FOOD ▲

from Bay Magazine June 2022

FACES

BERRY REFRESHING

BY CONNIE HUMBURG ● PHOTO BY BRIAN JAMES

What’s not to love about blueberries? They’re healthy, full of antioxidants to ward off disease. They’re available year-round, thanks to new strains developed by the University of Florida that thrive in the state’s mild winters. And they’re versatile, easy to toss onto cereal, bake into delicious goodies or mix with other berries for tall, cool drinks. Whether planning a Fourth of July party or just relaxing by the pool on a lazy summer day, you’re sure to enjoy these tasty treats based on recipes from Wish Farms, one of Florida’s leading berry growers.

● GOAT CHEESE & BLUEBERRY SPREAD CROSTINIS

1 long baguette ¼ cup melted butter 8 ounces goat cheese 2 tablespoons heavy cream 8 ounces fresh blueberries 1 sprig rosemary 3 sprigs thyme ½ cup blueberry preserves Slice baguette into ½-inch rounds, brush with melted butter and grill until browned. Blend goat cheese and heavy cream. Muddle (press) blueberries with rosemary and thyme, add preserves and some whole berries. Spread goat cheese and a dollop of the blueberry mixture on each crostini and top with a bit of thyme. Makes about 24.

● BERRY FIZZ SANGRIA

A few sprigs of fresh mint ¼ cup each of fresh blueberries, strawberries, blackberries and strawberries bottle of Real Sangria or similar premade sangria 1 bottle of prosecco, Champagne or dry sparkling wine

Muddle mint into berries. Place 2 tablespoons of berry mixture in each wine glass, add a couple of splashes of sangria and top with bubbles.

Serves 4 to 6, depending on size of glass.

● BERRY SPECIAL CAKE

16 ounces heavy cream ¼ cup powdered sugar 1 tablespoon vanilla 1 angel food cake Blueberries, strawberries, raspberries and blackberries as desired

Whip together the cream, sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form. Frost the cake all over with fresh whipped cream and garnish with all the berries you like.

BELTZ & BELTZ ATTORNEYS

SPONS ORED CO NTENT

Jennifer Beltz Larry D. Beltz Alexa Nicole Scott

LOVE OF THIS COMMUNITY RUNS DEEP AT BELTZ & BELTZ

There’s something that Jennifer Beltz wants you to know about the law firm, Beltz & Beltz: The attorneys of the firm have deep roots in this community. They grew up in Pinellas County, attended local schools, and they proudly call the area home. They care deeply about this community, and to a person, they’re hands-on. Their cases are all treated with the same close attention. In most interactions you will speak to an attorney; you will not be routinely routed to clerks or assistants. Furthermore, at the outset, the firm will evaluate your case for free. From day one they have always promised their clients that they “Only pay if we win.” They’ll never deviate from that policy.

Jennifer muses that between the three attorneys at her firm, there are a combined 80 years of experience handling personal injury claims. The goal is to recover the financial compensation needed to pay for medical expenses, lost income and funds to provide for the injuries and suffering that the client will experience throughout his or her life. The firm has successfully represented individuals in automobile accidents, nursing home abuse and neglect cases, medical malpractice, slip and fall, and more. The firm does sue drunk drivers.

Areas of practice at Beltz & Beltz include auto, bicycle, motorcycle, ride-share and pedestrian accidents; nursing home abuse; dog bites or attacks; medical malpractice; negligent security claims; product liability; and estate planning. Additionally, because people don’t always fully understand the exact provisions and exclusions of their auto insurance policy, Beltz & Beltz will review your policy for free, as a public service, to make sure you are paying for coverage that is appropriate for you, and that nothing you need is missing. In case you didn’t know … The American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys has recognized the exceptional performance of Jennifer Beltz as one of the 10 Best Personal Injury Attorneys for Client Satisfaction. Plus, the Million Dollar Advocates Forum requires that the attorney has collected a minimum of $1 million for a client, and the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum requires that the attorney has collected a minimum of $2 million for a client. Over 20 years ago, Jennifer Beltz and her father and law partner Larry D. Beltz, each, individually, met the requirements for membership in both the Million Dollar and the Multi-Million Dollar Advocate forums. Less than 1 percent of lawyers in the United States are members of these forums.

To contact Beltz & Beltz, call the firm at (727) 866-4586. They are available 24/7 for new clients.

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