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Karen has been a travel enthusiast since she was a young child. It has always been a dream of hers to see as much of the world as possible. Last year, while she was sailing transatlantic on the Queen Mary 2, a gentleman expressed an interest in publishing a detailed journal she’d kept of her 7 week European vacation. This inspired her to start an Ezine of her own, and combine her passion for traveling with her passion for saving the planet. She hopes you enjoy reading about her experiences around the world as much as she enjoys writing about them.

Marla is an an avid reader and self-described news junkie. She has both Bachelors and Masters degrees in English and has always had a passion for writing. She has never hesitated to express her opinion about anything. Marla attributes her interest in environmental issues to her Breast Cancer diagnosis 17 years ago. She makes it a point to keep an eye on current news and events that impact our environment and global health.

Andrea has a passion for product specification in the construction, renovation and development of commercial and residential real estate projects. Over the last several years, she has become fascinated with how the construction industry and other businesses related to it are developing and utilizing more eco-friendly, renewable, and sustainable products. This is happening in many other industries as well. In this column, she invites you to share in her discoveries as she explores the “greening” of business. Andrea Goldman holds a bachelors degree in Sociology from SUNY at Albany and a Juris Doctor from Hofstra University Law School.

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A Healthy and Tasty Treat From Japan

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By Karen R.

Kobayashi Noodle Company, Ltd. is manufacturing the industry’s first gluten-free 100% brown rice “fettuccine” style noodles. Other varieties include white rice “fettuccine” style noodles, and both brown and white rice “angel-hair” pasta. They are all natural, gluten and chemical free. Packed fresh, simply drop in boiling water and they are ready to eat in just three minutes! The pastas are steamed and sterilized after packaging, giving them a twelve month shelf life.

I spent some time in Manhattan with Satoru Inukai, the Assistant Manager of Kobayashi Noodle Company. He enjoys working with this Japanese product that he believes in, and has the confidence to represent. Toshio Kobayashi owns the company, which is more than 70 years old. Their main products are Ramen noodles and fresh wheat pasta. Grown in Gifu Prefecture, about 2 ½ hours from Tokyo, this farming region is known for excellent rice production. In 2006, Toshio Kobayashi, inspired by a friend who is a Celiac, decided to create a gluten-free, more health conscious line of pastas for those that were never able to enjoy noodles. The company built a new, gluten-free facility to accommodate production. With seven varieties of fresh, gluten-free, healthy pastas, they appeal to a broad market. Kobayashi is #1 in quality and convenience, owning their market.

The demand in the United States is great due to the large population on diabetic diets. A recipe like “Brown-Rice Noodle Sushi” is one of several tasty suggestions. I had the privilege of trying the “Brown-Rice Pasta Gluten-Free Fettuccine with Flourless Basil-Pesto Sauce.” It is delicious!