Cuties

Did you know that only 18 percent of children are eating the recommended three or more servings of fruits and vegetables each day, according to a Produce for Kids study released by the Perishables Group. Forty-three percent of parents say their children eat one or fewer servings daily.  “At a time when approximately 25 million kids in the U...

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As you may know, California Cuties are two varieties of mandarins: Clementine mandarins and Murcott mandarins.  Clementines are available in the first half of the season, from November - January.  Murcotts are available in the second half, February – April. We have explained the history of clementines on our website here.  But, th...

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Although cereal is a quick 'n easy option to feed your kids in the hectic mornings, we found some tasty and nutritious breakfast alternatives. Check out Better Homes & Garden's 10 healthy breakfasts for kids. You'll like them too! Hey BHG - we have recipe #11 to add to your list: Cuties Mandarin Parfait. :) Try 'em out and let us know w...

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Happy Chinese New Year!  Did you know that Cuties can play a part in the celebration for many families?  The Chinese New Year starts with the new moon on the first day of the new year, and ends 15 days later, on the full moon.  The food that is eaten for the Chinese New Year is symbolically very important. Citrus fruits are consid...

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Do you question whether your child is eating enough fruit?  We were browsing around on Kaboose this morning and found a helpful Fruit Calculator. Try it out and let us know what you think. We also recommend reading Kaboose's tips to get kids to eat more fruit and their take on how much physical activity kids need. Cuties can help with the f...

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Zingy with ginger, the slightly sweetened creamy topping makes a perfect marriage with tart-sweet juicy mandarin segments. Little hands will have fun making these as an after-school snack, but these bite-size mandarin treats also make a great “one bite” dessert, or an elegantly simple appetizer. Makes about 44 pieces 4 fresh mandarins, peeled an...

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Juicy mandarin segments play a starring role in this colorful mixture of favorite flavors. Looks elegant, but easy to do and fun to eat: This parfait is perfect for breakfast, a special after-school snack or for dessert. It’s pretty made in a glass goblet but tastes just as good from a bowl. This recipe is easily doubled. A crumbled oatmeal cook...

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Fresh mandarins add a blast of sweet-tart juiciness to this memorable combo of flavors, colors and textures. Put this soon-to-be-family-favorite salad on the table in just minutes. Need another shortcut? Substitute a pound of cooked frozen shrimp, thawed under cold water, for the grilled shrimp. Serves 4 2 15-ounce cans black beans, rinsed and d...

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Lively curry-spiked vinaigrette highlights the vibrant flavor of fresh mandarin. This stunning entrée salad comes together in just minutes when you start with super-fast couscous and ready-to-serve chicken. Frozen grilled chicken strips get this on the table in just minutes; substitute 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken, if desired. Serves 4 1 1...

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