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National Doughnut Day!

Free doughnuts for everybody on National Doughnut Day! On June 3, 2011 Krispydoughnut Kreme doughnuts will offer their customers one free doughnut, “The free doughnut offer is good for one doughnut of any variety per customer at participating U.S. Krispy Kreme retail shops.” So if you are looking for a quick inexpensive breakfast on the special day you should definitely stop by a store!

 

“GET A FREE DOUGHNUT FROM KRISPY KREME ON NATIONAL DOUGHNUT DAY”

“WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., May 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — On Friday, June 3, Krispy Kreme will give back to its guests by offering one FREE Krispy Kreme Doughnut on National Doughnut Day at participating retail locations.

National Doughnut Day was established in 1938 by The Salvation Army to raise funds to help people in need. In honor of the 73-year-old holiday, Krispy Kreme is once again giving each guest who visits a participating U.S. Krispy Kreme shop on June 3 one FREE doughnut of any variety. No purchase is necessary to redeem the offer.

“In honor of National Doughnut Day, we’re inviting doughnut fans to stop by a local Krispy Kreme shop for a complimentary doughnut,” says Ron Rupocinski, corporate chef of Krispy Kreme. “With several delicious, one-of-a-kind doughnuts to select from, including our signature Original Glazed®, you can pick your favorite or discover a new preferred sweet treat for FREE.”

The free doughnut offer is good for one doughnut of any variety per customer at participating U.S. Krispy Kreme retail shops. Visit our store locator page at www.krispykreme.com to find a participating Krispy Kreme location near you.

For updates on special promotions, exclusive offers and local events, join “Friends of Krispy Kreme” by visiting www.KrispyKreme.com or interact with Krispy Kreme at www.facebook.com/KrispyKreme and www.twitter.com/krispy_kreme.”

 

Gum flavor that lasts a long time!

Probably one  of the longest lasting gum flavors I have tried lately  is the Dentyne Ice brand. This gum advertises on the package that after chewing it for at least twenty minutes your breath will be fresh for at least 45 minutes!

The gum flavor indeed does last a long time! Even after chewing the gum for 30 minutes there is still flavor coming out. And not only do you get flavor while chewing the gum your breath does actually stay pretty fresh for a decent period of time.

There is not guarantee that this gum flavor lasts the longest, but it does last a long time! Try it!

salt flavor mine

Salt is probably one of the most if not the most important flavoring tools used in cooking. Although too much salt can ruin a meal there is only one flavor of salt as it does not come in other flavors.

One of the world’s largest salt mines where salt is coming from is located at The Sifto Salt Mine in Canada. This salt mine provides salt for many different human uses including; table salt, salt for wintery icy roads, and even salt for pool systems.

The salt mine is located underground where it can be extracted using different methods, however, the most popular method is by blasting with explosives.

 

Japan foods, are they safe?

Concerning the nuclear problems in Japan many people in the United States are concerened if the foods being imported from Japan are safe to eat and/or free from radiation.

The FDA.GOV has information about your concern and you can find it here… this is a piece of what they have said in one statement.

All milk and milk products and vegetables and fruits produced or manufactured from the four Japanese prefectures of Fukushima, Ibaraki, Tochigi and Gunma will be detained upon entry into the United States. They will not be allowed to enter the U.S. food supply, unless shown to be free from radionuclide contamination, with the exception of the specific products restricted by the Government of Japan. Those products will be refused admission into the US.

Other food products from this area, including seafood, although not subject to the Import Alert, will be diverted for testing by FDA before they can enter the food supply. FDA will also be monitoring and testing food products, including seafood, from other areas of Japan as appropriate. – FDA.GOV

You should read carefully what the FDA has to say about the issue by visiting the website. They also answer the question that many people are asking… what kind of products come from Japan? … This is what they say…

Imports from Japan include human and animal foods, medical devices and radiation emitting products, cosmetics, animal and human drugs and biologics, dietary supplements, and animal feeds. Foods imported from Japan make up less than 4 percent of foods imported from all sources. (Food products from Canada and Mexico each make up about 29 percent of all imported foods.) Almost 60 percent of all products imported from Japan are foods. The most common food products imported include seafood, snack foods and processed fruits and vegetables. – FDA.GOV

Here are SOME examples of products that Hong Kong is taking action upon…

milk, beverages, milk powder, fruits, vegetables, game, meat, poultry, eggs and aquatic products –reuters