January 2012 Newsletter

Stay cool and relaxed…. it’s time to chill and take some heat out of the kitchen. These new no-fuss Creative Gourmet berry recipes are essentials for long mid-summer days.

Easy to prepare, they dazzle with colour and flavour— a simple no-cook berry & mint dessert, refreshing raspberry iced tea, a healthy berry antioxidant energizing smoothie and for the kids, some fun sweet treats to make during the school holidays.

Make sure you have Creative Gourmet frozen berries and fruits in your freezer so they’re on hand for you enjoy the best of summer.

Happy summer days,

Annette

Annette Forrest

Food Consultant & Stylist



	Fuss-free, this easy berry dessert requires no cooking. It’s a refreshing combination of flavours —sweet berries, fresh mint and sorbet. You can use any Creative Gourmet frozen berries and serve with ice-cream instead of sorbet if preferred. Click here for full recipe



	This healthy smoothie is a revitalizing start to a long summer day. Whip it up in minutes using Creative Gourmet frozen Berry Antioxidant Smoothie Cubes ™. Ideal for all the family! Click here for full recipe



	On a mid-summers day, sit back and relax with this soothing icy raspberry tea. Make the sweetened tea in the morning and leave it in the fridge to chill. To serve, simply combine the remaining ingredients and it’s ready to sip and enjoy. Click here for full recipe



	Creative Gourmet frozen Raspberries make the best icy slushies! So cool, colourful and simply delicious to devour on a hot summer’s day. Click here for full recipe



	With the kids on holidays, there’s plenty of time for them to make their own dessert, and these banana splits are sure to be a huge hit! Click here for full recipe

If you’ve been watching the tennis you would have seen our Smoothie Cubes™ ad on TV again. This is the perfect weather and time of year to be whipping up cool smoothies with Creative Gourmet Smoothie Cubes™ straight from your freezer. Available at all supermarkets – you’ll find them next to our frozen fruit.

Whip up a delicious strawberry sauce using Creative Gourmet frozen strawberries.

Annette’s serving suggestions for strawberry sauce….

	Drizzle over fresh sliced peaches and serve with vanilla ice-cream.
	Swirl strawberry sauce through thick Greek-style yoghurt and serve for breakfast with crunchy granola or toasted muesli.
	Pour over warmed (Gluten-free) Creative Gourmet frozen Crepes, and team with your favourite ice-cream.