Mionetto IL Ugo is an Italian semi-sparkling cocktail made with elderflower blossom. The beverage contains 8% alcohol and pairs well with grilled vegetables, cheeses, barbecue and spicy fare. - bonnie: An unusually flavored and deliciously, light low-alcohol bubbly! Follow @BonnieBOTB
Honey Bunches of Oats introduced two new Whole Grain Honey Crunch cereal featuring crispy whole grain flakes and granola clusters that each contains 4 grams of fiber per serving. A one-cup serving contains 22o calories, no saturated fat (of 3 grams total), 4 grams of protein and is an excellent source of iron, B vitamins, vitamin A and zinc.
If you were to associate cooking with a form of art, the act of smoking food would fall under the scope of impressionism. With the addition of wood-fueled smoke, the color and structure of the original form of food is changed, creating a new harmonic experience different than that of the original. If that’s too artsy of explanation, try this: smoking food infuses flavor more easily and consistently than any other form of cooking; and it’s f’ing delicious. Smoking purists may balk at that statement; but, with the introduction of the digital smoker, the 5am wake-up call to stoke the fire is all but history. The Masterbuilt Digital Electric Smoker, [...]
Saffron Road's new Korean Style Tacos come frozen in two varieties — chicken and tofu — packed into an organic corn tortilla with vegetables and home made slaw, and topped with a complimenting Korean sauce. The tacos are halalp and gluten free- certified. One taco contains 210 to 230 calories, 1.5 grams saturated fat (of 8 to 12 grams total fat), 470 to 500 milligrams sodium and 5 to 9 grams protein. - bonnie: I expected lots more flavor from these bland tacos. After microwaving, the taco shell falls apart and is too soggy to eat. Not up to Saffron Road's usual quality. Follow @BonnieBOTB
Peanut Hottie instant powder combined with water creates a hot peanut butter beverage that is made with real peanuts. It contains no artificial flavors. Making an approximately 6-ounce drink from about 5 teaspoons of the mix provides 83 calories, no saturated fat (of 1.5 grams total), 120 milligrams sodium and 12 grams sugar.
Nakano Sweet Seasoned Rice Vinegars offer two new flavors Mango and Citrus made from whole grain rice. These vinegars contain no preservatives. One tablespoon contains 20 calories and 240 milligrams sodium.
Bobo's launched Bites, a smaller portion snack, in original, pb&j and apple pie gluten-free Oat Bars, made with organic and non- GMO certified ingredients. One 1.3-ounce bar contains 160 to 150 calories, 1.5 gram saturated fat (of 5 grams total), 15 milligrams of sodium and 8 grams sugar.
Nibblr is a subscription snack box that is delivered to your home or office. Each snack box contains four portions that come individually sealed with 78 options to choose from with over 55 of them under 150 calories. The many varieties of snacks range from 17 grams per serving size (1-package) containing 80 calories, 0 grams saturated fat (of 3 grams total fat) and 190 milligrams sodium to 24 grams per serving (1-package) to contain 180 calories, 2 grams saturated fat (of 12 grams total fat) and 115 milligrams sodium. Olivia Ostunio, Bite of the Rest intern: The portion-conscious snacks make it convenient to consume on the go. My favorite [...]
Inglehoffer new Extra Hot Sriracha Mustard earned a gold medal at this year's 19th annual World-Wide Mustard Competition at the National Mustard Museum in Middleton, WI. This spicy sriracha mustard pairs well with bratwurst, sausage, pretzels and sandwiches. One teaspoon contains 10 calories, no fat and 110 milligrams sodium. - bonnie: Not for the wimpy. If you can handle the heat, guaranteed to clear your sinuses! Follow @BonnieBOTB
Frontier West Coast Kale and Quinoa Vegetable Soup Mix is the newest addition to the line of "semi-made" soups that contain no added salt, preservatives or MSG. Combine the soup mix with chicken or vegetable broth, cubed butternut squash and diced tomatoes. Ready to be served in 50 minutes. Each 1 cup of soup, as prepared, contains 120 calories, no saturated fat (of 13 grams total), 720 milligrams of sodium, 2 grams protein and is an excellent source of vitamins A and C.
Balance Bare Bars introduced three new flavors that include sea salt caramel, mixed berry nut and sweet and spicy nut. The bars are made with whole nuts, fruits, seeds and other simple ingredients that are non-GMO, gluten free, soy free, vegetarian and certified kosher dairy. Each bar contains 160 calories, 1.5 to 2 grams saturated fat (of 9 to 10 grams total), 4 to 5 grams protein and 6 to 8 grams sugar.
Applegate Naturals Uncured Good Morning Bacon uses leaner pork shoulder that is applewood-smoked to contain 60% less fat than traditional bacon. The bacon is antibiotic, hormone, nitrates and preservative free that is made with humanely raised hogs. Two pan fried slices contain 4o calories, 1 gram saturated fat (of 2 grams total), 290 milligrams sodium and 5 grams protein.
Karma Wrapped Cashews are air roasted to retain the natural skin providing a bolder nut flavor with more antioxidants than skinless cashews. They contain no added oils, GMO free and Kosher. One 1/4 cup contains 160 calories, 2.5 grams saturated fat (of 13 grams total), 11o milligrams sodium, 4 grams protein with an excellent source of magnesium, copper and manganese. Olivia Ostunio, intern at Bite of the Best: Analysis conducted at North Carolina State University found that the natural occurring polyphenols (antioxidants) found in the skin of these wrapped cashews contained almost ten times more antioxidants than plain roasted cashews without skin. That research also indicated that 1/4 cup of [...]
Coney Island Brewing Company winter seasonal beer, The Plunge is a Belgian-style ale brewed with ginger, orange peel and fennel seed with 6.9% ABV. The beer is inspired by Coney Island Polar Bear Club annual New Years Day plunge into the Atlantic ocean for charity.
Charles Viancin Reusable Lid creates an airtight and water-tight seal around any surface to avoid spillage and keep food fresh. They can be use on a pot or rimmedbowel including glass, ceramic and wood. The lids are microwavable, oven, stovetop and dishwasher safe. Olivia Ostunio, intern at Bite of the Best, the reusable lid accommodates many surfaces allowing easy transport without needing foil or plastic wrap. The lids come in variety of sizes and colors inspired by nature.
Frieda's Purple Snow Peas contain naturally pigmented purple pods with green peas inside that retain their color after cooking. The flavor and cooking results are like green snow peas just in purple. One 4-ounce serving contains 50 calories, no fat and 3 grams protein with an excellent source of vitamins A and C.
The three varieties (cranberry, blueberry and cherry) of Dove Fruit Dipped in Dark Chocolate are made with 100% pure cocoa butter. Dove dark chocolate is Rainforest Alliance Certified by sustainably sourcing 100% of their cocoa beans. About 1/4 cup contains 200 calories, 6 grams saturated fat (of 10 grams total), 10 milligrams sodium and 25 grams sugar. - bonnie: Be careful. These decadent dark-chocolate covered fruit can be addicting. Follow @BonnieBOTB
Sweet Secrets Chocolate Pretzel Pizzas are chock full of chocolate goodies. Each contains a chocolate crust with broken pretzels, sugar cone pieces all topped with M&Ms, chocolate cookie chunks, double chocolate chips, sprinkles, then drizzled in more chocolate. Each also has a mallet to smash the pizza into bite size pieces. These chocolate desserts come in three sizes: personal, sharing (serves 8 to 10 people) and 3-pound party size (serves 12 to 15 people). A 2-ounce serving contains 250 calories, 5 grams saturated fat (of 8 grams total), 360 milligrams sodium and 15 grams sugar.
White Girl Salsa has five varieties of green salsa that feature tomatillos. They contain no artificial flavors or preservatives and are made with non-GMO ingredients. Each 1-ounce serving (2 T) contains 20 to 25 calories, 150 milligrams sodium and 3 to 4 grams sugar.
Cluck N' Moo Grass Fed Beef & Chicken Burgers are half beef, half chicken patties that are antibiotic and hormone free. These burgers contains 34% fewer calories, 52% less fat and 57% less saturated fat than a typical grass fed beef burger. Each 4-ounce burger contains 190 calories, 4 grams saturated fat (of 11 grams total), 85 milligrams sodium and 21 grams protein. Olivia Ostunio, intern at Bite of the Best: the flavor and mouth feel of this burger is more like lean beef than chicken. I recommend seasoning the lower-fat patties before grilling as they are bland. I used a salt-free blend to enhance the natural flavor of these healthy [...]
