GOOD TASTES.NEW JARRED TOMATOES Seems as though food companies are constantly looking for Looking for In the context of general equities, this describing a buy interest in which a dealer is asked to offer stock, often involving a capital commitment. Antithesis of in touch with. ways to provide products for healthy lifestyles. One of the latest efforts is Del Monte's launch of Garden Select tomatoes, available in three varieties - Petite Diced, Petite Diced With Basil, Garlic & Oregano oregano (ərĕg`ənō), name for several herbs used for flavoring food. A plant of the family Labiatae (mint family), Origanum vulgare, , and Sliced - and packed in 14.5-ounce glass jars. The company is touting them as more like fresh tomatoes and notes they are minimally processed to preserve their fresh taste and firm texture. Sounded good. Unfortunately we were disappointed. The price of the jars - $1.89 suggested retail each - was a major sticking point sticking point n. A point, issue, or situation that causes or is likely to cause an impasse. Noun 1. sticking point - a point at which an impasse arises in progress toward an agreement or a goal - as the flavor didn't warrant such a hefty charge, especially if you're using them in cooking - chiles, soups, stews, casseroles, etc. We'll stick with canned S&W diced tomatoes In the simplest definition, diced tomatoes are just that, tomatoes that have been diced. In the United States retail environment, however, the term refers to a relatively recent arrival in the processed tomato market, generally consisting of canned chunks of plum tomatoes in tomato or other brands that cost about half as much. In informal, side-by-side comparisons with canned, we found the petite dice had a brighter red color (but didn't really taste fresh) than the canned diced, but that's hardly worth the price differential. The sliced tomatoes we tried were lacking red color and any fresh flavor. We definitely wouldn't buy them. The petite dice might be useful in uncooked salsas Salsas is a Portuguese parish in the district of Bragança. The population in 2001 is 424, its density is 16.5/km² and the area is 25.76 km². , salads or sandwiches in the winter or in a bind, if you can justify the cost. - Natalie Haughton POMEGRANATE pomegranate (pŏm`grănĭt, pŏm`ə–), handsome deciduous and somewhat thorny large shrub or small tree (Punica granatum VODKA DEBUTS To capitalize on Cap´i`tal`ize on` v. t. 1. To turn (an opportunity) to one's advantage; to take advantage of (a situation); to profit from; as, to capitalize on an opponent's mistakes s>. the pomegranate's popularity these days (pomegranate juice Pomegranate juice is a juice made from the pomegranate fruit. Culinary use Pomegranate juice is enjoyed as a drink in the Middle East. It is also used as an ingredient in the Persian dishes fesenjan and ash-e anar. sales this year increased 800 percent over last year, according to A.C. Nielsen), Pearl Vodka, imported from Canada, has introduced Persephone, a pomegranate-flavored vodka. It can be enjoyed chilled over ice or straight up, mixed with juice or soda and as an addition to a favorite martini. You could also make a pomegranate martini or other drink with a splash of pomegranate juice added. Try it as a recipe ingredient also, if desired. The namesake of the vodka is the Greek goddess Persephone, as the pomegranate was central in her tragic Greek tale. The vodka (you can't really tell it's vodka) is clear (not pink, as you might expect), with very sweet overtones (maybe in a drink the sweetness will be toned down). Persephone is available in four sizes - 50 and 750 milliliters, 1 liter and 1.75 liters. Suggested retail price of the 750-milliliter bottle is $20. Other products in the Pearl line include Original Vodka and Pearl Lo Coco (coconut-flavored vodka). - N.H. NEW STARBUCKS CREAM LIQUEUR Starbucks Coffee Co. and Jim Beam Brands Co. just introduced Starbucks Cream Liqueur. It blends cream, spirits amd a hint of Starbucks coffee, yielding a silky-smooth textured mixture. It joins the popular Starbucks Coffee Liqueur which was launched in 2005. Enjoy the cream liqueur over ice, in coffee or a favorite cocktail. The product is available in 50 milliliter milliliter /mil·li·li·ter/ (mL) (-le?ter) one thousandth (10-3) of a liter. mil·li·li·ter n. Abbr. , 750 milliliter and 1 liter bottles in liquor stores and retail outlets (not Starbucks stores). Suggested retail price of a 750 milliliter bottle is $22.99. - N.H. CAPTION(S): 3 photos Photo: (1) no caption (Pearl Vodka) (2) no caption (Starbucks Cream Liqueur) (3) no caption (Garden Select tomatoes) |
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