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July 17, 2006
FOOD TIDBITS
WIN $10,000 IN TAKE 5 CONTEST
Last call. Hershey’s is calling on consumers nationwide to direct and star in their own Take 5 candy bar commercial (up to 60 seconds in lenghth) showcasing why they think that Take 5 is The Greatest Candy Bar Ever and what length they would go to get one. Be creative in the Take 5 Taste and Believe film contest for a chance to win a $10,000 grand prize. Deadline is July 31. Contest information can be found at www.thegreatestcandybarever.com. Click on the WIN tab.(Either submit entries online or via mail.)
LUNA SUNRISE BARS
LUNA (by Clif Bar & Co.), has introduced an organic nutritious breakfast bar designed for women on-the-go. Labeled LUNA Sunrise, it has 180 calories, 8 grams protein and 5 grams fiber — and contains no artifical sweetners, trans fats, hydrogenated oils or high-fructose corn syrup. A recent survey revealed that a third of the women regularly skip breakfast while more than half noted they ate breakfast on-the-run at least twice a week.
The new Sunrise bars are available in three flavors — Blueberry Yogurt, Strawberries & Crème and Vanilla Almond. If I had to pick, I’d opt for the vanilla bar, but they all had an off-putting, dry, fake, carboard-y taste (and aftertaste). I wouldn’t buy these, but then I’m not into nutrition bars like some folks. Look for the bars, each with a suggested retail price of $1.29, in grocery, natural food or convenience stores.
FROZEN MUDSLIDE
Cool off with a delicious, icy summer cocktail recipe. The Frozen Mudslide is easily made for summer gatherings with Starbucks Coffee and Cream Liqueurs. Simply blend with vanilla-flavored vodka and some vanilla ice cream for a creamy libation.
FROZEN MUDSLIDE
1 part Starbucks Coffee Liqueur
1/2 part Starbucks Cream Liqueur
1/2 part Absolut Vanilia
Vanilla ice cream
Ice
In a blender container, combine all ingredients and blend until smooth and creamy.
NOTE: Look for the liqueurs at liquor and grocery stores. They are not sold at Starbucks coffee stores. Go to Starbucks' liqueur page for recipes.
Posted by Natalie Haughton at July 17, 2006 4:23 PM