matucker

About matucker

This author has not yet filled in any details.
So far matucker has created 343 blog entries.

Musco Reduced Salt Olives

Musco Family Olive Co.'s Pearls and Early California brand Reduced Salt olives are now available in two varieties: The Reduced Salt Large Pitted Black Olives with 25% less sodium than regular black olives; a 4-olive serving contains 25 calories, 0 grams saturated fat (of 2 grams total) and 70 milligrams of sodium. The Reduced Salt Pimiento Stuffed Manzanilla Olives with 75% less sodium than their counterparts; a 4-olive serving contains 25 calories, 0.5 grams saturated fat (of 2.5 grams total) and 70 milligrams of sodium.   - Alyssa Tucker, Bite of the Best Intern:  I am not a big olive eater, but these are delicious! Even though they are reduced in salt, they still maintained great flavor.

By |2017-08-31T14:01:03-04:00May 27th, 2012|Food & Drinks, xyz misc|2 Comments
Read More

Melissa’s Grains: Quinoa, Freekah and Farro

Melissa's introduced three high-fiber, high-protein whole grains — Freekah, Organic Red Quinoa and Organic Farro . A 5- to 6-ounces serving of each grain contains 160 calories and no saturated fat. The Red Quinoa also had 2.5 grams total fat, 3 grams fiber and 6 grams of protein;  Farro, 1 gram total fat, 3 grams fiber and 5 grams protein; and Freekah, 1 gram total fat, 7 grams fiber and 5 grams of protein. The government recommends three servings — or 48 grams — of whole grains each day.  One serving of each of these provides 45 grams of whole grains or about the recommended daily amount.      

By |2017-08-31T14:01:03-04:00May 26th, 2012|Food & Drinks, xyz misc|0 Comments
Read More

Edamame Crunch Bar

Seapoint Farms  introduced kosher edamame chocolate bars made using dry roasted edamame and sea salt. The dark chocolate bars contains 214 calories, 6 grams saturated fat (of 12 grams total) and 105 milligrams sodium; th milk chocolate bars 210 calories, 6 grams saturated fat (of 12 grams total) and 130 milligrams sodium per 1.4-ounce serving.

By |2017-08-31T14:01:03-04:00May 25th, 2012|Food & Drinks, xyz misc|0 Comments
Read More

Andy Warhol Candy Bars

The Andy Warhol Foundation created Andy Warhol milk chocolate and dark chocolate candy bars available in four different designs featuring Andy Warhol quotes, "Everybody Must have a Fantasy", "All I Every Really Want is Sugar", "In the Future Everybody Will Be Famous for 15 Minutes" and "The Idea of Waiting for Something Makes it More Exciting." The milk chocolate bars contains 270 calories, 10 grams saturated fat (of 16 grams total), 38 milligrams of sodium and 3 grams protein; the Dark chocolate 275 calories, 10 grams saturated fat (of 16 grams total, 4 milligrams sodium and 3 grams protein per 1.75-ounce serving size.

By |2017-08-31T14:01:03-04:00May 24th, 2012|Food & Drinks, xyz misc|0 Comments
Read More

Ortega Reduced Sodium Seasoning Mixes

Ortega has introduced a new line of reduced sodium seasoning mixes in three flavors. The fajita seasoning mix contains 15 calories and 250 milligrams sodium, which is 25% less than the regular fajita seasoning mix; the Chili seasoning mix contains 30 calories and 160 milligrams of sodium, which is 33% less sodium than the regular chili mix; and the burrito seasoning mix contains 15 calories and 220 milligrams, which is 25%  less sodium than regular burrito seasoning mix. A serving size for each is 1.5 teaspoon.   - Alyssa Tucker, Bite of the Best Intern: Chicken fajitas are one of my favorite quick-and-easy, yet flavorful meals.  I wouldn't have known [...]

By |2017-08-31T14:01:04-04:00May 23rd, 2012|Food & Drinks, xyz misc|1 Comment
Read More

Ritz Crackerfuls

Ritz Crackers introduced peanut butter-filled Crackerfuls made with real peanut butter that contain 6 grams whole grain per 1 pack, 6-Crackerful serving. The Peanut Butter and Chocolate ones contain 140 calories, 2 grams saturated fat (of 6 grams total), 160 milligrams sodium and 2 grams protein; the Peanut Butter, 140 calories, 2 grams saturated fat (of 6 grams total), 190 milligrams sodium and 3 grams protein; and Extreme Peanut Butter, 180 calories, 2 grams saturated fat (of 9 grams total), 220 milligrams sodium and 4 grams protein per about 1-ounce serving.

By |2017-08-31T14:01:04-04:00May 22nd, 2012|Food & Drinks, xyz misc|0 Comments
Read More

Red Baron Hand Tossed Pizza

Red Baron introduced four hand-tossed pizzas made with real cheese. The Pepperoni contains 380 calories, 7 grams saturated fat (of 14 grams total), 980 milligrams sodium and 17 grams protein; the Four Cheese, 360 calories, 6 grams saturated fat (of 13 grams total), 890 milligrams sodium and 16 grams  protein; the Four Meat, 380 calories, 6 grams saturated fat (of 14 grams total), 870 milligrams sodium and 15 grams protein; and the Supreme Pizza, 340 calories, 6 grams saturated fat (of 14 grams total), 900 milligram sodium and 15 grams protein per 4.5- to 5-ounce serving.  

By |2017-08-31T14:01:04-04:00May 21st, 2012|Food & Drinks, xyz misc|0 Comments
Read More

al fresco: All-Natural Smoked Andouille Chicken Sausage

Al fresco launched a smoked andouille chicken sausage made from skinless chicken, is gluten free and made without artificial flavors. These links have 70% less fat than regular pork sausage, with each  link containing 140 calories, 2 grams saturated fat (of 7 grams total) 470 milligrams of sodium and 15 grams protein.   - bonnie: Great for your Memorial Day BBQ or for use in jambalaya or other Cajun dish. Follow @BonnieBOTB

By |2017-08-31T14:01:04-04:00May 19th, 2012|Food & Drinks, xyz misc|0 Comments
Read More

Snyder’s Bacon Cheddar Pretzel Pieces

Snyder's of Hanover Pretzels has added Bacon Cheddar Pretzel Pieces — made with sourdough hard pretzel pieces and bacon and cheese flavors — to their line of Pretzel Pieces. A 1-ounce serving contains 130 calories, 3.5 saturated fat (of 6 grams total fat), 260 milligrams sodium and 2 grams protein.

By |2019-05-06T16:06:26-04:00May 18th, 2012|Food & Drinks|2 Comments
Read More

Amy’s Gluten Free Pizza

Amy's organic foods company has expanded their line to include gluten free pizzas made without GMO or hydrogenated fats. The Light & Lean Italian Vegetable contains 280 calories, 2 grams saturated fat (of 6 grams total),  560 milligrams sodium and 13 grams protein; the Light and Lean Cheese contains 270 calories, 3 grams saturated fat (of 6 grams total), 480 milligrams sodium and 14 grams  protein per 5-ounce microwave pizza.

By |2017-08-31T14:01:04-04:00May 17th, 2012|Food & Drinks, xyz misc|0 Comments
Read More

Hormel Natural Choice Chicken Sausages

Hormel Natural Choice has added three flavors to their line of chicken sausages that are gluten free and made without added MSG. Spinach Asiago contains 140 calories, 3 grams saturated fat (of 9 grams total), 570 milligrams sodium and 14 grams protein; Jalapeno Cheddar 160 calories, 4 grams saturated fat (of 11 grams total), 680 milligrams of sodium and 15 grams protein;  and Apple Gouda 170 calories, 3.5 grams saturated fat (of 9 grams total), 1580 milligrams sodium and 4 grams protein per per 3-ounce piece .

By |2017-08-31T14:01:04-04:00May 16th, 2012|Food & Drinks, xyz misc|0 Comments
Read More

Calphalon XL Digital Convection Oven

Calphalon's new XL Digital Convection Oven has two rack settings, a  removable crumb tray, temperature and toast controls and an automatic shut off feature. This oven fits on countertops but is spacious enough for a 12-inch pizza or a 9-x 13-inch  pan. It also offers digital high-contrast LCD controls time and temperature and an Opti-Heat System.   - bonnie: I'm impressed with the functionality of this countertop convection oven.  I have only turned on my regular oven once since I started testing it a couple of moths ago -- it's that spacious and useful. Follow @BonnieBOTB

By |2017-08-31T14:01:04-04:00May 15th, 2012|Just For Fun, xyz misc|1 Comment
Read More

Melissa’s Sweet Young Coconut Opener

Melissa's new Young Coconut Opener makes it easier to open their Sweet Young Coconuts. The tool cuts a small hole in the coconut so you can drink its natural, sweet water. To open the coconut place the tool end on the coconut and rotate the blade back and forth while applying pressure. Insert the cap tip from the handle end and push the pulp out in order to clean the tool.

By |2017-08-31T14:01:04-04:00May 14th, 2012|Just For Fun, xyz misc|2 Comments
Read More

Starbucks Blonde Roast Coffee

Starbucks has created a Blonde Roast Coffee, a lighter roast coffee, available in all Starbucks stores nationally as well as in grocery stories across the U.S. Blonde Roast Coffee is available in a Veranda Blend, VIA (instant) Veranda Blend and whole beans in Starbuck Stores. At grocery stores the Veranda Blend whole and ground coffee will be available as well as K-Cup Packs.     - bonnie:  Blonde Roast coffee produces  a rich full bodied cup with none of the "burnt" taste many associated with regular Starbucks. I like them both! - bonnie Follow @BonnieBOTB

By |2017-08-31T14:01:05-04:00May 13th, 2012|Food & Drinks, xyz misc|0 Comments
Read More

Red Baron Pan Pizza

Red Baron has introduced Baron's Best, a new line of pizzas that includes four varieties made with a pan-style crust and 100% real cheese. The Meat-Trio contains 350 calories, 8 grams saturated fat (of 18 grams total), 710 milligrams sodium and 13 gram protein; Pepperoni, 390 calories, 9 grams saturated fat (of 19 grams total), 800 milligrams sodium and 15 grams protein; Four Cheese, 390 calories, 10 grams saturated fat (of 19 grams total), 720 milligrams sodium and 16 grams  protein; and the Supreme Pizza, 340 calories, 8 grams saturated fat (of 17 grams total), 660 milligrams sodium and 13 grams protein per 4.5- to 5- ounce serving.

By |2017-08-31T14:01:05-04:00May 11th, 2012|Food & Drinks, xyz misc|0 Comments
Read More

Amy’s Gluten Free Wraps

Amy's organic food company has added Gluten Free Wraps to their line of  products. The Tofu Scramble Breakfast Wrap contains 300 calories, 1.5 grams saturated fat of 13 grams total fat,  460 milligrams sodium and  11 grams of protein per 5.5 ounce serving size; while the Teriyaki Wrap had 250 calories, 0.5 grams saturated fat of 6 grams total fat, 540 milligrams sodium and 9 grams of protein  per 5.5 ounce serving size. These wraps are made with certified organic ingredients and without GMOs or hydrogenated fats or oils.

By |2017-08-31T14:01:05-04:00May 9th, 2012|Food & Drinks, xyz misc|0 Comments
Read More

Cape Cod Chef’s Recipe Chips

Cape Cod  has introduced a new line of chef-developed kettle-cooked chips in two varieties, Chef's Recipe Feta & Rosemary and Roasted Garlic & Red Pepper. A 1-ounce 18-chip serving of  Roasted Garlic & Red Pepper one contains 140 calories, 0.5 grams saturated fat (of 6 grams total fat), 95 milligrams sodium and 2 grams protein; the Feta & Rosemary 140 calories, 0.5 grams saturated fat (of 7 grams total fat), 115 milligrams sodium and 2 grams protein.

By |2017-08-31T14:01:05-04:00May 8th, 2012|Food & Drinks, xyz misc|0 Comments
Read More

Beaverton Foods Smoked Bacon Mustards

Beaverton Foods has two new  smoked bacon mustards that are organic — Beaver Hickory Bacon Mustard and Inglehoffer Applewood Smoked Bacon Mustard. Both contain only 10 calories and 70 milligrams of sodium for each teaspoon. and are full of flavor.    - bonnie: .... and chock full of a smoky mustard flavor! Follow @BonnieBOTB

By |2017-08-31T14:01:05-04:00May 6th, 2012|Food & Drinks, xyz misc|0 Comments
Read More
Copyright 2012 - 2021 BiteOfTheBest | All Rights Reserved
Toggle Sliding Bar Area
Go to Top