Fascinating story from Prepared Foods……… According to Tufts researchers, while the leading source of calories in the average American diet used to be from white bread, that may have changed. Sodas the Main Source of Americans’ Calories Prepared Foods June 20, 2005 enewsletter Now, according to preliminary research conducted by scientists at the Jean Mayer Continue Reading »
Once again, here is another fascinating story from Prepared Foods Enewsletter: In the first clinical study of its kind, research shows that people who drink cranberry juice cocktail twice a day are three times more likely to suppress the bacteria that cause stomach ulcers than those who do not. With approximately 80% of stomach ulcers Continue Reading »
Snyder’s of Hanover introduces a new pretzel snack: new Hot Buffalo Wing Pretzel Pieces. This snack is OU DAIRY. Yes, it is DAIRY. There is something weird about that. Pareve we would have expected. But dairy? That is sort of funny! The pretzels are flavored with hot sauce, cayenne pepper and paprika. The pretzels contain Continue Reading »
We bought a bottle of new Coke Zero to enjoy over Shabbat. We brought it home and eagerly anticipated enjoying it…. Before we go on, we probably should mention that we like Diet Coke. We like the taste of it. We drink a lot of it, in fact. We grew up drinking Tab. With Tab, Continue Reading »
We read a most interesting press release from the good folks at Jelly Belly. It seems that they are going to introduce the world to their newest product this month at the Candy Expo in Chicago. Sport Beans by Jelly Belly, made in Lemon Lime and Orange flavors, are larger, traditional-sized jelly beans with something Continue Reading »
The online edition of the Indianapolis Star had this great story about tomatoes. Enjoy! You say tomatoes! Tantlizing and tasty, take your pick. By Jo Ellen Meyers Sharp Star correspondent Sweet, tart, juicy — nothing beats a fresh-off-the-vine tomato, especially one that’s been ripening in the summer sun. Roma and plum varieties are fine. But Continue Reading »
We got a great press release from Wild Oats Natural Marketplaces. It seems that they want the chickens they sell to have a chance to sow some wild oats, or at least eat them, before their eggs get sold in their stores. As a result, they have banned eggs from caged chickens. JUNE 10, 2005 Continue Reading »
Believe it or not, the above is a title of a relatively new book out there. According to the author, a Gentile, Jewish men are passionate lovers (we really are, btw!), good husbands, caring spouses, and, coming from a strong matriarchal background, especially comfortable with strong women. In short, she says a whole lot of Continue Reading »
An excellent summer salad! Try it today! You won’t be sorry! Butter/Bib Lettuce Red Onion – Chopped (medium dice) Avacado – Chopped (good sized chunks) 1 to 2 cans Mandarin Oranges, drained Dressing: 1/3 Cup Sugar 1 tsp Dry Mustard 1 tsp Salt 1/2 tsp Paprika 1 Cup Oil 4 Tablespoons Vinegar 1 tsp dehydrated Continue Reading »
You thought we were done? No way, Jose! We got a few more hot dates to share. JULY 15-16 WALLA WALLA SWEET ONION FESTIVAL Tix for this one are real cheap: Two bucks, yup, one dolla for each walla! You gotta love a festival that features onion eating contests, lawn bowling with onions and much Continue Reading »
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