Back To School Means Mmm-marketing

Cabot Creamery Cooperative logo

Mmmm… Back to school. It sounds delicious; at least it does to parents and marketers everywhere. Hurried and harried parents not only like to see their kids off to school for some free babysitting, but they like to do so with the minimum amount of hassle. Making time-friendly recipes like the one below help:

Ingredients:

1/3 cup red or green grapes
1/2 ounce Cabot Mild Cheddar or Monterey Jack, cubed
Heaping tablespoon roasted almonds

Directions:

1. Combine in small bowl.

That would be for something called a Munch Bowl. Keep reading to see some others in the form of a press release from Cabot. (Which are juuuuust a little more involved.)

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Missing Corn Syrup

Corn syrup often gets overlooked in the pantry. Although Karo, the corn syrup people, have issued a press release containing sweet recipes, they seemed to have missed a good opportunity. Not only are the associated photos reminiscent of faded 70s cookbooks, but they are small and not at all appetizing. (Clicking on photo will not enlarge.)

Press release follows. With bonus chocolate ice cream recipe (and photo). There would be a link to their website, but they seemed to have missed that one too. Ouch. Enjoy… assuming you remember what Karo corn syrup looks like.

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Back To School: Beer Fridge!

Haier 1.7 Cu. Ft. HNSB02 Compact Mini Refrigerator

It’s that time of year again: time to hit the books… with empty beer cans, that is. No college dorm room would be complete without a mini fridge to keep uh, healthy groceries, cold and available at a moment’s notice. The Haier HNSB02 1.7 Cu-Ft Refrigerator/Freezer, White is small enough to tuck into a corner or under a desk, but large enough to store all the supplies needed for a night of… studying, of course. Continue on for the details, however don’t worry, there will not be a test.

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