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Ball Fresh Herb Keeper

Ball's new Fresh Herb Keeper keeps your fresh herb fresh. With its swing cradle, the placement and removal of herbs is easy, and with its self-draining storage basket the water stays in the container. The keeper is made with a BPA-free plastic housing unit with a slender design that fits in most refrigeration doors. 

By |2017-08-31T14:00:37-04:00April 21st, 2013|Just For Fun, xyz misc|0 Comments

Snikiddy All Natural Snacks

Snikiddy introduced a line of All Natural Snacks that include Baked Fries and Eat Your Vegetable chips. The snacks are made with non-GMO ingredients, certified gluten and wheat free. In addition they do not contain any artificial colors, preservatives, high fructose corn syrup, trans fats, hydrogenated oils or  monosodium glutamate (MSG). Each 1-ounce serving of the Baked Fries contains 130 calories, 0 grams saturated fat (of 4.5 grams total), 180-210 milligrams sodium and 2 grams sugar. Each 1-ounce serving on Eat Your Vegetable chips, made with real vegetables, contains 30 calories, 0.5 grams saturated fat (of 7 grams total), 110-150 milligrams sodium and 2 grams sugar.    - Alyssa Tucker, Bite [...]

By |2017-08-31T14:00:38-04:00April 19th, 2013|Food & Drinks, xyz misc|0 Comments

Doug’s Nuts Original Blend

Doug's Nuts introduced it's original blend of almonds, cashews, hazelnuts, pecans, peanuts, pumpkin seeds, and walnuts, sweetened with organic sugarcane, blackberry honey and oatmeal stout, then finished with organic vanilla extract, maple extract and sea salt. Each 1-ounce serving contains 170 calories, 1.5 grams saturated fat (of 14 grams total), 85 milligrams sodium, 3 grams sugar and 5 grams protein.

By |2017-08-31T14:00:38-04:00April 18th, 2013|Food & Drinks, xyz misc|0 Comments

Dobel Tequila

Dobel Tequila — sourced, distilled and bottled in Jalisco, Mexico — is the world’s first multiaged tequila. It is blended and filtered to produce a clear liquid that is crisp and complex. Dobel is a blend of Reposado, Anejo and Extra Anejo, aged 12, 24, and 36 months, respectively,  each with a different taste.   - bonnie:  This is a tequila that you should enjoy neat, just poured into a glass sans ice. Yes it's that smooth. If — though — you want to use in a cocktail, here are two recipes that Dobel sent me that you might appreciate as they are simple to make. Each makes one drink! Pica [...]

By |2017-08-31T14:00:38-04:00April 17th, 2013|Food & Drinks, Recipes, Starters, xyz misc|0 Comments

Sartori Limited Edition Extra-Aged Goat Cheese

Sartori has introduced a Limited Edition Extra-Aged Goat cheese, which is a mild, balanced goat cheese crafted by Sartori cheese makers. Aging has enhanced caramel notes. Each 1-ounce serving contains 100 calories, 5 grams saturated fat (of 8 grams total) and 200 milligrams sodium.

By |2017-08-31T14:00:38-04:00April 16th, 2013|Food & Drinks, xyz misc|0 Comments

Kickstart Mountain Dew

Kickstart is a new sparkling juice beverage from Mountain Dew, available in Orange Citrus and Fruit Punch flavors. Each 16-ounce can contains 5% juice, 80 calories, zero fat, 180 milligrams sodium, 92 milligrams caffeine and 20 grams sugar.   - Alyssa Tucker, Bite of the Best Intern: I tried the Fruit Punch variety one morning and enjoyed the sweet, tangy flavor. It did not have a sour aftertaste of most energizing beverages.    

By |2017-08-31T14:00:38-04:00April 14th, 2013|Food & Drinks, xyz misc|0 Comments

Corkcicle Chillsner

Corkcicle has introduced the first and only, in-bottle beer chiller that keeps cold beer cold from the first sip to the last, whether drinking from the bottle or as you pour into your glass.   Just freeze the Chillsner, insert into any bottled beer and drink right through the built-in spout.  It is made from stainless steel, fits any standard long-neck bottle and uses the same proprietary thermal gel as the Corkcicle.

By |2017-08-31T14:00:38-04:00April 11th, 2013|Just For Fun, xyz misc|0 Comments

California Sun Dried Tomato Ketchup

With four pounds of Roma tomatoes in every bottle, Traina Foods' has introduced their California Sun Dried Tomato Ketchup. This ketchup contains higher concentrations of lycopene, a natural occurring antioxidant found in tomatoes, with less sugar and salt than other varieties. Each 1 tablespoon serving contains 20 calories, no fat, 110 milligrams sodium and 3 grams sugar.  

By |2017-08-31T14:00:38-04:00April 9th, 2013|Food & Drinks, xyz misc|2 Comments

Honey Bunches of Oats Greek Honey Crunch

Real Greek yogurt combined with whole grain flakes makes up Honey Bunches of Oats newest cereal, Greek Honey Crunch. Each 1-cup serving contains 230 calories, 1 gram saturated fat (of 3.5 grams total), 160 milligrams sodium, 13 grams sugar and 5 grams protein.

By |2017-08-31T14:00:39-04:00April 4th, 2013|Food & Drinks, xyz misc|0 Comments

thinkThin Divine Bars

ThinkThin has introduced a new line of chocolate and coconut bars that are gluten free. Compared to the Mound Bars, thinkThin has 60 fewer calories, 30 less calories from fat, 5 grams more fiber and 11 grams less sugar. Each 1.5-ounce bar contains 170 calories, 7 grams saturated fat (of 9 grams total), 105 milligrams sodium, 10 grams sugar and 6 grams protein.

By |2017-08-31T14:00:39-04:00March 30th, 2013|Food & Drinks, xyz misc|0 Comments

Häagen-Dazs Gelato

Häagen-Dazs has introduced a new line of Gelato - an Italian-style ice cream that's lower in fat and calories than traditional Häagen-Dazs offerings. The flavors include Vanilla Bean, Cappuccino, Black Cherry Amaretto, Limoncello, Dark Chocolate Chip, Sea Salt Caramel and Stracciatella. Each 1/2 cup serving size contains 230-270 calories, 5-7 grams saturated fat (of 9-13 grams total), 40-150 milligrams sodium and 23-29 grams sugar. - bonnie: OMG! These are oh, so delicious with my favorites being the Black Cherry Amaretto, Dark Chocolate Chip and Stracciatella. You can't go wrong — as an occasional treat — with any of them ... and you'll be saving lots of fat calories over Häagen-Dazs' [...]

By |2017-08-31T14:00:39-04:00March 30th, 2013|Food & Drinks, xyz misc|0 Comments

La Tortilla Factory Smart & Delicious Light Flour Tortillas

La Tortilla Factory has added Light Flour Tortillas to their already existing line. Each ~1.3-ounce tortilla contains 80 calories, 1 gram saturated fat (of 2 grams total), 250 milligrams sodium, 6 grams fiber and 4 grams protein.    

By |2017-08-31T14:00:39-04:00March 28th, 2013|Food & Drinks, xyz misc|0 Comments

Sparkling ICE

Crisp Apple and Peach Nectarine are the newest flavors of Sparkling ICE lightly-carbonated flavored water. Each 8-fluid ounce serving contains 0 calories and 10 percent (a good source) of vitamins D, B3, B6, B12, biotin and pantothenic acid. These drinks are artificially sweetened with Splenda (the registered trade mark of a sucralose-based artificial sweetener).           - Alyssa Tucker, Bite of the Best Intern: I enjoyed the Peach Nectarine flavor because of its tart, sweet taste that makes it hard to believe it has 0 calories.      

By |2017-08-31T14:00:39-04:00March 28th, 2013|Food & Drinks, xyz misc|0 Comments

Foodman’s Original Matzolah

Foodman's Original introduced an all natural granola snack made with Matzo, unleavened bread. Use the granola, which is made with all Kosher ingredients, as a snack, in baking, yogurt or oatmeal. Each 1/2-cup serving contains 260 calories, 3 grams saturated fat (of 13 grams total), no sodium, 15 grams sugar and 5 grams protein.  

By |2017-08-31T14:00:39-04:00March 26th, 2013|Food & Drinks, xyz misc|0 Comments

Oscar Mayer Carving Board Pulled Pork

Hickory Smoked Seasoned Pulled Pork and Sweet & Spicy Seasoned Pulled Pork are the newest additions to to Oscar Mayer's line of Carving Board meats. Made from pork shoulder, smoked using natural hardwood and made without artificial preservatives, each 3-ounce serving contains 130 calories, 1.5-2 grams saturated fat (of 4-6 grams total), 530 milligrams sodium, 1-6 grams sugar and 16-18 grams protein.

By |2017-08-31T14:00:40-04:00March 21st, 2013|Food & Drinks, xyz misc|0 Comments

Go Micro! MicroGreens

Rock Garden introduces Go Micro! MicroGreens. Created from immature greens that are harvested from a week to two weeks after germination, MicroGreens are rich in vitamins C, E and K. The blends include Kale Combo (Green or Red Kale, Kohlrabi and Broccoli); Veggies Galore,(Amaranth, Broccoli, Radish and Collards); Spicy Selection (Radish, Daikon and Peppercress) and Italian Blend (a mix of Basil, Arugula and Parsley).  Microgreens are fresh,  ready-to-eat right from the package.   - bonnie. These tasty greens are an alternative or addition to other greens on a  sandwich, adding texture, flavor and nutrients. They're also good on pizza, in a pita, added to salad, on burgers, fish, or even steaks. [...]

By |2017-08-31T14:00:40-04:00March 19th, 2013|Food & Drinks, xyz misc|0 Comments
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