GOOD TASTES.SINGLE ORIGIN ICE CREAMS: Choctal, a Pasadena-based company, has introduced five new premium ice creams. Each of the chocolate flavors (with a unique flavor profile) is made from single origin chocolates (cocoa powders) from either Ghana, Costa Rica Costa Rica (kŏs`tə rē`kə), officially Republic of Costa Rica, republic (2005 est. pop. 4,016,000), 19,575 sq mi (50,700 sq km), Central America. , the Dominican Republic Dominican Republic (dəmĭn`ĭkən), republic (2005 est. pop. 8,950,000), 18,700 sq mi (48,442 sq km), West Indies, on the eastern two thirds of the island of Hispaniola. The capital and largest city is Santo Domingo. or Kalimantan (Borneo). Madagascar vanilla is used exclusively in the vanilla ice Robert Matthew Van Winkle (born October 31, 1968), better known as Vanilla Ice, is a Grammy Award nominated, American Music Award winning American rapper and actor known mostly for the 1990 single "Ice Ice Baby. cream. Favored by tasters were the Ghana, Domincan Republic and Kalimantan chocolate flavors along with the vanilla. The Costa Rican had bitter overtones (probably due to the coffee back notes). The Ghana seems to appeal to those who prefer milk chocolate, while those who are partial to dark chocolate will probably like the Kalimantan or Dominican Republic. Each pint contains five (3-ounce) servings (according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. the manufacturer, a smaller serving is suggested because the ice cream is denser than others) with 230 to 233 calories and 16 to 17 grams fat per serving. Look for Choctal at Whole Foods Markets with a suggested retail price of $5.99 per pint. -- Natalie Haughton HOSTESS SNACKS: More and more companies are offering 100-calorie food packages. Interstate Bakeries Corp. has launched Hostess 100 Calorie Packs. Each 1.3-ounce package contains three box. Look for Chocolate Cake With Chocolate Icing & Creamy Filling; Golden Cake With Chocolate Icing & Creamy Filling; and Carrot Cake Carrot cake is a sweet spice cake with grated carrot mixed into the batter. The carrot softens in the cooking process, and the cake usually has a soft, dense texture. The carrots themselves enhance the flavour, texture and appearance of the cake. With Cream Cheese Icing & Creamy Filling. Tasters thought all flavors fell short (the carrot overly sweet) and not worth even 100 calories. Suggested retail is $3.99 per six pack. -- N.H. CHICKEN AND TOFU CREATIONS: "101 Things to Do With Chicken," by Donna Kelly and Stephanie Ashcraft (Gibbs Smith; $9.95), and "101 Things to Do With Tofu," by Donna Kelly and Anne Tegtmeier (Gibbs Smith; $9.95), are the newest books in the "101" series (that, to date, have sold more than 1.5 million copies). Like the previous books, both are small spiral-bound paperbacks with plastic covers. They feature quick and easy recipes for fast meal solutions for busy cooks. Those in the chicken volume have 10 ingredients or less and run the gamut from appetizers and soups to sandwiches, wraps and entrees. Among the creations are Ranch Chicken Cheese Ball, Chicken Corn Chowder Noun 1. corn chowder - chowder containing corn chowder - a thick soup or stew made with milk and bacon and onions and potatoes , 30-Minute Paella and Cajun Chicken and Peppers. In the tofu volume, you'll find ideas for breakfasts, soups, salads, entrees and desserts. Raspberry Chocolate Chunk Pie, California Breakfast Burritos, Healthy Mac 'N' Cheese and Ultimate Vegetable Chili are included. You might be surprised at all the do-able possibilities. -- N.H. PORTABLE TUNAS: Bumble Bee Foods just launched shelf-stable Easy Peel Sensations Seasoned Tuna Medleys packed in portable and recyclable aluminum cans with peel-able foil lids. Seasonings/flavors include Spicy Thai Chili, Sundried Tomato & Basil or Lemon & Pepper. Although the flavors were good, we thought the tuna looked unappealing as it wasn't white and contained oil. We would have preferred chunk white tuna White tuna is a term that may apply to two different species eaten in Japanese cuisine :
-- N.H. PASO ROBLES WINE FESTIVAL The Paso Robles Wine Festival is a festival focused on tasting Californian wines, held in Paso Robles' downtown city park. Attendees have the opportunity to talk with the Paso Robles vintners and taste their wines. : The 25th anniversary of the Paso Robles Wine Festival is scheduled for the afternoon of May 19 at the Downtown Paso PASO Pan American Sport Organization PASO Pre-Award Support Office PASO Program and Specific Objectives (NASA) PASO Pizza and Salad Only PASO Pacific Area Support Office (US Department of Energy) Robles Robles is a common surname in the Spanish language meaning oaks, and may refer to:
adj. A beverage usually containing less than 0.5 percent alcohol by volume. beverages and entry to the event area. Tickets are limited, so advance purchase is recommended. For tickets, go online to www.pasowine.com or call (800) 549-9463. Free all-day parking will be available at the Paso Robles Event Center The Paso Robles Event Center is a convention center complex located on forty acres in Paso Robles, California. It is the site of the annual California Mid-States Fair. , with shuttles operating to and from the event site. There will be other special winery activities May 18-20 throughout Paso Robles wine country. -- N.H. CAPTION(S): 4 photos Photo: (1) no caption (Choctal's five new premium ice creams) (2) no caption (Hostess 100 Calorie Packs) (3) no caption (book: "101 Things to Do With Chicken," "101 Things to Do With Tofu") (4) no caption (Easy Peel Sensations Seasoned Tuna Medleys) |
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