Products that piqued our interest
Turkey Hill Dairy just released an All Natural Gelato in eight flavors, made with fresh milk abd real sugar, containing less air than most ice creams giving it a rich mouth feel. A 1/2 cup serving varies from 190 to 240 calories, 6 to 8 grams saturated fat (of 10 to 15 grams total) and 20 to 24 grams sugar.
Chef'n PopTop microwave popcorn popper is made with heat resistant silicone, contains an internal measuring scale and can make up to 10 cups of popcorn without the use of oil.
Evolution Fresh and Dannon collaborated to introduce Evolution Fresh Smoothies and Greek Yogurt Parfaits sold exclusively at Starbucks nationwide. The smoothies and parfaits contain Dannon's nonfat Greek yogurt and Evolution Fresh cold-press, 100 percent fruit and vegetable juice. The parfaits also feature artisan granola, made without added flavors, artificial sweeteners or preservatives. Each parfait contains from 250 to 280 calories, 1 gram saturated fat (of 7 grams total), 20 to 25 grams sugar and 14 grams protein. Each 16-ounce smooth contains 170 to 230 calories, 32 to 42 grams sugar and 7 grams protein.
Planters Peanuts introduced two varieties: sea salt & vinegar and chili lime. These nuts are packaged in portable re-sealable cans providing convenience for eating on the go. Each 1-ounce serving contains 160 calories, 2 grams saturated fat (14 total fat), 7 grams protein and 160 milligrams sodium.
Plum Vida squeezable snacks are convenient, re-sealable portable pouches that contain 1/2 cup of fruits and vegetables. These USDA- certified organic snacks are non-GMO verified in non-BPA packaging. One pouch contains 70 to 80 calories and 10 to 13 grams sugar with a good source of fiber and an excellent source of vitamin A in the pineapple carrot mint pouch.
Snack Factory Pretzel Crisps introduced Gluten Free Minis featuring both original and salted caramel varieties. The bite-size pretzel crackers are made with potato starch and rice flour, instead of wheat flour. Each 30 to 35-cracker serving has 110 to 120 calories, 1.5 grams saturated fat (of 3 to 4 grams total) and 390 to 410 milligrams sodium.
Cork Pops Legacy Wine Opener utilizes a low-pressure cartridge to remove the cork from the bottle. The wine opener comes packaged with one cartridge that will open 60 to 80 bottles of wine. - bonnie: Loved how easily the Legacy Wine Opener opened bottles of wine. Sadly mine was a dud, only opening 8 bottles not the boasted 60, before the cartridge stopped working. A new cartridges is $10.50. Follow @BonnieBOTB
Post introduced Honey Bunches of Oats Breakfast Biscuits pre-packeged for convenient consumption on the go. One serving provides over 55% of your days whole grains with 30 grams per serving. Each 4-biscuits serving contains 230 calories, 2 to 2.5 grams saturated fat (of 9 grams total), 4 grams fiber, 11 to 12 grams sugar and 5 grams protein.
Sourced from Central Coast California vineyards, the McBride sisters selected the best grapes to create the velvety and full-bodied Rhone-style, Grenache-based Truvée Red Blend, a wine rich with notes of blueberry, blackberry, caramel, cocoa and red cherry, creating a smooth flavor. This affordable wine ($15.99) — a blend of Grenache, Syrah, Merlot and Zinfandel — is stylistically a mix of old world and new world wine-making philosophies.
Drop Kitchen iPad App provides interactive recipes while connected through Bluetooth to the Drop Connected Kitchen Scale to yield accurate measurements. You place a bowl on the scale, drop in an ingredient, weigh the ingredient and move to the next step. The app features one-bowl recipes, tare (re-scaling of quantities) and suggested substitute ingredients. - bonnie: It's an interesting concept, but not fully ready for prime time. The company need lots more tweaking to make Drop really useful. Check back next year. Follow @BonnieBOTB
Mediterra Nutrition Bars are filled with nuts or seeds that are inspired by the Mediterranean diet and come in three different styles (Savory, Yogurt & Oat and Sesame Honey Energy) with two varieties of each. They contain non-GMO ingredients and are naturally gluten free. Each bar varies from 160 to 200 calories, 1 to 3 grams saturated fat (of 6 to 12 grams total), 14 to 15 grams sugar and 5 to 7 grams protein. Olivia Ostunio, intern at Bite of the Best: My favorite, the sweet and nutty Yogurt & Oat Bar with Apricot & Pistachio, contains more protein and fiber compared to the other varieties and makes a great [...]
The Zilofresh Egg is an eco-friendly reusable air freshen for the fridge. It contains a disc — made from a metal alloy — that sits in the plastic egg and neutralizes odors when it's combined with water and air. In other words, as long as you keep the disc in the plastic egg immersed in water, it will kill orders forever. - bonnie: Love that this lasts forever, as long as you keep it filled with water. Follow @BonnieBOTB
Snappers introduced two new varieties of their sweet and salty treats: peanut pretzel and dark chocolate sea salt caramel. Four pieces has 160 calories, 3.5 grams saturated fat (of 5 to 6 grams total) and 11 to 12 grams sugar.
Arnott's Tim Tam Cookies are Australian made, chocolaty on the outside, light and crunchy on the inside in two varieties original and chewy caramel. Two cookies contain 190 calories, 5 grams saturated fat (of 10 grams total) and 18 grams sugar.
Anyone who's tried to make oatmeal in the microwave, knows of the mess. No longer with Lekeu Oatmeal Kit that cooks 4- servings (32-ounces) of oatmeal (as well as other grains) in the microwave in minutes. The dishwasher-safe oatmeal maker is made from 100% platinum silicone, PBT and nylon. - bonnie: This pricey gadget works, but so does having a deep enough bowl so the oatmeal doesn't overflow. Follow @BonnieBOTB
Balls Vodka is an American made, non-GMO corn-based vodka distilled four times. It has a smooth, sweet and slight vanilla aftertaste. The December 2014 issue of Tasting Panel gave this vodka a 91 rating.
Plum Organics Soups are single serve, kid friendly soups filled with vegetables and whole grains. These USDA-certified organic soups contain no antibiotics or hormones. One pouch varies from 110 to 130 calories, no saturated fat (of 1 to 2 grams total fat), 480 milligrams sodium, 7 to 8 grams protein, with an excellent source of vitamin A in the Chicken noodle soup.
Bialetti introduced Aroma Classico, ground coffee specifically made for use with the Moka Express stovetop coffee maker, but can be used with any coffee maker. The espresso is a strong full-bodied blend made from 70 percent Arabica and 30 percent Robusta beans.
Nestle Crunch has partnered with Peanuts for their Easter chocolate collection featuring certified, sustainable cocoa. Nestle has expanded their commitment to sourcing sustainable cocoa by using UTZ certified cocoa for the Easter chocolate collection, marking a first for a major U.S. candy manufacturer. Each variety varies from 170 to 220 calories, 5 to 8 grams saturated (of 9 to 11 grams total) and 19 to 24 grams sugar.
Save your wine with Cork Pops Wine Preserver. It uses nitrogen to replace the oxygen that enters the bottle once the cork is removed to prevent further oxidation. Each can will preserve 120 plus bottles of wine. You can also use it to conserve other liquid consumables harmed by oxygen, including cognacs, bourbons and olive oils.
