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.
Endorsed by Oprah Winfrey and created with Starbucks, Teavana had introduced Oprah Chai Tea, a spiced black tea. One cup contains16 to 25 milligrams caffeine and 16-30 milligrams antioxidants.
With the new mini-versions of Jarlsberg, you can easily enjoy the cheese as a snack anywhere. Like regular Jarlsberg, the mild, mellow and nutty cheese is a good source of calcium. One mini contains 70 calories, 3 grams saturated fat (of 7 grams total) and 5 grams protein.
Odense Almond Paste now offers two new pastes made with the same standards as original Odense Marzaipan and Almond Paste, made in Denmark for the last 100 years. Both pastes are gluten free and contain no GMOs. Use for cookies, cakes, breads and confections. Two tablespoons Coconut Almond Paste contains: 180 calories, 2 grams saturated fat (10 grams total) and 14 grams sugar; Chocolate Almond Paste contain: 175 calories, 1 gram saturated fat (9 grams total) and 15 grams sugar.
YoBaby, YoTot, and YoKids are a new yogurt varieties from Stonyfield Oranic Yogurt. The yogurt comes in pouches and are for babies, toddlers, and kids.The yogurt is made with organic whole milk, are non-GMO and are free of pesticides. One pouch (3.4 to 3.7 ounces) contains: 100-120 calories and 2-3.5 grams total fat.
Dole introduced a Kale Caesar Kit that includes Parmesan-Romano cheeses, roasted garlic croutons, baby kale, spinach, and pieces of broccoli, plus a packet of Dole's All-Natural Caesar Dressing. It's rich in vitamin A and K. A 2.5-ounce serving with dressing includes: 210 calories, 3.5 grams saturated (of 15 grams total), 15 milligrams cholesterol and 570 milligrams sodium.
Annie’s Mini Meal Kits and Snack Kits are available in six varieties White Cheddar Mac & Cheese, Real Aged Cheddar Mac & Cheese, Gluten Free Rice Pasta & Cheddar, Almond Butter & Crackers, Hummus & Crackers and Gluten Free. The varieties offered include two gluten-free versions. Each 2.9-3.7-ounce serving has about 370-430 calories, 2-4 grams saturated fat (of 8-17 grams total), 125-640 milligrams sodium, 15-37 grams sugar and 7-10 grams protein.
