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5 Delicious Ways to Eat Bananas 1

Other than the fruit’s taste and health benefits, what makes the banana a kitchen staple is its versatility as an ingredient. It can be used for breakfast, snacks, and a variety of desserts. So if you’re looking for more delicious ways to eat bananas, here are a few ideas to help you out.

Introducing Value Medley Packs! 0

We are making our incredible Medley Packs available on our site for you to order at your leisure. Not only do we make these medleys available for snacking (check out our Freeze Dried Medleys), but we also provide you with the convenient ingredients to make soups, and to even add to your recipes while you’re cooking for yourself, your family, or for others.

Each medley is packaged with three of our popular quart jar size of products. We put together a variety of different products, ranging from dried beans (our famous instant cook beans that don’t need soaking, and are ready to eat in less than 20 minutes), to freeze dried fruits (who doesn’t love a good crunch?), to our dried spices and veggies that are integral for cooking flavorful and exciting meals. Each medley is priced well; so, you will be getting a little discount for each package than if you bought the separately.

Freeze Dried De-lite Medley– Veggie De-lite, Tropical De-lite, and Berry De-lite: Perfect for snacking or setting out as mini-appetizers.  

Freeze Dried Vegetable Medley– Freeze Dried Broccoli, Freeze Dried Sweet Potato, Freeze Dried Corn: Good for getting in some crunchy vegetables, without having to cook them, and to give to the kids who have issues with texture.

Freeze Dried Dark Fruit Medley– Freeze Dried Raspberries, Freeze Dried Cherries, Freeze Dried Blackberries: A great snack companion for those on-the-go, or to add to a lunch as a dessert.

Dried Spice Medley – Dried Onions, Dried Chives, Dried Sliced Garlic: Convenient spice mates for every kitchen.

Freeze Dried Autumn Fruit Medley – Freeze Dried Apples, Freeze Dried Apricots, Freeze Dried Whole Strawberries: Snacking, feeding to the kiddos, and adding to your breakfast and dessert – a snacker’s paradise.

Cream of Broccoli Soup Starter Medley – Dried Broccoli, Dried Potatoes, Dried Onions: Start making that cream of broccoli soup with this starter kit.

Freeze Dried Tropical Fruit Medley – Freeze Dried Bananas, Freeze Dried Pineapples, Freeze Dried Papayas: Delicious options for smoothies, busy professionals, and school lunches (along with a sweet note).

Instant Bean Medley – Dried Pinto Beans, Dried Navy Beans, Dried Kidney Beans: Handy for chili, making refried beans, or adding to your backpacking/ hiking meals.

Stew Starter Medley – Dried Green Beans, Dried Carrots, Dried Celery: Easy to reach options to add to that delicious stew simmering on that stove.

Black Bean Soup Starter Medley – Dried Black Beans, Dried Corn, Dried Celery: Make that black bean soup easily and enjoy the benefits.

Vegetarian Italian Soup Starter Medley - Dried Great Northern Beans, Dried Spinach, TVP Sausage Bits: Create a bowl of hearty, yet vegetarian, Italian Soup with this awesome medley.

Vegetable Soup Medley - Dried Vegetable Soup Mix, TVP Beef Bits, Dried Potatoes: Making vegetable soup is a breeze with this medley pack.

9 Ways to Eat Apples This Fall 2

Peeling and eating apples raw is just one way to enjoy them, but, since we're fans of the freeze dried version around here, we have found 9 surprising ways to enjoy apples to get the most out of them.

6 Reasons Why Cauliflower is the Superfood for the Weekly Menu 0

Curious to find out why cauliflower is all the rage these days? These 6 benefits will convince that this vegetable is a veritable superfood.

Why You Should Try Our Refried Beans 2

Beans are an essential pantry supply. They are also a delicious addition for outdoor activities as a healthy food package that fits right into your backpack or trail pack. You won’t need much time to prepare on the trail because they require minimal cooking.

Everything You Need to Know About TVP Bacon 0

Bacon makes everything taste better: breakfast, lunch, and a gourmet dessert (you read that right!). Unfortunately, bacon's reputation for being unhealthy and too heavy to consume on a regular basis pops up everywhere. The next best thing? Bacon bits TVP. This soy based food tastes and looks like our favorite breakfast staple, and is healthier and easier to cook with. If you've searched for a drool-worthy way to tone down your bacon addiction, here's everything you need to know about TVP Bacon Bits and their delicious affects on your taste buds.

TVP Bacon?

Short for Textured Vegetable Protein, TVP is a food product made from de-fatted soy flour. All the oils removed during processing make it healthier than the real bacon. TVP shows up in granules, so it looks a lot like ground beef or turkey.  This vegan treat is also jam packed with dietary fiber and protein. While its slight spongy texture may put off some people at first, TVP's taste is unique, often putting many non-vegan bites to shame.
One of our most popular TVP flavors is Bacon Bits. After regular, unflavored TVP mixes with certain herbs and spices, it's then smoked to perfection. If you want to add this food to your weekly menu, we recommend since they are easier to handle, cook, and sneak into meals.

Cook With TVP Bacon

What TVP Bacon Bits lacks in water (they are dehydrated) is made up in flavor, ready to be consumed as is or to use them to season your salads, pizza, soup, toasts, etc. Note that some recipes, which promote the whole quick-cooking mantra, don't require you to hydrate the Bacon Bits: you just add them to the mix and let the moisture from other ingredients rehydrate. If your recipe calls for hydrated TVP Bacon Bits, make sure to add one cup of warm water for every cup of the TVP you use. Set them aside for about 15 minutes, and when you come back, the Bacon Bits will look like regular Bacon Bits. They'll be ready to flavor up any dish: pasta sauces, casseroles, chili, and Sloppy Joes. Yum!

Why TVP Bacon Is Worth A Spot in Your Pantry

From saving you money to loading your body with nutrients, TVP Bacon Bits are nothing like their distant, fatty cousin (a.k.a. regular bacon). If you can't go without bacon's rich flavor for long, but hate to see your body suffer the health consequences, here are six reasons to stock up on this TVP ASAP.

• 100% Vegan

Despite their name, TVP Bacon Bits contain zero meat. In fact, they are solely made of soy flour (minus the oil) - 100% plant-based. Even though the product's description refers to bacon, this vegan treat has nothing to do with the favorite cured meat - except that it tastes like it. If you're thinking of vegan-izing your cabinet just a bit, TVP Bacon Bits should be at the top of your grocery list.

• Affordable

It's no secret that stocking up a vegan pantry can be expensive, but TVP, in general, and TVP Bacon Bits, in particular, are an exception to this rule. They are affordable and widely used. That's one of the reasons they are a weekly menu staple for facilities with limited resources, like schools. If you are on a budget, TVP Bacon Bits are a no-brainer.

• Versatile

Thanks to its granule form, this delicious meat substitute can be part of various dishes. You can add it in sauces, soups, baked goods, tacos, chili, and even desserts ( to balance the sweetness): from sautéeing and boiling to searing and simmering.

• Packed With Nutrients

TVP Bacon packs an impressive nutritional punch with several rockstar nutrients: fiber, protein, iron, calcium, phosphorous, and magnesium. It also boasts zero to low fat, since it's all removed during the de-fatting process. TVP Bacon Bits are the perfect way to satiate your hunger, feel fuller for longer, and promote those muscle gains.

• Tastes Awesome

TVP's mild, almost neutral flavor absorbs flavorings very well. Even though TVP Bacon Bits have a slightly more intense taste than the regular version, they can still absorb the flavors of the surrounding ingredients (onion, fresh herbs, etc.) and create a unique and ultra-delicious flavor palate. Who said dehydrated foods are not tasty?

• Long Shelf Life

TVP Bacon Bits has a long shelf life, lasting for a couple to many years, depending on how well you store it. Whether you are a fan of camping and the great outdoors or want to stock your survival/emergency cabinet with something bacon-y, this product fits the bill.

Takeaway

If you love your bacon piled on pancakes, stuffed in sandwiches, or crumbled on top of your ice cream, TVP is the healthy alternative you've always been looking for. This vegan delicacy tastes as wonderful as the real deal. You want to enjoy your favorite treat without worrying about the calories and fat? what are you waiting for? Click right here and get your hands on our delicious TVP bacon bits.