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Every year at the Del Mar Fair I get these flavored extracts and oil from a booth I can’t remember the name of, but the label says the company is Watkins Extracts. They are just incredible and the variety is amazing. I just mix some in with plain yogurt and Splenda and it makes the best topping for chopped fruit.

• 2 cups chopped strawberries
• 2 seeded and chopped papayas
• 2 cups plain yogurt
• 2 tsp Watkins Mango extract
• 1 Splenda

In a mixing bowl add the yogurt, extract and Splenda and mix thoroughly with a whisk to incorporate completely. Let stand while you chop your favorite fruit. Toss to coat well and serve cold with a sprig of mint.

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This is an amazing mixed grain “salad” I serve cold with chopped strawberries mixed in at the time of eating. This batch makes a lot, enjoy!

• 1 cup rinsed wheat berries
• 1 cup rinsed pearl barley
• 1 cup of millet seeds
• 1 tbsp grated zest from rinsed orange
• 1/4 cup of fresh orange juice
• 1/4 cup of fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/3 cup chopped fresh mint leaves or 1 tbsp dried
• 1/4 cup chopped dried cherries or craisons
• fresh, washed, chopped strawberries or blueberries as needed

Bring 4 cups of salted water to a boil and add wheat berries. Reduce heat to low and simmer 30 minutes covered. Next, add the barley and simmer an additional 20 minutes.

As this is cooking toast the millet seeds in a hot skillet over medium heat until they start to pop and turn a toasted light brown. Remove from heat after about 5 minutes.

Add the toasted millet to the cooked grains after 50 minutes, and simmer an additional 15 minutes or until all water has been absorbed. Fluff with fork and remove from heat to cool.

Make the dressing by whisking together the orange and lemon juice with the oil, then add the honey, orange zest, dried fruit, and mint. In a large bowl pour the dressing over the mixed, cool grains. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours. Top each 1 cup serving with fresh strawberries, blueberries or fruit of your choice.

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