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ST. PATRICK’S DAY: Irish Coffee Recipes

March 15, 2011 at 7:30 am · Filed under Cocktails & Spirits, St. Patrick's Day


Irish coffee. Photo courtesy Home Essentials.

   There are two more days to plan for St. Patrick’s Day. Even if you aren’t Irish, it’s a reason to celebrate with friends and family.

If you do nothing else, treat yourself to an Irish Coffee, which was invented in Ireland—for trans-Atlantic airline passengers on layovers (the history).

  • Irish Coffee is easy to make. Invite friends over to toast with a cup or two.
  • Try these Irish Coffee recipes.
  • Consider serving it with a slice of Irish Coffee Cheesecake.
     
    For some reason, National Irish Coffee Day is January 25th (in the U.S., not in Ireland). Note to the people who apply for and declare these holidays: Why?

    Find more coffee recipes in our Gourmet Coffee Section.

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    TIP OF THE DAY: Sweet Potato Chips

    March 14, 2011 at 8:05 am · Filed under Food Holidays, Snacks, Tip Of The Day

    It’s National Potato Chip Day.

    Don’t celebrate with just a conventional white potato chip. Try a sweet potato chip instead.

    The nutritional values of white and sweet potatoes are similar. Sweet potatoes are a good source of vitamin A, and have a little more vitamin C and calcium; white potatoes have more iron.

    We’ve long enjoyed:

  • Sweet potato chips from North Fork Potato Chips
  • Terra Chips sweet potato chips
  • Food Should Taste Good sweet potato tortilla chips

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    If you can’t find them in your supermarket, check a natural foods store.

    Or make your own sweet potato chips with this potato chip recipe.

    Check out the history of the potato chip. It was a war of wills.

    		  
    Sweet potato chips are more favorful
    and nutritious than white potato chips.
    Photo by Elton Lin | THE NIBBLE.
     

      

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    PRODUCT: Quinoa & Whole Grain Brown Rice

    March 14, 2011 at 7:51 am · Filed under NutriNibbles-Organic-Health, Organic, Rice-Beans-Grains-Seeds, Vegan


    Absolutely delish: a mix of quinoa and brown
    rice, deftly seasoned. Photo courtesy Seeds
    Of Change.

    		   The Uyuni Salt Flats of southeast Bolivia, high in the Andes Mountains, are best known for salt production. But quinoa has been cultivated there by the Incas for some 5,000 years.

    Quinoa, pronounced KEEN-wa or KEE-noo-ah, is an exceptionally nutritious supergrain (in fact, it’s the Quechua/Inca word for “mother grain” or “super grain”).

    Quinoa contains more protein than any other grain. A complete protein equivalent to milk, it contains all eight essential amino acids and a portfolio of vitamins and minerals. Everyone should eat more quinoa.

    Our discovery of the week is a shelf-stable (no refrigeration required), 90-second microwavable package of quinoa and whole grain brown rice from Seeds Of Change.

    This whole-grain combo is deftly seasoned with black pepper, garlic, onion, parsley and sea salt. The earthy flavor of quinoa tempered with nutty brown rice is a winner. We consume lots of quinoa and lots of brown rice, and the mixture is magical.

     
    Serve it with anything or enjoy it as a high-protein, whole grain snack.

    Seeds Of Change products are certified organic by the USDA and QAI. The company contributes 1% of net sales to advance the cause of sustainable organic agriculture world wide.

    Print out a $1.00 coupon at SeedsOfChangeFoods.com.

      

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