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Best Covid Snack: Old Trapper Beef Sticks
Old Trapper Introduces New Flavors of Its Shareable Big Bags of Deli-Style Beef Sticks15-ounce Bags of Jalapeno and Teriyaki Beef Sticks Spice Things Up for Snackers
Forest Grove, Ore. – 2020 Launch – In a market sphere where shrinking product size is the norm, Old Trapper is focusing on expanding its product offerings to further meet consumers’ desire for high quality product in large clear-view packages. The company recently launched two new flavors of its 15-ounce bags of Deli-StyleBeef Sticks. Jalapeno and Teriyaki seasoned are the latest options to come in the shareable bags. And because they are low in carbohydrates and sugars at only 2 grams of total carbohydrates with 9 grams of protein per serving, they represent a keto-friendly snack.
A December 2018 “Forbes” feature predicted, “You can expect to see more keto-friendly snack options and meals.” For those not in the know, “a keto diet focuses on low carbohydrate … foods.” Flash forward a year and the low-carb trend is showing no signs of letting up. In August 2019, MarketWatch reported, “Ketogenic Diet Market Size will grow at 5.5% CAGR to exceed 15,640.6 million USD by 2027.” That figure equates to more than $15.5 billion.
Old Trapper continues to cater to this growing keto market with its line of authentic meat snacks. To ensure its customers always have a tasty snack option, the company is constantly expanding its product offerings. The new Jalapeno and Teriyaki 15-ounce Deli-Style Beef Sticks are the newest taste temptations to accommodate Old Trapper’s hungriest fans.
New 15-Ounce Flavors of Deli-Style Beef Sticks
The new Teriyaki flavor combines the delicious spice of Old Trapper’s famous smoked beef with the tangy flavor of soy sauce. The result is arguably the world’s best tasting teriyaki beef stick. The Jalapeno Deli-Style Beef Sticks start with the same wood-fire smoked beef with the added bonus of jalapeno spiciness.
“The popularity of our Original flavor 15-ounce bags told us that our customers are looking for large quantities of quality beef sticks for a good price,” explains Robert Leary, Old Trapper’s Director of Marketing. “Our latest Jalapeno and Teriyaki versions of the shareable bags deliver more of what our market base is craving – we know this because of how fast they sell out at retailers. And because we are so proud of the appealing mahogany color, all our 15-ounce Deli-Style Beef Sticks are clear bagged so consumers can see the exact quantity and quality they are receiving.”
Each 15-ounce bag of Old Trapper Deli-Style Beef Sticks retails for around $14. Each serving of both new flavors contains only 2 grams of total carbohydrates with 9 grams of protein making them a keto-friendly snack.
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About Old Trapper Smoked Products
Old Trapper Smoked Products has produced its signature line of authentic handmade beef jerky from its headquarters in Forest Grove, Oregon since 1969. That 50 years of experience, complemented by continued investments in state-of-the-art processes, result in top-quality products that are distributed nationwide. A family-run business, Old Trapper offers a full line of high-quality, naturally smoked meat snacks using only the best lean strips of beef, the freshest seasoning ingredients and real wood-fired smoke. For more information, please visit www.OldTrapper.com.
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Bye, Felicia! Game Debuts; Say Hello to the Hottest New Party Game
Saying goodbye has never been so fun! A new party game from Big G Creative, Bye, Felicia! incorporates the pop culture phrase in a fun and fast-paced game of wild word associations. For ages 12 and up and available now at Target, the game requires players to mind meld with friends and family to guess what others are thinking.
Bye, Felicia! challenges great minds to think alike or at least guess how they think! Players have 30 seconds to list as many answers as they can before time runs out. The topics are random and range from “Foods You Eat with Ketchup” to “Bad Habits,” giving every round the potential for lots of laughs. When someone has an answer that doesn’t match another player, everyone says “Bye, Felicia!” good heartedly dismissing the person from that round of gameplay.
“Our game designer came up with a great concept that will make friends and family laugh out loud,” said Shannon Swindle, Director of Product Development, Big G Creative. “It’s all about learning how well you know the other players and guessing what they’ll think, with the added twist of a goodbye diss.”
The game’s objective is to match as many answers as possible with the other players to stay in the round the longest. Scoring tokens are collected each round and the person who collects the most tokens overall, wins the game!
For three to eight players, Bye, Felicia! takes twenty minutes to play and includes 200 cards, 40 scoring tokens, eight in/out chips, one pad of paper, eight pencils, one die, one sand timer, and instructions.
Bye, Felicia! The Game from Big G Creative hits Target stores at late June. Bye, Felicia! is a fun, fast-paced word association party game that can be played in just 20 minutes and is also fun to play over Zoom. Be prepared for lots of laughs as players try to guess what others are thinking.
Do great minds really think alike? If not, players are good heartedly dismissed by saying, “Bye, Felicia!” The game is for kids ages 12+ to adults, making it great for families at home.
Available now at Target stores nationwide and Target.com, Bye, Felicia! The Game sells for $17.99 SRP. Published by Big G Creative, the game was invented by Peggy Brown.
About Big G Creative:
Big G Creative is a board game publisher where big ideas, big laughs and big games are a big deal. Big G Creative believes in the power of bringing people together to play, connect and create memories. Based in Nashville, Big G Creative has games for everyone including some of the best-loved properties in entertainment and pop culture. The award-winning games are available at mass market retailers nationwide and online. Come play with us!
Visit: BigGCreative.com or on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram.
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Fireworks and pets don’t mix. Here’s how to keep your pet calm during Fourth of July celebrations.
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — The COVID-19 pandemic has caused cities and counties across the country to cancel their public fireworks displays, but that doesn’t mean it’ll be a quiet Fourth of July celebration for pet owners.
As more people celebrate with their own backyard fireworks, it could mean more anxiety for dogs that are normally afraid of loud noises. Dr. Niwako Ogata, an associate professor of veterinary behavior medicine in Purdue University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, says fireworks – along with other seasonal triggers such as thunderstorms – can be overwhelming for dogs and some cats.
Ogata has the following tips for pet owners to help their furry friends cope during Independence Day celebrations:
Don’t confine your pet to small spaces when they’re stressed. Ogata says to never forcefully confine your pet in a cage or room if it is panicking as that could make its condition worse. Some pets will still react in confinement, which can result in hurting themselves.
Identify a safe space. A quiet area, such as a basement or a bedroom, can help minimize noise and visual distractions. Try to identify its favorite safe space early on so your pet can establish a positive association with the room. With more people staying in and working from home this summer, Ogata also suggests staying in the room with the pet, if possible, during the noise stimulus.
Background noise. Soft music, a television or white noise can help distract pets from outside noises.
Nonpharmaceutical options. A wraparound vest that can calm pets, anti-anxiety supplements or pheromone products can be helpful for some pets, depending on the severity of the anxiety.
Consult your veterinarian. If nonpharmaceutical options don’t work, Ogata suggests consulting your veterinarian as soon as possible about trying anti-anxiety medication options, especially for dogs. “Because of the severe impact fear has on canine welfare, several medication options including a short-acting FDA-approved noise-aversion medication is now available,” Ogata says.
About Purdue University
Purdue University is a top public research institution developing practical solutions to today’s toughest challenges. Ranked the No. 6 Most Innovative University in the United States by U.S. News & World Report, Purdue delivers world-changing research and out-of-this-world discovery. Committed to hands-on and online, real-world learning, Purdue offers a transformative education to all. Committed to affordability and accessibility, Purdue has frozen tuition and most fees at 2012-13levels, enabling more students than ever to graduate debt-free. See how Purdue never stops in the persistent pursuit of the next giant leap at purdue.edu.
Writer: Abbey Nickel, 740-326-0481, nickela@purdue.edu
Source: Niwako Ogata, nogata@purdue.edu
With the potential for more backyard firework displays this year, that could mean more anxiety for pets normally afraid of fireworks and other seasonal triggers, such as thunderstorms.
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THIS INDEPENDENCE DAY HAS NEW MEANING
FOR VETERANS WITH A NEW SERVICE DOG
SOUTHEASTERN GUIDE DOGS Service dog class #289, Teresa and service dog Scott, trainer Anne Savo, Marc and service dog Scooter, trainer Laska Parrow, and Mike and service dog Ryan.
WATCH THESE VETERANS SHARE THEIR NEW SENSE OF HOPE HERE.
July 1, 2020 (Palmetto, FL)– For three new service dog graduates, July 4, 2020 has a very special meaning.
These veterans, who struggle with post-traumatic stress disorder, marked the first service dog class to return to the Southeastern Guide Dogs campus since the beginning of the coronavirus shutdown in March. While many organizations have not yet resumed operations, Southeastern Guide Dogs is welcoming students back to campus following the implementation of rigorous protocols for the health and safety of staff, volunteers and dogs.
These three heroes, representing 30 years of service in the U.S. Army, Navy and Marine Corps, finished their 11 days of training at the end of June, and left for their Florida homes with their new, four-legged best friends. After years of struggling with the isolation, anxiety, hyper-vigilance and other challenges of PTSD, Independence Day arrives with renewed hope for living lives filled with freedom and new possibilities.
When the fireworks explode in the sky on July 4, Teresa, Marc and Mike will have their service dogs by their sides to offer them comfort.
Teresa is an Army veteran who did not know that she could be eligible for a service dog for her PTSD until she learned about Southeastern Guide Dogs from her VA counselor. Now, her dog Scott reassures her with his combination of alertness and calm, replacing her fears with hope.
Navy veteran Marc did six deployments around the world, retiring to civilian life in 2015. But anxiety and depression derailed his future. Enter easygoing, smart Scooter, who has relieved Marc’s PTSD symptoms and given him new joy.
Even though he lived just 12 minutes from Southeastern Guide Dogs for years, Marine Mike knew nothing about service dogs. Now his 17-year struggle with PTSD has been tempered by an affectionate, energetic dog named Ryan, who makes all the difference in Mike’s outlook.
If you are a veteran or know one who could benefit from the extraordinary gifts of a Southeastern Guide Dogs service dog, please apply today. Our services and dogs are provided at no cost and include extensive benefits such as premium dog food, yearly veterinary wellness care, vaccines and preventatives for the life of a guide or service dog team. Learn more.
Each and every dog transforms a veteran’s life.
About Southeastern Guide Dogs
Southeastern Guide Dogs transforms lives by creating and nurturing extraordinary partnerships between people and dogs. Our organization operates the most advanced training facilities of any service dog organization in the world. Our experts breed, raise, and train elite working dogs—including guide dogs, service dogs, and skilled companion dogs—and provide life-changing services for people with vision loss, veterans with disabilities, and children with significant challenges such as vision loss or the loss of a parent in the military. Pursuing our mission since 1982, Southeastern Guide Dogs now has over 1,200 dogs under our auspices.
All of our services—which include selective breeding and expert dog training; comprehensive on-campus student instruction; and the most robust alumni support program in North America—are provided at no cost to recipients. We rely 100% on private donations. Southeastern Guide Dogs has the distinction of being dually accredited by the two premier, global accreditation bodies: the International Guide Dog Federation and Assistance Dogs International. Learn more at www.GuideDogs.org.
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What is Heat Stroke in Dogs?
Severe illness characterized by hyperthermia greater than 105.8 degrees F and CNS (Central Nervous System) abnormalities.
Causes of Heat Induced Illness in Dogs:
- Exposure to hot environments
- Examples: Leaving a dog in a hot car, leaving a dog in a crate without adequate ventilation, leaving a dog in a hot environment without access to water
- During strenuous physical exercise under heat stress
- Examples: Military working dogs, dogs that are overly playful, or in some cases only a few minutes of walking in high heat and/or humidity
- Predisposing patient factors such as breed (brachycephalic breeds such as English Bulldogs, or large breeds such as Golden Retrievers), older age, obesity, and underlying medical conditions
Signs of Heat Stroke in Dogs:
- Excessive panting and signs of discomfort indicate overheating in dogs.
- A dog overheating may also be unable or unwilling to move around.
- Other signs of heat stroke in dogs include drooling, reddened gums, vomiting, diarrhea, mental dullness or loss of consciousness, uncoordinated movement, and collapse.
How to Immediately Care for Dogs Showing Signs:
- Cool your dog off IMMEDIATELY by soaking their entire body with water from a hose or shower. If this is not possible, then bring them immediately to the ER.
- Get them to the emergency room IMMEDIATELY.
- While in the car on the way to the ER, turn the AC on high, and/or open the windows all the way to allow them to cool by evaporation (if you soaked them in water) or by convection from the air passing over their body.
Preventing Heat Stroke in Dogs:
- Take care not to expose your dog to hot and humid conditions, especially if they have a predisposition to heat stroke, and especially early in the summer when they are not yet acclimated to the heat.
- Do not leave dogs in cars – even with windows open – heat stroke can happen.
- When outdoors, always make sure they are in areas that are well ventilated with lots of shade and access to cold water to drink.
- Walk your dog in cool mornings and late afternoons / early evenings.
Considered the “Cedars-Sinai” for premier animal care, MASH is a 24-hour specialty and emergency animal hospital offering veterinary Surgery, Internal Medicine, Emergency and Critical Care, Dermatology, Oncology,Nutrition, and Dentistry. Currently, MASH is implementing safe drop-off protocols for patients, and not turning away any pets that come from COVID-19 positive families. For more info on their emergency procedures, click HERE.
- Exposure to hot environments
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Celebrate a Fire-Quacker Fourth with Duck on the Grill for Independence Day
Grills will soon be heating up across the country for the Fourth of July holiday. Make your backyard barbeque a standout this year with duck. If you’re burned out on the usual beef, pork or chicken, duck is a versatile and delicious alternative to other meats — and it’s just as easy to prepare.
Just in time for Independence Day, Maple Leaf Farms has created a duck grilling kit complete with ready-to-grill duck products, duck grilling guide with duck recipes and an exclusive “Fire Quacker” apron. Its farm-raised White Pekin duck products have a tender, mild flavor that adapts to a variety of flavor profiles. Plus, duck is surprisingly healthy and is leaner and has less saturated fat than other meats.
The Fire-Quacker Duck Grilling Kit features 8 skinless duck breasts for a delicious filet flavor, 4 lbs. of all natural ground duck meat that’s great for burgers and 32 fully cooked duckbrats, a classic sausage made healthier with duck and Maple Leaf Farms’ newest product offering.
Duck has amazing, mouthwatering flavor when cooked on the grill and will be sure to turn up the heat at your next backyard get-together. This recipe using all new duck brats is a great way to introduce duck to your holiday celebration.
Find more recipes for the grill and information about cooking with duck at mapleleaffarms.com.
Tucker Family Duck Brats with Onion Jam
Servings: 4 to 6
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 medium sweet onions, sliced into 1/4-inch thick rings
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 4–6 Maple Leaf Farms Duck Brats, thawed
- 2 cups beef stock or beer
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 4–6 hoagie rolls, toasted
Directions:
1. In large pan, heat butter until foaming. On low heat add the onions, brown sugar, salt and pepper; stir and let onions caramelize for about 20 minutes. Add Dijon mustard and stir. Addduck brats to the pan and pour beef stock or beer over brats. Add apple cider vinegar and cook to medium heat; braise for 10 minutes. (Duck brats are already fully cooked).
2. Remove brats and let onion mixture simmer on medium while you finish the brats on a medium-high heat grill about 4–5 minutes on each side.
3. Serve brats in hoagie roll with onion jam on top.
Duck Wellington
Servings: 2
Ingredients:
- 8 to 10 oz. Maple Leaf Farms Duck Breast Meat or Boneless Duck Breast, skin removed
- Salt & Pepper
- 1 Tbsp. Olive Oil
- 10 oz. Portobello Mushrooms
- 1 Tbsp. Fresh Thyme, roughly chopped
- 1-3/4 tsp. Garlic Powder (divided)
- 6 slices Prosciutto
- Spicy or Course Ground Mustard for brushing meat
- 1 sheet Puff Pastry (cut in half and prepped to cover 2 Wellingtons)
- Egg Wash (1 Egg Yolk and 1 tsp. Water)
Directions:
1. Season your duck breast meat with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large pan and quickly sear the meat all over, about 1 to 1-1/2 minutes each side. Remove and allow to cool.
2. Roughly chop the mushrooms and pulse chop in a food processor to form a coarse breadcrumb-like texture. Scrape the mixture into a hot, dry pan. Add thyme, 3/4 tsp. of your garlic powder and season with salt and pepper. Cook to allow the water to evaporate. When sufficiently dry (the mixture should be sticking together easily), set aside and cool.
3. Roll out a generous length of plastic wrap and lay out 3 slices of prosciutto, each one slightly overlapping each other. Spread half of the mushroom mixture evenly in a thin layer over the prosciutto. Repeat for the second Wellington.
4. Brush your duck breast meat all over with spicy mustard. Place 4-5 oz. of duck in the middle of each prepped prosciutto, and neatly roll it over the duck. Keeping a tight hold of the plastic wrap from the outside, roll it into a tight barrel shape and twist the ends to secure the plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 20 minutes.
5. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pastry thinly to a size which will cover your duck. Lightly egg wash the entire surface of one side of pastry and sprinkle with 1/2 tsp. garlic powder. Unwrap one of the meat logs from the plastic wrap and place the duck meat in the middle of dough. Fold dough over, stretching and pinching as needed, to seal completely. Remove any excess dough and fold any seams neatly to the underside. Place seam side down on a plate and egg wash over the top. Repeat the process for the second duck meat log. Chill again to let the pastry cool, approximately 20 minutes (or up to 24 hours).
6. When you’re ready to cook, egg wash again and use the back of a knife to lightly score the pastry. Do not cut through your pastry. Place bundles seam side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Roast in a pre-heated 425 degree F oven for about 25 minutes. Allow to rest for 10 minutes before serving in thick slices.
About Maple Leaf Farms:
Maple Leaf Farms, Inc. is America’s leading producer of quality duck products, supplying retail and foodservice markets throughout the world with innovative, value-added foods. Founded in 1958, Maple Leaf Farms is a fourth generation, family-owned company. For more information, contact Maple Leaf Farms at 1-800-348-2812 or visit www.mapleleaffarms.com.
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