Market Report
- Category: Market Report
- Thursday, 14 February 2019
- Hits: 79
Ginger, lemon, honey and mint. Four fairly common kitchen ingredients, they partner well as a winter home remedy for what might be ailing us.
The changing winter weather conditions and constant fluctuation in temperatures taxes our resistance to catching a cold or the flu.
Immunity levels tend to dip in colder months. Confined to indoor environments, exposure to other human’s coughing, sneezing and wheezing puts us at higher risk for those nasty germs and viruses.
Calm jangled nerves and suppress early symptoms by getting into the kitchen. OTC in the pantry means something altogether different from the vast over the counter drugstore nasal, throat and body ache solutions.
Staying hydrated and flushing out the system with available fresh herbs, fruits and vegetables puts the home pharmacy at our fingertips.
The changing winter weather conditions and constant fluctuation in temperatures taxes our resistance to catching a cold or the flu.
Immunity levels tend to dip in colder months. Confined to indoor environments, exposure to other human’s coughing, sneezing and wheezing puts us at higher risk for those nasty germs and viruses.
Calm jangled nerves and suppress early symptoms by getting into the kitchen. OTC in the pantry means something altogether different from the vast over the counter drugstore nasal, throat and body ache solutions.
Staying hydrated and flushing out the system with available fresh herbs, fruits and vegetables puts the home pharmacy at our fingertips.
- Category: Market Report
- Friday, 08 February 2019
- Hits: 89
Flowers speak a language all their own. We give them for holiday celebrations, milestones and achievements and to mourn the loss of someone’s passing.
Various flower stems convey meaning through color, scent, and their cultural indications.
Bound by tradition, Valentine’s Day gifts typically include cards, candy and in some cases jewelry. Flowers nearly always accompany any of those presents.
For many centuries, flowers were used to convey romantic messages without having to verbalize the direct intentions. Particularly in the Victorian Era, it was considered impolite to openly state emotions or show physical affection.
The vehicle most often used to convey romantic interest or courtship was flowers. Specific bouquet arrangements, colors or types of flowers used would send a quiet lovers message.
Various flower stems convey meaning through color, scent, and their cultural indications.
Bound by tradition, Valentine’s Day gifts typically include cards, candy and in some cases jewelry. Flowers nearly always accompany any of those presents.
For many centuries, flowers were used to convey romantic messages without having to verbalize the direct intentions. Particularly in the Victorian Era, it was considered impolite to openly state emotions or show physical affection.
The vehicle most often used to convey romantic interest or courtship was flowers. Specific bouquet arrangements, colors or types of flowers used would send a quiet lovers message.
- Category: Market Report
- Thursday, 31 January 2019
- Hits: 121
The 2019 Lunar New Year starts on the fifth of February. Coming off the Year of the Dog, this is the beginning of the Year of the Pig in the Chinese zodiac. The element for the year is Earth.
The promise for the new year is one of joy, celebration and success in all areas of life.
The pig (known also as the boar) is said to be generous, social and stable.
An Earth Pig year combines a realistic but happy-go-lucky sociable pig combined with the steady and sensible characteristics of Earth, it heralds a rewarding and prosperous year. This will be a year to enjoy friendships and social contacts and come together for the common good.
The promise for the new year is one of joy, celebration and success in all areas of life.
The pig (known also as the boar) is said to be generous, social and stable.
An Earth Pig year combines a realistic but happy-go-lucky sociable pig combined with the steady and sensible characteristics of Earth, it heralds a rewarding and prosperous year. This will be a year to enjoy friendships and social contacts and come together for the common good.
- Category: Market Report
- Thursday, 24 January 2019
- Hits: 127
Grocery marketing has declared February as National Snack Food Month. Super Bowl Sunday is just days away.
We are a nation of snackers, spending over $60 billion dollars annually on those ever tempting chips, crackers and other processed goodies.
On the heels of those recently made resolutions to eat better and create a life around healthier imperatives, take time for preparations. A month-long snack fest requires some resistance, resolve and retooling.
Turn the tables on the media driven snack food propositions. Favorite nibbles can have a makeover that satisfies every occasion. Don’t support empty calories and carbohydrates, saturated fats, high in sugar and provide no nutritional value.
It’s hard to resist Doritos and Ruffles. Moderation is key in most food choices. Watch what goes in to the shopping cart for improving the inevitable snack attacks. Look for desirable alternatives to the known culprits of over-indulged behavior.
We are a nation of snackers, spending over $60 billion dollars annually on those ever tempting chips, crackers and other processed goodies.
On the heels of those recently made resolutions to eat better and create a life around healthier imperatives, take time for preparations. A month-long snack fest requires some resistance, resolve and retooling.
Turn the tables on the media driven snack food propositions. Favorite nibbles can have a makeover that satisfies every occasion. Don’t support empty calories and carbohydrates, saturated fats, high in sugar and provide no nutritional value.
It’s hard to resist Doritos and Ruffles. Moderation is key in most food choices. Watch what goes in to the shopping cart for improving the inevitable snack attacks. Look for desirable alternatives to the known culprits of over-indulged behavior.
- Category: Market Report
- Thursday, 17 January 2019
- Hits: 145
Color affects both emotions and mood. Winter is no reason to forfeit bright colors. It may well be the absolute best time of year to strut the most vibrant hues on the color chart.
Citrus is at peak of season in availability and taste. Use the many varieties to lift spirits, boost immunity and improve menus.
Out of hand snacking is made convenient with portable “easy peel” varietals. This includes navel oranges, mandarins and tangerines.
Navel oranges have a sunny flavor with a touch of acidity. These seedless fruits are perfect for making any dreary day a bit cheerier. A fan favorite, they are bursting with unreal juicy sweetness.
Cara Cara oranges are very sweet with pinkish-red fruit flesh. They have hints of berry and floral flavors for a citrus change of pace. Consider segments added to yogurt, compotes and desserts.
Citrus is at peak of season in availability and taste. Use the many varieties to lift spirits, boost immunity and improve menus.
Out of hand snacking is made convenient with portable “easy peel” varietals. This includes navel oranges, mandarins and tangerines.
Navel oranges have a sunny flavor with a touch of acidity. These seedless fruits are perfect for making any dreary day a bit cheerier. A fan favorite, they are bursting with unreal juicy sweetness.
Cara Cara oranges are very sweet with pinkish-red fruit flesh. They have hints of berry and floral flavors for a citrus change of pace. Consider segments added to yogurt, compotes and desserts.
- Category: Market Report
- Friday, 11 January 2019
- Hits: 155
Smart cookers like Instant Pots are enjoying a moment. This celebrated multi-cooker is touted as capable of replacing seven different appliances.
It brags of doing the work of a slow cooker, an electric pressure cooker, rice cooker, steamer, yogurt maker, sauté/browning pan, and food-warming pot.
Cooking speed may be the single most advantage of going for the Instant Pot. This is particularly true if cooking some meats is high on the menu. Shaving time off of ribs, roasts and whole chicken matters.
Risotto and dried beans seem to cook in record time. Soups and stews from scratch develop depth of flavor without turning on the stove or oven.
Not everyone wants or needs several (or even one more) kitchen gadget taking up shelf space. Competition among food processors, stand mixers, blenders, juicers and various coffee makers is fierce within most households.
It brags of doing the work of a slow cooker, an electric pressure cooker, rice cooker, steamer, yogurt maker, sauté/browning pan, and food-warming pot.
Cooking speed may be the single most advantage of going for the Instant Pot. This is particularly true if cooking some meats is high on the menu. Shaving time off of ribs, roasts and whole chicken matters.
Risotto and dried beans seem to cook in record time. Soups and stews from scratch develop depth of flavor without turning on the stove or oven.
Not everyone wants or needs several (or even one more) kitchen gadget taking up shelf space. Competition among food processors, stand mixers, blenders, juicers and various coffee makers is fierce within most households.
