1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Prepare and roll out Toasted Almond Pastry.
2. For filling, in a large bowl stir together pumpkin, granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, salt, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves. Add eggs; beat lightly with a wooden spoon just until combined. Gradually add half and half, stirring until combined.
3. Carefully pour filling in pastry shell. To prevent overbrowning, cover edge of pie crust with foil. Bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil. Bake for 15 minutes more. Sprinkle Toffee-Almond Crunch evenly over pie. Bake 15 to 20 minutes more or until pie is set and topping is golden. Cool on wire rack. Cover and refrigerate within 2 hours. If desired, top each serving with Sweetened Whipped Cream. If desired, sprinkle with cinnamon.
Toasted Almond Pastry: In a medium bowl stir together 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup ground toasted almonds, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Using a pastry blender, cut in 1/3 cup shortening until pieces are pea size. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon cold water over part of the flour mixture; gently toss with a fork. Push moistened dough to side of bowl. Repeat moistening flour mixture, using 1 tablespoon of cold water at a time (4 to 5 tablespoons water total), until flour mixture is moistened. Form dough into a ball. On a lightly floured surface, use hands to slightly flatten dough. Roll dough from center to edges into a circle about 12 inches in diameter. Ease pastry into a 9-inch pie plate. Trim pastry to 1 inch beyond edge of pie plate. Fold under extra pastry. Crimp and form a high edge to keep filling from bubbling over. Do not prick pastry.
Toffee-Almond Crunch: In a small bowl stir together 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour and 3 tablespoons packed brown sugar. Stir in 2 tablespoons softened butter. Stir in 3/4 cup coarsely chopped sliced almonds and 1/2 cup toffee pieces.
Sweetened Whipped Cream: Combine 1 cup whipping cream, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until soft peaks form.
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Never
in our history of 15 years of managing grocery data have we seen such a
strange economic environment. Many times each day we are reminded of
the many
crises surrounding our food supply. Rising gas and food prices, food
shortages, depleted food banks, rising demands for food assistance.
Things are tight and it doesn't look like it is going to be over soon.
Yesterday the Joint Economic Committee of Congress
held a special hearing "How Are High Food Prices Impacting American
Families?" The testimony given doesn't give a lot of hope for
improvement. In short, the era of cheap food is over. Consumers are
making lifestyle changes to cope with the food and grocery price
increases. They are using more coupons, switching to non-branded
products, planning their shopping trips and meals and stocking pantries.
Read more: Joint Economic Committee of Congress - "How Are High Food Prices Impacting American Families?"
FDA stated, "In fact, some data showed that the nutrient content level for certain nutrients was higher in the frozen version of the food than in the raw version of the food. This is probably attributable to the fact that unprocessed (i.e., raw) fruits and vegetables may lose some of their nutrients over time under certain storage conditions."
The nutrititional value of most produce begins to deteriate the moment that it is harvested. Processing such as flash freezing and canning arrest the oxidation process. The heat used in the canning process reduces nutritional value in some product but actually improves the value in tomato product.
Today we have processing centers near the fields where the products are harvested and frozen or canned products are produced in many cases much quicker than the so called "fresh" produced can be placed in the grocery store. Processed produce often is much cheaper oz per oz because there is in short less wasteage.
Now if you are harvesting it out of your own backyard or Farmers Market, it's tough to beat the flavor.
]]>that women are better off eating plenty of calcium-rich food than relying on supplements for their intake of the mineral.
Postmenopausal women who got their calcium mainly from diet or from diet and supplements had a greater average bone mineral density (BMD) than women who got most of their calcium from supplements, principal investigator Dr. Reina C. Armamento-Villareal of Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and her colleagues found.
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Scientific American
The Baltimore Sun
The new standard calls for a single serving of their products to contain no more than 200 calories; no trans fat and no more than 2 grams of saturated fat; no more than 230 milligrams of sodium, except for Eggo frozen waffles; and no more than 12 grams of sugar, not counting sugar from fruit, dairy and vegetables.
Because Kellogg's has gone to such great lengths to communicate their new program we are including here their Press Release with additional links to the Kellogg's website.
KELLOGG STRENGTHENS MARKETING PRACTICES TO CHILDREN,
ANNOUNCES FRONT-OF-PACK NUTRITION LABELING
BATTLE CREEK, Mich., June 14, 2007 - Kellogg Company today announced that it is undertaking two major initiatives that further strengthen its commitment to meeting consumers' health and nutrition needs by adjusting what and how the company markets to children and through new front-of-pack nutrition labeling.
"The initiatives we're announcing today set a new standard of responsibility and are consistent with our 100-plus year heritage, further strengthening our commitment to helping consumers make informed food choices," said David Mackay, president and chief executive officer, Kellogg Company. "Around the world, Kellogg continues to play an active role in helping consumers successfully manage both sides of the calories in/calories out equation through product choices, in nutrition education, community programs and partnerships promoting the importance of a balanced diet and physical activity."
Shifting the Mix of Products Marketed to Children Under 12
Kellogg will change what and how it markets to children under 12 using nutrition criteria. The company will use its new internal standard, the Kellogg Global Nutrient Criteria (Nutrient Criteria), to determine which products will be marketed to children on TV, print, radio and Internet as well as how those products are marketed, including use of licensed properties, Web site activities directed to children, promotions/premiums, product placement and in-school marketing. Kellogg will continue its practice of not advertising to children under 6.
The Nutrient Criteria set an upper threshold per serving of < 200 calories, < 2 grams of saturated fat, labeled 0 grams of trans fat, < 230 milligrams of sodium and labeled 12 grams of sugar.
"The nutrient criteria Kellogg has adopted are based on a broad review of scientific reports and experts," said James Hill, Ph.D., Professor of Pediatrics and Medicine at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center and former member of the National Institutes of Health Taskforce on the Prevention and Treatment of Obesity. "I applaud the transparency Kellogg has demonstrated in their approach and believe the changes they are making represent meaningful progress and are a good first step."
Kellogg will apply the Nutrient Criteria to all of its products marketed to children under age 12 around the world. Those products that don't meet the Criteria (almost 50 percent of Kellogg products currently marketed to children worldwide) will either be reformulated to meet the Nutrient Criteria or they will no longer be marketed to children under 12 by the end of 2008. The Nutrient Criteria will also guide targeted future innovation and product development. Over time, the company will work toward providing consumers even more product choices with enhanced nutritional value.
"Today, only 27 percent of Kellogg advertising spending in the U.S. is directed to children under 12 and we've always approached that communication responsibly," said Mackay. "We're taking these steps to address increasing concerns about marketing to children and further strengthen our commitment to responsible marketing. In addition, we plan to increasingly emphasize products with enhanced nutritional value as well as continuing to find ways to emphasize nutrition and healthy lifestyles in our marketing to children."
Wherever possible, implementation of Kellogg commitments will begin immediately. For example, certain brands will feature better-for-you options in their advertisements. We will be making content enhancements to our child-directed Web sites, including adding automatic screen time limits and healthy lifestyle and nutrition messaging, plus limiting depictions of foods that don't meet our Nutrient Criteria in interactive activities like games, downloads and wallpaper. Subject to existing contracts, we also will not be using licensed characters as food forms, on front of pack or in advertisements unless that food meets the Nutrient Criteria. Full implementation of all commitments will be completed by the end of 2008.
Front-of-Pack Nutrition Labeling
Additionally beginning later this year, consumers will see Guideline Daily Amounts (GDAs) on the front of ready-to-eat cereal packages in the United States, Canada and Mexico. In the U.S., new packaging will feature an easy-to-use labeling system on the top, right-hand corner of cereal boxes, identifying percentages of calories, total fat, sodium and grams of sugar per serving. As a company, Kellogg is responsive to meeting the nutrient needs in the countries where it operates. As such, the front-of-pack labels will also identify the nutrients American consumers need to consume more of including fiber, calcium, potassium, magnesium, vitamin A, vitamin C and vitamin E. The percentages are based on a typical 2,000 calorie daily diet.
The front-of-pack summary gives a quick snapshot of how a food fits into a consumer's daily diet and complements the nutrition label found on the side panel. Kellogg first pioneered the use of GDAs in Europe and Australia, where the labeling approach has been well-received and adopted by the industry. Kellogg is also encouraging other food and beverage companies to join the initiative in the U.S., and is in ongoing dialogue with industry on uniformity in labeling.
Kellogg actively funds and partners with organizations, health agencies and governments around the world to communicate the importance of a balanced diet and physical activity. Over the past year, the company has invested nearly $10 million worldwide in health and nutrition initiatives and is committed to continuing these efforts.
With 2006 sales of almost $11 billion, Kellogg Company (NYSE:K) is the world’s leading producer of cereal and a leading producer of convenience foods, including cookies, crackers, toaster pastries, cereal bars, fruit snacks, frozen waffles, and veggie foods. The company's brands include Kellogg's, Keebler, Pop-Tarts, Eggo, Cheez-It, Nutri-Grain, Special K, Rice Krispies, Murray, Austin, Morningstar Farms, Famous Amos, Carr's, Plantation, Ready Crust and Kashi. Kellogg products are manufactured in 17 countries and marketed in more than 180 countries around the world. For more information, visit the company's Web site at www.kelloggcompany.com.
Editor's note: Visit the Kellogg Company Media Room (http://kelloggs.mediaroom.com) for more information including fact sheets, frequently asked questions and a link to the announcement webcast.
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