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Understanding The Health Benefits Of Plant-Forward Eating

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The importance of plant-forward eating isn’t exactly new news. Strong evidence over several decades shows consuming fruits and vegetables promotes well-being even beyond basic nutrient requirements. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans support nutrient-dense, plant-forward eating patterns, including vegetables, fruits, grains, low-fat dairy, lean meat and poultry, seafood and oils (including nuts) to help reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease and diabetes. As plant-forward patterns grow in popularity, so does the evidence supporting their role in optimizing health.

Living Longer: Enjoying a plant-forward eating pattern, including consumption of fruits and vegetables at recommended levels and a higher intake of nuts, has been associated with a reduced risk of all causes of mortality.

Losing Weight & Reducing Obesity Risk: Small studies have indicated that overweight adults who followed a plant-forward diet can lose weight more effectively than those not following this type of eating style. One factor is likely the role of antioxidants and fiber in whole grains, fruits and vegetables, which can promote satiety or feelings of fullness.

Reducing Risk of Cancer: Significant evidence has illustrated how eating more plants can help reduce the risk of cancer. The research highlights the role of cancer-pro-tective nutrients such as fiber, vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals, which are abundant in vegetables, fruits, grains, beans, nuts and seeds.

Consider adding more fruit into your diet with the help of Wawona! Check out our products on our website to learn more.

Try Tomato Peach Crumble Squares!

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Sweetpop tomatoes are so sweet you absolutely can make a dessert out of them, and of course, Wawona can provide our Signature Sliced Peaches! This delicious spin on a peach crumble will have your customers begging for more.

Ingredients

Crust

  • 2 cups cake and pastry flour (soft flour)
  • ½ cup butter
  • ⅓ cup sugar
  • Butter or coconut oil for greasing the pan

Filling

  • 4 peaches (3 cups pitted and cut into pieces)
  • 24 Red Sun Farms Sweetpops tomatoes
  • ½ cup yellow sugar
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/8 tsp sea salt
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour

Crumble

  • ½ cup yellow sugar
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup butter
  • ½ cup raw pecans
  • 1/8 tsp ground cinnamon

Instructions

To make the crust

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°
  2. Put the flour, butter and sugar in a food processor and process it until it starts to bind together a bit.
  3. Grease and 8” x 8” square pan with butter or coconut oil. Cut a piece of parchment paper to fit the bottom of the pan.
  4. Put the crust mixture in the pan. Spread it out evenly and press it down into a solid mass.
  5. Put it in the oven and bake for 30 minutes.

To make the filling

  1. While the crust is cooking, cut the peaches in half and remove the pits. Cut all the peaches into small one-inch pieces.  Put into a medium-sized bowl.
  2. Cut the Sweetpops in half and add them to the bowl.
  3. Mix the yellow sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, sea salt and flour together in another bowl. Add to the peaches and tomatoes.  Mix by hand with a spoon, fork or spatchula.

To make the crumble

  1. Put all the ingredients for the crumble in a food processor. Process until the crumble starts to slightly bind together.
  2. Once the crust is baked, put the filling on top of the crust and sprinkle the crumble on top.
  3. Put back in the oven and bake for 30-35 minutes or until the crumble is baked and slightly golden.
  4. Remove from the oven and let cool. Go around the edge of the square pan with a flat knife.  Lift a little to make sure it is not stuck to the bottom of the pan.  Place a large plate on the top of the pan and flip it over to have the square fall out of the pan and onto the plate.  Remove the pan.  Remove the parchment paper if it’s stuck to the square.  Place another plate on top and flip the square so that it is right-side up.
  5. Cut into 12 pieces and serve.
  6. If not serving right away, place in an airtight container.

Wawona is proud to offer Signature Sliced Peaches that are picked at peak ripeness, so you never have to worry about them being “in season” or under/overripe! Contact us today to learn more!

Recipe link: HERE

Delicious Peach Green Smoothie!

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Looking to add something new and delicious to your menu? Look no further — a scrumptious smoothie using Wawona’s Signature Sliced Peaches is going to have all of your customers running! Below is the recipe, from American Frozen Food Institute:

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Wawona frozen peaches
  • 1 banana
  • ¾ cup low fat milk
  • 2 cups fresh spinach, washed under cold running water

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Combine all ingredients in blender. Puree until smooth.
  3. Garnish with peach slice before serving, if desired.

To see more delicious recipes, visit affi.org.

Wawona’s Outstanding Organic Fruit!

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Whether you’re looking to buy frozen fruit in bulk or frozen school food, you need a good source for your fruit. 

We recommend checking out Wawona’s outstanding organic fruit! Wawona offers a wide range of organic fruits, including peaches, strawberries, pears, pineapples, blueberries, mangoes, and plums. 

Related: Wawona Fruit Products

These fruits will help you meet the needs of your customers, and you can count on Wawona’s quality and on-time delivery. 

If you’re looking to learn more about Wawona’s organic fruit, contact us today! 

Utilizing Pre-Cut and Frozen Fruit!

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At Wawona Frozen Foods, we know one of the most valuable resources in a professional kitchen is time and that time lost to prepping food means money lost for your business. Our pre-cut fruit saves you time, money, and labor, so you can focus on the far more important task of serving your customers quality food without added hassle.

Our Fruit

Unlike canning which requires very firm fruit, flash freezing allows Wawona to pick fruit at peak maturity levels, resulting in greater control over product-specific criteria, such as ideal firmness, appearance and brix content. Wawona is proud to be the premium supplier of peaches in the U.S. as the highly nutritious fruit is a good source of Vitamins B & C, calcium, potassium and antioxidants.

Our Customers

Located in California’s fertile San Joaquin Valley, Wawona Frozen Foods specializes in growing and processing the highest quality fresh frozen fruit products for food manufacturers, foodservice distributors, restaurants and resorts, supermarkets and schools.

Do you want to save time and money in your kitchen? Then order pre-cut fruit from Wawona Frozen Foods! We offer pre-cut/diced fruits for peaches, strawberries, pears, pineapple, mango, blueberries, and even mixed fruit or custom blends. Learn more today!

Ways to Use Wawona’s Peaches

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During this winter, wouldn’t your customers enjoy the taste of summer? Our delicious peaches are fresher than fresh. We flash freeze them to seal in that sweet flavor, natural colors, texture, and nutrients. 

Our firm peaches can be used in a variety of dishes:

  • Peach and Raspberry Crumble. Your customers will love the combination of peaches and raspberries.  
  • Peach Cobbler. This traditional dessert is filled with gooey, sweet peaches and topped with sweet, crispy crumbs. 
  • Peachy-Orange Arugula Salad. This salad includes raw and grilled peaches with fresh greens for your plant-based customers. 

These and other dishes will be popular with your customers. 

Related: Peach Cobbler Cookies!

Are you looking for the highest quality in frozen fruit? We grow and process fruit the way it should be. Contact Wawona Frozen Foods to learn more.

Fruit-Forward Favorites for Sweet Wintery Treats!

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Are you looking to incorporate fruit into tasty baked sweets this winter? Here are a couple mouthwatering fruity treats that will quickly become winter favorites on your menu.

Peach Bars

Fresh peach bars are sure to please customers looking for a sweet indulgence on a chilly winter day. Highlighted by a unique, peachy flavor profile, the peach bar is a menu staple that will delight every customer.

Blueberry Tart

The Blueberry Tart is the perfect sweet to deliver signature flavor and a healthy punch. It can be served as both a breakfast and dessert item, providing a satisfying mix of sweet and delicious baked brilliance.

Strawberry Rhubarb Pie

A strawberry filling paired with a delectable pie crust creates a truly exceptional dessert that will keep your customers coming back for more. This classic pie can headline any dessert menu and promises to please the toughest critic.

Wawona Frozen Foods has all of the highest quality frozen fruit that is suitable for any operation! Contact us today to learn more.

Flavorful Winter Fruit Fillings!

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Flavorful fruit fillings can take your desserts and baked goods to the next level. Not only can fruit fillings enhance the flavor of your dish, but it also provides a contrast in color and texture, turning a regular sweet into an exceptional experience for your guests. Add a layer of flavor with these fun fillings!

Fruit fillings are perfect for desserts that want to showcase a fresh, delicious flavor. Try these fruits that we can provide to enhance your next cake, cupcake or other dessert dish:

  • Peach
  • Strawberry
  • Pear
  • Plum
  • Pineapple
  • Blueberry
  • Mango
  • Mixed Fruit

It doesn’t matter the type of operation that you provide; the key to keep your guests coming back is a satisfying menu. Improve your menu & get in touch with Wawona Frozen Foods—your trusted supplier of all things frozen fruit!

Enjoy Wawona’s Delicious FRADDIES!

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If you haven’t incorporated our frozen Fraddies into your menu yet, you (and your customers) are missing out! 

Our Fraddies deliver an exceptional amount of value:

  • Multiple menu applications for every meal (breakfast, appetizers, lunch, dinner, and dessert!)
  • No prep, no waste
  • Easy portion control
  • Various delicious flavors and custom blends

Okay, What Are Fraddies?

Made with 100% real fruit and individually quick frozen, our Fraddies offer the same high-quality flavor and nutritional values of fruit picked straight from the vine. They are uniform, bite-sized pieces of your favorite fruits, which offer convenience and easy portion control. Individually quick frozen means that our fruit is always fresh, delicious, and easy to incorporate into any menu.

Related: Health Benefits of Frozen Fruit

Our Fraddie flavor selections include:

  • Peach
  • Strawberry 
  • Mango
  • Pear

Along with two delicious blends:

  • Mango, chamoy, and tajin
  • Peach and pear

How Our Customers Use Fraddies

Check out these menu ideas that incorporate Fraddies perfectly:

  • Strawberry, peach, and pear Fraddies & yogurt
  • Strawberry and peach Fraddie smoothie bowls
  • Peach and pear Fraddie frizzles (a drink made with champagne or sparkling wine)
  • Strawberry Fraddie vinaigrette 
  • Raspberry Fraddie glaze (perfect for grilled chicken)
  • Strawberry and peach Fraddie smoothies

Wawona’s Fraddies: Fresher Than Fresh

See the Wawona difference—add Fraddies to your next produce order! Our Fraddies are available in one to five-pound poly bags, pails, and ten-pound cases.

Start using the best frozen fruit on your menu—get in touch with our reps today and find the perfect fruit solution for your business!

Enjoy Wawona’s Baked Goods with Fruit!

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A delicious baked good with ripe fruit can be a delightful treat during the winter season. Baked goods don’t have to be limited to pies or cakes. Wawona offers several delectable goodies that will satisfy your customers. 

Wawona’s Baked Goods Are an Exceptional Choice!

If you are searching for a fabulous dessert for your menu, look no further than a Texas Peach Cobbler. Cobblers are a Southern classic, and Wawona offers their unique take on this dish. The flavors melt together with the flaky crust and ripe peaches for a beautiful way to end a meal. 

Want a fruit turn-over to include with your dessert offerings? Try the Fruit-A-Roos from Wawona! These turn-overs are available in apple or peach. Once you take a bite, it will be like eating a whole slice of pie. 

Related: Peach Cobbler Cookies! 

Enjoy the Exclusive Jewels and Gems

Wawona offers gluten-free options with their Gems. These unique creations feature rice flour wrapped in your choice of fruit, including juicy peaches, apples, or mixed berries. All you have to do is bake and serve in your cafe or restaurant. 

Jewels are another exclusive creation from Wawona. These baked goods have delicate crusts that envelop the delicious peaches or pecans.

Do you need to add some fruit-based baked goods for your restaurant or catering service? Wawona Frozen Foods has a wide selection of products featuring delicious fruit!

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