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Sunday, May 25, 2014

Kikkoman Instant Tofu Miso Soup (Soybean Paste Soup with Tofu) - 9 Packets (3.15 Oz)

Enjoy a serving of delicious and healthy tofu miso soup anywhere you go!
The soup is made from a blend of real white and red miso, firm tofu
Mix contents of one single serve packet in a bowl or mug with 2/3 cup boiling water for instant soup
Each package contains three instant packets; also available in other flavors
Net Wt. 3.15 Oz. Total 9 packets in 3 packs

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Kikkoman Instant Tofu Miso Soup (Soybean Paste Soup with Tofu) - 9 Packets (3.15 Oz)

Tuesday, September 10, 2013

Soup Paste Muir Glen Organic Tomato Paste, 6-Ounce Cans

Case of 24 6-ounce cans (total of 144 ounces)
Organically grown tomatoes from California's Central valley cooked down to thick paste
All-natural: just tomatoes and natural citric acid as preservative
Fat- and cholesterol-free
Great for soups, risotto, and pasta and other sauces

Soup Paste Muir Glen Organic Tomato Paste, 6-Ounce Cans

received a case of these 6 oz items mid-March-2008. I used two cans then and in reflection remember one of them spewing some paste when first pierced by the opener. Tonight I've gone to open another can and this time it really projected out the paste when pierced with the opener. So I decide to check over the others and find 4 of them really BULGING

Soup Paste Muir Glen Organic Tomato Paste, 6-Ounce Cans

- each end pouched outwards a centimeter or so. And another 8 cans showing 1 to 3 mm bulges at each end! This case has been in an A/C-ed home in a dark closet.

The case of small cans appears to come from 3 different lot numbers (OPJCS 6 ASHX24 1121, OPJCS 6 ASHX24 1122 AND OPJCS 6 ASHX24 1123) Note the 1121/1122/1123 code differs.

Soup Paste Muir Glen Organic Tomato Paste, 6-Ounce Cans

With just my visual inspection it appears all affected cans are 1122 but I will not be eating any of the remainders. I will be contacting the manufacturer ASAP to see if there has been a recall or known problem.

Soup Paste Muir Glen Organic Tomato Paste, 6-Ounce Cans

I contacted Muir Glen directly and asked whether or not their cans contained BPA. You can see their response below:

"Thank you for contacting Muir Glen about bisphenol-A or BPA.

Bisphenol-A is a component of protective coatings in metal food packaging, and provides an important food safety and quality function in canned foods. Scientific and governmental bodies worldwide have examined the science many times and have concluded that the weight of evidence supports the safety of BPA, including recent comprehensive assessments in Japan and in the European Union.

In January 2010, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced another review of BPA. This review in expected to take 18-24 months, and Health Canada and the World Health Organization (WHO) will participate.

Soup Paste Muir Glen Organic Tomato Paste, 6-Ounce Cans

Most metal cans in the food industry utilize BPA in the can lining or can lid. Some of our products do, and many competitors' products do as well.

Muir Glen continues to believe BPA is safe. However, we know that some of our consumers have wanted us to pursue alternatives. We have been working with our can suppliers and can manufacturers to develop and test alternative linings that do not use BPA for some time.

One alternative has proven safe and viable in our processing of tomatoes - and Muir Glen is in the midst of transitioning to cans with liners that do not use BPA. It is an approved non-epoxy alternative. Can coatings used by Muir Glen also comply fully with all applicable U.S. Food and Drug Administration requirements for safe use in food contact applications.

Your views are important to us. Again, thank you for contacting Muir Glen, and thank you for your support of our products.

Sincerely,

Consumer Services"

Soup Paste Muir Glen Organic Tomato Paste, 6-Ounce Cans

Thursday, May 9, 2013

Quinoa Recipes - Cooking Quinoa in a Crockpot

Quinoa is a versatile and delicious ingredient and, if you like to cook meals in a slow cooker, it might interest you to know that it can be cooked via this cooking method. Quinoa can be substituted for any grain in recipes although, technically, it is not a grain itself. It is the seed from a leafy plant. This ingredient is rich in iron, fiber, potassium, protein and other vitamins and minerals, hence its recent popularity. It is easy to digest too.

This ancient crop will grow in the mountains, in dry climates or in poor soil, making it an important staple in some regions. It is grown in the Colorado Rocky Mountains and in South America, although it originated in the Andes. You can get it in big grocery stores and health food stores.

Recipe for Crockpot Quinoa Stew

This hearty stew, which serves six people, is high in protein and low in carbohydrates. This is a healthy yet delicious slow cooker recipe, which is idea for vegetarians and anyone who loves this delicious ingredient. You can serve it with sesame seeds or grated parmesan on top.

What you will need:

2 diced potatoes 2 cups brown lentils 2 tablespoons tomato paste 2 finely chopped cloves garlic 7 1/2 cups water 1/2 diced sweet potato 1 teaspoon soy sauce 1/2 cup quinoa 2 tablespoons miso 1 teaspoon dried mixed herbs

How to make it:

Rinse and drain the grains, picking out any stones. Put them in the crockpot. Add the tomato paste, herbs, potato, sweet potato, and six cups of the water. Cook for three and a half to four hours on high.

Add another cup of water halfway through the cooking time, when the stew is becoming thicker. When everything is tender, turn off the crockpot, add the soy sauce and let it sit for thirty minutes. Combine the remaining half a cup of water with the miso and stir this in the stew.

Recipe for Crockpot Chicken and Quinoa Soup with White Wine

You can use any kind of quinoa for this soup but the red variety seems to have more texture than the others do, which can go mushy. You might like to add mushrooms or celery to this recipe too.

The recipe itself is quite versatile so add anything you fancy or any vegetables that need to be used up. All the flavor comes from the chicken, vegetables, broth, and wine so use good quality ingredients.

What you will need:

2 cups water 1 minced onion 3/4 cup white wine 2 cups chicken broth 1 cup rinsed and drained red quinoa 2 teaspoons dried thyme 2 chicken thighs or breasts 3 tablespoons butter 6 peeled, chopped carrots 1 teaspoon salt

How to make it:

Add everything to the slow cooker and cook on high for four hours. Alternatively, you can cook it on low for eight hours. Shred the chicken and stir it into the stew before serving.