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By Festival Nutritionist, on November 30th, 2011 We are officially amidst the craziness of the holiday season. For many this means shopping, gifts, food, family, and fun galore! As you probably noticed, one of the main features in our ad this week is our Take & Bake Cookie Dough. While there is always a place for cookies at Christmas, there are plenty
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By Festival Nutritionist, on November 23rd, 2011 I don’t know what Thanksgiving is like at your house, but in my family this particular holiday is four-day long party! My parents’ home is running at maximum capacity with us five kids, our husbands/wives or significant others, and six little nieces and nephews running around the house. It’s crazy and chaotic, but we all
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By Dick Peppard, on November 21st, 2011 Most of us know that proper handling and cooking of beef, pork, and poultry is important so that we don’t get sick but did you know seafood can also cause problems if not treated correctly?
We recently received a customer complaint indicating he found a parasite in some seafood. Normally, precautions in animal feeds, deep
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By Festival Nutritionist, on November 16th, 2011 With Thanksgiving on the horizon and many holiday food items on sale, you probably have plenty of turkey, sweet potatoes, cranberries, and stuffing mix on hand. If you want to begin using these foods, but don’t want to spoil the upcoming, traditional Thanksgiving feast, this salad recipe provides a great way to use some of
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By Cindy Schmidt, on November 14th, 2011 Candles are burning and the fireplace is crackling, carols are playing softly and the mood is all about traditions with family and friends. This is my favorite time of year! The weather in Wisconsin calls for some warm appetizers and seasonal flavors. Color and taste are what I think about when planning for any event.
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By Festival Nutritionist, on November 9th, 2011 Did you know that 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon has as many antioxidants as ½ cup of blueberries? Or that ½ teaspoon of dried oregano leaves has as many antioxidants as 3 cups of fresh spinach? Most of us probably don’t think of the spices in our cupboard as a health-food. However, as it turns
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By Leah Anderson, on November 8th, 2011
Thanksgiving is right around the corner, which means that the 2-month-long holiday season full of sweets, treats, and good eats is nearly here. It can be all too easy to let your healthy eating habits fall by the wayside during the holidays, so be proactive this year and follow the tips below to
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By Amy Hanten, on November 7th, 2011 Fall is such a wonderful time of year. After a busy summer, things just seem to slow down a bit. My high school son’s cross-country season has ended so he’s around home a bit more. I’m very thankful that he had an injury free, great season, in fact, his team went to state! It’s getting
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By Tad Comeau, on November 4th, 2011 Pomegranates are typically available in our stores August through December. We are in the middle of the California season so it is a really great time to give them a try.
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By Jeff Peters, on November 3rd, 2011 It’s that time of year again! Families are getting ready for the holiday season and I love Thanksgiving the most. It is a great time to catch up with my family and enjoy some really great meals. And all great meals can be complemented with a great wine.
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