Veggie Bits

Concentrate on Fruit Flavor

Eden Foods, which makes Edensoy products, has introduced two new organic fruit concentrates, one from heirloom apples and one from Montmorency tart pie cherries. Just add six parts water, and you have a refreshing juice drink. Or use these concentrates in smoothies and desserts, as a syrup for pancakes and waffles, or to convert teas and sparkling waters into holiday punches.

Write Eden Foods, Inc., 701 Tecumseh Road, Clinton, MI 49236, or call them at (517) 456-7424. You may also contact them at [email protected] or visit their website <www.edenfoods.com>.

Pre-Milled Flax Seed Makes Baking Easier

The holidays are around the corner, and that means... an abundance of baked goods, of course! Many new recipes suggest using flax flour, but that can often involve grinding the seeds yourself. Hodgson Mill has saved bakers a step with their milled flax seed, which provides the same fiber and omega-3 fatty acids as the whole seeds but eliminates the hassle of crushing them.

Contact Hodgson Mill, Inc., at 1203 Niccum Avenue, Effingham, IL 62401. Their phone number is (217) 347-0105, and their fax is (217) 347-0198. Their website is <www.hodgsonmill.com>.

For Lunch, Think Fast!

Fantastic Foods' Fast Naturals Ready Meals are convenient entrées that do not need to be refrigerated before use and heat up in only 5 minutes. Those with hearty appetites may find them a little small, but they make wonderful side dishes as well as main courses. All six of the varieties are vegetarian; the Pad Thai with Rice Noodles, Thai Lemon Grass with Rice Noodles, Spanish Paella, and 3-Bean Chili are vegan.

You may contact Fantastic Foods at 580 Gateway Drive, Napa, CA 94558, or at (800) 288-1089. You may also e-mail [email protected], or simply refer to their website at <www.fantasticfoods.com>.

Pig Out at a Virginia B&B

The White Pig is a vegan bed & breakfast at Briar Creek Farm, a 170-acre orchard near Charlottesville, VA. The guesthouse was named for the eldest of the owners' miniature pot-bellied pigs, while the suites honor its younger siblings and are decorated with antiques that reflect their personalities. Guests can even give these namesakes a belly rub as they roam the farm's grounds.

The inn offers breakfast choices like granola with soy yogurt, fruit-topped waffles, scrambled tofu with home fries and whole wheat toast, and chocolate chip pancakes with vegan sausage. Afternoon tea may feature iced organic herbal teas with fresh baked goods, or wine served with vegan cheese, crackers, and fruits. Guests can also request vegan bag lunches and dinners to take with them on visits to Monticello, Walton's Mountain Museum, or other nearby attractions.

For more information, contact The White Pig Bed & Breakfast, 5120 Irish Road, Schuyler, VA 22969, or at (434) 831-1416. You can also e-mail [email protected] or visit the inn's website at <www.thewhitepig.com>.