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Bitsy’s Brainfood

Bitsy's Brainfood offers kids' snacks that have an excellent source of iron, calcium, vitamins A, B 12, B6, D  and folic acid. All four flavors — Zucchini Gingerbread Carrot, Orange Chocolate Beet, Lemon Broccoli and Sweet Potato Oatmeal Raisin — are made with organic ingredients and all natural fruits and veggies and without preservatives, trans fat, artificial colors or flavors. They are in the shape of letters. Each serving of about 1-ounce contains 110-120 calories, 2 grams saturated fat (of 4-4.5 grams total), 100 milligrams sodium and 2 grams protein.   - Alyssa Tucker, Intern with BiteoftheBest.com: I tried the Sweet Potato Oatmeal Raisin, liked the crunchy texture and found it surprisingly delicious.  I could taste mainly [...]

By |2017-08-31T14:00:51-04:00October 4th, 2012|Food & Drinks, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Alpina Restart Yogurt

Alpina Restart is traditional Swiss yogurt combined with gluten free granola that contains a good source of protein and an excellent source of calcium. The yogurt is available in Vanilla, Peach, Strawberry and Blueberry.  The yogurt contains 100 calories, 0 grams saturated fat ( of 0 grams total), 40 milligrams sodium and 11 grams protein per each 5.3-ounces;  the granola with 60 calories, 0 grams saturated fat (of 3 grams total), 35 milligrams sodium and 2 grams protein.   - Alyssa Tucker, Bite of the Best Intern: The strawberry flavor, a great flavorful breakfast option, was not too sweet like some yogurt flavors.  I loved the smooth texture of the yogurt [...]

By |2017-08-31T14:00:52-04:00October 3rd, 2012|Food & Drinks, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Tree Top Reduced Sugar 100% Fruit Juice

Tree Top Reduced Sugar 100% Fruit Juice is made without artificial sweeteners. Instead Tree Top blends  apple or grape juice with coconut water. It is available at select stores, currently mainly on the West Coast. Each 8-fluid ounce serving of Apple and Grape juice contains 90-100 calories, 65 milligrams sodium and 17-18 grams sugar.  

By |2017-08-31T14:00:52-04:00October 1st, 2012|Food & Drinks, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Pacific Natural Foods Soup Starters

Pacific Natural Foods has expanded it's line of soup starts to include Organic Tortilla and Organic Tom Yum. Each 1/2 cup, or 120 milliliter, serving size of the Tom Yum contains 10 calories, 0 grams saturated fat ( of 0 grams total), 330 milligrams sodium and 1 gram protein; the  Tortilla contains 15 calories, 0 grams saturated fat ( of 0 grams total), 290 milligrams sodium and 0 grams protein per 1/2 cup, or 120 milliliter, serving size. Each base is gluten and fat free and the Organic Tortilla Soup base is dairy free and vegan approved.       - Alyssa Tucker, Bite of the Best Intern: The tortilla [...]

By |2017-08-31T14:00:52-04:00September 29th, 2012|Food & Drinks, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Nature’s Own Oatmeal Toasters

Nature's Own has introduced Oatmeal Toasters, a new breakfast option of whole grain squares available in Cinnamon Raisin or Cranberry Orange flavors. Each 2.3-ounce square contains 160-170 calories, 0 grams saturated fat (of 1.5-2 grams total), 210-220 milligrams sodium, 4 grams fiber and 20 grams whole grains.   - bonnie: These are tasty — and somewhat filling — whole-grain on-the-run breakfast options.

By |2017-08-31T14:00:52-04:00September 27th, 2012|Food & Drinks, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Belle Chevre Pimento Cheese

Belle Chevre Pimento Cheese is a  handcrafted Alabama goat cheese made with a blend of spices and sweet red peppers. It's available in a convenient 6-ounce package. Each 1-ounce serving contains 100 calories, 6 grams saturated fat (of 8 grams total fat), 140 milligrams sodium and 6 grams protein. - bonnie - We at Bite of the Best are champions of this small company. We recommend Belle Chevre's goat cheese, featuring their Belle Go “Fig”ure Chèvre Breakfast Cheese in 2010. Follow @BonnieBOTB

By |2017-08-31T14:00:52-04:00September 26th, 2012|Food & Drinks, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Good Food Made Simple Burritos

Breakfast burritos made from nitrate-free meats and without the use of hydrogenated oils are now available from Good Food Made Simple. Available in three varieties: Egg, Cheese & Canadian Bacon, Egg, Cheese & Turkey Sausage, Egg, Cheese & Potato Each 5-ounce burrito contains 300-310 calories, 5 grams saturated fat (of 13-14 grams total), 460-650 milligrams sodium and 14-17 grams protein.   - bonnie: I like the clean labels of Good Food Made Simple products such as these burritos.   Meaning, these contain no chemical.  Sadly, though, there was too much dough for the filling, and the filling's flavor was merely okay.      

By |2017-08-31T14:00:52-04:00September 25th, 2012|Food & Drinks, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Boncora Biscotti

Handmade to order, authentic Italian biscotti from Bonnie Tempesta, are now available in Classic Almond and Chocolate Dipped. A 1.16-ounce serving or 3 pieces of Classic Almond flavor contains 130 calories, 0.5 grams saturated fat (of 6 grams total) and 80 milligrams sodium; the Chocolate Dipped biscotti 140 calories, 2.5 grams saturated fat (of 7 grams total) and 60-80 milligrams sodium. A portion of every sale of Boncora Biscotti products benefits:  Pets Lifeline Sonoma, a local nonprofit that feeds and rehabilitates nearly 1,000 homeless dogs and cats every year and Share Our Strength, a national nonprofit that is dedicated to ending childhood hunger in America.

By |2017-08-31T14:00:52-04:00September 24th, 2012|Food & Drinks, xyz misc|1 Comment
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Yazi Ginger Vodka

Hood River Distillers offers a ginger-flavored vodka made with four different spices: ginger root, lemon, orange, cayenne and red pepper. This 70-proof vodka contains 103 calories and 4.7 grams carbohydrates per 1.5-fluid ounce.   - bonnie: Ginger is considered both an effective aid to digestion and — in Southeast Asia — an aphrodisiac. Amazingly, the addition of the ginger flavor (and spices) to this vodka results in a pleasantly, slightly spicy drink that I thoroughly enjoyed neat. I'm sure many mixologists will find it a great addition to many cocktails.

By |2017-08-31T14:00:53-04:00September 23rd, 2012|Food & Drinks, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Baked Lentil Chips

Mediterranean Snack Food Company has debuted gluten-free Baked Lentil Chips made with lentils, garbanzo and adzuki beans available in Rosemary and Roasted Pepper, Sea Salt, Cracked Pepper, Cucumber Dill and Parmesan Garlic. Each 1-ounce serving contains 110-120 calories, 0 grams saturated fat (of 3 grams total), 150-220 milligrams sodium and 4 grams protein.     - Alyssa Tucker, Bite of the Best Intern: Parmesan Garlic, my favorite, has a perfect balance of both flavors. The garlic is not over powering and the parmesan is prominent. I also like how you can see and feel the seasoning on the cracker.

By |2017-08-31T14:00:53-04:00September 22nd, 2012|Food & Drinks, xyz misc|0 Comments
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MOAB Superfruit Blends

Frieda's Specialty Produce offers MOAB, antioxidant beverages made from superfruits and without high-fructose corn syrup or artificial sweeteners. An 8-fluid ounce serving contains 130 t0 140 calories, 28 to 29 grams sugar and 1 gram fiber. The Acai flavor is an excellent source of vitamin C. They are 100% natural, no sugar added, gluten-free, dairy-free, no fillers or blends and have Ecofruits Pure Dried Powders™ which give the juice an antioxidant boost and replace the antioxidants that are removed during pasteurization.   - bonnie: To cut the sweetness of these, I mix half-and-half with sparkling water!  

By |2017-08-31T14:00:53-04:00September 20th, 2012|Food & Drinks, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Thomas’ Pumpkin Spice Bagel & English Muffins

Real pumpkin pieces, spices and cinnamon baked into a bagel or English muffin are now available from Thomas' as a limited edition seasonal product, available through December. Each ~3-ounce bagel contains 270 calories, 0 grams saturated fat (of 2 grams total), 440 milligrams sodium and 10 grams protein; each  ~2-ounce English muffin contains 140 calories, 0 grams saturated fat (of 1 gram total), 230 milligrams sodium and 4 grams protein; and each ~1.5-ounce bagel thin contains 110 calories, 0 grams saturated fat (of 1 gram total), 180 milligrams sodium and 5 grams protein.

By |2017-08-31T14:00:53-04:00September 18th, 2012|Food & Drinks, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Fruit Bliss Soft Dried Fruits

All natural, soft dried fruit that is preservative free, vegan certified and Non-Genetically Modified Organism Project verified, is now available from Fruit Bliss. The dried fruits include apricots, plums and figs, with each 1.4-ounce serving containing between 83-110 calories,  and 1 gram protein. The individual pouches of mini apricots, about 1.75-ounces, contains 135 calories, and 1 gram protein.   - bonnie: These fruits have no added sulfites. Great for back to school lunches.

By |2017-08-31T14:00:53-04:00September 17th, 2012|Food & Drinks, xyz misc|0 Comments
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HummuZ crispz

All natural, gluten-free crackers made with real garbanzo beans, also known as chickpeas, called HummuZ crispz are currently available from the Mediterranean Snack Food Company. They are available in four flavors: Roasted  Red Pepper,  Roasted  Garlic, and  Olive Tapenade. Each 1-ounce serving contains 120 calories, 1 gram saturated fat (of 3 grams total), 220 milligrams sodium and 5 grams protein. - Alyssa Tucker, Bite of the Best Intern: Roasted Red Pepper was my favorite flavor, I found the spicy flavor with a crunchy, light-weight cracker a great combination.

By |2017-08-31T14:00:53-04:00September 16th, 2012|Food & Drinks, xyz misc|0 Comments
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SinFire Cinnamon Whisky

Hood Rivers Distillers unveiled a 70-proof whisky made with natural cinnamon flavors. Each 1.4-fluid ounce serving contains 113 calories and 8 grams carbohydrates. - bonnie: Not liking flavored beverages, I was pleasantly surprised that I thoroughly enjoyed the heat that the cinnamon added to the whisky.

By |2017-08-31T14:00:53-04:00September 15th, 2012|Food & Drinks, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Jelly Belly Syrups

Whether you need a syrup for ices, slushies, ice pops, snow cones or Italian ice, Jelly Belly Syrups are a great topping. Available in 16 flavors, including sugar-free flavors, the syrup bottles have a flip open top and a slim bottle making it easy to handle. The sugar-free flavors contain 0 calories and the regular flavors contain 20-30 calories and 6-8 grams sugar per 2 tablespoon serving size.   - Alyssa Tucker, Bite of the Best Intern: I tried the Cherry and Sugar-free Tangerine with shaved ice. The Sugar-free Tangerine had a tart flavor and tasted so sweet that I didn't realize it was sugar free. Cherry on top of ice reminded me of [...]

By |2017-08-31T14:00:53-04:00September 14th, 2012|Food & Drinks, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Sipping Stones

Sipping Stoned purport they chill your looking for a way to chill your drink without diluting it, like ice does. You keep the soapstone rocks in your freezer ready and waiting to  cool your drink.   - bonnie: Although I had high hopes for these soapstone rocks, they didn't live up to my expectations and the hype. The Sipping Stones did keep a cold drink chilled, but didn't chill a room temperature one.

By |2017-08-31T14:00:53-04:00September 13th, 2012|Just For Fun, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Gnu Flavor & Fiber Bars

Gnu Bars are sweetened with fruit juice, made with organic whole wheat and kamut flours, are vegan friendly and kosher. They are made without high fructose corn syrup, hydrogenated oils, sugar alcohols, dairy or soy. Each about 1.6-ounce bar contains 130-140 calories, 0-1.5 grams saturated fat ( of 3-5 grams total), 30-85 milligrams sodium, 8-11 grams sugar, 12 grams fiber and 3-4 grams protein.

By |2017-08-31T14:00:54-04:00September 11th, 2012|Food & Drinks, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Duchy Originals from Waitrose Cookies

Duchy Originals from Waitrose has introduced four new cookie varieties made using wheat and stone-ground oats and baked by Walkers Shortbread. Available in Original Oaten Biscuits, Highland All Butter Shortbread, Stem Ginger All Butter Shortbread or Lemon All Butter Shortbread, a serving of 2 pieces contains 110-130 calories, 2-4 grams saturated fat (of 4-7 grams total) and 3-7 grams sugar. A portion of Duchy Originals sales go to  The Prince of Wales's Charitable Foundation.    

By |2017-08-31T14:00:54-04:00September 10th, 2012|Food & Drinks, xyz misc|0 Comments
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