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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

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
http://tiaandtameraofficial.com/blog/post/move-it-monday-lemon-water-swap

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

http://www.romancestuck.com/wedding/proposals/food.htm#sthash.UnFACXRE.dpbs

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.

 

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.thekitchn.com/dinner-for-two-small-meal-idea-108595

http://www.countryliving.com/cooking/romantic-valentines-day-dinners#slide-1

Valentine’s Day Food Basket Ideas: Keeping A Healthy Heart

Monday, January 28th, 2013

Valentine’s Day is only a few weeks away. If you want to give your Valentine a gift he/she will remember fondly, consider creating a homemade food basket.

 

A food basket can be created into a very romantic Valentine’s Day gift. Why? Selecting the right food for your significant other takes a great deal of thought, love, and planning.

 

This article will provide you information how to create a wonderful Valentine’s Day Food Basket at an affordable cost.

 

Making the food basket is one of the easiest Valentine’s Day gifts you can compose.

 

To get started, you should write a list of all the potential food items you want to include in the basket and shop accordingly for a basket that can fit all potential food items.

 

The color of the basket should be a solid, traditional color such as brown, gray or black.

 

Next, go shopping for any utensils that will be needed to consume food such as glasses and dessert dishes. We also recommend you putting a small bouquet of flowers in the basket. Don’t forget to add in some gourmet chocolates to cater to your significant other’s sweet tooth.

 

Another food basket must have is your significant other’s favorite drinks of tea, coffee or alcohol beverages. Add personalized messages to each item to let your special someone know why you chose each food item within the gift basket.

 

But more importantly, you should keep healthy eating habits in mind when creating the food basket.

 

Since Valentine’s Day is a month for appreciating loved ones, you should incorporate food good for the heart.

 

When you show your loved one that a healthy heart should be a top priority, you demonstrate how much you truly appreciate and care for the person. Why? Heart disease is the number one cause of death in the U.S.A.

 

Maintaining a healthy heart reduces the chances of obesity, heart disease and diabetes.

 

Fruits and wine are great food items that promote a healthy heart.

 

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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Festive Cakes For New Year’s Eve : Red Velvet Cake

Thursday, December 27th, 2012

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2013 is soon approaching.  It’s a time for fresh starts and better lifestyles. There is no better way to bring in the New Year than with a great dessert. One increasingly popular new year dessert is red velvet cake. It’s a festive cake with a great taste. Red velvet cake can come in the form of cupcakes, truffles, and cookies. The majority of red velvet cake recipes feature cocoa and traditionally is topped with white frosting. To make red velvet cake you will need the following ingredients:

 

-2 1/2 cups of all purpose flour
-2 cups of sugar
-1 tablespoon of cocoa
-1 tsp of salt
-1 tsp of baking soda
-2 eggs
-1 1/2 cups of oil
-1 cup of buttermilk
-1 tablespoon of vinegar
-1 tsp of vanilla
- 60 ml Red food coloring

 

Put the cake in a preheat 350 degree oven. The pan  should be greased and  floured. Cook for 38 minutes. Cool down for 10 minutes. Add frosting as final touch. For delicious red velvet cake mix and topping, come to 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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How A Tomato A Day Can Keep The Doctor Away

Tuesday, October 9th, 2012

If you’re searching for a great way to improve your health, consider eating a tomato a day to keep the doctor away.

 

Recent studies show tomato helps cut down your risk of having a stroke. In fact, men who had very high levels of the antioxidant lycopene found in tomatoes had fewer strokes than men that had very low levels of lycopene in their blood.

 

The United States Department of Agriculture’s national nutrient database states, Lycopene can be found in its highest concentrations in cooked tomato products. This can include tomato paste, puree and sauce.

 

Try ready to serve marina sauce to have a serving of more than 31,000 micrograms of lycopene.

 

Even if you are not a fan of the tomato, you can get your doses of lycopene from watermelon, grapefruit, papaya and mango.

 

The U.S dietary guidelines have no recommendations for the specific amount of lycopene you should consume.

 

However, the standard fruit and vegetable intake for dietary is 2 ½ cups of fruits and vegetables to reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes. But lycopene also has the ability to cut the risk of prostate and other types of cancer. Exercising and not smoking helps cut stroke risk as well.

 

Lycopene is able to provide these great health benefits because it can reduce inflammation and prevent blood clots that would otherwise cause ischemic stroke.

 

For a great selection of nutritious and fresh foods/Beverages, shop at Hearn Kirkwood, contact Hearn Kirkwood by calling410.712.6000 (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. Since our founding in 1946, we have grown from a store front on the downtown Baltimore Produce Market to a 60,000 sq. ft. facility. Hearn Kirkwood purchases 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.

 

Hearn Kirkwood currently operates a fleet of 33 refrigerated trucks. Our service area includes all of Maryland, Washington D.C., Delaware and Northern Virginia – with limited service to Fredericksburg, Philadelphia, and New Jersey.

 

You can follow us on Facebook and Twitter as well!

 

Source: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10000872396390444897304578044680394134430.html?mod=e2fb

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World Vegetarian Day Recipes: Healthy And Simple

Monday, October 1st, 2012

It’s October and also Vegetarian Day! No matter if you’re a vegetarian or simply a vegetable lover, Hearn Kirkwood is here to help your October start off right with two great vegetarian recipes!

 

The first day of October is celebrated as World Vegetarian Day every year. Vegetarian dishes are healthy, delicious and simply easy to make.

 

Enjoy one of the following two vegetarian recipes:

 

The Sprouted Salad


Ingredients

-      2 cups of Sprouted Grams

-      2 cups of Sprouted Lentils

-      1tsp of Sugar

-      2-3 Onions (chopped)

-      2 Tomatoes (chopped)

-      3 Green Chilies (chopped)

-      2tbsp Lemon Juice

-      1tsp Ginger Powder

-      Tomato Sauce 1tbsp

-      ½ Coriander Leaves (chopped).

-      1tbsp Chaat Masala/ Black Pepper Powder

-      Salt

 

This dish  will fill you up while providing you plenty of nutritious value. The salad contains sprouted grams, lentils, onions, lemon juice and tomato. To prepare this meal, soak two cups of the sprouted grams and lentils for a few days so they may sprout. When sprouted, the grams and lentils should be topped with salt and sugar. Mix them well.

 

Next, Onions, tomato, green chilies, lemon juice and ginger powder should be mixed well into the sprouted grams and lentils for two minutes.

 

Last, add tomato sauce, coriander leaves, chaat masala or black pepper powder into the salad. The recipe makes for 4 servings.

 

It’s a wonderful breakfast or lunch meal. It’s enjoyed best when served cold.

 

Homemade Tropical Iceberg

If you are a coffee lover, you will enjoy this cold coffee with ice cream recipe. Sounds easy. It is easy but it’s not just any kind of cold coffee…it’s coffee with texture.

 

The texture comes from how it’s blended with ice cream and takes only 20 minutes to prepare. You will need the following ingredients:

 

-      500 ml of Chilled Whole Milk

-      3 Scoops of ice cream (preferably chocolate)

-      2 tsp of Coffee Powder

-      2tbsp Sugar

-      Drops of Vanilla Essence

-      1 cup of Chocolate Sauce

-      1 cup Fresh Cream

-      1 cup Crushed ice

-      Electronic Blender

Directions:

 

  1. Blend chilled milk with one scoop of ice cream, coffee powder and sugar.
  2. Use an electronic beater or blender to whip ice cream and coffee into a frothy mixture.
  3. Put vanilla essence into this frothy mixture of milk, ice cream and coffee.
  4. Add chocolate sauce.
  5. Beat the mixture until it’s completely consistent.
  6. Fill serving glass to the half way mark and top them with fresh cream and drizzled chocolate sauce. Fill the rest of the glass cups with coffee.
  7. Add more fresh cream and drizzle chocolate on top. Add final two scoops of increase and 2 spoonful of crushed ice in each cup.
  8. Drink with straws. Cherries or any fruit can be used for decoration.

 

For a great selection of nutritious and fresh foods/Beverages, shop at Hearn Kirkwood, contact Hearn Kirkwood by calling410.712.6000 (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. Since our founding in 1946, we have grown from a store front on the downtown Baltimore Produce Market to a 60,000 sq. ft. facility. Hearn Kirkwood purchases 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.

 

Hearn Kirkwood currently operates a fleet of 33 refrigerated trucks. Our service area includes all of Maryland, Washington D.C., Delaware and Northern Virginia – with limited service to Fredericksburg, Philadelphia, and New Jersey.

 

You can follow us on Facebook and Twitter as well!

 

Source: http://www.boldsky.com/cookery/soups-snacks-drinks/non-alcoholic-drinks/tropical-iceberg-recipe-029961.html

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How To Cook A Wonderful Valentine’s Day Meal On A Budget

Friday, February 10th, 2012

Do you need to stick to a budget this Valentine’s Day? If yes, this article will provide you information about Valentine’s Day recipes that will keep you in your budget and you can make in the comfort of your home. Read below to get started.

 

To have a romantic Valentine’s Day you do not have to eat out. Eating out screams overpriced meals for only ordinary food. Stay at home and cook one of these two recipes for a romantic feast. Add some wine and dessert to the meal plan for a wonderful Valentine’s Day.

 

Main Course: Penne Alla Vodka

 This delicious recipe will only cost you $8 and take you only 35 minutes to cook. You need the following items from the grocery store:

 

 

Ingredients

Ø 2 Tablespoons of Olive Oil

Ø ½ teaspoon red chilli flakes

Ø 1 quart marinara sauce

Ø ½ cup of vodka

Ø ½ cup of cream

Ø ½ cup Parmesan Cheese

Ø 8 Basil leaves, julienned(optional)

Ø 1 pound penne pasta

 Read the directions for this wonderful me here.

 

Appetizer: Grilled Radicchio With Thyme-Honey Drizzle

 If you enjoy appetizers, you will love this one! It only cost $4 dollars and takes 12 minutes to prepare. The following ingredients are required to make this meal:

 

Ingredients

Ø 1 small head radicchio

Ø 3 tablespoons cider vinegar

Ø 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Ø 1 teaspoon honey

Ø Salt

Ø Pepper

Ø ¼ Teaspoon Thyme

Ø 2 Tablespoons of olive oil

Ø 1 clove garlic, minced

Ø ¼ cup of shaved pecorino

 

 Directions to prepare this great dish are here.

 

As for dessert, check the grocery aisle for your favorite. Happy Valentine’s Day!

 

For a great selection of nutritious and fresh foods, shop at Hearn Kirkwood, contact Hearn Kirkwood by calling 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. Since our founding in 1946, we have grown from a store front on the downtown Baltimore Produce Market to a 60,000 sq. ft. facility. Hearn Kirkwood purchases 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.

 

Hearn Kirkwood currently operates a fleet of 33 refrigerated trucks. Our service area includes all of Maryland, Washington D.C., Delaware and Northern Virginia – with limited service to Fredericksburg, Philadelphia, and New Jersey.

 

You can follow us on Facebook and Twitter as well!

 

Source: Valentine’s Day Recipes Your Budget Will Fall In Love With