Comments for Food for Thought

Comment on Faithful Marketing (or How to Create a Website for a Community of Faith) by rahab

rahab — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 18:21:01 +0000

That’s well-said.

Comment on Gluten 101: Food Marketing for the Gluten-Curious by jeremyhuggins

jeremyhuggins — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 15:40:56 +0000

Katie, you’re absolutely right that there’s a lot of label “slapping” going on out there. The danger, as many companies have found out, is that there’s a difference between a product containing “no gluten ingredients” and a “gluten-free” product. Those with celiac and gluten intolerance know the difference and won’t buy foods unless they’re manufactured in a certified gluten-free facility. So those jumping in for a quick buck probably won’t last.

To another point, there’s a substantial difference between the gluten-free movement and “trend[s] like ‘green’ & ‘natural.’” That difference is that gluten is a physiological issue. Most people don’t consume “green” and “natural” out of medical necessity they way they do “gluten-free.”

It’s an infant market for gluten-free products. It’s a growing market. It will change. Gluten-free producers will drop out of the race. Labeling standards will change. But it’s definitely not, in my opinion, a trend.

Comment on Gluten 101: Food Marketing for the Gluten-Curious by Katie Kis

Katie Kis — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 22:36:24 +0000

While market advantages do exist for gluten-free products, especially by accommodating new audiences, the phrase is becoming a go-to trend like “green” & “natural.” Companies with any type of food product–from fruit to bean dip–are slapping a “gluten-free” label on their packaging, and supermarkets are overrun by them. To me, it seems like companies are desperate to make sales, even though they’re fading into a sea of similarity.

Comment on Unwrapping Food by rahab

rahab — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 00:37:42 +0000

Wow! All these bio’s have so much pizazz! Great post y’all!

Comment on St. Louis Beer Scene, We Champion You by Adam Hallas

Adam Hallas — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 21:35:02 +0000

I’ve never been discriminating when it comes to beer. Movies, yes. Beer, No. But I do enjoy the rise in craft beers in St. Louis. We can all thank In-Bev for the local brewery rise in the past years.

This is just my opinion. You know, my two pints worth. yuck. Yuck.

With love,
Adam Hallas

Comment on Holiday Recipe Card Contest! by Kassie

Kassie — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 18:21:25 +0000

Wow, my card is so awesome it won in every category!

Comment on Holiday Recipe Card Contest! by Toni Moore

Toni Moore — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 10:41:09 +0000

I thought it was extemely creative the way the recipe was incorporated into the design in Bees Knees. Soothing and comforting design to go along with an delicious comfort food. Awesome work!

Comment on Holiday Recipe Card Contest! by Maria

Maria — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 02:05:04 +0000

These are really great! I love the bunny, but those cupcakes just sound yummy.

Comment on Holiday Recipe Card Contest! by Thomas

Thomas — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 01:59:06 +0000

These are all really creative, but I like the easy to follow/easy to read instructions on the pink and green one.

Comment on Holiday Recipe Card Contest! by ANNA CATES

ANNA CATES — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 23:54:57 +0000

I THOUGHT THAT KASSIE’S HOLIDAY CARNIVORE CUPCAKES WAS THE BEST