From the category archives:

Types of Food

Battle of the Bayou: Jambalaya or Gumbo

by Greg February 7, 2012

This would of course be one of the epic food battles that would be on a par with some of the classic struggles of all time – North vs. South, Yankees vs. the Red Sox, Guy vs. Rachael, or maybe Democrats vs. Republicans (ok maybe not that bad).
We had the wonderful experience of living for [...]

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Why We Chose California Garlic over Chinese Garlic

by Greg June 26, 2011

There are lots of serious debates (some might call them crazy) going on in our country today – Should we raise the debt ceiling? Tax the rich or let them keep their tax cuts? Why are we investing in the war(s) in Muslim countries when China is investing in technology and kicking [...]

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Slow Cooker Moroccan Chicken Stew

by Penny November 18, 2010

There is just something about Moroccan flavor that just drives me crazy. Every time I try a new dish I am surprised by the subtle blending of spices and textures that always leaves me wanting (and ultimately eating) more! This Moroccan Stew was no exception.
We prepared this in the crock pot so that only made [...]

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You've Never Tasted Cinnamon Like This

by Greg October 23, 2010

I have to say if we had one product that we”d call our “signature spice” Saigon Cinnamon would be it. Hands down this has been our most popular spice since the day we opened our web doors.
In actuality this really shouldn’t be called “Saigon Cinnamon” as it doesn’t come from the largest city in Vietnam [...]

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Fat Burning Superfood – Dry Roasted Almonds

by Greg October 7, 2010

Many people (and some in the media) still think of Almonds as fatty, high calorie and salty – more or less a junk food.
Ok, yes almonds are a high fat food. But almonds are high in monounsaturated fats. These are the same kind of positive healthy fats found in olive oil and this type of [...]

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6 Mega Food Trends Coming to a Grocery Store Near You

by Greg October 6, 2010

The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) recently cited six emerging food “mega trends” that more consumers are looking for and these include more natural health solutions and increasingly convenient meal options. There is also an increasing demand that food suppliers need to be processing and flavoring foods in more natural ways.
These are the most popular [...]

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Fat Burning Superfood – Turkey Breast

by Greg September 25, 2010

If you are serious about getting as lean as possible then you should be following a clean eating program. This concept while originating from the bodybuilding world is now practiced by a much wider range of fitness and nutrition experts as the best way to get your lean muscle and body fat in ideal proportions.
Turkey [...]

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Falling Short on Your Fruits and Vegetables?

by Greg September 11, 2010

Most of us know that a diet high in fruits and vegetables can reduce the risk of many leading causes of death while also playing a significant role in helping Americans getting leaner. The CDC has just released their annual report and it shows that only an estimated 26.3% of adults consumed vegetables three or [...]

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Fat Burning Superfood – Kiwi Fruit

by Penny September 9, 2010

For those working on a fat burning diet one of the ongoing struggles is finding good tasty, clean food. I love to experiment with different foods and Kiwi fruit is one of the healthiest pieces of fruit that you can find. Because it isn”t as well known as the more popular super fruit blueberries, it [...]

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Football and Wings – the Best Part of September

by Greg September 1, 2010

Well summer is beginning to wind down and fall is right around the corner. Are you someone who looks forward to September? When football finally kicks off — there is nothing like watching the boys of fall under the lights on a Friday night at the local high school, tailgating at your favorite college on [...]