CHECK OUT; ORGANIC GIFT BASKETS : FREEBIE LEAFLET.There was a time when Cheryl Giuliano downed Tab and doughnuts for breakfast. And the day's diet went downhill from there. ``I was a huge junk-food eater,'' said Giuliano, a New Yorker. ``My desk drawer at work was like a concession stand Concession stand is the term used to refer to a place where patrons can purchase snacks or food at a cinema, fair, Stadium, or other entertainment venue. Some events or venues contract out the right to sell food to third parties. . I figured I was really doing something good for myself when I switched to Milky Way Lite.'' There was of course a downside to the sugar-coated life of this junk-foodie. She was sick all the time. Giuliano visited a holistic health holistic health, n a concept in which concern for health requires a perspective of the individual as an integrated system rather than as a collection of parts and functions. practitioner who suggested she trash the candy, cola and chips for three months. The trial period turned into a transformation, and Giuliano decided to pursue a diet devoid of refined sugar, red meat, fried foods, dairy products and wheat. Just one problem. ``I was learning to eat better, but I was still a nosher nosh Informal n. A snack or light meal. intr.v. noshed, nosh·ing, nosh·es To eat a snack or light meal: noshed on a bagel between classes. ,'' she said. That craving led to Gifts Organic, a company that creates gift baskets of organic and natural foods. Giuliano acknowledges that the word ``natural'' is often misused. Although some states have guidelines for organic foods, federal guidelines still are forthcoming. For now, she said, ``We look at the ingredients. The important thing is that there are no preservatives preservatives, n.pl food additives that hinder spoilage by reducing the growth of microorganisms. Include nitrates and nitrites, benzoates and sulfites, and many others. , chemicals, dyes or refined sugars.'' Among the gift basket assortments in her catalog are the Energizer basket ($75), which includes protein- and carbohydrate-rich snacks such as peanut butter, energy bars, honey and dried fruits; and the Mediterranean basket ($175) with gourmet pastas, sauces, spices, oils, caffeine-free espresso and biscotti Biscotti (plural of Italian biscotto, roughly meaning "twice baked") are crisp Italian cookies often containing nuts or flavored with anise. Traditionally, biscotti are made by baking cookie dough in two long slabs, cutting these into slices, and reheating them to dry . Custom baskets also are available and start at $35. Shipping is extra; call (800) 651-4438. A nifty new color booklet - ``All American B.B.Q. Entertaining'' - from Weber - is loaded with barbecue basics and tips, along with a bunch of tempting recipes such as Cowboy Beans, Grilled Corn Salad, Smoked Tomato Gazpacho, Adobo a·do·bo n. pl. a·do·bos A Philippine dish of marinated meat or fish seasoned with garlic, soy sauce, vinegar, and spices. [Spanish, from Old Spanish adobar, to stew Grilled Shrimp With Black-eyed Pea Salad, Maple-Smoked Turkey Breast and Citrus-Horseradish BBQ BBQ barbecue Sauce. There are also recipes for several regional-style sauces and creations from throughout the U.S. For a free copy, call the Weber Grill-Line at (800) 474-5568. If you call from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, a barbecue expert will answer your grilling questions. New on the shelf One or two extra-large, crinkle-cut dill pickles from a jar of Claussen's Super Slices for Burgers easily can cover any burger. Each 20-ounce jar costs in the $3 range in the refrigerated re·frig·er·ate tr.v. re·frig·er·at·ed, re·frig·er·at·ing, re·frig·er·ates 1. To cool or chill (a substance). 2. To preserve (food) by chilling. sections of select supermarkets. - Daily News Staff and Wire Services CAPTION(S): 3 Photos Photo: (1--Color) No caption (Claussen's Super Slices) (2--Color) No caption (``All american B.B.Q. entertainment'' book) (3--Color) No caption (Organic gift basket) |
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