en-us Copyright 2010 Mon, 6 Sep 2010 10:35:05 -18000 http://eldens.com News, Events and Specials for Elden's Food Fair http://eldens.com/specials/eldens.php <img src="http://eldens.com/specials/eldens/2010-09-05/pg1.jpg" /> http://eldens.com http://eldens.com http://eldens.com http://eldens.com http://eldens.com http://eldens.com http://eldens.com http://eldens.com http://eldens.com http://eldens.com http://eldens.com http://eldens.com/blog/2010/06/25/what-makes-creekstone-farms-premium-black-angus-beef-superior/ USDA Certification The Creekstone Farms Premium Black Angus Beef program is one of the few branded programs certified by the USDA. This certification ensures superior products through more stringent guidelines and on going inspections. Verifiable Black Angus Genetics It all starts with Superior Black Angus Genetics. We seek out the cream of the crop when it comes to Black Angus cattle. Unlike many Black Angus beef programs which base their programs on hide color, the cattle we procure come from verifiable Black Angus genetics. Hide color alone does not guarantee quality. Raised And Grazed In The USA Do you know where your beef comes from? At Creekstone Farms we process only the finest Premium Black Angus Beef, all born and bred in the USA. Not Mexico or Canada. So that means not only do we support local farms, but we also ensure our beef has met some the most rigid food safety standards anywhere. Humane Animal Treatment One of the things we know is that Humanely Treated animals produce superior tasting and more tender beef. Every step of the way—from birth to processing, we ensure our animals are handled compassionately and humanely. In fact, our processing plant was designed with animal welfare in mind by Dr. Temple Grandin.(www.templegrandin.com) High Quality Feed For the majority of their lives our Black Angus cattle graze on lush pasture land throughout the mid-west. Prior to processing each animal is feed a high quality corn-based feed ration that enhances meat tenderness and flavor. <strong><strong>State Of The Art Processing</strong></strong> Not many beef producers own a facility that process their cattle exclusively—we do! Because we own the facility, we control every aspect of production ensuring only the highest quality products are produced. http://eldens.com/blog/2010/06/25/winner-of-boat/ The winner of the Bass Tracker Fishing Boat is Brad Anderson. Have fun fishing Brad. I included the Boat and Trailer Liecense for you also. Have a Great time Fishing. Dennis Christensen http://eldens.com http://eldens.com http://eldens.com http://eldens.com http://eldens.com http://eldens.com/blog/2010/05/17/where-is-the-time-gone/ Plant Time ! its busy here. We had a terrific weekend for plant sales. Thanks to everyone coming here and to all the had working peolple we have helping. Tuesday we are getting in some 19 Inch patio planters. These are huge and will be priced at 49.99. 2 or more 39.99 each. But when they are gone thats it! Oh yeah to get the 39.99 for 2 or more just tell the checkout person- (Dennis Sent You.) http://eldens.com http://eldens.com http://eldens.com/blog/2010/05/03/its-may-already/ Happy May Day! I cannot believe its May. Flowers are out, Fishng opener, Rib Fest and Memorial Day just around the corner. Enjoy the season and have fun doing it. My goal this season is to go to as many Twins Games as I can. With the new Target Field to watch them at and sit outside is such a great time. Its the way it was intended. What do you think of our new web page design? Let us know. Don't forget to print off a coupon for $5 off any 12 inch hanging basket this Sunday for Mothers Day. I will be having a special on 10 inch Tub Geraniums this Weekend. Stop by to see this GREAT PRICE!! Friday, Saturday and Sunday Only!! Have a Great Day Dennis Christensen OwnerOperator Eldens Food Fair http://eldens.com/blog/2010/05/03/happy-mothers-day/ The family is like a garden with joy for all to share, With tender, growing blossoms that thrive on love and care, And when the flowers are gathered for a very special day, They make a bright and beautiful happiness bouquet. ~Mary Loberg http://eldens.com http://eldens.com/blog/2010/04/26/lets-plant/ We are in full swing for plants now. Everything is on SALE. Also the plants are looking GREAT! We also have potting soil and mulch for sale again this year. Checkout the Tumbling Tomatoe Plants in a Basket. They already have tomatoes on them and loaded with flowers for more to come. The bleeding hearts will be here Monday or Tuesday. They are only 6.99 for a gallon pot. If you have any questions about planting, I can help you. Just ask for Dennis. I love plants and have been growning since I was 13 years old. I was actually taught by a lady that came over on the Titanic. Louise Pope. Check out the Lilies, they are super and full of blooms. They will come back year after year and are easy to care for. Starting today if you spend $25.00 on plants you get a free 6 pack of 7Up. Value $2.99. Thats a deal. Well, have fun planting and check our ad on page 5 for many great deals on plants and baskets. Dennis Christensen Owner/Operator Eldens Food Fair http://eldens.com http://eldens.com/blog/2010/04/20/flowers-flowers-flowers/ We have been busy, both getting ready, plus selling flowers already. This week we are getting in a larger truck load of plants. The season is early this year. So if you see something you like, you better grab it! I was told by our supplier that things are going fast. Lets hope we can get pepper plants this year. The vegetables last year were a short supply. Green pepper plants were a premuim if you could find them. this year we are putting in a watering system to better water the plants. Should be great for all of us, including the plants. This friday will be a busy day with the full truck load. It should be here early in the day. I am looking forward to a fun season with plants. Good luck planting..... Dennis Christensen OwnerOperator Elden's Food Fair http://eldens.com http://eldens.com http://eldens.com/blog/2010/04/05/try-a-sample-of-this-this-friday-and-saturday/ This Friday and Saturday we will be sampling a favorite of yours from the Beer and Wine Tasting event as well as the event at the Mall the past month. <strong>Brie Cheese on Mini Toast with Fig Spread.</strong> All will be on sale, this weekend. http://eldens.com/blog/2010/04/05/take-me-out-to-the-ball-game/ Stop by the store and register to win some prizes we are giving away. One Twins Baseball Grill. I have many shirts and hats for you to win also. We have 2 sets of Tickets. (4 tickets per set) instead of just 2. Now you can take the family if you win. Good Luck! Dennis http://eldens.com/blog/2010/04/05/ice-out-contest-winners/ Congratulations to the following winners of the Ice Out Contest. The Official Date was April 2nd 2010. And the Winners each get an $25 Gift card from Elden's Arlene Surila Mike Marboe Janet Bolm Don Grant http://eldens.com http://eldens.com/blog/2010/04/02/we-have-flowers/ Well, I could not wait. The weather has been nice and I thought it would be nice to have flowers for Easter. The Items are: 4 Pack Pansies .99 pack 6 Pack Basket Pansies 4.99 6 Pack Basket Wave Petunia 6.99 4" Potted Primrose 1.59 10" Bulb Garden 9.99 Use this for an Easter Gift. They will be bloomimg shortly These are all cold weather plants and will be great to plant now. Happy Easter Dennis Christensen OwnerOperator Elden's Food Fair http://eldens.com http://eldens.com/blog/2010/03/22/new-stuff/ We now have our flower counter on the web site. The photos are of pictures of some of the product we had here at the store last year. I'm looking forward to seeing the flowers on display. They are so pretty and smell wonderful. Dennis Watch for the easter egg hunt on our web site!!!!!! http://eldens.com/blog/2010/03/22/spring-is-here-yipppeeee/ Spring is here Yipppeeee.... Now we just need the lakes to open up and we will be so happy. Last Sunday, we were at the mall in Alex, we were part of the event Home , Garden & Health Show. You could tell spring is here. we had a great day of weather and no one was about to spend it at a mall. Thanks to all who came out and saw us on saturday. We had a terrific crowd. People sampled many things and we loved it. Made our day fly by. Thanks to my staff that helped do the event. Dennis Christensen Owner/Operator Eldens Food Fair http://eldens.com http://eldens.com/blog/2010/03/08/irish-sayings/ We all become Irish this time of year, or wish we were. Here are some saying from the Irish Folklore. Enjoy Them Dennis Christensen Owner Operator Elden's Food Fair May the light always find you on a dreary day. When you need to be home, may you find your way. May you always have courage to take a chance And never find frogs in your underpants. Here's to lying, stealing, and cheating! May you lie to save a friend; May you steal the heart of the one you love; and may you cheat death. As you slide down the banister of life, may the splinters never point in the wrong direction. Here's to the old lady up the hill. If she won't drink it, I will! May the dust from your wagon wheels blind the eyes of your enemies. Here's wishing you the top o' life without a single tumble. Here's wishing you the smiles o' life and not a single grumble. Here's wishing you the best o' life and not a claw about it. Here's wishing you the joy in life and not a day without it. May Christ and His Saints stand between you and harm. Mary and her Son. Patrick with his staff. Martin with his mantle. Brigid with her veil. Michael with his shield. And God over all with His strong right hand. May the dust from your wagon wheels blind the eyes of your enemies. Here's wishing you the top o' life without a single tumble. Here's wishing you the smiles o' life and not a single grumble. Here's wishing you the best o' life and not a claw about it. Here's wishing you the joy in life and not a day without it. May Christ and His Saints stand between you and harm. Mary and her Son. Patrick with his staff. Martin with his mantle. Brigid with her veil. Michael with his shield. And God over all with His strong right hand. And may trouble avoid you wherever you go. May the sun shine all day long, Everything go right and nothing go wrong. May those you love bring love back to you And may all the wishes you wish come true! Walls for the wind And a roof for the rain, And drinks beside the fire. Laughter to cheer you And those you love near you. And all that your heart may desire May your blessings outnumber the shamrocks that grow, . http://eldens.com http://eldens.com http://eldens.com/blog/2010/02/21/left-over-chicken/ We have a great price on frozen chicken breast this week. 2.99 for a 2.5lb bag with a $10 purchase. Here is a great recipe. I never have been a big fan of chicken pot pie, mainly because I can't stand the taste of peas, but this was great. I just pick out the peas on my portion. Let me know if you try this Dennis Ingredients1 package (10 ounces) Pepperidge Farm® Puff Pastry Shells 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves (about 1 pound), cut into 1-inch pieces 1 can (about 15 ounces) Veg-All® or other mixed vegetables 1 can (10 3/4 ounces) Campbell's® Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup (Regular or 98% Fat Free) DirectionsPrepare the pastry shells according to the package directions. Heat the oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until well browned, stirring often. Stir the vegetables and soup in the skillet and heat to a boil. Reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook until the chicken is cooked through, stirring occasionally. Spoon the chicken mixture into the pastry shells and top with the pastry tops. http://eldens.com http://eldens.com/blog/2010/02/17/paczkis/ Poland Singular Noun is Paczek (pohn-check) Plural Noun is Paczki (punch-key) Paczki (punch-key) Day is the feast of plenty before the Lenten fast begins. It is the last day of gaiety in Karnawal time, the period between Christmas and Lent. This is the time for sleigh parties called Kulig. To mark the last moments of excess before the austerity of Lenten sacrifice, Polish Roman Catholics celebrate Paczki Day. On this day the traditional deep fried pastries (something like jelly doughnuts) are enjoyed throughout the world's Polonias. This joyous activity precedes the Gorzkie Zale (lamentation services) of Lent in Polonian churches. In Poland, Paczki Day takes place the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday, called Tlusty Czwartek (Fat Tuesday). Long lines form in front of the bakeries in Polonia, and millions of Paczki are sold. In United States Polonia, Paczki Day takes place the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday, traditionally called Fat Tuesday in Carnival. Polish American bakeries also supply Paczki in the hundreds of thousands that day. Often in American Polonia, Paczki Day is celebrated with polka dances. In Roman Catholic grammar schools throughout American Polonia, children enjoy Paczki at school on that day." 18 paczki Ingredients 12 egg yolks (or six whole eggs, see note) 1 teaspoon salt 2 (1/4 ounce) packages active dry yeast 1/4 cup warm water 1/3 cup room temperature butter 1/2 cup sugar 4 1/2 cups flour 1/3 cup rum or brandy 1 cup scalded whipping cream 1 1/2 cups preserves or cooked prunes or cooked apples or poppy seed filling oil (for deep frying, The old-timers used lard, but vegetable oil will work(I use peanut oil.) Directions 1 Beat egg yolks with the salt in the small bowl of an electric mixer at high speed until the mixture is thick and piles softly, about 7 minutes. 2 Soften yeast in warm water. 3 Cream butter, add sugar to it gradually, beating until fluffy. 4 Slowly beat in the softened yeast. 5 Stir one fourth of the flour into the yeast mix. 6 Add rum/brandy and half of the cream. 7 Beat in another fourth of the flour. 8 Stir in remaining cream. 9 Beat in half of the remaining flour and then the egg yolk mixture. 10 Beat for 2 minutes. 11 Gradually beat in the remaining flour until the dough blisters. 12 Cover the bowl with plastic wrap. 13 Set in a warm place to rise. 14 When it has doubled in bulk, punch it down. 15 Cover and let rise again until doubled. 16 Punch it down again. 17 Roll dough on a floured surface to about 3/4 inch thickness. 18 Cut out 3 inch rounds using a cookie cutter or glass. 19 Put 1 tablespoon of filling in the center of half the circles. 20 Brush the edges with water. 21 Top with the remaining rounds. 22 Seal the edges very well. 23 Cover the paczki on a floured surface. 24 Let rise about 20 minutes. 25 Deep fry in the hot fat until they are golden brown on both sides. 26 Sprinkle with powdered sugar or drizzle with honey. http://eldens.com http://eldens.com/blog/2010/02/08/february-is-heart-month/ Heart Disease is the Number One Cause of Death About every 25 seconds, an American will have a coronary event. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States and is a major cause of disability. The most common heart disease in the United States is coronary heart disease, which often appears as a heart attack. In 2009, an estimated 785,000 Americans had a new coronary attack, and about 470,000 will have a recurrent attack. About every 25 seconds, an American will have a coronary event, and about one every minute will die from one.1 The chance of developing coronary heart disease can be reduced by taking steps to prevent and control factors that put people at greater risk. Additionally, knowing the signs and symptoms of heart attack are crucial to the most positive outcomes after having a heart attack. People who have survived a heart attack can also work to reduce their risk of another heart attack or a stroke in the future. For more information on heart disease and stroke, visit CDC's Division for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention. Diseases and Conditions That Put Your Heart at Risk Other conditions that affect your heart or increase your risk of death or disability include arrhythmia, heart failure, and peripheral artery disease (PAD). High cholesterol, high blood pressure, obesity, diabetes, tobacco use, and secondhand smoke are also risk factors associated with heart disease. For a full list of diseases and conditions along with risk factors and other health information associated with heart disease, visit the American Heart Association. Know Your Signs and Symptoms Some heart attacks are sudden and intense; however, most heart attacks start slowly, with mild pain or discomfort. Often people affected aren't sure what's wrong and wait too long before getting help. Here are signs that can mean a heart attack is happening: Chest discomfort. Most heart attacks involve discomfort in the center of the chest that lasts more than a few minutes, or that goes away and comes back. It can feel like uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness, or pain. Discomfort in other areas of the upper body. Symptoms can include pain or discomfort in one or both arms, the back, neck, jaw, or stomach. Shortness of breath. May occur with or without chest discomfort. Other signs. These may include breaking out in a cold sweat, nausea, or lightheadedness. The American Heart Association, the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, the American Red Cross, and the National Council on Aging have launched a new "Act in Time" campaign to increase people's awareness of heart attack and the importance of calling 9-1-1 immediately at the onset of heart attack symptoms. Find the links here. Secondhand Smoke Exposure and Cardiovascular Effects A new report by The Institute of Medicine finds even brief exposure to secondhand smoke can trigger a heart attack. Tobacco smoke can cause health problems not only for smokers, but also for people around them. Breathing secondhand smoke increases a person's risk for a heart attack and other heart conditions.2 Visit the CDC Office on Smoking and Health Web site for more detailed information about the IOM Report on Secondhand Smoke Exposure and Cardiovascular Effects including: Analysis of the report findings. Animation of how secondhand smoke affects the cardiovascular system. CDC statement on report findings. Healthy Lifestyle: Diet and Nutrition, Exercise and Fitness A healthy diet and lifestyle are the best weapons you have to fight heart disease. Many people make it harder than it is. It is important to remember that it is the overall pattern of the choices you make that counts. As you make daily food choices, base your eating pattern on these recommendations: Choose lean meats and poultry without skin and prepare them without added saturated and trans fat. Select fat-free, 1% fat, and low-fat dairy products. Cut back on foods containing partially hydrogenated vegetable oils to reduce trans fat in your diet. Cut back on foods high in dietary cholesterol. Aim to eat less than 300 mg of cholesterol each day. Cut back on beverages and foods with added sugars. Choose and prepare foods with little or no salt. Aim to eat less than 2,300 mg of sodium per day. All persons who have hypertension, all middle-aged and older adults, and all blacks should consume no more than 1,500 mg of sodium per day. If you drink alcohol, drink in moderation. That means no more than one drink per day if you're a woman and two drinks per day if you're a man. Keep an eye on your portion sizes. See CDC's Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity Web site for more tips on nutrition. Physical activity in your daily life is an important step to preventing heart disease. You can take a few simple steps at home, at work, and at play to increase the amount of physical activity in your life. See CDC's physical activity Web site for tips and more information. Women and Heart Disease: Quick Facts Although heart disease is sometimes thought of as a "man's disease," it is the leading cause of death for both women and men in the United States, and women account for nearly 50% of heart disease deaths. In 2006, heart disease was the cause of death in nearly 316,000 females.3 Heart disease is often perceived as an "older woman's disease," and it is the leading cause of death among women aged 65 years and older. However, heart disease is the third leading cause of death among women aged 25-44 years and the second leading cause of death among women aged 45-64 years. Remember that many cases of heart disease can be prevented! 4 For more information and facts on women and heart disease, see the Women and Heart Disease Fact Sheet. CDC's WISEWOMAN Program The mission of CDC's WISEWOMAN program is to provide low-income, under- or uninsured 40- to 64-year-old women with the knowledge, skills, and opportunities to improve diet, physical activity, and other lifestyle behaviors to prevent or delay cardiovascular and other chronic diseases. WISEWOMAN provides these additional services: Screening for chronic disease risk factors. Dietary, physical activity, and smoking cessation interventions. Referral and follow-up as appropriate. For more information on how you can take advantage of these services, visit WISEWOMAN and click on program locations. Women and Heart Disease Campaigns Go Red For Women is the American Heart Association's nationwide movement that celebrates the energy, passion, and power women have to band together and wipe out heart disease. Thanks to the participation of millions of people across the country, the color red and the red dress have become linked with the ability all women have to improve their heart health and live stronger, longer lives. The Heart Truth Campaign is a national awareness campaign for women about heart disease. The campaign created and introduced the Red Dress as the national symbol for women and heart disease awareness in 2002 to deliver an urgent wakeup call to American women. The Red Dress alerts women of The Heart Truth message: "Heart Disease Doesn't Care What You Wear–It is the #1 Killer of Women." National Wear Red Day is a day when Americans nationwide will wear red to show their support for women's heart disease awareness. This observance promotes the Red Dress symbol and provides an opportunity for everyone to unite in this life-saving awareness movement by showing off a favorite red dress, shirt, or tie, or Red Dress Pin. Participate in National Wear Red Day—Everyone (men too) can support the fight against heart disease in women by wearing red on February 5, 2010. See CDC's Office of Women's Health, Wear It Well: Women and Heart Disease Prevention. Men and Heart Disease: Quick Facts In 2006, heart disease was the cause of death in 315,706 American men.3 The average age for a first heart attack for men is 66 years. Almost half of men who have a heart attack under age 65 die within 8 years. Between 70% and 89% of sudden cardiac events occur in men. For more information and facts about men and heart disease, visit the Men and Heart Disease Fact Sheet. Interactive Tools to Help Guide Your Everyday Choices Know your heart numbers. Find out what you can do to improve and maintain these numbers—and live a longer, stronger life. Learn and Live Quiz. Take our quiz to learn your risk for heart disease. Register after the quiz and we'll send you a free cookbook. Interactive Menu Planner More Information CDC's Division for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention Heart Disease High Blood Pressure Cholesterol WISEWOMAN: Well-Integrated Screening and Evaluation for Women Across the Nation Genomics and Heart Office of Smoking and Health Quit Smoking Program American Heart Association American Stroke Association National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute Send a Heart Healthy e-Card Become an advocate for health by posting a button or badge to your Web site, blog, or social networking profile. References Lloyd-Jones D, Adams R, Carnethon M, et al. Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2009 Update. A Report from the American Heart Association Statistics Committee and Stroke Statistics Subcommittee. Circulation. 2009;119:e21-e181. Institute of Medicine. Secondhand Smoke Exposure and Cardiovascular Effects: Making Sense of the Evidence. Washington, D.C.: National Academies Press;2009. Heron MP, Hoyert DL, Murphy SL, Xu JQ, Kochanek KD, Tejada-Vera B. Deaths: Final data for 2006. ( 2.3MB, 135 pages) National Vital Statistics Reports. 2009;57(14). Hyattsville, MD: National Center for Health Statistics. CDC. National Center for Health Statistics. Leading Causes of Death by Age Group, All Females - United States, 2004. Hyattsville, MD: Department of Health and Human Services. http://eldens.com http://eldens.com http://eldens.com/blog/2010/01/25/bring-a-little-summer-into-winter/ Well our team did not make it. But there is always next year. Thank You Minnesoata Vikings for a Great Winning Season. You are the better Team! We have a bit of Summer going on this week with our Chilean Soft Fruit Summer Sale. This Fruit is tasting pretty good. For something differrent to snack on or for a special dessert, try some today. Our Dietz &amp; Watson in the Deli is on Sale Again this week. Try the London Broil Caesar Sandwich, its pretty good. The recipe is in our ad. January is Soup Month and we have a Great Campbell Chunky Soup Sale, this week! Look for our Email Blast this Week. Have a Great Week! Dennis Christensen Owner / Operator Eldens Food Fair http://eldens.com http://eldens.com/blog/2010/01/18/go-vikings/ <strong style="font-weight: bold;">Go Vikings,  We are 1 playoff from the Super Bowl. Great Job Vikings!!</strong> This week we have our customer appreciation week and if you spend $100.00 dollars or more on one shopping trip, you get a 25.00 gift card. Now thats a <strong style="font-weight: bold;">WOW Factor</strong>!! Check out our great <strong style="font-weight: bold;">citrus sale</strong>, we are going to be sampling many different citrus. You have to try the <strong style="font-weight: bold;">Honeybells from Florida</strong>, they are great! Sweet &amp; Juicy with a terriffic flavor you will enjoy. In the meat department we have a round sale. Great Steaks and Roasts all on Sale and they are something you would want for your Weekend <strong style="font-weight: bold;">Viking Playoff game</strong>. Don't forget to get some Salmon Spread from our deli. Dennis from KXRA says everytime he buys some the Vikings win. Lets hope it continues. We have a Great Instore Special <strong style="font-weight: bold;">Hillshire Hams .99 lb</strong> while they last. This Special is one that you can use for sandwiches for that special Football Vikings Party. Stop by and see us at the 2010 Bridal Extravaganza. We will be at the holiday Inn from noon till 3pm. Register to win a $100.00 Gift Card. Have a great week and see you at Elden's Dennis Christensen Owner Operator Eldens Food Fair http://eldens.com http://eldens.com/blog/2010/01/11/week-2-of-2010/ Well its week 2 of 2010, and we have a Meal Deal for you! Checkout our great specials this week. <strong>Go Vikings</strong>, lets hope they win this week and get closer to playing at the Super Bowl. Thanks for coming to our 3 day sale last week. It was a great success. Have a great week and see you at Elden's Dennis http://eldens.com http://eldens.com/blog/2009/12/02/hello-world/ Happy New Year Everyone. Welcome to our new web site. We are excited to bring this new web site to you, for your shopping pleasure. Please keep posted. Happy New Year! Dennis