Healthy Immune System Tips

The season has just changed to fall. What a glorious time in the Wood River Valley. Here in Ketchum, ID, Stanley, ID and the surrounding area we see beautiful hues of yellow, orange and red. While fall may trick us into thinking summer will go on forever, winter is right around the corner. We love fall for the harvest season and of course wonderful fresh fruits and vegetables it provides. We also start to think about shifting our menu offerings to incorporate nature’s bounty. The autumn days will soon turn into cooler weather and eventually winter. Winter always means cold and flu season and this year there is even more of a reason to stay healthy. We are listing our recommeded top ways to keep your immune system healthy as we all head indoors and prepare for winter.

Rasberrys Healthy Immunity Tips:

1. Eat more fresh fruits and vegetables

2. Drink ginger and tumeric in smoothies

3. Eat lots of garlic

4. Eat less meat products

5. Drink water, water, water

6. Eat hearty soups

7. Drink less caffeine

8. Exercise and yoga

9. Take your vitamins

10. Think positive

11. Live gratitude and thankfulness

Inside Maeme & Callie's Pantries

What's in our Pantry?

Over the past few months you have probably found yourself doing with less, maybe getting creative or trying new recipes.  Perhaps your pantry is getting more action these days, it's kind of an anything goes time for us all.  It's true, we do not eat 4-course meals every night ourselves - although we would love to if someone else cooked for us!  We do however have those can't-live-without staples for whipping together quick meals to feed a growing tween, the fur babies and loved ones.  We thought we would share our lists, to see if they spark a genius moment.

Maeme's Must Haves

Coffee
Creamer 
Flour
Eggs
Canned or dried beans
Canned tomatoes
Pasta
Salad
Fresh Fruits
Fresh Veggies
Honey
Tuna
Vinegar
Wine
Dog Food

"When all else fails,
call Callie to see what
she is making for dinner, 
then invite myself over!" 
--Maeme

Callie's Big List

Cheese (lots)
Wine
Canned tomatoes
Tuna
Salad/greens
Coffee
Chips, Crackers
All natural "M&M's"
MAYONNAISE
Olives, Olive Oil
Dried pastas
Fresh Fruits & Veggies
Frozen French Fries
Dried herbs
Cereal
Spicy Pickled Chile Peppers
Ground beef
Peanut butter
Frozen bread

"I'm an overshopper, you will
never go hungry at my house!"
--Callie

What is Rasberrys signature soup - posole?

Pozole which means "hominy", is a traditional soup or stew from Mexican cuisine. It is made from hominy, with meat (typically pork), and can be seasoned and garnished with shredded lettuce or cabbage, chile peppers, onion, garlic, radishes, avocado, salsa or limes.

Pozole is typically served on New Year's Eve to celebrate the new year. Pozole is frequently served as a celebratory dish throughout Mexico and in Mexican communities outside Mexico. Common occasions include Mexico Independence Day, birthdays, Christmas and other holidays. Pozole is served in Mexican restaurants worldwide and is also popular in New Mexico where it was a common dish among the Pueblo Indians residing along the Rio Grande River in New Mexico.

Pozole can be prepared in many ways. All variations include a base of cooked hominy in broth. Typically pork, or sometimes chicken, is included in the base. Vegetarian recipes substitute beans for the meat. The three main types of pozole are blanco/white, verde/green and rojo/red. White pozole is the preparation without any additional green or red sauce. Green pozole adds a rich sauce based on green ingredients, possibly including tomatillos, epazote, cilantro, jalapeños, or pepitas. Red pozole is made without the green sauce, instead adding a red sauce made from one or more chiles, such as guajillo, piquin, or ancho.

When pozole is served, it is accompanied by a wide variety of condiments, potentially including chopped onion, shredded lettuce, sliced radish, cabbage, avocado, limes, oregano, tostadas, chicharrón, or chiles.