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The Tip is 'Watch What You Eat' While in the grocery store recently I noticed that the apples were from South America. Next to South American apples were a bin of apples labeled Made in USA. I decided to go with the Made in America apples since they were US grown. Always remember the Big Secret- buying more American made products helps put Americans back to work. It will guide you to food you will want to eat that is grown with US labor. If you just take a moment to look and think before you buy, it is likely you will find what you are looking for. Also, be careful because sometimes labels are not what they seem. Some companies use the letters USA to fool you into thinking they are American products. Trust only those products that literally claim their country of origin. Look for labeling like: Product of USA, Made in USA, Grown in USA, or other definitive markings. And last, when you begin the journey of purposely identifying American products keep in mind that it may take a little time but the more you look the easier it becomes. You will start to remember which brands are made in the USA and which aren't. This knowledge makes it easy and will accumulate over time. Some food items are not grown in the USA and you will learn that too. The Big Secret tells us we don't need to purchase everything from USA manufacturers just a little more than we are accustom to. If you can average $200 a month more on domestic purchases than you otherwise would it adds up fast. $2,400 a year is equivalent to 7 MILLION new American jobs. We believe that is a good thing. Buying Tip Continued - Read more on Made in America Products by Aunt Aggie Des Pralines As a caterer, Eleanor Harren was constantly receiving requests for her creamy pralines for everything from barbeques to weddings. She knew her Aunt Aggie De's praline recipe was a winner. In 1987, at age 55, Eleanor began Aunt Aggie De's Pralines, with small batches being made by Eleanor herself in her kitchen. Word quickly got out about the delectable pecan candy and she now occupies two buildings in Sinton, Texas. In one, pralines and other pecan candies are still being made in batches and with the same care and quality of ingredients she used when she started the company. The main storefront at 311 W. Sinton boasts a giant squirrel named Agnes and houses the primary retail store. Aunt Aggie De's has remained committed to USA grown and processed ingredients, with the only exception being the Madagascar vanilla beans (which are processed in the USA) and the Belgian chocolate used in chocolate confections. Aunt Aggie De's sells over 2 million pralines each year and guarantees them to be 100% delicious. Eleanor in the KitchenWe at Aunt Aggie De's Pralines invite you, your family and friends to share in our Texas tradition of fine candy. Our delicious creamy pralines boast an old-fashioned commitment to homemade taste! As a child, my favorite treats were my Aunt Aggie De's pralines. We still use her original praline recipe and delight in offering our Original Creamy Pralines, along with other wonderful pecan candy, prepared with the same care and quality ingredients. Every season brings change, but one thing never changes ? our pralines are guaranteed 100% delicious! If you're ever in the neighborhood, be sure to drop by our retail store located at 311 W. Sinton in Sinton, Texas, for a cup of coffee and a sampling of our fine candies. |
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