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Mushrooms in the News: 3-23-18

It has been a busy week on the mushroom media front. See below for the top hits of the week, and share on your social channels to continue the conversation and inspire your friends.

A key highlight: Dave Cathey of The Oklahoman spotlighted the SONIC Slinger after spending the day at SONIC’s Culinary Innovation Center last week. “The fact that it offers fewer calories will draw a lot of folks, but I predict the flavor will keep them coming back,” says Cathey.

The Slinger will be available through the end of April, so indulge while you can! In the meantime, continue to share Buzzfeed’s Burger Hack on social (now exceeding 3M views): https://www.facebook.com/buzzfeedtasty/videos/2269771243275512/

Hungry yet? Try these Three Cheese Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms from The Everyday Mom Life. She even gave the Mushroom Council a shout out when touting the nutrition benefits of mushrooms!

MEDIA + SOCIAL/DIGITAL HIGHLIGHTS

Blend Coverage

• Sonic leads the way by pushing boundaries even where they shouldn’t – NewsOK (Oklahoma City)
• Business First with Angela Miles – FOX, NBC, CBS, CW, KTVK
• Beef, it’s what’s for dinner: Can climate activists dial that back? – Atlanta Journal Constitution (also appears in 27 other publications)
• Nutrition Tips And Tricks Anyone Can Use – Health Womens
• Mushroom Demand Outpacing Supply – The Packer

Mushroom Nutrition, Recipes and Other News

• Mushrooms: Gentle on the Planet, Healthy on the Plate – My San Antonio, Columbia Daily Tribune, The Middletown Press (New Haven, CT)
• Three Cheese Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms – The Everyday Mom Life
• Flip your Pasta – Cooking Light
• Clothing Made of Mushrooms Might Just Be The Future – And it’s Actually Pretty Cool – Bustle
• Recipe: Meaty portobellos make a tofu-beating satay – The Columbus Dispatch
• Flipping mushroom-to-beef ratio lightens stroganoff – The Columbus Dispatch
• The Best & Worst Meat Substitutes for your Health – Dr. Axe
• Mushroom and Beef Stew – Thank You Tim O’Brien – One Man’s Meat
• Skillet Roasted Chicken with Mushrooms – For the Love of Cooking

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NOTEWORTHY SOCIAL/DIGITAL ACTIVITY

Most Popular Social Posts

BuzzFeed’s “Sonic Slinger Hack” recipe video has reached more than 3 million views in just over one week. Help us keep the blended burger hack momentum by sharing the video on your social channels.

MC Facebook: Practicing mindful eating this #NutritionMonth? Let The Blend (mushroom + meat) help with these Mushroom Spinach Homemade Sausage Patties. Recipe http://bit.ly/2tXXtii

• 1,287 Reactions
• 22,478 Reached

Blenditarian Facebook: Don’t miss your shot at winning this month’s #blenditarianchallenge prize! Simply incorporate The Blend into a family fav dish, such as these Mushroom Chicken Parmesan Hand Pies, to enter.   http://bit.ly/2tPiXxKDid we mention you could win $250? http://bit.ly/2F3GQqx

• 271 Reactions
• 3,466 Reached

MC Twitter: Serve these Mediterranean Mushroom-Zucchini Boats for a recipe that is full of feisty flavors! https://t.co/wAAQrs532S https://t.co/EtUmTnMYPH

• 10,433 Reached
• 71 Responses, Clicks, Retweets

Blenditarian Twitter: The SONIC Slinger hack is here!  https://t.co/8kAR8PTsTi @buzzfeed@sonicdrivein https://t.co/LpL2Lettaf

• 2,390 Reached
• 40 Responses, Clicks, Retweets

MC Instagram: Mushrooms are both delicious on their own and in your favorite meals. Plus, they are simply gorgeous.

• 78 Likes

Blenditarian Instagram: Do you strive to be a better role model through your meal choices? Let The Blend help! Blending meat and mighty mushrooms not only adds another serving of veggies to the plate, but yields less calories, fat and cholesterol compared to the original dish. Why are you a blenditarian?

• 63 Views