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Is it Legal to Make a Burrito Out of Turkey Meat?
If you’ve ever gone to a restaurant and ordered a Burrito then you’ve probably noted that burritos come in many styles. You can buy a burrito with carne asada, chicken, or one with just rice and beans. However, when you are at home making your own burrito you have to use whatever you have in your refrigerator. But what if you don’t have any chicken or beef? What if the only meat you have in the refrigerator is Turkey after Thanksgiving? -
Organic Food Market in China Soaring
[Food-and-Drink]
When people think of China they really don’t think about organic foods. In fact, due world news about their pollution in China many people see it as a polluted wasteland. Of course, China is a huge place, and the pollution is only near the factories and down River from these regions. -
Translucent Aluminum Beer Cans
[Food-and-Drink]
Imagine tossing your friend a beer can which was invisible? As you threw the beer can they could see the fluid inside sloshing around, but they couldn’t see the edges, and when they grabbed it from the air they would feel the beer can but the beer can would be translucent. Wouldn’t that be cool? -
Protein Boosters and Human Food Supply Considered
[Food-and-Drink]
Folks are pretty concerned these days with all the additives in their food, much of it is fairly bad for them, but not all. In pure biological terms the human bio-system is really not set up for lots of processed food and all the foreign additives that we throw into our bodies. Currently, China is under scrutiny as folks are upset with Melamine and other additives. Some consumer group members say; -
Eating a Snail is As Safe As Salad
[Food-and-Drink]
Be careful about what you say about other cultures, their favorite foods and national customs. You may think that eating fried locusts is disgusting, but they have a huge amount of protein in them, and during locust plagues, they eat everything, so they are all that’s left to eat. You either eat them or starve. Chocolate covered ants are not really that bad either; they crunch when you eat them, not half bad. -
Making The Perfect Turkey Sandwich
[Food-and-Drink]
If you are like most Americans, then you love the Thanksgiving Feast, and you probably love the Turkey Sandwiches that you have for the weeks after, using up all the leftovers. In fact, some Americans admit to buying two turkeys and cooking the second one just to save for Sandwiches later – our family has been doing this for years now and it is a tradition within a tradition, but now the secret is out. It is smart to have two-Turkey anyway, just in case you run out. -
World Wide Market for Certified Organic Foods is Staggering
[Food-and-Drink]
Since this is a supply and demand issue the world wide market for organic foods will only get bigger. And we know more and more people are being born too. What are your comments on the human population growth in the world? Do you believe we are looking at 10.5 Billion by 2050-2075? If we had zero population growth that might indeed solve some issues? How many kids do you plan to have? Are you going to be able to feed them only the best organic and certified organic foods? -
Food Supply Issues to Consider
[Food-and-Drink]
Many organic food gurus and proponents are very much against GM Crops. Personally I am not and I see the companies that do the research as truly leading the way to figuring out how to feed the World. There are food shortages and more people being born every minute. There are also issues with water supplies in many regions running dry and too many people to feed. No water means no agriculture either. -
Futurist Discusses Transfat Laws in Interview
[Food-and-Drink]
The Online Think Tank was asked recently to comment on the issue of transfats in the American Diet. And so, as the coordinator of the Online Think Tank and a Futurist, I was asked the following question; Did Food companies use deception or ignorance suggesting that transfats were better than saturated fats? The interviewer also asked if 30 years of consumption has caused the diseases of millions of Americans? -
We Need to Feed the World; So Why do Environmentalists Attack GMO Foods?
[Food-and-Drink]
Have you ever considered that right now there is a huge food shortage for helping the Third World Nations and the deficit is getting bigger, not only due to more mouths to feed and transportation costs, but because there really is a food shortage. Recently this was discussed in our Online Think Tank. -
Grocery Prices, Over Regulation and Quality of Food Discussed
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Folks are really concerned about the quality of our food and the price increases. It costs a lot to feed a family in the United States these days and it is getting tougher and tougher to feed them properly with quality food on a Middle Class budget. -
Poor People Cannot Afford to Buy Nutritious Foods?
[Food-and-Drink]
Many folks will have you believe that poor people cannot afford to buy Nutritious Foods in the United States, but this is a fallacy. In some markets or inner cities or remote regions organic grown foods might be tougher to get, but certainly not impossible, rather folks choose to buy foods that are not good for them, because they taste good and the price is slightly lower and some, well they just do not know any better really. -
Issues of Inter-Connectedness of the Agricultural Business with Regards to GM Crops
[Food-and-Drink]
Some environmentalists decry the genetic manipulation and modification of crops and at least one organic grower has gone on record as stating that the problems in the actual industry are due to basic, interconnected issues in the ag business. -
Jazz Diet Pepsi: Black Cherry French Vanilla
[Food-and-Drink]
Pepsi seems to have a whole new line of gourmet soft drinks out these days and some folks really really like them. Take the Black Cherry French Vanilla in the Jazz Diet Pepsi line up. Zero Calories and tastes great. Indulge your senses; says Pepsi and many do too. -
Mission Style Tortilla Chips: Restaurant Style
[Food-and-Drink]
If you like to eat chips and salsa or guacamole while working on projects then perhaps you like to eat Authentic Mexican Tortilla Chips. May I be so bold as to recommend Mission Style Tortilla Chips; Restaurant Style. They are made with ground corn treated with lime, water, vegetable oil, and some salt, cottonseed oil and corn oil. -
Orville Redenbachers Gourmet Popping Corn
[Food-and-Drink]
Many people believe that Orville Redenbachers Gourmet Popping Corn is even better than the heart-attack popcorn at the Movie Theatres. Why should you buy Orville Redenbachers Gourmet Popping Corn, well because it is America’s Favorite Pop Corn. Most people just love those little easy to use Microwaveable packages. It is basically Old Fashioned Butter blended with real butter and sprinkled with salt. -
Watermelons Better to Be Kept at Room Temperature
[Food-and-Drink]
Did you know watermelons last longer at room temperature than they do in the refrigerator? It is true and it is wiser wise to store them in a closet than in the refrigerator. Imagine that? And just to prove this little known fact there was a scientific research project done on this. The report and study shows that the nutritional value of a watermelon is better after being stored at room temp rather than in the refrigerator. -
Tyson Foods Does Not Need Illegal Aliens That Bad
[Food-and-Drink]
So many industries in United States of America use illegal immigrants and illegal aliens for their employment base and workforce. The service industry is filled with illegal aliens from food preparation to fast food chains. From the time that the produce leaves the fields to the time it is served to you there are many illegal aliens and illegal immigrants working in those industries. -
Banana Creme Crunch Bar at Starbucks; Yummy
[Food-and-Drink]
Thank God for global warming and climate change – this is wonderful! Do you know that banana crops are up because of the more tropical weather around our globe? This means that banana prices are coming down because bananas are going bananas and growing faster than rabbits. -
Bananas Pointing Skyward; Hawaiian Banana Market Doing Well
[Food-and-Drink]
Hawaiian Banana growing better than expected and banana farmers produced 30 percent more bananas in 2005 then in 2004 and that is almost 4.5 million pounds more. Why are bananas growing so well in Hawaii? Great weather is one reason. The sales of bananas were up by 8 million in revenues and this year is looking good too? -
Mansanto Terminator Seeds and Its Critics
[Food-and-Drink]
There are many critics of Monsanto Corporation and its genetically modified seeds. Yet in review we see that Monsanto’s Terminator Seeds prevent corrupting the native naturally evolved seeds. This protects the modified seeds from messing up the native crops. -
Local Mexican Restaurants
[Food-and-Drink]
When going out to eat at a local Mexican Restaurant it is important to consider the cleanliness of the operation before dining and to make sure that your family is safe. Most local Mexican Restaurants with good reputations are fine. -
Read This Article if You Love Sushi
[Food-and-Drink]
Do you love good Sushi? What is it about raw fish that is so enjoyable to eat? A slab of your favorite Sashimi can truly make your day. -
MREs on EBay
[Food-and-Drink]
The United States Military has food packages called MREs or Meals-Ready-to-Eat. They actually are not too bad and if you are out in the middle of nowhere they are a blessing. Of course these are not the most-tasty meals, nothing like a Juicy Lucy, In-and-Out Burger or Back Yard Burger meal. -
Read this Article if You Like Great Food
[Food-and-Drink]
If you are reading this then you love great food and that means you love to dine out at the best restraints too. Did you know that you can do this without spending a fortune? Sure some of the greatest restaurants in the big cities can get pricey. -
Top Ramen Instant Noodles Are out of This World
[Food-and-Drink]
Top Ramen Noodles can be made in such a way to contain lots of the vitamins and essentials we need. They make a perfect food for space colonists, says at least one study for NASA. It does make sense and as long as you have water and heat you can take these packs without expenditure of much fuel to get this out of the atmosphere. -
Tropical Express Storms and Hawaiian Crops
[Food-and-Drink]
The Hawaiian “Tropical Express” has been getting worse over the last many decades. The normal trade winds often give way to this surge of weather, which passes thru the islands. Often the storms continue on and hit the mainland US. -
Tupperware and Rubbermade Thank you
[Food-and-Drink]
There are many reasons we in the United States are so fortunate not to have the horrible diseases they do in other countries, especially in Asia and Africa. We have modern sewer systems, fresh water, refrigeration and good health care. But we should also consider some of our habits as Americans and some of the companies, which have bought us products, which help us keep our food fresh. -
Starbucks Frappachinos Making You Fat?
[Food-and-Drink]
Starbucks Frappachinos Making You Fat? Did you ask yourself are these Frappachinos making me fat? Are you allowing The Starbucks Frappachinos to make you fat or cause you health issues and added risks? Did you try out their less fattening version and almost puke? Have you noticed that your belly has gained a few extra inches since you started to drink them? Well, you are not alone. Starbucks Frappachinos are making you fat, some think so. -
Commodities and Our Food
[Food-and-Drink]
Many times people who trade commodities will overdo media hype about negative weather that may destroy crops or cause a low yield that year. Meaning there will be fewer crops available for sale and therefore supply and demand dictates prices to be higher. Therefore people buying these commodities that have an important need are willing to pay more so they are not caught short without. -
Agricultural Innovation High-pitched Sound Emitters for Produce
[Food-and-Drink]
Frequency Interference Study. Bugs and sounds.
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Low Carb Christmas Enchiladas!
by: Jan McCracken
FELIZ NAVIDAD…
IT’S A LOW CARB CALIFORNIA CHRISTMAS FIESTA!
We low carbers tend to think that Mexican food is “off limits”… NOT! This girl lives in California and I have some awesome recipes from friends for some Mexican food that is “music for your mouth”… not to mention your tummy!
CHICKEN ENCHILADAS
Before you start to build the enchiladas… whip out that Girl Scout motto and “be prepared”! You can fix this stuff a couple of days in advance and then “whip it together” for your guests or for a quick supper after a day of Christmas shopping.
Okie dokie… prepare the Chile Sauce recipe below and refrigerate so it READY. Also, cook the chicken and “chop it”!
“Oil-righty then”… here we go…
CHILE SAUCE
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, finely crushed
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon whole wheat pastry flour
1/8 cup chili powder (if you like it hotter, add more!)
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon dried cumin
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups pureed tomatoes (lowest carb count you can find)
1 chicken bouillon cube
Cook the onion and garlic in the olive oil until onions are clear. Sprinkle flour and stirring quickly, cook for one minute.
Add remaining ingredients mixing well and stirring often. Simmer for about 10 minutes.
Makes two cups.
Now for the Enchiladas…
FIRST… prepare the Filling (recipe below):
FILLING:
1/2 cup onion, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
2 cups cooked chicken, chopped or shredded… your preference
1 cup Chili Sauce
1 cup sour cream
Salt to taste
Sauté onion in butter and add other ingredients. Set aside while preparing tortillas for BUILDING enchiladas!
Now let’s build enchiladas…
Olive oil
12 low carb tortillas
2 cups cream
1 cup chicken stock
1 1/2 cups Jack cheese grated
Heat oil in heavy skillet and cook tortillas just a few seconds. Combine the cream and chicken stock until well blended.
After cooking each tortilla, dip each one in the chicken stock and cream mixture. Spread filling mixture on the tortillas (kinda like peanut butter on a sandwich), roll the tortilla, placing the seam side down on a baking dish. By the way, this dish should be big enough to hold 12 of these puppies!
After all tortillas are filled and rolled, pour the remaining liquid over them. Sprinkle with cheese and bake in a 350° oven until hot and cheese is melted… about 25 minutes.
Serves 12
Carb count for Total Recipe:
107 grams carbs/19 grams fiber = 88 net grams of carbs
ADD the carb count for your tortillas! WOW… this is ONLY 7.3 grams of carbs per serving and if you ADD 3 net grams for the tortilla it is still only 10.3 grams for a very special treat.
Who says low carb cooking is boring??
VIVA FIESTA and FELIZ NAVIDAD…
IT’S A LOW CARB CALIFORNIA FIESTA CHRISTMAS!
Recipe from the FIRST Low Carb Christmas Cookbook!
by Jan McCracken
Now ONLY $9.95
Low Carb Christmas Cookin’-
With an Old-Fashioned Cook!
224 fun-filled, sometimes hysterical pages!
http://www.lowcarbcookin.com
About The Author
Jan McCracken is author and self-publisher of 39 gift books and cookbooks. Born in the Midwest and former owner/innkeeper of a country bed and breakfast in Branson, MO, she has been cooking since she was seventeen years old (she won’t tell us how many years that is)!
Jan has been living the low carb lifestyle for eight years. Her long-term goal is helping people understand that food is truly the great medicine, prevention and healer of disease.
jan@lowcarbcookin.com
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