Gobble up Turkey Bits
Kraft's Oscar Mayer brand has added 4-ounce bags of Turkey Bacon Bits to its line of 3-ounce bags of Real Bacon Bits; both are about the same price.
-- Star Tribune (Minneapolis)
Hunger essay contest
Olive Garden is asking students, "How would you help end hunger in your community?" as part of the 17th annual Pasta Tales national essay writing contest.
Through March 22, students in first through 12th grade are invited to submit an essay of 50 to 250 words with their ideas for ending hunger in their local communities.
The grand-prize winner will receive a three-day family trip to New York City that includes dinner at the Olive Garden in Times Square and a $2,500 savings bond.
In addition, Olive Garden will provide a $5,000 grant to bring the winner's essay to life by supporting hunger initiatives in his or her local community.
The winners in each of the 12 grade categories will be awarded a $500 savings bond and a family dinner at their local Olive Garden restaurant.
For more details, go to olivegarden.com/core_content/pdfs/Pasta_Tales_Entry_Form.pdf
Beer tastings and more
When: 5-7 p.m. Thursday -- Urban Chestnut Beer Tasting
5-7 p.m Friday, PreSuperbowl Drink Tasting -- Belle's Organic Drinks, Bloody Mary drinks and more
Where: Grappa Growlers, 1501 North Belt West, Belleville
Ladies Night Out -- A Trip to Italy
When: 6-8 p.m. Friday
Where: Eckert's Country Store, 951 S. Greenmount Road, Belleville
Cost: $30
Reservations: Required to 233-0513 or eckerts.com
Features: Join Jill Eckert Tantillo for a night of Italian Fun. She will share delicious recipes using a variety of pastas and Italian wines. You will also taste some Italian cheeses.
Shop, Buy & Cook with Us
What: Kids Cooking class for 5- to 12-year-olds
When: 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday
Where: Eckert's Country Store, 951 S. Greenmount Road, Belleville
Cost: $15
Reservations: Required to 233-0513 or eckerts.com
Features: Take a tour around the store to taste and discuss how many pounds of produce will be needed for recipes. Each child will then be assigned to a shopping team with a list!. Once they've used their Eckert bucks to buy ingredients, it's off to the classroom to cook. Kids will learn about money, weights and measures.
