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Health Warrior Chia Bars

Health Warrior Chia Bars in chocolate peanut butter, mango and dark chocolate cherry are three new flavors of the chia bars. They provide an excellent source of omega-3, good source of fiber and are kosher certified and gluten and GMO free. Each 0.88-ounce bar varies from 100 to 110 calories, 0.5 to 2 grams saturated fat (of 5 to 6 grams total), 45 milligrams sodium, 4 to 5 grams sugar and 3 grams protein.   Olivia Ostunio, intern at Bite of the Best: My favorite, the sweet-tart Dark Chocolate Cherry, provides 1ooo milligrams omega-3, 580 milligrams omega-6 with only 5 grams sugar and 100 calories.     

By |2017-08-31T14:00:02-04:00December 13th, 2014|Food & Drinks, xyz misc|0 Comments

Dave’s Killer Bread Thin-Sliced

Dave's Killer Breads just introduced new thin slices of their multi-seed breads that contain 25-46% less calories compared to the original slices. The breads are USDA certified organic, vegan and non GMO project verified. One slice varies by 60 to 90 calories, no saturated fat (of 1 to 2 grams total), 100 to 150 milligrams sodium, 3 to 4 grams protein, with a good source of fiber and an excellent source of magnesium and omega-3.   - bonnie: I do recommend these tasty new thin-sliced nutritious breads. Follow @BonnieBOTB  

By |2017-08-31T14:00:02-04:00December 11th, 2014|Food & Drinks, xyz misc|0 Comments

Abate Fetel Pear Tasting

Earlier this fall, I was invited to an Abate Fetel pear tasting at Eataly (NYC) to discover the taste of that pear that is cultivated in Italy and famous for its kitchen versatility. Abate Fetal Pear — served at Michelin-star restaurants throughout Europe — is now available in the US. Eataly's chef Nicoletta Grippo prepared a meal, beginning with a pear bellini served with pasta sfoglia with a poached pear walnut streusel. Missing from the salad was the menu-stated gorgonzola cheese. Our primi course consisted of roasted pear fiocchetti in a Taleggio cream with charred radicchio, served with with Ceci "Tre di Terre Verdiane" Spumante NV, Emilia Romagna. The wine [...]

By |2017-09-01T16:54:58-04:00December 9th, 2014|Food & Drinks|0 Comments

Dancing Deer Baking Company’s Shortbread Cookies

Dancing Deer Baking Company is featuring new holiday shortbread cookies that  are hand packed, preservative free and Kosher. Dancing Deer is certified as a sustainable business leader. Two cookies contain 140 calories, 4.5 to 5 grams saturated fat (of 7 to 8 grams total), 55 to 95 milligrams sodium and 7 grams sugar.

By |2017-08-31T14:00:02-04:00December 7th, 2014|Food & Drinks, xyz misc|1 Comment

Silpat Macaron Essentials Kit

For those who enjoy both baking and eating macarons, Silpat has a kit for you to make them at home. The French-made Silpat Macaron Essentials Kit includes: a Siplat macron mat, 12-inch piping bag, two plastic piping tips, three 3/4-ounce food coloring gels (red, green, yellow), candy thermometer, pastry brush, dough scraper and a USB drive of recipes from pastry chef Francois Payard.  

By |2017-08-31T14:00:03-04:00December 6th, 2014|Just For Fun, xyz misc|0 Comments

Wölffer 139 Dry Rosé Cider

Wölffer 139 Dry Rosé Cider is made exclusively from New York State apples with about a third grown locally at White Cap Farm in Bridgehampton, New York, five miles from the Wölffer Estate vineyard. The rosé color and subtle difference in flavor is achieved from the addition of red grape skin extracts.

By |2017-08-31T14:00:03-04:00December 5th, 2014|Food & Drinks, xyz misc|0 Comments

Gold Emblem Abound Snack Bars

Gold Emblem Abound snack bars, exclusively sold at CVS pharmacies, contain no artificial flavors or preservatives. One 1.3 to 1.4-ounce snack bar contains 120 to 150 calories, 0 to 2 grams saturated fat (of 0 to 5 grams total), 10 to 90 milligrams sodium, 8 to 29 grams sugar and 0 to 5 grams protein. Olivia Ostunio, intern at Bite of the Best: My favorite, the sweet- tart Pomegranate & Cranberry, with one bar  an excellent source of fiber with 5 grams protein and only 8 grams sugar.

By |2017-08-31T14:00:03-04:00December 3rd, 2014|Food & Drinks, xyz misc|0 Comments

Stonyfield Petite Creme

Stonyfield Organic Petite Crème is made with cheese cultures added to organic milk instead of yogurt cultures, resulting in a low fat, high protein, mild cheese that is similar to Greek yogurt but without the tart flavor. One 5.3-ounce cup contains 100 to 140 calories, 1.5 to 2 grams saturated fat (of 2.5 to 3 grams total) and 10 to 12 grams protein.

By |2017-08-31T14:00:04-04:00November 28th, 2014|Food & Drinks, xyz misc|0 Comments

Bialetti Moka Express

The first Moka Express aluminum stovetop coffee maker was released almost 80 years ago by Alfonso Bialetti. The design is featured  in the Museum of Modern Art. For the holiday season, the Moka Express is available in four colors: red, orange, blue and purple. A unique hostess gift for under $50.  

By |2017-08-31T14:00:04-04:00November 26th, 2014|Food & Drinks, xyz misc|0 Comments

Gratify Gluten Free Holiday Pretzels

The gluten free company, Gratify Foods, introduced holiday pretzels. The varieties include White Chocolate Peppermint Twists, Peanut Butter Twists, Dark Chocolate Peppermint Twists, Dark Chocolate Twists and Everything Thins. Eight pretzels contain: 150-210 calories, 5-7 grams saturated fat (of 10-12 grams total), and 13-17 grams sugar.  Kristina Day, special gluten-free correspondent — The flavored pretzel variations are rich and tasty -- perfect for entertaining. Recommend  are the Everything Thins  for a cool new spin on the classical pretzel. Perfect for snacking on the run.

By |2019-05-06T16:05:35-04:00November 19th, 2014|Food & Drinks|0 Comments

Dole Strawberry Dippers

Dole Strawberry Dippers are frozen chocolate covered strawberry halves. Each 4-halves serving contain 60 calories, 2.5 saturated fat (of 4 grams total) 10 milligrams sodium and 4 grams sugar.   - bonnie: Interesting idea that doesn't work! Chocolate covered fresh strawberries are irresistible; these are not.  Follow @BonnieBOTB  

By |2017-08-31T14:00:05-04:00November 17th, 2014|Food & Drinks, xyz misc|0 Comments

Hickory Farms Signature Chocolate Collection

Hickory Farms Signature Chocolate Collection contains an assortment of milk and dark chocolates. The Signature flavors include dark chocolate sea salt caramel, almond butter toffee, raspberry sorbet heart, espresso coffee cream and eight other varieties. Each 1.4-oz per serving contains 170 calories, 4.5 grams fat (of 9 grams of total fat), 60 milligrams sodium and 19 grams sugar.

By |2017-08-31T14:00:05-04:00November 16th, 2014|Food & Drinks, xyz misc|0 Comments

Amoretti Premium Organic Virgin Finishing Olive Oil

Amoretti Premium Organic Virgin Finishing Olive Oil Infused with the Natural Flavor & Aroma of Kalamata features a cold press finishing olive oil that contains no GMO's, is USDA organic certified and is kosher. Each tablespoon contains 120 calories and 2 grams saturated fat (of 14 grams total).

By |2017-08-31T14:00:05-04:00November 14th, 2014|Food & Drinks, xyz misc|0 Comments

Rooibee Roo Tea

Rooibee Roo Tea is a kid friendly beverage that is an excellent source of vitamin C.  The tea is USDA organic certified, and caffeine and BPA free. Each 8-ounce bottle varies from 50 calories to 56 calories and 12 grams sugar. Olivia Ostunio, intern at Bite of the Best: My favorite, the sweet and predominant Mango flavored tea, contains only 50 calories and 12 grams of organic sugar cane (no high fructose corn syrup) making this great alternative to juice or soda. 

By |2017-08-31T14:00:05-04:00November 13th, 2014|Food & Drinks, xyz misc|0 Comments

Crofter’s Organic Biodynamic Fruit Spread

Crofter's Organic Biodynamic Fruit Spread new apricot and strawberry are two new flavors of the organic fruit spreads. The company  supports sustainable farming. The spreads are BPA free. One tablespoon serving contains 30 calories and 8 grams of sugar.

By |2017-08-31T14:00:06-04:00November 6th, 2014|Food & Drinks, xyz misc|1 Comment
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