Products that piqued our interest
Noosa Finest Yoghurt, made with real fruit purees, are high in protein and probiotics. Originally, there were seven varieties: Honey, Blueberry, Mango, Raspberry, Strawberry Rhubarb, Peach and Passion Fruit. The new flavors are Lemon and Tart Cherry. An 8-ounce serving of the Lemon and Tart Cherry contains 290-340 calories, 6-7 grams saturated fat (10-15 grams total), 29-30 grams sugar and 12 - 14 grams protein.
Jen & Joe’s Cookie Dough are frozen individually making it easy to bake a desired amount. The cookies are made with real eggs and butter and have no artificial flavors, colors, preservatives, additives, trans fats, or hydrogenated fats. The cookies are available in six varieties--Chocolate Chunk, White Chocolate Wasabi, Snickerdoodle, Oatmeal Toffee, Chocolate Spice and Lemon Drop. Each 1-cookie serving has 120 calories, 3 grams saturated fat (of 5 grams total) and 12 grams sugar.
The Simplehuman Rechargeable Sensory Pump has a silicone valve that prevents drips and clogs, and has a high-efficiency pump that dispenses soap quickly and consistently. It comes with a USB-cord for easy recharging. In addition, the Sensory Pump has an easy-access control buttons for volume adjustment and a wide opening to refill fast, easy and mess free.
Annie’s Microwaveable Mac & Cheese Cups are available in three varieties — Real Aged Cheddar, White Cheddar and Gluten Free Rice Pasta & Cheddar. They are organic. Each 2-ounce serving has about 220-230 calories, 3.5 grams saturated fat (of 5 grams total), 470 milligrams sodium, 3 grams sugar and 4-7 grams protein. Diane Della Monica, special gluten-free correspondent — I'm usually a fan of Annie's products, albeit not gourmet status, but her gluten-free products are usually good. Sadly, I found the Gluten Free Rice Pasta & Cheddar slimy, gooey and totally uncheesy — almost inedible. If it had more cheese flavor, I might have overlooked the sliminess.
Freshy is a small, egg-shaped device that to prolong the shelf life of food. It lasts in your refrigerator or pantry up to one year. It contains natural mineral elements to reduces oxidation, retain moisture and slow the growth of bacteria in food.
Zola’s Coconut Water with Espresso is a lower calorie alternative to other ready-to-drink coffee drinks and coffee flavored coconut waters on the market. Each 8-fluid ounce serving (or half a can) has 75 calories, 0.5 grams fat, 75 milligrams sodium and 14 grams sugar. In addition it contains 240 milligrams potassium (more than in half a banana) and 125 milligrams of caffeine (as much as a 2 ounce shot of espresso). .
Spreadable Jif Almond and Cashew Butters are available in both crunchy and creamy versions. Each 2 tablespoon serving contains 190-200 calories, 2-3.5 grams saturated fat (of 16-17 grams total), 80-110 milligrams sodium, 2-3 grams sugar and 4-7 grams protein.
Fleischmann’s Simply Homemade Baking Mixes introduces new Pretzel Creations, a mix that helps you create freshly baked pretzels in less than 60 minutes. Pretzel Creations allows you to put your own twist on pretzels making either pretzel rolls, pretzel bites, pretzel twists, hot dog wraps, or any other shape for an easy snack, appetizer or meal accompaniment. Each pretzel (1/2 cup prepared mix) has 170 calories, 0 grams saturated fat (of 2 grams total), 520 milligrams sodium, 3 grams sugar and 4 grams protein.
Harbor Sweets' Salt & Ayre Chocolate comes in seven varieties —four truffles and three sea salt pieces: Chai, Cafe au Lait, Hazelnut, Espresso and Caramel with Himalayan Sea Salt, Crystallized Ginger with Thai Ginger Sea Salt and Almond Butter Crunch with Chipotle Sea Salt. Three pieces have about 180 calories, 7 grams saturated fats (of 12 grams total), 75 milligrams sodium and 18 grams sugar. - bonnie: Delicious morsels for an indulgence, or for a decadent hostess gift. Follow @BonnieBOTB
The Moso Natural Air Purifying Bag for the Refrigerator absorbs strong food odors of all kinds, keeps food fresh and is designed for convenience with a suction cup that adheres to the wall of a refrigerator or freezer. The Moso Bag takes only hours to eliminate major food odors by the power of all-natural, 100% bamboo charcoal, a non-toxic, eco-friendly and fragrance free product.
The 90+ Cellars is a limited collection of wine from respected wineries that you purchase for less. Each year the 90+ cellars team tastes hundreds of wines, selects the best for the 90+ Cellars label and offers them less than the original label’s price. Four times a year, 90+ Cellars Wine Club members receive six or twelve specially curated different bottles, reflecting the best wine available. It offers the option of choosing just white wines, just reds or a mix of both. Membership benefits include: Quarterly shipment of six or 12 bottles Tasting notes and additional information Fifteen percent off all other orders Consider joining the club or giving it as a holiday gift. Prices range [...]
Bravado Spice Co. with James Nelson (MasterChef season 4 semi-finalist) and Jeremiah Tallerine and the helm handcrafts all natural, hot sauces with nothing artificial. Their mission is to put their award winning hot sauce — made with fresh pineapple and fiery habaneros— in your hands.
Corelle's Winter Frost White was first introduced in 1970 and is still just as popular 43 years later! Today, there's a new Boutique collection from World Kitchen's Corelle featuring two 16-piece all-white sets in two patterns — Cherish and Swept. Cherish Embossed 16-piece Square Set includes 4 each: 10-1/4" dinner plates, 8-3/4" lunch plates, 22-oz. soup/cereal bowls and 11-1/2-oz. porcelain mugs. Swept Wide Rimmed Embossed 16-piece Set includes 4 each: 10-3/4" dinner plates, 8-1/2" lunch plates, 18-oz. soup/cereal bowls and 14-oz. porcelain mugs. All dishes are dishwasher safe, microwave and oven use for versatility, and — except the porcelain mugs — break and chip resistance for carefree durability.
If you've visited New York City, you might know about Sarabeth's restaurants where she offers her preserves, cookies and other tasty baked goods. Well now, she's offering home mixes. Specifically, Sarabeth Levine Gourmet Mixes are available in two varieties -- Pancake and Waffle Mix and Buttermilk Biscuit Mix. Each 1/2 cup serving of prepared mix (three pancake/waffles) has 280 calories, 550 milligrams sodium, 6 grams sugar and 7 grams protein. Each 1/4 cup serving of prepared mix (1 biscuit) has 180 calories, 190 milligrams sodium, 4 grams sugar and 4 grams protein.
Murphy-Goode Winery introduced -- Homefront Red, a new red blend of Syrah, Merlot, Petite Sirah and Zinfandel grapes with cherry and vanilla flavor notes. For every bottle sold, a portion of the proceeds will go to Operation Homefront, a non-profit organization that provides emergency financial assistance to veterans and their families.
The Jerky Connection, a small family owned and operated gourmet beef jerky producer from Honey Grove Texas has over 40 different jerky flavors ranging in hotness, all made using the freshest lean beef. The company has won numerous awards, such as The Hot Pepper Award and Scovie awards. Just introduced is the Micro Jerky of the month club featuring premium beef jerky made from some of the leading hot sauce producers. Every month members will receive 8-ounces of jerky plus a bottle of the hot sauce in the jerky.
Consider a fruit and wine basket —limited only by the season — as a hostess gift this holiday season. Melissa's, known for quality produce, is currently offering numerous options for doing so. They offer baskets based on occasion (birthday, Christmas, Chanukah, Thanksgiving), organic ingredients or price, with some including wine. Their prices range from $22 (Hidden Treasures Bag) to $499.95 (Culinary Collection Gift Basket). The exotic and tropical fruit basket ($68) shown here may contain a woven basket filled with Asian pears, blood oranges, feijoas, kiwis, kumquats, persimmons, pomegranates, sapotes, tamarillos, lychees, passion fruit, specialty bananas, strawberry papayas, cherimoyas, baby pineapples, pepino melons, mangoes, starfruit, or coconuts — depending on availability. [...]
Dr. Praeger’s Sensible Foods launched an all natural Thai Veggie Burger. Their ingredients include red peppers, onions, carrots, string beans, edamame, coconut milk, soy sauce, lemon grass, ginger, Thai basil and cilantro. Each 2.75-ounce burger contains 150 calories, no saturated fat (of 8 grams total), 7 grams protein and 190 milligrams sodium. - Alyssa Tucker, Bite of the Best intern: I enjoyed these burgers packed full of flavor. They crumble more than a beef burger, but have a beef-like burger texture.
Chef'n introduced the Cookease Cookie Cutter and Stencil, which cuts four to five cookie at a time into individual shapes. The Cookease Stencil makes it easy to decorate the cookies with sprinkles and frosting. Three Christmas-themed cutter and stencil sets are available.
Free For All Kitchen Gluten Free Crackers were introduced in three flavors: Roasted Garlic & Rosemary, Olive Oil & Sea Salt and Olive Oil and Herb. They are made with cassava root flour, amaranth, quinoa, millet, sorghum and teff. Each four-cracker 0.5 ounce contains 60 calories, 0.5 grams saturated fat (of 2 grams total) and 120 - 130 milligrams sodium.
