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MSI summer box and foodies

June 26, 2014 by Mary 26 Comments

 

MSI boxes with FedEX man.

Here’s our super happy FedEx man picking up our boxes under Marie’s watchful eye.

Our summer MARY’s secret ingredients (MSI) boxes sold out last week, way before our closing date of yesterday when they all shipped. They are on their way to all of you who ordered. We’re so excited about this box! It’s got great summer treats and I will be posting more wonderful recipes and ideas to use the products, making your BBQ and summer party days ahead a breeze. It turns out that this box is also gluten-free for those of you concerned with this area of your intake, but you would never know it, as everything is so delicious!

I read an editorial by Mark Bittman in the The New York Times yesterday. He was talking about the use of the word “foodies” and how it makes him cringe. How about you? Does it make you cringe too? Are you a “foodie” in search of the next hot restaurant? Or do you like to cook at home to be able to know exactly what you’re putting into your body? Or are you concerned about changing our eating habits or our whole society on the way food is produced, transported and eaten? He brings up some really valid points on all of this.

And then there was this other article I read just last week about how everyone is beating the drum about only eating local, farmer’s market food and really, that’s a very nice idea but you can’t feed a country our size this way. So they were suggesting using a combination of technology (think Wylie Dufresne or new versions of freeze dried) and local, to go way beyond the Alice Waters philosophy.

All are good ideas in my book. Anything that gets us back in the kitchen and makes us fully aware, to want to know what we’re putting into this delicate machine that is our bodies, is a great idea.

MSI open box.Which brings us back to our MSI box. Our whole concept here is to showcase new natural, good-for-you products that will surprise and inspire you and your cooking with fresh ideas to feed your body and keep it healthy. And if you cook with LOVE, you feed your soul too! Happy eating!!!

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  1. Roger Stowell says

    June 26, 2014 at 1:03 PM

    Good luck with your excellent project. With regard to the other points…I dislike the word “foodie” intensely and I can see why the NY Times journalist cringes at any sign of it. I’m with you on the insanity of suggesting that we all buy from our local markets..that’s just not going to work. The supermarkets have made real produce appear so expensive that the small market gardeners will all soon be out of business. That’s what it looks like here in deep French countryside.

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    • Mary Frances says

      July 19, 2014 at 6:29 PM

      Thanks Roger – terrible to hear what’s going on in your neck of the woods!

      Reply
  2. Evelyne@cheapethniceatz says

    June 26, 2014 at 3:18 PM

    Wow look at all those boxes, curious to see the content. I cringe more at the misuse of the word foodie!
    Evelyne@cheapethniceatz recently posted…Triple Decker Sandwich in B Major: Brie Blueberry & BaconMy Profile

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    • Mary Frances says

      July 19, 2014 at 6:31 PM

      The box contents are always a surprise – we reveal only after everyone has received them. Thanks Evelyne!

      Reply
  3. apuginthekitchen says

    June 26, 2014 at 6:14 PM

    Mary Frances, thats fantastic, so happy this venture is so successful, it really is wonderful. Can’t wait to get my Fall box.
    apuginthekitchen recently posted…Coco Lime Slushy – I’m A Whole Foods Finalist!!My Profile

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    • Mary Frances says

      July 19, 2014 at 6:32 PM

      Suzanne, the fall box is going to be extraordinary!! Thank you so much for your support – and the support for Feed The Children!

      Reply
  4. Maureen | Orgasmic Chef says

    June 26, 2014 at 8:23 PM

    I’m SO pleased to hear your new venture is a rousing success. I knew it would be from the start. You don’t do anything by halves!
    Maureen | Orgasmic Chef recently posted…Carseldine Farmers and Artisan MarketMy Profile

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    • Mary Frances says

      July 19, 2014 at 6:34 PM

      Thanks Maureen!!!! You’re a peach!! 🙂

      Reply
  5. Tandy | Lavender and Lime says

    June 27, 2014 at 12:02 AM

    Well done and congratulations!
    Tandy | Lavender and Lime recently posted…Recipe For Dried Plum And Almond RusksMy Profile

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    • Mary Frances says

      July 19, 2014 at 6:34 PM

      Thanks Tandy!! So sweet of you to say!!

      Reply
  6. Mandy - The Complete Book says

    June 27, 2014 at 12:11 PM

    Brilliant! Well done.
    🙂 Mandy xo
    Mandy – The Complete Book recently posted…Quick Coconut Chicken CurryMy Profile

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    • Mary Frances says

      July 19, 2014 at 6:35 PM

      Thanks so much Mandy!!

      I like your Quick Coconut Chicken Curry – may make it this week!

      Reply
  7. ela@GrayApron says

    June 27, 2014 at 2:02 PM

    Congratulations!

    ela h.

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    • Mary Frances says

      July 19, 2014 at 6:36 PM

      Thanks Ela!! 🙂

      Reply
  8. Lidia says

    June 28, 2014 at 5:06 AM

    I am a foodie, and proud of it! 🙂
    Lidia recently posted…Caipirinha – My Happy Drink during The World CupMy Profile

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    • Mary Frances says

      July 19, 2014 at 6:36 PM

      You go girl!! 🙂

      Reply
  9. Mimi says

    June 28, 2014 at 11:17 AM

    Foodie, food lover, gourmande… what the hell? who cares? Obviously mark bittman does, but I’d like to know why.
    Mimi recently posted…Baked Tomatillo BrieMy Profile

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    • Mary Frances says

      July 19, 2014 at 6:37 PM

      I think the overuse of it and the confused definition has become irritating to professionals in the field.

      Reply
  10. Jovina Coughlin says

    July 1, 2014 at 2:26 PM

    I love your rib recipe in the Newsletter. Have to try it soon.
    Jovina Coughlin recently posted…Grilled Salads For Those Really Hot Days !My Profile

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    • Mary Frances says

      July 19, 2014 at 6:39 PM

      Oh I’m so glad Jovina!! How did your ribs turn out on Memorial Day with the Sweetwater Spice Brine – did you use it?

      Reply
  11. Hotly Spiced says

    July 1, 2014 at 5:57 PM

    Congrats on your new venture. I’m so glad it’s a big success. I really do agree with eating local, fresh produce sourced by family farmers rather than food served up by big corporations xx
    Hotly Spiced recently posted…In My Kitchen, July 2014My Profile

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    • Mary Frances says

      July 19, 2014 at 6:41 PM

      I am totally in your camp, Charlie, but it’s just not possible to feed everyone like that, unfortunately. We’ve got to find some happen medium, sans the chemicals and hormones.

      Reply
  12. afracooking says

    July 13, 2014 at 4:00 PM

    Congratulations on such a exiting step! Wishing you the best of luck!

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    • Mary Frances says

      July 19, 2014 at 6:42 PM

      Thank you Afra!!

      Reply
  13. Francesca says

    August 31, 2014 at 12:48 PM

    Thats fab new Mary! Congrats!
    Francesca recently posted…Mexican Inspired Corn CobsMy Profile

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    • Mary Frances says

      September 2, 2014 at 5:30 PM

      Thanks Francesca!!

      Reply

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