Rice Bran Oil

I haven't tried Rice Bran Oil so when I saw this gorgeous bottle I knew I had to try it. The oil itself is made from GMO-free basmati rice, no pesticides, no herbicides and Hexane free. It is gluten free, has zero cholesterol and trans fat, has a high smoke point of 495ºF!, and rich with natural antioxidants... Vitamin E, Omega 6 and Gamma Oryzanol. The bottle states it has 47 times more antioxidants than olive oil and just 1 tablespoon provides you with all of your daily vitamin E! 

To find out more about Rice Bran Oil and other Ecoideas products click *here* 

Another cold day today. Stay warm everyone! - JD 

Camelina Oil & Roasted Chickpeas

The other day while at the butcher's I bought a bottle of Three Farmers - Camelina Oil. I was intrigued because I have never heard of Camelina oil or Three Farmers. It is a Canadian Company. The oil is high in Vitamin E and Omega-3. It has a smoke point of 475º and is Non-GMO. The flavour has subtle hints of asparagus with a bit of nuttiness. Which makes this perfect for salads and cooking. Each bottle has a traceable code on the back so that you may Trace Your Food on their website. I traced mine and found when the bottle I bought was seeded and harvested, growing conditions throughout the year, growing conditions upon harvesting and the farmer! This is a very interesting way to further connect the consumer with the product. Which reiterates the theme: Farm to Fork even more so. 

I made a salad dressing using the Camelina oil and it was absolutely tasty. One of my best salad dressings I have made so far. 

  

Who can resist anything maple, not  me. I bought their roasted chickpeas... in maple frosted. These are a great snack and wonderful to add to a salad. They are high in fibre, protein and magnesium. With a source of iron and Omega-3. They are also nut-free and gluten-free. They too come with a traceable code that provides more information on how the chickpeas are grown. 

For more information on Three Farmers and their products click *here*

- JD