Free Offer - For a Limited Time Only!

Well, it's Saturday afternoon and I'm sitting at the computer in my office, trying to get some work done.

I was weeding through food tips for our website when it occurred to me - I could make this much easier on myself if I simply asked customers to submit their own food tips for use on our site.

So that's what I'm doing now.

First, check out the daily food tip on the homepage of our website to see the kind of thing we need. Then, email me your favorite food tip, along with your name and mailing address (USA customers only, please).

If we use your tip, I'll send you a free sample box of Three Angels Gourmet Co. goodies. But send your tip soon. This offer is good for a limited time only. We need your tip by June 30, 2005.

I figure this is a win-win offer. I get a food tip (and possibly a new customer once you try some of our products) and you get some yummy gourmet mixes.

Email your tip to me.

Thanks! And have a great weekend.

Nacho Platter

Try this easy and delicious dish to celebrate Cinco de Mayo.

You’ll need:

1 pkg. blue corn tortilla chips
1 pkg. regular tortilla chips
1 bunch green onions, chopped into small pieces
1 small carton sour cream
2 pkgs. Three Angels Gourmet Co. Mild Chilies and Cheese Dip


Make Mild Chilies and Cheese Dip according to package directions.

Let dip cool while you pour the 2 packages of tortilla chips onto a large, decorative platter.

Pour cheese dip over the tortillas, then put a layer of sour cream over the cheese tip, spreading it out evenly.

Top with the green onions. Serve immediately.

CRAVING SOME "COMFORT" FOOD?

For a while now, carbohydrates have been getting a bad rep. But, there’s a good reason most "comfort" foods are high in carbohydrates. Read the following article from FitnessandFreebies.com and find out why:

CALM YOUR NERVES WITH CARBOHYDRATES
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Feeling stressed? Try eating some carbohydrates. They truly are a calming food. This is due to the effect on one's brain chemistry, not on blood sugar, as is often thought. People who are calm by nature can have blood sugar levels equally as high as people that are stressed can. In fact, one's blood sugar can be high even while asleep.

What causes the calming effect of carbohydrates is the ability they have to produce the neurotransmitter serotonin. Serotonin is what gives you a calm, relaxed feeling. Chocolate contains serotonin. For a longer lasting calming effect from the carbohydrates you eat, eat complex carbohydrates. Following is a list of some of the more commonly eaten foods that apply here:

Whole-wheat pasta with tomato sauce
* Oatmeal
* Popcorn
* Bagels
* Tortillas
* Dry cereal with no milk
* Lollipops

Vitamin B6 is necessary for producing serotonin, so be sure to eat foods with B6 in them. Eating these foods high in B6 will ensure that you have the tools for calming foods to do their work. The following foods are high in B6 and carbohydrates:

* Bananas
* Sweet potatoes
* Potatoes
* Raisins
* Whole-grain cereal


Calcium is also known to reduce irritability and nervousness in women with premenstrual symptoms. Less nervousness means more calm. The effect of calcium absorption is not as immediate as that of eating high-carbohydrate foods but if taken regularly it can help. Try to get 1,200 mg spread out over the day, preferably in three doses. Calcium is best absorbed in small amounts.

Chamomile was used during the 1800s to calm hysteria. Today it is used for many things, including relieving stress and anxiety. It is also an anti-spasmodic and aids in relieving cramps and digestive problems associate with a nervous stomach. Add some honey to your chamomile tea to benefit from the calming effects of carbohydrates as well.

Have a healthy snack and calm down!

Make It Dill-icious

Spring is the time for graduation parties, bridal showers, weddings, and the beginning of months of relaxing picnics and other outdoor fun. It’s also the perfect time to try our Divine Dill Dip Mix, so we’re having a special on this product from now until June 21st.

Here are a dozen ideas for making all sorts of foods dill-icious with this versatile mix:

1) Add 1 tablespoon of the dill dip seasoning to 1 cup of sour cream, yogurt, or mayonnaise – use as a dip for veggies or chips.

2) Serve the dill dip in a small round of pumpernickel bread -Cut out the center, fill with dip,and use center cutouts for dipping.

3) Use the dill dip to make a quick and delicious lunch – bake a potato in the microwave, top with some dill dip seasoning mixed with sour cream. Yum.

4) Make a cheeseball – See "recipes" page of our website (or back of the dill dip package)for A Dilly of a Cheeseball recipe.

5) Add the dill dip to a white sauce -Make a white sauce, then add 1 1/2 tablespoons (or to taste) of the dill dip seasoning per cup of white sauce. Pour over pan-grilled chicken strips. Serve the chicken over rice or noodles.

6) Use the dill dip as a "dry rub" for chicken breasts. Flatten boneless chicken breasts with a meat mallet. Sprinkle dry dill dip seasoning over both sides of the meat. Cover with plastic wrap or waxed paper and place in the refrigerator for 30 minutes or more, then cook the chicken in a skillet with a little olive oil.



7) Use the dip mixed with sour cream as a replacement for tartar sauce.

8) Prepare the dill dip with sour cream according to package directions. Serve with cooked salmon.

9) Add a small can of drained, chopped water chestnuts to the dill dip mixed with sour cream and serve with crackers.

10) Mix the dill dip with sour cream. Serve with hot wings or pretzels.

11) Use a little of the dry dill mixture to season homemade soups.

12) Mix the dry dill dip with softened cream cheese for a sandwich or bagel spread.

The Scoop on Scones

At trade shows and product samplings here in the Midwest, people are always asking me, "What is a scone, exactly?"


Most people can describe what a scone ISN’T. It isn’t a biscuit. It isn’t a cookie. And it isn’t a cake.

But people have trouble explaining what a scone IS. That’s why it’s helpful to know a little about the history of the scone.

Scones originated in Scotland. In fact, some say this Scottish quick bread takes its name from the word Skohn or Skon, which refers to the Stone of Destiny, a place where Scottish kings were supposedly once crowned. Back then scones were made of oats. They were rolled into a large round, cut into triangles, and cooked on a griddle over an open fire or on top of the stove. Since baking powder hadn’t been invented yet, buttermilk was used as the leavening agent. Traditionally, scones were served at high tea.

Today’s scones are a little different. They come in many shapes and are usually made with flour. Baking powder is the leavening agent, and they are baked in the oven. While scones are still popular for tea, they are also enjoyed at breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and especially for snacks.

The Three Angels Gourmet Co. offers scone mixes in the following varieties:

Apple-Cinnamon Scone Mix
Cinnamon Chip Scone Mix
Currant Scone Mix
Cranberry Scone Mix

Our mixes are easy to prepare. Add butter and milk to the mix for the most flavorful scones you’ve ever tasted. No need to roll out the dough and cut it into triangles either. Simply spoon the crumbly dough mixture into a scone pan (for traditional triangles) or muffin tin and it will turn out perfectly every single time.

Spring Newsletter

Hey, everyone, the Three Angels Gourmet Co. spring newsletter (click link above) is now up at our website. Be sure to check it out for some yummy Mother's Day gift ideas, a recipe, and even a sample "Angel Whisper" from Kay McCarthy Reall.

Enjoy...and have a great week!