The first gluten-free Pepperidge Farm Goldfish are available in three varieties: Buffalo Wing, Cheddar Bacon and Mega Cheese Puffs. Each 1.1-ounce serving has 140 calories, 0.5 grams saturated fat (of 6 grams total), 240-280 milligrams sodium and 2 grams sugar. Kelly Sloan, Bite of the Best Intern: Mega Cheese are my favorite of these new gluten-free, low in fat and sugar puffs that takes similar to regular Goldfish.
The PlateTopper is a kitchen accessory and food saver for leftovers. It is an airtight, microwave and dishwasher safe, refrigerator and freezer safe cover for plates, that is BPA (Bisphenol A) free. PlateTopper eliminates waste by eliminating the use of plastic wrap and/or aluminum foil.
The Anolon Universal Steamer fits multiple size tulip-shaped and straight-sided Anolon saucepans, including 2-Quart, 3-Quart and 4-Quart capacities. The Anolon Universal Steamer is made of durable stainless steel, dishwasher-safe and comes with a tempered glass lid to easily monitor the steaming process without releasing heat while cooking.
Jif Whips Peanut Butter Spreads are designed for dipping, snacking or spreading. It is available in two flavor varieties, Whipped Creamy Peanut Butter and Peanut Butter & Chocolate Flavored Spread. Each 2 tablespoon serving has 140-150 calories, 2 grams saturated fat (of 11-12 grams total), 60-95 milligrams sodium, 2-8 grams sugar and 3-5 grams protein.
Lindt HELLO chocolate collection consists of chocolate bars, sticks and mini sticks in flavors inspired by classic desserts and treats, such as Caramel Brownie, Cookies & Cream, Crunchy Nougat and Strawberry Cheesecake. Four squares of a 3.5-ounce bar ranges from 210 to 220 calories, 8 to 10 grams saturated fat (of 14 to 15 grams total) and 20 grams sugar. Each 1.4-ounce stick has 210 to 220 calories, 8 to 10 grams saturated fat (of 14 grams total) and 19 to 20 grams sugar. Four mini sticks of a 4.9-ounce bag ranges from 220 - 230 calories, 9 - 10 grams saturated fat (of 14 - 16 grams total) and [...]
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, Red’s All Natural’s frozen burritos will be donning new pink packaging. Red’s All Natural frozen Pink burritos are 100% all-natural, non-GMO (Genetically Modified Organisms), preservative-free and are available in four flavors, 11-ounce Steak or Chicken burritos and 5-ounce Steak and Cheese or Chicken and Cheese burritos. Red's will donate 10% of the purchases to breast cancer research. Each 5-ounce serving contains 250-280 calories, 1.5-2.5 grams saturated fat (of 6-8 grams total), 1 gram sugar, 13-16 grams protein and 210-260 milligrams sodium. Each 11-ounce serving contains 430-470 calories, 2.5-3.5 grams saturated fat (of 9-11 grams total), 3 grams sugar, 25-29 grams protein and [...]
Swissmar's Swissy Chocolate Fondue Mug makes it easier to enjoy fondue with an individual mug and forks for dipping. This product includes one mug, two stainless steel forks and a tea-light candle.
Mary's Gone Crackers are made with whole grains, are soy-free and come in two varieties, Hot 'n Spicy Jalapeño and Super Seed. The Hot 'n Spicy Jalapeño Crackers contain flax, sesame seeds, whole quinoa, seaweed and jalapeño powder. The Super Seed Crackers contain flax, sesame seeds, sunflower, pumpkin and poppy seeds, similar to the original flavor. Each 1-ounce serving has 140-160 calories, 0-1 grams saturated fat (of 5-8 grams total) and 230-240 milligrams sodium.
Swissmar’s 3 Piece Mini Cheese Knife Block Set includes a stainless steel Cheese Wedge Knife, Cheese Knife and serving fork. The set as a walnut stained rubberwood knife block with magnets to hold the utensils, making it both a space-saving and an attractive addition to any table.
San Diego Restaurant Week runs Sunday, September 15 through Friday, September 20, 2013, featuring over 180 restaurants and offering 2-course lunches at $10, $15 or $20 and 3-course dinners at $20, $30 or $40. For more information and a listing of participating restaurants, click here.
Nature Valley Protein Granola, available in Oats 'n Honey and Oats 'n Dark Chocolate — contains 10 grams of protein and at least 23 grams of whole grains per serving. Nature Valley Protein Granola is perfect on yogurt, with milk or for easy snacking. A 1/2-cup serving contains 210 calories, 0.5 to 1.5 grams saturated fat (of 4.5 to 5 grams total) and 13 - 14 grams sugar.
Skinny Cow Ice Cream Bars are now available in two flavors —Salted Caramel Pretzel and Cookies n' Dough — consisting of low-fat ice cream layered with candy. Each 2.1-fluid ounce bar has 160 calories, 6-7 grams saturated fat (of 9 grams total), 35-90 milligrams sodium and 12-13 grams sugar.
Mia's Kitchen has introduced six new pasta sauces — Bistro Marinara, Garlic & Onion, Mushroom, Nonni's Special Arrabiata, Tomato Basil and Vodka. Each 1/2 cup serving contains 70 - 100 calories, 0 - 3 grams saturated fat (of 3.5 grams total), 380 - 410 milligrams sodium and 1 -3 grams sugar. Kelly Sloan, Intern with Bite of the Best: Each sauce has a unique flavor and is low in calories. My favorites were the Bistro Marinara and Garlic & Onion.
Little Black Dress Wines introduces three new additions to its collection — Divalicious Red, White and Pink Pinot Grigio. Divalicious Red is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Carignan and Petite Sirah, with small amounts of Zinfandel, Tannat, Mourvedre, Garnacha and Malbec. Divalicious White is a blend of Pinot Grigio and Moscato, with small amounts of Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc. Divalicious Pink Pinot Grigio is a blend of Pinot Grigio, Muscat, Chardonnay and Viognier. - bonnie: Decent drinking for the price! Be sure to try my favorite, Divalicious Pink. This wine launched this month, which is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Most important, a portion of all sales will be dedicated [...]
Jennie-O Turkey Store launches three new grilling options — Turkey Breast Steaks, Seasoned Turkey Breast Steaks and Jalapeño Jack Turkey Burgers. Each 4-ounce serving of the Turkey Breast Steaks has 130 calories, 1 gram saturated fat (of 3 grams total), 210-510 milligrams sodium and 23 grams protein. Each 4-ounce burger has 250 calories, 5 grams saturated fat (of 16 grams total), 680 milligrams sodium and 27 grams protein. Kelly Sloan, Bite of the Best Intern: The Jennie-O Jalapeño Jack Turkey Burgers had great flavor, are high in protein and lower in fat than a regular burger.
Philadelphia City Center District Restaurant Week runs through Sunday, September 15 to Friday, September 20, 2013 then Sunday, September 22 to Friday, September 27, 2013. There will be over 100 participating restaurants that offer three-course lunch for $20 and three-course dinner for $35. For additional information or a list of participating restaurants, click here.
Hormel REV wraps contain 15 or more grams of protein. They are available in Pepperoni Pizza, Ham and Cheese, Pepperoni Turkey, Meat Lovers Pizza, Italian Style Ham, Hot Pepper Ham, Italian Style, Spicy Italian Style and Pepperoni Pizza three-packs varieties. Each 3-ounce wrap contains 210 - 300 calories, 7 grams saturated fat (of 15 grams total), 15 - 18 grams protein and 890 - 990 milligrams sodium. Kelly Sloan, Intern with Bite of the Best: I found these wraps to be tasteful. Be aware of the high amounts of sodium.
Midtown Atlanta Restaurant Week runs Saturday, September 7 through Sunday, September 15, 2013, featuring a variety of restaurants and offering brunch, lunch and dinner on $15, $25 or $35 prix-fixe menus. Prices are per person and exclude alcohol, tax and gratuity. For additional information and a listing of participating restaurants, click here.
Awake Caffeinated Chocolate bars contain milk chocolate with the amount of caffeine found in a cup of coffee or a 250 ml energy drink. Available in two flavors, Milk Chocolate and Caramel, each 1.5-ounce bar contains about 230 calories, 7 grams saturated fat (of 12 grams total) and 27 grams sugar. Kelly Sloan, intern with Bite of the Best: These bars are great snacks to have at work or while running errands because they can give you a boost of energy. I liked both the moist caramel chocolate bar and the very chocolaty milk chocolate one.
Hawaii Food & Wine Festival announced its first-ever vodka seminar that takes place on Saturday, September 7, 2013 at Halekulani, Hau Terrace, Honolulu, Oahu. Explore vodka & vodka based cocktails featuring Tony Abou-Ganim, The Modern Mixologist and author of Vodka Distilled. For more information, click here. Tickets are priced at $100 and can be purchased online. Seating is limited to 50 guests.
