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Valentine's Day Ideas

Valentine's Day Ideas

Indulge in the art of cooking this Valentine's Day! This week, we're featuring delightful recipes for a romantic evening at home. From the joy of crafting your own Make & Bake Pizza to savoring the rich flavors of our elegant pasta dishes, we've got everything you need to create a lovely Valentine's night in.

Discover Blue Lotus Chai

Blue Lotus Chai

Discover the authentic taste of Blue Lotus Chai. Free of sweeteners and other additives, all varieties of this hot water-soluble chai powder feature a combination of organic spices, along with naturally flash-dried tea. Simply mix the flash-dried tea into hot water, add your choice of milk and sweetener, and enjoy a pure, flavorful chai experience.

Six Ways to Make Frothed Milk at Home

Frothing Milk at Home

Whether you're a coffee aficionado or a tea enthusiast, welcome to the world of at-home milk frothing! Let's take a look at six options you have for creating pillowy clouds of luscious milk at home.

Pimento Mac and Cheese

Pimento Mac & Cheese

Drawing inspiration from the flavors of Southern pimento cheese, this indulgent side puts a fresh twist on a timeless classic.

Tillamook Pull-Apart Cheese Bread

Tillamook Cheesy Pull-Apart Bread

This cheesy pull-apart bread is a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer. With just 6 ingredients, you can make a warm, melty, and cheesy snack in under an hour.

Basic Homemade Vinaigrette Recipe

Homemade Vinaigrette Salad Dressing Recipe

Making salad dressing at home is faster and easier than you think, and it means you can customize the all-important dressing to your tastes. Once you have this basic vinaigrette down, you can experiment with variations. The ratios for a vinaigrette salad dressing stay the same, so you can customize it to match your salad by using different oils, juice, and flavorings.

Rise & Shine: Healthy Breakfast Recipes

Winter Citrus Salad

This week, we're excited to share three effortlessly delicious and nutritious breakfast recipes that are sure to start your day off bright: a refreshing Winter Citrus Salad, Hearty Hummus Avocado Toast, and Savory Spinach Mushroom Oatmeal. 

Tea-licious Mocktails: Elevate Dry January with Steven Smith Teamaker

Mocktails With Steven Smith Teamaker

Cheers to a refreshing January! As we dive into the New Year, Alpenrose is excited to introduce a trio of invigorating mocktail recipes featuring the exceptional teas of Steven Smith Teamaker, a local favorite in Portland, Oregon. Discover seasonal fruit paired with tea goodness for a vibrant and health-conscious start to your year.

Eat The Rainbow

Eat The Rainbow

Start the new year with a challenge to Eat The Rainbow! Eating a variety of colors is a fun and delicious way to provide your body with a complete spectrum of essential nutrients and antioxidants that support your overall health and immunity. According to the Mayo Clinic, each color provides benefits.

Discover The Flavors of Kwanzaa

Jerk Chicken

Discover Kwanzaa's Culinary Delights: African Peanut Stew, Cast Iron Skillet Cornbread, and Jamaican Jerk Chicken - traditional recipes that bring to life the heritage and community values of the holiday, celebrated from December 26th to January 1st.