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BrotherIvan

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37. An awesome story

Sun Apr 7, 2013, 03:03 PM

Apr 2013

I wish more people could read it and I will be passing it along to my friends/family. I used Jiffy mixes in home ec class way back in junior high. I'm glad to see they have a great business model that keeps the company healthy and customers happy. I try to use that same idea as I build my own company.

But I'm sorry to say, I won't be able to buy their mixes. It's not their fault but almost 95% of conventional corn is GMO and I don't want to be a corporate guinea pig. It's too bad that soon, most US products will not be consumed by the rest of the world because agri-business is shoving that poison (that's unless we strong-arm them into importing it). I understand they want to keep prices low, so organic probably isn't the route they wish to take. I'm sure they have done their best to keep up the quality, but like all food produced in this country, it's nothing like what my mother and grandmother could buy because the basic ingredients are so tainted. A real shame.

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7 Reasons This Muffin Mix Can Save America [View all] OneGrassRoot Apr 2013 OP

Thanks for posting, it's nice to hear about caring, responsible companies AndyA Apr 2013 #1

Exactly. You're welcome! :) n/t OneGrassRoot Apr 2013 #2

I could deal with a price increase as long as the package size stays the same. winter is coming Apr 2013 #3

Thirty years ago, enlightenment Apr 2013 #4

Companies used to know how testemonials like that sold products csziggy Apr 2013 #6

Cornbread shouldn't be sweet at all... Fawke Em Apr 2013 #9

Granny was born and raised in enlightenment Apr 2013 #10

What a memory you've evoked! classof56 Apr 2013 #27

They are fond memories. enlightenment Apr 2013 #33

Memories... haikugal Apr 2013 #53

Ditto on the pre-heated cast iron skillet! CrispyQ Apr 2013 #28

Whoa abelenkpe Apr 2013 #73

One cup corn meal half cup flour half cup sugar one egg 350 'till golden. xtraxritical Apr 2013 #11

I forgot to mention the half cup vegetable oil. xtraxritical Apr 2013 #81

it's made sweet as cake these days. i dont like it so sweet Liberal_in_LA Apr 2013 #43

Corn is already sweet. alfredo Apr 2013 #61

My mom made it from scratch (w/ a small amount of sugar), but she dmr Apr 2013 #69

You can't put buttermilk on sweet cornbread! stonecutter357 Apr 2013 #75

I have posted on a lot of things, but it's nice that this ONE COMMENT Fawke Em Apr 2013 #83

Most people's past seems to include such an experience PSPS Apr 2013 #16

True. enlightenment Apr 2013 #23

Do they got a mix for making only muffin tops? Berlum Apr 2013 #5

Jiffy is in an enviable position. randome Apr 2013 #7

I hear you. OneGrassRoot Apr 2013 #8

"Jiffy" Mix website JHB Apr 2013 #12

Thanks. Added to OP. :) n/t OneGrassRoot Apr 2013 #13

For a moister cornbread, use the following recipe: Frustratedlady Apr 2013 #31

My wife uses cottage cheese. nt awoke_in_2003 Apr 2013 #67

Yes, I have heard of doing that, as well. eom Frustratedlady Apr 2013 #82

A really good childhood memory savebigbird Apr 2013 #14

Yep, me, too! kurtzapril4 Apr 2013 #64

Easy enough to buy frozen blueberries or pick your own. morningglory Apr 2013 #15

I toss some jalapenos or habaneros in mine. Fuddnik Apr 2013 #21

Try stonecutter357 Apr 2013 #76

Added to my weekly dry goods shopping list. nt msanthrope Apr 2013 #17

I didn't realize they made so many different mixes. Arkansas Granny Apr 2013 #18

K&R,,,, Maybe business schools should start using Jiffy's business model. midnight Apr 2013 #19

Jiffy SamKnause Apr 2013 #20

I didn't know this, and I am glad I do now. senseandsensibility Apr 2013 #22

excellent post thank you dembotoz Apr 2013 #24

Long time Jiffy user. Thanks for posting this. Paper Roses Apr 2013 #25

Jiffy Fudge Frosting. cherokeeprogressive Apr 2013 #26

added to my shopping list tabbycat31 Apr 2013 #29

I likewise did not realize how many mixes they make. SheilaT Apr 2013 #30

"I didn't want a 28-year-old brat from Wall Street telling me how to run my company." WorseBeforeBetter Apr 2013 #32

I rarely buy mixes but if I do, it will be Jiffy. Inspired Apr 2013 #34

next, can you get them to switch to non-aluminated baking powder? librechik Apr 2013 #35

Looks like it varies by product Sentath Apr 2013 #48

thx! n/t librechik Apr 2013 #62

This is awesome! JNelson6563 Apr 2013 #36

An awesome story BrotherIvan Apr 2013 #37

That's precisely why I introduced this OP saying it's not perfect... OneGrassRoot Apr 2013 #38

Best brownie mix ever! flygal Apr 2013 #39

I noticed that you can order the brownie mix online senseandsensibility Apr 2013 #40

I love Jiffy's culture and mindset TxDemChem Apr 2013 #41

Now if they would take the animal fat and lard out of it. Cobalt Violet Apr 2013 #42

Seems they do: OneGrassRoot Apr 2013 #45

just looked it up and edited my post too. Cobalt Violet Apr 2013 #46

I've been using it for a while now. libnnc Apr 2013 #44

Jiffy has a recipe book (free) they will send you. Thanks for reminding me about Jiffy. n/t Tess49 Apr 2013 #47

love Jiffy cornbread mix littlewolf Apr 2013 #49

That's a great tip! intheflow Apr 2013 #78

Thanks. I'll look for it in the stores! nt Honeycombe8 Apr 2013 #50

If they'd remove the trans fats from their mixes they might have me as a customer. drm604 Apr 2013 #51

That's really the only sticking point for me. closeupready Apr 2013 #74

K&R. JDPriestly Apr 2013 #52

I loved their stuff before I learned how to bake Warpy Apr 2013 #54

I don't use their products because I like to bake amuse bouche Apr 2013 #55

No, they're not perfect. OneGrassRoot Apr 2013 #57

Yes, I know the Muffin Man ThoughtCriminal Apr 2013 #56

Jiffy gets all the advertising it needs when you check the prices on the store shelves azurnoir Apr 2013 #58

A suggestion for those who don't normally buy mixes tabbycat31 Apr 2013 #59

That's a great idea, tabbycat31. :) n/t OneGrassRoot Apr 2013 #66

Jiffy is the only corn muffin mix I've ever used, the only one I like. Butterbean Apr 2013 #60

Jiffy goes on my shopping list RILib Apr 2013 #63

I haven't done it in a long time d_r Apr 2013 #65

K & R EOM freemay20 Apr 2013 #68

Jiffy pizza crust mix hibbing Apr 2013 #70

for those who use Bisqick out there I suggest Jiffy Buttermilk Baking mix azurnoir Apr 2013 #71

Made in Michigan! It's the only one I use. knitter4democracy Apr 2013 #72

Saving and spreading. HughBeaumont Apr 2013 #77

Wish they had a gluten free product available cbdo2007 Apr 2013 #79

Great post unapatriciated Apr 2013 #80