Chiquita Banana Bread and walnuts are delicious together! We’ve developed some wonderful recipes that are great for holiday baking, such as Banana Walnut Streusel Coffee Cake, Banana Walnut Bread Pudding and Fruit & Nut Stuffing. To view these recipes, visit http://www.nutsforbananabread.com and don’t forget to rate and comment on the recipes you try!

Cranberry season is here! Concord Foods' Cranberry Bread Mix is now available in produce departments of supermarkets nationwide.  This popular and delicious bread mix will be available until December 31st.

With the purchase of Concord Foods' Cranberry Bread Mix, you can save $1.00 on a 12 oz bag of Ocean Spray Fresh Cranberries! Look for coupons on packs of Cranberry Bread Mix.

Looking for recipe ideas? How about Cranberry White Chocolate Orange Bars? This wonderful recipe is made using Concord Foods' Cranberry Bread Mix and Ocean Spray Cranberries. Additional recipes can be found in our online recipe section.

If you have feedback on a Cranberry Bread Mix recipe, please share your feedback with us here.

To find a store that carries the Cranberry Bread Mix, please visit Where to Buy.

We are excited to introduce a great new product, Concord Foods Greens Seasoning Mix.

Add the Greens Seasoning Mix to Collard Greens and Kale to make a traditional, southern-style side dish. Our blend of spices enhances a natural smoky flavor that blends perfectly with greens.

The Greens Seasoning Mix will be available in the produce departments of supermarkets nationwide starting in July 2011.

Interested in trying our Greens Seasoning Mix? Let us know what special ingredients make your cooked greens extraordinary! For example, do you prepare  with ham hock or bacon? The first 10 people that respond to this post will recieve a free sample.

Concord Foods Cranberry Bread and Sweet Potato Casserole Mixes are perfect for Thanksgiving meals! These delicious dishes are sure to impress your guests! Look for these mixes at your local supermarket.

Looking for great recipe ideas for your Thanksgiving celebration? Please visit our recipe section for appetizers, side dishes, desserts and more! We’d love to hear about what Concord Foods’ products or recipes are on your holiday menu. Please comment here.

Candy and Caramel Apples are popular Halloween treats! Here are some tips for making great candy apples:

• For easy dipping, use a small saucepan when cooking one kit. A 2qt. saucepan is recommended.
• For best results and to keep the candy on the apple, it is important that the syrup reach the hard crack stage.
• To reduce bubbling of the candy coating, stir in ⅛ tsp of solid shortening just before you dip the apples.
• If cooking several kits in a single batch, use two-thirds of the normal water and cook with high heat.
• Dip apples within 24 hours of consuming.

If you have any other tips to share or questions, we want to hear from you! Please comment on this blog.

For those who do not know, Stevia is an extract from the Stevia plant (a member of the Sunflower family) that is native to North and South America. Since this sweetener is not chemically synthesized like most other high intensity sweeteners, Stevia is considered a “Natural” high intensity sweetener.

I’m curious to know what you, the consumer, think about Stevia’s use in beverages? Do you currently look for or reject those drinks that contain it?

For full information about Stevia please click the following link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stevia

Concord Foods currently offers two delicious bread mixes, Chiquita^™ Banana Bread Mix (available year-round) and Cranberry Bread Mix (seasonal). Did you know that you can make wonderful desserts with both bread mixes? Some recipe ideas include Bananas Foster Sundae and Cranberry White Chocolate Orange Bars – and there are many more!

Would you like to see us expand our line of bread mixes? Please send us your suggestions for new bread mixes. Bread Mixes must pair with fruits or vegetables. The first three people to comment will get a sample of Chiquita Banana Bread Mix.

Locavores are people that are interested in eating locally produced food. If you are a locavore, please share your experiences with us.

Drink Concord Foods' refreshing Smoothie Mixes to add fresh fruit to your diet and stay hydrated during the warm summer months. Six great flavors are available! What is your favorite Smoothie Mix?

Whether you are grilling, picnicking or dining out, what will you be eating on July 4^th?

If you need ideas, here are some great recipes from Concord Foods:

• Citrus Salsa
• Super Guacamole
• Ginger Lemonade
• Asparagus with Lemon Ginger Dressing
• Chipotle-Lime Marinated Grilled Pork Chops
• Frozen Strawberry Cloud