“People ask me what I do in winter when there’s no baseball. I’ll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring” – Rogers Hornsby, major league player for 23 seasons. The waiting is over! Spring is here, and it’s time to step up to the plate! Whether you are lining up to support your favorite major league team or are cheering on your little league star, make an event out of it by setting up your own baseball tailgate. But skip over the Cracker Jacks, and instead draft the Hickory Farms Best Friends Gift Box for your team/ This all-in-one gourmet gift basket really is your best friend come game time – it has just about everything you need to throw a perfect game-winning tailgate! The Hickory Farms Best Friends Gift Box includes 4 Summer Sausages, 7 varieties of Hickory Farms Cheese, 2 types of tasty crackers, and 2 gourmet mustards. Now let us show you how you can turn these palatable players into an all-star baseball tailgate.      Bullpen Cheese-Filled Bead Bowls: Bat it out of the park with bread bowls filled with Mission Jack Blend, Smoked Cheddar Blend, Jalapeno …

      No cake, no pizza, and no bread. These three rules alone can send anyone into a major food rut. Unfortunately, these are just a few of the food items from a long list that you have to give up when you are diagnosed with celiac disease or if you develop an insensitivity, intolerance, or allergy to gluten. For some of those with these dietary restrictions, even the slightest bit of gluten can ruin a meal. But to help keep you worry-free, here are some great tips for avoiding gluten that were inspired by an article from Eating Well magazine.   Double-check any medications for gluten before taking Read food labels carefully Be careful not to cross-contaminate foods, containers, and utensils Focus on incorporating healthy whole grains like quinoa and brown rice into your diet Avoiding gluten can also mean avoiding the gluten-free diet blues. That’s why Hickory Farms is happy to help by making gluten-free eating easier and tastier. No need to sacrifice taste for wellness anymore! From savory sausages and creamy cheeses to gourmet nuts and refreshing fruit, Hickory Farms has plenty of food products that are delicious and gluten-free so you can enjoy worry-free. And …

        April 22, 2013 will mark the 43rd Earth Day celebration. The first observance of Earth Day in 1970 brought demonstrations for a healthier and more sustainable environment all over the U.S. Since then, Earth Day helped pave the way for the passage of the Clean Air, Clean Water, and Endangered Species Acts. Today, Earth Day is not only credited for launching the modern environmental movement, but it has also grown into the largest civic observance in the world. But you don’t have to take on a monumental project to contribute to Earth day. Every little step towards bettering our environment counts. If you’re in need of a starting point, below are a few easy ways to take part in helping keep the Earth clean and healthy for all. Pick 5 for Your Environment – The Environmental Protection Agency encourages selecting at least five simple steps you can take to contribute to protecting the environment. A few examples include using only enough water for your needs to reduce water consumption, planting a tree to positively impact air quality, and selecting energy-saving appliances. Recycle – Recycling is a great way to get involved with Earth Day. Start in …