Posted by admin on February 3rd, 2010 — Posted in Beyond Cats, Food Feed
You have only to look at hard numbers to see how popcorn stands in America’s perceptions. Upwards of one billion pounds of unprepared kernels passed over the counters of domestic stores in a single year. The Popcorn Factory is America’s paramount provider of popcorn favors, popcorn balls, tins of popcorn, gourmet popcorn and beautiful arrangements, selling more than one million pounds of the scrumptious treat each year. In all your favorite flavors and a variety of presentations, the Factory can provide you with all the popcorn you could want. They’ve been doing it for three decades. You need the best ingredients to make top quality popcorn, so they search through the domestic kernels to buy the best available. Then, pure corn oil pops the kernels to allow flavorings to infuse directly into the fluffy flesh. And to make sure of that fresh taste? To maintain it, right after popping, the corn is rapidly packaged up to be dispatched. The Factory’s best known product line is their popcorn tins, with the small tin containing 2.5 gallons and the large tin’s capacity being 6. There’s enough in one of these to last one person or a family for quite a few films or supply a number of employees at a company. Plain, as you’d expect, and buttered — but they’re also on offer in banana cream pie or white chocolate raspberry.
On the other hand if these are too big, they also offer other possibilities; most popularly a range of gift boxes. As with many gift ideas, these can be redesigned to reflect the occasion. And there are additional personalization options — a witty image, your name, or a witty missive. If you know precisely what you’re after, you can always ask for a sizable amount. You can instead purchase an assortment or maybe a sampler. If you require larger helpings, but want to keep that variety, you can put a tower together. Simply created from a stack of containers lashed together, you can choose premade combos or design a custom tower.
And there it is; so many flavors, so many choices. Their decorative and beautiful themed packages can really brighten anyone’s day. You’ll find no smarter way to make someone smile across the U.S.
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Posted by admin on January 27th, 2010 — Posted in Food Feed, School of Nutrition
Do you ever wish you could send people you care about the type of yummy cookies your grandma made when you were a kid? Cheryl & Co can make this possible. Regardless of where in the USA the receiver lives, they deliver a huge selection of cookies directly from the oven. Every last one of their marvelous gift boxes, baskets, or brilliantly colored tins is exquisitely decorated and is then shipped right to the recipient’s home. Can you think of an easier way to please your family and friends, not to forget your co-workers?
The first bakehouse opened its doors in Columbus, OH in the early eighties. And, just seven years afterwards, they had developed the business to include various baked items and gifts. It wasn’t long until the company was promoting its products in retail outlets, and then opened a department dedicated to helping corporate customers find the perfect gifts. The business took advantage of the internet to facilitate easy ordering and are now part of the 1800Flowers.com group.
Quality is the top priority of this baked goods provider. The company put a lot of effort into making sure their cookies are always received in tip-top shape and ready to be consumed. Everything is made from only natural ingredients. Macadamia nut, pecan, oatmeal raisin, and cookies with buttercream icing in more or less any color are all being offered as well as a variety of more exotic flavor combinations, such as chocolate caramel pecan. Your most difficult task is choosing from that wide array of options.
Alternatively, why not choose a selection of brownies or even the finest chocolates? If you are pressed for time, lots of pre-selected gift boxes, tins and towers are available on the web pages. On the other hand, you can go for an arrangement and cram it with the treats you think the recipient will like best. When you look at the brownie shop on the internet site you’ll see the selection encompasses frosted, nut and low sugar varieties. Pick out brownies, or other delicious delicacies in classy packaging to thank a loyal customer or supplier. A fun or novelty cookie selection is a tremendous present to let friends and family know they are missed. As you would expect for Christmas and other holidays, they offer specially decorated choices just for the occasion.
Cheryl and Company have cookies and brownies for everyone, from Easter gift selections, to graduation gifts and tasty goodies for new moms. Hence, when you want to purchase a present, why not ping them either offline or on the Web, whichever you prefer,?
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Posted by admin on January 3rd, 2010 — Posted in Food Feed
1800Flowers has moved into the gift market, innovating a one-stop shop for presents for friends, family, or colleagues. And that solution? 1800Baskets.com. There’s more - they’ll deliver internationally, so wherever the recipient is, you can be confident of getting their present to them without problems. No matter what the occasion - a holiday, a special event - their gift baskets are filled with splendid presents. Their food is, to give one example, a treat for gourmands everywhere. Using meat, fruit, crackers, and cheeses, they assemble platters designed to bring any diner pleasure. Many of these luxury foods are matched with wines fit for connoisseurs to make a full creation bound to make someone smile. If you require something a little sweeter, they still have plenty of packages you could peruse as well. You can buy just sweetmeats or mix them with other delicacies so loved ones, friends, and associates can sample the wares. And what are these treats, you want to know? Just as pleasing to a sweet tooth are cakes, for example, and you can be certain that the choices will make your business connection smile. Should the recipient prefer to reduce their intake of refined sugar while they nonetheless want sweeter tastes, this basket store offers several different fruits in selected containers. Between the tropical gift boxes cheese & fruit boxes, and boxes of individual fruits you have a whole range of options. And of course there are non-edible choices, including the spa set containing bathing luxuries. A number of the gifts are designed especially for the holiday season. So in special decorative containers they assemble wine, crackers, trinkets, mints, treats and much more to decorate your home. They might have a more austere air, perfect in gifts for business colleagues, or they might be in the form of fir trees and Santa Clauses for loved ones. Christmas is far from the only important date each year, so you needn’t worry - you can also get specials for weddings, signing a contract, birthdays, anniversaries, as well as other major occasions.
Gourmet gift baskets from this store introduce novel ways of brightening a loved one’s day, wherever they may be. No matter what you order, you may rest assured that it’ll reach its destination precisely as you saw it on 1800Baskets.com - thus, it’s “what you see is what you get” all the way and all it takes is a few moments to do it.
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Posted by admin on December 17th, 2009 — Posted in Food Feed, Health Hub, School of Nutrition
Splenda is a zero calorie sugar alternative that’s been on the market since the 1990s. Splenda is made from a chemical composition that is based on the chlorination of normal sugar. Splenda is a sugar that has been chemically modified. Splenda has enjoyed a marvellous rise in popularity, and many people find it sweeter than any other artificial sweetener.
Between 2000 and 2004, the percentage of households in the U.S. using Splenda jumped from 3 to 20 percent. Splenda sales exceeded $177 million in a recent year while there were only $62 million in sales for the aspartame-based Equal and $52 million in sales for the saccharin-based Sweet ‘N Low.
The company that makes Splenda, McNeil Nutritionals, has repeatedly argued that Splenda has endured some of the most strict food tests on record for any food additive. McNeil claims that over 100 such studies have been conducted on Splenda. Most of these studies were done on animals, thereby casting doubt on the safety report for humans.
Splenda Side Effects & Sucralose Intolerance Symptoms
- Skin welts, blisters or other irritation
- Rash
- Allergic symptoms
- Itching
- Swelling
- Bloating
- Diarrhea
- Headache
- Tremors
- Nausea
- Abdominal pain, cramps or spasms
- Depression
- Forgetfulness
- Mood swings
- Anxiety
- Inability to concentrate
- Lightheadedness
- Feelings of panic
More information on Splenda:
The Truth About Splenda
How to Detox from Splenda
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Posted by admin on October 16th, 2009 — Posted in Food Feed
Cuisines in the world evolve into something more modern over time. How do you classify modern cuisine? Some say, when non-traditional foods or non-traditional preparation methods are worked into that culture’s way of cooking it then becomes modernized by the people of that ethnicity. The most influence on cuisines and how they change stems principally from the West. One of the cuisines most influenced by the West is Japanese cuisine.
Modern Japanese restaurants are becoming progressively popular in Australia. Japanese restaurants offer a diversity of menu items, which appeal to most people. There are heaps of delicious options to choose from, such as wagyu beef, Japanese bbq, and salmon carpaccios, just to name a few. Wagyu beef, cattle consociated primarily from Japan, is extremely moist and tender and some state that it has a butter and smooth taste to it as well. It is an pricey meat and very high measures are put in place to farm them to insure that the best choice of meat is attained. Many people love Japanese barbeque. Typically, various meats and vegetables are brought to the table raw and barbecued on either a charcoal or electric grille. As the meats and vegetables are cooking special japanese sauces are primarily used to season the food. Normal Asian ingredients are used in the sauces, such as; garlic, sesame, soy sauce, and sake. Salmon Carpaccio is a exquisitely prepared dish. There are a few variants of the recipe, but usually very thin pieces of salmon lay on the serving dish with pickled ginger sprinkled throughout the salmon. Sometimes one would see edamame beans with the salmon as well. For the finishing touch, a sauce is drizzled over the top, usually sesame oil or miso based.
In the land down under, many Japanese restaurants offer their clients a assortment of Japanese barbeque styles and also different entrees of wagyu beef. Vegetables, seafood and various meats seemed to popular for Japanese barbecue at many restaurants, with an assortment of cooking sauces to choose from. Wagyu beef can be served as: beef tenderloin with a garlic-ginger ponzu sauce, wagyu beef as a sirloin or in a roll form.
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Posted by admin on September 17th, 2009 — Posted in Food Feed, School of Nutrition
Catering for parties can be hard work, finding a caterer and making sure you like what they are cooking, but there is different, simpler way to cater for your event. In my judgement it is the optimal way to feed hundreds of hungry individuals, it isn’t a new way of cooking in fact it is over five hundred years old. Having a hog roast. In England hog roasts have been a favourite way of catering big parties or events for a very long time. It’s a wonderful option because it is a lot less formal than many other catering techniques and is relatively cheap regarding what you are really getting. You will need a number of things to host a winning hog roast and normally you will be able to provide you with a complete service which will include, all the cooking equipment, a chef for the day, the creature that you want to roast and all the obligatory side dishes ect. I discovered the company that I employed on the internet and they were really great, they turned up at my house in more than enough time to cook the hog ready for when I desired to eat, they made sure I had everything I could perchance require and were really great at carving the meat and serving my guests. I hope that the next time you have a party or event that you will think of having a hog roast.
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Posted by admin on September 14th, 2009 — Posted in Food Feed, Games + Cheats, Lifestyle Hall
It is a fact that many haunted homes are cheesy, with their sound effects (frightening chuckles and weak stair creeking galore) and the many netherworld creatures haunting around who look more than barely like your neighbors. Present your acquaintances and kin a break from the average and host your own marvelously wicked, haunted house party. Our supreme guidebook to beverages and decor for your shindig will help you through it all, from creepy commencement to a terrifyingly spectacular closing.Have a ghoulishly great time!
The best haunted houses are sparsely adorned with an accent on individual consequences, such as light, temperature and sound. Read on for Halloween party ideas and good words:
De-clutter the “Haunted” space. If workable, arrange furniture in your dwelling area (or, wherever you want your guests to mingle) so there are distinct walking tracks from the door of one haunted room to the door of the adjacent.
Do Not forget the corners. For just this extraordinary evening, you want your house to look as ignored as viable.
Embellish your corners (plus your tabletops and picture frames) with frightful fake cobwebs and bobbing “ghosts.”
To make bobbing ghosts, pick up a couple of helium balloons from a party supply shop and cover with old sheets. But, first, dye the bed sheets gray and trim around the edges so they look old and aged.
The balloons will swing and move around the room. Or connect the sheets together in a corner or specified area to keep your “ghosts” dormant.
Tabletops. Go crazy with plastic spiders, bats and other terrifying wigglers. Lay them strategically around picture frames, books and whatever else sits around on your tables, cabinets and countertops.
There is not a ghost of a chance you’ll require to be sans a totally ghoul Halloween dress this year. In a serious economy, individuals are feting Halloween more than ever as a way of eluding from realism! Adult Halloween celebrations are hotter than ever this year; adults who’ve passed years observing Halloween by trick or treating with children now require a opportunity to get clothed for a scarily festive time themselves!
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Posted by admin on June 2nd, 2008 — Posted in Food Feed
Award-Winning Six Bean Chili
Ingredients:
2 pounds ground beef (can substitute 1# beef/1# pork or 2# venison for variation)
1 - 29 oz can Tomato Sauce
1 - 6 oz can Tomato Paste
1 - 14 oz can Diced Tomatoes
cup V-8 Juice
1 can Light Red Kidney Beans
1 can Dark Red Kidney Beans
1 can Chili Beans
1 can Black Beans
1 can Pork ‘N Beans
1 can Navy Beans
6 - 8 stalks Celery, cleaned and chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1/8 tsp. Black Pepper
1/8 tsp. Red Cheyenne Pepper
tsp. Crushed Red Peppers
tsp. Garlic Powder
tsp. Lawry’s Seasoned Salt
tsp. Basil
tsp. Paprika
1 tsp. Sugar, optional
1 tsp. Chili Powder (more, or less to taste)
Shredder Cheddar Cheese, optional
Saltine Crackers, optional
Directions:
Brown meat with celery and onion in a large skillet over medium heat. Drain excess fat. Transfer meat and vegetables to a 6 or 8 quart pot on medium heat. Add tomato sauce, tomato paste, dices tomatoes and V-8 juice. Stir well. Stir in the complete contents of all of the cans of beans - DO NOT DRAIN! Add seasonings except for chili powder. Begin with tsp. of the chili powder and add until sauce begins to “taste and smell” like chili. For hotter chili, add more Red Cheyenne Pepper. Bring to a slow boil, stirring frequently. Use caution to not scorch the beans on the bottom, or the flavor will be ruined (trust me!). Reduce heat, cover and simmer - 1 hour (the longer, the better). Server in large bowls topped with shredder cheddar cheese and saltine crackers on the side, if desired. Makes approximately 14 servings. Refrigerate leftovers. When re-heating, add to 1 cup water to thin, as chili will thicken upon each re-heat.
Enjoy!
Tami Jones is the owner of Traxx Siberian Huskies, a small show kennel located in East Tennessee, and a Knoxville Website Design company, IWS (Illuminations Web Services). In her spare time, Tami enjoys cooking and is finally willing to share some of her secret, award-winning recipies with you!
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Posted by admin on May 10th, 2008 — Posted in Food Feed
If you’re trying to watch your carbs, meat typically isn’t a problem. In fact, meat is actually one of the low carb dieter’s best friends. But, what do you do if you are vegetarian who wants to go low carb? Until now, your low carb vegetarian “cuisine” was limited to the number of ways you could blend your tofu with your peanut butter.
But, with a little creativity, you can put the gourmet back into your meals with vegetarian and low carb ingredients. But, if you do, don’t be surprised when you hear friends and family exclaim, “This can’t be vegetarian!” Here are three traditional meat-based classics where we’ve taken out the meat and the carbs to make a believer out of you.
VEGGIE “HAM” QUICHE
Real men might not eat quiche, but hungry people everywhere are going to eat this delicious Veggie Ham Quiche. Quick and easy to make, this crustless creation takes the best of your traditional quiche and makes it better. With only 3 grams of net carbs per slice (4 slices total), you might just want to make twoyes, it’s that good! Simply preheat your oven to 350F and spray a large quiche or pie pan with your favorite nonstick cooking spray. Shred 1 cup each of mozzarella and cheddar cheese and sprinkle into the bottom of your pan. Top the cheese with a lb. of chopped veggie ham and 3/4 cup chopped broccoli. If broccoli isn’t your veggie of choice, substitute any of your favorites. If you go with the traditional spinach, be sure to drain it very well or you’ll end up with one mushy quiche. In a separate bowl, mix together cup heavy cream, cup water, 5 eggs, and salt, pepper, dill, and dry mustard to taste. Bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown and center is firm. This amazingly tasty treat is best served hot, but is equally tantalizing when served cold.
LOW CARB “BEEF” STROGANOFF
There are few dishes meatier than the traditional beef stroganoff which makes it a perfect candidate for a low carb vegetarian transformation. With only 5.4 net grams for a 1.3 cup serving, you’ll quickly find this traditional dish becoming a new classic. For best results, use vegetarian beef tenderloin or beef-style seitan (gluten). Cut your veggie beef in strips about 1/4 inch wide and 2 inches long, put them on a large plate, and lightly sprinkle with salt and pepper. With a damp paper towel, wipe 12 ounces of small-button mushrooms clean and trim off the hard ends of stems. Heat a large, heavy skillet on medium-high and 2 tablespoons of coconut oil. Quickly brown the veggie meat in the hot oil on both sides, about 2 minutes total, and then remove meat to a holding plate. Return the skillet to the stove and lower heat to medium-low. Add 1 ounce of butter and mushrooms and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Add 3/4 cup beef-style stock or broth to deglaze the skillet. Then, add 2 tablespoons of Wondra flour, stir into the broth, and simmer for 2 minutes on low heat. Add the veggie meat and 3/4 cup sour cream and heat through. Adjust the seasonings to your liking, sprinkle with 2 tablespoons of parsley, and serve immediately. To complete the dish, serve over any type of low carb pasta or converted rice.
BAKED “SALMON” ITALIANNE
You can transform any meat dish into a low carb vegetarian specialty, including fish! For a delightful, easy-to-make fish dish, try a Baked Salmon Italianne. Decadently dressed faux salmon topped with veggie bacon is a simple, yet extravagant entrée. Serving up at only 5 grams of net carbs per serving of 5 oz. salmon steak and 2 strips of bacon, it’s time to reel this meal into a kitchen near you. To get started, preheat your oven to 400F and spray a casserole dish with your favorite nonstick cooking spray. In a mixing bowl, combine 1/4 cup sugar-free mayonnaise and 2 tablespoons of ketchup to make your own Russian Dressing. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine 6 pieces of sun-dried tomatoes with enough water to cover them. Heat the tomatoes until they plump. Lay salmon pieces in your dish and completely cover with Russian Dressing. Cut up the tomatoes and lay them top of the dressing. Then, sprinkle the entire dish with 1/4 cup chopped onion and 4 strips of veggie bacon, cooked, and cut into 1″ pieces. Bake your masterpiece for 20-25 minutes and then place under your broiler for just a few minutes to brown up the top. All that’s left to do now is enjoy!
As you can begin to seeand tastetransforming your traditional meat-based dishes into low carb and vegetarian delights just takes a little creativity. The proof is, as they say, in the pan!
YUMMY PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE
If you still have room for dessert after eating any of these amazing low carb vegetarian entrees, you’ll want to whip up the world’s easiest and easily the world’s best Yummy Pumpkin Cheesecake. With only 4 grams of net carbs per slice (serves 8), you’ll wish you’d skipped right to dessert. With this recipe, it doesn’t get much easier than this. Blend. Bake. Cool. Eat! Repeat. Preheat your oven to 350F. In a mixing bowl, blend together 3 eggs, 8 ounces of cream cheese, and 4 packets of Splenda® and 4 packets Sweet n’ Low. Then, add 1/3 teaspoon maple extract, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, and 1/2 can pure pumpkin. Keep mixing as you add, 1 teaspoon ginger, 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, 2 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Mix until creamy, and then pour into a 9″ pie pan. Bake for 30 minutes or until knife comes out clean and finish off by chilling in the refrigerator until fully set. You’ll want to keep this one all to yourself!
About the Author
Sylvie Charrier is the author of the revolutionary new book “Living La Vida Low Carb: The Vegetarian Way”. As a busy work-at-home mom, she discovered simple ways to get more results from her low carb diet. She shares her recipe makeovers and health tips on her website http://www.VegetarianLowCarb.com/Makeover.html
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