Mallow Bites has added three new flavors —Toasted Coconut, Caramel Swirl and Chocolate Swirl — of Jet‐Puffed miniature marshmallows. Each about 1-ounce serving of Chocolate Swirl or Caramel Swirl contains 100 calories, 0 grams total fat and 20 grams sugar. Each about 1.5-ounce serving of the Toasted Coconut contains 160 calories, 4.5 grams total fat and 23 grams sugar.
Cooksimple has added two new flavors to their already existing line of all-natural and gluten-free meal kits – White Bean Chili with Chia Seeds, and Skillet Lasagna with Corn and Quinoa Pasta. Made without artificial additives or preservatives, each 1 1/4-cup prepared serving contains 210-310 calories, 0 grams saturated fat (of 4.5-13 grams total), 420-740 milligrams sodium, 7-9 grams fiber and 17-20 grams protein.
Lindt recently introduced Excellence Wasabi and Strawberry Bars made with 47% cocoa dark chocolate enhanced with strawberry pieces or spiced with wasabi flavor. Each 1.4-ounce serving, or 4 square pieces, contains 200 calories, 7 grams saturated fat (of 12 grams total)and 19 grams sugar. - bonnie: Combining dark chocolate and spice is perfection. But sadly Lindt used artificial flavors instead of real wasabi to add the heat. At least the strawberry has real strawberry pieces in addition to the artificial flavoring. Follow @BonnieBOTB
Krispy Kreme has introduced a new Glazed Banana Kreme pie just in time for National Banana Cream Pie Day, March 2. These are only available for a limited time at participating stores, while supplies last. They are not available at Krispy Kreme Doughnut Shops. Each 4-ounce pie contains 390 calories, 10 grams saturated fat (of 19 grams total), 410 milligrams sodium and 25 grams sugar.
Deagourmet has launched a bite-size tasting set. These porcelain spoons can be used separately or on a matching porcelain tray.
Fiber One has added Chocolate Squares, sweetened with a touch of cocoa, to their line of 80 calorie cereals. Each 3/4-cup-serving contains 80 calories, 0 grams saturated fat (of 1 gram total), 130 milligrams sodium, 5 grams sugar and 9 grams fiber. - Alyssa Tucker, Bite of the Best Intern: I enjoyed the rich chocolate taste of this low-calorie cereal. Some healthy alternatives to the sugary cereals lack in taste, but Fiber One did not. It also kept me full.
The latest additions to the Kraft Homestyle Mac & Cheese Bowls are Southwest Tortilla (made with four cheese sauce, mixed with bell peppers and topped with chipotle lime tortilla chips) and Creamy Broccoli (made with white cheddar cheese mixed with real broccoli and topped with toasted breadcrumbs). Each package, about 4-ounces, contains 380 calories, 3.5-4 grams saturated fat (of 11-12 grams total), 830-1060 milligrams sodium, 5-7 grams sugar and 13-14 grams protein. - Alyssa Tucker, Bite of the Best Intern: The Southwest Tortilla variety is full of flavor. I could taste the different cheeses in the sauce and the spice of the bell pepper. The tortilla chips give it a crunchy texture.
Chana Saag is the latest flavor of Saffron Road's frozen entrées made without genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and Certified Gluten Free and Certified Halal. Chana Saag is made with chickpeas with ginger and Indian spices blended with Saag, a leafy green spinach sautéed with Indian herbs served over cumin rice. Each 11-ounce serving contains 420 calories, 1.5 grams saturated fat (of 7 grams total), 590 milligrams sodium, 4 grams sugar and 12 grams protein. - bonnie: This latest frozen entree from Saffron Road is so tasty that it makes me think about becoming a vegetarian. Or one, at least part time! I've sampled and actually liked most all of their entrees. Be careful though as some (like much processed [...]
Coach Farm has trimmed the fat and calories on its current line of Goat Milk Yogurts and added a new Maple Brown Sugar flavor. Originally the yogurts contained between 7-10 grams saturated fat (of 10-16 grams total) with 210-240 calories and now have been reduced to 3-4 grams saturated fat (of 5-6grams total) with 140-190 calories. Each 6-ounce serving contains 150 calories, 3 grams saturated fat (of 5 grams total), 65 milligrams sodium and 10 grams sugar.
Chef's Planet Clip & Drain is a stainless steel reinforced clip with a silicone gripper that attaches to the pot making it easy to drain.It is made from ABS plastic, is dishwasher safe and fits most size pots and pans. The Clip and Drain can be used for straining the liquid from veggies, pastas, meat and more. - bonnie: I like how this eliminates the need to pull out the colander!
Velveeta has created a new line of Cheesy Casseroles in three varieties, Chicken Pot Pie, Shepherd’s Pie and Chili Cornbread. Each package contains dehydrated vegetables, pasta and a Velveeta cheese sauce packet. Each 2-2.5-ounce serving contains, 170-240 calories, 2.5-4.5 grams saturated fat (of 9-10 grams total), 750-930 milligrams sodium and 6-7 grams protein.
Cracked Pepper and Sea Salt is the newest edition to the Hawaiian Kettle Style Chips line. Each ounce, 13-chip portion contains 140 calories, 1.5 grams saturated fat (or 8 grams total) and 290 milligrams sodium. - bonnie: I really liked the crunchy texture of these flavorful thick chips.
Baker’s Chocolate is now available in Semi‐Sweet and Premium White Morsels in a re-sealable, stand-up bag. Each 1-tablespoon serving contains 70 calories, 2.5 grams saturated fat (of 4 grams total) and 8-9 grams sugar.
Applegate Naturals Reduced Sodium Bacon made from humanely raised pork, without antibiotics or hormones and with 25% less sodium than the traditional Sunday Bacon is available nationwide. The original Sunday Bacon contains 290 milligrams of sodium, this reduced sodium version contains 200. Each 2-pan fried slice contains 60 calories, 2 grams saturated fat (of 5 grams total), 200 milligrams sodium (and 4 grams protein. - bonnie: I'd recommend these paper-thin, low-sodium slices of bacon for anyone who needs to keep an eye on their salt intake. Amazingly good for a low-sodium product. Follow @BonnieBOTB
Planters has added Roasted Onion & Garlic and Honey BBQ Roasted flavored peanuts to their already existing line of peanuts. Each 1-ounce serving contains 160 calories, 2 grams saturated fat (of 13-14 grams total), 120-160 milligrams sodium, 2-4 grams sugar and 7 grams protein.
Balakian Farm created a line of organic heirloom tomato sauce, individually hand packed and sealed on the family farm. Available in Yellow Roman, Pink Oxhart and Green Zebra sauce, the sauce is available through America's Farmstand, a site where organic, all-natural, pure farm-fresh artisanal foods can be shipped directly from independently run family farms. - bonnie: These are not your typical tomato sauces, as they are just blended — not precooked — tomatoes. Use them as a base to create a sauce, soup or mixed dish where you'd cook it further. Or use these flavorful heirloom tomatoes is for your next bloody Mary as Michael's Genuine Food & Drink does in Miami. [...]
Farm to Fork Naturals is Columbus Foods' newest line of processed pre-sliced meats — available in salame or deli meats — containing no added nitrites, nitrates, fillers or additives. The deli meat flavors include Oven Roasted Turkey Breast, Honey Roasted Turkey Beast and Smoked Turkey Breast; the salame flavors, made with 100% pork, come in Uncured Fennel, Uncured Genoa, Uncured Italian Dry and Uncured Sopressata. Each 1-ounce serving of the salame flavors contains 100 calories, 3 grams saturated fat (of 8 grams total), 420 milligrams sodium and 6 grams protein. Each 2-ounce serving of the deli meats contains 7-60 calories, 0 grams saturated fat (of 5 grams total), 370 milligrams sodium and 13 grams protein. [...]
Shelf-stable Greek Yogurt bars made with nuts, fruit and granola, are available from Rickland Orchards. The bars are available in Blueberry Acai, Cherry Almond, Toasted Coconut, Cranberry Almond, Apple & Honey, Orchard Peach, Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter and Strawberry. Each 1.5-ounce bar contains 150-170 calories, 2.5-3 grams saturated fat (of 6-10 grams total), 40-50 milligrams sodium, 8-12 grams sugar and 7-10 grams protein.
Rachael Ray offers silicone, heat-safe lids that provide an air- and water-tight seal on pots, pans or bowls made of metal, glass, plastic or melamine. These lids are freezer, dishwasher and microwave oven safe, but should not be used during the cooking process as a lid. Available in orange, blue, red, purple, green and yellow, these lids come in three sizes, 7.5-inch, 92.5-inch and 11.25-inch. -bonnie: I couldn't wait to try these lids, after I saw them demonstrated at the showroom. I had liked the convenience of not needing multi-size lids for various pots, but that enthusiasm waned when I learned they could not be used on hot pots. Follow @BonnieBOTB
Contessa World Cuisine has added Shrimp Alfredo and Shrimp Fried Rice to their line of frozen skillet meals for two that are ready in ten minutes. Each is made without MSG (monosodium glutamate), trans fats, artificial colors, artificial flavors or preservatives. Each 12-ounce serving — or half the package — of the Shrimp Fried Rice with the packaged sauce added contains 350 calories, 1 grams saturated fat (of 3 grams total), 1280 milligrams sodium, 11 grams sugar and 20 grams protein; without sauce contains 290 calories, 1 grams saturated fat (of 2.5 grams total), 360 milligrams sodium, 3 grams sugar and 18 grams protein. The Shrimp Alfredo with the sauce contains 470 calories, 13 grams [...]
