Archive for January, 2012

Support SAVORx on Kickstarter

Why are we introducing SAVORx?

Simple… We like flavors that are Clean, Fresh, Big and Bold.

As you likely know, ManPans cookware does not impart any flavor at all to your food as some cookware does.  Our cookware is totally inert so that your food will impart the exact flavors of the food that you intend to prepare for your friends and family.

So, it is natural that as “foodies” we want to experience true flavors that are Big and Bold with the freshest of ingredients.

How Much Flavor Are You Missing Out On?

Fresh Whole SpicesOften even discerning foodies will go out of their way to find the freshest local ingredients and the freshest herbs.  But when it comes to spices many live in the dark ages, settling for a ground product that has been sitting around for who knows how long being constantly degraded by ultraviolet light in clear glass containers.

Light, Air, Moisture, and Heat – the Enemies of Spices

Even Coffee aficionados know that if you want the best full flavored cup of coffee, it needs to be fresh ground.  Until that point it should be appropriately sealed in a UV, air and moisture proof package in a cool area to retain the essential oils that impart the excellent flavors and aromas when freshly ground.  Think Starbucks.  Not good coffee.  Excellent coffee.  Worth paying more for.  Our taste buds just know.

So, why not fresh spices too?

Chef Pete Taylor

Well, we found one man, Spiceologist & Chef, Pete Taylor, in nearby Coeur d’Alene, Idaho that intends to change all that for us.

Pete wants to empower you to change the way you flavor your food by bringing fresh quality spices to your kitchen in their natural whole form so that you can experience the true flavors of those spices, taking your culinary preparations and savory experiences to a whole new level.  But to do so he needs our (and your) help.

Enter KickStarter, a company that we saw featured months ago on National TV that brings to the attention of the public budding entrepreneurs with ideas that people can “vote” for by pledging as little as one dollar to help that American business person get their company to the next level.

It’s a little like the show Shark Tank, but without the sharks.  Entrepreneurial dreams can be made… or not.  There are just you and me and those we spread the word to that can help an idea and a business take off.  Well, Pete has put his company on Kickstarter.  But, he only has about 30 days to raise the $12,000 he needs to get things going.   He has provided all the details for you to review on his SAVORx vision on Kickstarter.

We think Kickstarter is a grand platform for American entrepreneurs, and that SAVORx is worthy of consideration for all U.S. foodies to assist in becoming a prosperous new American company, something our country definitely needs more of.

So we are spreading the word.  We hope you will do the same.  Just check SAVORx out on Kickstarter.com

OH…. Did we forget to mention… the REWARDS for making a pledge?

… here’s a partial list of things that you can receive depending on your pledge level:

  • a private link to watch Pete’s reaction after eating the worlds hottest Pepper, the Ghost Chile Pepper. (Over 1 million Scoville units, and is 400 times hotter than Tobasco)
  • one of his recipe spice packs filled with the perfect amount of spices to make a gourmet meal for four
  • a Granite Mortar & Pestle and a years subscription to his Recipe Spice Club (12 Recipe Spice Packs)
  • Electric Spice Grinder
  • Get a Spice Blend named after you!
  • Stack-able Spice Tins
  • Be a Superstar by making Your signature Dish on the SAVORx Cooking Show!
  • Pete will tattoo your name or business name on his body, tastefully of course
  • Trip to the Spice Capital of the World: Exotic India and be part of a Documentary… How cool is that?

And there are more Goodies.  To get all the spicy details and see the video of Pete actually eating a Ghost Chile Pepper, go to kickstater and make a pledge, even if only $1, to help this entrepreneur launch a soon to be great American business.

Click the below Image to Watch the Video – Warning do not attempt this at home!

Click this image to watch the video of Pete eating a Ghost Chile Pepper

Man Pans Pizza Pans

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Every Monday night is homemade pizza night. We’ve been doing this for the past year since it is an easy meatless meal. :) I made my dough for a while, but then we went gluten free for a month. We were testing to see if gluten was causing any behavioral and digestion issues with E, but it made no difference. But while we were on the gluten free kick, I discovered the best pre-made pizza crust from Udi’s. So now we go back and forth depending on how busy I am throughout my day.

A few weeks ago ManPans released their new pizza line and sent me a Perforated Pizza Pan to review. My family is in love! We love crispy crust that’s not too greasy. With traditional pans, you have to spray with oil and sometimes it can ruin the pizza. With the ManPans perforated pizza pan you don’t need to use any cooking spray and the crust turns out perfectly crisp every time!

Since we’ve had the 16″ ManPans pizza pan, we’ve tried homemade crust and Udi’s and both have been the best pizza’s we’ve had yet. I also have used the pizza pan to reheat zucchini bread which gave it the crispness I was looking for. Here are some pictures of some of the yumminess we’ve cooked:

  

We all like different toppings, so usually it’s a mixed pizza. :) We also participate in meatless Monday, so we do fruits and veggies on the pizza- unless we have leftover chicken in the fridge. I use cheeses like fetta, ricotta, mozzarella, parm, romano, cheddar, and some mixed varieties. I also make our own sauce which is organic tomato paste, organic tomato sauce, organic italian seasoning, and organic garlic. I’m allergic to onions so we can’t use store bought stuff.

The ManPans Perforated Pizza Pan specs are:

  • Perforated Pizza Pan 16″ in diameter pizza pan
  •  Very durable, made of heavy 14-gauge (.063″) hard anodized aluminum.
  • The perforation adds more snap to bottom of crust.
  • The easy grip-lip makes removing your pizza from oven easy with an oven mitt.
  • The perfect pan for home with commercial durability and performance Easy grip-lip rim
  • Commercial Quality Hard Anodized .080 Aluminum Exceptional Durability
  • PTFE Free, Water-Based Release Coating: Gem-X2 Easy Clean Up Heat Safe to 700 Degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Only $21.99!!

ManPans uses .080 aluminum that is is coated with Gem-X2. Not only are the pans non-toxic they are manufactured in a eco-friendly way. You can read more about that here. The Gem-X2 release coating is water-based, and is 100% PTFE free and free from any fluoropolymer coatings. The coating will not scratch or flake off into your food.

Until January 1, 2012 you can get a FREE Perforated Pizza Pan with every $150 purchase. To receive your free pizza pan, just add it to your order, then at checkout go to “Redeem a Coupon” and enter the following code: pizzatreat2011. The cost of the pizza pan will automatically be removed.

All ManPans are:

  • Made in the USA
  • Non-toxic and stick resistant surface
  • Durable and metal utensil safe
  • Green, Eco-friendly Manufacturing
  • Guaranteed: 30-day money back and limited lifetime warranty
The new Pizza line consists of a Pizza pantwo 9″ pie pans, and a pizza rocker knife- which I must get!

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