The Emile Henry Fish Steamer, made out of high resistance ceramic, steams fillets or whole fishovercooking without the need to add fat or oil. It features bottom ridges that keeps the fish above its own juices preventing overcooking. The lid traps flavors and aromas until serving and fits upside down in the base for compact storage.
These new soft Blueberry Lemon Chia, Cocoa Pumpkin Seed and Banana Toasted Pecan Seven Sundays Muesli Squares are made with coconut oil and sunflower seed butter and are sweetened with dates, blueberries, apple juice, bananas and organic honey. They are gluten, wheat, soy and dairy free. Each square contains 250 calories, 4 to 6 grams saturated fat (of 12 to 13 grams total), 5 to 6 grams protein and are an excellent source of fiber with 5 to 6 grams. The squares are also a good source of iron. Kristine James, intern at Bite of the Best: These delicious squares are excellent on the run containing only natural ingredients and [...]
Need a sweet fix, yet don't want too many calories? Dove just introduced their chocolate coated sorbet bars in two flavor: strawberry sorbet with milk chocolate and raspberry sorbet with dark chocolate. Each bar contains 150 calories, 4.5 to 5 grams saturated fat (of 7 to 8 grams total) and 14 to 17 grams of sugar. - bonnie: Being partial to dark chocolate, I prefer the raspberry version. I'd say these are heaven on a stick for a mere 150 calories. BonnieBOTB Follow @BonnieBOTB
E&Cs Hunkola are hunks of mashed up almonds, cashews, cranberries, coconut, apricots, dates, strawberries and blueberries held together by whole rolled oats. They are gluten free, vegan and non-GMO, and available in two varieties, Nutterly Awesome Cran Jam and Berry Scrumptious Peanut Butter Bash. Each 3-hunk serving contains 120 to 130 calories, 2 grams saturated fat (of 5 to 6 grams total), 40 to 45 milligrams sodium and 2 grams protein.
Larabar introduced Organic Superfoods bars, made with turmeric, hemp, ginger, kale and cacao, instead of just fruit and nuts. The three new flavors Hazelnut, Hemp & Cocoa, Coconut, Kale & Cocoa and Ginger & Beet are Non-GMO Project verified, gluten-free, vegan, dairy-free, soy-free and kosher. Each bar contains 180 to 210 calories, 0.5 to 5 grams saturated fat (of 7 to 11 grams total) and 3 to 4 grams protein, and is a good source of fiber with 4 to 5 grams.
Attending a recent burial in Arlington cemetery elicited all my patriotic emotions, as did the launch of Purple Heart Wines at a ceremony this month aboard the Intrepid, the military and maritime history museum at Pier 86. Purple Heart Wines are dedicated to America's heroes and benefit the Purple Heart Foundation. The first donation of $10,000 was given at the event, with a $50,000 maximum donation per year. Vietnam veteran winemaker Ray Coursen — under the close stewardship of the Peter Mondavi Sr. Family, whose patriarch is a World War II veteran — crafted the wine to honor the determination, bravery and commitment of America’s military heroes. This medium-bodied Napa [...]
Yeti Frozen Custard is all natural, non-GMO certified and organic available in pints in 8 flavors: Blueberry Pancake, Roasted Strawberry, Bourbon Vanilla, Chocolate, Cinnamon Toast, Chocolate, Lemon Lavender and Mint Chocolate Chip. Each 1/2 cup serving contains 170 to 240 calories, 7 t0 10 grams saturated fat (of 11 to 14 grams total), 35 to 360 milligrams sodium and 16 to 25 grams sugar. Chocolate with the most sodium, is a good source of fiber with 3 grams per serving. With the added egg yolk as an emulsifier, frozen custards are creamier and have a bit more cholesterol than ice cream or gelato.
Lightly Dried Herbs are organically grown herbs that are washed, roughly chopped and lightly dried, allowing the herbs to stay fresh for up to four weeks. They refresh completely in cooking. Available as lightly dried ginger, basil, chili pepper, cilantro, chives and parsley. Store the click 'n stack bowls — that won a design award — in the refrigerator for "fresh" herbs at anytime. - bonnie - I liked the fresh flavor of all but the cilantro. I'd recommend keeping the the fridge or freezer to have almost "fresh" herbs at anytime. BonnieBOTB Follow @BonnieBOTB
Smartwater introduced a sparkling version of their water. In other words, its carbonated water with added electrolytes. The water is vapor-distilled necessitating the addition of electrolytes (calcium, magnesium and potassium) only for taste. There's no clinical research about added hydration benefits. Not worth the extra price over other bottled waters.
Planters Nut●rition line added two new varieties to their line — Women's Health Recommended Mix and Breakfast Blend. The former includes almonds, dark chocolate covered raisins, cashews and cranberries; the latter cashews, almonds and fruit pieces. Each 1/4-cup serving contains 140 calories, 1 to 1.5 grams saturated fat (of 8 to 9 grams total), 10 to 15 milligrams sodium and 4 grams protein. Each is a good source of fiber with 4 grams per serving and a good source of vitamin E, magnesium, copper and manganese.
Non-homogenized Organic Valley Grassmilk Yogurt, in plain and vanilla, is made from whole milk from 100 percent grass fed cows. This yogurt has higher levels of the the heart-healthy fatty acid (CLA) than yogurt from grain-fed cows. The vanilla is flavored with fair-trade vanilla and sweetened with unrefined cane sugar. Each 1-cup serving contains 150 calories, 5 grams saturated fat (of 8 grams total), 120 milligrams sodium and 8 grams protein.
Chef Charlie's sweet and spicy BBQ Sauce is made for The Marshal by Beth's Farm Kitchen from local ingredients like tomatoes, apples and chipotle peppers. Available at The Marshal in Hell's Kitchen, NYC or online. Each tablespoon contains 35 calories, 100 milligrams sodium and 6 grams sugar. The Marshal BBQ Sauce has more than 50% less sodium than most other brands with ~220 milligrams per serving.
Before heading to the winery Cooperative of Carpi and Sorbara, I met with representatives of Lambrusco for a wonderful meal at Clorofilla Wine & Restaurant (via Vittorio Veneto n.2 Carpi, Italy), where we had about a dozen choices of their fizzy wines. The majority of Lambrusco (meaning wild grape) is produced in Italy's culinary mecca, the Emilia Romagna region where I was visiting. Lambrusco can be either a refreshingly fizzy slightly sweet or a dry wine. Because of that fizz and its acidity, Lambrusco is traditionally served with salumi, sausages and rich meat pasta sauces that the region is also famous for. We happily sampled all of those pairs during lunch. [...]
Wonderful Sweet Scarletts red grapefruits, grown in Texas, are sweeter and not as acidic as regular ones. They are non-GMO verified. A half medium sized grapefruit contains 60 calories, 2 grams fiber and contains 100% of the daily recommended amount of vitamin C. It is also an excellent source of vitamin A with 35% of the daily recommended intake. Kristine James, intern at Bite of the Best: Sweet Scarletts taste sweeter and not as bitter as other varieties.
New York Style introduced two new varieties of pita chips: Ancient Grains & Flaxseed and Chia Seeds & Quinoa, made from Mediterranean-style pita bread and baked twice never fried. Like other pita chips, they contain 40% less fat (6 grams compared to 10 grams) but almost 60% more sodium (270 mg compared to 170 mg) than leading brands of potato chips per serving. Each 11 chip serving contains 130 calories, no saturated fat (of 6 grams total), 270 milligrams sodium and 3 grams protein. Kristine James, intern at Bite of the Best: Unfortunately the added amount of ancient grains, flaxseed, chia seeds and quinoa is not enough to offer any [...]
The Seven Sundays Cocoa & Coconut Muesli is made with gluten-free oats and sweetened with fruit and honey. It does not contain artificial ingredients or preservatives and is non-GMO verified. Each 1/2-cup serving contains 240 calories, 2.5 grams saturated fat (of 8 grams total) and 7 grams protein. It is an excellent source of fiber with 6 grams per serving.
Nature2Kitchen introduced Wondergrain, sorghum, an ancient high-fiber, high-protein, gluten-free grain. It is non-GMO verified that's available as whole grain or pearled (partially de-hulled to soften grain for faster cooking). Each 1/4-cup serving contains 160 to 180 calories, 0 grams saturated fat (of 0 to 1.5 grams total) and 4 to 5 grams protein. The whole grain sorghum is an excellent source of fiber with 5 g per serving.
The Mastrad Express Whisk is a up-and-down rotary whisk with flexible wire tines that can be transformed into a slim cup whisk, a balloon whisk or a flat whisk allowing you to reach all the corners of the bowl. The whisk is available in black or stainless steel.
The Pizzeria Pronto Stovetop Pizza Oven is a compact and easy-to-store oven for cooking pizzas on a gas range. The quick-heating oven heats up to 600ºF in 15 minutes, which is evident on the built in thermometer. One 12-inch pizza cooked on its baking stone will be ready in 6 minutes.
Those who've been to Italy know that their balsamic vinegar is not just for dressing salads. This fall I was invited to visit Monari Federzoni in the Emilia-Romagna region. They’re the oldest Italian company making balsamic vinegar, doing so for over 100 years, since 1912. The company says it’s their family’s love for the land and their tradition that are the secrets behind their carefully crafted balsamic vinegar That real balsamico is made only in the Emilia Romagna region around the towns of Modena and Reggio and given an IGP (Protected Geographical Indication). That’s the Italian government’s denomination of protected origin. It's a guarantee that what you’re eating is a local Italian specialty; [...]
