Consumers Snap Up Freezers Aug 29, 2008
Once relegated to the dank corners of the basement, freezers are being embraced again by shoppers who are stashing bulk-sized purchases of meats, fruits and vegetables there as they work to combat rising food prices ... 1 million freezers during the first six months of the year up more than 7 percent from the same period last year, according to research firm NPD Group ... This summer, Frigidaire's revamped upright freezers began hitting stores, as the brand owned by Swedish manufacturer... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Prep focuses on shelter, fuel tanks Aug 29, 2008
The church can accommodate about 200 people, he said, and still has plenty of supplies - like cots and freezers full of ice - left over from Katrina. Macedonia also has a double kitchen and shower facilities. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Freezer sales shoot up 7% due to food prices Aug 29, 2008
1 million freezers during the first six months of the year - up more than 7 percent from the same period last year, according to research firm NPD Group ... This summer, Frigidaire's revamped upright freezers began hitting stores, as the brand owned by Swedish manufacturer Electrolux AB added specially designed shelves, baskets and other features to accommodate the appliances' growing popularity. (AZCentral -- Business)
Frugal times stoke sales of freezers Aug 29, 2008
Sales of freezers are up for the first six months of the year. Units sold: 1,084,000 freezers sold from January through June, up 7 ... 1 million freezers during the first six months of the year -- up more than 7 percent from the same period last year, according to research firm NPD Group. (News & Observer)
Former United Kingdom Bakery Processing Facilities at Sara Lee Bridlington and Heinz Foods Grimsby are to be Offered for Sale by Tender on 24th Septem Aug 28, 2008
Items of particular note include 8 x Giusti an sauce kettles, Bakery Engineers pie lines, Rademaker lamination and pie shell lines, Comas pie manufacturing lines, numerous spiral mixers, Mondomix aerators and mixers along with Frigo Scandia spiral freezers The processing machinery for pizza is also offered to the highest bidder, the entire content is for sale and will include the boilers and CHP generator, refrigeration equipment, contents of the officers, engineers stores, locker rooms and test... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Is It Better To Buy a New Green Dishwasher or Just Keep My Old One? Aug 27, 2008
Let's take the case of refrigeratorswhich, along with freezers, account for of the average household's electricity consumption. We can start by comparing the energy it takes to run the refrigerator vs. the amount needed to manufacture it. (Slate)
Tips offered for better energy efficiency in your home Aug 17, 2008
Keep freezers and refrigerators full it takes less energy to keep them cold. Insulate top floor ceiling joists to R49. (Montana Standard, MT)
Gelato company says hello to success Aug 7, 2008
Thursday, August 07, 2008 BY JOSEPH R. PERONE Newhouse News Service. Ciao Bella Gelato started a quarter-century ago by making all- natural gelato and sorbet inside a tiny storefront kitchen in New York's Little Italy. (NJ.com -- Times)
Amish also feel strain of high fuel costs Jul 25, 2008
From the diesel fuel for tools used in milking cows, building cabinets and sawing timber, to the gasoline used to power washing machines and freezers, the pinch is real. Amish are banned from driving cars and trucks because Amish leaders worry that faster transportation could "pull the community apart." The prohibition, however, does not extend to fuel-powered motors and engines such as those used to run power tools and washing machines, says Donald Kraybill, a scholar on the Amish at... (USA Today -- Money)
How America's Kitchen went from hot to burned Jul 22, 2008
The last food products have been sold out of company freezers. Recipes for pot pie filling, cheese dip and cinnamon rolls were peddled to other food producers. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Bills is back (or soon will be) Jul 18, 2008
The freezers are fine but the beer cooler may be a total loss, according to Whipple. In addition to the damage at the restaurant, Whipple and her husband, Steve, had to deal with several inches of water in their home. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Ice Creamier: 'Edible Antifreeze' Puts The Smooth In Smoothie Jul 13, 2008
Ice crystals form when frozen foods are exposed to temperature variations, which usually happens when freezers defrost or are repeatedly opened and closed. In the ice cream business, a 5 billion annual industry in the United States, that's hardly a selling point, and several companies have been working to develop substances that can prevent crystal formation. (Science Daily)
Ex-worker on crusade against chemical plant Jul 7, 2008
"We had freezers full of dead birds," Davis said. "It makes you sick to your stomach when these ducks have a convulsion and die in your arms.". (San Francisco Chronicle)
RAGBRAI team brakes for nightly gourmet meals (1) Jul 3, 2008
The truck that backed into Rokusek's driveway Wednesday contained three freezers packed full of meat, seafood, cheese and other food that could be purchased wholesale in Chicago. Everything else needed to prepare the meals --- from utensils to propane burners --- also could be found in the truck. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Kids' make-aways Jun 20, 2008
Fish fingers are a staple in many freezers, but they're far tastier and healthier when made with fresh fish. This recipe serves four. (iAfrica.com)
Read more... Jun 5, 2008
Phase II proceeds will go toward renovations of the new Community Food and Nutrition Center, including the purchase of new food processing systems and freezers, roof repairs, updated distribution docks and the addition of the building's production kitchen and repack center. is a member of America's Second Harvest-the nation's Food Bank Network, the largest provider of emergency food distribution in the United States. (PNN Online)
Dads, steak your claim Jun 4, 2008
A couple of ranchers take freezers to farmers markets, where you can buy steaks and other meats, but not many markets are open yet. PREPPING. (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)
St. Vincent de Paul Kitchen celebrates 25 years of feeding the community May 18, 2008
In the back of the kitchen, there are hundreds of crates filled with nonperishable items, like pasta, peanut butter and canned vegetables, and two freezers and two refrigerating units filled with food, including a half-dozen turkeys still leftover from Thanksgiving. These donations arrive regularly from church groups and the annual U.S. Postal Service food drive. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
New floor in library cafe rejected May 15, 2008
Commissioners also rejected part of a 4,595 change order for residential-quality kitchen equipment including two refrigerators with bottom freezers, one for the children's program area and one for an employee break room. The children's area equipment was approved, but commissioners rejected the refrigerator for the break room, feeling a regular refrigerator could be purchased cheaper. (Cody Enterprise, WY)
Community kitchen in the works for Floyd County May 8, 2008
John Guthart, a local caterer and businesses owner, will be looking into kitchen appliance and equipment needs, such as freezers, ovens and a dishwasher. Restaurant-quality kitchen appliances are needed. (Charles City Press, IO)
Save the world: Eat less May 8, 2008
One thing that amazes me is our ability to hoard food in our freezers and then buy more freezers to store more frozen food. When I was growing up in India, the food was prepared pretty much every day and the leftovers were used up within a day or two. (Globe and Mail)
Innovation makes a farm for all seasons Apr 23, 2008
With the income from vegetables, Johnson, 36, has invested in infrastructure: equipment to make the work more efficient, and refrigeration and freezers for storing crops. "We pick food from the soil until mid-December and then start again by late February," he says. (Boston Globe)
Taxidermy is never out of season Apr 23, 2008
Now, the studio is lined with commercial freezers, though he still washes dead birds in the kitchen sink and runs them through the family washing machine. Hunters are funny about their prey. (Modesto Bee, CA)
City-wide cleanup day May 3 Apr 22, 2008
Bannock County Landfill will NOT accept tires, paint, oil, chemicals, food, kitchen garbage, refrigerators, freezers, and air conditioners. For more information call the Public Works office, 237-2430. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
It's time to toss out the big stuff Apr 13, 2008
- ITEMS NOT ACCEPTED: Items that will not be picked up include freezers, refrigerators, televisions, computers, glass, vehicle parts, paint, batteries, 55 gallon drums, toxic chemicals, hazardous materials, household garbage, tires, batteries, gas containers, motor oil, cooking oil and commercial construction debris. - MOBILE HOME PARKS: Large items and junk will be picked up in the mobile home parks that are served by City Solid Waste. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
What to know when shopping for kitchen appliances Apr 12, 2008
Top freezers ($400-$1,200) are the best overall deal for space- and energy-saving efficiency; bottom freezers ($700-$1,500) offer deep freezer storage ... Bottom freezers use 16 percent less energy than side-by-sides; top freezers consume 13 percent less. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Rental Kitchens Cook Up Small Businesses Apr 9, 2008
And for the past eight years, the 10-burner stove, refrigerators, freezers and mixers they inherited from the previous tenant are being put to good use. Across the country, from Austin to Los Angeles to Chicago, renting commercial kitchens by the hour has become a cottage industry. (ABC News -- Wire)
New blood needed for old tradition Apr 5, 2008
Turkey is prepared in advanced, de-boned and put in freezers until serving day. The dressing is made from scratch. (Pratt Tribune, KS)
Latest Trend For Dieters: Delivered Meals Apr 2, 2008
Grocery freezers are packed with them, so what should people look for. Sodium: 650mg (of the recommended 2400mg per day for the average adult). (CBS News -- Early Show)
Lights out for green dining Mar 26, 2008
We buy local food and wine where possible," he says. H is staff also turn off the gas stoves when not needed, adjust the air-conditioning to use less power, have replaced the light globes with energy-efficient units and replaced the seals on fridges, freezers and ovens. But the team hasn't forgotten to have fun. At the stroke of eight on Saturday night they will pop corks from local bubbly. "We've then got hundreds of beeswax tea lights to light up Verge," says Cuddy. His kitchen crew will be... (The Age)
Sales are gelling now Mar 25, 2008
She began making trips to Italy to buy gelato equipment such as mixers and freezers, and took classes there from a "gelato master," Pino Scaringella. She invested $450,000 in her Seattle shop, which she called Gelatiamo, a made-up word combining "gelato" with "tiamo," the Italian phrase for "I love you." Of the startup money, $200,000 came from cashing out her share of the family bakery business in Italy and a contribution from her father. (Puget Sound Business Journal, WA)
It's Refrigeration, But is it Art? Feb 29, 2008
Although the new finishes are available on most of Precision's refrigerators and freezers, including both and models, the company says most enquiries so far have been for the larger cabinets, since the effect is so striking. Is there a downside. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Belle Fourche schools will dispose of recalled beef Feb 25, 2008
Rapid City schools also had some of the recalled beef in their freezers. Late last week, the state Department of Education gave districts instructions on how to dispose of the recalled meat, according to a news release. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Appliances on the move (1) Feb 18, 2008
In smaller spaces some homeowners are separating refrigerators from freezers, positioning tall vertical ones on either side of a sink or another appliance, said Cliff Jin, a spokesman for Bosch appliances. Such refrigerators and freezers offer flexibility as small urban spaces grow popular among retiring baby boomers and young professionals. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Alfresco kitchen done right pays Feb 9, 2008
You can find refrigerators, freezers, wine chillers, keg tappers and icemakers with a safety stamp from Underwriters Laboratories that ensures the appliance is outdoor-safe. A tip: Choose stainless-steel appliances for your outdoor room. (AZCentral -- Home)
10 design challenges Feb 9, 2008
Get them off the counters and into the cabinetry with items such as microwave drawers, dishwasher drawers and full-size refrigerators and freezers that have cabinet-door fronts, and thus blend into the decor ... Increase the numbers: Think double ovens; two, three or even four dishwashers, and separate full-size refrigerators and freezers. (AZCentral -- Home)
Local schools deal with halted beef products Feb 8, 2008
"We think we have some in the freezers," said Superintendent Dave Stokes of Cedar Falls Community Schools. District officials will confirm that today, when kitchen managers are back after school was canceled Wednesday. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Updated decor Feb 7, 2008
"We tore out walls and made easier flow in the kitchen. We also added new equipment, coolers and freezers and shelving.". Pizza Inn offers a buffet for lunch and dinner daily. (The Daily Reflector)
Fresno Unified School District dedicates new nutrition center Feb 2, 2008
The 106,000-square-foot center near Brawley and Shaw avenues includes four freezers and five cold boxes, five ovens, four cooking tanks, four cooking kettles and a large dishwasher. All of the appliances are state-of-the-art and easily capable of handling the district's need to provide 82,000 meals a day, said Charlotte Renna, the center's operations manager. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Reliable, Sustainable, Economic: New Precision SA Range Brings Affordability to Quality Refrigeration Jan 30, 2008
(PRWEB) January 30, 2008 -- Now UK foodservice refrigeration manufacturer Precision has launched the SA range of entry-level gastronorm cabinets -- and the company says the range 'ticks all the boxes' that environment- and price-conscious caterers are now demanding from quality fridges and freezers ... Conventional commercial fridges and freezers use foams based solely on petrochemicals ... Because since Precision fridges and freezers are designed, developed and manufactured in Britain, their... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Flames destroy rural home Jan 22, 2008
The cause isn t known, but Marlette said the fire is believed to be electrical in nature as it started near freezers in the garage and there was no other source that could have started the fire in the area. Both Menomonie and Colfax were called for manpower and (water tanker truck) assistance. (Menomonie Dunn County News, WI)
Enterprise Center proposes recipe for kitchen incubator Jan 11, 2008
The Center for Culinary Excellence would allow entrepreneurial foodies in the Delaware Valley access to a fully equipped kitchen that would contain commercial-grade refrigerators, walk-in freezers, ovens for mass production, long steel-top preparation tables and the like. Tenants would need to bring items such as their own ingredients and small wares. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
Kenya diary: 'Years of work up in smoke in minutes' Jan 6, 2008
Mattresses, tents, toys, freezers, kitchen equipment etc. have all been stolen. (Guardian Unlimited)
Protecting Your Appliances During Storms Dec 26, 2007
Remember that refrigerators and freezers could take from 12-24 hours to reach optimal operating temperatures if the appliance went through a complete defrost ... All refrigerators and freezers that have been emptied and defrosted must have their doors left open. (RealtyTimes)
All in the family Dec 19, 2007
About 1,000 ravioli cooled in the freezers. Flour covered aprons -- and the tip of Longcor Jr.'s nose. (Fresno Bee)
Nonprofit Holiday Wish List Dec 11, 2007
New frost-free refrigerators and freezers for the food bank. Lumber to complete deck. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Windsor Food Bank has increased need Dec 7, 2007
Because the adjacent Senior Center graciously shares its kitchen space with the food bank, it can provide produce and meat to clients due to the availability of a walk-in refrigerator and three freezers the food bank obtained. The food bank is also grateful to Geissler's Super Market and the two Mobil stations in town that donate their unpurchased "goodies," such as bread and pastries to the food bank, at the end of each day. (Windsor Journal, CT)
Old home, new role Dec 7, 2007
The stainless steel kitchen has new freezers, commercial dishwasher, food warmer, storage shelves for glass and dinnerware, sinks and an ice machine. Walk into the family kitchen and find the six-burner commercial stove. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Storms take it easy on Lebanon Dec 5, 2007
Wal-Mart manager Pam Zieman said the store has emergency power that operates freezers and some lights but not registers. Roth's manager Dave Madarus said the store remained open for a short time, but the battery back-up on the registers is only good for 30 minutes. (Lebanon Express, OR)
Beer fridges guzzling too much power, study says Dec 3, 2007
Three-quarters of them are fridges, said Bill Wylie, manager of OPA's programs, but there are also freezers and air conditioners. The appliances are collected for free. (Canada.com)
Councilman visits, inspects soup kitchen Nov 30, 2007
"We only have two hand-me-down refrigerators and two freezers which are constantly going out.". The demand has been growing, and so has the equipment need, he said. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Processor couldn't handle fish Nov 26, 2007
State troopers and health inspectors found decomposed fish in storage tanks and freezers, fish with "exploded entrails," and buckets of roe coated in fly larvae, the court papers say. Oliver, 37, and Wild Alaskan already have pleaded no-contest to misdemeanor charges, and a Dillingham magistrate is expected to sentence them Monday, Cheyette said. (Anchorage Daily News)
Cow Pen gutted by fire Nov 21, 2007
Mrs. Faulk said the dining section and the back section, which includes the kitchen, storage, coolers and freezers, will have to be completely rebuilt. We want to start rebuilding as soon as possible, Faulk said. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
Time to Fix or Trash Your Appliances? Nov 20, 2007
Freezers: 15 to 20 years. Furnaces: 8 to 12 years. (ABC News -- Business)
Air Force One like a flying White House Nov 13, 2007
There is a galley kitchen that is able to serve 100 people at a time, and freezers on the lower level hold up to 2,000 meals. Just past the galley is a large conference room that takes up nearly the entire width of the plane. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Accounting error cuts into United Way funding Oct 30, 2007
The reduced funding is directly impacting some major projects the soup kitchen was working on, such as adding a walk-in freezer to replace the chest freezers now used. The loss of funding is setting that back, he said. (Havre Daily News, MT)
Puff, the magic pastry, available in many supermarkets Oct 27, 2007
The rundown: This easy-to-use frozen puff pastry has been a staple in many freezers for decades. Ingredients include flour, water, partially hydrogenated vegetable shortening, salt and high fructose corn syrup. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Japan food safety comes under scrutiny Oct 26, 2007
Investigators also found that Akafuku Co., based in western Japan, had long misguided consumers by shipping out old sweets it stored in freezers after they were stamped with a production date that was actually the date old cakes were thawed. "I knew what we were doing was wrong," a grave-looking Akafuku President Noriyasu Hamada told reporters Tuesday. (Anchorage Daily News)
10/25/2007 - North County Times reporters answer your questions Oct 26, 2007
" If you are past Burma Road you are out of luck for now. http://sdcountyemergency.com/newsreleases/102507_0755COUNTYWIDEFIREUPDATE94.DOC ex fb resident wrote on Oct 25, 2007 10:00 AM:Susan from 6:52am: Re Rock Mtn/gavilan mtn area.. Just moved from the exact area you are talking about a few mos ago. Spoke to old neighbor last nite who is still at home thing is ok. Again, that was last nite but firefighters were down towards river valley keeping it in check. Hope that helps.. To Scott wrote on... (North County Times)
Regional calendar Oct. 25 edition Oct 26, 2007
Participants get to enjoy the excitement of a raffle and at the same time have a great opportunity to win quality meats turkey, steak, and beef roasts, chicken, ham, and more to stock their freezers in time for the holiday season. A light supper and refreshments will be served; so make this a special evening and bring family and friends for an enjoyable, rewarding, and very worthwhile event. (Wilmington Advocate, MA)
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Other than mowers, the items up for sale included snow blowers, weed trimmers, an air compressor, and kitchen supplies such as two freezers, a microwave oven, about a dozen trash cans, a washer and a dryer. Vacant building. (Freeport Journal-Standard, IL)
NADMO records 71 fire related disasters in Tema Oct 19, 2007
He asked the public to cultivate the practice of plugging fridges, deep freezers and water heaters directly in the main socket instead of extension boards as that was dangerous and advised against overloading sockets. He urged liquefied petroleum gas users to always put their gas cylinders outside their kitchen when cooking as leakage could spark fire when placed near the source. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
COOK OF THE WEEK: East Tupelo woman known for her caramel cakes Oct 17, 2007
Weve got three freezers full. Many of the meals she prepares revolve around the garden. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Proof is in pudding in new cookbook of old recipes Oct 10, 2007
They would take them home, put them in their freezers and use them the whole year. "I spent two years trying to find a recipe that tasted as good. Most recipes had vegetables. I finally found one that was similar in a Southern cookbook. I used my mother's pie-crust recipe and changed the sauce a little. "I developed the recipe for my family. (USA Today -- Life)
Hot dish: Dippin' dot ready to roll Thursday Oct 10, 2007
The franchisees have created a bright, colorful retail space that features display freezers for the frozen Dippin Dots; a dining area that seats 24 patrons; an arcade space with video games; and a candy store. This store is the first of its kind, Becky Pritchard said. (The Daily Reflector)
