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Facebook Recipe Contest Results

admin — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 18:01:02 +0000

Thank you to everyone who submitted recipes and voted in the Outside the Canister Recipe Contest. All of the top five recipes were delicious, and we’re itching to test out the other submissions. Of course, this was a competition, and there was one recipe that stood out from the others.

We are so pleased to give a year’s supply of Country Choice Organics to Kellie, creator of Powerhouse Poblanos! This was a flavor-packed combination of veggies and protein. The crew here at Country Choice Organic was excited to use steel cut oats for the stuffing — a surprising savory application that many of us had never tried. Delicious!

Thank you again to everyone who participated! The sharing doesn’t stop here — we’re always interested in hearing about how you use oats. Let us know what’s cooking in your kitchen!

Powerhouse Poblanos

10 Poblano peppers, tops removed deseeded and cleaned.
1 TBS extra virgin olive oil
12 oz lean pork loin, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 onion, diced
1 can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
½ cup corn
1 cup Country Choice Organic Steel Cut Oats, prepared
1 tsp cumin
½ tsp salt
½ tsp fresh ground pepper
1 jar mild salsa
8 oz shredded cheese

Preheat oven to 375F. Over your stove’s burner or under a broiler, char the outside of the peppers until blackened. Promptly place peppers in a brown bag and close to steam –about 5 minutes. Remove skins from the peppers. Meanwhile heat olive oil in a skillet, brown pork and add garlic and onion. Cook on medium until onions are tender. Mix onions, beans, corn, oats, and spices together. Stuff peppers with mixture and place in a baking dish. Pour salsa over top and finish with cheese. Bake until bubbly and cooked through, approximately 30 minutes. Serve!

How Do You Sow Your Wild Oats?

John — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 13:58:13 +0000

At Country Choice Organic we try to live healthy, active lifestyles. And like many of our customers, we’re always looking for new ways to stay motivated. So this summer, we are hosting a Facebook photo contest to find out how our fans keep fit and eat right.

To participate (and earn a chance to win a year’s supply of Country Choice Organic products), oat fans can submit a picture that shows how oats fuel their active lifestyle. Whether it’s a photo of a power-packed recipe or a pic of you and your friends refueling with an Oatmeal on the Run bar after a long run, we want to know how oats help you stay active and healthy.

Submit your photo before September 10 for a chance to win. A panel of Country Choice Organic employees will select the winning entry. To enter, visit: http://www.facebook.com/CountryChoiceOrganic

What Does Oprah Know?

John — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:35:23 +0000

For some time Oprah has called out Steel Cut Oats as her “favorite whole grain”. And who can argue…100% whole grain…helps reduce cholesterol…nutty texture…30 minute cook time…30 MINUTE COOK TIME?!? Okay, maybe it’s not so perfect (unless you have a chef).

All that changed on November 2 when we introduced Quick Cook Steel Cut Oats. Same whole grain goodness; same nutty, chewy texture, but with a 5-minute cook time puts Steel Cut Oats on your daily breakfast menu.

Look for Country Choice Organic Quick Cook Steel Cut Oats in your favorite store. The name’s a mouthful, but worth remembering. After all, you’ll get to enjoy a steaming bowl of steel cut oats everyday…just like Oprah!

They like us, they really like us!

John — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 20:51:10 +0000

It may go without saying, but here at Country Choice Organic we have a lot of love for our products. And while it’s a great thing to believe in what you make, it’s nice to know others do too.

That being said, we are proud to announce that recently a team of trainers, coaches, competitors, nutritionists, health care practitioners, industry writers, gym owners and sports, health & fitness retailers recognized three Country Choice Organic products as recipients of Shape You’s GearAwards. Shape You is a wholesale directory and community as well as a sport, health and fitness resource.

All within the natural and organic food products category, Country Choice Organic’s Oatmeal on the Run received the Seal of Excellence, Soft Baked Oatmeal Raisin Cookies received the Great GearAward and Steel Cut Oats received the Top GearAward.

Visit the Shape You Web site to view the complete winner list.