Grapes and the Garden Veggie Pizza Recipe #GrapesfromCA

Living in California I have access to some great produce grown right here in the state. We have delicious fruits and veggies to eat all the time. One of my favorite fruits to eat is grapes. Ever since I was a kid grapes have always cheered me up. They are so delicious. Green, red or black grapes I love them all.

I have many snacks and breakfast items that have California Grapes as an ingredient. I like to eat them just by themselves too. This summer I thought I would like to find a new way to include grapes into something I enjoy as well as my family. My first thought was everyone love pizza! I created a pizza recipe that I call Grapes and the Garden Pizza.

 My Grapes and the Garden Pizza is easy to make. I purchased a pre-made pizza crust, canned tomato sauce, shredded cheese and added California Black Grapes, green bell pepper, red onion, spinach leaves, minced garlic, marinated artichoke hearts and no salt added canned mushrooms.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and lightly brush the pizza crust with olive oil. I used a pizza stone and you can also use a cookie sheet. After slicing the ingredients I placed the pizza sauce and a pinch of garlic to the pizza crust. Next cover the pizza sauce with cheese. I selected a mix of mozzarella and cheddar cheese for extra flavor and color. Add the toppings of California Black Grapes, green bell pepper, red onion, spinach leaves, marinated artichoke hearts, no salt added canned mushrooms and a pinch of garlic on top of the pizza. Place in the oven for 20-30 minutes until the cheese has melted and the toppings and crust are lightly golden.

We really enjoyed the Grapes and the Garden Veggie Pizza. The savory flavors of the veggies are perfectly balanced by the sweet grapes. California Grapes can be used in many recipes. There is a great cookbook titled Green, Black, Red that has many grape recipes.

Grapes and the Garden Veggie Pizza

This is a great pizza to have as a snack since there is no meat. A light veggie and cheese pizza to enjoy for lunch or a snack any day of the week. To learn more about California Table Grapes and create your own recipe to enter in the Grapes Snack Makeover contest you can be a fan on Facebook.






* I was sent a cookbook and compensation to buy California Grapes from Family Review Network for this post. I will be entering my recipe in a contest as well. #GrapesfromCA





 

Superior Nut Company Review and $25 Gift Certificate Giveaway - Birthday Bash

My whole family just loves eating nuts. They are a favorite choice for a snack, and we often give them as gifts around the holidays and other occasions. Peanuts, cashews, almonds, and pistachios, we love them all.
So of course I was very excited to receive nuts from the Superior Nut Company to try.

This company has been in business since 1929, and they still roast their specialty nuts the old fashioned way, in small batches at their plant in Cambridge, Massachusetts. You can even select your own items you want in a gift box or basket to give the perfect gift for a loved one.

I was sent the Roasted Jumbo Cashews Gourmet Tray and the Colossal Pistachio Gourmet Tray. Both trays of nuts were delicious and didn't last long! The quality and freshness were excellent, and the cashews were the largest I've ever seen.

Superior Nut Company offers a very large selection of nuts, candy, dried fruit, baked goods and much more. Their vast selection of gift baskets are perfect for any occasion. Many products come with free shipping, and all are attractively packaged. If you are a nut lover, this is a wonderful place to buy them at, and you can go to their website at superiornutstore.com to see the complete line of products.

For Nana's 55th Birthday Celebration we are hosting a giveaway of a $25 gift certificate from Superior Nut Company for one of our readers.

 GIVEAWAY

Win a $25 Gift Certificate to Superior Nut Company

 

To Enter This Giveaway: (mandatory entry before extra entries)


Visit the Superior Nut Company Store website and tell me one item you would love to try.

 

(I think the Chocolate Hazelnut Butter looks great too!)

 

*Leave a comment answering the question and be sure to leave your email address if its not public in your Google account*

Extra Entries: Can be done after leaving a comment for mandatory entry. If the extra entry says 1 extra entry leave 1 comment and 2 extra entries leave me 2 comments and so on.

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#Win a $25 Gift Certificate to @superiornut at @FrugalFamTree #Giveaway ends 7/13

 

 

 *Limited to US residents 18 years old and above. Giveaway starts June 27, 2012 and ends on July 13, 2012 at midnight PST. Winner will be emailed and has 48 hours to respond before another winner is selected. I was not paid for this giveaway or post. The opinions on this item are 100% mine and may vary from others. The sponsor is responsible for providing the prize.

We Will be Away for a Few Days

Hello Everyone! We wanted to let everyone know Frugal Family Tree will be away for a few days. We will back up and blogging with some cool giveaways on Monday the 25th. We have a family health issue that we are dealing with and will be out of town for a few days. We thank you our readers for all your support for our site. You make blogging so fun! Our family needs us and here at Frugal Family Tree family is everything.

Have a wonderful weekend. Hug your loved ones and let them know how much they mean to you.

California Sunsets

Living in CA I have always loved the summers. Yes I complain it can be too hot, but I do love that you can stay outside well past the sunset and its still warm out. This last week we have sat out by the garden and watched the sunset a few times. Its been wonderful to try to just be in the moment and watch as the day slowly slips away into night. Our view is not an ocean view like I wish, but sitting with my family near our garden smelling basil and tomato growing is priceless.

Tips for a Better Night's Sleep - Guest Post

Getting a good night's sleep can seem impossible when you do not feel comfortable or have distractions around you. However, there are a few simple ways you can get more comfortable and get rid of distractions to ensure you get a decent night's sleep.

Mattresses

 Your mattress has a lot to do with how well you sleep. Mattresses need to be supportive while still offering you comfort. If you have a mattress that is too soft or lumpy, you end up constantly moving to find a comfortable position. Constant movement while you are resting can make you feel as though you never get enough sleep. Quality mattresses such as Serta mattresses are designed to provide support and comfort by offering a variety of mattress styles to suit different needs. Whether you’re looking for a standard inner-spring or the newly popular memory foam, any quality brand will have several options. You can purchase great new mattresses at a variety of places; you may want to check them out in-store or do your research online first at retailers like ShopNBC to see what you’re most interested in.

Distractions

 Many people say that they do not have any trouble sleeping with a television or radio on. However, even if electronics do not bother you, they can prevent you from completely falling asleep. Televisions emit light and radios can play songs that prevent you from sleeping. Try getting rid of the distractions in your bedroom or turn them off before you go to bed. If you need noise to sleep, consider using a humidifier or fan.

If light bothers you and prevents you from sleeping, consider getting black-out curtains for your windows. Black-out curtains can help prevent light from coming through the windows in the early morning or if you live in an area where there is constant traffic. If that’s not an option, even getting a sleep mask, which can be purchased at your local pharmacy, can help block out light.

Getting a good night's sleep is vital to your health. Your body needs adequate sleep to function on a day-to-day basis. However, not having the right mattress or sleeping in a room with too many distractions can prevent you from getting the sleep you need. To change your sleeping habits, reassess your mattress and make an effort to get rid of televisions and other electronics in your bedroom.


*This is a guest post brought to you by Leslie Silver