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Beating The Summer Heat With Cool Down Foods And Drinks

Wednesday, June 20th, 2012

Searching for ways to beat the summer heat? If yes, look no further than your dining room table. You can beat the summer heat with what you eat and drink! Hearn Kirkwood has for you some delicious food and drink recipes you can serve yourself and guests to stay cool without cranking up the AC. Read about these no-cook summer recipes now.

 

One great ways to stay cool during summer is to water down your meals. No, we don’t mean drench your meals in water. Instead, serve high water content foods such as watermelon, cucumbers, celery, iceberg lettuce, and tomatoes. These foods will keep you hydrated and help your body more effectively release heat.

 

Serve yourself a watermelon gazpacho (here) for those hot days.

 

Next, add some spice to your meals. Spicy foods help your body induce sweat, which naturally lowers your internal temperature. A delicious, spicy recipe you can try today is the Szechuan Shrimp. Now you know why people in desert environments, such as the Middle East, love spicy meals during the summer.

 

Another way to stay cool during the summer is to go green. Eat big, leafy, green salad every day of summer. Greens help thin your blood and allow your body to release body heat and cool down. A spinach salad with summer strawberries should do the trick. Here is the salad recipe.

 

With your salad, have a mojito. Mojitos have menthol from the mints that cause your body to feel cool. Mints also have a hint of spice to help with body sweat flow. But best of all mints have calming properties, so you will remain cool, calm and collected during those hot summer days.

 

Last but not least, add garlic to your meals. Garlic helps to reduce blood clotting and can decrease your body heat. This is possible because garlic increases blood circulation and allows the body to sweat moderately. Roast and spread garlic on your grilled corn this summer.

 

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.

 

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Source: http://www.delish.com/food/recalls-reviews/what-to-eat-to-beat-the-summer

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Two Must-Have Healthy Father’s Day Desserts

Thursday, June 14th, 2012

 

If you are looking for ways to make your Father very happy this Father’s Day, make him a homemade dessert! If you are not the best baker, no worries! Hearn Kirkwood has for you easy to make Father’s Day dessert recipes! Read now to learn how to make some delicious desserts! Here are two must-have Father’s Day Desserts:

 

Refrigerator Lime Cheesecake Recipe

 

Want to make a fantastic dessert that will guarantee you compliments? If yes, this lime cheesecake recipe is for you! It only takes 30 minutes to prepare and chilling to make to perfection. It serves 12.

 

These are the ingredients you will need:

-      38 ladyfingers, split

-      1 envelope of gelatin

-      ¼ cup of chilled lime juice

-      2 packets of 8 ounce cream cheese, softened

-      1 cup of sugar

-      6 ounces of white baking chocolate (melted and cooled).

-      2 teaspoons of grated lime peel

-      1 cup of heavy whipping cream

-      Fresh strawberry and lime slices

 

With these ingredients, arrange 22 of your split ladyfingers around the edges and 16 split ladyfingers on an 8-inch spring form pan. Place this aside and in a small saucepan sprinkle your gelatin over your lime juice. Let it settle for 1 minute. Heat this sauce on low heat and stir until the gelatin dissolves. Let it cool.

 

Next, get a large bowl and beat your cream cheese and sugar until its smooth. Once smooth, beat in your melted chocolate, lime peel and gelatin mixture. Fold in your whipped cream and pour it into your prepared pan. Place this pan covered in your fridge for 3 hours. For finally touches, garnish the strawberry and lime slices.

 

Another excellent dessert for Father’s Day is the 1-2-3 Blackberry Sherbet Recipe!

 

This mouth watering Blackberry sherbet recipe will surely please your dad! It only takes 10 minutes to prepare plus freezing time. The recipe can serve up to 8 people!

 

The following ingredients are needed:

-      4 cups of fresh or frozen blackberries, thawed.

-      2 cups of sugar

-      2 cups of buttermilk

 

In your food processor combine blackberries and sugar and process them until smooth. Make sure you strain and discard the seeds and pulp. Stir in the buttermilk.

Put your puree in a 13-in. X 9-in. dish. Freeze it for 1 hour. After 1 hour stir and return to the freezer. Freeze for 2 hours.

Right before serving, transfer this the sherbet back to the food process, cover it, and process it for 2-3 minutes.

Try these desserts for Father’s Day and it should be a great one.

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.

 

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Source:http://www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/Holiday—Celebration-Recipes/Father-s-Day-Recipes/Father-s-Day-Desserts

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Top 3 Shrimp on A Barbie Summer Recipes

Wednesday, June 6th, 2012

 

It’s summer. This is a perfect time to have shrimp hot from the grill grate. Hearn Kirkwood has for you crowd pleasing grilled shrimp recipes that will make every summer supper a spectacular one. Read now for great shrimp on the Barbie recipes.

 

Jerk Shrimp

If you love jerk chicken, you will definitely love spicy Jamaican jerk seasoning. Pair it with mango salsa to cool down some of that hot kick. The jerk shrimp is grilled with onion, avocado, and mango salsa. Click here for the recipe.

 

Lemon Garlic Shrimp Skewers

Tenderize your shrimp with salt and sugar to add more flavor to them prior to grilling. This lemon-garlic recipe is perfect for days at the beach or cookouts. The salt will act as a mild preservative.  Here is the recipe.

 

Curry-Mango Shrimp

If you want huge flavor from your shrimp use chutney, curry powder, fresh ginger, and lime juice. This 6-ingredient grilled shrimp recipe goes great with a dry white wine. Check out the recipe here.

 

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: http://www.myrecipes.com/summer-grilling/seafood/shrimp-on-the-barbie-recipes-10000001737973/

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What To Toss In And Toss Out Your Next Salad

Thursday, May 31st, 2012

Are you searching for ways to make healthier salads this summer? If yes, Hearn Kirkwood is here to help you curb your appetite and add nutrients to your diet.  Learn how to remove the salad staples of fat and calorie intake now.

 

Before you create your salad, have healthy choices in mind. The first thing you should do is pile up a large amount of leafy greens immediately. Your plate should make up ¾ of your plate with greens.

 

For your salad, use darker greens like romaine lettuce or spinach rather than iceberg lettuce. Darker greens pack more vitamins and minerals.

 

You should add fruits to your salad such as cranberries, tangerine, strawberries, apple slices and red grapes. The fruits will add sweetness to your salad without the need for fattening dressings. They will also boost your salad nutrition value.

 

If you feel the urge to use cheese in your salads, always go for shredded cheese. It is easier to disperse than most cheese and you are more likely to use less. You can also use parmesan or feta to keep your cheese dispersion in check.

 

Here are some protein sources you can use in your salad if you’re a meat eater:

 

-          Hard-boiled eggs

-          Egg whites

-          Grilled chicken

-          Boiled or steamed shrimp

-          Grilled Salmon

-          Water packed tuna

-          Roasted Turkey Breast

If you are a vegetarian, here are some excellent protein sources:

-          Tofu

-          Lentils

-          Garbanzo beans

-          Black beans

Always remember, how you dress your salad makes all the difference.

 

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.

 

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4 Must Have Healthy Summer Desserts

Wednesday, May 23rd, 2012

 

Are you aiming to eat healthier this summer but don’t want to give up your sweet tooth cravings? If yes, you are in luck! Hearn Kirkwood has for you some healthy summer desserts you can try just in time for the start of summer and the Memorial Day weekend! Read to find out about them and how to make them.

 

Here are our must have desserts that will satisfy your sweet tooth without the guilt:

 

Fresh Fruit Kebobs

 

Summer is the perfect time to eat a variety of delicious fruits that are in season. One great dessert you should try this year is fresh fruit kebobs. All you have to do is put big, juicy chunks of pineapple, mango, banana, grapes, strawberries and blueberries on a stick! You are good to go!

 

Drizzle your kebobs with your favorite fruit spread.

 

Fruit Pizza

 

Another great dessert to try is fruit pizza. Pizza is always a winner because you can top it with just about anything. All you need to do is cook some homemade or store bought crust and spread on it a thin layer of Neufchatel cheese mixed with a hint of your favorite sweetener. Pile on fresh berries, dust your pizza with powdered sugar and you will have a mouth-watering meal right in front of you.

 

Chocolate Almond Banana Pops

 

If you are looking to eat a healthy but tasty frozen treat, try chocolate almond banana pops. Simply dip a few bananas in chocolate and roll crushed almonds on them. Stick your popsicles into the freezer until frozen.

 

Chocolate Brownies

 

Last but not least, make chocolate brownies. Yes, we said chocolate brownies. Brownies can be made healthier when baby food prunes or applesauces are swapped for butter or oil any almost any brownie recipe. Serve with a warm scoop of frozen yogurt or low-fat ice cream. For a low-fat chocolate brownie recipe, click here.

 

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!

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Eating Well: Healthy But Tasty Buttermilk Biscuits Recipe

Monday, May 14th, 2012
Do you love eating buttermilk biscuits? If yes, you should be happy it is National Buttermilk Biscuits Day. Hot, flaky buttermilk biscuits can accompany your breakfast; lunch, dinner or dessert home cooked meals.  From chicken potpie to strawberry shortcake, you can make a good meal, a great meal.
Read now to learn an amazing and healthy buttermilk biscuits recipe.

To make mouth water buttermilk biscuits, you will need the following ingredients:

 

-        ¾ cup of buttermilk

-        1 cup of whole wheat pastry flour

-        1 cup of all-purpose flour

-        1 tablespoon of sugar

-        1 ½ teaspoons of baking powder

-        ½ teaspoon of salt

-        1 ½ tablespoons of cold butter, cut into small pieces

-        1 tablespoon milk for brushing your biscuits

 

Once you have all the ingredients, preheat the oven to 425 degrees F and coat your baking sheet with cooking spray. While the oven is heating up, combine the buttermilk and oil together. Whisk together the whole-wheat flour, all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a large bowl. Cut your butter until the dry ingredients with your fingertips or two knives. The bowl dry ingredients should start looking crumbly.

 

When this happens, make a well in the center of the bowl and slowly pour in the buttermilk mixture and stir the mixture with a fork until its combined.

 

Once this task is completed, you can transfer the dough to a floured surface. Don’t forget to sprinkle the dough with flour as well.

 

The dough should be knead at least 8 times and rolled out to ¾ thickness and cut the rolls into 2-inch rounds so they can be placed on the baking sheet and their tops can be brushed with milk.

 

The buttermilk biscuits only need to cook for 12 to 16 minutes or cook them until they are golden brown. Once done cooking, set your biscuits on a wire rack to be cooled down before serving. Recipe makes 1 dozen buttermilk biscuits in less than 55 minutes.

 

Not only is this recipe delicious but also it’s very nutritious.  Each biscuit is only 104 calories, with 3 g of fat, 4 mg cholesterol, 18 g of carbohydrates, 3 g of protein, 1 g of fiber, 216 mg sodium, and 35 mg potassium.

 

In other words you can eat well while eating healthy. Hearn Kirkwood has the fresh ingredients, the quality service you want, at the competitive prices you need. What more could you ask for?

 

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: http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/buttermilk_biscuits.html

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3 Kid-Friendly Dinner Recipes To Cook With Your Little Top Chefs

Wednesday, May 9th, 2012

It is always fun to cook with the family, especially when you find ways to get the kids involved. When you make family dinners it is important to foster healthy eating habits while teaching your kids valuable cooking skills. Hearn Kirkwood is here to help your family stay healthy while creating happy and tasty memories together. We have for you some kid-friendly dinners you can cook with your little chefs and get them involved in the kitchen. Get started now!

 

When cooking with the kids in the kitchen, make sure you cook meals that are pleasing to their taste buds and always have a supervisor for them as they have fun in the kitchen. Cutting, slicing and using the stove can be dangerous if your little chefs are not properly monitored.

 

Save the following kid-friendly recipes to your recipe book:

 

Crispy Oven Chicken Fingers

 

One great meal you can cook with the kids is crispy chicken fingers. Finger food is always popular with children and adults alike, especially when it is irresistibly crunchy.

 

You can help your children cook these delicious chicken fingers by letting them measure the batter ingredients and coat the chicken strips. Before allowing them to perform these tasks let them learn about proper food safety, such as washing all hands prior to handling raw food.

 

To make this dish you will need buttermilk, garlic, hot pepper sauce, kosher salt, fresh ground pepper, sesame crisp bread, unsalted butter and hot pepper sauce. Click here for the exact measurements of ingredients and cooking directions. The recipe can yield up to 32 pieces of chicken fingers. It will take about 2hrs and 40 minutes to prepare and cook.

 

Quattro Pizza

 

Another great meal to try with the kids is homemade pizza. You can make this meal under an hour. Use homemade dough or ready-made dough for this fun filled meal. Don’t forget to ask the family for their favorite toppings prior to making the meal with your kid chefs.

 

Allow the kids to shape the dough and ladle the sauce onto the pie. For older children, allow them to prepare and chop vegetable toppings such as onions and peppers. The standard recipe here only takes 55 minutes to prepare and a cooking time of only 18 minutes. Have the cameras ready to capture the masterpiece of a meal made by your children.

 

Oven Roasted Meatballs With Spaghetti

 

Lastly, try making with the kids oven roasted meatballs. This recipe can be made in only 40 minutes. This is a great weeknight meal to make using ground turkey to create a classic yet lean Italian dish.

 

The kids can help knead the turkey mixture to form the meat into balls. As the meatballs cook, teach your child how to tell when the pasta is done cooking.

 

Click here for the ingredients, cooking directions and nutritional information.

 

For the freshest meats and vegetables for your kid-friendly dinner meals, 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!

 

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How To Get That Summer Flat Stomach

Wednesday, May 2nd, 2012

Summer and bikini season are soon approaching. Summer is the season most of us hope for a flatter stomach. The stomach is one of the most challenging areas of the body to lose fat and trim up. But it is possible to lose the fat and keep it off by watching the foods and minerals you consume. Hearn Kirkwood has four foods to share with you to get you on the right track to  slimming down your stomach. Read to get started.

 

Eat The Right Fats

One great way to lose belly fat is to eat the right fats, also known as monounsaturated fats. These fats include olive oil, tofu, and flaxseed. Trans fats such as cereal,eggs,and corn oil will pack the fat on your tummy.Avoid calorie dense foods like baked goods and chips.
 

Drink To Your Hearts Content Wine And Water

Drinking one glass of wine a day and plenty of water will help slim your stomach. Water naturally flushes your system and breaks up fat and win slims the waistline. Do not drink too much wine a day for it can have the opposite result of adding on the pounds.

 

Eat Plenty Of Protein

If you eat the right types and amounts of protein, the diet will help you lose fat around the midsection. How do this happen? Proteins help your body tell full longer while boosting your energy to make you feel more active. Lean protein should make up 25% of the calories you take in a day. Fat free milk, low fat yogurt, fish  and chicken are great sources of protein.

 

Eat Orange Fruits and Vegetables

Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables that are orange to help you burn stomach flat.Oranges, peaches, cantaloupe and carrots are a few orange foods to try. And do not forget to have your fibers to reduce cholesterol, make you feel fuller and regulate your bodily functions.

 

After your meal and drinks, combine cardio exercises, strength training and stomach crunches together to help reach your flatter stomach objective.

 

If you follow these steps, you will be on your way to a flatter stomach in no time. Hearn Kirkwood is your source for health foods and beverages to get you there.

 

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!

 

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How To Stay Healthy With Cocktails And Cocktail Hors D’oeuvres

Tuesday, April 24th, 2012

 

Did you know that cocktails could help you look younger? It is true! One cocktail a day can keep the doctor away. Based on a Harvard University study, one cocktail a day helps middle age women and men to grow old without developing any physical or mental limitations.

 

Drinking cocktails regularly will reduce inflammation, raise HDL (good) cholesterol and improve insulin function. But what should you have with your cocktails? Hearn Kirkwood is here to help you answer that question with a list of appetizers and hors d’oeuvres you should serve with cocktails! Read to learn about them!

 

There are numerous types of hors d’oeuvres – canapés, crudités (with or without dips) and pastries. When it comes to serving hors d’oeuvres with cocktails, have plenty of finger food that will not drip or splash. The less napkins you will need…the better.

 

Next, make sure the hors d’oeuvres are savory. When drinking cocktails, you should avoid sweets. Salty appetizers work best, especially with martinis.

 

Some great flavors to use in your hors d’oeuvres are cheese, olives, tomato, bacon, ham and fish. Do not make these flavors too strong. You want your food to complement your drinks, not overpower your cocktails.

 

Your hors d’oeuvres can be hot and cold. Peanuts, mini pretzels, nachos are prefect starters for a cocktail party because they are bit-size, salty and make for little clean up.

 

Another  hors d’oeuvre you should consider is quiche.  Quiche Lorraine (cheese and bacon/ham) or tuna is great to give out at your cocktail party. You can bake this pastry, let it cool and fill it with cucumber, crème fraiche and salmon tartare.

 

Vegetable chips are also a delicious, healthy choice to serve with cocktails. Or try an adventurous appetizer of asparagus wrapped in Prosciutto and sun dried tomato pastries.

 

No matter your choice of hors d’oeuvres enjoy your bit-size snacks and wonderful cocktails. You will be enjoying great food and beverages well staying healthy!

 

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!

 

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The Latest Science on Aging: Dos Cocktail A Day Keeps The Doctor Away?

Types of Appetizers and Hors D’Oeuvres to Serve with Cocktails

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3 Great Summer Salads With In Season Ingredients

Tuesday, April 17th, 2012

 

Summer is a great time to make cold foods. Great cold foods to have during the hot days are quick and easy summer salads. Hearn Kirkwood is here to help you make the perfect salads by providing you three great salads you can make with produce in season now. Read to learn how to make great summer salads.

 

Arugula Grape & Sunflower Seed Salad

This type of salad is packed with nutritional value. It is plentiful with antioxidants from grapes and healthy fats. This salad has vitamin E from sunflower seeds and grapeseed oil. It has vitamin A from arugula. When you combine the peppery greens with the grape juices and top the salad off with salmon or tuna, you are in for a treat! Read the recipe here.

 

Creole Tomato Salad

If you are a tomato lover, you will love this creole tomato salad. It uses heirloom tomatoes, raw onion and light Dijon vinaigrette. Top it off with sliced mozzarella cheese for a creole caprese salad. Read the recipe here.

 

Spinach Salad With Grilled Shrimp

If you love seafood and salad the spinach salad with grilled shrimp is a great salad to try. It is a very simple salad that comes with a kick- Asian flavored vinaigrette with orange juice brings this salad to life. Ginger and cumin are also used to give the shrimp a nice spice. Read recipe here.

 

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!

 

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