Since we’re all worrying about our weight after the holidays and resolving to eat right in the new year I’m offering you an interview with Kelly Brintle, Ventura Foods who talks about low-linolenic soybeans, specifically Monsanto’s VISTIVE soybeans that can reduce or eliminate trans-fatty acids in processed soybean oil. He talks about how high the demand is for this healthy oil product and what that means for his company and farmers.
Beef Cook-Off Looking For Family Chefs
I haven’t eaten any beef for at least a day or so. Maybe that little headache I have is from beef withdrawal. That will get corrected with supper tonight. So maybe I should consider entering the National Beef Cook-Off.
Burgerize Your New Year
You may not be thinking hamburgers today but just in case you have a real desire for a big burger you might want to check out Red Robin and their new website. I haven’t been to one of these yet. The key word is “yet.”
You’ll Like Lane’s Home Cooking
I remember posting a picture of Lane McConnell here on AgWired and saying, “Lane, now you can really say you’ve been blogged!”
Well not only has she been blogged but she’s a very accomplished blogger. You can find Lane at “Home Cooking is What I Like.” Here’s what Lane’s blog is all about, “I’ll provide recipes from family, friends and cooking shows, plus my own little family specialties. So, hang on for a ride down the only way to truly cook- the Home Cooking Way.”
2007 Eat Mor Chikin Calendar
I just love the “Eat Mor Chikin” cows. They’ve got their 2007 calendar out just in time for a Christmas present or your office wall. Watch a video clip about the promotion.
Excel-ent Website
According to Meatingplace.com “Wichita, Kan.-based Cargill Meat Solutions has launched a new Web site for its Excel Fresh Meats brand.”
I Might Change My Route
I’m a little confused after getting the latest W. K. Kellogg Foundation, Routes of Change newsletter. I thought they were a food company that supported agriculture but now I’m wondering. The Foundation receives most of it’s income from the W. K. Kellogg Foundation Trust which still owns a substantial equity in Kellogg Company.
Healthy Sandwich Contest & Podcast
Sandwiches are about my favorite way to eat. For one thing you can be creative and there’s no end to what you can put between two slices of bread. The Grain Foods Foundation partnered with celebrity chef Dave Lieberman to search for the country’s healthiest and best-tasting sandwich with the America’s Healthy Sandwich Showdown. One of the cool things about it was that Lieberman did podcasts while the contest was running. You can hear his last one here.
Do You Have All (the) Recipes?
It’s never too soon to look forward to food on Thanksgiving. The folks at All Recipes have some great information for you if you have any questions. I’ll be doing some gourmet cooking at hunting camp later this week and sharpening my skills in time to whip up a holiday feast at the Zimmerman home.
Veggie Awards
You know I love my vegetables. They go really good with my meat of the day. So, I was interested to see the VegNews Veggie Award winners announced. I expected maybe broccoli or a nice carrot but no it’s about a lot more than that.