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NEW PRODUCT: We’re Juiced For Organic Biotta Juices


A glass of Biotta’s Beetroot Juice is pure
beet heaven.
One of our favorite finds at Expo East, the huge natural and organic products trade show that was held last weekend in Boston, was the beautiful line of juices from Biotta, an organic beverage company founded in 1931 in Switzerland (the company was a pioneer in the production of 100% all natural, organic juices). You can find seven varieties of Biotta at natural foods stores. But in 2009—three months from now—ten new fresh, delicious vegetable juice and fruit juice varieties will be added to the line. We tasted a dozen of the juices at Expo East, and fell in love. In addition to the current 16.9 fl oz (500ml) size, 2009 will bring a new single-serving 8.4 fl oz (250ml) size.

Each of the juices has a homeopathic focus, but we like them because of the amazing taste (they are also great ingredients for soups, sorbets, ice cream, cocktails, marinades and a long list of others). At present, you can find Beetroot Juice (to boost the immune system), Wild Bilberry Juice (builds strong blood vessels and improved circulation), Breuss® Vegetable Juice (pronounced “broyce,” a combination of beetroots, carrots, celeriac, radish and potatoes, which is a formula developed by the Austrian naturopathic Dr. Rudolf Breuss for purification and cleansing), Carrot Juice (for vision), Celery Root Juice (regulates pH), Sauerkraut Juice (aids digestion) and Vegetable Juice Cocktail (helps the immune system). Among the new flavors we look forward to is a dynamite Potato Juice—made of raw potato, but tasting like a potato-lover’s dream (it is intended to help the stomach, but we think all of these juices are gourmet food finds).

We can’t stop dreaming of the high quality of these juices. Like a fine wine, you know from the first sip that you’re at a different level of appreciation. Retailers of America: stock your shelves! See more of our favorite juices in THE NIBBLE online magazine.

 

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NEWS: Vermont Butter & Cheese Wins 5 Awards At World Cheese Competition

Vermont Butter and Cheese Company, a NIBBLE Top Pick Of The Week, won five awards at the World Cheese Awards held in Dublin, Ireland earlier this month. The winners include Vermont Chevre, Vermont Fresh Crottin, Vermont Creamy Goat Cheese, Vermont Quark and their Signature Aged Cheese Bijou. Company co-founder Allison Hooper is credited for helping to start the artisan goat cheese movement in the U.S. The company will celebrate its 25th anniversary next year. The company, located in Websterville, VT, is dedicated to crafting artisanal dairy products in the European style through a vital link of local Vermont farms. The company supports a network of more than 20 family-owned farms, providing milk that meets the highest standards of purity, and is a proud contributor to the health of local agriculture. Vermont Butter & Cheese is a NIBBLE Top Pick Of The Week. Read our review of their delicious products.Read more information on the World Cheese Award winners.  
A snowy white crottin of chèvre from the
Vermont Butter & Cheese Company.
 

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RECIPES: Election Night Cocktails


The Obama Rama.


The Obama Poma.


10 Cane On The Baracks.


The McCane Mojito.


John 10 Cane Punch.

  If you’re planning an election night get-together, the folks at 10 Cane Rum have made it easy to celebrate (or drown your sorrows) with these toasts to the candidates.

OBAMA DRINKS

Obama-Rama
A nod to Obama’s home state of Hawaii!
1-1/2 ounces 10 Cane Rum
1 ounce Grand Marnier
1/4 ounce orgeat syrup
1 ounce fresh squeezed lime juice
1/4 ounce simple syrup
Garnish: mint sprig & lemon wheel

Directions: Combine all ingredients into mixing glass. Add ice and shake vigorously. Pour all contents into a rocks glass. Garnish with mint sprig and lemon wheel.

Obama Poma
2 ounces 10 Cane Rum
1 ounce pomegranate juice
3/4 ounce fresh squeezed lemon juice
Dash simple syrup
Garnish: pomegranate seeds or lemon twist

Directions: In a mixing glass, combine all ingredients. Add ice and shake vigorously. Strain into martini glass. Garnish with pomegranate seeds or lemon twist.

10 Cane On The Baracks
10 Cane Rum
Cubed ice

Directions: Pick out a rocks glass. Add cubed ice. Pour 10 Cane. Sip.

McCAIN DRINKS

McCane Mojito
2 ounces 10 Cane Rum
1 ounce fresh squeezed lime juice
1 ounce simple syrup
8-10 mint leaves
Splash of club soda
Garnish: mint sprig

Directions: Place mint leaves and simple syrup in the bottom of a tall glass. Press gently with a muddler. Fill with cracked ice. Add 10 Cane and lime juice. Stir gently and top off with soda. Garnish with a mint sprig.

John 10 Cane Punch
2 ounces 10 Cane Rum
1/4 ounce pineapple juice
1/4 ounce fresh lime juice
1/4 ounce Grenadine syrup

Directions: Combine all ingredients into a mixing glass. Add ice and shake vigorously. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass or on the rocks with a lime or a flag!

DRINKS FOR THE STILL UNDECIDED

Red, White, & Blue Mojito
2 ounces 10 Cane Rum
9-10 mint leaves
Juice of 1/2 lime
Splash simple syrup
Club soda
5 blueberries
2 strawberries, quartered

Directions: In a mixing glass, combine 10 Cane, mint leaves, lime juice and simple syrup. Add ice and shake vigorously. Pour into a highball glass, add fruit and top with soda.

 

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QUIZ & CONTEST: Fun With Mustard

The folks at French’s have conjured up some condiment fun for you at FrenchsMustard.com.

-First, there’s a Condiment IQ Quiz that’s quite eye-opening. Here’s one giveaway: If you switch from mayo to mustard on your daily sandwich, you’ll save almost 10,000 calories in a 12-week period. The average person would have to run 73 miles to burn those calories!

-Have a favorite recipe that uses mustard? Enter French’s “The Skinny on Mustard” Contest and you could win a Spa Getaway for two worth up to $1,500 or one of 10 American Express gift checks valued at $100 each.

-If you don’t have a recipe, French’s has plenty for you.

Want to learn about all the different types of mustard? Check out THE NIBBLE’s Mustard Glossary.

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HALLOWEEN: Perfect Party Favor

If you’re looking for something sophisticated and sweet to give special guests on Halloween, may we suggest Sugardaddy’s seasonal Harvest Sumptuous Sweetie? This round blondie is made with a rich pumpkin purée, a 5-spice harvest blend, chopped walnuts and white chocolate chunks, then topped with an apricot cardamom swirl. It‘s a memorable way to celebrate Halloween; packaged in a round acrylic gift box, it will keep for several days afterwards. There’s no trick about this treat: Read our review of Sugardaddy’s Sumptuous Sweeties. And while you’re at it, read the History Of The Brownie.

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