Eggs are not just for Nog for the experts at the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States. The organization says there are numerous options for egg-based cocktails and the “cracked creations” are perfect for the holiday season. This holiday season and beyond, a classic cocktail renaissance is inspiring the modern bartender to revisit a long-lost ingredient: the raw egg. …
Gatorade Inventor Passes Away
I was saddened to learn just now that the inventor of Gatorade died earlier today. He’s Dr. Cade and for us Gators he’s meant a lot. From a story on Reuters: The retired Florida professor who invented Gatorade, the hydrating drink that created a multibillion-dollar sports beverage market, died on Tuesday at age 80, the University of Florida said. Dr. …
Mix It Up This Holiday Season
The American Culinary Federation wants holiday cooks and chefs to experiment in the kitchen this holiday season. That’s why the organization is offering new, tantalizing recipes for those who are a bit more adventurous. During the holidays, cooks confuse tradition with monotony. Every year, it’s the same menu. Offer your readers new recipes that will give them cause to celebrate. …
Cooking Up a Good Podcast and Blog
I’m still recovering from a turkey induced coma and food is on my mind. That’s why I was interested to see the Culinary Institute of America using some new media tools. Here’s what their podcast is about: The Culinary Institute of America’s podcast series “Insight From The Inside” gives aspiring student chefs a unique glimpse inside the world’s premier culinary …
Urban Farming gives Chicagoans Second Chance
Farming is hard, rewarding work and Growing Home Inc. is giving Chicagoans in search of a job a chance to reap the rewards of work in the field. But, this field will be farmed in the city. Hoop houses are erected on the site and collards, kale, mustard greens, salad mix and spinach are a good example of the crops …
Happy Thanksgiving
Happy Thanksgiving from ZimmComm New Media and AgWired! Just in case you’re in need of some help in the kitchen I thought I’d point you to some resources. You can find all you need to know here courtesy of the National Turkey Federation. Me, I’m smoking mine.
Cheese Fuel
A Wisconsin entrepreneur says producers don´t have to rely on corn, or even cellulosic waste, to create ethanol. Joe Van Groll, Owner of Grand Meadow Energy, LLC, says he can create ethanol from cheese water waste. Joe says this new method for creating ethanol is a great alternative. He points out that the ethanol industry is the target of negative …
Final Farewell to Mr. Potato Head at Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade
The famed mascot of the U.S. Potato Board will make one last appearance at the 2007 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. The board says it plans to retire the balloon after this year’s parade. So, you might want to make a special effort to catch the annual parade and get a final glimpse at the cheerfully oversized, classic ag icon. The …
Thanksgiving Meal Costs Higher
This came out last week during the NAFB convention but I just couldn’t get to it until now. It has taken a day or two to get unpacked from a couple weeks on the road. I’ve already got part of our Turkey Day meal purchased but I’m not finished yet. This chart is from the release sent out by the …
Beef U
The course objective: get more beef on more menus. The Beef Checkoff Program launched “Beef University“, earlier this year to offer the food service industry more education on beef. Beef Checkoff has partnered with Taco Bell, Boston Market and Quizno’s in the program to promote beef in food options outside the home. “Beef University” is a two cd set that …