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Marvelous Maple Products from Coombs Family Farms

There's nothing quite like the taste of fresh maple, whether you're dousing your pancakes and waffles with maple syrup or indulging in a box of pure maple candies. The folks at Coombs Family Farms know exactly how important it is to make high quality maple products and have been taking pride in their craft for decades.

There's no way of rushing the maple syrup making process. Good maple farmers treat their trees right and, in turn, reap the benefits of a great maple harvest. It's only through sustainable forestry and environmental awareness that we'll be able to enjoy fresh maple products for years to come.

So what do the folks at Coombs Family Farms make? Let's start with their organic maple syrups, which come in several different varieties. They make grade A light, medium, and dark amber syrups, grade B syrups (which are excellent for cooking), and commercial grade syrups like those used in restaurants. There is also a complete line of conventional (non-organic) syrup as well.

Not interested in dousing your pancakes or waffles? Try their sweet maple candies. Little maple men and maple leaves are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth, but if you're really craving a treat (or looking for a great gift), you'll want to pick up a box of maple bonbons. Delicious!

Oh, and for the serious cook in your life you should consider a container of pure maple sugar. It's healthier than white sugar or any of the alternatives on the market today and tastes great mixed into your beverage or as a substitute in recipes.

Sinfully sweet and magnificient - the syrups and candies at Coombs Family Farms won't disappoint. Buy them for yourself or give them as gifts to friends - but make sure you get a taste!

Spicy Goodness from Cherith Valley Gardens

If you like your food sparked with exotic tastes... then you are going to love the line of delectable products from Cherith Valley Gardens!

The family owned business operates from Forth Worth, Texas, and produces a wide variety of specialty sauces, salsas, jellies, spirited fruits, grille and dipping sauces, and gourmet syrups that will definitely help you put a little spice in your life.

With all the different specialty gourmet foods that you can find at Cherith Valley Gardens, you will be able to add a bit of 'zest' to just about every meal.

The gourmet salsas from Cherith Valley Gardens allow you to try out some wild new flavors that will dance across your taste buds! Peach, Mango-Lime, Raspberry-Cilantro, Garlic, and Green Olive are just a few of the exotic flavors that will add some excitement to your food, ...whether you use them as a dip for tortilla chips or even your scrambled eggs in the morning.

You haven't had ketchup until you've tried their homestyle ketchup. It is filled with onions, peppers, and nice big chunks of tomatoes. The all-natural ketchup makes a great condiment to add to any barbeque. Seriously, your burgers, dogs, and fries will never be the same!

On the same note, they make a Jalapeno Cilantro Mustard that will add some zing to your hot dogs, deviled eggs, sandwiches, potato salad, and just about anything else that could use a little zip.

Cherith Valley Gardens also offers a line of hors d'oeuvre jellies that come in a host of different flavors. Their Mimosa Jelly is made of orange juice, oranges, and champagne, while their Margarita Jelly is made of fresh limes and tequila. Creative, huh?

If you crave uniqueness and homemade goodness, then you will want to check out the variety at Cherith Valley Gardens!

MANGO-LIME SALSA STIR FRY

3T Olive Oil 6 cloves Fresh Garlic, press 1 Yellow Squash, sliced 1 Zucchini, sliced ½ Med Onion, sliced 1 Sm Red Bell Pepper, sliced 1 lb Chicken or Shrimp ½ can Pineapple Chunks 4 cups cooked rice 2 cups CVG Mango Lime Salsa 1 Pkg Peppercorn Feta Heat oil on Med High, when hot add onions and garlic. Let cook 2 minutes, add rest of vegetables, cook 3 minutes. Add meat until cooked thoroughly. Stir in Salsa and Pineapples. Serve over rice and top with Peppercorn Feta Cheese.