http://www.clifbar.com en webmaster@clifbar.com Copyright 2008 2008-07-03T23:41:00-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/i_got_the_swag_box_blues#150 S-W-A-G... to many in marketting, means: "Sh!t With Awful Graphics"... ----- Comment posted by: swagophile 2005-07-12T14:22:01-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/inspiration_in_ecuador#148 Awesome! Some non-soy, non-animal alternatives for protein!Way, way back thousands of years ago or something, South Americans were prohibited from eating quinoa for fear it would make them too strong and they could overtake the country.Talk about controlling the masses ----- Comment posted by: Soyalternatives 2005-07-12T10:29:01-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/i_got_the_swag_box_blues#149 YO CLIFF BARS ARE THE FUCIGN BOMB SON!!! mojo bars rule too..mMMmMMMMMmmm mojo barsss...why arent any of those in you box?? your box is wack son!!! throw that sock away, its not interesting and has no nutritional value.mojo bars FTW!! (for the win, for all you noobs) Comment posted by: ason 2005-10-24T13:06:01-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/food_pyramid_scheming#147 Pyramid schemes were so 1990's. Personally, I think they should have gone with "the circle of trust". ----- Comment posted by: Sarah Christie 2005-07-06T15:34:01-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/food_pyramid_scheming#145 "If you don't eat yer meat, you can't have any pudding. How can youhave any pudding if you don't eat yer meat?" Comment posted by: FLOYD/CLIF/FOOD Fan 2005-07-07T13:17:01-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/food_pyramid_scheming#146 Three cheers for the consistency of our government: take a SAD food pyramid and make it even worse. As Dr. Walter Willet, chairman of the Harvard School of Public Health, says, "While it is good to see the old pyramid gone, the new pyramid conveys nothing." While the illustration promoting exercise may be a step forward, with the pyramid itself, one ought to ask, "where's the food?" There is no text to explain the color coded vertical bars representing food groups and non-food groups. Despite our vast increase in knowledge concerning healthful nutrition since the first pyramid in 1992, OUR government has created a new food pyramid that conveys none of this knowledge such as the importance of omega-3 fats and the dangers of trans fats and highly processed carbs. If few Americans followed the recommendations of the old pyramid which illustrated specific types of foods, just how many folks does our government think would be willing to spend time on the Internet for nutritional health? Comment posted by: Nick Tompanis 2005-07-08T20:29:01-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/food_pyramid_scheming#144 their food pyramid wouldnt be so n00bish if they included the l33tn3ss of mojo bar within the pyramid.the only thing their pyramid is good for, would be having Q-bert jump up and down it. *meh*^o^ Comment posted by: ason 2005-10-24T13:26:01-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/testing_testing_1_2_3#142 I just went to Walgreen's looking for a protein bar as I was about to do some curls. I found your Builder's bar and read the ingredients. I was looking for something that had a lot of protein, but was also made with healthy ingredients and not hydrogenated stuff. I found your product and bought 3 of them. I was hoping it would also taste decent. Man was I surprised! The chocolate bar was awesome! My friend gave me an EAS protein bar the other day and it grossed me out. I was also turned off by the word "artificial" on their label. I'm glad I found Clif! This was my first Clif bar, but I'll be back for more! Well, time to do some curls my friends! Comment posted by: Mike 2005-07-02T13:03:01-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/testing_testing_1_2_3#143 Great to see Clif Bar jumping into the blogosphere. Welcome. Any chance we'll see Gary come in and post every once in a while? And, any plans on an RSS feed? Comment posted by: Jonathan Maus 2005-07-02T08:49:01-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/testing_testing_1_2_3#141 All the way from the great white north (edmonton, canada) - just wanted to say a hello and a kudos to the new blog for the company. I still teeter totter between clif bars and the next best competitor's but you never know, things can change in an instant. It is a little more difficult to buy boxes of clif bars (at less than retail) in my neck of the woods so my search continues... Comment posted by: Bryan 2005-07-05T08:25:01-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/testing_testing_1_2_3#140 Hey I've tried lots of bars and yours rank tops on the list. I always look for healthy like no trans or hydrogenated oils and go for taste secondaraly. Your bars hit both on the head. Love the cliff and builder bars. Thanks. Comment posted by: Michael Pappas 2005-07-02T23:29:01-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/no_glass_slipper#138 I know what you mean... only for me it's before the ball and because I moved outta my stepmonsters house I never got the invitation... :( ----- Comment posted by: cinnimon 2005-07-10T16:09:01-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/testing_testing_1_2_3#139 RSS was added last week. Let me know if you have any problems with it! Comment posted by: Mr. Web Guy 2005-07-11T18:16:01-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/to_gmo_or_not_to_gmo_that_is_the_question#136 GMO stands for genetically modified organism. It refers to human interference with plant or animal reproduction by the artificial manipulation of DNA. A few months ago, all of us at Clif Bar watched Deborah Koons Garcia's filmThe Future of Food about the GMO debate. Check it out! Comment posted by: Mr. Web Guy 2005-08-06T23:40:01-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/to_gmo_or_not_to_gmo_that_is_the_question#137 Ok, this is great but a question from us stupid people: What's a GMO? ----- Comment posted by: Mark 2005-08-06T09:58:01-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/clifcast_11_stage_7#78 How do you subscribe to the podcast? Comment posted by: texafornia 2006-03-02T20:17:01-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/clifcast_10_stage_6#79 I really enjoy Clif bars and the company's dedication to providing a fun community website for everyone to enjoy. Comment posted by: Alicija 2006-02-27T12:23:01-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/clifcast_07_stage_3#80 I love these podcasts! Thanks for doing this. Hey, see if you guys can get an interview with the Angel! Comment posted by: Joe @ Sunrise Sports Cycling 2006-02-24T08:26:01-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/clifcast_03_prologue_san_francisco#81 Love the Podcasts on the Amgen Tour of California. Very interesting. Comment posted by: Mike 2006-02-20T15:51:01-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/dog_day_afternoon#82 Oh, man, that is one contented little dog.Princess Janie is going to rule the roost over in Marketing in short order. Welcome to being owned by a French Bulldog! Comment posted by: Fatemeh 2006-01-23T17:18:01-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/dog_day_afternoon#83 I have a dog in the workplace story that is just a tad different..we love 'em but boy when it gets bad it gets really really bad. we have onsite day care too but this one tops the lot:http://gdiapers.typepad.com/earlyyears/2006/01/how_to_try_and_.html#trackbackCheersJasondad/CEOgDiapers Comment posted by: Jason Graham-Nye 2006-01-24T06:17:01-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/ready_set_go_2006#84 I just wanted to tell everyone at Clif that you guys entirely rock. I've suffered from freaky blood sugar ever since I was a little kid. I've been put on the "5 small meals a day" regimen for just about forever, and it's been hard to find something with sustained energy that will keep me going throughout those periods of time so I don't get tired and cranky between meals. I heart Clif and Luna bars. In addition, I'm going through some medical issues where I am expecting to gain a fair amount of weight. I have gone from cold turkey to 5 days a week at the gym, and I really don't think I could do it without my guilty pleasures of S'mores Luna and Chocolate Brownie Clif bars, when in fact they aren't that guilty at all. Kudos. Comment posted by: Ginny 2006-01-26T04:41:01-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/my_lil_mutant_grow_a_pony#151 A co-worker and I were recently out at The Dollar Store looking for Christmas decorations, and I came across this same "Grow A Pony" toy. I "grew" it in a stocky vase at my desk. It is truly one of the scariest things I think I have ever seen. Who decided to make it green? Why are it's eyes so huge? I'm pretty sure it's watching me right now... Comment posted by: Mala 2006-12-05T16:50:00-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/here_at_last#85 Hi Erika, That sounds great. Am looking for various forms of healthy brownie food for my 11 year Brownie Hog. My boys are avid Luna fans still. Also picked some "phalsa berries" and saved some for you from the Gir forest last week(the last natural reserve for aisatic lions in India). They are dehydrated (so i could bring them back in the US legitimately). Sangeeta Comment posted by: Sangeeta 2006-01-03T11:44:01-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/here_at_last#86 I can't wait to try this new flavor. I'm a huge fan of the Luna Bar line. I'd also like to thank you all for your support at the Tuscon marathon. I enjoyed the clif shots that were handed out every so often - they were just the shot I needed! Most of all, though, I'd like to rave about the new Clif Builder bars. I got one of these samples in a race pack earlier this year and waited breathlessly for it to come out on the shelves. This is my favorite post-workout/race treat. And most of all, your products are animal-free. Thanks for such great products!! Comment posted by: Misty Pilgrim 2005-12-22T05:37:01-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/iso_a_good_coffee_substitute#87 I am not a coffee drinker either, but I have read about a coffee substitute called Cafix... you may want to check it out. http://www.internaturalfoods.com/Cafix/Cafix.html Comment posted by: April 2006-01-15T07:52:01-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/iso_a_good_coffee_substitute#88 I too have walked the path of trying different morning beverages. Get over it and enjoy the coffee.Most of the time, for me, it is more about the rich flavor coupled with a toasted bread product and the ritual you speak of. Some mornings it is just caffeine. I've come to decide that it brings my great pleasure, so why deny it. One cup is certainly good for us.There are times where I don't feel like having coffee. This is a rare time of year - never can tell when it will arrive- but sometimes I just don't feel like having it and tea sounds more appealing.I figure this is my body's built regulator telling me to change it up once in a while without having to force it. Comment posted by: Muffin 2006-01-06T16:51:01-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/iso_a_good_coffee_substitute#89 I'm not a coffee drinker myself, but recently got a regular coffee drinker roommate to try FRS in the morning instead (http://www.frsplus.com/). She finds it does wake her up and that she doesn't need coffee in the mornings anymore. It might be worth a try. Comment posted by: Kylie 2006-01-09T10:42:01-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/the_nature_of_things#90 Eish... So true!http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5053576 Comment posted by: Spicoli 2005-12-15T10:16:01-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/the_nature_of_things#91 Indeed, Brian, the media can be a continued source of the confusion over best nutrition practices. Wouldn't it be great if they would wait to report on the benefits of new findings only after a series of repeated studies actually warranted a dietary change?! Comment posted by: Tara 2005-12-12T11:10:01-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/the_nature_of_things#92 Every day there's a new study put out that may have merit belonging in a scientific journal but not as the lead story of the local news. What's sad is that the media perpetuate this cycle, and the low-carb craze and chocolate consumption are good examples: one day they're bad for you, the next day they'll cure cancer. I'll never forget back during the low fat days seeing an obese person picking up a specially ordered case of Snackwell cookies at the grocer, obviously thinking that no fat in food means no fat from eating it. Must've eaten a lot of sugars! Comment posted by: Brian Lukanic 2005-12-09T17:45:01-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/stop_global_warming#93 We all agree that global warming is occuring. In fact, it has been happening since the last Ice Age.How do we know to what extent humans are accelerating the warming?I agree that it is good to reduce the amount of fossil fuel emissions for many reasons (pollution being the main one) but how do we know that stopping CO2 emissions will slow down or reverse global warming?The answer to both questions above is that we don't know the answer to either question. The natural forces that create temperature fluctuations on Earth are basically unknown. Comment posted by: Ralph 2005-12-12T19:59:01-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/stop_global_warming#94 I just read your posting at work (don't tell anyone) because I couldn't get enough of your company just at home (I'm halfway through THE book). I agree that global warming is the issue that's going to swamp us (no pun intended) if we don't act. I'm SO happy and encouraged by the Clif story, so kudos to you all! my partner and I also have started a non-profit theater company and community arts organization dedicated to free and low-cost classes, activities and performances for students, low-income communities, the disabled, and the general public. We are TOTALLY inspired by Clif Bar's integrity and vision and hope we can honorably follow in your footsteps. I also work for 18th Street Arts Center in Santa Monica, one of the only certified green/sustainable arts organizations in California, where I'm going to tell everyone to read your company's book.Long live the White Road!Michael SakamotoCo-DirectorEmpire of Teethwww.empireofteeth.org Comment posted by: Michael Sakamoto 2005-12-06T10:24:01-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/dietitians_invade_st_louis#95 Black friday was terrifying. Still in detox.Dark diapers are bad diapers indeed. So dark chocolate it is - thanks! Off to run Las Vegas marathon on Sunday.Only in Vegas can you:(1) Get married at a run through chapel at mile 5(2) Run with 25 Elvis'(3) Bet on who is going to win ( Don't back me Tara - still carrying Thanksgiving...)But I am being powered by Clif Bar. The shots (where's the vodka in them?) , the bars and the gels. Love 'em.Will enjoy recovery dark chocolate.CheersJason Comment posted by: Jason Graham-Nye 2005-12-02T15:44:01-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/dietitians_invade_st_louis#96 Alas, milk chocolate doesn't provide those glorious nutrients known as polyphenols (antioxidant/anti-inflammatory powerhouses)! The darker the better when it comes to chocolate (not diapers)!Gorging is a funny word and one I wouldn't recommend putting in front of anything containing sugar (scenes from the movie Chocolat flashing through my head). If you plan to particpate in the day of great feasting, I recommend walking it off in downtown Portland simply to witness the biggest shopping day of the year. It makes for great browsing & people wathching (but not shopping)!Looking forward to the flushables! Wow! Cool diapers! Comment posted by: Tara 2005-11-23T11:11:01-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/dietitians_invade_st_louis#97 TaraWhat's so hot nutritionally about dark chocolate? Can I gorge on that instead of milk chocolate and not pack on the pounds?Has it got less sugar? A miracle I say. As a newbie to America from Australia, I gather Thursday entails enormous amounts of consumption followed on Friday by the greatest spending spree on gods green-ish earth. Is that about the breadth of it?And hats off to your hubby for changing his surname. I did the same (only 3 extra letters though) and at that time I was a school teacher...the students had a field day after summer vacation to hear that a male teacher had a new surname. The therapy continues... Comment posted by: Jason Graham-Nye 2005-11-23T06:27:01-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/nibbling_clif_nectar_for_free#98 OH MY GOODNESS!!I returned from visiting my family over Thanksgiving and found a big envelope from Clif Bar. I thought it may have been a magazine, but instead there were four sample bars. My favorite Dark Chocolate & Walnut! Keep up the great work and add organic bananas, nuts and dark chocolate. FABULOUS!! Comment posted by: Jestutrip 2006-01-11T15:00:01-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/nibbling_clif_nectar_for_free#99 Thanks for the bars! I agree you do rock! Comment posted by: CadesDad 2005-12-30T13:06:01-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/nibbling_clif_nectar_for_free#100 You guys and gals rock! Thanks! ----- Comment posted by: Donna Tocci 2005-11-08T06:33:01-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/tgi_almost_monday#101 thanks for the free Nectar bar, Shot blocks and electrolyte drink. I love the shot blocks...a much easier alternative to the Clif Shots. Comment posted by: Lauren Kaiser 2005-11-28T10:19:01-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/tgi_almost_monday#102 Two servings of fruit in a single bar? Gotta love this - makes my "five servings of fruit or veggies a day" goal even easier to accomplish! Can't wait to try this - thanks for the free offer.Sincerely,Tom - a 40something runner from Michigan ----- Comment posted by: Tom 2005-11-07T07:59:01-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/ode_to_the_peanut#103 Pretzel and peanut butter. I found these pretzel at costco, they were like the regular small pretzel but were flat. Stack the pretzel like pancakes but with peanut butter in between.Or take the small hersey chocolate bars you hand out at halloween and scoop out the peanut butter. ----- Comment posted by: dennis 2005-11-17T06:37:01-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/this_beards_for_you#104 You missed the World Beard Championship! http://worldbeardchampionships.com/ Comment posted by: erika 2005-10-25T09:56:01-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/this_beards_for_you#105 Did you guys take pics of the competition? Comment posted by: Will 2005-10-31T23:22:01-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/this_beards_for_you#106 Pictures are posted in today's entry, 11/1/05. I feel like a winner. Comment posted by: Mr. Web Guy 2005-11-01T09:26:01-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/this_beards_for_you#107 You should also do an award for "Best effort by guy with pre-pubescent facial growth patterns"... I got a good look at Mr. Web Guy's last week and hope that he will get to win something... ----- Comment posted by: Tam 2005-10-19T14:21:01-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/dont_be_fooled_seemly_healthy_foods_contain_crappy_ingredients#108 yeah eat mojo bars, you n00bs.. what is wrong with people?? fig newtons? oh well more Clif bars and mojo for us!! hahasoy protein for the win... have fun eating fig newtons and being noobs, you noobs. Comment posted by: ason 2005-10-24T13:11:01-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/dont_be_fooled_seemly_healthy_foods_contain_crappy_ingredients#109 I'm glad you used Fig Newtons as an example. I've bought them occasionally as a snack, but recently read the nutrition information. The recent TV ad mentions that triathletes eat these for energy - yet the ingredients list is not so good. Why do the giant food companies insist on using enriched flour and high froctose corn syrup in everything? You guys have proven it's not necessary to use them to have a tasty food. ----- Comment posted by: blukanic 2005-09-20T19:43:01-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/happy_belated_birthday_cliff#110 Do people realize you can comment to these things, or am I just the biggest nerd to ever venture this far into your website? Oh, and happy birthday Cliff! Comment posted by: John 2005-09-06T19:00:01-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/happy_belated_birthday_cliff#111 John - You are not alone.And Cliff - Many more happy days! ----- Comment posted by: Alan 2005-09-08T16:33:01-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/katrina#112 cheers guys - 650,000 Clif Bars that is awesome. ----- Comment posted by: spicoli 2005-09-20T08:11:01-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/you_want_fries_with_that#113 Hey bush lover...the only idiot is YOU! You fake conservative nazi A*hole! Now go watch more fox lies. Comment posted by: aimatti 2005-09-21T10:39:01-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/you_want_fries_with_that#114 You idiot liberal. A muffler does not control exhaust, it controls sound - as in "to muffle". ----- Comment posted by: PW Steel 2005-09-15T20:54:01-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/fave_foods_in_the_clif_kitchen#115 mm yerba mate is really good with cashew creme in it too :) Comment posted by: Satya 2005-10-15T12:27:01-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/fave_foods_in_the_clif_kitchen#116 I think I want your job....fun and yummy! Comment posted by: Donna Tocci 2005-08-25T06:06:01-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/fave_foods_in_the_clif_kitchen#117 Yummy - hemp seed! :) ----- Comment posted by: Julie 2005-08-30T15:55:01-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/dodge_this_outdoor_industry#118 If you give me a year's supply of Clif Builder bars, I'll be your ringer next year. People cower before my dodgeball skills. ----- Comment posted by: John 2005-09-06T18:59:01-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/sweet_16_visits_clif_bar#119 Joe Montana...in your office....I don't think I would have been as calm! Wow... ----- Comment posted by: Donna 2005-08-19T06:31:01-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/atkins_gone_belly_up#120 for real tho!all foods in moderation is a good philosophy. and even mcdonalds. but not more than once a month i say.but those n00bs who are talking about excluding corn and potatoes.. thats just rediculous. its about inclusion, if you include better foods and more balance in your diet, you dont have to worry about exclusion.. it will work itself out.. also they should eat mojo bars and stop being n00bs. Comment posted by: ason 2005-10-24T13:16:01-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/atkins_gone_belly_up#121 Anyone that was on the stupid atkinson diet was a fool. People were screwing up their bodies. What is with this country? Anytime a fad comes along no matter how bad it is, people will be tricked into it. ----- Comment posted by: aimatti 2005-09-21T10:43:01-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/something_yummy_is_coming#122 Awesome, you've whetted my appetite already. And being a guy, I'm not even in the Luna target demographic! You guys rock with your flavors and new product rollouts. Good luck with it, I'll be the first one to order a box of 'em once they're out. ----- Comment posted by: Brian 2005-08-11T20:06:01-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/chocolate_chocolate_chocolate_chocolate#123 That place sounds heavenly. My mouth is watering just thinking about it. It must have smelled amazing in there!! Its not so much straight up chocolate that is my weakness, but chocolate covered foods like pretzels or even potato chips. YUM!! On that note, I will leave you with this article I just read on 5 desserts that you should never eat!! http://www.associatedcontent.com/content.cfm?content_type=article&content_type_id=4332 Why does everything that tastes amazing have to be so bad for you? ----- Comment posted by: Rosie 2005-08-04T10:01:01-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/new_orleans_the_city_of_processed_foods#124 I have to say that I was in a bit of "health" culture shock myself during a recent New Orleans visit - lots of smokers. Yikes! I was there for a fitness nutrition conference - quite a place for that!I was shocked that there was not a trail along the river for a walk or a run. There is something called the River Walk but it is so short you have do run back and forth like ten times to get in a 45 minute run.I do have to say that once we tripped off the beaten path we discovered some gems for eating pleasure! I had never been to the south before so it was fun to explore so many new foods! I really had no idea that there were that many new ways of preparing foods! We discovered 2 restaurants that were worth every single fried calorie! - Dick and Jenny's- Jacques-Imo's CafeNot only was the food great, but the atmosphere as awesome. You just wanted to stay there all night trying new foods! Yam fritters! ----- Comment posted by: Lover of New Orlean's Food 2005-07-25T10:28:01-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/shuck_you_fava_beans#125 eat a mojo bar you n00bs Comment posted by: ason 2005-10-24T13:24:01-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/shuck_you_fava_beans#126 Eri has a point - boiling in the skin seems the way to go. Once you shuck the huck and cottony, spider web layers. I too struggled with the 'easiest' way to prepare the Fava (Luuke...I am your Faava!!) Anyhow, it's a pretty amazing veggie and well worth the trouble. Nothing for the faint hearted if looking for a quick meal, but if you have the time, half a bottle of Pinot, Ella's Greatest Hits and a positive mental attitude, Fava's can actually be quite enjoyable. They were the meat of the Fertile Crescent you know. More protein than most other available commodities at the time. And apparently, only falafel made of Fava can be considered 'true' falafel. Comment posted by: Swanner 2005-08-02T08:03:01-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/shuck_you_fava_beans#127 Did you know you can just steam/parboil the favas in their skins? Drain, then dust them with sea salt and/or a sprinkel of cayenne, squeeze a bit of lime on top. Then, to eat, just pop them out of their skins (like edamame in Japanese restaurants). It's a great snack/appetizer food that way. Another fave way is to wok them with crushed garlic, minced ginger, soy sauce and a dash of mirin (sweet cooking sake). Add hot sauce to taste, and toss. This version is messier than above, but very yummy. BTW, I grew up hating favas and lima beans, but now I like them. ----- Comment posted by: Eri 2005-07-29T00:45:01-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/to_hybrid_or_not_to_hybrid#128 I recently had to give back my sexy Audi (sniff, sniff) and get a new car. I had done a pre-paid lease on the Audi while a high-paid corporate slave, and since then left, started my own business and while growing, it's still nothing near my corporate slave salary.I originally thought I'd get a hybrid, but they are damn expensive and when I did the math on gas mileage and savings it just didn't pay. So then I'd be buying it for principal only, and I decided that right now I wasn't flush with cash enough to afford to do it just for principal. So I did another 3-year lease in hopes that in 3 years there will be a LOT more choices for hybrid cars. ----- Comment posted by: Elisa Camahort 2005-07-27T18:11:01-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/hot_lanta#129 Hi Stephen, if that is the Stephen I think it is. Greetings from Sweden. I have been here 2 1/2 years, I am married to a lovely Swede, and we have a little blonde dude named Gavin. Your website is awesome!We are moving back to the US next year, location TBD. Any openings in your event department? : )Hope all is well, and I thought I saw your clone when I was in NY and recently in Gothenburg. Thinking of you!Dee ----- Comment posted by: Deirdre 2005-07-28T02:50:01-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/nice_surprises_on_a_thursday_morning#130 I am very impressed with the Nectar bars also. I had my first one today (cranberry apricot almond) and am now looking for the best deal on bulk packs. Very impressive product. I am also impressed by the very existence of this blog! Very cool indeed. ----- Comment posted by: Shawn Honnick 2005-09-23T19:57:01-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/vermicomposting#131 I love the worms! I'm on my way out now to feed them a delicious organic orange peel. Tomorrow a banana peel, it's bananas, b-a-n-a-n-a-s! The next day, my leftover steak...just kidding. ----- Comment posted by: Green Girl 2005-07-18T17:39:01-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/adios_amigo#132 Wanted to Thank You Clif Bar for all your work with Our Earth and also for supporting Mavericks Surf. Sailing & fishing those waters all my life. Nothing Finer!Will Comment posted by: Will Palmer 2006-01-13T18:35:01-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/adios_amigo#133 Thanks Cassie. I may have to grab that girls digits off you when I get back. (JK) Kidding aside, I may take a stab at the blog world.spicoli's blog ----- Comment posted by: spicoli 2005-07-12T22:16:01-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/to_gmo_or_not_to_gmo_that_is_the_question#134 if human cloning isn's right what makes cloning are foods any better? Comment posted by: Dj 2006-01-25T09:04:01-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/to_gmo_or_not_to_gmo_that_is_the_question#135 ill keep this one short.. mostly what i want to say is, "if it ain't broke, don't fix it!!" do we really need tomatos the size of basketballs? This planet has been getting along just fine without biotech for a long time.. i think it has alot to do with commercialism.. bigger is better!! sell more!! woot.. consequences usually play a small part. i'm glad you brought this topic up.. i hope more people read it and do some research to educate themselves.oh also, stop being n00bs and eat mojo bars, they rule.. Comment posted by: ason 2005-10-24T13:21:01-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/my_lil_mutant_grow_a_pony#152 Hi Mala: Thanks for your comments! They do have huge crazy looking eyes, I know! Happy Holidays! MKate ----- Comment posted by: Mary Kate 2006-12-12T14:25:00-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/back_on_the_bike_for_most_of_the_race_anyway#153 I just wanted to say that I just started eating Clif bars and they are the best on the shelf. Keep up the good work. Comment posted by: Nick 2006-03-28T14:18:00-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/back_on_the_bike_for_most_of_the_race_anyway#154 Thanks for your comments Nick.Great to hear that you're a fan of the Clif goods! Cheers,Le SA Comment posted by: Le SA 2006-03-29T17:45:00-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/back_on_the_bike_for_most_of_the_race_anyway#155 I love Clif Bars! I don't know what I would do without them. ----- Comment posted by: Fresno Mobile Notary 2007-01-17T15:35:00-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/happy_organic_birthday#156 I love Clif Bar's dedication to going organic, and thank you so much for continuing to increase the percentage of organic ingredients in your bars. Over the years you have become more and more organic.Now don't get me wrong, I really appreciate the strides you've made. But will the market fundamentals and suppliers ever allow for 100% organic? Comment posted by: Brian Lukanic 2006-03-14T18:17:00-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/happy_organic_birthday#157 Hi Brian!Thanks so much for your comment. You have asked a good question about organic. It is possible to reach 100% organic, however, it is pretty much dictated by the types of ingredients in the product. A product like Clif Bar contains some ingredients that are not available in an organic form. This will prevent us from being able to reach 100%. Examples of these ingredients are the added vitamin and minerals. We are, however, attempting to add more organic ingredients as they become available. In recent years, we have created new products, such as Clif Nectar, that do contain 100% organic ingredients. ----- Comment posted by: erika 2006-03-15T11:51:00-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/natural_products_take_over_anaheim#158 Hey so when will we see the new Apricot Clif Bars on the shelf? And...are sulphered fruits really that bad for you? Either way, thanks for the update on the new products. Comment posted by: Brian Lukanic 2006-06-10T01:24:00-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/jacs_crusade_to_bring_back_the_juice_glass_you_with_me#492 Aaaanndd JAC seems to be ... ??? Comment posted by: Emmett L Sanders 2008-05-03T14:38:36-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/glycemic_101#493 What is the glycemic index for the regular line, and the luna line? The package says medium, and low, respectively, but 20 grams of sugar seems like a lot for "medium." Thanks! Comment posted by: matt 2008-05-04T18:44:53-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/natural_products_take_over_anaheim#160 Where can you buy the LUNA Sunrise Bars? Comment posted by: Dina Bachor 2006-06-19T18:42:00-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/natural_products_take_over_anaheim#161 Hi Dina,LUNA Sunrise should just be starting to arrive in stores now. The best place to find it immediatly is Target. In the coming weeks, Trader Joe's, Whole Foods and Drugstore.com should have them. Come August/September, you should be able to find Sunrise anywhere LUNA is located. I hope that helps! ----- Comment posted by: Amy--Ms. Web Gal 2006-06-20T10:33:00-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/time_management#162 i think you have a wonderful website and i just enjoyed my first clif bar yesterday. your website totally matches the personality of your energy bar. what an awesome creation that oatmeal walnut raisin bar is. thanks a ton and i can hardly wait to try the other flavors.-dave-p.s. webguy all your object and embed tags on your site need to be clicked to activate in ie7. here is how microsoft says to fix it...http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/?url=/workshop/author/dhtml/overview/activating_activex.asp ----- Comment posted by: dave 2006-04-04T12:46:00-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/soy_a_super_protein_not_a_super_food#163 tiny typo above: "Low and behold, ..." should be "Lo and behold ..."good comments, btw, re critical importance of variety in diet --- as in every other aspect of life, eh?! (^_^) keep up the great work, Clif & Co. ... ----- Comment posted by: Mark Zimmermann 2006-04-12T05:01:00-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/greetings_from_the_road#164 Aww, crazily cute dog (if you follow the flickr-link)!Pretty cute girl too :) Comment posted by: Rickard Andersson 2006-04-13T13:23:00-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/greetings_from_the_road#165 Yeah, Whisper is quite a cute little fellow. FYI: his favorite sport is skiing. Derin and Andra should be sending in more photos and stories from the road soon! Comment posted by: Amy--Ms. Web Gal 2006-04-14T07:28:00-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/greetings_from_the_road#166 Dogs skiing, can't get much cuter than that :) Comment posted by: Rickard Andersson 2006-04-15T20:02:00-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/greetings_from_the_road#167 Hi you guys! I finally found your blog. Sounds like an adventure. We miss you. Love, Heidi, Bruce and Silas ----- Comment posted by: Heidi Petersen 2006-04-17T11:28:00-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/dragnet_in_clif_bar_parking_lot#168 So, what happened? :/ Comment posted by: Rickard Andersson 2006-04-13T13:21:00-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/dragnet_in_clif_bar_parking_lot#169 We found out today that the SWAT team had negotiated with the guy for about 13 hours, and they finally got him to come out at 12:30 a.m. No one was hurt, thank goodness, and we fed the SWAT team folks a lot of Clif Bars! They came by to thank us today. Comment posted by: Mary Kate 2006-04-13T16:59:00-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/dragnet_in_clif_bar_parking_lot#170 That's nice to hear, glad everything went down without any casualties :) ----- Comment posted by: Rickard Andersson 2006-04-15T20:01:00-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/the_easter_bunny_comes_to_clif_bar#171 Uhh..squirrels don't hibernate...ok? They just sleep really really deeply. Everyone knows there's a body temperature and heart beat minimum required to qualify as hibernations and squirrels simply don't qualify. Buuut...that probably wasn't the point of your blog...so I'll simply applaud, and get back to ripping the ears from my chocolate easter squirrel. Peace... ----- Comment posted by: swanner 2006-04-15T14:25:00-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/kombuwhat#172 The Kombucha Center and FAQ has moved to: http://users.bestweb.net/~om/~kombu/ Comment posted by: Beverly Ferguson 2006-05-27T16:12:00-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/kombuwhat#173 yeah so sometimes you can get friends to give you a piece of your culture.. I had to buy mine to make kombucha tea - BUT the cool thing is once you have a mushroom (i know its not really a mushroom).. you have it pretty much forever :)Kombucha Love,Dave Comment posted by: Dave 2007-05-09T22:42:00-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/kombuwhat#174 I just started my first kombucha brew this morning! i have been drinking GT's for some time now, and decided to give making my own a try to bring with me to burning man. i was told that you can use a whole bottle of GT's as your "starter" culture, and let it go from there. i guess i'll find out in a week or so. ----- Comment posted by: heidi 2007-08-08T15:07:00-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/hungry#175 Mr. Web Guy- I think I can top your lasagna story. Someone here "borrowed" my ergonomic back support cushion from my desk chair, and my lower back has been killing me ever since. Curse the individual walking around with perfect posture and a belly full of Italian food! Comment posted by: by fab boy 2006-05-02T08:47:00-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/hungry#176 Ya snooze, ya lose.love,Fridge Raider ----- Comment posted by: aj 2006-05-08T08:41:00-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/roxie_goes_east#177 looking forward to having you guys back in PDX!!! Have a fun few last days =) Comment posted by: Erin Macy 2006-05-04T17:01:00-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/roxie_goes_east#178 It seems that the Clif Bar wrappers are not recyclable. Please correct me and educate me if I am wrong, but it seems to be made of a plastic/alimunum product. If this is true, Clif Bar needs to change this if they are truly concerned about landfills and our environment. Comment posted by: Joel Brown 2006-05-09T09:10:00-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/roxie_goes_east#179 Hi, this is Diana from CLIF BAR--I work in our sustainability program. You???re right, our wrappers do go to the landfill right now. This is an important issue for us though and it???s one that we???ve been working on for years. We???re looking for a package that???s better for the planet, but there???s currently no sustainable wrapper out there that keeps our products fresh until you eat them. But stay tuned--while it???s an extremely tough challenge, we???re not giving up the search! ----- Comment posted by: Diana 2006-05-10T17:01:00-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/welcome_home#180 It's funny that you guys are doing a tour whose purpose is to promote environmental consciousness. How about making Clif bars which are wrapped in something you can recycle? How much garbage are you guys creating with 85,000 wrappers? Comment posted by: James 2006-05-10T17:49:00-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/welcome_home#181 Take a look at the blog entry we posted on May 12th; Grady O. takes a stab at answering your very legitimate, eco-conscious question. ----- Comment posted by: amy 2007-02-06T09:29:00-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/glycemic_101#182 Glycemic index does matter - especially when you are pregnant. PLEASE come out with a Luna bar that's not as sweet as the others and not made from products such as slenda.Thanks. Comment posted by: monica 2006-05-15T12:32:00-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/glycemic_101#183 Sorry it???s taken me a few days to reply, but I just returned from 2 straight days of being surrounded by pregnant women, OBs, doulas, and prenatal yoga instructors to discuss maternity related nutrition concerns.I do feel GI has some merit in fine tuning meal plans but it has many flaws that have yet to be worked out.When you???re pregnant, keeping your blood sugar levels steady is important for your energy level and reducing nausea. Choosing the right portions and right types of carbohydrates is critical. GI can help guide your choices but should not be your sole means of choosing foods (i.e. my carrots & donuts example).LUNA doesn???t contain artificial sweeteners like Splenda; but if you're looking for a bar that tastes less sweet, or contains less sugar, maybe give MOJO or ZBaR a try.Be well! Comment posted by: Tara 2006-05-18T12:37:00-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/glycemic_101#184 What is the actual glycemic index rating for Clif Nectar Dark Chocolate bar (my fave)? I noticed it says "Low Glycemic" on the packaging, though your blog says Clif bars are medium glycemic, and I don't see where it says what the actual GI rating figure is. In wellness,Mary Ann Comment posted by: Mary Ann 2006-10-17T13:00:00-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/glycemic_101#185 My question is identical to Mary Ann's question posted Oct 17, 2006. If you could post the criteria/process/laboratory used to determine that the CLIF Nectar bars are Low Glycemic, it would be very helpful. Thanks, I'll keep checking back. Comment posted by: DT 2007-01-14T17:37:00-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/glycemic_101#186 Hey there Mary Ann and DT, Apologies for not writing a response until now--three months later. Here's what Jeff, in Consumer Services, had to say about the GI of nectar bars:"At this time we do not have the specific GI for Dark Chocolate & Walnut because not all of the flavors have been tested. We did test Cinnamon Pecan which has a GI of 33 and Lemon Vanilla & Cashew, which has a GI of 48. Due to the formulation of each nectar bar being similar, the GI for the flavors will range between 30 and 55." I hope that helps and again, apologies for the very late response. Let me know if you've got any more questions. Keep reading the blog! ~amy ----- Comment posted by: amy 2007-02-06T09:43:00-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/water_filter_blues#187 Great stuff, really funny! These office folks should be going online to one of these water filters stores. Also, suggest these bottleless water coolers to your boss, these babies run a couple of years on same filters. Comment posted by: Water Filters 2006-05-25T14:50:00-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/water_filter_blues#188 Hi:Thanks for your comment. I try to use humor, so I don't sound like I'm dipped in acid! Our filters are bottleless; thank goodness, because that would be another whole blog about people not replacing the bottles, spillage-- well, you get the picture! Comment posted by: Mary Kate 2006-05-26T08:44:00-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/water_filter_blues#189 thanks,its a nice information ! my filters are also bottleless. i tried to have some more reviews on this...thanks ! ----- Comment posted by: water filter 2007-01-31T23:02:00-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/pedal_your_heart_out#190 My little brother is a former professional tennis player and he recently visited me with a stack of Clif Bars in his luggage. I tried them. Loved them. Now I want the world to know. www.thisnext.com/blog Comment posted by: Holly 2006-05-25T09:08:00-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/pedal_your_heart_out#191 Hey Holly! Thanks for letting us (and the world) know about your new-found love. Now you've got something else to look forward to when your brother comes to visit--CLIF BARS! ----- Comment posted by: Amy--Ms. Web Gal 2006-05-26T09:48:00-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/say_what#192 TRULY MAGNIFICANTThis is by far the best tasting energy bar in the world...I am a personal trainer and figure competitor and have been searching for a bar the is both pack full of nutrition and taste good the same time. This is the bar for me. I have turned many clients on to Clif and they all agree with me. Thank you, thank you thank you.. Comment posted by: ccmahony 2006-05-29T14:52:00-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/say_what#193 You're very very welcome! Glad that you enjoy the bars. Keep on pumpin' that iron! ----- Comment posted by: Amy--Ms. Web Gal 2006-05-30T08:22:00-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/to_buy_organic_or_not_to_buy_organic_that_is_the_question#194 If you shop specials or get involved in a community supported agriculture program it not only is on par cost-wise for with conventional fresh produce, but it is also more convenient!You have to make a few trade-offs here and there. Organic berries can be pricey and I have a price threshhold at which I can't let myself pay the money. But in that case I go organic frozen - they are less expensive and I still get organic berries for my cereal.There are somethings for certain you will always pay more for. Organic milk for example, it costs more than conventional but you also get more vitamin E and no hormones etc.That is my take. Comment posted by: Sara 2006-06-13T11:53:00-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/to_buy_organic_or_not_to_buy_organic_that_is_the_question#195 Thanks for your comment Sara and thanks for mentioning CSA???s. I love them. Check out Erika???s most recent post which also talks about CSA???s. ----- Comment posted by: Cassie 2006-06-21T11:07:00-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/eating_with_the_pool#196 Hmmm... "not opposed to vegetarianism (unless you're a comtetitive endurance athlete..." I've been a vegetarian (no animals, but I do eat dairy) for 18 years and have been a rather successful competitive cyclist and mountain biker. Just ask Dave Scott (multiple Ironman winner), Ben Matthews, or Sally Eastall (Marathon champs) - all vegetarian... Our Western meat hungry culture (including medical training - I'm an MD) needs some re-education! Comment posted by: dan from Denver 2006-06-12T19:00:00-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/eating_with_the_pool#197 Hi Dan,Thanks for your comment! I really did open a can of warms on vegetarian endurance athletes. Considering some vegetarians still eat fish and dairy, I should have been more specific. You can certainly get the amino acids your body hungers in dairy; and with a carefully planned, knowledgeable diet (with supplementals) you can even meet those needs as a vegan. Knowledge is key!In working with many endurance athletes (including myself) however, I've never met an endurance athlete on a vegan plan who wasn't struggling to meet dietary needs at the level they needed to optimize their performance. This, of course, is purely anecdotal evidence, and I am sure there's plenty of research out there to contradict me. I am sure you know of vegan athletes who do just fine. For fun, I've always wanted to do a mini study with the vegan endurance athletes in the office, but HR won't let me draw blood at the office & doing random lab studies aren't in the marketing budget to date. ----- Comment posted by: Tara 2006-06-13T09:10:00-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/following_kenny_souza_on_raam_day_3#198 Looking at the photos I think I recognize one of the crew. Is that Shane Thread on Souzas crew? Comment posted by: Andreas 2006-06-14T13:34:00-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/following_kenny_souza_on_raam_day_3#199 Yep, that's Shane. On the crew there is Shane and Shayne, so we actually have two of them. I honestly don't know the last names, however. The crew has been awesome so far as mentioned in my blogs...Paul ----- Comment posted by: macpaulster 2006-06-14T23:26:00-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/day_4_raam_leader_robic_abandons_kenny_souza_has_meltdownand_continues2#200 Hopefully Kenny keeps on going, a couple of the guys in front of him still need to take some major rest stops and Kenny should be able to make up a couple of spots by then. I cant imagine the physical and mental torture these folks can put themselves through. It speaks volumes of the humnan spirit and determination.Keep on hammering Kenny. Comment posted by: Andreas 2006-06-15T11:48:00-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/day_4_raam_leader_robic_abandons_kenny_souza_has_meltdownand_continues2#201 Kenny is doing great! I'm hopeful he will continue to catch some of the other competitors. But he will need to stay on the bike. Now that he is going good, he should be inspired to do so! The crew is reporting that he is riding well today, day 6! Thanks for you comment. ----- Comment posted by: macpaulster 2006-06-16T13:34:00-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/following_kenny_souza_on_raam_day_9#202 A BIG thank you to Clif Bar for sponsoring Kenny's effort and providing these updates to us. Comment posted by: markg 2006-06-19T17:04:00-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/following_kenny_souza_on_raam_day_9#203 We're as excited as can be to support, and follow Kenny's progress. Thanks for your comment! ----- Comment posted by: macpaulster 2006-06-20T21:26:00-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/keep_your_eyes_peeled#204 Local Harvest is a great site! Thank you for the link. Comment posted by: Stacy 2006-06-27T15:51:00-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/following_kenny_souza_on_raam_day_10#206 I suppose you could say that he was using a souzaphone. I also imagine that this isn't the first time he's heard that joke. ;)Thanks for all the updates -- it's great to get the latest from the RAAM road more or less as it happens, not to mention inspirational. Go Kenny! Comment posted by: Robert Daeley 2006-06-20T17:38:00-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/following_kenny_souza_on_raam_day_10#207 Good one Robert, yes, probably not the first time he's heard that! Kenny's ride is indeed inspirational, a real comeback, and the finale looks to be dramatic. Stay tuned... ----- Comment posted by: macpaulster 2006-06-21T15:20:00-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/following_kenny_souza_on_raam_finish#208 Thanks to Clif sponsoring RAAM racers!Especially for supporting my High School Classmates of the 8 man team "Cycling for Chaffey" composed of all over 60 year olds. They made a good finish in spite of a kidney stone attack in Kansas.You might expect hail stones but not kidney stones!Go Chaffey (Ontario, California)Ann Berkery ----- Comment posted by: Ann Berkery 2006-06-29T07:37:00-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/kenny_souza_raam_epi_blog#209 Just wanted to say congratulations to Kenny and crew and also thanks to the mystery blogger for keeping us up to date on Souza progress during RAAM.Time to start running again Ken;) Comment posted by: Andreas 2006-06-27T11:23:00-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/kenny_souza_raam_epi_blog#210 Hey Andreas!The Mystery Guest is off riding his bicycle acround France for the next three weeks--not sure whether Kenny inspired him to do so but I'm pretty sure he had planned the trip long before he started covering RAAM. Thanks for being such a loyal blog reader! Check back for more follow-ups to RAAM! ----- Comment posted by: Amy 2006-06-27T16:12:00-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/artificial_sweeteners_not_worth_the_trade_offs_in_your_food#211 What about natural alternatives to sugar? I have recently tried a product called Sorghum Syrup that is pretty good. It does have a very distinct flavor but it seems to be a very sweet and worthy alternative to refined sugars. ----- Comment posted by: Ryan 2006-10-03T08:45:01-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/family_roadtrip#212 ENGINE OIL FUNNEL?? THAT'S TOTALLY GROSS!!!!!!!! PERHAPS IT MAKES FOR A VERY POWERFUL LAXATIVE. YOU NEED TO POST MORE PORTRAIT PICS. Comment posted by: MISTRESSMAM 2006-09-29T12:48:01-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/family_roadtrip#213 I love it, theres nothing like having to use intuition to make it through the day. Also I love CLIF Bars,they are all my tummy will take, we cachers will continue to love you Gary, Kit, and kiddos. Comment posted by: Kurt 2006-09-29T18:34:01-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/family_roadtrip#214 BioDiesel? This is the first I've heard of such a thing! How cool!!E ----- Comment posted by: eclose0923 2006-09-30T06:34:01-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/actionliterally#215 Sorry for replying to an old post, I just found this blog and I'm loving going through the archives. "Omnivore's Dilemma" and Marion Nestle's "Food Politics" really opened up my eyes to the workings of Big Food and the impact they have on our diets, our environment, and our economy. I also highly recommend "Real Food" by Nina Planck, which is more focused on our diets (but is not about "dieting"). ----- Comment posted by: Mike 2007-04-10T07:51:01-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/tour_de_rv_america#216 Any idea on how much that few acre lot 10 miles outside of Telluride is worth today? I bet it's worth a fortune. What a great investment. Telluride would be a great place to retire.Happy Trails,Larry Comment posted by: Larry Rosenkranz 2006-10-02T05:30:01-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/tour_de_rv_america#217 Dear Larry,As for the property 10 miles outside Telluride, not worth as much as one would think, at 11,000 ft elevation, it's hard to breath, and it's not accessible winter and spring, but is it ever beautiful. Thanks for the question.Gary ----- Comment posted by: Gary 2006-10-09T12:14:01-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/sex_and_cloning_same_result_american_dietetic_association_thinks_so#218 What do you expect form an ADA Organization that has helped created a plethora of puesdo nutritonist/dietitian? I'm RD and very unhappy with ADA. Everyone in my state, Illinois can be licensed by the state as a LDN with the same credentials. Soon RD will be obsolete/optional and Licensing like nursing, OT's and MD will be the way. Thanks ADA for not supporting us and pushing stronger regulations. I often wonder, was that a way for ADA to keep minorities out of the profession? Now the Non minorities are suffering.Mindy the RD ----- Comment posted by: Mindy 2007-01-29T10:03:01-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/solomente_burrito#219 Swanner:I work for Amy's and I have had that very same feeling. When hankering for some of our tasty food, I just walk over to the Plant and toss some cash in the vending machine. Even, though our vending machine (well, there are two actually) gets refilled all the time, there are times (late in the afternoon) when I have shown up and there have only been a one or two items from which to choose.Oh well. Maybe we could get a clif bar vending machine? Comment posted by: Michelle 2006-09-12T14:01:01-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/solomente_burrito#220 Heya Michelle, Thanks for the comment ??? very cool when folks take the time to blog back. It gets lonely in this big wooden crate. You???ll rest easy knowing the crisis is over???they have restocked the machine! Always nice to have an excuse to take a walk (like food), but machines will do the job in a pinch. We don???t have a vending machine of our own yet???but I do keep a drawer stocked pretty well here. Amazing how many products I can down in a day.Cheers from Berkeley! ----- Comment posted by: Swanner 2006-09-13T18:05:01-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/greetings_from_pondicherry#221 Bryan, Cassie, and Bentley,That is so awesome. I am jealous. Clif Bar is such an amazing company for sending you three. Building for Habitat must be so fun too.Where I am - Durban, SA- has the largest Indian population outside of India. Curries are like crack now for me and I love the bollywood flicks...Have fun you guys, send pics and feel better Bentley!Clif Bar rocks! ----- Comment posted by: spicoli 2006-08-16T07:48:01-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/vannakam#222 Just a short but ever so 'sweet' comment on you Clif Bars...I just love them!!! When I go to the grocery store every week I head right for the aisle where they are and this week I found the banana nut flavor!!! I'm sooo excited to go grocery shopping just to get them (course i have to hide 'em) And better yet my grocery store is selling them for two for a buck! Believe me, I stock up, they come in so handy in our ever changing fast pace lives these days, but these bars are just a nice 'pick me up' when i need it. Thanx again guys and keep up the good work! Sincerely, Debra P.S. anything in cranberrywould be great! ----- Comment posted by: Debra DeVries 2006-09-14T10:09:01-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/happy_healthy_and_full_campers#223 There is always a lot to learn at camp, and those who volunteer at camp come back with a new perspective and an understanding of how simple our lives are in comparison to kids and families who fit diabetes management into their every day activities.Thanks to Amy & Liz for volunteering a week of their time, and thanks to Clif Bar &CO. for continuing their generous support of the Santa Clara Diabetes Society Summer Camp program.Tara ----- Comment posted by: Tara 2006-08-30T10:23:01-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/room_with_no_view#224 That's right, I am all about casual. In fact, I'm casually sitting here right now while I gaze out upon the beauty of Cedar St. I'm so casual that I moved every single time I was asked to move since I've been here without a peep.I guess it goes to show that if you move 64 times, on the 65th you'll get a good spot.Sit tight Swanner the day will soon come when you get to have all of the perks that I now have. Maybe in 2008... In the meantime,casually stroll over here and we'll let you look out of our window for a spell. Smooches,Cassie Comment posted by: Green Girl 2006-09-18T14:25:01-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/room_with_no_view#225 Cassie, I thank youFor your offer to let us gazeThe altruistic bliss you breedHere brightens our murky daysYou can keep your view, howeverThe fresh air, the flowers, so sadAll soon to be outdated For ???windows??? are just a fad'No windows' are the new 'windows'...haven't you heard!? At least that???s what Cosmo???tectural Digest is saying. ----- Comment posted by: Swanner 2006-09-19T10:03:01-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/get_outget_active#226 As for getting the word out to kids, last year we gave out Zbars at Halloween. We gave the kids a choice between candy and these 'energy' bars and were surprised that many of the children chose the Zbars. It was either because they have already begun to think in terms of less candy as instructed by parents, or it was something new with an attractive label; I don't know. But we figured that if a few of these showed up in the kids goodie bags and they liked them, then maybe they would ask there parents to get some more.Perhaps if you marketed them this way for Halloween, maybe even make a snack size for the season, you could increase awareness of the product? Comment posted by: Brian Altenbaugh 2006-10-04T06:31:01-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/get_outget_active#227 Hey Brian,Thanks for the story! I have a ZBaR oh pretty much every day to satisfy my hankering for an afternoon snack. Even though I can jump into the warehouse to grab a bar, sometimes they're all gone (a few other folks in the office have the same addiction as I do), in which case having a bag full of your halloween treats sitting in my desk drawer would do me some good. Thanks again!Happy Halloween!!!!!-Amy ----- Comment posted by: Amy 2006-10-04T14:57:01-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/the_tcb_start_global_cooling_camp#228 Gary:If you are checking out schools in New Mexico... GO LOBOS. I am a UNM alumni, Anderson Schools of Management. I played soccer for the Lobos 87-89 and started bike racing shortly thereafter for Vitamin Cottage up here, and Clif user prior to your sponsorship with us.Great place to go to school. Pretty funky experience. A lot of mysticism with the surrounding tribal lands and the most beautiful sunsets I have seen anywhere.SCB Comment posted by: Steve Boston 2006-10-11T20:20:01-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/the_tcb_start_global_cooling_camp#229 Awesome! How do I get in touch with Le Sensation? Comment posted by: Nicole 2006-10-12T11:36:01-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/the_tcb_start_global_cooling_camp#230 Marie was awesome as the 4:30 pace leader at the Columbus Marathon! I started the race on my own, and once I discovered her and her group I felt I could relax and find a good pace. Thanks, Marie! You're the best!Diana ----- Comment posted by: Diana 2006-10-20T08:11:01-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/stay_warm_be_cool#231 In your "where to buy our products" section,for zip code 49504, the list came up with Eastern Mountain Sports 3660 28th Street S.E. GEL BLOKS Kentwood, MI 49512 (616) 9595321 Distance: 9.8 mi They closed this store about a year ago. In fact I believe they closed all stores in Michigan.So, perhaps a little work to update the directory? Comment posted by: Michael 2006-10-17T07:27:01-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/stay_warm_be_cool#232 Hi Michael,Thanks so much for letting us know about the out-of-date results for the SHOT locator. I???ve sent your feedback off to our Consumer Service Team who will begin working on the problem asap. Our consumers are our best source of feedback and really help us get all the nit and gritty details just right. We truly appreciate having you on the watch. Keep reading the blog,Amy, Ms. Web Gal ----- Comment posted by: Amy, Ms. Web Gal 2006-10-27T08:18:01-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/a_day_on_the_farm#233 Ok, you got us with one, we are California residents and strong supporters of local charity, but we have never heard of this event. Even though we make Hawaiian shirts we have ???roots??? in the Midwest farmlands hence a bit of attraction to an event such as this. We bookmarked the site so we remember to check it out, Wave Shoppe belongs to the Corvette Owners Club of San Diego so we may even bring the whole group! ----- Comment posted by: Hawaiian Shirts with Cars 2006-10-22T10:58:01-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/food_for_thought#234 Such a great review, that movie was intense and I recommend this to everyone! ----- Comment posted by: Ren 2007-03-25T17:09:01-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/double_rock_double_rocked#235 Hi everybody, This is Ms. Jackie + Ms.Rene', We hope everybody in the house is well. Hey check out our blog, its pretty cool. here is the site again. The garden really misses ya!http://www.honey4rmtheroc.blogspot.comThe garden is looking good. Hope you receive this message!Ms. Jackie + Ms. Rene' Comment posted by: rene lamar 2007-03-16T04:24:01-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/double_rock_double_rocked#236 Hey you two!All is well over here at CLIF. We miss the garden too! A small group of us will be heading over there next week (?) to finish up the green house so it won't be too much longer until we're back!Keep up the good work!-amy ----- Comment posted by: Amy--Ms. Web Gal 2007-03-16T10:03:01-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/happy_halloween#237 Superb work folks! I hope you enjoyed that 5 minutes of extra candy eating time because for efficiency and more effective brainstorming 3 minutes and less sugar has really been shown to increase productivity prior to festive occassions. ----- Comment posted by: Tara 2006-11-04T11:34:01-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/deep_fried_madness#238 it all sounds delish Comment posted by: Allie LaLey 2006-11-20T18:25:01-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/deep_fried_madness#239 Mmmmm....it really was. Even the saurkraut balls were delish. :) ----- Comment posted by: Molly 2006-11-21T10:47:01-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/luna_luna_on_the_wall#240 FridayYowza, It???s FridayJust a pie in the sky dayI find myself whistling tunes And belting out croonsYes, it???s my dayI???ve blown all my caresSo you better bewareI could play a lead roll in the Folles Brassiere My stars, its FridayFeel like takin??? up Tai Pei You know it may sound crassI got my head up my assI feel like??? Joel GreyYou spy a swing in my stride My smile???s a mile wideI???d feel totally irreverent if I had any pride Hot damn, it???s FridayAin???t waistin??? time on croquetteI feel like a child I hear the call of the wildAs hot as...Kunta Kinte???So count your toes andget a groove on this proseand be glad, its Friday! Comment posted by: Istoph Mafisto 2006-12-01T09:02:01-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/luna_luna_on_the_wall#241 Cassie! Hi there. I should probably write, or email, or call, but this seems like the most indirect and anti-social means possible of checking in on my wonderful friends at Clif. And you guys know me: anti-social, awkward and shy to the last. Crap--is this coming across weird? I better wrap it up or I might not get approved as a Blog comment. Bottom line? Just wanted to slip in, say 'hello!', and slip quietly out. Please pass along a warm wish from me. Maybe I'll sit down soon and write up a proper greeting. Love, Michael Comment posted by: Michael 2006-12-04T21:38:01-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/luna_luna_on_the_wall#242 Hello,I am a Canadian living in Australia, and I REALLY miss having Clif bars to eat on the run. Especially as I live out in a rural area where I look insane if I ask for sushi.Do anyone know of a wholesale importer of Clif bars? I looked on the Clif webpage, but the companies that may export here do not have the flavours I would like.Any info would be great.N.B. To the Clif company, Australians would love your bars if you can set up an importer here - the triathletes and surfers would lap them up! In the cities people are slowly also getting more interested in an organic/healthy lifestyle.Cheers,April Comment posted by: April 2007-04-13T01:46:01-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/luna_luna_on_the_wall#243 Hi April,As of now, we don't distribute our products outside of the US, Canada or the UK; we aren't quite ready to fully support an export of our products beyond those three areas. In the meantime, you can order anything CLIF online at REI and have them shipped right to your door (wherever you may be!). They should have most of our flavors. Comment posted by: Jeff, Clif CS Rep 2007-04-13T16:18:01-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/luna_luna_on_the_wall#244 Just want to give a shout out to those fabulous dung beatles!That steamy, succulent, paradoxical sustenanceWith depths deep as heaven or perhaps...A madcap, groovy kind of thing,on the tip of my mindLike a crazy fruit, tart and sweetOf perfect mind, but aimlessLike a dance with no destinationEach step is its own rewardThe ripe-dead certainty of truth Sweet, dark sweetness Ever divine of divinities......with 5 guitars. Rock on, CLif Bar!!! Comment posted by: Istoph Mafisto 2007-05-10T07:03:01-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/burrito_woes#245 I think it's a mole sauce.. If you're back in the bay area - try the carnitas burrito or al pastor burrito at tres amigos in half moon bay -- or in the north bay, try the El Sombrero burritos in Northern Santa Rosa, or downtown Healdsburg. Those are some of the best places I've ever come across.By the way, I just had one of the seasonal Spiced Pumpkin Pie cliff bars.. it's awesome!-Nick Dietrich, SF Comment posted by: Nick Dietrich 2007-01-05T09:16:01-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/burrito_woes#246 Thanks for the recommendations--I will definitely check those places out. I'm glad you enjoyed the Pumpkin bar--it's one of my faves, too. Comment posted by: Molly 2007-01-08T09:18:01-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/burrito_woes#247 Molly,Stay away from the mystery red sauce on that burrito! I grew up in Chicago and my childhood memories of what a burrito was consisted of a flour tortilla with some strips of skirt steak and some picante or a dash of Tabasco on it. If you wanted to dress it up, you put some frijoles and even some rice. Top it off with some lettuce, onions, and cheese. If things were fast in the kitchen, ground beef and onions was the substitute. Now back in the early 1970's, anything called Mexican food was Taco Bell. The cheese was cheddar and the picante was Old El Paso. I guess we had to make sacrifices. Does anyone remember the Bell Burger?Now that I am in Texas, I too have encountered the Burrito As Big As a Dog, or your head, or even your hand bag. The only differnce is that most are smothered in queso instead of the radioactive red sauce.I was sad to see the Cherry Covered Chocolate Luna is gone, but I am jazzed about the Margarita Shot Bloks! Way to go CLIF kitchens. Comment posted by: Liz 2007-01-18T11:54:01-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/burrito_woes#248 Liz, I am so pleased that you know what I'm talking about. I, too, grew up in the 70's with the ground beef tacos on Ortega shells with Old El Paso picante sauce. Totally! But when I graduated high school, went off to college, and started buying my own food, I discovered authentic Mexican food from small, family owned taquerias. This is where I fell in love with the now elusive Chicago burrito. Comment posted by: Molly 2007-01-19T09:51:01-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/burrito_woes#249 Well, what about Tacos?I was in San Diego and tracked down a 'fish taco' that was fantastic! It sounded quite odd when I heard people from here talking about the 'fish tacos' they had when out there... Not bad... I've tried to make them here since I got back and have had mixed results but it's fun trying...I hate Taco Hell food! Ever since I had a 'Burrito' Supreme open up in my lap while in a new suit... White shirt... Tie... Most expensive 'cheap' lunch I've ever had...I've also had issues finding MoJo bars around mid-Michigan... Love them to pieces...Oh, if anyone finds a Power Plana dive fin in La Jolla... Comment posted by: Robert 2007-02-02T08:49:01-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/burrito_woes#250 Hey Robert-I can't complain about tacos in the Bay Area because I actually know a good place---both for fish and chicken. I heard SD has great fried fish tacos.Sorry about your Taco Supreme issue. I had a similar problem when I ordered a 7-layer burrito, only I didn't drop it--I threw it on the floor of my car out of pure disgust.I will try to find out about Mojo in Michigan. Stay warm!!! Comment posted by: Molly 2007-02-12T10:59:01-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/burrito_woes#251 Hi Robert,Not sure where you are in Michigan but there are a few Whole Foods stores scattered around the state that carry Mojo. You might want to call ahead to confirm they have the flavor you're looking for. Ann Arbor Whole Foods: 734.975.4500Rochester Hills Whole Foods: 248.652.2100Troy Whole Foods: 248.649.9600West Bloomfield Whole Foods: 248.538.4600 ----- Comment posted by: Amy--Ms. Web Gal 2007-02-13T10:30:01-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/alison_gannett_joins_the_save_our_snow_winter_roadtrip#252 Love the bars but the wraps aren't recyclable? What gives? Comment posted by: Susie 2007-01-25T15:35:01-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/alison_gannett_joins_the_save_our_snow_winter_roadtrip#253 Hi Susie,This is Diana???-I work in the Sustainability Program at CLIF Bar. You???re absolutely right about the wrappers???-they aren???t recyclable and they go straight to the landfill after you eat the bar. It???s an important issue for us; so important that we???ve spent the last few years working on finding a package that???s better for the environment. Unfortunately, there???s currently no sustainable wrapper out there that keeps the products fresh until you eat ???em. But we???re not giving up the search. Check out ???Rapping about Wrappers???--a blog entry Amy and Grady posted on May 12th in response to wrapper woes. Thanks for your concern and keep the questions, comments and suggestions coming. We love to hear what you???ve got to say. And stay tuned ??? we???ll be sure to share on our website when we have more news. ----- Comment posted by: Diana 2007-02-06T16:10:01-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/sos_tour_jackson_hole_2#254 Love the green rail project idea. Whoever thought of that is an earth loving genious!How in the heck are you going to get this tank at the top of a run? Would love to have an update and see a pic of it finished green. Looking forward to Green Rail - the sequel. Comment posted by: Michele Arnoldy 2007-02-27T18:44:01-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/sos_tour_jackson_hole_2#255 Nick actually delivered the Green Rails (yup, there were two of them) to Steven's Pass last Thursday. They should be on the hill (fingers crossed!) this week. Stay tuned for pics. ----- Comment posted by: Amy--Ms. Web Gal 2007-03-05T16:16:01-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/sos_tour_whistler#256 Looks you had an incredible time in Whistler despite leaving Soy George behind. Will he be making his way back the the states? Hope so, he is very cool. Comment posted by: Tara 2007-02-24T03:34:01-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/sos_tour_whistler#257 Hi Tara,Soy George is in the critical care unit of a Portland, Oregon garage. It's unclear whether he'll ever do another road trip again. Hard to imagine doing another one without him. Perhaps it's time to share the experience with another grease sipping RV. Comment posted by: Ricardo 2007-02-27T16:22:01-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/sos_tour_whistler#258 Since it began, I've enjoyed reading about and watching the videos on the SOS tour. You're all to be commended on this undertaking - spreading the word about global cooling. Looks like you reached a lot of people. Congratulations on a successful tour! ----- Comment posted by: Sandy 2007-02-27T20:17:01-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/green_rail_project_nearly_complete#259 Shredded the Green Rails this morning... absolutely siiiick!!!! Are there any more to come? Next year maybe? You guys also need stickers to promote this! SAVE THE PLANET... BUILD MORE RAILS! Comment posted by: T hans 2007-03-06T16:29:01-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/green_rail_project_nearly_complete#260 freak yea...you guys need some of these our in Colorado! find a rep! maybe a one in the blood line! nicely done bro, can't wait for the in action pics. steezaeeee ----- Comment posted by: B Krame 2007-03-06T18:11:01-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/how_big_is_your_footprint#261 I tried it, and was amazed at the amount of new earths we'd need if everyone followed my footprint.Need to work.Developed a new footprint plan and am working toward it!Thanks. Comment posted by: FreeHeart 2007-03-16T08:01:01-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/how_big_is_your_footprint#262 Pretty scary isn't it? I was stunned when I calculated my footprint. It's awesome you're finding ways to reduce your print. Keep us posted on how it's working out! Always helpful to learn how others are making a difference. ----- Comment posted by: Amy--Ms. Web Gal 2007-03-16T10:27:01-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/follow_the_white_road_for_free#263 Very cool! I can't wait to read it. Comment posted by: James 2007-04-26T12:02:01-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/follow_the_white_road_for_free#264 Mmmmm, I love free stuff almost as much as I love Clif Bars! Comment posted by: Fritz 2007-04-27T11:50:01-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/follow_the_white_road_for_free#265 Received my book a few days ago. Thank you very much! :) Comment posted by: Kimo 2007-05-18T14:48:01-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/follow_the_white_road_for_free#266 glad you got the book, kimo. happy reading! ----- Comment posted by: amy 2007-05-21T11:15:01-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/team_clif_bar_cycling_report#267 Please post a 2007 Team Clif Bar picture on your website. Comment posted by: Bea 2007-04-23T19:27:01-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/team_clif_bar_cycling_report#268 Hey Bea,I'll try to track one down and post it with the next race report. Those guys aren't the "formal team photo" types but I'll see what I can do. -amy ----- Comment posted by: amy 2007-04-24T09:42:01-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/the_award_that_ate_all_awards#269 I LOVE Clif Bars. They are simply the best energy bar out there. I made them the official energy bar of my blog--and I'll recommend them to everyone I know. Thanks for your great bar! Comment posted by: kevin beck 2007-03-18T08:55:01-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/the_award_that_ate_all_awards#270 So true! They last better than other bars, taste better than other bars, and are better for me...It's so cool.Thanx Clif Bar! Comment posted by: FreeHeart 2007-03-19T11:50:01-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/the_award_that_ate_all_awards#271 Ok. Now I've tried more.Our local Target carries several different kinds of Clif Bar...the Mojo (wow that was good), and so on.I have a friend who is allergic to flour and oats...I'm ckcing for a bar she can eat... Comment posted by: Freeheart 2007-03-30T15:52:01-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/the_award_that_ate_all_awards#272 Psyched to hear that you're a fan. Have you had a chance to try the new Mojo Peanut Butter Pretzel?We don't have a product that's 100% gluten free. Products like Clif and Luna have a trace amount of gluten that comes from the organic rolled and toasted oats. The closest that we have to offering a gluten free product is our 100% organic fruit and nut bar--Nectar. It doesn't contain gluten in the ingredients, however, due to the manufacturing process, there's the possibility that a trace amount of gluten can appear in the bars. Hope that helps! ----- Comment posted by: Jeff 2007-04-03T10:20:01-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/young_samplers_in_glove#273 Alas! We have all fallen prey to this fell act of "glove-ripping." It is all too common. (*sigh*)good article though...I needed a relaxer just then. it was good for a laugh.Keep it up. Comment posted by: FreeHeart 2007-03-26T09:12:01-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/young_samplers_in_glove#274 Hey FreeHeart (cool name) - thanks for the comment. Sorry for the delay - been one of those swamped weeks. I'm glad you're checking out the blog and am stoked that it brought a smile. Hope you've had many more since then.Cheers ----- Comment posted by: Swanner 2007-03-30T19:30:01-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/who_knew#275 Hi,First... I love Clif bars -- all of them. Better than most other bars, especially the healthy ingredients!I've also read the book, Raising the Bar. Great!I hear the company is rewarding employees for purchasing hybrid cars. Great idea. Another great way to use less gasoline -- e.g. almost none -- is to buy a diesel car (used/newish are easy to find on Craig's List) and then use bio-diesel. No gas required. Berkeley has a wonderful bio-diesel station: BioFuel Oasis on 4th St. I just did, and it's been great!Check it out, and really feel good about driving. :-)Many cheers,Kimberly Hughes Comment posted by: Kimberly 2007-03-27T12:16:01-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/who_knew#276 Hey Kimberly,Funny you mention the BioFuel Oasis. We just transitioned our old fleet of gas guzzlers into nine new vehicles that will all be running on a percentage of biodiesel (which is 85% veggie oil)...AND, we get fuel for our Berkeley fleet from the BioFuel Oasis. What makes the Oasis even cooler is the fact that they make their biodiesel with recycled veggie oil.Lots of good stuff! Comment posted by: Amy--Ms. Web Gal 2007-03-28T14:48:01-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/who_knew#277 Yeah, and committing to biking or walking as much as possible wouldn't hurt any of us either. ----- Comment posted by: Freeheart 2007-03-29T14:40:01-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/follow_the_white_road#278 eh? Comment posted by: TallDave 2007-04-09T11:51:01-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/follow_the_white_road#279 I just wanted to pop in and say that Raising The Bar has become one of my favorite business books ever, and I've read a ton of them. It's sad, but it is rare to read about a company who has managed to stick to its roots, guns, and philosophy and prosper while doing so. It is kind of painful to see what's happening to the organic/health food market with everyone selling out to Big Business, so thanks for being the lone ranger. The book has also has motivated me to go out and ride a bike, so thanks for that as well. ----- Comment posted by: Mike 2007-04-10T07:38:01-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/worlds_largest_vending_machine#281 I want to bring your attention to the three Clip Bar videos we produced over the past two year at the Seattle Fremont Fair:Fremont Fair 2006Fremont Fair 2005 Part 1Fremont Fair 2005 Part 2What Seattle events will Clip Bar be attending this year?Regards,-Jack Olmsted4-H Network News Comment posted by: jack olmsted 2007-04-09T11:05:01-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/worlds_largest_vending_machine#282 Hey Jack, We post a list of most of the events we'll be at in the PLAY section of clifbar.com. We update the calendar with new events every so often so keep checking back if you don't see anything in the Seattle area that catches your eye right away.-amy Comment posted by: Amy 2007-04-09T15:52:01-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/worlds_largest_vending_machine#283 HEY ALL...I just wanted to share my story of how I became HOOKED on Clif Bar's! My roomate who was on the this past season of "The Biggest Loser" had them in his supplement bin above the fridge and I had not had the chance to visit the grocery store that week. I play basketball on a professional level and I am always on the lookout for new products that give me an extra boost or provide the protein I need in my diet. I happened to see the ClifBar and just grabbed it thinking that it would be another tasteless protein bar... QUITE the contrary! I was more than surprised with the ingredients and even MORE surprised with the taste and consitency of the bar itself. The bar was AMAZING and has become a part of my daily diet. I eat one in the morning and immediately after my evening workouts.I just wanted everyone to know that this bar is the truth...An amazing source of extra protein and a great tasting supplement... You guys have a great thing going there, Keep up the good work!!! Comment posted by: JAY 2007-04-10T18:09:01-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/worlds_largest_vending_machine#284 Very cool, Jay. Glad you enjoy the goods. ----- Comment posted by: Amy 2007-04-11T15:30:01-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/while_the_cats_away#285 Is it normal that this article scares me?This sounds like my mom!:) jk.Why is it that you ClifBar people intrigue me so? ----- Comment posted by: Freeheart 2007-04-09T07:24:01-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/we_goofed#286 Let's just call it earth year! Earth century! think of the Potential......Janet Comment posted by: Janet Delear 2007-04-10T16:15:01-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/we_goofed#287 I think Earth Month would be a good start. How can I make it happen? Who determines such things? Is there a calendar council? How about a month monitor? Comment posted by: Mike 2007-04-11T12:53:01-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/we_goofed#288 how come the earth only gets one day anyways? :-) ----- Comment posted by: tray 2007-04-23T11:50:01-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/burrito_follow_up#289 Molly, Where are you buying such burritos? It sounds like you are not getting the authentico stuff, just someone's attempt at a wrap if you will. You should ask some of your office mates where to get a really good butrrito. I am sure some of them know where to get the goods. Tacos are great too, but you can't beat the simplicity and the perfection of a burrito. All this talk makes me want to get a burrito. I gotta go...Pedro Comment posted by: Pedro 2007-04-24T10:20:01-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/burrito_follow_up#290 Pedro,I have been struggling forever...I think my taste in burritos must be odd--because everyone I work with thinks I'm nuts. I did find one place, Taqueria Zamorano in Oakland, that has proper burritos. It's a hike, though--but worth it. Thanks so much for your feedback! Hope you have a wonderful burrito experience today!Cheers, M ----- Comment posted by: Molly 2007-04-24T15:00:01-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/wetsuit_chafe_or_hickey#291 That is MOST CERTAINLY a hickey. I have worn wetsuits my entire life and have NEVER seen a wetsuit rash in that spot. Typically they come from the zipper area where the two pieces of material meet and overlap IN THE BACK! Additionally, most every wetsuit I have ever seen has a much lower neck line than the peculiar placement of said hickey. My judgement is for the plaintiff (HICKEY). Comment posted by: Pedro 2007-05-02T16:31:01-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/wetsuit_chafe_or_hickey#292 ah pedro; i have to defend myself. i too have worn wetsuits my whole life and will admit that i have never received such a nasty chafing. however, in my disillusionment that fine saturday morning, i absentmindedly forgot to apply the all-important body glide. since the tri suit typically rides higher than your average o'neill, the chafeage is in exact location for a typical neckline irritation--especially for someone who tends to swim looking up, forcing the neoprene to fold awkwardly against my neck. Comment posted by: amy 2007-05-03T08:12:01-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/wetsuit_chafe_or_hickey#293 That's a great one...almost as good as a curling iron burn. Ha! Comment posted by: Sue 2007-05-04T06:42:01-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/wetsuit_chafe_or_hickey#294 If it was from a wetsuit, wouldn't it be a complete ring/line and not just an isolated, round spot? Comment posted by: sb 2007-05-04T16:21:01-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/wetsuit_chafe_or_hickey#295 Ouch!What biting evidence against you!But, hey! I would be arguing in FAVOUR of the hickey...Nobody wants to admit to a "wetsuit chafe."Amy, I'd suggest you change the story. Comment posted by: Joey 2007-05-09T12:38:01-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/wetsuit_chafe_or_hickey#296 Guilty as charged! Nice one too. ----- Comment posted by: Ricardo 2007-05-09T14:49:01-07:00 http://www.clifbar.com/blog/detail/mmmmmbroccoli#297 Ok, the greatest recepi EVER is too long to fit in this comment window, so I'll take two comment boxes to fit it in...It's Potato-Broccoli Pudding!INGREDIENTS:1 pound po