Fancy Food Show 2007 at Chicago's McCormick Place

Fancy Food Show 2007 Chicago May 6, 7 & 8 2007

The City of Chicago Mayors Office (Department of Planning and Development) sponsored Papa Lena's as a "Made in Chicago" company. We had a booth in the City of Chicago Pavilion. Starting Sunday for 3 days we were in front 11,000 food industry people who are store owners, new product buyers, CEO's, and store managers, from across the US. The event was held at Chicago's McCormick Place

The Veggie Chips and VeggieCookies were a hit!

This Fancy Food Show 2007 Chicago event was a total SUCCESS and we are all working very hard to keep up with the many new requests.

Both the Beet and Sweet Potato Chips and the Veggie Chips Cookies were a huge hit at this years FMI - 2007

It was just so amazing!

Just a short time ago we had an idea over drinks to re-create ourselves and start this food business. We are all still pinching ourselves to be sure we are not dreaming all of this.

Here is a link to the photos.

Papa Lena's Beet Chip and Sweet Potato Chip Cookies are unlike anything you've ever tasted. Healthy Gluten Free Gourmet Vegetable Snack Chips Unique, different, and delicious. A burst of flavor in every bite.

Beetroot

Anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant source: ( http://home.goulburn.net.au/~shack/healthyfoods.htm )

Beets, Beetroot has been used as a food and medicine since early times. Its minerals and phytochemicals resist infection, boost cellular intake of oxygen and treat blood, liver and immune system disorders. Beetroot stimulates the immune system by improving cell respiration and tissue oxygenation. It does this by encouraging the production of new red blood cells (erythropoiesis). The enhanced cell respiration helps keep the heart, muscles and nerves in good condition. There is some evidence that eating beetroot causes some cancer cells to revert to normal or die.

Beetroot can be used to treat cancers (particularly leukemia), skin problems, chronic infections, inflammatory bowel disease and in the prevention and treatment of heart disease and rheumatoid arthritis. It also aids fat metabolism and liver function. It has no harmful side effects and is usually well tolerated. For best effect eat two medium sized beetroots daily. Beetroot is as effective cooked as it is raw or juiced. Betanin, the pigment in beetroot, may colour faeces and urine red but this is harmless and disappears when you stop eating the vegetable.