It’s Mother’s Day tomorrow and we want to help you make it special! Moms tend to love it when others make them food. Not sure what to cook? Well, we’re here to help you… here are 5 delicious brunch recipes that you can make just for her.
Taylor Farms partnered with the Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System for last weeks “Ask the Experts” session, focusing on the correlation between eating healthy and the prevention of heart disease. Dr. Christopher Oh, MD, highlighted the benefits of eating a plant-based diet, why you should avoid heavily processed foods, and the importance of eating healthy, even on a busy schedule.
Dr. Christopher Oh, MD, addressing the crowd
The standard American diet is 60% processed foods, 30% animal-based, and 10% plant-based. Diets centering on heavily processed foods can lead to health issues like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, and obesity — all of which are risk factors for heart disease.
The ideal American diet is 80% plant-based — including fruits, vegetables, whole grains, tree nuts, and legumes — and 20% animal-based — including meats, shellfish, and dairy.
Time and convenience are two of the largest factors that hinder people from sticking to a plant-based diet, which is why we have focused on introducing products that make eating healthy easy. Pair your choice of protein with one of our Chopped Salads or Stir Fry Kits blends for a plant-based meal loaded with greens and nutrients.
Here are two meal options that will take you LESS time than heating up a frozen pizza!
“Being healthy is not worrying about your weight, it is a lifestyle…juice, eat real food, and live well!”
-Dr. Christopher Oh, MD
Ask The Experts is a FREE community lecture series, offered by SVMHS covering various medical issues. The foundation of any health and wellness program is awareness and education. The free events provide the community an opportunity to learn and have their questions answered. All SVMHS Ask the Experts events provide a Spanish language interpreter and listening equipment upon RSVP. For more information, call the Health Promotion Department at 831.757.3627.
Does your busy lifestyle often get in the way of eating healthy? Taylor Farms wants to help, which is why we’ve developed our on-the-go salads — a convenient and affordable meal option that will be #LoveatFirstBite.
Photo by @Cryskay
We produce 20 unique and tasty varieties of these single portioned salads, so everyone is sure to have a favorite! They are fresh, portable, AND nutritious! It’s the perfect thing to bring to work for lunch, or eat as a healthy on-the-go dinner option. Saving time by reducing the amount of meal prep you have to do helps allow you to spend more time doing things you want to do.
Varieties include consumer favorite Chopped Salad Kit flavors — with added protein — Asian, Italian, and Southwest; classic choices like Cobb, Chef, Chicken Caesar, Fiesta; and our latest three on-trend options include Apple & Walnut Salad with Chicken, Garden Salad with Chicken and Bacon, and our Chopped Farmhouse Salad with Chicken and Bacon… Yes – our Chopped Farmhouse Bacon Salad is now available in the most convenient salad format yet!
Organic only? No problem — we also have two organic single serve salads: Three Bean and Spring Feta. Both freshly prepared, and conveniently packed.
Out to Eat blogger Shanley Cox regularly eats these salad bowls for lunch: “One of my biggest lunchtime requirements is convenience. So when I found out about these single serve salads from Taylor Farms it was a game changer. Not only are they convenient (I literally just throw it in my bag and it’s good to go…there’s even a fork included!), but they’re low in calories and loaded with fresh veggies.”
Shanley Cox enjoying a Taylor Farms on-the-go salad
“I’ve tried my fair share of pre-packaged salads, but after trying Taylor Farms’ Single Serve Salads, I finally found myself a winner,” shares Cryskay blogger Crystal Kong. “I’ve tried their organic salad blends before so I’m not surprised that I love their personal sized salads as well. I love that Taylor Farms understands the importance of sustainability, they produce food options that nourish my body, stimulate my mind, and sustain my livelihood.”
Blogger Crystal Kong enjoying a Taylor Farms on-the-go salad
Taylor Farms’ ready-to-eat bowls are available across the country at Wal-Mart and select regional grocers.
Have you had a chance to enjoy our convenient on-the-go salads yet? Share your meals with us on Twitter and Instagram by tagging #TaylorFarms and #LoveatFirstBite.
The Big Game is this Sunday and our friends at Beijos Events are sharing a delicious menu and party decor essentials to score big points with your crew.
1. BBQ + FOOD
Come for the football, stay for the tasty food. It wouldn’t be football’s biggest day without some delicious food to nosh on while you’re rooting for your favorite team. Break out your grill, if weather permits, and whip up two tasty appetizers: Maple Bourbon Bacon Flatbread and Beer Marinated Chicken Wings. You can always cook these on the stove.
Maple Bourbon Bacon Flatbread
“I love Taylor Farms chopped salad kits! There are endless ways to use them. One fun way is to create a salad flatbread. It’s healthy, easy to do, and is a crowd-pleaser. You can choose to make your flatbread, or buy store-bought. I usually will always do mine from scratch, but when it’s a busy event like Super Bowl, no one will judge!” Grab the recipe here.
When you think about football, chicken wings are a must! Grab the recipe for these finger-licking Grilled Beer Marinated Chicken Wings below and serve with your favorite Chopped Salad Kit.
Beer Marinated Chicken Wings
Ingredients:
2 1/2 lbs chicken wings and drumsticks ( you can even use chicken tenders too for the kids!)
1/3 cup cornstarch
2/3 cup beer ( I used IPA since we are serving that for hoppy hour)
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 Tbsp honey
1/4 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp chili powder
2 tsp Frank’s Red Hot Sauce
1/2 tsp salt
2 tsp rice wine vinegar
2 cups of your favorite BBQ sauce
Freshly chopped cilantro for garnish
Black Sesame Seeds for garnish
Directions:
Rinse the chicken wings in cold water and dry thoroughly with paper towels. If you are using boneless chicken tenders, do the same.
In a medium bowl, stir together the cornstarch with salt and pepper. Add wings to the bowl and toss to coat evenly. Shake them to get the excess cornstarch off before adding them to the marinade.
In a separate bowl, stir together the rest of the ingredients except the bbq sauce. Add the cornstarch coated wings to the marinade. Marinate for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator. I like to do mine overnight, one less thing to do the day of.
Over indirect heat, grill the wings for 20 minutes, lid down. Brush the wings with the BBQ sauce and grill for an additional 5 minutes or so until they are cooked through. Keep an eye on the chicken tenders, as they make go faster since there are no bones involved. Each grill works differently, so be sure to keep an eye on it.
Take the wings off the grill and place in a bowl with the remaining BBQ sauce. Toss to coat. Place your wings in a serving platter and sprinkle some black sesame seeds and cilantro sprigs on top.
2. BEER STATION
Celebrate hoppy hour with your favorite beers! You can prepare ahead time with a little help from these growlers from Growlerwerks, that keep your beer fresh, cold, and carbonated for two weeks. Add a fun customized bartender mat and some non-alcoholic options and water cups to stay hydrated!
3. TOUCHDOWN DECOR
“Add signage for a pretty touch, and to let friends know exactly what’s up! Its hoppy hour and we are chowing down on some yummies today.” The details make the design, try adding some fun balloons in your team’s colors or go classic with silver and gold. Display a menu so guests know what to expect from this fun and delicious day and get the party started. May the best team and the best meal get eaten first!
Be sure to share your Game Day Snacks with us on Instagram.
Choppy is Ready for the Produce Mascot Race! Coming up on Friday, July 21, Ag Against Hunger is hosting its 7th annual Produce Mascot Race, and Taylor Farms’ mascot Choppy — named for our delicious Chopped Salad Kits — is ready to compete!
This year’s Fight Hunger Night-Produce Mascot Race will take place during the Friday night performance of the California Rodeo Salinas. Starting at 6:30 PM, the track will be full of mascots who will race toward the finish line in a sprint (combined with a special challenge.) The Rodeo and Ag Against Hunger came up with the idea of racing mascots in 2011 and the program has been a success ever since.
“Choppy has been training extensively in anticipation of Big Week,” shared Kacie Vieth-Ragsdale, Director of New Product Development, Taylor Farms and Ag Against Hunger Board Member. “The Taylor Farms team is looking forward to rooting him on this Friday evening! The Mascot race, benefiting Ag Against Hunger, has become a tradition that Taylor Farms is proud to support. The mascot race symbolizes of the spirit of our industry; Growers, Shippers and Processors come together to raise funds and awareness for a great cause, with a little friendly competition.”
To enter in the mascot race, each company pays a fee of $1,000 which is donated directly to Ag Against Hunger. The entry fees, along with a few other donations, have resulted in the California Rodeo Salinas donating over $65,000 to Ag Against Hunger over the last 6 years!
Come to the Rodeo and help us cheer on Choppy!!
Want to attend the California Rodeo Salinas this year? We’re hosting a local giveaway for packs of rodeo tickets! One pair (2 tickets) for Saturday and one family pack (6 tickets) for Saturday.
Here’s How to Enter:
Visit the NEW Starbucks in the Taylor Building at 150 Main Street in Salinas
Place your business card or full name and contact information in the boot placed at the register
The two winners will be selected by random drawing on Friday the 21 at 2 pm.
Come visit the friendly faces at the NEW Starbucks in the Taylor Building
Good Luck & Happy Big Week from all of us at Taylor Farms!
