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Learn how a few lifestyle changes can make a HUGE impact on your health and happiness with OPUS Homes Wellness Chef Andrew Muto!<\/p>\n
Andrew has helped OPUS Homes develop its’ unique Living Kitchen<\/a>\u00a0that’s cleverly designed to make preparing family meals and entertaining with style a breeze!<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator color=”white” border_width=”7″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”1787″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n A Holiday Host\/Hostess Gift: Panforte Cruda<\/p>\n PANFORTE CRUDA<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n This is a Wellness Dessert inspired by one of Italy\u2019s oldest sweets\u2026 Toscana\u2019s Panforte! This traditional food was so desired that it was used as a tithe to the monks and nuns of the local Monastery. This recipe removes all processed sugar, using only the sweetness of fruit to dictate. It is also unheated, so that all the nutrients stay intact.<\/span><\/p>\n Enjoy it with your favourite coffee or alongside Southbrook Organic Wineries<\/a> Framboise Dessert Wine, or have it as an uplifting end to a beautiful meal or the perfect warm and tasty treat on a cold winter’s afternoon!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Panforte Cruda:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Packed with crunch and flavour, try making this recipe your ‘own’ with other dried fruits and flavours!<\/span><\/p>\n Ingredients:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n 1 cup walnuts<\/span><\/p>\n 1 cup dates (pitted)<\/span><\/p>\n \u00bd cup golden raisins<\/span><\/p>\n 1 cup almonds<\/span><\/p>\n \u00bd cup dried apricots<\/span><\/p>\n 4 tbsp raw cacao powder<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0\u00bd cup lemon juice & rind<\/span><\/p>\n \u00bd cup orange juice and rind<\/span><\/p>\n \u00bc tbsp cinnamon<\/span><\/p>\n 4 cloves crushed<\/span><\/p>\n \u00bc tbsp nutmeg<\/span><\/p>\n 4 dried figs<\/span><\/p>\n 1 pinch of nutmeg<\/span><\/p>\n 1 pinch of marjoram<\/span><\/p>\n In food processor: Blend half the walnuts. When processed fine, add half dates, half the spices, half cacao powder. Pour into a bowl. Coarsely chop (or pulse in food processor) almonds and remaining walnuts and add to the mix. Chop or pulse dried apricots to desired texture and add to mix. \u00a0Next, add juice, rinds, raisins and remaining 1\/2 cup of cacao. Fold together, mold into patties or balls, and finish with a light dusting of cacao. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Refrigerate at least an hour before serving.<\/p>\n Good Health to You!!<\/span><\/p>\n NOTE: for a festive flair, substitute some of the juice for your favourite liqueur!<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]WATCH Chef Andrew Muto prepare Panforte Cruda!<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/www.opushomes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_1718-copy2-200x300.jpg\")
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