HOWDY
FRIENDS….from Mexican Food & Gifts To Go
www.texmextogo.com
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This
month friends, we’ve all gone nuts! Texas pecan nuts that is! So many of
you have inquired and waited for the 2004 crop to come rolling in, well
we received our pecans yesterday! This year, our friends at Rio Grande
Organic Pecan company have provided us with Western, Cheyenne and
Wichita pecan crops from their orchards. They are converting their
orchards into “certified organic” however this being the end of their
first conversion year, we call these pecans “naturals”. In two more
years, they will be certified organic.
They do not use any
chemical fertilizer in the orchards nor spray chemical pesticides. There
is no mistaking the flavor of these fresh, pure pecans. This crop was
harvested on 10.28.04, dried for 5 days, shelled, and delivered to us on
11.09.04…now that’s we call FRESH!
Click here to view our gift tin cans filled with these fresh pecans:
http://www.texmextogo.com/store/PPF/parameters/120_4/more_info.asp
Or possibly, you have a lot of Holiday baking to do, so let’s save a few
dollars:
http://www.texmextogo.com/store/PPF/parameters/121_3/more_info.asp
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Texas Pecans – Nutrition & Facts
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90% of the fats in pecans are unsaturated (about 60%
monounsaturated/30% polyunsaturated).
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A serving of pecans (30g) provides about 25 percent more
oleic acid than a serving of olive oil (one tablespoon).
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Pecans are cholesterol free, sodium free and fiber-rich.
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Pecans are a valuable plant protein source.
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Pecans have more than 19 vitamins & minerals.
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They are an excellent source of gamma tocopherol, an
important type of vitamin E.
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They contain concentrated amounts of natural plant
sterols, touted for their cholesterol-lowering ability and contain a
variety of phytochemicals.
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Nuts are recommended by the American Heart Association
and U.S. Dietary Guidelines as a desirable source of heart-healthy
unsaturated fat.
Pecans can double the cholesterol-lowering effectiveness of a traditional
heart-healthy diet,
according to a study published in The Journal of Nutrition, September
2001.
Pecans freeze beautifully – simply take out what you need, for baking or
as I do, for a great mid-day snack and re-seal the bag.
A few great recipes to add to your index cards:
Basil and Texas Pecan mixed Green Salad
10 ounces
mixed salad greens
1 tablespoon fresh basil, coarsely chopped
3/4 cup freshly grated mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated fresh Parmesan cheese
4 large tomatoes, cut into bite sized pieces
Salt, pepper to taste
1 cup chopped, toasted pecans (click
here to buy)
1/4 cup basil flavored olive oil
Mix together all ingredients. Toss lightly to coat with olive oil.
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Texas
Pecan Country Chicken
Ingredients:
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
8 ounces fresh mushrooms, chopped
1/2 small onion, diced or 6 green onions
2 tablespoons butter
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon French style mustard
1 tablespoon snipped fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 1/2 cups finely diced Texas pecans (click
here to buy)
1 cup fine bread crumbs
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
Directions:
On hard
surface with meat mallet, pound chicken to 1/4 inch thickness. Sprinkle
with salt and pepper. Sauté mushrooms and onions in butter. Cool. Mix
with cream cheese, mustard and thyme. Divide into 4 equal portions and
spread on each piece of chicken. Fold over ends and roll up, pressing
edges to seal.
Mix pecans, bread crumbs and parsley in a bowl. Dip chicken in butter,
then into crumbs, turning to coat. Place on greased baking sheet seam
side down. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes or until done. Makes 4
servings. Serve with rice and tossed salad.
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Texas
Pecan Cream Cheese Pie
Ingredients:
1 - 9” pie shell, baked at 375 degrees for 10 minutes
2 – 8oz. Philly cream cheese blocks.
¼ cup sugar
4 eggs
3 tsp. vanilla (best results using Mexican vanilla)
¾ cup Karo syrup.
2 Tbs. sugar
3 ounces chopped pecans (click
here to buy)
Directions:
Combine
cream cheese, ¼ cup sugar, 1 egg, and 2tsp vanilla in mixer bowl. Beat
until smooth.
In another bowl, beat 3 eggs, syrup, 2tbs sugar and 1tsp vanilla until
well mixed.
Pour cheese mixture into pie shell and spread evenly. Sprinkle with
pecans. Stir syrup mixture again and very carefully pour through a fork
over the pecans. Bake at 350-375 degrees until set (approx. 40-45
minutes). Serve chilled. Decorate with fresh mint leaves and fresh Texas
pecans.
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Orange
Sugar Pecans
Ingredients:
¼ cup fresh orange juice (1 orange)
Grated orange rind
½ cup sugar
2 cups Texas pecans (click
here to buy)
Directions:
Mix juice,
sugar and grated rind in a cooking pot. Bring to a full rolling boil.
Boil for one minute. Add Texas pecans. Stir gently and turn until all
liquid is absorbed. Pour on cookie sheet. Separate with a wooden spoon
and let harden
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For more
great tex-mex recipes, including many Holiday favorites, click on over
to this page…you’ll be there a while….http://www.texmextogo.com/Recipes.htm
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Holiday Shopping Has Begun!
Remember:
We can custom your gourmet food gifts where you choose the products and
the temperatures of the salsas as well. Simply give us a call
713.995.5502; if your choices can fit in the boxes…we will accommodate
you.
Remember:
We
have no control over the shipping - UPS that is - so please friends,
order early. UPS will not “guarantee delivery” after December
10th (for “ground” deliveries over 5 business days).
Order in November! Avoid the Holiday rush…just remember where you hid
everything!
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Our corporate or family gourmet gift boxes remain our best “special
event” sellers. This year we have added our exclusive Mexican hand blown
glass pieces and our tin cans filled with the good stuff ya can’t live
without!http://www.texmextogo.com/store/PPF/Category_ID/4/products.asp
And you’ll find more gifts and Christmas decorations looking over here;
http://www.texmextogo.com/store/PPF/Category_ID/2/products.asp
These pages should help you find a gift for that person who has
everything!
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We’ll be cooking and filling orders till year’s end, so to all our
wonderful friends and clients we wish to take a moment to thank you for
making 2004 such a super year for us! We cherish all the phone
calls, the emails and your testimonials thanking us for our great
products and customer service….
Have a
wonderful Holiday Season and a Happy New Year!
Feliz Navidad Prospero año y felicidad!
Be
healthy, be happy, be together and most of all…be safe.
See y’all in 2005........
Chef
Annie
chef@texmextogo.com
www.texmextogo.com
