Wednesday, April 23, 2008

Raisins From Biblical Days To Television Days





Thirteen Facts About Raisins
  1. Raisins are cholesterol-free;
  2. Low in sodium;
  3. Fat-free;
  4. Rich source of antioxidants;
  5. Four pounds of fresh grapes produce one pound of raisins;
  6. Raisin juice is a pure extract of raisins;
  7. It is a natural substitute for preservatives;
  8. It sweetens and colors natural baking goods;
  9. It can be used as a sugar substitute;
  10. Raisin paste is used in fillings for fine confections;
  11. Raisin paste inhibits molds;
  12. Raisin paste also extends shelf-life;
  13. Enhances flavor.

Just for fun,
here is a California Raisins commercial
with Ray Charles on the piano and singing.

13 comments:

  1. Hehe, what a great theme you have today for your 'word-filled wed'!! :) Happy days!

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  2. Gram made the BEST raisin cookies...like cake in a cookie...oh you made me think of these....
    great verse...
    just as I clicked to comment I saw the big ol' NUTELLA jar...HUGE Nutella fans my people are!!
    I'm going to read that one!

    love this place you have here!!
    lori

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  3. Awesome Girl, Awesome!!

    You should write a scripture theme book or cookbook!!

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  4. Ok so now I think I'd like to try a raisen cake. Blessings...

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  5. I love your mention of the Bible verse - even though I've read it, it never "clicked" like it did when I read it here. Thanks! Power to the raisin! :)

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  6. we love raisins here! one of our favorites! interesting facts! thanks!

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  7. Love the picture... of course, how could you not love a picture of food! LOL!

    Seriously, though, this is great and the scripture is perfect!

    Blessing to you!

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  8. I love your picture! Thanks for the information--I learned a lot about raisins!

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  9. I love raisons but only eat organic ones - otherwise I think of them as little packets of pesticides - ew. (I know I'm such a weirdo!)

    Happy TT!

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  10. Something that is good for you that actually tastes good! I love them; can sit munching them by the handful.

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  11. Raisins and celery are the only two foods on this planet that this vegetarian will not touch. But your list makes me think again....Very interesting!

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  12. I love the kind of food that tastes great and is also good for you!
    Thanks for sharing the facts :)

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