I’ve grown up with Green Giant. I remember watching the commercials as a kid – (in a singing voice) “Ho, ho, ho. Green Giant!” What I didn’t know was that in addition to bringing delicious frozen vegetables to homes for the past 50 years, Green Giant has also been committed to a “green” program called Valley Stewardship. Valley Stewardship is Green Giant’s effort to use less land, less water, less pesticides, and less packaging to minimize their footprint on their products. So far Green Giant has been successful in:
Reducing the amount of land and water needed to grow vegetables Packing vegetables in smaller, lighter cans, so it takes less fuel to deliver them to supermarket shelves Utilizing traditional seed breeding methods over the last 35 years to double the amount of sweet corn grown on an acre of land Teaming up with growers to install a more efficient irrigation system that can reduce water use by more than a million gallons a year; Switching to more earth-friendly paperboard to package frozen vegetables, saving approximately 54,000 trees annually in the process.
This year, in honor of the40th anniversary of Earth Day on April 22nd, and to support 50 more years of Valley Stewardship, Green Giant is forking over $200,000 to The Nature Conservancy to encourage green farming practices, such as the repair and protection of the Root River in Green Giant’s home state of Minnesota. Many of their frozen vegetables celebrate Green Giant’s 50 years of being green, such as this box of Niblets Corn & Butter Sauce which we picked up.
By the way, I love corn. It’s right up there next to carrots in terms of my favorite vegetables. Did you know that frozen corn makes an awesome snack on a hot day? Yup, the perfectly frozen kernels are great for popping in your mouth. Getting back, though, here’s a shot of the Green Giant Niblets Corn & Butter Sauce. You can see a giant glob of the butter sauce in the corn that has been sealed with the rest of the individually frozen kernels of corn. You can tell that they are individually frozen because it isn’t one giant block of corn, the kernels actually move around a little inside the bag.
To cook the Green Giant Niblets Corn & Butter Sauce, simply cut a slip in the middle of the bag. Then cook in the microwave for 2 minutes, rotate, and cook for an additional 2 minutes. If you have turntable in your microwave, then obviously you can skip the rotation step and just nuke for 4 minutes straight. Here’s how the corn looks after cooking – doesn’t it look delicious? You may need to stir the corn around a bit to make sure the sauce gets distributed evenly through the dish.
Now’s the time for my guilty admission. Technically, this box of Green Giant Niblets Corn & Butter Sauce is supposed to have ~2.5 servings of 2/3 cup. I started eating this while watching American Idol and I ate the whole container by myself. I just could not stop, it was so good. Fortunately, since each serving is only 90 calories and also provides 3g of Dietary Fiber, I don’t have to feel too guilty about hoarding all of the corn to myself. Sorry fellow testers – you snooze you lose! The corn was just the right texture, firm and not mush and was very sweet! The butter sauce was delicious and made it taste like I was eating corn on the cob without the cob.
Lots of companies say that they’re “green” but it really says a lot when they put their money where their mouth is. Through they Valley Stewardship program and their donation to The Nature Conservancy, Green Giant is demonstrating how green they really are. To learn more about Green Giant and their products, you can visit www.greengiant.com. To find about their sustainability efforts or to make a donation to The Nature Conservancy, please visit http://www.GreenGiant.com/sustainability.
Finally, for all of you fellow 80’s babies, here’s a Green Giant blast from the past:
What’s Cooking at DD Green Giant “Seeds of Change” Giveaway!
The Prize:
One winner will receive a “Seeds of Change” prize pack which includes one VIP coupon valid for a free package of Green Giant frozen vegetables, in addition to a mini herb garden, an eco-friendly bamboo utensil set, and a 100% recyclable grocery tote.
To Enter:
- THIS ENTRY IS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER ENTRIES TO BE VALID (+1): Remember to post this as a comment. Tell me how you and your family reduce (or plan to reduce) your carbon footprint.
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Giveaway ends at 11:59 PM EST, April 28, 2010.
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Disclaimer: This post consists of my (and/or fellow tester) opinions only. No compensation was given for this review/giveaway. I did receive a free Green Giant Seeds of Change gift pack and information from Green Giant through MyBlogSpark to use and test for the purposes of this review. This did not affect the outcome of this review.
We use our bikes more often for errands, we try to avoid using cars. [email protected]
We use our bikes more often for errands, we try to avoid using cars. [email protected]
We recycle and always use our reusable bags.
We recycle and always use our reusable bags.
i recently read about air drying dishes in the dishwasher..i started this morning[email protected]
i recently read about air drying dishes in the dishwasher..i started this morning
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We definitely recycle more than we throw away.
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we use reusable bags when grocery shopping
we use reusable bags when grocery shopping
We have a compost bin which helps a ton in reducing garbage. Not to mention that it's great for gardening.
We have a compost bin which helps a ton in reducing garbage. Not to mention that it's great for gardening.
We have traded one-time water bottles for refillable bottles.
We have traded one-time water bottles for refillable bottles.
We are very careful about not letting water run when not absolutely necessary. We use cloth bags at the supermarket and we walk wherever it's possible.bgcchs(at)yahoo(dot)com
We are very careful about not letting water run when not absolutely necessary. We use cloth bags at the supermarket and we walk wherever it's possible.
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I take my old magazines to the hospital and a local retirement center when I am through with them. I also try to not let the water run except when necessary and turn off the lights unless we are in that room.
I take my old magazines to the hospital and a local retirement center when I am through with them. I also try to not let the water run except when necessary and turn off the lights unless we are in that room.
We definitely recycle more than we throw away.[email protected]
We recycle, compost, grow some of our own veggies, turn off extra lights, unplug items not being used.
We recycle, compost, grow some of our own veggies, turn off extra lights, unplug items not being used.
We recycle any and everything, turn off the lights and tvs when leaving a room.tamben7996(at)aol(dot)com
We recycle any and everything, turn off the lights and tvs when leaving a room.
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we recycle everything we can.
we recycle everything we can.
We are using cloth bags instead of plastic for shopping.
We are using cloth bags instead of plastic for shopping.
We now recycle & work on way to use less water & electric.
We now recycle & work on way to use less water & electric.
We bike to the library and walk to the grocery store (still drive to costco, but I once saw an impressive trike and plastic bin contraption parked outside that could have carried several pallets of toilet paper home)
We bike to the library and walk to the grocery store (still drive to costco, but I once saw an impressive trike and plastic bin contraption parked outside that could have carried several pallets of toilet paper home)
We are definately driving less and walking more
We are definately driving less and walking more
We use rain barrels to water our gardens and home orchard.
We use rain barrels to water our gardens and home orchard.
We've transitioned to cloth diapers and we use reusuable shopping bags in an effort to reduce our carbon footprint!
We've transitioned to cloth diapers and we use reusuable shopping bags in an effort to reduce our carbon footprint!
We recycle everything possible and if I'm at the stire and see that something is in a biodegradable package I'll buy it over another product.
We recycle everything possible and if I'm at the stire and see that something is in a biodegradable package I'll buy it over another product.
We buy practically all our durable goods used (clothing, furniture, household, etc.). We then donate, reuse or recycle things we don't need anymore.
We buy practically all our durable goods used (clothing, furniture, household, etc.). We then donate, reuse or recycle things we don't need anymore.
WE ARE RECYCLING EVERYTHING WE CAN….INSTEAD OF THROWING OUT ITEMS…WE GIVE TO CHARITIES THAT CAN HELP OTHER FAMILIES
WE ARE RECYCLING EVERYTHING WE CAN….INSTEAD OF THROWING OUT ITEMS…WE GIVE TO CHARITIES THAT CAN HELP OTHER FAMILIES
We are walking and biking to the store more this year as a concious way to reduce our carbon footprint.
We are walking and biking to the store more this year as a concious way to reduce our carbon footprint.
I walk to places that are close by instead of driving
I walk to places that are close by instead of driving
We recycle and we also unplug appliances we arent using!Thanks for the chance.[email protected]
We recycle and we also unplug appliances we arent using!
Thanks for the chance.
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When we are out & about we do what we have to do in one trip and recycle eveything we can think of also.
When we are out & about we do what we have to do in one trip and recycle eveything we can think of also.
I take the bus every day to and from work and we only own one car.
I take the bus every day to and from work and we only own one car.
We reduce our carbon footprint by eating food from local farmer's markets and biking instead of driving as often as possible!Thank you for the giveaway :)hurdler4eva(at)gmail(dot)com
We reduce our carbon footprint by eating food from local farmer's markets and biking instead of driving as often as possible!
Thank you for the giveaway 🙂
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ride bikes more often and when I go to airport, I take public transportation rather than parking car there.
ride bikes more often and when I go to airport, I take public transportation rather than parking car there.
At our house we use solar flashlights. No batteries to purchase or recycle.
At our house we use solar flashlights. No batteries to purchase or recycle.
I am actively trying to get my whole family to cut back on everything that they can: driving, packaging, using reusable bags, no paper plates, recycle everything we can, cutting back on electricity usage. It is a battle, but we are winning a little every day.
I am actively trying to get my whole family to cut back on everything that they can: driving, packaging, using reusable bags, no paper plates, recycle everything we can, cutting back on electricity usage. It is a battle, but we are winning a little every day.
We plan to reduce our carbon footprint by taking a Greyhound bus to visit relatives instead of driving a car.
We plan to reduce our carbon footprint by taking a Greyhound bus to visit relatives instead of driving a car.
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We no longer use disposable water bottles
We no longer use disposable water bottles
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I always use the reusable bags at the grocery store and target; we recycle paper, glass, plastic, metal, batteries and cfl lightbulbs. we use cfl lightbulbs.
I always use the reusable bags at the grocery store and target; we recycle paper, glass, plastic, metal, batteries and cfl lightbulbs. we use cfl lightbulbs.
We are reducing our carbon footprint by gardening organically. We save our kitchen peels, etc. lawn clippings, trimmings, and use them to make compost for our garden.
We are reducing our carbon footprint by gardening organically. We save our kitchen peels, etc. lawn clippings, trimmings, and use them to make compost for our garden.
We're driving a hybrid and recycling everything we can.
We're driving a hybrid and recycling everything we can.
We recycle and try to buy organic or recycled products.
We recycle and try to buy organic or recycled products.
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We use a water filter and no more disposable water bottles.
We use a water filter and no more disposable water bottles.
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My family reduce our carbon footprint by recycling and yardsaling
My family reduce our carbon footprint by recycling and yardsaling
we all carry tote bags with use to the supermarket
we all carry tote bags with use to the supermarket
We've been doing a couple of things, we don't buy bottled water anymore and only use our aluminum water bottles, we also only use the resuable totes when shopping so we don't have to use the stores plastic bags and then we also have started our own compost pile to reduce our overall garbage waste.
We've been doing a couple of things, we don't buy bottled water anymore and only use our aluminum water bottles, we also only use the resuable totes when shopping so we don't have to use the stores plastic bags and then we also have started our own compost pile to reduce our overall garbage waste.
We don't buy bottled water and bring reusable bags to the grocery store
We don't buy bottled water and bring reusable bags to the grocery store
We use our aluminum water bottles, buy locally whenever possible and when we must get around try and either walk, bike or use public transportation when feasible.
We use our aluminum water bottles, buy locally whenever possible and when we must get around try and either walk, bike or use public transportation when feasible.
We are buying more organic, more from local farmers and we use our own totes instead of plastic bags from the storesThank you[email protected]
We are buying more organic, more from local farmers and we use our own totes instead of plastic bags from the stores
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We car pool and use reusable grocery bags.
We car pool and use reusable grocery bags.
I've been driving a Prius for 8 yrs now & since I lost my job, I haven't been driving much anymore.Thanks for the giveaway >^..^<
I've been driving a Prius for 8 yrs now & since I lost my job, I haven't been driving much anymore.
Thanks for the giveaway >^..^<
we recycle our cansctazie(at)aol(dot)com
we recycle our cans
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follow on twitter @flychild7
follow on twitter @flychild7
follow you on gfc
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follow on network blogs
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We reduce our carbon footprint by conserving energy! We unplug things we are not using and hang our clothes up to dry when the weather permits!
We reduce our carbon footprint by conserving energy! We unplug things we are not using and hang our clothes up to dry when the weather permits!
Our family reduces our carbon footprint by recycling (paper, cardboard, cans, #1 &2 plastics), carry our own reusable shopping bags, recycle gift cards, bags and bows, and no longer buy individual water bottles.
Our family reduces our carbon footprint by recycling (paper, cardboard, cans, #1 &2 plastics), carry our own reusable shopping bags, recycle gift cards, bags and bows, and no longer buy individual water bottles.
To go green, we have eliminated paper towels and napkins, and disposable wraps/covers/lunchbox containers. We use CFLs and have everything on power strips, which we shut off when not in use. We recycle, Freecycle, and compost.Jennifer, jennem22 at yahoo dot com
To go green, we have eliminated paper towels and napkins, and disposable wraps/covers/lunchbox containers. We use CFLs and have everything on power strips, which we shut off when not in use. We recycle, Freecycle, and compost.
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We recycle and use CFLs.
We recycle and use CFLs.
We bought good bikes for everyone in the family so that we can ride all over town and not drive.
We bought good bikes for everyone in the family so that we can ride all over town and not drive.
We have been walking to the store more often when we need to shop, and bring our own bags when we go.
We have been walking to the store more often when we need to shop, and bring our own bags when we go.
We walk more & drive less. We also use reusable shopping bags.
We walk more & drive less. We also use reusable shopping bags.
We've recently started a compost pile–while it's still relatively small, it does reduce the amount of trash we set out each week for the trash collector to gather! (Plus, this time next year, I'll have some great compost for my garden!!!)
We've recently started a compost pile–while it's still relatively small, it does reduce the amount of trash we set out each week for the trash collector to gather! (Plus, this time next year, I'll have some great compost for my garden!!!)
I reuse everything I can. They don't offer Recycling at the apartment we live in, so I “recycle” myself by reusing!
I reuse everything I can. They don't offer Recycling at the apartment we live in, so I “recycle” myself by reusing!
We already started a small herb garden with rosemary and basil, as well as a garden with tomatoes, peppers, grean beans, and onions. It's a great way to do something outdoors as a family.
We already started a small herb garden with rosemary and basil, as well as a garden with tomatoes, peppers, grean beans, and onions. It's a great way to do something outdoors as a family.
Conservation of water.,skyskyaa11(at)gmail.com
We have a garden and bring our bags to the grocery store,
We have a garden and bring our bags to the grocery store,
We recycle, compost and grow organic vegetables. Thanks.
We recycle, compost and grow organic vegetables. Thanks.
Conservation of water.,skyskyaa11(at)gmail.com
We always use our own bags when we go to the grocery store, we have a garden in the summer, and we are working on a worm farm for composting with.
We always use our own bags when we go to the grocery store, we have a garden in the summer, and we are working on a worm farm for composting with.
we always combine our driving for errands into one trip a week
we always combine our driving for errands into one trip a week
I finally got my Garden I've been wanting for years. We have a compost pile. Recycle, Re-use, and buy used when we can. Once a month we do local clean ups in areas that don't get cleaned (spillways, etc.)Thanks~ greimanjATcomcastDOTnet
I finally got my Garden I've been wanting for years. We have a compost pile. Recycle, Re-use, and buy used when we can. Once a month we do local clean ups in areas that don't get cleaned (spillways, etc.)
Thanks~ greimanjATcomcastDOTnet
We recycle and reuse rain water to water our garden
We recycle and reuse rain water to water our garden
We use reusable bags when we go shopping.
We use reusable bags when we go shopping.
I use my bicycle for transportation unless it is absolutely necessary to drive the car.
I use my bicycle for transportation unless it is absolutely necessary to drive the car.
eating more organic!
eating more organic!
we are recycling and carpooling
we are recycling and carpooling
We have a large garden.
We have a large garden.
We reduce our carbon footprint by eating less meat which makes a HUGE difference![email protected]
We reduce our carbon footprint by eating less meat which makes a HUGE difference!
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We bicycle almost everywhere in the nice weather!
We bicycle almost everywhere in the nice weather!
Thanks for the giveaway…we use public transportation during the week, getting to/from work, and we limit our driving to the weekends.
Thanks for the giveaway…we use public transportation during the week, getting to/from work, and we limit our driving to the weekends.
we recycle,i have bought a front loader washer to conserve energy and water and i want to replace all appliances as i can afford to
we recycle,i have bought a front loader washer to conserve energy and water and i want to replace all appliances as i can afford to
We watch our water usage and recycle, most especially plastic bottles.
We watch our water usage and recycle, most especially plastic bottles.
We're reducing our carbon footprint by using reusable shopping bags for all our shopping.
We're reducing our carbon footprint by using reusable shopping bags for all our shopping.
We use only natural products and recycle. Thanks
We use only natural products and recycle. Thanks
I've been turning out lights and turning down the heat when we are not in a room, and recycling as much as possible.
I've been turning out lights and turning down the heat when we are not in a room, and recycling as much as possible.
We have a compost pile and we also have a small garden started with veggies
We have a compost pile and we also have a small garden started with veggies
We have started composting
We have started composting
I recycle
I recycle