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Beat the Heat! Refreshing Foods to Cool You Down In Summer

Albertina Roca
  |   July 12, 2016   |  

Summer heat waves getting the best of you? Treat yourself to our most refreshing foods and ingredients, made to keep you cool during those humid afternoons. With Boiron fruit purees, Tea Forte iced teas, and more, we have plenty of cool, refreshing foods we can deliver right to your door at the click of a button.
Then there's our summer recipes you can prepare yourself, such as our summer chilled gazpacho, fruity sangria and white chocolate and raspberry panna cotta. Lots to keep you busy without working up a sweat!

Foods and Ingredients

Boiron Fruit Purees

Boiron Fruit Purees

Made from carefully selected, naturally preserved fruits such as strawberry, passion fruit, coconut and raspberry, Boiron Fruit Purees are colorful and versatile, not to mention delicious. Culinary professionals and amateurs alike use them to bring fruity flavor and texture to their cocktails, sorbets, ice creams, smoothies and pie fillings.

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Tea Forte Iced Teas

Tea Forte Iced Teas

Picture yourself relaxing beside a swimming pool, sunglasses perched on your nose, favorite book in your hand, and the lightest breeze on your shoulders. The only thing missing is a thirst-quenching cup of Tea Forte iced tea. Tea Forte presents these artisan-crafted teas in silken pyramid infusers with leaf-tip strings, making the tea drinking experience as elegant as it is invigorating.

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Flower Extracts and Syrups

Flower Extracts and Syrups

These intensely aromatic concoctions will add a floral twist to your summer cocktails and desserts. Made from natural extracts of rose, hibiscus and Thai butterfly pea flowers, they contribute vibrant color and magical flavor in just a few, delicate drops…

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Seafood

Seafood

There are few things more satisfying on a warm summer day than the casual slurping of raw oysters. We offer a wide variety of these delicate maritime morsels, harvested from Canada, Long Island and the Chesapeake Bay. Then there’s our flash-frozen naked lobsters, completely deshelled and vacuum sealed for the ultimate freshness. Finally, we offer delicious fresh fish sourced from around the world, ready to serve as your next al fresco meal.

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Recipes

Summer Chilled Gazpacho

Summer Chilled Gazpacho Recipe

Favored by the Spanish as a cooling pick-me-up on those hot Mediterranean afternoons, gazpacho is refreshing not to mention healthy. Ours is made from cucumber and tomatoes blended into a smooth composition, with optional jalapenos for those who like a touch of spice.

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Cucumber and Smoked Salmon Appetizer Canapes

Cucumber and Smoked Salmon Appetizer Canapes

For a cold appetizer that's simple and tasty, you can't go wrong with these bite-sized beauties. Simply peel and hollow out a cucumber, fill it with boursin cheese and spices, then top with Scottish smoked salmon and cut into pieces. Voila!.

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Rose Water, Lime and Strawberry Wine Sangria

Rose Water, Lime and Strawberry Wine Sangria

A fresh and citrusy twist on the summer sangria, this cocktail imbues sparkling prosecco and sweet rose wine with lime syrup and a splash of rose water. This result is a fragrant and colorful drink that will impress guests at weddings, bridal showers and seasonal events.

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White Chocolate and Raspberry Panna Cotta

White Chocolate and Raspberry Panna Cotta

The luxurious layers of raspberries and white chocolate make this sophisticated dessert look deceptively complex, yet it’s a simple recipe that requires little preparation. Substitute the raspberries for whatever fruit is in season.

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Author

Albertina Roca

Copywriter & Certified Cheese Addict

Meet Albertina, a seasoned food writing wordsmith and marketing creative split between the sizzling vibes of Miami and the charming streets of Buenos Aires. With a solid 20 years in the traditional and digital advertising world for the gourmet food industry, she’s mastered the art of making words as mouthwatering as the dishes they describe. She’s proudly been part of the Gourmet Food Store family (and its brands) since its very beginnings, and what a fun, flavor-packed journey it has been!

Highlights

Albertina's journey in copywriting is marked by a passion for creativity and a knack for connecting with audiences. Her expertise spans SEO-driven content that boosts visibility, engaging social media strategies that spark conversations, persuasive advertising campaigns that captivate, and heartfelt storytelling that resonates deeply.

Experience

With a diverse portfolio spanning numerous articles, blogs, and captivating content pieces, Albertina has left her mark on the industry. From informative guides to persuasive sales copy, her work not only informs but also inspires action.

Education and Background

Her journey began at Rutgers College, where she studied in History and Political Science, with a minor in English Lit. She honed her craft at The Miami Ad School in South Beach, where creativity and copy collided under the South Florida Sun. From the neon streets of South Beach to the tango beats of Buenos Aires, her pen dances with the rhythm of whatever gastronomic tales she gets to write at the time.

Currently savoring life in Buenos Aires, Argentina, she’s bilingual in English and Spanish, an avid reader, and cheese addict.

Her writing? Seasoned with creativity, spiced with experience, and garnished with a dash of wit.

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