So Delicious Coconut Culinary Cream

Finally a creamer we can use for savory dishes in addition to desserts. The ORIGINAL style textures like thick whipped cream when chilled. The LITE version textures like thick cream when chilled. I enjoyed working with this product, especially since FARM RICH non-dairy creamer once used for soups and sauces was taken off the market.Continue reading "So Delicious Coconut Culinary Cream"

Cannabis-Infused Beverages Emerge as Potential Beer Industry Disruptor 

  U.S. consumers looking to catch a buzz without the booze will soon be able to purchase an assortment of beer-centric products thanks to a pair of ventures aiming to disrupt the current alcohol market with cannabis-infused beverages. Petaluma, California-headquartered Lagunitas Brewing Company, which has a well-documented history with marijuana and is now wholly ownedContinue reading "Cannabis-Infused Beverages Emerge as Potential Beer Industry Disruptor "

Weedkiller found in granola and crackers, internal FDA emails show 

US government scientists have detected a weedkiller linked to cancer in an array of commonly consumed foods, emails obtained through a freedom of information request show. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has been testing food samples for residues of glyphosate, the active ingredient in hundreds of widely used herbicide products, for two years, butContinue reading "Weedkiller found in granola and crackers, internal FDA emails show "

How Do You Sell An Awful Cookie?

How do you sell an awful cookie? Show millions of images over many decades of people needing to dunk awful cookies into milk to make them edible. What a con. I never saw what anybody else saw in Oreo cookies. I ate my cookies the old fashioned way from hand to mouth - not fromContinue reading "How Do You Sell An Awful Cookie?"

Contains No Animal Products (CNAP)

CONTAINS ANIMAL PRODUCTS (CAP) CONTAINS NO ANIMAL PRODUCTS (CNAP) ANIMALS ARE ALLERGENS. If you're allergic to fur, then you're allergic to skin. If you're allergic to skin, then you're allergic to flesh. If you're allergic to flesh, then you're allergic to blood. All humans are sensitive to animal products. You have an animal sensitivity. EveryContinue reading "Contains No Animal Products (CNAP)"

I Want Black Crackers – Russian Crackers

Black crackers - available at the local grocery, not online. Black Russian crackers. Why does everything have to be white? I developed a beet and blackberry dairy free cream cheese spread that's wanting a black animal-free cracker accompaniment. Any takers? I'm sick of my own government force-feeding me hatred of another people, of another country.Continue reading "I Want Black Crackers – Russian Crackers"

Tostitos Bite Size Tortilla Chips

BITE SIZE TOSTITOS TORTILLA CHIPS No double dipping worries when serving more than yourself and significant other. I like that. I like the chips too. Thin, but not so thin that the chips break when dipping into a guacamole. Mild flavored I also like. Remember when every now and then in a bag of potatoContinue reading "Tostitos Bite Size Tortilla Chips"

Thirsty Dog Brewing Company

IRISH SETTER RED The folks over at Thirsty Dog advertise no bitterness in this Irish Setter Red Ale and they are right. It's the only beer of any category-type I've ever tasted that really had no bitter to it. I'm thinking in future, I could make a savory sauce out of this fine ale. Here'sContinue reading "Thirsty Dog Brewing Company"

Force-Feeding Labels

The reason why food companies and manufacturers won't tell you what's under the natural flavoring label is because it's bad news. They want to trick you into eating animals, even if it's a rat hair, which by the way, appears in most products along with mites and a lot of other microscopic stuff that evenContinue reading "Force-Feeding Labels"

From VegNews.com flashbacks 5.2.2018

CLICK THE LINKS for the article on VEG NEWS SITE. Starbucks Debuts Vegan Cookie Nationwide   Domino's to Debut Cheesy Vegan Garlic Bread   Guy Fieri Serves Vegan Food at Country Music Festival   NYC's Kosher Dining Scene is Going Vegan   New Vegan Meat Company Launches in Maine   CA Prisons May Soon RequireContinue reading "From VegNews.com flashbacks 5.2.2018"

Root Beer Dressing Sauce

Do you like root beer? Even if you don't, you'll love this fat-free animal-free ROOT BEER DRESSING SAUCE! Over salad, fruit or veggie chicken. Make it a trifecta dinner tonight!

Seven CEOs to Watch in Food and Beverage

Seven CEOs to Watch in Food and Beverage We've highlighted seven fairly new CEOs that have taken the helm at food and beverage companies. By Dave Fusaro, Editor in Chief Apr 11, 2018 Big Food's Focus Is Now on Growth, we speak to the rapid changing of the guard that seems to be happening atContinue reading "Seven CEOs to Watch in Food and Beverage"

Fried Barley (Vegan) Pork Rice

FRIED BARLEY (VEGAN) PORK RICE More complicated than most fried rice stories, but definitely worth the effort! If rice can be a moan and groan dish, this is it! Makes almost 8 cups BARLEY: 3/4 c. dried barley, rinsed well 2 c. vegetable broth 1/2 t. salt Combine barley, broth, salt in saucepan, bring toContinue reading "Fried Barley (Vegan) Pork Rice"

AT&T Chief Attacks Lawsuit to Block Time Warner Merger 

By Cecilia KangApril 19, 2018 WASHINGTON — AT&T’s chief executive, Randall Stephenson, on Thursday attacked the Justice Department’s lawsuit to block its merger with Time Warner, saying that a combined company would be no different from the Silicon Valley giants that make and distribute video content. As the last witness for the defense in theContinue reading "AT&T Chief Attacks Lawsuit to Block Time Warner Merger "

Gordon Ramsay turns vegan for one slice of vegan pizza?!?

TAFC Comment: I don't see where tweeting that someone is going to try a slice of vegan pizza - from one of his own shops - registers as a proclamation that he is giving up cooking and eating animals. It sounds more like a publicity stunt to focus world attention on his new London eateryContinue reading "Gordon Ramsay turns vegan for one slice of vegan pizza?!?"

Lightlife Veggie Deli Slices

Okay, it's new, it's different from their other deli slices that have a denser more cohesive texture. Separating the slices is one of a few obstacles. If you're in a hurry and want to make a sandwich, you can't put your thumb under the slice to separate it from the pack. You need a sharpContinue reading "Lightlife Veggie Deli Slices"

The Skin Trade

No more fake pockets on anything I wear. Fake pockets are not a positive fashion statement for the industry or those donning them. It spells cheap. Trying to trick somebody into thinking they have more pockets than they do? What's the point here, except to delude the buyer into thinking they have something they don't?Continue reading "The Skin Trade"

Tofurkey Ham Roast

TOFURKEY HAM ROAST Well, well, well, who would think a plant could be transformed into a replica of a ham roast? Not me years ago. Times have changed and lucky for us all, especially those whose hides are stolen to satisfy the cannibalistic palates of humans! Yea! Congratulations to the fine folks over at TofurkeyContinue reading "Tofurkey Ham Roast"

Anna Codorniu Brut Reserve

"Anna de Codorníu is born, the first sparkling wine to incorporate the Chardonnay varietal. Codorníu’s most iconic cava, delicate and elegant with unmistakeable freshness. The most fitting tribute to the heiress of the dynasty and last person in the family to bear the Codorníu surname." Cavas are the Spanish equivalent to French champagne and Italian proseccos. Brut simply meansContinue reading "Anna Codorniu Brut Reserve"

THE POWER ORANGE

"The first Cara Cara orange was found growing on a Washington navel orange tree in 1976 at Hacienda Cara Cara in Venezuela, hence its given name. It was introduced to the United States in the early 1980s and now grows in California, Florida and Texas." Steve brought these oranges home from a market that has unusual fruits and veggies. OrangesContinue reading "THE POWER ORANGE"

Häagen-Dazs Releases 4 New Vegan Ice Cream Bars and Pints

HÄAGEN-DAZS RELEASES 4 NEW VEGAN ICE CREAM BARS AND PINTS Editorial Assistant, LIVEKINDLY | New York City | Contactable via: kat@livekindly.co Posted by Kat Smith | Apr 4, 2018 Popular ice cream brand Häagen-Dazs has just expanded its line of vegan ice cream products to include four new desserts: chocolate-covered vegan ice cream bars andContinue reading "Häagen-Dazs Releases 4 New Vegan Ice Cream Bars and Pints"

A vaccine for edible plants? 

A vaccine for edible plants? A new plant protection method on the horizon Date: April 5, 2018 Source: University of Helsinki Summary: Novel technologies are being sought to replace the traditional pesticides used to protect plants, particularly edible plants such as cereals. A new project is shedding light on the efficacy of environmentally friendly RNA-basedContinue reading "A vaccine for edible plants? "

Where’s the beef? For Impossible Foods it’s in boosting burger sales and raising hundreds of millions

Where's the beef? For Impossible Foods it's in boosting burger sales and raising hundreds of millions Jonathan Shieber,TechCrunch Tue, Apr 3 5:38 PM EDT Any company that's looking to replace the more than 5 billion pounds of ground beef making its way onto tables in the U.S. every year with a meatless substitute is goingContinue reading "Where’s the beef? For Impossible Foods it’s in boosting burger sales and raising hundreds of millions"

Steve’s Perfect Broth Sauce

STEVE'S PERFECT BROTH SAUCE Steve likes to use ingredients I call dodads - gourmet type items he finds at the market - stuff that's fun to buy, unique stuff like garlic in a tube, herb paste in a tube etc. I'll tell ya, he had an uncanny sense of what goes with what, since thisContinue reading "Steve’s Perfect Broth Sauce"

Vegan Ham And Bean Stroganoff – may wah brand ham

VEGAN HAM AND BEAN STROGANOFF There's nothing ordinary about these soupy beans. I seem to recall something about "let's rock and roll some taste buds". So let's do it. There's no liquor in here, but there could be. Go ahead juice it up - bourbon, wine, rum, beer? Experiment. Pineapple, cabbage, mini peppers and veganContinue reading "Vegan Ham And Bean Stroganoff – may wah brand ham"

AFC Vegan Ham And Egg Macaroni Salad – using May Wah vegan ham

AFC VEGAN HAM AND EGG MACARONI SALAD You can't get much better than this. Lots of new techniques applied to an old-time favorite salad. Macaroni has a new place in the heirarchy of pasta salads. You don't even need the dressing, in fact some of you will want to forego it. Or, half with dressing,Continue reading "AFC Vegan Ham And Egg Macaroni Salad – using May Wah vegan ham"

AFC Macaroni Salad Sauce

AFC MACARONI SALAD SAUCE Vegan sour cream has about half the calories of vegan mayonnaise, and it's thicker, so you can add more to it without watering it down too much. For that reason, at least in some salads, vegan sour cream has become my new 'go to' base for mayonnaise replacement! Makes approx. 2Continue reading "AFC Macaroni Salad Sauce"

This ‘beer’ will get you high, not drunk

This 'beer' will get you high, not drunk Kerry Justich,Yahoo Lifestyle Thu, Mar 29 1:33 PM EDT The brewer behind Blue Moon beer is creating a beverage with THC. The man who became a disruptor in the beer industry back in 1995 has come up with a new concept of the beverage — by integratingContinue reading "This ‘beer’ will get you high, not drunk"

Over-The-Top Macaroni Salad – delight soy and hellman’s – GOAT

OVER-THE-TOP MACARONI SALAD - GOAT Tired of the same old macaroni salad? Want to perk it up? Well, you came to the right person. Contains no animal products and who would know? Using products developed by Delight Soy and Hellman's Mayonnaise who care about your animal-free experience we swung for the fences and went clearContinue reading "Over-The-Top Macaroni Salad – delight soy and hellman’s – GOAT"

Split Pea And Vegan Ham Soup – May Wah

SPLIT PEA AND VEGAN HAM SOUP Green cabbage, vegan ham, vegan yeast, light-flavored sesame oil, liquid smoke, Balsamic vinegar and whole cooked frozen peas are the differential ingredients that take an ordinary pea soup to new culinary heights! give it a try! Makes 27 cups 2 lbs. dried split peas, washed well under tap waterContinue reading "Split Pea And Vegan Ham Soup – May Wah"

AFC Eggs Benedictine – May Wah inspired – GOAT

FIRST WE MAKE THE POACHED EGG SAUCE: AFC POACHED EGG SAUCE © Okay, so what's this now? The AFC POACHED EGG SAUCE! Okay it doesn't look exactly like a poached egg that you put on toast. YET, cut up a chicken poached egg and mix it on itself, and preTTy close. The flavors and texturesContinue reading "AFC Eggs Benedictine – May Wah inspired – GOAT"

AFC Mushroom Bolognese Sauce ©

AFC MUSHROOM BOLOGNESE SAUCE © One of Steve's favorite sauces was a bolognese sauce, essentially meat sauce with tomatoes, garlic and a bunch of other stuff. Both our mothers made it, but didn't call it that. Spaghetti sauce they called it. All spaghetti sauce back then had meat in it. Times change, but sometimes we stillContinue reading "AFC Mushroom Bolognese Sauce ©"

POWWOW THIS

Just because there's no science to support a particular claim, doesn't mean the claim is not true or accurate. 'No science to back it up' many times connotes a hidden agenda to maintain the status quo by advertently keeping the science out, which in turn becomes beneficial to a particular ideology, group or individual orContinue reading "POWWOW THIS"

May Wah Vegan Drumsticks

MAY WAH IMITATION SMOKED DRUMSTICKS Coated in Sweet Smoky Mustard Sauce and baked till crispy. Garnished with fresh cilantro and served with additional dipping sauce spiked with Balsamic vinegar and a mild sesame seed oil! The texture, flavor and overall mouth-feel is impressive! I would order these out if I had my choice of dippingContinue reading "May Wah Vegan Drumsticks"

LOOKIN’ 4 UMAMI

A LESSON IN CREAMY CREAMY ASIAN APRICOT SAUCE Hey, I find it strange that so-called food scientists have isolated a taste sensation in soy sauce or shoyu called umami. I have yet to experience it. Maybe my buds are lacking those needed for that discernment. If not lacking, I can't find anything, in my global-sensitiveContinue reading "LOOKIN’ 4 UMAMI"

KIRBY Vanilla Lemonade

KIRBY VANILLA LEMONADE After a long day at the office, coming home to a Kirby Vanilla Lemonade is just what my inner self ordered! Makes 1 tall drink 1 tall glass ice 2 jiggers BASIL HAYDEN'S KENTUCKY BOURBON WHISKEY sev. drops pure vanilla extract Simply Lemonade - white and pink lemon wedge for garnish -Continue reading "KIRBY Vanilla Lemonade"

WeedMD and Phivida To Enter Into Joint Venture for Cannabis-Infused Beverages

WeedMD and Phivida To Enter Into Joint Venture for Cannabis-Infused Beverages CanBev Inc. positioned to become the premiere cannabis-infused bottling plant in Canada. Toronto, Canada and Vancouver, Canada, March 8th, 2018 – WeedMD Inc. (TSX-V:WMD) (OTC:WDDMF) (FSE:4WE) (“WeedMD”), a federally licensed producer and distributor of medical cannabis and Phivida Holdings Inc. (CSE:VIDA; OTC:PHVAF) (“Phivida”), a premium brand of cannabidiol ("CBD") infused functional beveragesContinue reading "WeedMD and Phivida To Enter Into Joint Venture for Cannabis-Infused Beverages"

The Impossible Burger – update

This is one popular burger. Everybody wants it. Even burger joints that sell only animal meat want it. Fortunately for me several locations all at once, near enough so I could get to them, started putting it on their menus. We ordered it at Earth Bistro in Cleveland, a restaurant that makes everything they serveContinue reading "The Impossible Burger – update"

Red Rice by Lotus Foods – my new favorite rice

  RED RICE by LOTUS FOODS This is the first time making or tasting red rice. Although they state that the rice can be used in any dish calling for rice, I discovered another use unrelated to rice - as a hamburg substitute in chili. Looks like hamburg, textured closely like cooked hamburg, so I'mContinue reading "Red Rice by Lotus Foods – my new favorite rice"

The Beyond Burger Hits Bareburger Menus NATIONWIDE

  Attention all Bareburger lovers: as of today The Beyond Burger will be offered on-menu at all 38 of their locations NATIONWIDE, enabling more consumers to EatWhat You Love™!Replacing the elk and wild boar options on the menu, The Beyond Burger joins the Bareburger menu nationwide, offering consumers even more diverse protein options. We're thrilledContinue reading "The Beyond Burger Hits Bareburger Menus NATIONWIDE"

Phivida Appoints Former Red Bull President as CEO

Phivida Appoints Former Red Bull President as Chief Executive Officer VANCOUVER, B.C. — February 28th, 2018 — Phivida Holdings Inc. ("Phivida" or the "Company") (CSE: VIDA; OTCMKTS: PHVAF) has appointed Mr. James Bailey as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), commencing March 19th, 2018.  As former President of Red Bull Canada, Mr. Bailey stewarded theContinue reading "Phivida Appoints Former Red Bull President as CEO"

AFC 5 SPICE ©

AFC 5 SPICE © – HOW TO MAKE All you need is an electric coffee bean grinder and 5 spices. 5 Spice is somewhat like curry. Everybody who uses it has their own combination and amounts of spices they prefer. This is mine! Hope you like it! Makes a little more than 1/4 c. theContinue reading "AFC 5 SPICE ©"

Veg Scrambled Egg And Garbonzo Bean Salsa

VEG SCRAMBLED EGG AND GARBANZO BEAN SALSA Not your ordinary salsa! I like this so much that I eat it plain as a snack. Also can be used in a sandwich or as a salad served on a lettuce leaf. Multipurpose is what I like and I love this chewy texture, multi flavor, varied color,Continue reading "Veg Scrambled Egg And Garbonzo Bean Salsa"

My DNA Results Are In

ANCESTRY.COM \ ancestryDNA The big surprise was the Scandinavian influence coming in @ 31%. Great Britain including Wales and Scotland @ 21% no surprise there. A separate category for Ireland, Scotland and Wales was a little surprising @ 20%. Europe East including primarily Poland, Slovakia, Czech Republic, Austria, Russia, Hungary, Slovenia, Romania, Ukraine, Belarus, Moldova, Lithuania,Continue reading "My DNA Results Are In"

Coca-Cola sales plunge as drink maker sheds bottling biz

ATLANTA (AP) — Coca-Cola swung to a fourth-quarter loss after being hit with a $3.6 billion tax charged tied to a sweeping overhaul of the nation’s tax laws. Revenues also plunged as the world’s largest drink maker sells off its bottling operations. Industry analysts have anticipated both as the company reshapes operations, and shares headedContinue reading "Coca-Cola sales plunge as drink maker sheds bottling biz"

WE ARE THE NOISELESS

Most of what I see at rallies where people protest prejudicial social conditions of every type, including those of other species, is a lot of screaming, mostly screaming in fact. Such loud, vicious, teeth-bearing, gut-ripping vitriol that it becomes worthy of the name assault. But it isn't working. Assault never does do anything but getContinue reading "WE ARE THE NOISELESS"

Newly-vegan London pub says their food sales have tripled since going plant-based

‘No matter how smart you are with ordering, there is always waste where meat and dairy products are involved. This aspect isn’t really seen by the customer but most people in the trade would acknowledge that it is a big issue. Veganuary has been absolutely massive this year. We’ve seen the opening of London’s firstContinue reading "Newly-vegan London pub says their food sales have tripled since going plant-based"

BEYOND MEAT BURGER

BEYOND MEAT BURGER Now available at select locations. Check out their website: http://beyondmeat.com/. Steve and I tried this BEYOND MEAT BURGER a few days ago at EARTH BISTRO in Cleveland, Ohio. Although I'm not a fan of the thick burger, preferring them thin, this textured and flavored like a real animal burger - cow burger. TheContinue reading "BEYOND MEAT BURGER"

Amazon said to launch delivery service to compete with UPS and FedEx 

  Amazon is gearing up to compete directly with UPS and FedEx, according to a new Wall Street Journal report. The so-called “Shipping with Amazon” program will be an end-to-end shipping solution, with pickups from businesses and shipments made to consumers, per the report. The timeframe for rollout is soon, too: Amazon is said toContinue reading "Amazon said to launch delivery service to compete with UPS and FedEx "

FIJI NATURAL ARTESIAN WATER

If this is how rocks taste, then I'm all in. Actually, it's the best water, bottled or not, that I've ever tasted. It is smooth as they say. Not so smooth however is their woman bashing mentality when describing that this water has never been touched by man, as if everybody human in the worldContinue reading "FIJI NATURAL ARTESIAN WATER"

U.S. food distributors allege Tyson Foods, rivals fixed chicken prices

U.S. food distributors allege Tyson Foods, rivals fixed chicken prices Tom Polansek CHICAGO (Reuters) - Top U.S. food distributors Sysco Corp and US Foods Holding Corp have joined retailer Winn-Dixie Stores [BILODW.UL] and other poultry buyers suing the country’s biggest chicken processors for allegedly conspiring to inflate prices. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri The distributors sued companies includingContinue reading "U.S. food distributors allege Tyson Foods, rivals fixed chicken prices"

Tyson Invests in Cultured Meat Maker Memphis Meats

Tyson Invests in Cultured Meat Maker Memphis Meats By Dave Fusaro, Editor in Chief Jan 31, 2018 Tyson Ventures, the venture capital arm of Tyson Foods, revealed on Jan. 29 it has invested an unspecified amount in Memphis Meats, one of the startup companies creating "cultured meat," produced directly from animal cells. "The investment isContinue reading "Tyson Invests in Cultured Meat Maker Memphis Meats"

Super Grain Pasta Offers Good Source of Fiber and Iron

Super Grain Pasta Offers Good Source of Fiber and Iron Gogo Quinoa now offers Super Grains Pasta. Made with a nutrition-packed blend of chia, quinoa, sorghum and amaranth, the new pasta is certified organic, gluten free and vegan. Unlike traditional pasta made with refined wheat flour, the super grains, specifically the quinoa, make this pastaContinue reading "Super Grain Pasta Offers Good Source of Fiber and Iron"

Plant-Based Cookies Growing Strong

  Plant-Based Cookies Growing Strong Denver-based D’s Naturals, creator of low-sugar, dairy-free No Cow protein bars, has changed its name to No Cow with the addition of plant-based cookies to its product lineup. The company was founded in 2015 by then 18-year-old serial entrepreneur and fitness enthusiast Daniel Katz ("D") after realizing he had aContinue reading "Plant-Based Cookies Growing Strong"

Hemp-infused Iced Tea Now Available

Hemp-infused Iced Tea Now Available Phivida Holdings Inc. is rolling out a line of single-serve functional iced teas. All of the company’s products are designed for those seeking cannabinoid-based functional benefits without the psychotropic side effects of tetrahydrocannabinol from marijuana. This is accomplished through the use of hemp-derived cannabinoids, which enable the products to beContinue reading "Hemp-infused Iced Tea Now Available"

Plant Protein Popularity Picks Up

Plant Protein Popularity Picks Up Plant sources of proteins possess some benefits over animal-sourced ingredients. However, how do they stack up nutritionally? By Claudia O’Donnell, Contributing Editor Oct 06, 2016 Do you want to live a healthy, happy 100 years or longer? Author Dan Buettner’s books The Blue Zones and The Blue Zones Solutions delveContinue reading "Plant Protein Popularity Picks Up"

Product Focus: Plant Protein

Product Focus: Plant Protein As protein becomes more sought-out by consumers, many manufacturers are infusing select products with a wide range of plant proteins. Jan 22, 2018 Protein is one of the most sought-out nutrients by today’s consumers. With many trying to increase their intake of plant-based foods, varied plant proteins, ranging from pseudo-grains suchContinue reading "Product Focus: Plant Protein"

Bacardi To Buy Patron Tequila for $5.1 Billion

The global rum giant will pay a premium price to get into increasingly crowded premium tequila market. Bacardi To Buy Patron Tequila for $5.1 Billion By Lauren R. Hartman, Product Development Editor Jan 23, 2018 Bacardi Ltd., best known for its namesake rum, has reportedly held a 30-percent stake in Patrón Spirits International AG forContinue reading "Bacardi To Buy Patron Tequila for $5.1 Billion"

Barbecue Chick’n Green Beans – gardein

BARBECUE CHICK'N GREEN BEANS Gardein Chick'n Strips sauteed with green beans, green peppers, roasted red peppers and onion with a Coffee Barbecue Sauce! Serves 4 Coffee Barbecue Sauce > 1/2 c. ketchup - I used True Made Foods Vegetable Ketchup (more like a sauce than what I'm used to in a ketchup) 1/4 c. preparedContinue reading "Barbecue Chick’n Green Beans – gardein"

Broiled Cheese Cracker Canapes

BROILED CHEESE CRACKER CANAPES When you want something easy but spectacular to serve your guests, give these cracker canapes a try! Soft, melty tangy bites with a perfect cracker crunch! Makes about 30 cracker canapes 1/4 cup AFC Coral Horseradish Sauce 1/4 c. prepared yellow mustard 1/4 c. chopped sweet onion 1/4 c. strained deli-styleContinue reading "Broiled Cheese Cracker Canapes"

THE BULL AND THE GIRL

The girl did not stare the bull down and the bull did not stare the girl down. They both recognized each other as equally worthy. You can see the happiness in the bull's eye when they both came to the same conclusion. The girl's eyes are out of view, however. Her arms on her hipsContinue reading "THE BULL AND THE GIRL"

AFC Asian Pineapple Snowball – GOAT

AFC ASIAN PINEAPPLE SNOWBALL - GOAT A creamy Asian-Style Pineapple Mousse frosted with an Asian cream. Sprinkled with black and white sesame seeds and sliced scallion rings. Served with sesame crackers. If you want to impress your Asian guests, this will do it! Lots of Asians are lactose intolerant, but they still like creamy. Again,Continue reading "AFC Asian Pineapple Snowball – GOAT"

Imperial Chicken Salad – delight soy

IMPERIAL CHICKEN SALAD Not your run of the mill chicken salad! I know I said I wasn't going to cook on Christmas day, after cooking holiday dishes for two weeks, but Steve bought Lilly Belle five pounds of vegan popcorn nuggets for Christmas and I just had to make a chicken salad out of aContinue reading "Imperial Chicken Salad – delight soy"

Christmas Sandwich – delight soy

CHRISTMAS SANDWICH Some people don't want a Christmas dinner, but still want something nice. How about a Christmas Sandwich? I made something special for you! If Delight Soy Vegan Chicken isn't available near you, then use some other brand that you like. The Cilantro Date Cream works well on veggie burgers too!  Makes 1 DelightContinue reading "Christmas Sandwich – delight soy"

Cream Of Asian Peas

CREAM OF ASIAN PEAS Cooked peas swimming in a umami-rich Creamy Asian Apricot Sauce! Hey, Asians eat creamy. They love creamy! This is for you! Makes  almost 1 cup sauce and 3-1/2 cups peas 3 c. froz. peas, cooked in soft-boiling water till plump, then drained well to remove excess moisture Creamy Asian Apricot Sauce:Continue reading "Cream Of Asian Peas"

Purple Asian Slaw

PURPLE ASIAN SLAW Red cabbage, carrot matchsticks, celery and scallion dressed with an AFC Asian Coffee Dressing! A different interpretation of coleslaw! Makes 5 cups salad - 3-1/2 cups dressing Veggies for slaw: 5 c. thinly sliced red cabbage 1 c. matchstick size peeled carrots 1/4 c. sliced scallion, green and white part 1 c. slicedContinue reading "Purple Asian Slaw"

Asian-Style Celebration Roast

ASIAN-STYLE CELEBRATION ROAST Field Roast Celebration Roast studded with cloves, marinated overnight, then baked with carrots and walnuts in an Asian Coconut Apricot Gravy! Serves 4-6 1 lb. Field Roast Celebration Roast - studded with whole cloves - top and sides, about 1/2 inch apart - then wrapped in heavy aluminum foil to completely seal andContinue reading "Asian-Style Celebration Roast"

AFC Canada Dry diet Ginger Ale Sauce ©

CANADA DRY diet GINGER ALE SAUCE © The SAUCE OF THE FUTURE (SOTF) coats like a glove. You can barely see it, until you taste the veggie it envelopes and wonder why the broccoli tastes so good. The coating is minimal! Makes 2-1/3 cups 12 oz. can plus 1 c. Canada Dry Diet Ginger Ale 1/4Continue reading "AFC Canada Dry diet Ginger Ale Sauce ©"

Ingredient LABELING

You think you're too big to fail. You think you don't have to tell the customer what's in the food product they're buying with your company name on it? Because it's made far away, you lost control of what goes in or gets left out or gets substituted? You present a long list of "Maybes".Continue reading "Ingredient LABELING"

DONKEY BEAN SAUCE

DONKEY BEAN SAUCE  You can't really taste the tomato or the beans or the pumpkin or the sesame seeds - not distinctly. Even the texture throws you off for a bean sauce. Nobody will connect this sauce to beans - unless they are a bean aficionado. No one ingredient commandeers the recipe. Brilliant strategy! Makes 4Continue reading "DONKEY BEAN SAUCE"

New Animal Mask To Wear To Rallies

“ANTIFA 365 supporters/protestors wear the ghost face from SCREAM, a series about a killer who hid his identity while committing serial murders, or the Guy Fawkes mask – a stylized depiction of Guy Fawkes who plotted to blow up the House of Lords in Britain. both masks are donned for the purposes of hiding theContinue reading "New Animal Mask To Wear To Rallies"

Power To Persuade

According to the tenets of Guy Fieri - Food Network Master Of Cooking/Restaurant Travel/Game Shows - the words 'delicious' and 'yummy' or similar generic descriptive devices aren't sufficient to sell a product, whatever that product may be. Frankly, I think a show called Delicious might fly. DELICIOUS IS ON TONIGHT. Gotta get home. Can't wait. OrderContinue reading "Power To Persuade"

Chicago Bakery Scrambling After Immigration Raid

800 immigrant workers from Cloverhill Bakery/Aryzta seized for insufficient documentation. By Dave Fusaro, Editor in Chief Dec 01, 2017 The Chicago Tribune reported that Cloverhill Bakery did not specify when the raid happened, but its parent firm, Swiss food firm Aryzta AG, said in a financial filing it incurred €16.3 million (about $19 million) inContinue reading "Chicago Bakery Scrambling After Immigration Raid"

Mars Invests in Kind, Third-Largest Maker of Snack Bars

The minority investment will help both companies grow their product portfolios and allow Kind to expand into new worldwide markets. Mars, Inc., McLean, Va., known for confectionery brands like M&M’s and Snickers, plans to announce that it will buy a minority stake in Kind, New York, the maker of wildly popular snack bars, according toContinue reading "Mars Invests in Kind, Third-Largest Maker of Snack Bars"

Under pressure: Novel technology to model pressure-induced cellular injuries in the brain

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