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Allyson Levy's avatar

We call them “girl balls”- especially when I put dried shisandra berries among other fruits and nutty things. But they sure can be fugly!

But THANKS to you I will now add the orange peels from my Hardy Oranges (Poncirus trifoliata) that we grow. Because we get a bountiful crop I always submerge some sliced oranges in honey for a few months. I use this flavored honey for the cup of “tea” that I enjoy with the balls.

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Maria Rodale's avatar

Yum! I had to look up Shisandra berries. Are they good?

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Allyson Levy's avatar

They taste sour and lemony. Eaten out of hand women tend to like more than men. The fresh or dried berries make an amazing drink with some sweetener tasting like a strawberry-lemonade. Dried they flavor a tea nicely, but I prefer putting them in a girl ball, granola or even smoothie for that piquant flavor! If you can’t find some dried in your local health food store, let me know. I’d happily send some to you.

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Rodger Heckman's avatar

They look great. Unsure about the orange peel though. I will try it

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Abeja C.'s avatar

i'm dead... 💀 LOL "fugly nut balls" well done. truly... worth the log on

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Maria Rodale's avatar

It’s my pleasure! 😻

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John Cecci's avatar

I have to share some of my secret recipes with you someday

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Maria Rodale's avatar

Okay!

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Jean Margolis's avatar

Looks intriguing. Can't wait to try.

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Barbara Schwartzbach's avatar

Thank you for sharing your thoughts and recipe. I am hiving your book Love Nature Magic as a gift 🎁 to friends and family this year.❤️🙏❤️🌲Happy Holidays

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Maria Rodale's avatar

Thank you!!!

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Kathleen r Sadler's avatar

Hello Maria!

i love the recipe.

i Love fruitcake in general, Like my mom before me, i always have a few bars in the freezer. the only brand i eat is CLAXTON. ( https://www.claxtonfruitcake.com/ ). have a blessed and warm holiday. Kathy Sadler, quakertown pa.

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Julie Hirt's avatar

You had me at the title of your post. Thanks for the smile this morning. And I will try the recipe!

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Pilar Gerasimo's avatar

They sound pretty good to me! If you're looking for another recipe with a great title … https://www.instagram.com/reel/DDmlJlzOnUi/?igsh=dTVlMHpmZjY4N3Qz

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Maria Rodale's avatar

OMG! Mine taste better though!

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Pilar Gerasimo's avatar

Sure hope so. 🥴😂

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