Do you hear the bells jingling and is Jack Frost Nipping at your heels??

I hear it, feel it but don't want to belive it! It's that time already! Time for sleigh bells, a cup of hot coco by the fire and your family gathered round!

Since Santa will be coming down the chiminey soon it's time for you to get him som Tastey snacks! I mean after all you don't want him to leave your kids huge lumps of coals do you??

No time you say to make Mr. Jolly something for that special nite?? No need to worry, Team Eeat is here to rescue you!!

We are having our Winter Virtual Bake Sale!!! Just in time to get Santa some very pretty cookies, a cup of coco and maybe some fudge!

Come join Team Eeat for all of the Festivities!!!! There will be Trivia, prizes and some AWESOME sales in your favorite Edible shops! There is something for everyone in your family from fresh salsa to treats for the furry members of your family!

When: Friday, 12/04/09 8pm Est
Where: Etsy Virtual Labs

The Power and Beauty of Cauliflower

Cauliflower, a highly nutritious vegetable, contains many nutrients that can help prevent a range of diseases from cancer to cataracts.

Cauliflower is a member of the 'white' family in terms of fruits and vegetables. Included in this group are other natural foods such as bananas, mushrooms, onions, and garlic.

Cauliflower contains allicin, which can improve heart health and reduce the risk of strokes, and selenium, a chemical that works well with Vitamin C to strengthen the immune system. Cauliflower can also help to maintain a healthy cholesterol level. Folate is also found in cauliflower, which is a B vitamin that is needed for cell growth and replication. For this reason, it is often recommended that women who are pregnant or may become pregnant eat significant amounts of cauliflower in order to help their unborn children develop properly. Of course, cauliflower is an excellent source of fiber, which helps to improve colon health and can even help prevent cancer. And, most recently, it has been discovered that cauliflower, as well as other cruciferous vegetables, such as brussel sprouts and cabbage, contain indole-3-carbinol, a substance that can affect the metabolism of estrogen in the body, and prevent breast and other female cancers.  [i]

But did you know not only can you find ‘white cauliflower but it comes in different colors?  During the summer many farmers markets carry the colored varieties such as Purple and a green variety; that many times I tell my better half that it is broccoli so they will eat it – he says he doesn’t like cauliflower but sure eats a lot of this green variety! 

Cauliflower steamed with a dash of salt and pepper is a joy.  Many folks favorite; of course; is cauliflower with a cheese sauce.  Add cauliflower to soups, casseroles, or eat it raw, and have at least ½ cup twice a week with your dinner ~ Remember it is a fun food that helps women to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

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[i] oohoi.com

National Food Month!

Did you know that April is National Food Month? No? Well, now you do!

To celebrate, Etsy's Edible Arts Team is offering special discounts in their shops! What could be better? Nothing!

So, click on THIS LINK and go shopping! (Or, shops are listed on the right) CONTACT the store owner BEFORE making your purchase to make sure that they are accepting the discount!

Here's the technical stuff. No small font stuff here!

National Food Month Sale!
20% off entire purchase*
Use code: April EEAT (Must include in notes to the seller to receive discount)

*Excludes shipping. Discount will be refunded to your PayPal account at the time order is processed. Offer Expires at Midnight 04-30-09
CONTACT the store owner BEFORE making your purchase to make sure that they are accepting the discount!


Have fun shopping!!