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CONTEST: Great American Pie Show

January 26, 2009 at 5:21 pm · Filed under Contest, Cookies-Cake-Pastry, Food Holidays & More

How good is your best pie recipe? The First Annual “Great American Pie Show,” featuring weatherman and bon vivant Al Roker from NBC’s Today Show, will take place April 24-25 in the Branson (Missouri) Convention Center. If your recipe is the winner, you can finally get your piece of the pie, which includes a first prize of $2,500 cash plus a 4-day/3-night fun-filled vacation for two in Branson.

Enter your recipe in any of four pie categories—Fruit Pies, Nut Pies, Refrigerator/Freezer Pies and Pudding/Cream/Custard Pies. The contest rules and entry form are at GreatAmericanPieShow.com. Finalists will be invited to Branson on April 24 and 25, where their pies will be presented to the judges

 Al Roker
Al Roker himself.

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PRODUCT: Pasteurized Shell Eggs

January 24, 2009 at 9:00 am · Filed under Breakfast & Brunch, Cheese-Yogurt-Dairy

Safe Eggs There’s a new egg in town, and he’s wiping out salmonella. Now, you can crack an egg into your steak tartare, Caesar salad or egg nog without fear, and eat all the cookie dough you want.

The newest type of egg is the pasteurized shell egg. A regular hen’s egg is pasteurized in the shell without cooking the egg, eliminating the potential danger of egg-borne illness caused by salmonella bacteria. Dishes that use raw eggs can be enjoyed without risk; those who enjoy licking the spatula full of brownie batter can do so; and people with illnesses who avoid foods with possible contaminants can enjoy eggs to their hearts’ delight. Many hospitals and nursing homes are already using the products, which are just making their way to retailers. If you want them, make your voice heard at your local supermarket. The “P” stamped on the egg signifies that it is pasteurized. Learn more at SafeEggs.com.

Read about the different types of eggs in our Egg Glossary. You won’t believe how many different types there are!

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GOURMET NEWS: Tampa Beats Seattle As Most Caffeinated City

January 23, 2009 at 9:00 am · Filed under Coffee & Tea, Food Holidays & More

The second annual HealthSaver Caffeinated Cities Survey is out, and the winner is Tampa, followed by Seattle, Chicago, New York and Los Angeles. The least caffeinated cities are Riverside/San Bernardino, followed closely by Atlanta, San Diego, Minneapolis/St. Paul and Dallas. The survey considered numerous caffeine sources, including coffee, tea, sodas, energy drinks, chocolate, pain relievers and caffeine pills.

Nearly one-half (49%) of all respondents nationwide said they drink caffeinated coffee every day, while cola and tea tied with a 20% daily consumption rate. Sweets containing chocolate ranked fourth among caffeine products, with a 13% daily consumption.

Once considered bad for your health and likely to stunt the growth of children, the health benefits of caffeine in moderation have been well-documented in recent years. Coffee and tea, in particular, have emerged as good health food sources that can lower the risk of diabetes, heart disease, Parkinson’s disease, colon cancer, and cirrhosis of the liver, as well as lift your mood, treat headaches and even lower risk of cavities. Caffeine also enhances athleticism, endurance and performance, according to health care experts.
Read the full results of the survey. http://www.affiniongroupmedia.com/themes/site_themes/affinionassets/releases/health_saver/08caffeine/

– Learn about the different types of coffee in our Coffee Glossary.

– How many different types of espresso drinks can you name in our Espresso Glossary?

– Take our Coffee Quiz.

– Take our Espresso Quiz.

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