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Warm Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal

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Warm Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal RecipeWarm Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Recipe

Before you head out to play, fill your belly with this hearty Warm Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Recipe

 

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Gerbs Rolled Oats (Instant)
  • 1/4 teaspoon Gerbs ground cinnamon
  • Pinch Gerbs Sea Salt
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • ¼ cup Gerbs Dried Apple Cinnamon Cubes
  • 1/4 cup Toasted Gerbs Pumpkin Seeds
  • 1 apple, rough chopped & sliced

 

Combine the oats, dried apple, cinnamon, and salt in a large microwave-safe bowl, and stir in the water. Cover and seal with plastic wrap or a tight-fitting lid and heat in the microwave on high until most of the liquid is absorbed, about 8 minutes. Stir in the maple syrup. Divide between 2 bowls and top with the toasted pumpkin seeds & Fresh Apples. Serve immediately.

Warm Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Ingredients & Directions

Why #Shop Small Saturday should start with Gerbs

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Why Support Local Business on Shop Small Saturday:

So maybe you’ve decided to skip out on Black Friday this year. You might want to consider starting your local holiday shopping on Small Business Saturday by heading to Gerbs extensive online store. Held annually the Saturday after Thanksgiving since 2010, SBS is an awesome way to support local businesses in your community.

Here are a few reasons why it’s a great idea to shop on Small Business Saturday:

  1. You’ll help create jobs in the community

Money spent in the community will go back into it in the form of creating employment opportunities. According to the Small Business Administration, the 28 million small businesses in America account for 54 percent of all sales in the U.S. Plus small businesses have provided 55 percent of all jobs and 66 percent of all new jobs since the 1970s. When you make a purchase at a small business, you are doing your part to stimulate the local economy.

  1. You’ll help create jobs in the community

Money spent in the community will go back into it in the form of creating employment opportunities. According to the Small Business Administration, the 28 million small businesses in America account for 54 percent of all sales in the U.S. Plus small businesses have provided 55 percent of all jobs and 66 percent of all new jobs since the 1970s. When you make a purchase at a small business, you are doing your part to stimulate the local economy.

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  1. Your tax dollars stay local.

Shopping at small businesses helps keep money within the neighborhood. A series of studies by the research firm Civic Economics found that 48 percent of purchases at local independent businesses go right back into the community, compared to less than 14 percent of sales made at chain stores. Your tax dollars stay locally, going toward public services, better schools, and libraries.

  1. Small businesses give back to the neighborhood.

Small businesses go beyond writing a check to a local cause. They’re more likely to develop partnerships and strengthen ties with people in the neighborhood. Brick and mortar establishments can serve as community hubs, such as the coffee shop that holds open mic night or the pizza parlor that sponsors little league fundraisers.

  1. Shopping at one local business helps other local businesses.

By shopping at a business in the neighborhood, you’ll most likely stop by other independent retailers in the vicinity. On top of that, some small businesses tend to offer products that are made locally, creating a ripple effect in the local economy. You can use this handy store locator tool to find businesses in your neighborhood that will be participating in this year’s SBS.

  1. Small businesses offer more unique products.

You can get away from the mass-produced items found at big box chains by shopping at an independent retailer. You’ll be able to find locally made gifts that are perfect for your significant other or enjoy a one-of-a-kind specialty drink at the local watering hole.

  1. It helps keep communities diverse.

Sure, we all love and go to mainstream retailers, but can you imagine what it would be like to live in a place with nothing but non-descript strip malls? By participating in Small Business Saturday, we’re making sure independent businesses thrive by adding to the vibrancy and uniqueness of a community. It would be tough for the charming trinkets shop or the mom-and-pop deli around the corner to stay afloat without your patronage.

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Tips to make Thanksgiving Safe (when eating away from home)

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Tips to make Thanksgiving Safe

  • Make a quick call to the host family in advance to ask about the menu (remember they will be stressed so make their life easier by doing this in advance). Offer to bring a side dish and/or dessert that will compliment their menu and your family’s allergy(s).
  • Prepare your day ahead of time, eat a solid breakfast in the morning and bring a snack for your travels if they are planning a late Thanksgiving dinner. Appetizers often contain nuts, dairy, seafood or other allergens, so its best to watch out for cross contamination (especially if other children are there).
  • Talk to you children or teen’s about which foods will be safe for them and about avoiding foods that may be at risk for cross-contact (e.g., a buffet-style set-up).
  • This may sound outrageous but depending on the severity of your allergy, get a good insulated cooler and pack a trusted meal for you or your child and leave it in the trunk (just in case). This will give provide you such peace of mind for unknown items being brought buy other guests.
  • Tell your children to be careful about sharing glasses, if possible bring bottled water or juice.
  • Don’t assume that food contains only traditional ingredients that you know are safe. For example, cranberry sauce could be prepared with pecans or peanut butter could be added to gravy and many desserts.
  • Pack two epinephrine auto-injectors at all times (that cooler in the trunk will be perfect to keep them at the right temperature).

cranberry sauce

Delicious & Safe Dried Cranberry Sauce

By Gerbs Allergy Friendly Foods

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups Gerbs dried cranberries
  • 3/4 cup cranberry juice
  • 1/3 cup pure cane granulated sugar (substitute stevia)
  • zest of 1 orange
  • zest of ½ lime
  • 1/4 tsp powdered sea salt
  • juice one Blood Orange
  • 2 Tbsp cornstarch (sub. Arrowroot)
  • 4 Tbsp water (sub. Sparkling cranberry wine)

Directions

Add all everything (minus the cornstarch) to a large non-stick sauce pot. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium, and simmer until cranberries become tender and plump up. Remove from the direct heat, slowly stir together cornstarch, add this slurry slowly to your sauce, simmer until the sauce thickens. Makes 2 cups.

Delicious & Simple Dried Cranberry Sauce

Gerbs Ancient Quinoa & Raisin Stuffing

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Wow them!

Wow your Thanksgiving guests with our protein packed, flavorful and ‘fall’ color themed Ancient Grain turkey stuffing!  Millennials or any health-conscious guests will thank you, put simply this dish will surely stand out among all your sides this season, compared to a traditional turkey stuffing; plus, there are so many options with our grains, rice, dried fruits and seeds to make this stuffing different each and every occasion. This will have all the feelings of a traditional stuffing but with the added nutritional benefits of quinoa, specifically its high fiber content, makes this dish a superfood. One study that looked at 4 varieties of quinoa found a range of 10–16 grams of fiber per every 100 grams. This equals 17–27 grams per cup, which is very high — more than twice as high as most grains. Boiled quinoa contains much less fiber, gram for gram because it absorbs so much water. As well, Quinoa is high in magnesium, B vitamins, iron, potassium, calcium, phosphorus, vitamin E and various beneficial antioxidants. Given its high beneficial nutrient content, it makes sense that quinoa could improve metabolic health. To date, two studies, in humans and rats respectively, examined the effects of quinoa on metabolic health. The human-based study found that using quinoa instead of typical gluten-free breads and pastas significantly reduced blood sugar, insulin and triglyceride levels.Gerbs Ancient Quinoa & Raisin Stuffing

Prep time: 5 min

Cook time: 75 min

Total time: 80 min

INGREDIENTS – Makes 8 servings

  • 5 Cups Vegetable Broth
  • 1 Cup Gerbs Royal White Quinoa
  • ½ Cup Gerbs Red Quinoa
  • ½ Cup Gerbs Black Quinoa
  • 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1 Large Sweet Onion, finely chopped
  • 3 Stalks Celery, including green ends, chopped
  • 2 Fresh Apples, cored, pealed & rough chopped
  • 1/2 Cup Gerbs Dried Jumbo Raisins
  • 1 1/2 Teaspoons Whole Leaf Savory, rubbed
  • 1 Teaspoon Rubbed Sage
  • 1/4 Teaspoon Gerbs Himalayan Sea Salt
  • 1/4 Teaspoon Gerbs Ground Black Peppercorns
  • 1 Tablespoon Gerbs Rosemary Garlic Seasoning Blend
  • Fresh Rosemary, Parsley, and Chives to garnish (optional)
  • ¼ cup dry white wine (water optional)

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease inside of 9-inch by 13-inch baking dish; set aside.

Combine Gerbs red, white, & black Quinoa with vegetable stock in large saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to simmer, cover and cook 15 to 20 minutes, until grains are cooked through. Let stand for 5 minutes removed from heat, and fluff with fork.

While grains cook, heat olive oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and sauté 3-4 minutes, and celery, and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes.  Add diced apples, Gerbs Raisins, savory, rubbed sage, Gerbs Rosemary Garlic blend, salt, black pepper and 1/4 white wine. Cook, stirring, until apples soften, about 10 minutes. Stir in cooked grains, tossing to evenly incorporate all ingredients.

Transfer stuffing to prepared baking dish. Cover with foil, transfer to oven and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil, and bake additional 10 minutes, until lightly browned on top.

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Gerbs Ultimate Cranberry Turkey Stuffing

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Gerbs Ultimate Cranberry Turkey Stuffing Recipe

Gerbs Ultimate Cranberry Turkey Stuffing Recipe

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Vegetable Broth
  • 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 2 stalks celery, thinly chopped
  • Pouch Fresh Thyme, Parsley, Sage (bouquet garni)
  • 1/2 cup Gerbs Dried Cranberries
  • 1 small sweet onion, coarsely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped/grated
  • ¼ cup grated Carrots, julienned
  • 4 cups Gerbs Bread Crumbs
  • 1 cup Gluten-Free bread, cubed ½”
  • 3 large scallion stalks thinly sliced
  • Sea Salt & Fresh Black Pepper

Gerbs Ultimate Cranberry Turkey Stuffing Ingredients

Directions

Sauté onion with Olive Oil over medium heat for 3-4 minutes; add garlic and stir for another minute.

Stir in vegetable broth, celery, bouquet garni, cranberries, carrot, in a 3-quart saucepan. Over medium-high heat, heat to a boil, add scallions, and sea salt & pepper. Reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook for 3-5 minutes or until the vegetables are tender, remove Garni.

Add bread crumbs, cubed bread and mix lightly. Bake 350 for 30 minutes, top with Gerbs dried cranberries and scallions.