It is Luke Knowles’ vision for Free Shipping Day to become a household name in holiday shopping vernacular. With the response generated by retailers for the third annual Free Shipping Day – which is slated for Friday, December 17, 2010 – it appears that vision is taking shape. More than 240 merchants have signed up to participate, which is ahead of schedule compared to last year. Knowles projects that more than 1,000 retailers will be involved with the one-day shopping event when participating stores offer free shipping with delivery by Christmas Eve.
Free Shipping Day was created to extend the online holiday shopping season for merchants and give procrastinating consumers one final chance to surf the Internet for holiday deals. Merchants like the event because it extends the online holiday shopping season to almost a week before Christmas. Consumers relish the day because it allows them to procrastinate and still get the ideal gift to its intended destination on time. “This summer, we sent out an e-mail to merchants who were involved with Free Shipping Day last year and they were quick to sign up again,” Knowles said. “Since this will be our third year, there is more recognition and familiarity among retailers. They have seen a favorable response from being involved in the previous two events.
Knowles - who created the popular shopping web site FreeShipping.org with his wife, Maisie, in 2007 - hatched the idea for Free Shipping Day just two weeks before the event in December 2008. In an abrupt brainstorm, he thought that retailers would relish the opportunity to extend the online holiday shopping season, which typically peaks in early December because consumers are concerned about their gift orders arriving to their intended destination in time for Christmas.
Among the merchants who have signed up for this year’s Free Shipping Day include Dell, Nine West, Macy's, Cabela's, Overstock.com, Neiman Marcus, Disney Store, Crate & Barrel, DSW and Sierra Trading Post.
“Free Shipping Day encourages people to continue buying items online later into the month of December,” Knowles said. “It is a money-saving measure for consumers and a way to extend the online holiday shopping season for retailers, so everyone benefits.”
Friday, September 24, 2010
Yummy Fall Drinks
Chocolate Smores Martini
2 oz. Three-O Chocolate vodka
2 oz. White Chocolate liqueur
Drizzle of Chocolate Syrup
Marshmallow Creme
Drizzle chocolate syrup in martini glass. Shake vodka and liqueur over ice and pour into glass.
Rub marshmallow creme around the rim of the martini glass and coat with crushed graham crackers. Place marshmallow on skewer and place in cocktail.
Pumpkin Pie-tini
1 oz. Milk
2 tablespoons pumpkin puree
1 ½ oz. Three-O Vanilla vodka
1 ½ oz. Crème de Cacao
Using a small amount of honey, rim martini glass with graham cracker crumbs.
Shake milk and pumpkin puree over ice to combine. Pour in remaining ingredients and shake well. Strain into the martini glass.
CranCider
2 oz. Apple Cider
1 oz. Cranberry Juice
1. oz. Three-O Naked vodka
½ oz. Gran Marnier
Heat apple cider and cranberry juice, add Three-O, Gran Marnier and stir. Garnish with an orange slice.
2 oz. Three-O Chocolate vodka
2 oz. White Chocolate liqueur
Drizzle of Chocolate Syrup
Marshmallow Creme
Drizzle chocolate syrup in martini glass. Shake vodka and liqueur over ice and pour into glass.
Rub marshmallow creme around the rim of the martini glass and coat with crushed graham crackers. Place marshmallow on skewer and place in cocktail.
Pumpkin Pie-tini
1 oz. Milk
2 tablespoons pumpkin puree
1 ½ oz. Three-O Vanilla vodka
1 ½ oz. Crème de Cacao
Using a small amount of honey, rim martini glass with graham cracker crumbs.
Shake milk and pumpkin puree over ice to combine. Pour in remaining ingredients and shake well. Strain into the martini glass.
CranCider
2 oz. Apple Cider
1 oz. Cranberry Juice
1. oz. Three-O Naked vodka
½ oz. Gran Marnier
Heat apple cider and cranberry juice, add Three-O, Gran Marnier and stir. Garnish with an orange slice.
Einkorn Pasta from Ancient Wheat!
When scientists unearthed the body of Ötzi, the Bronze Age man found perfectly preserved in a glacier in the Italian Alps in 1991, they discovered he had eaten an ancient species of wheat called einkorn for his last meal. A group of Italian researchers became curious about the grain and started what would be more than a decade of discovery. Their findings so intrigued the founders of Jovial™ that they began to work closely together to bring the supply of seeds and grain back to life.
Jovial proudly presents First Ever™ Whole Grain Einkorn Pasta, made from the world’s most ancient wheat, first cultivated 12,000 years ago at the birth of agriculture. The resulting products are wholesome, nutritious and surprisingly delicious. Einkorn was lost in time when new varieties of wheat with much higher yields were created by natural and commercial hybridization. In developing the Jovial™ brand, the company’s founders decided it was time to go beyond organic and take a closer look to find the purest of plant varieties.
“Jovial had its official start in 2010, but was idealized for many years,” said Carla Bartolucci, co-founder of Jovial. “It is our dream to change the future of agriculture by creating consumer demand for the purest, most ancient varieties of food. Our sustainable economic model focuses on farming first and then considers the entire process all the way through to the shelf. We believe the purest food we are all seeking can only come from the purest seed.”
Jovial Whole Grain Einkorn Pasta is available in five varieties: Rigatoni, Penne Rigate, Fusilli, Spaghetti and Linguine. The pastas range from $3.39-3.69 per 12 oz box and are available at Whole Foods nationwide.
Ancient grains are inherently more nutritious than modern varieties. Einkorn is the most ancient wheat. It is more nutritious on many levels than modern organic wheat, and even outperforms other “superfoods” including the blueberry in its nutritional value. Although Einkorn is a healthy source of dietary fiber, it does not have a grainy or gritty texture. Packed with protein, B vitamins and minerals, a meal with Einkorn pasta is very sustaining.
Einkorn Nutritional Highlights High in Thiamin, essential dietary and trace minerals.
Good source of protein, dietary fiber and a number of B Vitamins.
Higher Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity (ORAC-antioxidant capacities) twice that of durum and bread wheat.
Higher content of tocotrienols than other species of wheat, a potent form of Vitamin E.
Lower percentage of nutrient loss during processing
One 2oz. serving contains as much of the antioxidant Lutein as a whole egg (which provides nutritional support to our eyes and skin).
Jovial Einkorn Pasta is masterly crafted in Italy by expert pasta artisans, who work to enhance the inherent goodness of this most ancient wheat. Einkorn’s starch is so different from modern durum wheat, it does not crush during milling and does not absorb as much water during mixing, resulting in a superior finished pasta. Jovial uses traditional bronze dies to press pasta shapes, resulting in a coarse surface that better absorbs sauce. The pasta is slowly dried at low temperatures to maintain Einkorn’s exceptional flavor.
Einkorn is innately rustic, with a hardy root system that overpowers weeds, eliminating the need for herbicides. It grows well without fertilization, making it ideally suitable to small-scale, organic agriculture. Jovial works with a growing network of organic farmers in rural areas of Italy and other parts of Europe to grow 100% certified organic einkorn.
The First Ever™ trademark on Jovial products is the company’s guarantee of the purest Einkorn product and the purity commitment extends from “Seed to Shelf.” Jovial Einkorn Pasta is packaged in a carton made from 80% recycled cardboard and is 100% recyclable. The window is certified 100% compostable, made from FSC certified wood pulp.
“We believe that the future of our food is a thing of the past,” said Bartolucci. “We were so excited to discover that a food from ancient history was preserved in time and could still be grown today.”
Jovial proudly presents First Ever™ Whole Grain Einkorn Pasta, made from the world’s most ancient wheat, first cultivated 12,000 years ago at the birth of agriculture. The resulting products are wholesome, nutritious and surprisingly delicious. Einkorn was lost in time when new varieties of wheat with much higher yields were created by natural and commercial hybridization. In developing the Jovial™ brand, the company’s founders decided it was time to go beyond organic and take a closer look to find the purest of plant varieties.
“Jovial had its official start in 2010, but was idealized for many years,” said Carla Bartolucci, co-founder of Jovial. “It is our dream to change the future of agriculture by creating consumer demand for the purest, most ancient varieties of food. Our sustainable economic model focuses on farming first and then considers the entire process all the way through to the shelf. We believe the purest food we are all seeking can only come from the purest seed.”
Jovial Whole Grain Einkorn Pasta is available in five varieties: Rigatoni, Penne Rigate, Fusilli, Spaghetti and Linguine. The pastas range from $3.39-3.69 per 12 oz box and are available at Whole Foods nationwide.
Ancient grains are inherently more nutritious than modern varieties. Einkorn is the most ancient wheat. It is more nutritious on many levels than modern organic wheat, and even outperforms other “superfoods” including the blueberry in its nutritional value. Although Einkorn is a healthy source of dietary fiber, it does not have a grainy or gritty texture. Packed with protein, B vitamins and minerals, a meal with Einkorn pasta is very sustaining.
Einkorn Nutritional Highlights High in Thiamin, essential dietary and trace minerals.
Good source of protein, dietary fiber and a number of B Vitamins.
Higher Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity (ORAC-antioxidant capacities) twice that of durum and bread wheat.
Higher content of tocotrienols than other species of wheat, a potent form of Vitamin E.
Lower percentage of nutrient loss during processing
One 2oz. serving contains as much of the antioxidant Lutein as a whole egg (which provides nutritional support to our eyes and skin).
Jovial Einkorn Pasta is masterly crafted in Italy by expert pasta artisans, who work to enhance the inherent goodness of this most ancient wheat. Einkorn’s starch is so different from modern durum wheat, it does not crush during milling and does not absorb as much water during mixing, resulting in a superior finished pasta. Jovial uses traditional bronze dies to press pasta shapes, resulting in a coarse surface that better absorbs sauce. The pasta is slowly dried at low temperatures to maintain Einkorn’s exceptional flavor.
Einkorn is innately rustic, with a hardy root system that overpowers weeds, eliminating the need for herbicides. It grows well without fertilization, making it ideally suitable to small-scale, organic agriculture. Jovial works with a growing network of organic farmers in rural areas of Italy and other parts of Europe to grow 100% certified organic einkorn.
The First Ever™ trademark on Jovial products is the company’s guarantee of the purest Einkorn product and the purity commitment extends from “Seed to Shelf.” Jovial Einkorn Pasta is packaged in a carton made from 80% recycled cardboard and is 100% recyclable. The window is certified 100% compostable, made from FSC certified wood pulp.
“We believe that the future of our food is a thing of the past,” said Bartolucci. “We were so excited to discover that a food from ancient history was preserved in time and could still be grown today.”
Go Green for the Holidays!
In the United States alone, an additional 5 million (an equivalent to 25% more garbage) tons of waste is generated during the winter holidays, according to the Clean Air Council. Four million tons of this waste is attributed to wrapping paper, shopping and gift bags. In an effort to minimize these astonishing statistics are two emerging leaders, BOBO Wrap and Lyziwraps.
The Stanford University Recycling Center adds, "if every American family wrapped just three presents in re-used materials, it would save enough paper to cover nearly 50k football fields." With that in mind, greener alternatives on how consumers can be gentler to the environment are crucial, particularly with the holiday season around the corner.
Dedicated to the production of top-quality merchandise that will encourage consumers to reduce unnecessary waste and be more environmentally conscious, both Lyziwraps and BOBO Wrap offer elegant reusable alternatives to paper and plastic.
Lyziwraps’ tubular fabric wrap is a wonderful alternative to wrapping paper. These adjustable wraps are easy to use and easy to pack. Like Christmas stockings they can be used over and over, every year. In fact these durable, washable wraps can be used all year long for any occasion. The company also repurposes obsolete marketing banners to create fashionable eco-friendly one-of-a-kind totes – a unique gift in itself.
BOBO Wraps, on the other hand, provide a different - but equally green - kind of solution for wrapping and carrying, inspired by the ancient tradition of “bojagi” (pronounced “BOH-jah-ghee). Based on an idea that originated centuries ago in Korea and Japan as a way to wrap and transport items before the widespread use of paper and plastic, BOBO Wraps have developed into a multi-functional personal accessory that is an alternative to traditional gift wrap, but can also be used as a purse, wine carrier, home décor and so much more. Echoing the spirit of the original bojagis, which were often made from leftover fabric, BOBO’s are made in the U.S.A. from carefully selected fabrics that already exist in the world.
Passionate about reducing nonessential waste in their own lives, and motivated by the astonishing statistics about the environment, entrepreneurs Jocelyn Childs (Lyziwraps) and Patricia Lee (BOBO Wrap) founded the companies with an intent to go green – to minimize waste, while maximizing design, functionality, reusability and sustainability.
“Lyziwraps is one answer to our quest to save time, energy and money while reducing our impact on the earth,” said Jocelyn Childs, Founder and CEO, Lyziwraps. “One-use-only paper gift-wrap and gift bags are a habit of the past.”
“When the mountains of holiday waste finally became intolerable for me, I began my quest to evangelize the ancient tradition of wrapping with fabric,” said Patricia Lee, Founder and Creative Director, BOBO Wrap. “This beautiful, simple and eco-friendly alternative to wasteful gift wrap has existed for hundreds of years - it just needed to be rediscovered.”
Being sustainable and environmentally-friendly, BOBO Wrap and Lyziwraps are leading the trend of replacing paper and plastic with solutions that are eco-friendly, multi-functional, user-friendly and convenient.
For more information on this trend and the eco-friendly options available today, please visit http://www.bobowrap.com/ and http://www.lyziwraps.com/.
The Stanford University Recycling Center adds, "if every American family wrapped just three presents in re-used materials, it would save enough paper to cover nearly 50k football fields." With that in mind, greener alternatives on how consumers can be gentler to the environment are crucial, particularly with the holiday season around the corner.
Dedicated to the production of top-quality merchandise that will encourage consumers to reduce unnecessary waste and be more environmentally conscious, both Lyziwraps and BOBO Wrap offer elegant reusable alternatives to paper and plastic.
Lyziwraps’ tubular fabric wrap is a wonderful alternative to wrapping paper. These adjustable wraps are easy to use and easy to pack. Like Christmas stockings they can be used over and over, every year. In fact these durable, washable wraps can be used all year long for any occasion. The company also repurposes obsolete marketing banners to create fashionable eco-friendly one-of-a-kind totes – a unique gift in itself.
BOBO Wraps, on the other hand, provide a different - but equally green - kind of solution for wrapping and carrying, inspired by the ancient tradition of “bojagi” (pronounced “BOH-jah-ghee). Based on an idea that originated centuries ago in Korea and Japan as a way to wrap and transport items before the widespread use of paper and plastic, BOBO Wraps have developed into a multi-functional personal accessory that is an alternative to traditional gift wrap, but can also be used as a purse, wine carrier, home décor and so much more. Echoing the spirit of the original bojagis, which were often made from leftover fabric, BOBO’s are made in the U.S.A. from carefully selected fabrics that already exist in the world.
Passionate about reducing nonessential waste in their own lives, and motivated by the astonishing statistics about the environment, entrepreneurs Jocelyn Childs (Lyziwraps) and Patricia Lee (BOBO Wrap) founded the companies with an intent to go green – to minimize waste, while maximizing design, functionality, reusability and sustainability.
“Lyziwraps is one answer to our quest to save time, energy and money while reducing our impact on the earth,” said Jocelyn Childs, Founder and CEO, Lyziwraps. “One-use-only paper gift-wrap and gift bags are a habit of the past.”
“When the mountains of holiday waste finally became intolerable for me, I began my quest to evangelize the ancient tradition of wrapping with fabric,” said Patricia Lee, Founder and Creative Director, BOBO Wrap. “This beautiful, simple and eco-friendly alternative to wasteful gift wrap has existed for hundreds of years - it just needed to be rediscovered.”
Being sustainable and environmentally-friendly, BOBO Wrap and Lyziwraps are leading the trend of replacing paper and plastic with solutions that are eco-friendly, multi-functional, user-friendly and convenient.
For more information on this trend and the eco-friendly options available today, please visit http://www.bobowrap.com/ and http://www.lyziwraps.com/.
Fresh Out of the Oven: The Cravory (Formerly 410 Degrees) Debuts with a New Name and New Look
The Cravory, formerly 410 Degrees, introduces a new name and design with a guarantee of the same taste bud shocking signature flavors and perfect texture. If you can imagine it, they can create it – whether it’s Savory Rosemary Balsamic, Pancakes and Bacon, Red Velvet, or Chocolate Chip. The Cravory Cookies are the ultimate cookie experience with a soft cookie center and perfectly baked surface that melts in your mouth.
“As our company continues to grow, we wanted to develop branding that truly reflects the quality of our cookie creations,” said Nate Ransom, co-owner of The Cravory. “We have a lot of exciting things planned for the future and we will be sure to unravel them along with hundreds of new flavor creations.”
The Cravory was co-founded by three young entrepreneurs Adam Koven, Nate Ransom, and Derek Jaeger who are extremely passionate about food and absolutely addicted to cookies. Over the cupcake craze and all about texture, they set out to fulfill their dream of creating a cookie company that would allow customers to dream up their favorite flavors and transform them into a cookie. Cookie Chef Jaeger has meticulously perfected his skill of finding the cookie flavor equivalent to make almost any cookie creation. In fact, many argue that his Red Velvet cookie tastes better than any red velvet cake out there.
Crafted from only the finest local ingredients and gourmet flavor combinations, The Cravory has taken cookies to a totally new level introducing the perfect cookies for wine pairings like our Pinot Noir Cookie with goat cheese, toasted almonds and salted caramel. Additionally, they still have their signature flavors like Savory Rosemary Balsamic (the first cookie creation), Birthday Cake, Banana Crème Pie, Pancakes and Bacon, Lemon Cherry Basil, Oreo Milkshake, and more.
Now The Cravory will give its customers the opportunity to join the experience of changing the traditional cookie by creating cookies that are customized exactly to their wildest imaginations. Join The Cravory in its obsession to continually discover new cookie creations by visiting their website at http://www.thecravory.com/.
“As our company continues to grow, we wanted to develop branding that truly reflects the quality of our cookie creations,” said Nate Ransom, co-owner of The Cravory. “We have a lot of exciting things planned for the future and we will be sure to unravel them along with hundreds of new flavor creations.”
The Cravory was co-founded by three young entrepreneurs Adam Koven, Nate Ransom, and Derek Jaeger who are extremely passionate about food and absolutely addicted to cookies. Over the cupcake craze and all about texture, they set out to fulfill their dream of creating a cookie company that would allow customers to dream up their favorite flavors and transform them into a cookie. Cookie Chef Jaeger has meticulously perfected his skill of finding the cookie flavor equivalent to make almost any cookie creation. In fact, many argue that his Red Velvet cookie tastes better than any red velvet cake out there.
Crafted from only the finest local ingredients and gourmet flavor combinations, The Cravory has taken cookies to a totally new level introducing the perfect cookies for wine pairings like our Pinot Noir Cookie with goat cheese, toasted almonds and salted caramel. Additionally, they still have their signature flavors like Savory Rosemary Balsamic (the first cookie creation), Birthday Cake, Banana Crème Pie, Pancakes and Bacon, Lemon Cherry Basil, Oreo Milkshake, and more.
Now The Cravory will give its customers the opportunity to join the experience of changing the traditional cookie by creating cookies that are customized exactly to their wildest imaginations. Join The Cravory in its obsession to continually discover new cookie creations by visiting their website at http://www.thecravory.com/.
Jah, Mon!
JAMAICAN GRILLERS SET TO TAKE SPOTLIGHT AT THE WORLD’S LARGEST BARBECUE COMPETITION
Jamaica is preparing to spice up Kansas City’s American Royal Barbecue – the world’s largest barbecue contest with more than 70,000 attendees – with island flair and succulent cuisine. Team Jamaica HogAholics is one of the more than 500 teams firing up the grill to compete in culinary contests from Friday, October 1 to Sunday, October 3. The team will participate in the Open and Invitational categories at the event.
“As a destination celebrated for unique culinary techniques and delectable cuisine, it makes sense to have a strong Jamaican presence at the world’s largest barbecue contest,” said John Lynch, Jamaica’s Director of Tourism. “We are excited to showcase our local culinary products that add flavor to our dishes, as well as introduce Kansas City to our tasty Jamaican cuisine. We are very confident that the team will make Jamaica proud.”
The five-member Team Jamaica HogAholics earned its invitation to participate in the esteemed competition after winning the 2010 Appleton Estate All Jamaica Grill Off in Kingston – one of the island’s premier culinary competitions – in June. Jamaica is world-renowned for a similar style of food preparation, known as jerk, done with exquisite herbs and spices, and cooked over a slow, open fire from the aromatic pimento (allspice) branches. The team comprises head chef Christopher Hamilton, of Hamilton's, a popular smokehouse in Kingston; Chris Nakash, Zein Issa-Nakash, Dale Delisser and Richard Harrison.
Attendees who stop by Jamaica’s expo booth will be offered samples of a selection of rich sauces and spices from Jamaican brands such as Pickapeppa, Busha Browne’s and GraceKennedy, along with complementary beverages provided by Appleton and Red Stripe. While the members of Team Jamaica HogAholics are busily preparing dishes for the competition, the Jamaica Tourist Board will be on hand to speak to attendees about the traditional use of the spices, seasonings and sauces used in the creation of jerk dishes, as well as their application in American cuisine. This traditional style of cooking will be incorporated in the team’s chicken, pork ribs, beef brisket, and pork shoulder recipes for the competition.
The American Royal Barbecue will be open to the public on Friday, October 1, with the Barbecue Expo running from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Judging will then take place on Saturday, October 2 and Sunday, October 3, followed by the open awards ceremony on Sunday afternoon.
For more information on the American Royal Barbecue visit http://www.arbbq.com/. To learn more about Jamaica’s culinary culture go to http://www.visitjamaica.com/.
About the Jamaica Tourist Board
The Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB), founded in 1955, is Jamaica’s national tourism agency based in the capital city of Kingston. The JTB was declared the Caribbean’s Leading Tourist and Convention Bureau by the World Travel Awards (WTA) from 2006 to 2009, while Jamaica earned the WTA’s vote as the World’s Leading Cruise Destination, the Caribbean’s Leading Destination and the Caribbean’s Leading Cruise Destination, for the third consecutive year.
JTB offices are located in Kingston, Montego Bay, Miami, Toronto and London. Representative offices are located in Düsseldorf, Barcelona, Rome, Amsterdam and Tokyo.
For details on upcoming special events, attractions and accommodations in Jamaica go to the JTB’s Web site at www.visitjamaica.com, or call the Jamaica Tourist Board at 1-800-JAMAICA (1-800-526-2422). Follow the JTB on Facebook at www.facebook.com/visitjamaica, on Twitter at www.twitter.com/visitjamaicanow or on YouTube at www.youtube.com/aboutjamaicajtb.
Jamaica is preparing to spice up Kansas City’s American Royal Barbecue – the world’s largest barbecue contest with more than 70,000 attendees – with island flair and succulent cuisine. Team Jamaica HogAholics is one of the more than 500 teams firing up the grill to compete in culinary contests from Friday, October 1 to Sunday, October 3. The team will participate in the Open and Invitational categories at the event.
“As a destination celebrated for unique culinary techniques and delectable cuisine, it makes sense to have a strong Jamaican presence at the world’s largest barbecue contest,” said John Lynch, Jamaica’s Director of Tourism. “We are excited to showcase our local culinary products that add flavor to our dishes, as well as introduce Kansas City to our tasty Jamaican cuisine. We are very confident that the team will make Jamaica proud.”
The five-member Team Jamaica HogAholics earned its invitation to participate in the esteemed competition after winning the 2010 Appleton Estate All Jamaica Grill Off in Kingston – one of the island’s premier culinary competitions – in June. Jamaica is world-renowned for a similar style of food preparation, known as jerk, done with exquisite herbs and spices, and cooked over a slow, open fire from the aromatic pimento (allspice) branches. The team comprises head chef Christopher Hamilton, of Hamilton's, a popular smokehouse in Kingston; Chris Nakash, Zein Issa-Nakash, Dale Delisser and Richard Harrison.
Attendees who stop by Jamaica’s expo booth will be offered samples of a selection of rich sauces and spices from Jamaican brands such as Pickapeppa, Busha Browne’s and GraceKennedy, along with complementary beverages provided by Appleton and Red Stripe. While the members of Team Jamaica HogAholics are busily preparing dishes for the competition, the Jamaica Tourist Board will be on hand to speak to attendees about the traditional use of the spices, seasonings and sauces used in the creation of jerk dishes, as well as their application in American cuisine. This traditional style of cooking will be incorporated in the team’s chicken, pork ribs, beef brisket, and pork shoulder recipes for the competition.
The American Royal Barbecue will be open to the public on Friday, October 1, with the Barbecue Expo running from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Judging will then take place on Saturday, October 2 and Sunday, October 3, followed by the open awards ceremony on Sunday afternoon.
For more information on the American Royal Barbecue visit http://www.arbbq.com/. To learn more about Jamaica’s culinary culture go to http://www.visitjamaica.com/.
About the Jamaica Tourist Board
The Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB), founded in 1955, is Jamaica’s national tourism agency based in the capital city of Kingston. The JTB was declared the Caribbean’s Leading Tourist and Convention Bureau by the World Travel Awards (WTA) from 2006 to 2009, while Jamaica earned the WTA’s vote as the World’s Leading Cruise Destination, the Caribbean’s Leading Destination and the Caribbean’s Leading Cruise Destination, for the third consecutive year.
JTB offices are located in Kingston, Montego Bay, Miami, Toronto and London. Representative offices are located in Düsseldorf, Barcelona, Rome, Amsterdam and Tokyo.
For details on upcoming special events, attractions and accommodations in Jamaica go to the JTB’s Web site at www.visitjamaica.com, or call the Jamaica Tourist Board at 1-800-JAMAICA (1-800-526-2422). Follow the JTB on Facebook at www.facebook.com/visitjamaica, on Twitter at www.twitter.com/visitjamaicanow or on YouTube at www.youtube.com/aboutjamaicajtb.
Sunday, September 5, 2010
Better Made Italian Chicken
I made the BEST chicken using potato chips! It's true! Here is the recipe - my whole family loved it!
Better Made Italian Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 2 cups Salvatore's Parmesan & Garlic Flavored Krinkles, finely crushed
- 1 1/2 cups prepared spaghetti sauce, divided
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- Heat oven to 350 degrees.
- Spread 1/2 cup of the spaghetti sauce in the bottom of a 9x11 pan.
- Brush both sides of the chicken with melted butter, then dredge in crushed Salvatore's Parmesan & Garlic Flavored Krinkles
- Bake chicken for 30 minutes, until done (depending on thickeness)
- Place 1/4 cup of spaghetti sauce on each breast. Place 1/4 cup cheese on top of the sauce.
- Bake for an additional 5 minutes, until cheese is melted.
Saturday, September 4, 2010
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Nourish Your Inner Goddess
Now with more fruit and packed with two times the protein of the leading yogurt, Yoplait Greek® yogurt is one delicious way women can nourish their inner goddess. Hollywood’s own Greek goddess, actress and TV host Maria Menounos, has teamed up with Yoplait Greek to share her tips on how to look and feel red-carpet ready, every day. Together, Menounos and Yoplait Greek will celebrate today’s modern goddess, through the exclusive Yoplait Greek Nourish Your Inner Goddess Retreat at the Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills.
Hosted by Menounos, the Yoplait Greek Nourish Your Inner Goddess Retreat will provide a day of relaxation for the high-profile guests invited; which include Stephanie Pratt, Shay Mitchell and Kara Taitz, among many others. Guests will enjoy delicious Yoplait Greek recipes, manicures/pedicures, massages and fashion, beauty and health-related giveaways; all things dedicated to helping women feel great, look good and live well.
“I’m a firm believer that the key to looking great—is feeling great,” explains Menounos. “When I’m on the go I always find ways to stay active, but also take time to relax and choose nutritious foods like Yoplait Greek yogurt. With a delicious taste and two times the protein of the leading yogurt, Yoplait Greek really helps me get through my day.”
Yoplait Greek is available in four tasty flavors: Honey Vanilla and Plain, and now Strawberry and Blueberry with more fruit. The yogurt has a unique thick and creamy texture, and each 6 oz. cup contains at least 11 grams of protein and zero grams of fat, making it a perfect choice for an anytime treat. In addition, Yoplait is the only yogurt with vitamins A and D in every cup.
Delectable Dishes, Now with Real Fruit
Yoplait Greek yogurt can also add something special to dishes and snacks – from smoothies, to dinners and desserts. Sweet and savory, protein-packed recipes made with Yoplait Greek include an easy strawberry-banana smoothie, white chicken chili and dark chocolate mousse. All of these tasty recipes take fewer than 20 minutes from start to finish, and can be found at http://yoplaitgreek.com/recipes.aspx.
“We’re delighted to offer new Yoplait Greek yogurt, now with more fruit,” said Betsy Storey, associate marketing manager for Yoplait Greek. “Whether for a snack or used in a recipe at mealtime, the delicious goodness and creamy texture found in every cup of Yoplait Greek helps women feel like a goddess inside and out.”
Yoplait Greek is available nationwide for a suggested retail price of $1.19 per 6 oz. cup. This September and October, the yogurt lids will turn pink as part of Yoplait’s Save Lids to Save Lives campaign in support of the fight against breast cancer. For every pink lid saved and sent in by December 31, 2010, Yoplait with donate 10 cents to Susan G. Komen for the Cure, up to $1.6 million with a guaranteed minimum donation of $500,000. During the past 12 years, Yoplait has donated more than $25 million to the breast cancer cause.
Like all other Yoplait products, Yoplait Greek is made with milk from cows not treated with rBST. For more information on Yoplait Greek and upcoming tips from Maria Menounos, visit www.yoplaitgreek.com and www.facebook.com/yoplait.
Hosted by Menounos, the Yoplait Greek Nourish Your Inner Goddess Retreat will provide a day of relaxation for the high-profile guests invited; which include Stephanie Pratt, Shay Mitchell and Kara Taitz, among many others. Guests will enjoy delicious Yoplait Greek recipes, manicures/pedicures, massages and fashion, beauty and health-related giveaways; all things dedicated to helping women feel great, look good and live well.
“I’m a firm believer that the key to looking great—is feeling great,” explains Menounos. “When I’m on the go I always find ways to stay active, but also take time to relax and choose nutritious foods like Yoplait Greek yogurt. With a delicious taste and two times the protein of the leading yogurt, Yoplait Greek really helps me get through my day.”
Yoplait Greek is available in four tasty flavors: Honey Vanilla and Plain, and now Strawberry and Blueberry with more fruit. The yogurt has a unique thick and creamy texture, and each 6 oz. cup contains at least 11 grams of protein and zero grams of fat, making it a perfect choice for an anytime treat. In addition, Yoplait is the only yogurt with vitamins A and D in every cup.
Delectable Dishes, Now with Real Fruit
Yoplait Greek yogurt can also add something special to dishes and snacks – from smoothies, to dinners and desserts. Sweet and savory, protein-packed recipes made with Yoplait Greek include an easy strawberry-banana smoothie, white chicken chili and dark chocolate mousse. All of these tasty recipes take fewer than 20 minutes from start to finish, and can be found at http://yoplaitgreek.com/recipes.aspx.
“We’re delighted to offer new Yoplait Greek yogurt, now with more fruit,” said Betsy Storey, associate marketing manager for Yoplait Greek. “Whether for a snack or used in a recipe at mealtime, the delicious goodness and creamy texture found in every cup of Yoplait Greek helps women feel like a goddess inside and out.”
Yoplait Greek is available nationwide for a suggested retail price of $1.19 per 6 oz. cup. This September and October, the yogurt lids will turn pink as part of Yoplait’s Save Lids to Save Lives campaign in support of the fight against breast cancer. For every pink lid saved and sent in by December 31, 2010, Yoplait with donate 10 cents to Susan G. Komen for the Cure, up to $1.6 million with a guaranteed minimum donation of $500,000. During the past 12 years, Yoplait has donated more than $25 million to the breast cancer cause.
Like all other Yoplait products, Yoplait Greek is made with milk from cows not treated with rBST. For more information on Yoplait Greek and upcoming tips from Maria Menounos, visit www.yoplaitgreek.com and www.facebook.com/yoplait.
Be The Santa!
This holiday season, Sears is giving consumers the chance to “Be the Santa You Want to Be,” as the retailer conducts a national search to find five very unique Santas, each with their own special approach to Christmas. So whether you’re an aspiring actor, the leader of a local theatre group, or just passionate about the way you like to shop, Sears is inviting consumers nationwide to enter for their chance to be cast as one of five different Santa personalities which will be featured in the retailer’s holiday campaign through Dec. 31.
Sears is hosting a casting call to find five Santas to represent the different types of holiday shoppers this season ranging from a Savvysanta to a Procrastisanta. Aspiring Santas are invited to go online at www.sears.com/bethesanta through Sept. 14 and upload a one-minute video explaining why they should be cast as a Sears Santa. The retailer will review all submissions and announce the 2010 cast of Santas on Oct. 8. Ultimately the five Santas chosen will each earn $50,000 and be featured in the Sears holiday ad campaign through Dec. 31.
“Everyone has a different style when it comes to shopping for the holidays,” said Robert Raible, vice president, Integrated Marketing Communications, Sears Holdings. “We want to celebrate those differences and allow all of our customers to be the Santa they want to be this year. But, before the shopping season begins, we need to find the right Santas to represent our brand and our customers. So, whether consumers shop early in the season with Layaway, scour for great deals, utilize our ShopYourWay offerings, or wait to shop until Christmas Eve with last minute gifts, Sears will have a Santa they can relate to.
Sears is looking to cast the following Santa personalities:
Savvysanta: Always organized and always ahead of the game, everyone knows one of these Santas. Before you’ve even got your decorations up, they’re already done shopping. They know all the secret online discount codes and group deals. They earn points and rewards like no one’s business. Plus they can buy online, pick up in store and get back before the neighborhood cookie exchange.
Santamazing: There’s one of these in every family, the dad, aunt or cousin who lives to give and make this Christmas the best ever. Their mission is to blow people away with the biggest, most jaw-dropping gifts around. So they find out what everyone’s wishing for most then somehow find a way to get it under the tree.
Powersanta: Not even Turkey Day tryptophan slows this Santa down. For the Powersanta, shopping is a sport. Frequently spotted with an equally powerful companion, they’re always up at 2 a.m. for doorbusters and first in the queue for Cyber Monday because these Santas are locked into one thing only – finding the most amazing deals on the most sought after gifts.
Santabulous: Also known as the diva of Christmas, these Santas look fabulous and give fabulous. Always inspired by the hottest styles of the season, they make sure everyone on their list looks great. While they’re shopping for others, they’re never afraid to pick up a few must-haves for themselves because if you must be dashing through the holidays, you might as well look good doing it.
Procrastisanta: We all have 365 days to prepare for Christmas but this Santa is typically too busy for the first 363 of them. Don’t get them wrong, they love Christmas but they just have a way of waiting for the last minute to actually start shopping for it. Plus, why start early when you’ve perfected the art of cramming months and months of thoughtfulness into 48 hours?
“The Sears casting call is our modern day twist on an iconic figure and celebrates all the different types of gift givers and shoppers out there,” added Raible.
All submission videos will be posted online so users can view entries and root for their favorites until the cast is announced. For more information, or to apply online, visit www.sears.com/bethesanta.
Sears is hosting a casting call to find five Santas to represent the different types of holiday shoppers this season ranging from a Savvysanta to a Procrastisanta. Aspiring Santas are invited to go online at www.sears.com/bethesanta through Sept. 14 and upload a one-minute video explaining why they should be cast as a Sears Santa. The retailer will review all submissions and announce the 2010 cast of Santas on Oct. 8. Ultimately the five Santas chosen will each earn $50,000 and be featured in the Sears holiday ad campaign through Dec. 31.
“Everyone has a different style when it comes to shopping for the holidays,” said Robert Raible, vice president, Integrated Marketing Communications, Sears Holdings. “We want to celebrate those differences and allow all of our customers to be the Santa they want to be this year. But, before the shopping season begins, we need to find the right Santas to represent our brand and our customers. So, whether consumers shop early in the season with Layaway, scour for great deals, utilize our ShopYourWay offerings, or wait to shop until Christmas Eve with last minute gifts, Sears will have a Santa they can relate to.
Sears is looking to cast the following Santa personalities:
Savvysanta: Always organized and always ahead of the game, everyone knows one of these Santas. Before you’ve even got your decorations up, they’re already done shopping. They know all the secret online discount codes and group deals. They earn points and rewards like no one’s business. Plus they can buy online, pick up in store and get back before the neighborhood cookie exchange.
Santamazing: There’s one of these in every family, the dad, aunt or cousin who lives to give and make this Christmas the best ever. Their mission is to blow people away with the biggest, most jaw-dropping gifts around. So they find out what everyone’s wishing for most then somehow find a way to get it under the tree.
Powersanta: Not even Turkey Day tryptophan slows this Santa down. For the Powersanta, shopping is a sport. Frequently spotted with an equally powerful companion, they’re always up at 2 a.m. for doorbusters and first in the queue for Cyber Monday because these Santas are locked into one thing only – finding the most amazing deals on the most sought after gifts.
Santabulous: Also known as the diva of Christmas, these Santas look fabulous and give fabulous. Always inspired by the hottest styles of the season, they make sure everyone on their list looks great. While they’re shopping for others, they’re never afraid to pick up a few must-haves for themselves because if you must be dashing through the holidays, you might as well look good doing it.
Procrastisanta: We all have 365 days to prepare for Christmas but this Santa is typically too busy for the first 363 of them. Don’t get them wrong, they love Christmas but they just have a way of waiting for the last minute to actually start shopping for it. Plus, why start early when you’ve perfected the art of cramming months and months of thoughtfulness into 48 hours?
“The Sears casting call is our modern day twist on an iconic figure and celebrates all the different types of gift givers and shoppers out there,” added Raible.
All submission videos will be posted online so users can view entries and root for their favorites until the cast is announced. For more information, or to apply online, visit www.sears.com/bethesanta.
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