• food,  New York,  San Diego

    FoodTrients Says Fall in Love with Fall Breads

    Let’s be honest. Nobody really needs more bread recipes. We all struggle to cut down on carbs and empty calories. But what if we make breads with benefits by including the nutrients of FoodTrients? You can always add ingredients that bring nutritional value such as wheat germ, nuts, whole wheat flour, etc.
    Fall is a great season for healthy vegetables that can be used to create delicious breads.  Vegetables such as zucchini, butternut squash, honeynut squash, persimmons, and pumpkins are featured ingredients on our website this month.  These recipes really celebrate the season while providing more wholesome nutrition than those seductive breads with lots of sugar and saturated fat. They are forgiving, so you can customize them a bit.
    So let’s get baking!  To see the rest of  fall bread recipes, click here: We’re Falling for These Seasonal Breads – FoodTrients
    Try this healthy yet delicious fall bread recipe perfect for the holidays:
    Tipsy Persimmon Bread
    Makes two 9-inch x 5-inch loaves
     
    Persimmons are a stunning deep orange fruit available in the fall when your neighbor’s decorative tree explodes with the fruit. There are two types of persimmons: the Japanese Hachiya, which is large and round with an elongated tip. The Fuyu is smaller and can look like a tomato. The Hachiya is soft to the touch when ripe and the flesh is smooth and creamy with a tangy-sweet flavor. If not completely ripe, the flesh is very astringent and mouth puckering. The Fuyu, on the other hand, is firm even when ripe and the flesh is sweet and not at all astringent. Persimmons contain a good amount of Vitamins A and C. Pecans have a higher number of strong antioxidants, more fiber, and more monounsaturated fat versus polyunsaturated fat. They are also higher in vitamin E. On the other hand, walnuts are the best go-to nut for Omega-3 fatty acids, iron, and Vitamin B. Walnuts also have more protein and polyunsaturated fat.
     
    The addition of bourbon or Cognac contributes to the tipsy state of this bread.
    Ingredients

    3 ½ cups sifted white whole wheat flour
    1 ½ tsp. sea salt
    2 tsp. baking soda
    1 tsp. ground nutmeg
    1 tsp. ground cardamom
    2 to 2 ½ cups sugar
    1 cup (8 oz.) melted unsalted butter, cooled to room temperature
    4 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten
    ⅔ cup bourbon or Cognac
    2 cups persimmon puree (from about 4 squishy-soft Hachiya persimmons)
    2 cups walnuts or pecans, toasted and chopped
    2 cups raisins, or diced dried fruits (such as apricots, cranberries, or dates)
    Instructions
    1. Generously butter two 9-inch x 5-inch loaf pans. Line the bottoms with parchment paper or dust with flour and tap out any excess.
    2. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
    3. Sift the flour, sea salt, baking soda, nutmeg, cardamom, and sugar in a large mixing bowl.
    4. Make a well in the center then stir in the butter, eggs, liquor, persimmon puree, then the nuts and raisins.
    5. Pour the batter into the baking pans.
    6. Bake for 1 hour or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
    RECIPE MAY BE REPRINTED WITH THE FOLLOWING CREDIT:
    Recipe reprinted with permission of FoodTrients.com.
    About FoodTrients
    FoodTrients® is a philosophy and a resource dedicated to the foods and rejuvenating nutrients that help us fight the diseases of aging and promote longevity. All of the recipes combine modern scientific research and medicinal herbs and ingredients from cultures around the world. They’re loaded with flavor and superfoods, which promote wellness, increase energy and vitality, improve skin, and help people look and feel younger. 
    About Grace O
    Over a span of 30 years, Grace O has built an impressive record of business achievement, community building, philanthropy, and community service in California. Guided by her spirit of entrepreneurship and building on a model of generosity learned from her family, Grace has spent a lifetime helping people heal through food and medicine. Grace launched FoodTrients.com in 2010 where she shares age-defying superfoods from around the world and creates delicious recipes with them. Grace is the author of three award-winning cookbooks—The Age GRACEfully Cookbook: The Power of FOODTRIENTS to Promote Health and Well-being for a Joyful and Sustainable Life, The Age Beautifully Cookbook: Easy and Exotic Longevity Secrets from Around the World, and the multi-award-winning Anti-Aging Dishes from Around the World.
  • Books,  Los Angeles,  New York

    The Christmas Poop Log Story Book & Activity Set is the Quirky Must-Have Gift of the Holiday Season

    The Christmas Poop Log Story Book and Activity Set is back for the 2023 holiday season after gaining abundant popularity since its release in 2021.  

    The past two years has brought much success for the kitschy gift for kids and families as a fun and sustainable way to countdown to Christmas while embracing a beloved, old-world Spanish folklore.

    The beautiful, color illustrated, thirty-one-page paperback titled, The Christmas Poop Log: A Christmas Tradition story book is available on Amazon now for an affordable $15.95. The Christmas Poop Log Story Book and Activity set bundle is also available on www.TheChristmasPoopLog.com for $39.95.  

    It’s interactive and creates family time. 

    The Activity Set complete with wooden log and dowels, Santa hat, felt blanket, paint set, glue, and googly eyes makes a great gift for kids, ages 3 and up. Many have expressed joy in building and designing the log together, reading the book, singing the corresponding song, and feeding their Poop Log each day leading up to Christmas. 

    Many have purchased the advent-calendar type gift for their own families, crafters, or as a white elephant, or Pollyanna exchange for anyone who loves a laugh.  

  • Los Angeles,  New York

    Take one sip and you’ll be crazy for Ultra Strawberry Dreams

    Some people swear that strawberries are aphrodisiacs. They say if you share a double-strawberry with someone then they’ll catch feelings for you. All we know is the heart-shaped fruit makes the perfect flavor for our new zero sugar Ultra. Wonderfully sweet while slightly tart, this easy-drinking Ultra tastes like a dream. Passionately crafted with the Monster energy blend you crave; take one sip and you’ll be crazy for Ultra Strawberry Dreams.

    Tke one sip and you’ll be crazy for Ultra Strawberry Dreams.Take just one sip and you’ll be crazy for Ultra Strawberry Dreams. Wonderfully sweet, while slightly tart, this easy-drinking Ultra tastes like a dream. Packed with the Monster Energy blend you love, with just 10 calories and zero sugar.

    For those looking for a Monster that’s lighter tasting, has zero sugar, and contains the full Monster Energy blend, Monster Energy Ultra is available. Monster Energy Ultra has 10 calories and zero sugar but with all the flavor you’re accustomed to and packed with our sugar-free Monster Energy blend.

  • New York

    Plant Powered: How To Live More Plant-Based For World Vegan Day

    World Vegan Day is November 1st and the plant-based lifestyle is more popular than ever. According to surveys, veganism is up in the U.S. and shows growing interest in the U.K., Australia, and Canada. Why is it gaining so much momentum globally and what are some ways to incorporate living free of animal cruelty in our diets, wardrobes, and everyday routines?

    Dominique Side is an artist, serial entrepreneur, and vegan fashion/lifestyle influencer. She has built a boutique vegan grocery store, founded the new “Nikki Green” luxury vegan clothing line, and is co-owner of the Vgn Bae Music Group, featuring an eco-friendly studio located in Houston, Texas. With over 90,000+ followers on Instagram, she is inspiring others to go plant-based through her social media content and is showing the world that being vegan doesn’t mean you can’t have fun. Dominique is changing how veganism is perceived by the public and redefining its image.

    Releasing music as her alter ego DOM, she has been heard on the radio, movie soundtracks, and fashion stores in the US and UK.  The music video for her latest single that came out this summer has had hundreds of thousands of views online. Dominique has been featured for her vegan lifestyle and fashion insight in Women’s Wear Daily, The Chalkboard Mag, MIC, Luxury Travel Magazine, iHeartRadio, and on CBS, ABC, NBC, & FOX.

    Dominique leads with compassion based thinking in all of her ventures and can offer insight on:

    • The journey of veganism and tips to transition into becoming plant-based
    • Looking at being vegan as more than a diet and all the choices it affects
    • How she maintains a balance of luxury and fashion while living a vegan lifestyle
    • Curating an incredible vegan closet and her favorite ethically focused brands
    • Exploring her ethical based businesses and leading with compassion first
    • Her vegan clothing line and the challenges of navigating sustainable fashion

    To learn more visit: http://instagram.com/vgnbaedom.

     

  • New York

    Recharge and Renew: Top Celebrity Wellness Brand to Elevate Your Sober October

    With the rise in consumers becoming more health and wellness conscious, celebrities are tapping into this ever-growing market. Many high-profile figures have utilised their celebrity status to enter the wellness industry, as the market bustles with a plethora of celebrity-owned wellness brands, catering to the wellbeing of the general public across the globe.

    October brings a heightened consumer awareness and focus on wellness, as many seek to live a more healthy lifestyle during ‘Sober October’.

    In celebration of all things Sober October, and to inspire people on their wellness journey, the team at Wethrift have conducted a study into the top celebrity-owned wellness brands that could help to elevate your Sober October journey.

    https://www.wethrift.com/articles/celebrity-side-hustles/

    Kora Organics by Miranda Kerr 

    Taking the top spot in the study is Kora Organics, founded by former Victoria’s Secret model, Miranda Kerr. As consumers focus on wellness, as well as heightened need for organic products, Miranda’s brand benefits from being certified organic, which has heavily contributed to its huge success.

    The brand has gathered plenty of attention across social media, with over 9.3m views on the brand name TikTok hashtag, and a combined following of over 479.6K across TikTok and Instagram. Over the past year, demand for the brand has grown, with Google searches for the brand name increasing by 45% year-on-year.

    Goop by Gwyneth Paltrow 

    In second place is Goop, founded by world-renowned actress, Gwyneth Paltrow. First launched in 2008, with her passion for wellness inspired by her father’s cancer diagnosis, the brand has gone through plenty of changes, and also controversies over the years.

    Despite past controversies such as product health claims being found to be unfounded, and the viral candle situation, Paltrow and the brand team have since been able to pivot the brand, learning from past mistakes and achieving growth and success – Goop is reported to be worth $250 million as of 2023.

    The company has an impressive 1.8m followers on Instagram and also received 264.1m TikTok hashtags, and has even used controversies to their advantage, opening conversations and creating viral trends and memes.

    Lemme by Kourtney Kardashian 

    Taking the final spot within the top 3 celebrity wellness brands is Kourtney Kardashian’s Lemme. An obvious business venture for this member of the famous family, Kourtney has become synonymous with a passion for promoting wellness following the launch of her lifestyle guide ‘Poosh’ back in 2019.

    The Kardashians are no stranger to social media hype, so of course Kourtney has been able to take full advantage of her already massive following to promote her wellness brand too. The brand boasts 426,000 Instagram followers already, despite only being launched in 2023, and dominates TikTok with over 100.3m views on the brand name hashtag.

    The full Celebrity Side Hustles report can be viewed at: https://www.wethrift.com/articles/celebrity-side-hustles/

    Methodology: Taking a seed list of the most popular celebrity and influencer-owned brands across the wellness sector, the team at Wethrift analysed multiple data points to give the brands an overall ranking out of 80.

    Data points and ranking factors collected to determine the total score /80 include: TikTok hashtags, combined Instagram & TikTok following, Instagram engagement rate, countries shipped to according to the brand’s website, affordability, monthly searches, monthly organic traffic, brand search increases year-on-year.

  • food,  Gift Guide,  Los Angeles,  New York

    Indulge in the warm and comforting flavors of home with Phyllis Ann’s cake mix

    New to cooking? Well, that’s not a problem, you’ve come to the right place. Phyllis Ann’s Family Recipe has done all the heavy work for you combining the perfect blend of ingredients with easy-to-follow instructions to have you serving up gourmet homemade style goodies in no time!

    All of Phyllis Ann’s products are family favorites from Phyllis Ann’s kitchen to yours. They look forward to providing a affordable option for everyone to enjoy Homemade Style favorites with ease. The goal at Phyllis Ann’s Family Recipe is to spread the love of family around the globe one meal at a time by bringing families and communities together with the love of cooking. This exceptional brand pays homage to their extraordinary mother, Phyllis Ann Carter, the true culinary genius and inspiration behind their delectable dry good recipes.

    Southern Pound Cake Mix

    Phyllis Ann’s Southern Pound Cake is super moist and delicious, if you’re looking for a perfect dessert, look no further. This top selling Southern Pound Cake is made from scratch from Phyllis Ann’s very own signature recipe.

    With easy to follow instructions and an abundance of delicious flavor, Phyllis Ann’s southern pound cake will have you hooked with the first bite!

    With Phyllis Ann’s Family Recipe Southern Pound Cake Mix, you can now enjoy a classic and delicious Southern Pound Cake right in the comfort of your own home. All you need to do is add 3 simple wet ingredients and you’re just minutes away from indulging in a moist and fluffy cake that tastes just like it was made from scratch.

    Chocolate Cake Mix

    If your a chocolate lover, look no further Phyllis Ann’s chocolate cake mix will certainly satisfy your sweet tooth. This super delicious homemade style cake mix will have you baking like a pro in no time. As always Phyllis Ann’s Family Recipe has done all the heavy lifting for you. You simply need to add the wet ingredients and bake to serve up the most moist and scrumptious chocolate cake you’ll ever have!

    With Phyllis Ann’s Chocolate Cake Mix, you can make a moist and delicious homemade-style chocolate cake using only 4 straightforward wet ingredients. Bid farewell to crumbly, unsatisfying cakes and welcome a luxurious and chocolatey cake that’s guaranteed to please. Store-bought cakes just won’t do when you can have a delectable and beautiful cake in the comfort of your own kitchen. Order now and commence your baking journey towards sweet success!

    For many years, Phyllis Ann Carter has been known for baking the yummiest desserts for family and friends. Phyllis Ann, affectionately called Candy, has kept the tradition of keeping everyone’s sweet tooth satisfied for more than 50 years.

    Everyone looks forward to the holidays (and even the “just because” days) when she fires up the oven and whip’s up family favorite homemade dishes and desserts. Some of the desserts Mom is known for include Sour Cream Pound Cake, German Chocolate Cake, Lemon Cake, Pineapple Upside Down Cake, and a selection of pies, cobblers, cookies, desserts, and Southern Style Soul Food Cooking.

    It was 53 years ago that she married the love of her life, Father Willie Carter, who is the inspiration behind Willie Roy’s Southern Style Fish and Chicken Fry.  They built a life and family together that includes four children: Rodrigues, Antonio, Katherine, and Tanikia.

    In 2020, their children along with their spouses decided it was time for everyone to enjoy the same delicious desserts and foods that they have enjoyed all their lives. They formed a company, compiled the recipes, and selected the finest ingredients and natural flavors. Now, they are prepared to share Phyllis Ann’s Homemade Style Recipes Made Simple with everyone.

    The vision of the brand is to bring Phyllis Ann’s Family Recipe from their mother’s kitchen to yours!