Women’s US Alpine Ski Team Coach
With an amazing Olympics from our neighbors in the north completed we were extremely excited and proud here in the Hood River Valley. Rooting for the amazing skills and talent that our athletes have is always a fun event. But also knowing that one of our own residents was the head coach leading them was thrilling. Here’s a little bit about Hood River resident and U.S. Head Ski Coach Jim Tracy from the U.S. Ski website:
Jim Tracy, former women’s head speed coach from 1997-2004, returned to lead the U.S. women’s alpine program following the 2008 season.
Tracy, who grew up in Mammoth ski racing, started skiing around the age of 10. Tracy made the move from California to Vail, CO, where he spent 24 years of his life. While in Vail, he raced Masters and won the national downhill title for the 25-35 age group.
Tracy coached for Ski Club Vail from 1976 to 1986 before joining the coaching staff at the U.S. Ski Team where he coached the men’s and women’s speed programs and the development and Europa Cup teams. Tracy has also coached through five Olympics and eight World Championships in his career.
Tracy lives in Hood River, OR with his wife Sue.
Way to go Jim! For more information on the exciting sport of skiing please visit US Ski team website and get involved!
No commentsKiwi Dessert Cubes
Make this cool dessert for a large group.
Crust
2 cups all purpose flour
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 cup butter, cubed
Citrus Glaze
6 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 cup cool water
1/4 teaspoons Orange Extract
Topping
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese
2/3 cup sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons Orange Extract
4 kiwifruit, peeled
13 fresh strawberries, halved
In a large bowl, combine flour and confectioners’ sugar. Cut in the butter until crumbly. Press into a greased 15-in. x 10-in. a 1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 16-19 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack.
In a small saucepan, combine the sugar and cornstarch. Stir in water until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in orange extract. Cool completely.
In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar and orange extract until smooth. Spread over crust. Cover and refrigerate for 45 minutes. Cut into 28 squares.
Cut each kiwi into seven slices. Place a kiwi slice in the middle of each square; top each with a strawberry half. Brush with glaze; refrigerate until set. Yield: 28 servings.
No commentsOur Best Sellers!
What a wonderful Holiday Season we have had here at The Fruit Company. It’s been so much fun getting the thousands of gifts built and sent out all over the United States for you! We have heard from many about how great the fruit has been! With the upcoming spring we just thought we would share with you some of our bestsellers. Enjoy!
Bountiful Harvest- A beautiful basket filled with an assortment of delicious fruit and candies galore. This gift comes with a tasty sparkling pear cider and a mixture of cheese and crackers. What a great gift basket!
Simply Fruit- Looking for a gift that features what we do best? Simply fruit is it! The best mixture of the best fruit available for the season. And a scrumptious mixed dried fruit to accommodate it. All presented in a beautiful dark basket.
Cheddar, Pears & Apples- The combination of the sweet pears and crisp apples mixed with Creamy Medium Cheddar and Garlic Cheddar is amazing. One of our favorite gifts here at The Fruit Company, which arrives in a beautiful watercolor box.
No comments20% one day only coupon!
Hey Friends! Today only we letting our friends here on facebook have a special 20% off coupon code: facebookfriends. This coupon code is good for today only! Get your order in by 12 pm pacific standard time and you can still get items delivered with overnight shipping in time for Valentine’s Day! 20% code: facebookfriends. Check out all the beautiful gifts here!
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White Chocolate Passion Fruit Delight!
| 1. | Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Grease an 8 inch springform pan with 1 tablespoon melted butter. |
| 2. | In a medium bowl, mix together biscuit crumbs and 4 tablespoons melted butter. Press into the bottom of springform pan, and smooth with the back of a spoon; set aside in the refrigerator to firm up. |
| 3. | Place the chocolate in a heatproof bowl. Heat half-and-half to a simmer in a small saucepan; pour over white chocolate. Set aside for 1 minute, then stir until smooth; set aside. |
| 4. | In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Mix in mascarpone cheese, sugar, and egg yolks. Stir in white chocolate mixture and 1/2 cup passion fruit pulp. In a large glass or metal mixing bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Fold 1/3 of the whites into the batter very thoroughly, then quickly fold in remaining whites until no streaks remain. Pour batter into prepared pan. Place the cake pan on a baking sheet |
| 5. | Bake for 1 1/4 hours in the preheated oven, or until just set in the center when shaken lightly. Turn off the oven, and leave the cheesecake in the oven with the door ajar for 2 to 3 hours, or until cool. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours. |
| 6. | Before serving, remove from pan, and let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Dust with confectioners’ sugar, and serve with pulp from 6 passion fruit. |
Curried Cashew, Pear, and Grape Salad
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Starfruit Mango Smoothie Recipe
Looking for a tasty fruit drink. Why not try one of our favorite smoothie recipe’s. Enjoy!
3Â Â Starfruit
2Â Large Mango’s
1Â Cup of orange juice
7Â Ounces of Vanilla yogurt
1Â Sprinkle of sugar
1Â Umbrella Straw
1 Mint leaf
Blend it up, put the mint leaf on top, and pour!
Haiti Earthquake
Our hearts are with those in Haiti. With so many lost and even more hurting the nation is in need. If you would like to help one of the most simplest of ways to do so is go to the American Red Cross and donate here.
No commentsWinter thoughts…
Winter came down to our home one night
Quietly pirouetting in on silvery-toed slippers of snow,
And we, we were children once again.
~Bill Morgan, Jr.
