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How to Trick Your Kids into Eating Spinach

I have never been much of a veggie eater. I generally have a raging sweet tooth and I’m pretty sure I passed my sweet tooth along to my children.

The problem with this is that vegetables are good for us and we should probably eat more of them even though they are not our favorite. It has been a recent goal of mine. I need to be a better role model for my kids so that they learn to have healthy and balanced eating habits as they get older.

The good news is my children all like fruit, which is why I decided that we are officially smoothie drinkers. Smoothies are a great way for us to get in the fruits and vegetables that we need and some days it’s the only thing I can actually get my little one to consume because she loves drinking anything through a straw.

Apparently straws are a fancy novelty when you’re a toddler – who knew? But, I digress…Here is one of our current favorite smoothie recipes – perfect for hiding veggies!

ORANGE BERRY SPINACH SMOOTHIE:

Ingredients:
1 tablespoon of Caffe D’Vita Vanilla Bean Classic Cream smoothie mix
2 cups spinach and/or kale
1 cup assorted berries (fresh or frozen blackberries and frozen raspberries)
1 banana
1 fresh squeezed orange (or frozen orange juice)
1 Tbsp. flaxseed meal
1.5 cups greek yogurt

Directions:
Throw it all in a blender and pulse until your smoothie is the desired consistency. In order for this to be a smoothie and not just juice, make sure at least one of the fruit elements in your smoothie is frozen (i.e. a frozen banana, or I use frozen berries). You can also throw in a few crushed ice cubes as well. Add larger amounts of fruits or veggies to your smoothie depending on the size you’d like your smoothie to be. I actually split this recipe with my daughter and while the smoothie looks a little small when it’s split, it’s super filling and keeps me going ’til lunch!

Hope you enjoy your tasty and nutritious smoothie!

If you are interested in becoming a Caffe D’Vita foodservice distributor, we would be happy to provide you with the resources to market Caffe D’Vita products to your customers.
To contact us, simply click here or call us at 800-200-5005 x315.

Caffe D’Vita’s premium foodservice products will exceed your quality and taste standards as our Cappuccino products have for nearly 40 years.

Caffe D’Vita Foodservice Lineup
Blended Iced Coffees
Premium Cappuccino Mix
Fruit Cream Smoothies
Premium Base Mixes
Classic Cream Smoothies
Hot Cocoa
Espresso
Chai Tea Lattes
Iced Cappuccinos
Single Serve Envelopes

Caffe D’Vita Foodservice
800-200-5005 x315
[email protected]
www.caffedvita.com/foodservice.htm

 

 

 

 

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Get Your Green on For Saint Patrick’s Day

This Saint Patrick’s Day make the perfect martini—try adding Caffe D’Vita’s Irish Cream cappuccino mix to the blend. Smooth and delicious, our Irish Creamtini is just sweet enough to counteract the bitter flavor of the gin or vodka without overpowering it.

Try this recipe:
In a metal martini shaker, add:
2 oz of prepared Caffe D’Vita Irish Cream mix
2 oz of vodka
A splash of very chilled Martini & Rossi Dry Vermouth
A lemon twist

Crushed Ice (a note about this: Cubed is fine, but Crushed will make it colder)
½ oz Vanilla syrup (this part is optional)

Take the glass out of the fridge (you should chill it for about 10 minutes before using it), and pour a small amount of the vermouth into it. Swirl the vermouth in the glass that the sides of the glass are coated. Discard the vermouth. Rim the glass with the lemon twist. Pour your gin or vodka into a shaker over lots of ice. Shake well until cold and pour into the martini glass. Squeeze the lemon, well, twist over the martini and balance it along the rim or just drop it in the glass the way you would in the case of a cosmo.

If you don’t like the lemon and cream flavor/texture combo, try rimming the glass with chocolate sauce and dusting a bit of cinnamon on top of the martini. You can use olives, but it’s not really recommended.

If you are interested in becoming a Caffe D’Vita foodservice distributor, we would be happy to provide you with the resources to market Caffe D’Vita products to your customers.

To contact us, simply click here or call us at 800-200-5005 x315.

Caffe D’Vita’s premium foodservice products will exceed your quality and taste standards as our Cappuccino products have for nearly 40 years.

Caffe D’Vita Foodservice Lineup
Blended Iced Coffees
Premium Cappuccino Mix
Fruit Cream Smoothies
Premium Base Mixes
Classic Cream Smoothies
Hot Cocoa
Espresso
Chai Tea Lattes
Iced Cappuccinos
Single Serve Envelopes

Caffe D’Vita Foodservice
800-200-5005 x315
[email protected]
www.caffedvita.com/foodservice.htm

 

 

 

 

Spring Fever “Smoothie/Mocktails” from Caffe D’Vita

The transition from winter to spring is one of the most anticipated times of year. The snow is melting, the sun is shining, the ground is coming to life with green and it is once again enjoyable to be outside longer than 10 minutes at a time. As you finish up your spring cleaning or income taxes and plan your gardens and summer vacations, take some time to sit down on the patio with a refreshing fruit drink that wakens your taste buds from the winter blues.

The Smoothie/Mocktail is the ultimate drink without the alcohol. A Spring Fever Smoothie/Mocktail is perfect anytime of the day and is even better with fresh fruit juices. Read more

Chocolate is Good For You

Chocolate is actually good for you!There’s a reason that chocolate inspires gotta-have-it cravings for so many of us, perhaps more than any other food: It’s good for you!

“It’s actually good for your heart and also good for your blood pressure,” says Valentine Yanchou Njike, MD, MPH, of the Yale Griffin Prevention Research Center, who has researched cocoa’s effect on blood vessel function. Researchers have also found that phytochemicals in cocoa, which is used to make chocolate, may improve blood vessel function, slow blood clotting, improve insulin resistance and have protective effects against cancer.  And even though the labels say chocolate contains saturated fat, it’s actually the kind of fat that has little effect on your cholesterol levels.

The bottom line is that you don’t have to beat yourself up for craving chocolate if you enjoy it in moderation.

Here are some tips for getting a guilt-free chocolate fix.
1. Choose wisely.
How about chocolate instead of potato chips? Yes, indeed! The darker the chocolate, the more phytochemicals it contains. Because you’re eating this for pleasure.

have what you like in moderation,
2. Get a liquid fix.
Hot cocoa is another way to enjoy chocolate. Make your own using one of Caffe D’Vita’s hot cocoa or sugar free hot cocoa.
3. Savor it.
If you really love chocolate, slow down, enjoy it and savor every sip.

If you are interested in becoming a Caffe D’Vita foodservice distributor, we would be happy to provide you with the resources to market Caffe D’Vita products to your customers.

Caffe D’Vita’s Premium hot cocoa is low in fat, has no hydrogenated oils, no Trans fat and it gluten free. Unlike other supermarket versions, these mixes are dreamy rich and packed with everything that’s right and good about one of the world’s favorite foods.

True aficionados of chocolate will appreciate the incredibly complex flavor of this seductively rich, cocoa. Because of its premium cocoa and rich, velvety creamer you only have to use water to make it.

Those with a serious sweet tooth but watching their sugar intake will also love Caffe D’Vita’s premium sugar free hot cocoa.
Caffe D’Vita’s sugar free hot cocoa is a chocolaty-sweet sugar free version of our premium hot cocoa and is sweetened with Splenda®. Our sugar free hot cocoa mix is a surprisingly good alternative for those who need to reduce their sugar intake. Our sugar free hot cocoa uses the finest flavorings & ingredients and is the best instant sugar free hot cocoa available. It is has no hydrogenated oils, or Trans fats, and is gluten free!
To contact us, simply click here or call us at 800-200-5005 x315.

Caffe D’Vita’s premium foodservice products will exceed your quality and taste standards as our Cappuccino products have for nearly 40 years.
Caffe D’Vita Foodservice Lineup
Blended Iced Coffees
Premium Cappuccino Mix
Fruit Cream Smoothies
Premium Base Mixes
Classic Cream Smoothies
Hot Cocoa
Espresso
Chai Tea Lattes
Iced Cappuccinos
Single Serve Envelopes

Caffe D’Vita Foodservice
800-200-5005 x315
[email protected]
www.caffedvita.com/foodservice.htm

 

 

 

 

Steamy Hot Cappuccino in the Morning

I love to drink a steamy hot cappuccino in the morning (or anytime, really!).

The best thing however is the taste, the cup where it all happens!

A warm cappuccino’s during the fall and winter months helps take the chill off on of cold winter days. When you think about it is there really anything better than warming up to a delicious Mocha Cappuccino?

Caffe D’ Vita is the premium beverage mix brand. We use the finest ingredients to produce premium cappuccino, blended ice coffee, hot cocoa, chai tea latte, and smoothie mixes.

Caffe D’Vita’s products have a long shelf life, are kosher, are quick to make, and can be used with either a blender or granita. The premium ingredients are guaranteed to produce accurate serving results every time.

Our unique customer service and promotional support is backed by nearly 40 years of experience in the premium beverage industry.
Try it – you’ll love it!”

If you are interested in becoming a Caffe D’Vita foodservice distributor, we would be happy to provide you with the resources to market Caffe D’Vita products to your customers.

To contact us, simply click here or call us at 800-200-5005 x315.
Caffe D’Vita’s premium foodservice products will exceed your quality and taste standards.

Caffe D’Vita Foodservice Lineup:
Blended Iced Coffees
Premium Cappuccino Mix
Fruit Cream Smoothies
Premium Base Mixes
Classic Cream Smoothies
Hot Cocoa
Espresso
Chai Tea Lattes
Iced Cappuccinos
Single Serve Envelopes
Caffe D’Vita Foodservice:
800-200-5005 x315
[email protected]
www.caffedvita.com/foodservice.htm