Snack and beer surge as top new foods in 1994 95
Americans show growing interest in ethnic flavors while cutting fat and salt. Information Resources Inc. reports Frito Lay Tostitos and salsas as the top sellers among 10 new foods in both 1994 and 1995, signaling a shift toward snacks and beverages. Consumption is projected to reach 1 billion pounds annually by 2000.
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Information Resources Inc
Frito-Lay
Candy recall recalls Sweet Escapes pouches over peanut allergy risk
Hershey recalls Sweet Escapes Chocolate Toffee Crisp pouches code 37M08520 after peanut butter caramel bars accidentally mixed in. Health hazard for peanut allergic individuals. consumers told to call 1 800 468 1714 for details.
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Farmers Market Monthly launches newsletter for growers
Mark Thompson has started Farmers Market Monthly offering recipes from farmers and customers, market listings, and seasonal information. The monthly also covers news affecting farmers markets and offers subscription details via P O Box 4220 Culver City California 90231 or the phone number 310 673 8366.
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Mark Thompson
Farmers Market Monthly
Thompson
P.O. Box
Culver City
Calif
Storing Spices For Freshness And Best Shelf Life
McCormick & Co. recommends airtight containers away from heat moisture and light to keep spices and herbs fresh. Whole spices last up to five years ground spices one to two years and leafy herbs six months to a year. Do not freeze to extend life and note color aroma and freshness before use.
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McCormick & Co
McCormick
JoAnna Lund to Sign HEALTH Exchanges Book in Cedar Rapids
Cookbook author JoAnna Lund of DeWitt will sign copies of HELp Healthy Exchanges Lifetime Plan at Barnes and Noble Cedar Rapids on June 29 from 3 to 5 p.m. The book offers a seven day healthful living plan with menus and 100 low fat sugar and cholesterol recipes plus exercise charts.
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JoAnna Lund
DeWitt
Barnes & Noble
Cedar Rapids
Lighten Up Miniature Brownies Recipe
Lighten up with three and a half gram fat brownies that bake in about 30 minutes. The recipe uses 2 cups flour Va cup walnuts with cocoa and vanilla, then egg whites and a simple batter baked in muffin cups for 22 servings. Each serving provides 90 calories and 3.5 grams fat.
Bride and Groom's First Cookbook guides new cooks
The cooking teacher turned caterer Abigail Kirsch shares kitchen basics from her home in Tarrytown New York. She stresses essential tools especially top quality carbon steel knives and durable cutting boards as the core of a well stocked first kitchen.
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Kirsch
Tarrytown
N.Y
Doubleday
Cookware and kitchen storage items listed in catalog
A catalog entry lists various kitchen items including a large frying pan with cover, covered saucepans in multiple sizes or double boiler, a Dutch oven, covered casserole dish, cake pan, cookie sheet, assorted cannisters, refrigerator freezers, dishes, and electrical appliances. The list emphasizes storage and cookware categories.
California peaches dominate in season with mixed U S price outlook
California peaches drive fresh fruit prices with mentions of supply to a national level. Michigan Washington Georgia and the Carolinas face crop damage from rain and cold, while prices for peaches plums nectarines grapes and tomatoes are given with regional notes and forecasts. An asparagus update cites reduced output and expected recovery.
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California
Tom Anderson
Nash Finch Co
Edina
Sam Snyder
First Ave
Washington
Mike Toohey
Eagle Country Markets
Florida
Mexico
Iowa
Toohey
Bill Kapp
Morse
Johnson County
Kapp
New Pioneer Co-Op
S. van Buren St
Iowa City
George la Gazette
Frozen pizza: from emergency ration to supermarket staple
The Chicago Tribune notes frozen pizza rose to No. 1 in frozen foods with a 40 percent sales surge to $1.6 billion from 1989 to 1994. By 1994 two thirds of U.S. households used it, led by families and young singles, with brands Tombstone Red Baron Totino's and Tony's Pizza top sellers in 1995. It is a nutritious option in moderation, though a slice can exceed 400 calories and 26 grams fat.
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Reports Information Resources Inc
U.S
Kim Ramsey
National Frozen Pizza Institute
McLean
Tombstone
Red Baron
Totino’s
Tony’s Pizza
Iri
Ice Cream Recipe Contest Deadline Near
The Gazette seeks ice cream dessert recipes for a June contest. Entries received by 5 p.m. Wednesday, June 12, are eligible for a drawing to be held and announced June 18 in Food Plus. Winning recipe earns a new ice cream maker.
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P.O
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
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