What is acai, and how do I use it?
Not only is this Brazilian berry being touted as having ten times the antioxidants of blueberries and grapes, but Dr. Perricone (of Oprah fame) calls it his number one Superfood. That’s all well and good, but is it even available for general consumption? It sure isn’t on the shelf of your local supermarket next to the orange juice, but it is becoming more common. Try these . . . Acai Berries Acai Roots sells a big ol’ bucket of these nutrient-rich berries. Get them delivered and try some of their recipes for acai drinks as well as the traditional Brazilian way to eat acai. Acai Juice Seems like this would be a great way to capitalize on the antioxidants in these tasty berries. Bossa Nova not only makes it, but it is in the refrigerated section of such widespread markets as Stop and Shop, Whole Foods and Wild Oats. Sambazon Smoothies Pricey, but delivered to your door on dry ice. Might be fun just to see the packaging! Belizza Sorbet Slashfood wrote about this last summer, and my local
