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In response to: Did Somebody Say...Fancy Fast Food?

sharon [Visitor] · http://www.craigspr.org
Thank you for posting.


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PermalinkPermalink 10/06/09 @ 14:26

In response to: WV Pepperoni Rolls Make NYT Food Section

Julie Roop [Visitor]
Tracy,
A bit of Heaven in deed! Going to school at WVU had me appreciating pepperoni rolls. Every time I go, I will stop by the local Kroger for a bag full!

Julie
PermalinkPermalink 09/30/09 @ 14:33

In response to: 'Julie and Julia' Movie Garners Attention

LaVerne Ausman [Visitor]
My wife and I are seniors, don't go to a lot of movies but we found it very entertaining. Good acting.
PermalinkPermalink 08/22/09 @ 14:42

In response to: In Farming, Everything Old is New Again

dissertation [Visitor] · http://www.ukdissertation.co.uk
Blogs are so informative where we get lots of information on any topic. Nice job keep it up!!
PermalinkPermalink 08/18/09 @ 09:01

In response to: Brands Lose Customer Loyalty with Recession

Sanjeev Sharma [Visitor] · http://www.mypurchaserewards.com
Customers are humans and they will change with changing times. Marketing managers must realize that customer loyalty is a function of price, place, product, promotion and service -- not just brand image and service. And the weight/age of each may change from time to time.

In the times of recession price and promotion way weigh more than in good times. So if others can lure your customers by giving higher value, then I guess it should be a cue to you that you can pay back to your competitors using the same strategy.

PermalinkPermalink 07/30/09 @ 08:20

In response to: Paper, Plastic or 'Bring Your Own' Bag?

Reusable Bags [Visitor] · http://www.poksak.com
I would love it if they issued a ban. In South Australia they did it! I know it sounds drastic but in order for people to fully switch, they need to ban them.
PermalinkPermalink 05/29/09 @ 15:57

In response to: Home Gardening Trend Shows Growth

Ol James- Ballplay, AL [Visitor]
We grow one every year. 1-3 acres depending on the needs of the family.
PermalinkPermalink 05/04/09 @ 16:01

In response to: Organic Food Not Making Much of an Impact

Nathan Winters [Visitor] · http://www.follownathan.org
American people truly need to realize that organic food is a bit more expensive for a reason. This extra cost comes with an investment to your local farmer and community. Very much like a vote to support such a cause. We need more of this mentality in rural America. In alot of major cities buying organic is "hip" although I am not sure they all understand why it's important. And in small towns alot of folks know why it's important... They just can't afford or are not willing to pay the extra costs associated when they can buy at a Wal Mart super store for less. Sad, truly.
PermalinkPermalink 04/13/09 @ 13:14

In response to: Peeps Reign As Top-Selling Non-Chocolate Easter Candy

Lorie [Visitor]
I love "Peeps." My favorite!
PermalinkPermalink 04/06/09 @ 16:47

In response to: Valentine's Day Dinner at Home

Lynne Finnerty [Visitor]
Eating out on Valentine's Day is a pain, because the restaurants are too crowded. My husband and I prefer to eat out at other times and, on Valentine's Day, enjoy a quiet night at home by the fire. I don't think we spend less, because we splurge on good wine and foods we wouldn't normally have. But it's definitely a more pleasant environment than an over-stuffed restaurant.
PermalinkPermalink 02/27/09 @ 14:54

In response to: Health Food Trends May Just Keep the Doctor Away

Cindy Brison, MS, RD [Visitor] · http://Nutritionknowhow.org
I love your blog. The articles are very relevant and timely.
PermalinkPermalink 02/17/09 @ 10:27

In response to: Valentine's Day Dinner at Home

SteveFromMaine [Visitor]
We, (my wife and I) ate at home each night over the weekend while our daughters and their partners took turns eating out. Each night we ate food raised here on our farm, pork on Saturday (Valentine's Day) and chicken on Sunday. We did have a couple of treats not grown here --- we haven't yet figured out how to grow cacao for chocolate or porto bello mushrooms.
PermalinkPermalink 02/16/09 @ 18:09

In response to: Food History Buffs try to "Save the Heinz Pickle"

Specs Murdoch [Visitor]
I think the Heinz people have put themselves in a real pickle with this move.
PermalinkPermalink 02/12/09 @ 17:42

In response to: Food History Buffs try to "Save the Heinz Pickle"

Patsy Montana [Visitor]
I am from Pittsburgh, my Dad actually worked for Heinz while he was in high school way back when (in the pickle department, I might add) and it would be ashame to see this icon for Heinz done away with. It's historic. Heinz became famous through its ketchup and pickles. Why change?
PermalinkPermalink 02/12/09 @ 17:32

In response to: 'Opposites Attract' Not Always True For Food

r wise [Visitor]
My husband is a meat eater and I am not. I do eat chicken and fish. When he wants beef or pork, I just make me something extra in vegetables and don't eat the meat. We get along fine, however when we met and dated I was a meat eater too, but changed later in life. He is more sluggish than me, but he does not smell!!
PermalinkPermalink 02/12/09 @ 16:26

In response to: Food History Buffs try to "Save the Heinz Pickle"

Farmer Troy [Visitor] · http://www.localharvest.org/store/M5225
I am the founder of the "Save The Heinz Pickle" campaign on Facebook. In one week, we have gained over three thousand supporters. I am also a farmer (yes I grow tomatoes too), so I see the desire to put the tomato on the label, but see no reason for Heinz to eliminate the small pickle that has been on the label throughout the history of the product. If it is really about truth in advertising, why no ear of corn? Heinz's regular non-organic ketchup is made with High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS).

Thanks for the mention in the blog, and help us to bring back the pickle, sign onto our facebook page, or go to . . .

http://savethepickle.org/
PermalinkPermalink 01/25/09 @ 07:06

In response to: Food History Buffs try to "Save the Heinz Pickle"

Sam Knipp [Visitor]
A pickle is worth preserving when it conveys a solid, traditional message of a safe, healthy product. In this case I believe the pickle logo accomplishes the goal. Is Heinz having trouble conveying this message? If not, then why fix something that is not broken.
PermalinkPermalink 01/23/09 @ 12:49

In response to: Cooking Clubs the New Supper Club?

Anne @ Pink Galoshes [Visitor] · http://www.pinkgaloshes.com
I love the idea of a cooking club. So fun! Thanks for this information.
PermalinkPermalink 01/08/09 @ 17:42

In response to: Just BARE Chicken Offers Consumers Transparency

Cindy [Visitor]
The idea of tracing the product back to the farmer has many positives. However, how many hands handle the chickens after they leave the farm? I raise this question because if I don't properly cook my chicken to the correct temperature, I could be at risk for making my family sick. BUT, how many people will try to blame the farmer for this? Or what if the processing facility mishandles the chicken, will the blame fall on the processor or the farmer?
PermalinkPermalink 01/08/09 @ 16:56

In response to: Pass the Fruitcake

Robin [Visitor]
A 40% approval rate means a 60% disapproval rate!!
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