Raspberries are one of the top 10 antioxidant foods. Their antioxidant capabilities are not diminished by extreme temperatures (cooking or freezing). There is research being done now to treat cancer lesions with a gel derived from raspberries. They are also very high in vitamin c, folate and potassium and have both insoluble and soluble fiber. They also have anti-inflammatory benefits.

Peaches-1 peach provides 34 of the daily amount of Vitamin C necessary for an adult. They are also high in potassium and iron and have a gentle laxative effect.

Raspberry “Frullato” Cocktail

• 4 servings
• 1 pound of fresh raspberries
• 3 white peaches
• 3 tblsps of lemon juice
• 2 tblsps of cinnamon syrup
• ¾ cup orange juice (preferably blood red orange juice)

Place on 4 toothpicks each, 4 washed raspberries and one small piece of washed white peach. Set aside. Place in blender the remainder of raspberries that have been carefully washed, the peaches that remain that have been washed and peeled, lemon juice, 1/3 cup orange juice, cinnamon syrup (see recipe below). Place mixture in aluminum container and place in freezer for 40 minutes. Do not totally freeze. Pour into 4 large glasses, and add in the rest of the orange juice divided equally into 4 glasses. Complete by topping with the fruit on the toothpick. Serve immediately

Peach Aperitif

• ¼ cup spring or distilled or purified drinking water
• ¼ cup sugar
• A tsp of powdered ginger
• 4 ripe peaches-peeled and cut in quarters
• 2 tablespoons of crushed ice
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Place in pan water, sugar and pinch of ginger. Let come to a boil, remove from heat. Place peaches and ice, lemon juice and cooled syrup in blender. Blend for 2 minutes. Serve immediately.