G.H. Cretors offers two new flavors of popcorn, Simply Salted and Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Both flavors are non-GMO, free of preservatives, artificial colors and artificial flavors. Three-quarters cup contains 140-150 calories, 1 gram saturated fat (of 9 grams total), 135 milligrams sodium and 3 grams protein.
Are you a peanut butter lover? Jif introduced peanut butter on the go in two varieties: Jif To Go Dippers in Creamy Peanut Butter and Chocolate Silk — each packed with pretzels for dipping that are convenient for snacking. A 1. 5 ounce portion contains 250 calories, 3.5 grams saturated fat (of 18-20 grams total) and 5-9 grams protein.
Krusteaz introduced a new line of gluten free mixes that includes Buttermilk Pancake, Blueberry Muffin, Double Chocolate Brownie and Honey Cornbread and Muffin. Each is easy to make — just simply adding water, oil and the yeast. Kristina Day, special gluten-free correspondent - All of the mixes are hassle-free, quick to prepare and with easy to follow instructions. I recommend both the gluten-free rich brownies and the moist cornbread (more of a corncake). Skip the chemically tasting blueberry muffins and the ordinary flatbread.
Bush's Reduced Sodium Vegetarian Baked beans are low in sodium, meat free and Kosher certified. A half cup contains 140 calories, 410 milligrams sodium, 6 grams fiber and 6 grams protein.
I Love Snacking Oloves are snack size portions of pitted olives in four flavors: Basil and Garlic, Lemon and Rosemary, Chili and Oregano, and Chili and Garlic. One pack contains: 53 calories, 0.66 to 0.8 saturated fat (of 4.89 to 5.5 grams total), and 170 to 500 milligrams sodium.
Thermos now offers a stainless steel Stainless King Beverage Bottle that is BPA free. Just twist the stopper to pour your hot or cold beverage that will be kept that way for up to 24 hours. - bonnie: To prove to me that this new 24-hour Thermos keeps beverages hot, the publicist offered to overnight coffee to me in NYC from California. I agreed, thinking that the coffee would probably have that stale, old-coffee taste. I was so wrong! When I opened the package — filled with hot brew and mailed the night before — I got a whiff of fresh steaming hot coffee that taste as if it [...]
Larabar has released Renola, a grain-free granola bar that is non-GMO, gluten free, soy free and dairy free in three flavors: Cinnamon Nut, Cocoa Coconut and Berry. One pouch contains 200 calories, 1.5-6 grams saturated fat (of 14 -16 grams total) and 5-6 grams protein.
The Musco Family Olive company added three new single-serving Pearls to Go! The Kalamata Pitted, Pimiento-Stuffed Spanish Green, California Black Ripe and Sliced California Black Ripe are sold in a 4-pack of plastic cups. Eat one and save the rest for later. The olives range in calories from 15 (three Pimiento-Stuffed Spanish green or four California black ripe) to 45 (five Kalamata pitted).
Holy Smoke Smoked Olive Oil is cold pressed extra virgin California olive oil that's then cold-smoked with hickory and pecan in Charleston, SC. The combination of smoke paired with the richness of the olive oil creates a complex flavor that tastes like bacon. Available at www.holysmokeoliveoil.com
Turkey Hill Dairy has joined forces with Peanut Butter & Co. on their newest banana peanut butter ice cream — available only throught September. It's a banana-flavored ice cream swirled with Peanut Butter & Co.’s “Smooth Operator” peanut butter. A 1/2 cup of the ice cream contains 180 calories, 5 grams saturated fat (of 11 grams total), 16 grams sugar and 4 grams protein. Bryan: : To steal my brother's thunder; when you're asked the question, would you like samples of a new Peanut Butter Banana ice-cream, the only acceptable answer is... does a bear sh*t in the woods? Sorry to those reading in the 'lactose intolerant' group or on [...]
Pickett Brothers Beverage Company has just released Pickett's #1, All-Natural Ginger Beer Concentrate. The #1 concentrate is medium spicy and made with cane sugar for use in Moscow Mule, Dark and Stormy or any cocktail that calls for ginger beer. To use, combine one part Pickett's with five parts club soda or sparkling water. Or use as a sweetener in salad dressings and marinades or for a sweet & spicy topping for ice cream. - bonnie: With this concentrate, I can make a cocktail calling for ginger beer anytime without having to finish up the contents of a can or bottle. I like that. When making a Moscow Mule [...]
Viking Culinary Line now offers line of carbon steel ceramic bakeware covered with Exdura Green II ceramic coating, a water-based non-stick coating. The bakeware — which has double sided silicone pads for easy handling — is free of PFOA and PTFE chemicals; it is oven safe up to 480 degrees F.
BODUM a coffee company, introduces the Pour Over, a coffee maker with a manual drip filter. To coffee, fill the filter with ground coffee beans then pour the water into the filter. The coffee will then drip into the glass carafe to make 34 ounces of coffee. - bonnie: These colorful pots are available only this year for $19.95 as an “anniversary special,” they're regularly $29.95! Follow @BonnieBOTB
Earth Balance introduced Vegan Cheddar Flavor Squares, a snack that is dairy, casein and whey free and non-GMO. Six ounces contain: 100 calories, 1 gram saturated fat (of 4.5 grams fat) and 250 milligrams sodium. Courtney Anaya, intern at Bite of the Best: These squares are a healthier snack compared to Cheez-Its as they contain 4.5 grams total fat to Cheez-It's 8 grams.
With the new iDevies thermometers, you can monitor what's cooking from up to 200 feet away using your iPhone or iPad. These new kitchen thermometers are bluetooth friendly, have magnetic mounting, LED display and a battery life of 150 hours. With the large version, you can monitor two food items at the same time. An Android version will be launched later this year.
Boar's Head introduced a new line hummus with four different flavors: Traditional, Roasted Red Pepper, Roasted Pine Nut and Roasted Chipotle Pepper. Each is made with chickpeas and the appropriate ingredients to make each flavor. Two tablespoons contains 45 to 80 calories, 0.5 to 1 gram saturated fat (of 2.5 to 7 grams total) and 1 to 2 grams protein.
Dole launched Power Up Green Salad Blends. The line includes: Baby Kale, Baby Kale and Greens, and Spring Mix and Greens. Kale is high in vitamins A, C, and K and manganese and calcium. Use in a smoothie, pastas or stir-fries. The Baby Kale and Greens contain: baby spinach, curly endive, baby green chard and baby red chard; Spring Mix and Greens contains a variety of greens including arugula, baby green oak, baby green romaine, baby red oak, red baby romaine, green chard, green tango, lola rosa, mizuna, red chard, tat-soi, spinach, curly endive, baby kale, green leaf, red tango and mache. Three ounces contain: 20-25 calories and 360-420 milligrams [...]
The stainless steel ESPRO Press launched their French press in three sizes with a filtration system that contains a double filter for grit free coffee. When pressed, the micro-filters are side by side to prevent furthered extraction. - bonnie: This solves my main complain about French press coffee not staying hot. The stainless steel walls of this press keeps the brew hot for up to two hours! I like that.
Planters peanuts are available in four varieties — Salted Caramel, Cocoa, Smoke and Chipotle. Each 1-ounce serving has about 160 calories, 1.5 grams saturated fat (of 1-6 grams total) and 1-6 grams sugar 6-7 grams protein.
Applegate Breakfast Sausage Patties is available in three varieties — Chicken and Apple, Savory Turkey and Chicken and Maple. Each 1.2-ounce serving has about 60 calories, 1 gram saturated fat (of 4 grams total), 190 milligrams sodium and 5 grams protein.
