ¼ Salt
  • Pepper
  • Diced Red Potatoes (boil for 15 minutes).
  • Nutmeg
  • 1 table spoon of butter
  • 4 cups of chick broth/ vegetable broth/ water

 

Cook spinach for 10 minutes are more. Then puree it to a soup. Garnish the soup with nutmeg and top it with curtons.

 

Let Hearn Kirkwood help you making healthy and delicious spinach meals today such as Spinach Gruyere Quiche.

 

Hearn Kirkwood has a wide variety of healthy vegetables, fruits, meat, seafood and beverage selections for you. See What’s Fresh today.

 

To contact Hearn Kirkwood call 410.712.6000 (Baltimore), 301.621.2992 (Washington DC), or visit our website!

 

Hearn Kirkwood is a privately held Food Service Distributor specializing in produce, meat, poultry, dairy, and seafood. We purchase 90% of our fresh produce direct from California, Florida, Texas, etc. with the balance supplied by local markets. We are located within one mile of Route 295 and I95 providing us with easy access to Baltimore, Washington and Virginia.

 

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Source: http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes_menus/recipe_slideshows/healthy_spinach_recipes

http://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/spinach_with_sesame_and_garlic/

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National Chocolate Awareness Week: The Health Benefits Of Chocolate

Monday, March 11th, 2013

Dark Chocolate is a excellent treat to eat for National Chocolate Awareness Day!

Great news! It’s National Chocolate Awareness Week! Chocolate is not only a delightful treat but a healthy one.

 

This article will provide you a list of health benefits that come from eating chocolate and give you some fun ways to celebrate National Chocolate Awareness Week.

 

National Chocolate Awareness week is like heaven to choc-aholics.

 

There are hundreds and thousands of chocolate treats out there – milk chocolate, dark chocolate and white chocolate are used in a variety of recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert.

 

Dark chocolate, milk chocolate and white chocolate are delicious to the taste and the texture of these chocolates are amazing.

 

Chocolate can up your serotonin, phenylethlamine, and endorphins to make you feel happy as a playful puppy.

Here are health benefits you can reap from eating chocolate:

-Chocolate can replenish women menstruating with magnesium, iron, potassium, and vitamins when their menstruation cycles have drained them of energy.

 

-Sweet, rich dark chocolate can help you maintain good cardiovascular health. Have at least one or two servings of dark chocolate every week. This will lower your risk of heart failure by 1/3rd.

 

-Dark chocolate can maintain low blood pressure if you one square of dark chocolate a day because dark chocolate includes flavonoids and antioxidant compounds that make veins and arteries more flexible. If you are not a fan of dark chocolate, you can substitute it with a few apples a day.

 

-Dark chocolate can help with weight loss by making you crave sweet, salty and fatty food less.

 

-Feed children chocolate daily to lower their stress levels and help them feel happier and smile more. You can even silent a baby from screaming by putting chocolate on the pacifier.

 

-Chocolate can serve as sun protection with its high levels of flavanols that prevent your skin from suffering from severe sunburn.

 

Chocolate can make your smarter, happier, and more energized?

 

What more could you ask for?

 

Hearn Kirkwood has a wide variety of healthy chocolate,  fruits, meat, seafood and beverage selections for you. See What’s Fresh today.

To contact Hearn Kirkwood call 410.712.6000 (Baltimore), 301.621.2992 (Washington DC), or visit our website!

 

Hearn Kirkwood is a privately held Food Service Distributor specializing in produce, meat, poultry, dairy, and seafood. We purchase 90% of our fresh produce direct from California, Florida, Texas, etc. with the balance supplied by local markets. We are located within one mile of Route 295 and I95 providing us with easy access to Baltimore, Washington and Virginia.

 

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Source: http://www.national-awareness-days.com/chocolate-week.html

http://www.womenshealthmag.com/health/benefits-of-chocolate?page=1

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7 Fresh Irish Dinner And Dessert Ideas

Monday, March 4th, 2013

St. Patrick’s Day will be here shortly! It’s time to prepare a menu of green deliciousness to celebrate St.Patty’s Day! Hearn Kirkwood is here to provide you a list of fresh, healthy St.Patrick’s Day traditional Irish dinners and desserts just in time for the holiday. Yes this includes fabulous shepherd’s pie, corned beef and cabbage as well as Irish soda bread recipes! Get started on your green pride menu now!

 

  1. The Squash and Sausage Shepherd’s Pie. This dish is out of this world flavorful with mashed butternut squash and sweet Italian sausage. It takes about 40 minutes to prepare and 15 to 20 minutes to cook at 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. Creamy Potato Casserole comfort food. This dish originates from the Irish meal Champ. It features spring onions, cream cheese, butter and milk. If you’re a lover of cooked ham and Dijon mustard, include them in your casserole. It only takes 30 minutes to prepare and 1 hour and 10 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit to bake.
  3. Potato Frittata. This dish makes for a wonderful appetizer because it is full of color and composed of Irish garden crop and flavorful egg. The meal includes cherry tomatoes, green onions and fresh parsley. It takes 25 minutes to prepare, 10 minutes to cook and 18 minutes to bake at 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
  4. Asparagus Flatbread is another great Irish appetizer for all you seasonal veggie lovers. This dish includes asparagus, green onion and yellow squash.  It only takes 16 minutes at 450 degrees Fahrenheit.

 

Learn how to make these fabulous Irish dishes today.

 

And don’t forget to feature some good Irish desserts! Here are just a few of our St.Patrick’s Day dessert recommendations:

 

  • Guinness Float. This is an adult dessert that includes 1 ounce of Baileys Irish Cream, 1 ounce of Irish Whiskey, 6 large egg yolks, ½ cup of sugar, 1 cup of whole milk, 1 cup of heavy cream, ½ vanilla been, chocolate bitters, and 2 ounces of Guinness stout.. Read directions.
  • Chocolate Stout Cupcakes. This is a delicious way to incorporate beer into your desserts. It blends the taste of chocolate with coffee notes. If you love cupcakes with a light texture, you’ll love these cupcakes. They only take 40 minutes to cook Chocolate Stout Cupcakes.
  • Rum Raisin Rice Pudding. This is a perfect dish for dark rum lovers! It includes raisins, dark rum, white basmati rice, kosher salt, sugar, egg, and vanilla extract. It only takes 42 minutes to cook. Learn how to make rum raisin rice pudding.

 

Hearn Kirkwood has a wide variety of healthy fruits, meat, seafood and beverage selections for you. See What’s Fresh today.

To contact Hearn Kirkwood call 410.712.6000 (Baltimore), 301.621.2992 (Washington DC), or visit our website!

 

Hearn Kirkwood is a privately held Food Service Distributor specializing in produce, meat, poultry, dairy, and seafood. We purchase 90% of our fresh produce direct from California, Florida, Texas, etc. with the balance supplied by local markets. We are located within one mile of Route 295 and I95 providing us with easy access to Baltimore, Washington and Virginia.

 

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Source: http://www.bhg.com/holidays/st-patricks-day/recipes/fresh-ideas-for-st-patricks-day-dinner/

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The Health Benefits of Mediterranean Food And Lemon Water

Monday, February 25th, 2013

Did you know there are ways to prevent heart disease and cleanse your body for better health? If you did not know, Hearn Kirkwood is here to tell you about great food and beverage choices that will not only make you feel healthier but we also bring joy to your taste buds.

To reduce your chance of having heart disease in your life, we recommend starting a Mediterranean diet.

The Mediterranean diet can reduce your chances of experiencing heart attacks, strokes, and heart disease by 30 percent.

A Mediterranean diet consists of the following food products that lower risk factors for high cholesterol. hypertension, and obesity:

-Olive Oil

-Nuts (walnuts, almonds, and hazelnuts)

-Beans

-Fish

-Fruits

-Vegetables

 

The Mediterranean diet is not about sticking to low-fat diets. Most people find sticking to low fat diets challenging. The Mediterranean diet is about maintaining good health.

At least an ounce of nuts should be consumed a day. You should have three servings of fruit every day and two servings of vegetables.

Consume fish at least 3 times a week with beans, peas and lentils. If you are not a fish lover, go for white meat rather than read meat.

As for beverages, we recommend seven glasses of wine a week and two glasses of lemon water a day.

How can warm lemon water benefit your health?

If you drink lemon water you can reap the following health benefits:

 

-Better digestion stimulation. This will help your body burn more fats and promote weight loss. This happens because the warm lemon water raises body temperature that helps the body burn more food calories. The warm water will flush old food out of your digestive track.

-Cleanse your body of bowel bacteria buildup. The warm lemon water has the ability to do this because the lemon juice can flush mucus and bowels out of you fully from the previous day.

-Lemon water helps the liver create more enzymes to help you digest food better.

-Lemon water is a great source of Vitamin C. This vitamin helps strengthen your immune system. It will also give your skin a beautiful glow.


Hearn Kirkwood has a wide variety of healthy fruits, meat, seafood and beverage selections for you. See What’s Fresh today.

To contact Hearn Kirkwood call 410.712.6000 (Baltimore), 301.621.2992 (Washington DC), or visit our website!

Hearn Kirkwood is a privately held Food Service Distributor specializing in produce, meat, poultry, dairy, and seafood. We purchase 90% of our fresh produce direct from California, Florida, Texas, etc. with the balance supplied by local markets. We are located within one mile of Route 295 and I95 providing us with easy access to Baltimore, Washington and Virginia.

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Source: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/26/health/mediterranean-diet-can-cut-heart-disease-study-finds.html?smid=fb-nytimes
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3 Quick and Healthy Seafood Meals

Saturday, February 23rd, 2013

Do you need a healthy diet makeover? If yes, Hearn Kirkwood is here to get you started on a healthier diet with quick and easy seafood meal ideas. This article will provide you details about the health benefits of seafood and three wonderful recipes you can try today.

 

Seafood is a must for a healthy diet because it’s an excellent source of protein and low in saturated fats.
Your body can start reaping the benefits of seafood by eating seafood at least two times a week because fish is rich in Omega 3 essential fatty acids. Salmon, trout, mackerel, sardines and crabs all have a great level of Omega 3 fatty acids.
By eating seafood, you will reduce your chances of putting your health at risk of cardiovascular disease, poor cholesterol, prostate cancer, asthma and  and high blood pressure. The Omega 3 fatty acids can also delay symptoms of dementia and slow the process of Alzheimer’s disease. You can even combat depression.
Our best advice for including seafood in your healthy diet is to consume seafood in moderation.

The following seafood dishes can help you get in the habit of eating healthier and you won’t have to sacrifice flavor meals:
1. Try salmon dishes. Two great salmon dishes are herbed salmon and salmon burgers. The herbed salmon is simply salmon topped with dill weed, tarragon, parsley and chives. The salmon should be lightly buttered and drizzled with lemon for a refreshing lunch or dinner. If you are in the mood for burgers, go for the Salmon burgers rather than beef burgers. To make this meal, simply coat your salmon with spice blended panko bread crumbs. Top your salmon burgers with mayonnaise blended with lemon juice and red onions.
2. Coconut Shrimp topped with Mango sauce. Enjoy steamed shrimp with the zingy mango sauce and shredded coconut. You’ll feel like you’re in paradise. Or try  the shrimp bruschetta salad. This salad features toasted french bread, cherry tomatoes, Italian parsley. It goes great with Asian sweet, red chili sauce.
3. Tuna Club sandwich. Make your tuna how you like it and top it with creamy ranch dressing and roasted red sweet peppers to give it a great kick.

Hearn Kirkwood has a wide variety of healthy fruits, meat, seafood and beverage selections for you. See What’s Fresh today.

 

To contact Hearn Kirkwood call 410.712.6000 (Baltimore), 301.621.2992 (Washington DC), or visit our website!

 

Hearn Kirkwood is a privately held Food Service Distributor specializing in produce, meat, poultry, dairy, and seafood. We purchase 90% of our fresh produce direct from California, Florida, Texas, etc. with the balance supplied by local markets. We are located within one mile of Route 295 and I95 providing us with easy access to Baltimore, Washington and Virginia.

 

 

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Source: http://www.streetdirectory.com/food_editorials/cooking/seafood_recipes/why_seafood_is_so_healthy.html

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Best Valentines Day Marriage Proposal Dinner Ideas

Tuesday, February 12th, 2013

Are you proposing to the love of your life this Valentine’s Day? If yes, what better way to do it than with a delicious homemade dinner?

 

Hearn Kirkwood is here to make this the Best Valentine’s Day thus far by providing great ways to do a marriage proposal with food!

 

When doing a marriage proposal, you have to set the mood right and we all know one way to a woman/ man’s heart is through his stomach.

 

To pick out the perfect marriage proposal meal for your lover, you need to pay attention to detail. You need to learn about your beloved’s dislikes, likes and more importantly whether he/she has any food allergies. The last thing you want to do is land your lover in ER.

 

One meal most love is a good southern dinner! And of course some, sweet tea!

 

One of our favorite Valentine’s Day Dinners is chicken stew with Dixie cornbread!

 

For the cornbread you will definitely need a cast iron skillet. We recommend adding a little sugar to your cornbread to please your significant other’s sweet tooth.

 

You may even want to make homemade macaroni and cheese, with sweet and sour green beans and serve watermelon for dessert.

 

But how will you conceal the engagement ring?

 

You can in one of the following ways:

 

  1. Attach ring to an edible teddy bear or wrap your ring up in a box of chocolate to give after dinner.
  2. Put the engagement ring in an ice cube. Put the ice cube in a glass of wine or other beverage. When your lover realizes what is in the glass, get down on one knee and do it!
  3. Bake a cupcake and put the ring on the icing. We recommend a Red Velvet Cupcake for Valentine’s Day.

 

 

Hearn Kirkwood has a wide variety of healthy fruits, meat, seafood and beverage selections for you to choose. See What’s Fresh today.

 

To contact Hearn Kirkwood call 410.712.6000 (Baltimore), 301.621.2992 (Washington DC), or visit our website!

 

Hearn Kirkwood is a privately held Food Service Distributor specializing in produce, meat, poultry, dairy, and seafood. We purchase 90% of our fresh produce direct from California, Florida, Texas, etc. with the balance supplied by local markets. We are located within one mile of Route 295 and I95 providing us with easy access to Baltimore, Washington and Virginia.

 

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Source: http://www.southernplate.com/2009/08/six-meals-to-a-marriage-proposal.html

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Valentines Day: How To Plan A Healthy Seafood Dinner For Two

Monday, February 4th, 2013

Valentine's Day Dinner For Two

Do you want a quiet, romantic dinner for two this Valentine’s Day? If yes, you won’t find it at a restaurant. Valentine’s Day dinner outings are not only hard to enjoy but also challenging to make reservations. There’s a solution. Have a romantic dinner for two at home. Homemade dinners are not only healthier but also more intimate. You can cook dinner together as a couple or surprise your special someone.

 

No matter the choice, Hearn Kirkwood is here to make your Valentine’s Day dinner superb with affordable, healthy dinner meals for two ideas.

 

One delicious Valentine’s Day meal is homemade pasta. It is super budget friendly and elegant when topped with a splendid sauce such as Bolognese and composed of pancetta and sage.

 

We recommend cooking homemade pasta such as the Tagliatelle. This pasta dish includes Italian unsmoked cured bacon, extra-virgin olive oil, parmigiano-reggiano, fresh parsley, garlic and more. Get the gourmet recipe here.

 

If you and your significant other are huge seafood lovers, consider serving steamed mussels and fish parchment. Mussels taste best when buttered and served with sake and chilis. As for fish in parchment, that’s easy to prepare, simplly add your favorite vegetables to a parchment packet and the fish to create a whole meal. Hailbut is a very popular fish to try for this dish. Learn more details about this splendid seafood dish.

 

The fish recipe goes wonderfully with a tomato and Camembert tart. The tomato and Camembert tart features a flaky pastry crust, Camembert cheeses, plum tomatoes and herb oil for you and your loved one to enjoy as a side dish.

 

We recommend following this meal up with a Shrimp Bisque Bourbon because the soup is wonderfully creamy, flavorful and perfectly garnished with shrimp.

 

But most importantly, you cannot forget dessert! A very healthy Valentine dessert is Honey Vinaigrette Avocado and Strawberries, which are blended in honey lemon dressing to serve as a salad or dessert. The treat goes perfectly with grilled chicken and fish.

 

To make the Honey Vinaigrette Avocado and Strawberries you will need lemon juice, honey, olive oil, sea salt, black pepper, strawberries, and avocados. Learn more details on this fabulous salad here.

 

All these meals go great with sweet or dry white wine! Enjoy!

 

Hearn Kirkwood has a wide variety of healthy fruits, meat, seafood and beverage selections for you to choose. See What’s Fresh today.

 

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Source: http://www.thekitchn.com/dinner-for-two-small-meal-idea-108595

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