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Minerva Dairy Flavor-Infused Amish Roll Butter

Minerva Dairy Flavor-Infused Amish Roll Butter made from milk from the local, pasture-raised cows is available in four flavors — Maplewood Smoked, Garlic Herb, Pumpkin Spice and Maple Syrup. Minerva butter has 84% butter fat compared to 81% in conventional butter, which intensifies the butter flavor. Use for both cooking and baking. Each tablespoon contains 100 calories, 7 grams saturated fat (of 11 grams total) and 90 milligram sodium.

By |2017-08-31T13:59:48-04:00October 21st, 2016|Food & Drinks, xyz misc|0 Comments

Mann’s Culinary Cuts

Mann’s Culinary Cuts added three new products to their line of washed and ready-to-eat fresh vegetables cut into distinctive shapes: Shaved Brussels Sprouts, Cauliettes and Broccoli Clovers. Microwave as per their instructions or prepare any way you like. Each serving contains 20 to 35 calories and 2 to 3 grams protein with 60 to 120% of the recommended vitamin C. The shaved sprouts are also good source of fiber with 3 grams per serving.

By |2017-09-08T10:55:14-04:00October 13th, 2016|Food & Drinks, xyz misc|0 Comments

La Brea Bakery Take & Bake Holiday Stuffing Rolls

La Brea Bakery Take & Bake Holiday Stuffing Rolls are savory buns infused with sage, celery seeds, thyme, black & white pepper that will only be available through the holiday season, starting October 1st through mid-January. Great for holiday leftovers. Each roll contains 160 calories, 2 grams total fat, 310 milligrams sodium and 5 grams protein, and is a good source of iron.

By |2017-08-31T13:59:49-04:00October 12th, 2016|Food & Drinks, xyz misc|1 Comment

Lake Champlain Chocolate Caramel Five Star Bar

The Lake Champlain Chocolate Caramel Five Star Bar is handcrafted in small batches in their Burlington, Vermont factory. Made with organic 72% dark chocolate, caramel, roasted Guatemalan cocoa nibs and dark chocolate chunks, the bar is Kosher-certified, free of preservatives, additives and high-fructose corn syrup. Each bar contains 240 calories, 8 grams saturated fat (of 15 grams total), 60 milligrams sodium and 2 grams protein. It is a good source of iron with 15% of the daily recommended intake.

By |2017-09-08T10:55:27-04:00October 6th, 2016|Food & Drinks, xyz misc|1 Comment

Yasso Frozen Greek Yogurt Bars

Yasso introduced three new flavors of their frozen Greek yogurt bars: chocolate chip, cookies n' cream and cinnamon bun made from Greek yogurt. They contain 1 to 6 grams less total fat per serving than other frozen Greek yogurts. Each bar contains 100 calories, 0.5 to 1.5 grams saturated fat (of 1 to 2 grams total), 40 to 60 milligrams sodium, 5 grams protein and is a good source of calcium with 15% of what's recommended daily Kristine James, intern at Bite of the Best: These delicious bars that my whole family loves are 5 to 8 grams lower in sugar per serving than other frozen Greek yogurts.    

By |2017-08-31T13:59:49-04:00October 4th, 2016|Food & Drinks, xyz misc|0 Comments

Chaat Savory Yogurt Snack

Chaat Savory Yogurt Snack combines unusual savory flavors — cucumber and mint, mango and chili, tamarind and dates, ginger — packaged with lentil puffs for topping. The yogurt is made from whole milk from grass-fed cows with no added sugar. Each serving contains 100 to 140 calories, 2.5 grams saturated fat (of 4 to 4.5 grams total), 240 to 250 milligrams sodium and 6 grams protein. It is a good source of calcium with 15% of the daily recommended intake.   - bonnie --  Sweet meets savory in the Chaat Co’s yogurt snacks. My favorite is the piquant mango chili. BonnieBOTBFollow @BonnieBOTB

By |2017-08-31T13:59:49-04:00September 22nd, 2016|Food & Drinks, xyz misc|0 Comments

The Laughing Cow Cheese Dippers

The Cheese Dippers combine Laughing Cow's creamy cheese with crunchy breadsticks. Available as Creamy Swiss with Classic or with Tomato & Herb Breadsticks without artificial flavors, colors or preservatives. Each pack contains 100 calories, 3.5 grams saturated fat (of 6 grams total), 220 to 230 milligrams sodium, 4 grams protein and is an excellent source of calcium with 20 percent of the daily recommended intake. Kristine James, intern at Bite of the Best: These make a calcium-rich addition to my kids lunch boxes or on-the-go snack that I will serve only occasionally as they are high in sodium.

By |2017-09-08T10:55:39-04:00September 21st, 2016|Food & Drinks, xyz misc|0 Comments

Dole Chef’s Choice Salad Kits

Prepare a fresh salad fast and easily with Dole's new salad kits serving 3 to 4 people: Chef's Choice Caesar or Tuscan. Each kit contains two heads romaine lettuce, toppings and dressing. Each 1/2-Romaine head serving contains 220 to 240 calories, 3.5 to 4 grams saturated fat (of 18 to 22 grams total), 540 to 570 milligrams sodium and 3 to 5 grams protein. One salad serving is also a good source of fiber, vitamin C, calcium and iron and an excellent source of vitamin A, vitamin K and folate.

By |2017-09-08T10:55:46-04:00September 20th, 2016|Food & Drinks, xyz misc|0 Comments

Brio! Ice Cream

Brio! Ice Cream is made with organic whole milk from pasture-raised cows, whey protein concentrate, clarified butter and canola, sunflower and coconut oil plus 24 added vitamin and minerals. Available in 6 flavors without artificial sweeteners, flavors or GMOs: Dark Chocolate, Very Strawberry, Madagascar Vanilla, Vanilla Caramel, Café Latte and Tropical Mango. Each 1/2-cup contains 135 to 155 calories, 2 to 3 grams saturated fat (of 5 to 7 grams total) and 5 to 6 grams protein plus several vitamins and minerals..

By |2017-09-08T10:56:11-04:00September 18th, 2016|Food & Drinks, xyz misc|0 Comments

T-fal Ingenio 5-Second Chopper

The manual T-fal Ingenio 5-Second Chopper can cut up fruits, vegetables or meats and prepare salsas, sauces and guacamole in seconds. The easy-to-pull knob gives you complete control over the chop/puree level of your food. The unit has a non-slip base, ultra sharp stainless steel blades, with a dishwasher-safe cutting case and blades  and a lifetime warranty. A great option when you don't want to pull out your large food processor.

Qi’a Superflakes

Qi'a Superflakes are made with sprouted grain and coconut or chia seeds. They are organic, gluten-free and are available in three different flavors: Honey Chia, Coconut Chia and Cocoa Coconut. Each 1-cup serving contains 220 to 240 calories, 0 to 6.5 grams saturated fat (of 3 to 7 grams total) and 5 to 6 grams protein. Each is an excellent source of fiber with 6 to 7 grams per serving; the Honey Chia and Coconut Chia Superflakes are also an excellent source of iron with 30 to 35 percent of the daily recommended intake. Kristine James, intern at Bite of the Best: Although I like the taste, the cereals are [...]

By |2017-09-08T10:56:26-04:00September 6th, 2016|Food & Drinks, xyz misc|0 Comments

Curate Kids Bars

Curate Kids Bars come in three flavors: Chocolate & Banana, Apple & Cinnamon and Oatmeal & Chocolate Chunk, are non-GMO, gluten-free and are made without artificial preservatives, flavors or colors. They contain whole grains, fiber and plant-based protein from organic quinoa, gluten-free oats and nuts. Each bar contains 150 to 160 calories, 1 to 2 grams saturated fat (of 6 to 7 grams total) and 4 grams protein. Kristine James, intern at Bite of the Best: My kids really like these. They make a great afternoon snack after school containing a few grams less sugar than other kids' bars with more twice as much protein — 4 grams versus 2 [...]

By |2017-08-31T13:59:50-04:00September 4th, 2016|Food & Drinks, xyz misc|0 Comments

GoGo squeeZ YogurtZ

The yogurt and fruit combo GoGo squeeZ YogurtZ come in a re-sealable pouch in banana, strawberry and berry flavors not needing refrigeration. They are kosher certified without preservatives, artificial growth hormones (rBST) or the use of antibiotics. Each 3-ounce serving contains 90 calories, 1.2 grams saturated fat (of 1.5 grams total), 55 milligrams sodium and 4 grams protein, and are a good source of calcium and vitamin D with 15% of what's recommended daily.

By |2017-08-31T13:59:50-04:00August 24th, 2016|Food & Drinks, xyz misc|0 Comments

Built IceTec Collection Freezable Lunch Bag

Built IceTec Collection Freezable Lunch Bags use an IceTec™ technology to keep food and drinks cold for up to 10 hours. Just place the bag overnight in the freezer to chill the freezable gel. In the morning, pack your food and take to work, school or with your to a picnic. The bags are phthalates, PVC and BPA-free.

By |2017-08-31T13:59:50-04:00August 22nd, 2016|Food & Drinks, xyz misc|0 Comments

Maille Rosemary Honey Mustard on Tap, Limited Edition

Maille’s new limited-edition Dijon mustard blended with rosemary honey is produced in the Pyrenées Mountains on the French Mediterranean coast. The mustard is pumped fresh from Maille’s mustard tap into bright green sandstone jars made in Burgundy. Available through September 30. Each teaspoon contains 15 calories, 0.9 grams total fat and 400 milligrams sodium.

By |2017-09-08T10:57:01-04:00August 15th, 2016|Food & Drinks, xyz misc|0 Comments

Divino All-Natural Gelato Filled Fruit

Divino offers Italian gelato-filled fruit made from its namesake's pulp in five flavors — Amalfi Lemon, Roman Kiwi, Ciaculli Tangerine, Apulian Peach and Black Diamond Plum. These are made without any artificial colors, flavors or preservatives; the entire treat is edible Each 1/2 fruit contains 50 to 60 calories. Roman Kiwi and Ciaculli Tangerine are excellent sources of vitamin C with 20 to 25% of the daily recommended intake.  

By |2017-09-01T17:33:47-04:00August 13th, 2016|Food & Drinks|0 Comments

Lance PB&J Grape Toasty Cracker Sandwiches

Lance PB&J Grape Toasty Cracker Sandwiches are made with real peanut butter and Welch's grape jelly, without artificial flavors, colors or ingredients. Each 6-cracker package contains 190 calories, 2 grams saturated fat (of 9 grams total), 180 milligrams sodium and 4 grams protein. Kristine James, intern at Bite of the Best: My daughter loves these, making a great addition to her lunch box. The combination of protein and fat satiate without a lot of calories and the jelly adds a little sweet with only 4 grams of sugar per serving.

By |2017-08-31T13:59:50-04:00August 12th, 2016|Food & Drinks, xyz misc|0 Comments

Mann’s Nourish Bowls

Nourish Bowls are veggie bowls featuring lots of fresh veggies (kohlrabi, butternut squash, cauliflower, sweet potatoes, kale, sugar snap peas) plus grains and sauce that only need a few minutes in the microwave. Serve for a meal or as a side dish. The flavors include Southwest Chipotle, Monterey Risotto, Sesame Sriracha, and Smokehouse Brussels. Bowls vary in nutrition with 220 to 420 calories, 1.5 to 5 grams saturated fat (of 6 to 32 grams total), 540 to 800 milligrams sodium and 6 to 11 grams protein. They all are are excellent sources of fiber with 6 to 11 grams per serving. Save

By |2017-08-31T13:59:50-04:00August 3rd, 2016|Food & Drinks, xyz misc|59 Comments
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