Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: WEDNESDAY, July 7, 1993 TAG: 9309020315
SECTION: EXTRA PAGE: 3 EDITION: METRO
SOURCE: Almena Hughes
DATELINE: LENGTH: Short
News - and sometimes samples, too - of a number of these new entries, as well as word on cookbooks, contests, gadgets and more gewgaws than we could ever write about, cross our food desk every day. Here is a sample of some of the most intriguing, worst and best:
Not too long ago, a package arrived containing two shriveled brownish objects that at first glance might have been something obscene. Turns out they were Sonoma Dried Bananas from California-based Timber Crest Farms.
The peeled Cavendish bananas, like their common fresh counterparts, contain about 100 calories, depending on size. They can be stored up to six months in a refrigerator or for several months in the freezer. Look for them at health food stores, gourmet shops or larger supermarkets. Or order by calling (707) 433-8251.
Still in an adventurous vein, there's the Hiram Walker
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