Nielsen-Massey Extracts Create Awesome Baked Goods

Consider indulging your loved one this spring with a generous gift from a selection of the world’s finest pure vanillas and flavors produced by Nielsen-Massey. 

These powerful extracts pack a fabulous flavor punch that will tantalize your taste buds throughout the entire year in the form of flavorful baked goods and tasty culinary sensations.

Moist Coffee Cake Muffins

Topping

•          1 cup finely chopped pecans

•          1/2 cup toffee bits

•          1/4 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar

•          1/4 cup butter (4 tablespoons), softened

•          2 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour

•          1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

•          1 teaspoon Nielsen-Massey Pure Coffee Extract

Combine ingredients in a small bowl and set topping mixture aside.

Muffins

•          2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour

•          1 teaspoon baking powder

•          1/2 teaspoon baking soda

•          1/2 teaspoon salt

•          1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened

•          1/2 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar

•          1/2 cup sugar

•          2 teaspoons Nielsen-Massey Organic Fairtrade Madagascar Bourbon Pure Vanilla Extract

•          2 eggs

•          1/2 cup sour cream

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place 18 paper liners into two standard cupcake tins; set aside. 

In a medium bowl, add flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; whisk to blend and set aside.

In a large mixing bowl, add butter, sugars and vanilla extract. With a handheld mixer, beat on medium-high speed until incorporated, about 2-3 minutes. 

Add eggs one at a time, beating after each addition. Reduce speed to low. 

Add dry ingredients one-half at a time alternating with sour cream, beat after each addition; scrape sides of bowl as needed. Do not overmix batter.

Fill each liner with 2 heaping tablespoons of batter then evenly place a heaping tablespoon of topping on batter. Firmly press topping into batter with finger tips. Some of the topping should be visible.

Bake until done about 15-17 minutes. Serve muffins warm. To cool, carefully place muffins in 2 (9 x 13 inches) pans and cover with plastic wrap; set aside to cool. Make sure the wrap does not touch the muffin tops; this method of cooling will make delicious Moist Coffee Cake Muffins.

Makes 1 1/2 Dozen

Farmer’s Pantry Feeds Hunger With Exclusive American Farm-Grown Snacks

Farmer’s Pantry, the proudly American new snack brand, debuts the first snacks of their kind: 100% American grown first-ever Farmers Pantry Cornbread Crisps and the revolutionary, innovative  Farmers Pantry Meal Snacks, a first in offering meat and veggies in one package. Farmer’s Pantry is pushing the boundaries of what it means to be hungry – and to be fed well.

Committed to your hunger, Farmer’s Pantry offers hearty, wholesome and crunchy snacks that are made with ingredients that are grown exclusively on American farms: ingredients you can recognize as some of the oldest and most beloved food staples found in a farmer’s pantry. 

“Millions of Americans have embraced the snacking lifestyle, eating smaller and more frequent meals,” says Josh Chaitovsky, co-founder and CEO of Farmer’s Pantry. “Our mission is to feed your hunger, while also supporting our incredible American Farmers, who provide us with wholesome, local foods that fuel us with nutritious, delicious vegetables, meats, and fruits.”

Two revolutionary new snacks in stores for the first time now are:

Farmer's Pantry Cornbread Crisps: These crispy delights are like no other on the market: made from one of the oldest and most popular American food staples – freshly-baked cornbread. Farmer’s Pantry Cornbread crisps are the first of its kind, delicately sliced and toasted to crispy perfection, and created from the wholesome goodness of cornbread you can munch on the go. 

Farmer’s Pantry Cornbread Crisps, available in Original, Jalapeno and Honey-Butter flavors, are a crispy, savory snack that tastes as mouth-wateringly delicious as the first bite of a slice of corn bread or corn muffin. Made from fresh corn and other whole grains grown on American farms, these crisps are sure to appeal to discriminating snackers across the country. Farmer’s Pantry Cornbread Crisps are approximately  $3.99  for 6 oz bags, and under $2.00 for 2 oz bags.

Farmer's Pantry Meal Snacks: The first ever snack that combines meat and veggies in one package is a revolutionary new snack created to fill the needs of today’s “on the go” busy Americans.  Farmer’s Pantry Meal Snacks are like complete hearty meals, slow-roasted into crunchy snacks. Inspired by some of America's favorite recipes, Meal Snacks contain real meat and veggies in every pack. Is it a meal or is it a snack? Yes – they are both. Each Farmer's Pantry Meal Snack is like a complete hearty meal, slow-roasted into a crunchy snack. 

The unique Farmer's Pantry cooking process is all about preserving nutrients and flavor.  The recipes start with ingredients sourced from family farms across America. The snacks are seasoned, with a slow-roast for the meat and vegetables; then, they are gently blended over low heat. Finally, before all the goodness has a chance to escape, they immediately seal it in the dual-pouch package until you tear it open and enjoy. Inspired by some of America's favorite recipes, Meal Snacks contain real meat and veggies in every single pack. Farmer’s Pantry Meal Snacks have a suggested retail price of $5.99, in a 2.5 oz bags. 

Farmer’s Pantry passion to feed your hunger is for everyone, including the millions of American farmers who are being threatened with extinction. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the number of farms in the United States has fallen from about 6.8 million in 1935 to only about 2 million today.  Besides keeping American Farms busy and profitable, a portion of all Farmer’s Pantry sales is used to give back to keeping American farms healthy, by donating to organizations including Farm Aid, Farmland Trust, Family Farm Charities, Veterans Farm and National Young Farmers.

Visit www.farmerspantry.farm for more information.

And the Award Goes to...Perfect Snacks for Awards Season

As Awards Season is in full swing, with the Academy Awards on February 26! Prepare to celebrate by hosting a viewing party with family and friends in the comfort of your own home filled with all the necessary essentials to enjoy any award show! 

You need great snacks and drinks, and I’ve got just what you need!

The Snacks: Delicious "miniature" popcorn from The Little Kernel: The Little Kernel "Miniature" Popcorn. 
Try the newest popcorn brand on the market! 
This better-for-you snack with a unique, hulless "miniature" popcorn is popped with 100% pure olive oil, and is also gluten-free, non-GMO, dairy-free, kosher and certified whole grain.
Available in flavors like Truffle Sea Salt and Pink Himalayan Salt.

Try Gaea's NEW Organic Olive Snack Packs. 
They are an easy way to snack healthy as you watch your fav celebs walk the red carpet! These small but mighty olives are 100% natural, contain zero additives or preservatives, 
provide a ton of energy AND conquer your salty cravings. 
So nix the bag of chips and fill a bowl with Organic Olive Snack Packs – your guests will thank you!

And add in meatballs – these are perfect as snacks or for meatball sandwiches. Mama Mancini's is an authentically Italian brand of all natural, prepared foods including, meatballs (beef, turkey, and gluten/antibiotic free varieties), stuffed meatballs, slow cooked sauces (Italian Meat Sauce, and Marinara), Meatloaf, Stuffed Peppers, and more.  

All of Mama Mancini's products begin with real, delicious ingredients which are slow-cooked to perfection. Nothing else – ever. They are the perfect, convenient (and delicious!) hor d'oeuvre for you Awards Season party that will taste homemade and can be heated up in minutes! http://www.mamamancinis.com/  

Nosh and enjoy a celeb cocktail as they walk they walk the Red Carpet!

Espresso Bellini

Ingredients:

·                         .75oz Frangelico

·                         3 drops chocolate mole bitter

·                         1 tsp of coffee syrup**

·                         Top it off in a Flute glass with Santa Margherita Prosecco Superiore

·                         Garnish with a Lemon twist

**To make the coffee syrup, boil sugar and water together for about 5 minutes and pour over ground coffee. 
Let is stand until cool and then strain.

Enjoy!

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