As a vegetarian making sure I get enough iron and protein in my diet can be a bit of a challenge at times. After all, there are only so many beans one can eat. That’s why I started to experiment with textured vegetable protein, which is made from soy beans and contains plenty of protein and fiber. Most of the carbs and almost all of the fat have been removed from tvp, making it a versatile and fairly healthy option for me. My favorite so far is this TVP and Bean Burrito Mix, but textured vegetable protein can also be used to make anything from burgers to fake chicken nuggets. (more…)

One of the things that is common in the “post 9/11” working world is the need to wear
identification in a visible place on the body.  Most ID badges are made of hard plastic
with a photo and basic information about the person and what department they are
associated with.  These badges need to be worn at all times within the establishment,
so having a dependable badge holder is essential to maintaining security.  The
Compucardinc clear vinyl badge holder has all the qualities needed for durable protection
of the photo ID. (more…)