b"Sorrel Three WaysSorrel is an edible Caribbean plant andtheflowerisusedfreshor dried to make a drink, especially during the yuletide season. Below are three ways that Jacob's family prepares and enjoys sorrel. Watch himmakingtheserecipeson Facebook page, @cookingwithjacob9. Photos byStephen Reid PhotographySorrel Drink1.Bring 16 cups of water to a rapid boil.2.Add 3/4 pound of sliced ginger and one cup of water to blender or food processor and puree.3.Strain ginger and add the juice to the boiling water. (For added spiciness, pureed ginger canGive the Gift of a Smile! be added directly the boiling without straining.)4.Add 7 ounces of dried sorrel to the boiling water and ginger juice, stir and then turn off heat.5.Cover pot and leave to steep for at least four hours or overnight.6.Remove sorrel pulp by straining liquid into another container and set pulp aside for later use.7.Set aside 4 unsweetened cups of the sorrel drink to be used for the smoothie andthe preserve.8.Sweeten 12 cups of the liquid with 4 cups of brown sugar or sweeten as desired.9.Store in refrigerator. Flavors will develop further over time. Serve chilled or with ice. Garnish with fresh mint leaves (optional) and enjoy.Note: Ginger enhances the flavor of the sorrel and individuals sometimes use more or less than a pound depending on their preference.Sorrel SmoothieBlend the following ingredients:1.1/2 cup of the sorrel pulppulp is a little fibrous, so blend to desired texture.2.1 cup of frozen mixed berries (strawberries, blackberries, blueberries and raspberries).3.2 cups of unsweetened sorrel drink.4.Sweeten to taste with honey if desired.5.Garnish with blueberries and fresh mint leaves (optional) and enjoy. With our new state-of-the-art Zoom bleaching equipment and Sorrel Preserve lnvisalign treatments, our practice offers the perfect gift of a 1.Add 4 cups of the sorrel pulp along with 2 cups of the unsweetenedclean, straight, bright smile-a gift that instills long-term health, sorrel drink to a food processor or blender. Blend until a smoothconfidence, and happiness that is simply unmatched! consistency is achieved.2.Add pureed mixture to a pot and bring to boil. Our practice offers even more with a complete range of dental 3.Add 2 cups of brown sugar. services for the entire family, with specialties in Restorative, 4.Add 2 sticks of cinnamon. Invisalign and Cosmetic care, as well as Sleep and TMD 5.Add 3 whole cloves. Therapies. 6.Let boil on high flame for 10 minutes while 7.stirring occasionally. Call for a consultation today!MUENCH Adjust sweetness as desired by adding more sugar. FAMILYDENTAL 8.Reduce heat and let simmer for 20 minutes while stirring occasionally until desired consistency is achieved. Kevin F. Muench, DMD, MAGO 9.Allow to cool then pour in a jar and store in the refrigerator. 140 Maplewood Ave, Maplewood 10. Enjoy with peanut butter and crackers, crackers and cheese, bread or973.763.2221 I MuenchDental.comIO C bagel.feature story /33"