THE SCOOP ON BLACK QUINOA

Fresh out of the Commissary Kitchen and from the creative hands of scoop extraordinaire Chef Vincent Mangual comes February’s Featured New Scoop in Black Quinoa Salad* - a hearty combination of  Black Quinoa, Parsley, Oranges, Apricots, and Pistachios tossed with a Harissa Honey Vinaigrette, and lightly seasoned with Salt, Pepper, and Cumin Seed. 4foodies can enjoy this scoop in the center of their favorite (W)holeburgers or take this month’s Black Quinoa Fiver for a spin - Lamb Patty, Black Quinoa Salad Scoop, Maple Butternut Squash Slice, Lettuce, Tomato, and Onion with Tzatziki and Hummus Condiments on a Pumpernickel Bun.  

*Please note that Black Quinoa is a superfood and consumption may lead to healthier well being, uncommon gains in energy, and overall healthier feeling of satisfaction. Some reports indicate that not only is the gluten free product tasty, but can be mildly addictive especially when combined with the right ingredients. Also note that Black Quinoa is a complete protein containing all of the amino acids necessary for nutritional needs while also being high in iron and calcium as well a good source of magnesium, copper, and fiber. 

CHARTBEAT: TIS THE SEASON FOR MUSHROOM & ONIONS AS WELL BIRDS OF PREY

The ‘beefy’ Buildboard Chart this week has a heavy mixture of perennial favorites alongside several eciting rookies. A three way tie at #10 sincerely welcomes back NEWMANRA’S platinum Cali4nication, followed by two newcomers in ALEXC’S Cheddar Bacon Guac “with all the fixins” of Brioche Bun-Beef Patty-Mushroom & Onions Scoop-Pancetta Bacon Slice-Cheddar Cheese-Lettuce-Onion-Pickle-Tomato-Guacamole and AMYSUMMERVILLE’S “just when you thought shrimp and grits couldn’t get any better” Southern Salmon Delight of Multigrain Bun-Wild Salmon Patty-Cheddar Grits Scoop-Avocado Slice-Goat Cheese-Lettuce-Pickle-Tomato-Horseradish Cream Condiment-Hummus-Ketchup-Mayonnaise. Tied at #7 is the quick return of ANGELA1126’S and her Jake’s Mac & Cheese pancetta burger alongside RENATODECASTRO’S transcontinental EXECUTIVO GLOBAL newbie of Pumpernickel Bun-Beef Patty-Mushroom & Onions Scoop-Shiitake Mushroom Slice-Bleu Cheese-Lettuce-Onion-Chipotle Pepper Condiment-Ketchup. DOCKERYFARMS’S The Jerk Burger manages to squeeze back in at #5, while newcomer RBIENSTOCK’S Gluten Free Avo of Pressed Rice-Beef Patty-Mushrooms & Onions Scoop-Avocado Slice-Bleu Cheese-Onion-Garlic Mayonnaise-Horseradish Cream Condiment-Sweet Chili Condiment lands on the chart in a tie at #3 with ALEXC’S “all business, still delicious” Midtown Cheddar Bacon. GFARNOLI’S “an improved classic with a healthy twist” New American Cheddar Burger climbs up the flagpole a notch to #2, and JFAVUZZA (with Baltimore) keeps the golden bird alive with Better Turkey Burger securing this week’s #1 slot.