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Peaches: The Summertime Staple!

Written on July 7, 2022.

The American Heart Association says that peaches are perfect for summertime, fuzzy and full of nutrients! Typically in season from July to September, peaches are a staple of summertime salads, meals and desserts. They’re also a popular choice for nutritionists, who say their sweet taste makes it easier for people to add them to their diet.

Known for their golden orange color and delicate, fuzzy skin, peaches are packed with vitamin C and other antioxidants, which research suggests may help prevent heart disease, stroke and cancer. The fresher and more ripe they are, the more antioxidants they contain.

They’re low in fat, high in potassium, and free of cholesterol and sodium. They also are loaded with fiber, both soluble and insoluble, which improves satiety and can contribute to good digestion and gut health.

Peaches work well when paired with any number of foods. They can be added to salads or served with a scoop of yogurt. Peaches also can add a surprisingly sweet taste to salsa, be blended into beverages like tea or smoothies, or even grilled in a kabob with other fresh fruit.

If peaches are frozen shortly after being picked at peak ripeness, they maintain their nutritional value. At Wawona, we do just that! Wawona Frozen Foods is the industry leader in the growing, processing and production of fresh frozen peaches. Whether conventional or organic, Wawona grows and processes both Freestone and Clingstone varieties of peaches and offers year-round availability – in many different styles and packs to meet the product needs of customers.

To learn more about all of the benefits of peaches, click here:

https://www.heart.org/en/news/2022/07/05/fuzzy-and-full-of-nutrients-peaches-are-a-summertime-staple

Beat the Summer Heat with Cool Mango Treats

Written on June 30, 2022.

When the summer heat hits hard that’s where frozen mango desserts come in handy. We’ve rounded up several desserts from sherbet to popsicles to help you beat the heat! Use Wawona’s delicious frozen mangos to create these amazing treats for your customers!

Grilled Mango with Balsamic Caramel & Vanilla Ice Cream

If you haven’t already tried grilled mango on your menu, maybe adding ice cream will entice you! When placed on the grill, the sugars in mango caramelizes adding a delicious depth to the flavor. A scoop of ice cream and warm balsamic caramel glaze drizzled on top is just a bonus!

Mango & Raspberry Sour Cream Sorbet

Fresh juicy mangos, raspberries, light sour cream, and little sugar goes into a food processor and the rest is taken care of by your freezer. What’s so great about this no-fuss recipe is that it doesn’t require churning, and the sour cream really helps boost the fat content to keep the texture smooth and satisfying to the tastebuds.

Mango Berry Pops

Mangos mixed with berries is one of the best summer combos! And better yet, Wawona has all of the ingredients to help you make these delicious treats.

Click below to learn about more “cool” options for your operation!

https://www.mango.org/blog-beat-the-summer-heat-with-cool-mango-treats/

Mango Recipes Your Customers Will LOVE!

Written on June 23, 2022.

Mangos are an excellent source of vitamin A, vitamin C and folate. Mangos are also a good source of vitamin B6, fiber and copper. Mangos contain no fat, saturated fat, cholesterol or sodium. Adding mangos into your menu is easy with the help of Wawona Frozen Foods! Here are some recipe ideas:

Mango Lassie Smoothie Bowl

Combine the yogurt, orange juice, ¼ cup water, cardamom in a blender and blend until smooth. Add the mango and chia seeds and blend until very smooth and thick, about 2 minutes. Taste for sweetness and add honey or agave, if you desire. This is light and refreshing for the summer!

Quinoa Chicken Bowl

Add grilled chicken, quinoa, black beans, corn, and any other vegetables you desire with mango, adding cilantro and lime for a little pop!

Tropical Fruit Guacamole

This sweet and spicy version of guac is the perfect topping for summer fish tacos! Make guacamole as you would, adding diced mango. Add a serrano pepper to spice it up, too!

Finish off National Mango Month in style by adding mangos to your menu all summer long.

Contact Wawona Frozen Foods for more information!

ABC of Mangos in Supporting Immune Function!

Written on June 10, 2022.

Do you know that mangos contain over 20 different vitamins and minerals, helping to make them a superfood? Some nutrients in mango may help support your body’s immune system.

Add Mangos to Your Diet to Help Support a Healthy Immune System

In addition to their amazing fruity flavor, mangos contain several key nutrients which may help your body’s natural immune system to work properly. These include important micronutrients such as Vitamin A, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin C. Just one 3/4 cup serving of tasty mango provides 8% of your daily Vitamin A, 8% of your daily vitamin B6, and 50% of your daily vitamin C!

Three Essential Micronutrients in Mango – A, B6, C

Vitamin A, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin C are essential micronutrients. This means that your bodies cannot manufacture them and therefore they have to be included in the food and drink you consume. You should be able to get all the vitamin A, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin C you need by eating a varied and balanced diet.

Adding mango to your daily regimen, whether in meals, in drinks (such as smoothies) or as healthy snacks, helps to get your required amount of these three key nutrients which help support a strong immune system.

Click here to try a few mango recipes with the help of Wawona’s frozen fruit!

Fruity Ideas for the Summer!

Written on May 31, 2022.

With the help of your frozen fruit manufacturer Wawona, you can order frozen fruit in bulk. Read this guide from Wawona to learn more.

Related: The Wawona Way

Fruit Ideas

You can incorporate fruit into your menu by making peach cobbler, strawberry shortcake, mango sticky rice, blueberry pie, apple pie, pineapple upside-down cake, or fruit parfaits. We have all of the fruit that you need to make your menu shine this summer!

Check out Wawona’s fruit products to start your order!

Delicious Peach Parfaits!

Written on May 25, 2022.

National Dairy Month is coming up in June, so why not add a light and refreshing parfait to the menu with the help of Wawona’s Signature Sliced Peaches? See below for a delicious recipe to use in your operation!

16oz Oikos Greek Vanilla Yogurt
8oz Wawona Signature Peaches-Chopped
4 Tbs Nutella
4 Tbs. Chopped Pecans or Substitute Granola
(Makes 4 parfaits)

In an 8oz clear glass layer 2oz of yogurt, 1 oz of peaches, repeat. Top with a Tbs. of Nutella and Garnish with 1 Tbs. of Pecans/Granola.

Wawona Frozen Foods has all of the frozen fruit solutions that your business needs. Contact us today!

Burrata and Peaches — the Perfect Appetizer!

Written on April 13, 2022.

Burrata and Peaches are the perfect combination to ring in the warmer weather. Try this amazing recipe with Wawona’s Signature Sliced Peaches today!

Ingredients

Lemon-Thyme Oil (makes extra)

½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 garlic clove, crushed
Peel from 1 small lemon
4 thyme sprigs

For the burrata platter

4 heirloom tomatoes
sliced peaches
1 (8-ounce) ball fresh burrata
½ cup fresh basil and/or mint leaves
1 tablespoon toasted pistachios, chopped
Flaky sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
A few cherries or fresh currants, optional
Toasted bread, for serving

Instructions

Combine the oil, garlic, lemon peel, and thyme in a small saucepan over low heat. Gently warm the mixture, then turn off the heat. Let steep for 20 minutes, then strain.
Assemble the tomatoes, peach slices, and burrata on a platter. Sprinkle with salt, then drizzle with lemon-thyme oil. Top with the basil and mint and sprinkle with pistachios. Top with cherries and currants, if desired. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve with toasted bread.

Make sure to utilize Wawona’s Signature Sliced Peaches today — these delights are perfect for any item on your menu! Contact us today.

Offer Pancetta-Wrapped Peaches!

Written on April 6, 2022.

Add something absolutely mouth-watering to your appetizer menu this Spring! These Pancetta-Wrapped Peaches are the perfect dish for anyone looking for the perfect mix of sweet and savory.

Ingredients

16 thin slices of pancetta
2 medium freestone peaches—halved, pitted and cut into 8 wedges each
Salt and freshly ground pepper
16 basil leaves
1 tablespoon olive oil
Aged balsamic vinegar, for drizzling

Directions

Lay the pancetta slices out on a work surface. Set a peach wedge at the edge of each slice, season with salt and pepper and top with a basil leaf. Roll up the pancetta to enclose the peaches.
In a medium skillet, heat the olive oil. Add half of the wrapped peaches and cook over moderate heat, turning occasionally, until the pancetta is browned and crisp, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a platter and repeat with the remaining peaches.
Lightly drizzle the peaches with aged balsamic vinegar and serve.

Wawona’s Signature Sliced Peaches are ideal to use in not only this item but appetizers, entrees, and desserts! Contact us today to learn more!

Delicious Peach Green Smoothie!

Written on February 4, 2022.

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: