Monday Morning Mix-Up 7/26/10
July 26, 2010 · 11 comments
I hope you’ll all hang with me as I get down to crunch time with the launch of my Rookie Class next month, and then get it up and cooking in early fall. I’m trying really hard to keep my normal posting schedule going, but as things get really crazy, and I know they will, I’m not sure how it will shake out. (I’m accepting guest posts if anyone would like to shoot me over one so I can take a look and see if it’s a good fit for my blog!) Also, my Monday Mix-Ups may be a little shorter for a while, depending on what fell in my lap the week prior. I do still have some interesting stuff for you this week, though!
Did you see the disgusting chicken feet post from last week?
Thanks to Jen & Kent for sending me the links for this week’s post. If you ever find anything interesting that you think might be good for the Monday Mix-Up posts, feel free to email them to me! I can’t promise to use everything, but I love getting the ideas in my inbox.
I hope Cara’s post is up by the time most of you read this one, she had the BEST post idea: “You might be a real foodie if…”
“Want to take a guess at how many ingredients there are in Kellogg’s FiberPlus Antioxidants Berry Yogurt Crunch? I guarantee you’ll be wrong.” Read the whole article on Kellogg’s newest cereal.
USDA Admits Link Between Antibiotic Use by Big Ag and Human Health. And my family think I’m the crazy one for spending more money for higher quality meat.
From the archives: have you seen this post about support from your spouse in the kitchen? What about this one with links to posts about how to eat Real Food affordably.
What do you guys think about this: Mexican Coke is a Hit? I haven’t had a pop in so many years now that it doesn’t even sound good to me anymore, but I am kind of curious how this tastes. Although I love my kefir soda so much, why mess with a good thing? (Picture at right is from New York Times.)
Here’s another interesting story: “Women in the market for natural foods, noticing more interest from customers.”
On a side and totally unrelated note: guess where I get to go soon? One of my favorite places: Cedar Point! I’m a coaster girl through and through. Top Thrill Dragster & Millennium Force, here I come! (If you click on those links you can take a video ride, just a little Monday morning gift from me to you!) Kent’s not into coasters (well not enough to wait in lines that is), so the kids & I are going with my sisters, my brother in law, and nephews. When we first get there we are going on the oldie-but-goodie Gemini ride to see who is worthy to go with the “Coaster Group” and who is staying with my sisters and the younger kids for the laid back group. Only those who can walk fast to the next coaster, not complain about the 2 hour lines or the heat, and talk mostly about the cool coasters while you’re waiting in line are aloud. I’m just a little excited… 
If you’re a rollercoaster freak too, I’d love to hear what your favorite coaster is?!
I’ll see you here later this week for Real Food Wednesday! 
I hope you’ll all hang with me as I get down to crunch time with the launch of my Rookie Class next month, and then get it up and cooking in early fall. I’m trying really hard to keep my normal posting schedule going, but as things get really crazy, and I know they will, I’m not sure how it will shake out. (I’m accepting guest posts if anyone would like to shoot me over one so I can take a look and see if it’s a good fit for my blog!) Also, my Monday Mix-Ups may be a little shorter for a while, depending on what fell in my lap the week prior. I do still have some interesting stuff for you this week, though!
$40 worth of Safe Sexy Stainless Steel!
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I don’t drink sodas often, but I do occasionally drink a Mexican Coke. Probably better than those with HFCS, but it still has a lot of sugar (which is why I stopped drinking sodas to begin with – and I suspect it may have more caffeine – it hits me harder than “regular” Coke. It’s not something I want to buy by the case at Costco (unless maybe I had a party or something), but I like to have one occasionally/rarely.
Speaking of Mexican Coke, and soda in general; there’s a local maker in Portland Maine that uses cane (and brown) sugars, and all natural ingredients called Capt’n Eli’s http://www.captneli.com/index.php The orange and lemon lime flavors are refreshing, and not heavy like most sodas. While I don’t drink soda very often (a couple of times a year) I would recommend these for those who like soda, and they have mail order for people who don’t live in Maine, NH or Mass. (Or can’t find it locally.
It’s up Kelly! Thanks for the link, and contributing! Asking for REAL butter, are you SURE, is a part of my restaurant routine as well
Mexican Coke tastes like Coke used to before they put HFCS in it. (Yes, I’m old enough to remember!) Much better than the regular stuff. I rarely drink soda (a couple of times/year) ’cause I’m not a big fan of fizz, but DH hasn’t quite kicked the habit yet (although he has cut WAY back, and drinks a whole lot less HFCS soda), so I buy him a case every so often.
Okay – the north/south language barrier hit hard this morning … I’m all engrossed in your thoughts about Mexican Coke (thinking we’re talking about cocaine — didn’t bother to notice the PICTURE!!) Your next sentence is about not having a pop in a while and my mouth dropped open. I thought, “wow, Kelly … you’re really being transparent here…” Down here it’s not “pop” but “Coke”
(although I do call Pepsi by it’s name – but never drink it – yuk!). Thought you’d enjoy the laugh!
That is so funny, Elaine!
I just bought some Mexican Coke at Meijer today! As someone who grew up in the 70s with Coke in glass bottles as a regular part of my diet, I occasionally love an ice cold Coke, and it simply isn’t the same stuff when it’s made with corn syrup and packaged in plastic… maybe if enough people buy the Mexican import, the company will decide to make it here in the States again….. Faygo also has a line of “retro” pop in bottles that’s made with real sugar, and they’re pretty tasty…. and made right here in Detroit, not imported!
I’ll have to look for Mexican Coke, but we make sure to buy a few bottles of Kosher Coke when Passover rolls around, as it’s made with sucrose, not HFCS. That being said, when we buy soda, you can usually bet it’s not mainstream (Kosher Coke being the exception–and how mainstream is Kosher food anyway?)..
Hi Kelly I’d totally be interested in doing a guest post if you would possibly want a teen’s perspective on things. I love your site and I love the book Nourishing Traditions..I get the vibe you do too!!! I recently did this post about “my healthy”…you can check out here:
http://teenagehealthfreak.wordpress.com/2010/07/25/my-healthy/
but if you would like me to do one you could let me know what you would want to know or ask me questions or something?? thanks for your time!!!
That’s a great post & I’d LOVE to have you guest post here! Tomorrow how about if I send you my guest interview questions to answer?
. Thanks so much for the offer!
Kelly
Have fun at Ceder Point! I used to go there all the time as a kid
. Now I’m too far away 
. I have to say, my favorite ride is the Mantis!