While Thanksgiving represents a time of tradition and family, it can also spell S-T-R-E-S-S for those planning a big feast. From figuring out how long to cook the turkey to putting together the perfect table setting, getting it all right can be really hard! To help you celebrate and prepare for your Thanksgiving feast, entertaining expert and cookbook author, Brooke Parkhurst has some great ideas and tips for a trouble-free turkey day. That way, when guests arrive - everyone will be able to relax, gobble, and enjoy!
Some of Brooke’s tips include:
• THANKS-GRIA- A delicious glass or two of wine is welcomed at any holiday gathering! Even easier? Put it in a pitcher so everyone can serve themselves. Lightly chill red wine and add a few spices and seasonal fruit to make a soon-to-be favorite holiday libation-- Thanks-gria!
• FORGET ABOUT FLOWERS, BUT DON’T FORGET YOUR HOSTS- Unless you have your own garden, decorating with fresh flowers can cost more than your meal. Instead, create centerpieces from seasonal fruits and vegetables, fresh greenery and berries. After the party’s over, make a meal from your centerpiece! And don’t forget about gift baskets for the hosts.
• JUICY WHITE MEAT- Who needs to roast the whole turkey when you can just bake the best part? The turkey breasts and legs cook at very different rates, which means that one will not be properly cooked. Instead, focus on cooking the turkey breast perfectly, roasting it at just the right temperature and saving a lot of time in the process.
• FRESH & FAST- It’s chilly out which makes us gravitate towards creamy, cheesy, heavy dishes. Want a little balance? Make your favorite potato casserole but off-set it with a delicious & easy arugula-pomegranate salad or butternut squash and ricotta crostini. Fresh dishes are usually the fastest to prepare!
Bahama Breeze Island Grille is kicking off Viva la ‘Rita 2016 on National Margarita Day, February 22, introducing six new handcrafted margaritas that take tequila’s exotic flavor to daring new levels of sassy and spicy goodness.
Some say that margaritas are the most popular cocktail, with Americans consuming an average of 185,000 margaritas per hour (Brown-Forman, 2008). As if going out for margaritas wasn’t an adventure already, Bahama Breeze invites guests to escape to the Islands for a brand-new Caribbean-twist on the classic cocktail, featuring six authentic island flavors. This year, to add to the Viva la ‘Rita fun, Bahama Breeze has brought Margarita Mondays to the mix. Guests can make Mondays during Viva la ‘Rita the best day of the week with $20 pitchers of all of the new margaritas. Viva la ‘Rita kicks off its first Margarita Monday celebration on National Margarita Day on Monday, February 22 and the event runs through April 10.
To view the multimedia release go to:
http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7749051-bahama-breeze-viva-la-rita/
Cereal has been a breakfast staple for more than a century, and today, parents and kids are pouring a bowl at all hours of the day. Now, thanks to General Mills, there are more reasons than ever to love cereal and celebrate this year’s National Cereal Day on Monday, March 7.
To inspire coast-to-coast celebrations on the unofficial holiday, General Mills partnered with Food Network’s Chef Justin Warner who developed customized spoon-worthy, cereal-infused recipes. For details on how to plan a family-friendly #NationalCerealDay party complete with Chef Warner’s recipes for Trix Sunrise Chill Pie, Fruity Cheerios Coladas and Cocoa Puffs Beets, visit: A Taste of General Mills.
To view the multimedia release go to:
http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7766651-national-cereal-day-2016/
Blue Plate® Mayonnaise, one of the country’s oldest and most beloved condiment brands, is shaking up the mayonnaise aisle with the industry’s first mayonnaise made with Greek yogurt. Blue Plate Light Mayonnaise with Greek Yogurt (Blue Plate Light Greek) features creamy, tangy Greek yogurt for a full-flavored light mayonnaise with half the fat and calories of traditional mayonnaise, plus one gram of protein per serving. The new Blue Plate Light Greek is in stores now, available in a 30-ounce jar and a 12-ounce squeeze bottle.
This is the first major product innovation in real mayonnaise since the introduction of olive oil more than five years ago. Consumer research shows that Greek yogurt has come into its own as a food super trend, and U.S. consumption is expected to reach $4 billion by 2019. Blue Plate Light Greek features a flavor that is perfectly proportioned to pair with sandwiches, salads and more. The added protein is yet another nutritious benefit not found in any other mayonnaise.
To view the multimedia release go to:
http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7740951-blue-plate-greek-mayo/
Hey guys, impress your friends and family by creating an epic meal. Registered Dietitian Manuel Villacorta, author of Whole Body Reboot, shows you how to up the ante with recipes, cooking demos and health tips.
‘Tis the season of warm weather, group gatherings and festive fare. It’s also time for men, and those who love them, to pay attention to how they’re treating their bodies. While exercise is important, it’s just as vital to maintain a healthy diet. Guys, we know you’re experts on the grill and we’ve got some new recipes for you to try. Take your culinary skills up a level by expanding into the kitchen, too. Magical meals await!
To view the multimedia release go to:
http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7721551-canola-council-cooking/
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Milk Life Lo Que Nos Hace Fuertes campaign presents their newest milk advocate, Executive Chef/Owner, Adrianne Calvo, to encourage families everywhere to celebrate their heritage with milk. The milk life campaign is designed to educate Hispanics about the nutritional benefits of milk, and its 9 essential nutrients including 8 grams of high quality natural protein and no added sugar.
Hispanic Heritage Month is the perfect time for families to get together and celebrate their culture and heritage with good food, music and laughs. In honor of this festive time, Chef Adrianne has prepared a few step-by-step videos with some of her favorite recipes with milk which will slowly roll-out on www.FuertesconLeche.com. The recipes include some traditional breakfast foods with chorizo, while also incorporating a delicious solution for turkey leftovers this holiday season. Love sweets but want to lower your sugar intake? Her Double Vanilla Bean Ice Cream is sweetened with honey, which is 1.5 times sweeter than table sugar so you can add less. All the recipes include Calvo’s personal touch of deliciousness her restaurant-goers love so much. Calvo also shares her personal story of strength and some of her favorite family recipes.
To view the multimedia release go to:
http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7913051-milk-life-celebra-chef-adrianne-calvo/
Even though the big holidays usually get the spotlight, there are many everyday moments big or small worth celebrating throughout the fall and winter months. This is why the National Pork Board (NPB) today launched the “Sabrosos Momentos” campaign aimed at celebrating those joyous every day, and sometimes humorous, moments of the season. To bring these moments to life, the NPB has partnered with three of the most recognizable social media celebrities and digital talents in the country today: LeJuan James, Los Pichy Boys and David Lopez.
The celebrity influencers will capture their own pork-centric “Sabrosos Momentos” with a comical and unique Latino twist. The first video by the Cuban duo “Los Pichy Boys” will zero in on the cast of characters that make up a typical Latino family at any get-together. In November, LeJuan James will release a video that centers on how he welcomes unexpected guests; and in December, David Lopez’s video will highlight a humorous interpretation of how Latinos combine new and old traditions.
To view the multimedia release go to:
https://www.multivu.com/players/English/7923951-national-pork-board-sabrosos-momentos
When we think of fall, we think of indulging in rich and flavorful meals, sides, drinks and desserts. But as the temperatures drop and the holidays approach, our busy calendars begin filling up leaving us with little time to think about preparing dinner. Cooking expert and TV personality, Ceci Carmichael, will help you add some variety to your weeknight rotation with quick and simple dinners that will soon become fall staples in your home.
Crystal Farms®, one of the nation’s favorite cheese brands, today announced a new line of shredded cheeses that will help make cooking authentic Hispanic dishes more approachable for consumers.
The new line features four cheese varieties popular for their versatility and melting capabilities important in Hispanic cooking:
Quesadilla – Rich and creamy, Quesadilla cheese can be used in most recipes that call for melting cheese.
Oaxaca – Named after a region in Mexico, Oaxaca melts effortlessly into casseroles, refried beans and soups.
Asadero – A rich Mexican-style melting cheese, Asadero is ideal for adding buttery flavor to queso, enchiladas and your favorite Mexican fare.
Muenster – Though not a traditional Hispanic cheese, Muenster has been adapted to authentic dishes because of its mild flavor and high melting factor.
To view the multimedia release go to:
http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7916651-crystal-farms-hispanic-shredded-cheeses/
For those using the “I don’t bake” excuse for not investing in a KitchenAid® Stand Mixer, the brand has introduced two new attachments that reinforce its role as the culinary center of the kitchen. A new Fresh Prep Slicer/Shredder attachment and Vegetable Sheet Cutter attachment will join more than a dozen other attachments used for grinding meat and grains, spiralizing and juicing, and making everything from ice cream to pasta.
“There’s no question that Stand Mixers have always been a kitchen essential for bakers,” notes Beth Robinson, senior manager of brand experience for KitchenAid. “But every cook should know that each KitchenAid® Stand Mixer model has an attachment-ready Power Hub that opens up a world of possibilities for making one appliance do the work of many.”
To view the multimedia release go to:
https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8013851-kitchenaid-stand-mixer-culinary-center/
In celebration of National Waffle Day, Comfort Inn and Comfort Suites hotels are asking breakfast lovers to raise their voices, and their forks, to help pick a new waffle flavor to be served at complimentary breakfasts at select Comfort brand hotels.
The #WhatsYourWaffle campaign kicks off today and runs through October 12, 2017.
• Entrants can vote between a trio of tempting flavors – Birthday Cake, Sweet Caramel or Cinnamon Roll – at ComfortHotelsWaffleDay.com or on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook using the hashtags #WhatsYourWaffle and #Sweepstakes.
• Voters can enter a sweepstakes for the chance to win 500,000 Choice Privileges Points, the equivalent of approximately 30 free nights at a Comfort brand hotel.
• Participants can also showcase their culinary creativity by suggesting their own waffle flavor idea.
To view the multimedia release go to:
https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8159751-comfort-hotels-national-waffle-day/
Johnnie Walker is excited to announce the official release of Johnnie Walker Black Label The Director’s Cut – a limited-edition whisky developed in collaboration with visionary Blade Runner 2049 director Denis Villeneuve and Johnnie Walker Master Blender Jim Beveridge. The new blend comes thirty-five years after Johnnie Walker Black Label appeared in the original Blade Runner film as an iconic whisky of the future.
The unique, custom blend and the futuristic bottle were created in partnership with Blade Runner 2049, opening in theaters October 6. Both showcase Johnnie Walker’s commitment to progress and Alcon Entertainment’s dedication to maintaining the legacy of the original sci-fi classic. Fans first saw a peek of the new bottle at Alcon Entertainment’s Blade Runner 2049 Experience presented by Johnnie Walker at San Diego Comic-Con. The bottle will also appear in the new film.
To view the multimedia release go to:
https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8174551-johnnie-walker-whisky-blade-runner-2049/
