Archive for the ‘Miscellaneous’ Category

Sending Food Gifts - More than Just Baskets

Saturday, August 9th, 2008

Food gift baskets are very popular gifting choices. Recipients love the delicious treats they contain. The containers themselves are often practical and can be re-used or kept as general use containers. There is more variety with food gifts then just using traditional wicker gift baskets. Tin planters and unique tin containers are just two other options available. Gourmet food gift baskets have come a long way since the dawn of the internet and gift companies are having to come up with creative ways to stand out among the competition.

Tomato - the dangerous fruit!

Thursday, June 12th, 2008

I visited the local burger joint yesterday and saw a notice posted regarding tomatoes being banned for now due to illnesses around the US.  Apparently there was a pattern to salmonella poisoning that could be traced to the tomatoes they consummed.  Hopefully the exact source of the problem is found soon.  It’s amazing how you don’t realize what part of your burger is essential, until it’s missing!