Tuesday, November 13, 2012

11/13 Chef Michael Christiensen, KARMA TEQUILA, Mary Rogers

Chef Michael Christiensen - Culinary instructor and Executive Chef at Birds Eye


In the Birds Eye Test Kitchen, Executive Chef Michael Christiansen took cues from the recipe concepts to create a special collection of kid-friendly recipes. From martians to cupcakes, vegetables are the star of these recipes inspired by Birds Eye's virtual kitchen:
•    Yakimaniac Veggie Martians - Martian-ize dinnertime by letting kids add personality to these   delights with edible glitter, pretzel antennas, and veggie faces.
•    Veggie Cupcakes - Let them eat cake (as long as it's loaded with veggies). Parents can feel great about this savory, veggie-licious spin on a classic, favorite treat: the cupcake.
•    iTasty Corn Pizza with Pumpkin - Not your standard slice of pie, this pizza packs a punch of pumpkin and veggie-rich layers in every bite.
•    Taste Tester Corn Jalapeno Dip - This zesty dip deserves a fiesta. With individual tortilla bowls, kids will love this vibrant blend of colorful vegetables.
•    Veggie Smoothie - Scrumptious. Sippable. Simple. This brilliant orange smoothie will leave the kids begging for more veggies... to sip.
All of these recipes feature Birds Eye Steamfresh® products, which are perfect for kids because no knives or hot stoves are required. Kids can help their mom simply by pressing the buttons on the microwave.




GARY & DEVIN - KARMA TEQUILA  



Karma Tequila is produced from 100% blue agave grown in the highlands of Jalisco, a region referred to as the Napa Valley of Mexico and recognized for having the richest volcanic soil and ideal climate. Each agave is hand picked and tested ensuring that only the ripest agave is used. Authentic brick ovens slowly cook the agave allowing all the flavors to be captured in every sip. Karma’s distillery is family owned and operated utilizing traditional distilling methods that have been passed down from generation to generation for over 70 years. Karma100% agave tequila is handmade in small batches through a multiple distillation process ensuring a complete balance in taste and smoothness.


Mary Rogers - Director of Communications Cuisinart & Waring



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