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A quick and easy fresh bar. The buttery crust and topping make for a delicious treat.

French Toast: ½ - ¾ (4-5 cups) loaf of bread broken into chunky pieces. I used a portion of an almost stale loaf I had. 3 whole eggs 1 ½ cups whole milk ⅓ cup brown sugar ½ cup (4 oz.) cream cheese 1 Tbsp vanilla 2 Tbsp Any jam you have on hand. I used Just Jan’s organic strawberry spread. Topping: ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts 2 Tbsp maple syrup ½ tsp cinnamon In a large bowl whisk the eggs, milk, brown sugar and vanilla. Add the bread pieces and toss to coat thoroughly. Pour into a greased 8”x 8”pan. Dollop the cream cheese evenly over the top, pushing it into the crevices. Do the same with the...

4-5 cups vegetable oil ¾ cup all purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder ¼ teaspoon salt zest of one tangerine 2 ½ tablespoons Just Jan’s Tangerine Marmalade juice of ½ of tangerine 1 cup whole milk ricotta 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 1 ½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract Confectioners sugar Heat 1- 2 inches of oil in a large wide heavy saucepan until it registers 370° F. In a small bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, tangerine zest and salt. Set aside. In a larger bowl, whisk together the ricotta, eggs, granulated sugar, tangerine marmalade, tangerine juice and vanilla. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet. Working in batches, drop in tablespoons of batter and fry,...

photo credit: Chef Martin Lopez 1 cup Vodka 2 1/2 cups plain tomato juice Juice of one lemon 2 tsp. celery salt 1/2 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce 2 Tbsp. Tangerine Sriracha 2 oz. Tangerine juice  Zest 1/2 tangerine or more if you like Garnish with celery stalk, stuffed olives or any cocktail condiments that suit your fancy! Makes 2 generous servings

These days everyone knows how important it is to know what’s in your food.  It’s best to avoid overly processed food with lots of refined sugar.  It’s actually very easy to take control of your own diet.  Just Jan’s Fruit Spreads are low in sugar and loaded with anti-oxidant rich fruits with no fillers, just the whole fruit.  This idea for a jam yogurt granola jar is a great example of convenience made wholesome.  By making your own granola (which is quite easy) using a plain greek yogurt with no added sugar yet all of the protein rich creaminess and a few spoonfuls of Just Jan’s fruit spread you’ll have co-workers look longingly at your Pinterest worthy portable breakfast!  (P.S....