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Just in Time for the Holidays: Whole Food, Plant-Based Diet Advocate Margarita Restrepo Announces 'The Naked Food Cookbook' by BWW News Desk
- November 22, 2013 While the Standard American Diet (S.A.D.) has been adopted by millions for many generations, author and health activist Margarita Restrepo is well aware that the diet is no advocate of sound nutrition or prolonged life. Proudly branding S.A.D. and the United States' medical industry's approach to nutrition as a "failed system," Restrepo is out to change how the average person eats via a life-changing new lifestyle and accompanying cookbook.
JOHNNIE WALKER Serves Up Clear Statement on Responsible Drinking Through New Glass Car Film by BWW News Desk
- November 22, 2013 If you need to be reminded about the fragility of human life, just watch a Formula 1 race car made entirely of JOHNNIE WALKER whisky glasses shattering into a million pieces, says Carolyn Panzer, Director of Corporate Social Responsibility for Diageo, makers of the world's No. 1 Blended Scotch Whisky.
Alexis Swanson Traina's Modern House Wines Pronounced "Holiday Must Have" by Oprah and Goop by BWW News Desk
- November 22, 2013 This fall Bay Area tastemaker Alexis Swanson Traina's MODERN HOUSE WINES debut in 850 Target stores nationwide, making the iconoclastic line of wines available for the first time to a much larger audience. Powerhouse trendsetters Oprah Winfrey (Oprah's Favorite Things) and Gwyneth Paltrow (GOOP's Holiday Gift Guide) both proclaimed these wines as 'must haves' for the holidays. Other well-regarded publications followed suit, including Bon Appetit Magazine and Food + Wine Magazine.
Eating Peanuts Daily Significantly Reduces All-Cause Mortality by BWW News Desk
- November 21, 2013 ALBANY, Ga., Nov. 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ A major study published in the New England Journal of Medicine, showed that men and women who ate an ounce of peanuts daily reduced their risk of death from all causes by up to 20%. Results also showed that peanut eaters were leaner. This gives people another great reason to get their daily handful of peanuts.
Cuisinart Recalls Food Processors Due to Laceration Hazard by BWW News Desk
- November 21, 2013 Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Betty Crocker Reveals This Year's Red Hot Holiday Trends by BWW News Desk
- November 21, 2013 From coast to coast, the Betty Crocker Test Kitchen experts have their "spoon" on the pulse of the most exciting, surprising and delicious trends this holiday season. Makinghome for the holidays even more memorable, the experts have revealed their annual top 10 Red Hot Holiday Trends, as well as recipes to help you bring these trends to life in your own kitchen. From deconstructed desserts to unexpected mash-ups, copycat candy to cool cocktails, and even a fresh take on fruitcake, your home (and plates, bowls and glasses) will be full of trendy takes on traditional favorites.
Safeway Launches Holiday Campaign to Fight Hunger by BWW News Desk
- November 21, 2013 Safeway Inc. (NYSE: SWY) today announced the launch of its Help Us End Hunger (Every Bag Counts) food drive to help make the holidays brighter for people who rely on the assistance of food banks.
ShopRite Unveils 'Chefs On Call' to Provide Customers with a Stress-Free Thanksgiving by BWW News Desk
- November 21, 2013 From Sunday, November 24th through Thanksgiving Day, a select team of top ShopRite Culinary Workshop Chef Instructors will serve up answers to customers' Thanksgiving meal preparation questions. Whether cooking a full Thanksgiving dinner, preparing a side dish or simply helping out in the kitchen, ShopRite's top chefs will be 'on call' to guide seasoned cooks and beginners alike through their holiday meal plans and preparations.
Chicago's The Fifty/50 to Host 'Drumsticks & Dreidels Party,' 11/27 by BWW News Desk
- November 21, 2013 Wicker Park upscale sports bar The Fifty/50 (2047 W Division St) will throw a specialty-themed "Drumsticks & Dreidels Party" from 8pm until 2am on Wednesday, November 27 that will celebrate both Black Wednesday and the first night of Hanukkah.
Put the Giving Back in Thanksgiving with Free Resources from The Family Dinner Project by BWW News Desk
- November 21, 2013 Thanksgiving is the ultimate American family dinner. Even families who have all but lost touch with the family dinner tradition sit down together on Thanksgiving Day. And The Family Dinner Project a grassroots movement that champions family dinner as an opportunity to have food, fun and conversation about things that matter wants to see the day devoted to more than eating.
Georges Duboeuf Beaujolais Nouveau Brings Revelry to The Holiday Season by BWW News Desk
- November 21, 2013 Resounding celebration roars from coast to coast today, as wine lovers honor the annual arrival of Georges Duboeuf Beaujolais Nouveau in the United States. For more than 30 years, Beaujolais Nouveau Day has kicked off a festive beat for the entire holiday season. Every year there is a special theme and this year Georges Duboeuf "Nouveau Retro" pays homage to the glittering spirit of the 1920s.
Lindt & Sprungli farming program to scale sustainable cocoa production by BWW News Desk
- November 21, 2013 & Sprungli is substantially up-scaling and extending its farming program in Ghana. Until 2016, more than 45,000 cocoa farmers in Ghana will receive additional support in improving their agricultural, social and environmental farming practices aiming at more than doubling productivity yield and increasing farm family income considerably.
Fresh Fruit Can Be a Healthy Deterrent to Holiday Overeating by BWW News Desk
- November 21, 2013 Did you know that the average person who experiences weight gain between Thanksgiving and New Years adds 10 to 20 lbs. over a ten year period? But there is good news according to Tom O'Connor, owner of Market Fresh Fruit in Seattle, Washington. Through exercise and a balanced diet that includes an abundance of fruits and vegetables, this can help keep the extra weight off.
Ice Cream Company Supports Local Children's Programs by BWW News Desk
- November 21, 2013 Sub Zero Ice Cream & Yogurt in Southern Utah, has partnered with Southern Utah University (SUU) to promote the Thunderkids program. Children in the eighth grade and younger can sign up to be a member and connect with their favorite local athletic teams.
Hosting Holiday Guests With Celiac Disease, Food Allergies Or Sensitivities? by BWW News Desk
- November 20, 2013 Food allergies are on the rise, and so is the likelihood that one or more of your holiday guests may have a food allergy, food intolerance or celiac diseasean autoimmune disorder that reacts to gluten. Keep guests safe this holiday season with tips from the Home Food Safety program, a collaboration between the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and ConAgra Foods.
Benchmark Wine Group Secures Blue Chip Wines from Texas Collector by BWW News Desk
- November 20, 2013 Benchmark Wine Group has purchased a collection of highly sought-after fine and rare wines from an established Texas surgeon. The wine lot is its first cellar released featuring only the top producers in the world. The leading wine ecommerce website will sell the blue chip wines ranging in price from $250 for a bottle of Carruades de Lafite to $12k for a 6-pack of Château Petrus stored in the original wooden case.
Nothern Virginia Silver Spoon Announces Their 2013 Holiday Corporate Catering Special by BWW News Desk
- November 20, 2013 It's no simple task to put together a holiday party, but Silver Spoon Caterers make it simple. They are a full-service caterer that can accommodate groups of any size. From served hor d'oeuvres to casual buffet to formal dining, this Northern Virginia catering company is the only call that needs to be made. They can also supply the china, table linens, and even decorate!
Cave Inn BBQ Announces New Brontosaurus Brunch Menu by BWW News Desk
- November 20, 2013 Cave Inn BBQ, a newly opened family-owned restaurant located at 13848 Tilden Rd., Winter Garden, FL has officially launched their new weekend brunch menu. Signature brunch items include the "Cave Inn Cristo", an exciting twist on the Monty Cristo, and the "Dawn of Time" Omelet, which features their savory new bacon BBQ sauce. Diners can also choose from eggs and omelets made to order, pancakes, and even healthier items such as Greek yogurt topped with granola and a honey drizzle, or oatmeal. Brunch items are available Saturday and Sunday from 10:00am until 1:30pm in addition to the regular menu items.
Beer Pong Enthusiasts Will Flock to Las Vegas for the Ninth Installment of The World Series of Beer Pong by BWW News Desk
- November 20, 2013 What was once thought of as a simple college game has become a beloved, mainstream sport, complete with its own mega, international tournament - The World Series of Beer Pong. The 9th installment of The World Series of Beer Pong (WSOBP), presented by BPONG.COM, will be held January 1st-5th at the Flamingo Las Vegas.
MOLECULE-R Flavors Releases its First Molecular Gastronomy Cookbook by BWW News Desk
- November 20, 2013 At-home kitchen dabblers who have ever thought that molecular gastronomy's innovativeness was beyond their amateur abilities might want to change their way of thinking.
Fowl Play: Your Guide to Keeping Chickens in the City Now Available in The Urban Farm Guides' App and Hard Copy by BWW News Desk
- November 20, 2013 Keeping backyard chickens is becoming an increasingly popular aspect of urban farming especially in urban areas, but for those who are interested, it often seems impossible to know where to begin. Why should I keep chickens? Is my backyard large enough? What kind of chicken coop should I build?
SodaStream Introduces Perfect Soda in Seconds with New SodaStream Caps by BWW News Desk
- November 20, 2013 SodaStream, the leading manufacturer and distributor of home carbonation beverage systems, today announced the launch of SodaStream Caps in the US. SodaStream Caps are the Company's first ever flavor concentrates in a single-use capsule. Smart, small and made from 100 per cent recyclable materials, these specially designed and patent-pending capsules are a breakthrough innovation for the home soda making category.