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BestWorldYet, Pizza in Naples

We visited Naples twice on our Amalfi Coast Journey; once for a night on the way there, as well as an impromptu pizza-stop on the way back. There are plenty of pizza places to choose from in Naples, but there's one that was recommended by all of the locals as the best pizza in Naples. L'Antica Pizzeria da Michele Via Cesare Sersale, 1 / 3 80139 Napoli Like many of the pizzerias in Naples, Da Michele's is a family run spot with traditional methods, resulting in that perfectly chewy pizza crust Naples is known for, that have been passed down for generations. The history of this sacred, Neapolitan Pizza temple [...]

By |2017-08-31T16:19:08-04:00January 15th, 2015|Bites from the Road, USA Restaurants, xyz misc|1 Comment
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Inglehoffer Extra Hot Sriracha Mustard

Inglehoffer new Extra Hot Sriracha Mustard earned a gold medal at this year's 19th annual World-Wide Mustard Competition at the National Mustard Museum in Middleton, WI. This spicy sriracha mustard pairs well with bratwurst, sausage, pretzels and sandwiches. One teaspoon contains 10 calories, no fat and 110 milligrams sodium.   - bonnie: Not for the wimpy. If you can handle the heat, guaranteed to clear your sinuses!  Follow @BonnieBOTB  

By |2017-08-31T14:00:00-04:00January 14th, 2015|Food & Drinks, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Frontier West Coast Kale and Quinoa Vegetable Soup Mix

Frontier West Coast Kale and Quinoa Vegetable Soup Mix is the newest addition to the line of "semi-made" soups that contain no added salt, preservatives or MSG. Combine the soup mix with chicken or vegetable broth, cubed butternut squash and diced tomatoes. Ready to be served in 50 minutes. Each 1 cup of soup, as prepared, contains 120 calories, no saturated fat (of 13 grams total), 720 milligrams of sodium, 2 grams protein and is an excellent source of vitamins A and C.  

By |2017-08-31T14:00:01-04:00January 12th, 2015|Food & Drinks, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Balance Bare Bars

Balance Bare Bars introduced three new flavors that include sea salt caramel, mixed berry nut and sweet and spicy nut. The bars are made with whole nuts, fruits, seeds and other simple ingredients that are non-GMO, gluten free, soy free, vegetarian and certified kosher dairy. Each bar contains 160 calories, 1.5 to 2 grams saturated fat (of 9 to 10 grams total), 4 to 5 grams protein and 6 to 8 grams sugar.  

By |2017-08-31T14:00:01-04:00January 9th, 2015|Food & Drinks, xyz misc|0 Comments
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BestWorldYet, South African Winelands

BestWorldYet.com is an inspiring new travel blog that will bring back memories — and make you envious for sure — as you follow Andrea Butler and BiteoftheBest.com’s Bryan Leblang as they backpack around the world. Here’s part of Andrea and Bryan's post on South African Winelands to whet your appetite. Click to see the complete post on BestWorldYet.com; click here to follow BestWorldYet on Twitter. - bonnie Follow @BonnieBOTB   Just a short drive east from Cape Town and you are suddenly surrounded by the beautiful gardens and rolling vineyards of one of the country’s premier wine regions. On our way to Franschhoek (our final destination), we stopped in the [...]

By |2017-08-31T16:19:08-04:00January 7th, 2015|USA Restaurants, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Applegate Naturals Uncured Good Morning Bacon

Applegate Naturals Uncured Good Morning Bacon uses leaner pork shoulder that is applewood-smoked to contain 60% less fat than traditional bacon. The bacon is antibiotic, hormone, nitrates and preservative free that is made with humanely raised hogs. Two pan fried slices contain 4o calories, 1 gram saturated fat (of 2 grams total), 290 milligrams sodium and 5 grams protein.

By |2017-08-31T14:00:01-04:00January 3rd, 2015|Food & Drinks, xyz misc|1 Comment
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Karma Wrapped Cashews

Karma Wrapped Cashews are air roasted to retain the natural skin providing a bolder nut flavor with more antioxidants than skinless cashews. They contain no added oils, GMO free and Kosher. One 1/4 cup contains 160 calories, 2.5 grams saturated fat (of 13 grams total), 11o milligrams sodium, 4 grams protein with an excellent source of magnesium, copper and manganese. Olivia Ostunio, intern at Bite of the Best: Analysis conducted at North Carolina State University found that the natural occurring polyphenols (antioxidants) found in the skin of these wrapped cashews contained almost ten times more antioxidants  than plain roasted cashews without skin. That research also indicated that 1/4 cup of [...]

By |2017-08-31T14:00:01-04:00December 30th, 2014|Food & Drinks, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Coney Island Brewing Company The Plunge

Coney Island Brewing Company winter seasonal beer, The Plunge is a Belgian-style ale brewed with ginger, orange peel and fennel seed with 6.9% ABV. The beer is inspired by Coney Island Polar Bear Club annual New Years Day plunge into the Atlantic ocean for charity.

By |2017-08-31T14:00:01-04:00December 27th, 2014|Food & Drinks, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Charles Viancin Reusable Lid

Charles Viancin Reusable Lid creates an airtight and water-tight seal around any surface to avoid spillage and keep food fresh. They can be use on a pot or rimmedbowel including glass, ceramic and wood. The lids are microwavable, oven, stovetop and dishwasher safe. Olivia Ostunio, intern at Bite of the Best, the reusable lid  accommodates many surfaces allowing easy transport without needing foil or plastic wrap. The lids come in variety of sizes and colors inspired by nature.  

By |2017-08-31T14:00:01-04:00December 24th, 2014|Just For Fun, xyz misc|0 Comments
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BestWorldYet.com, Paris Chocolate Walk

Remember when you were young – or adventurous enough — to backpack though Europe? BestWorldYet.com is an inspiring new travel blog that will bring back memories — and make you envious for sure — as you follow Andrea Butler and BiteoftheBest.com's Bryan Leblang as they backpack around the world. From fine dining and entertainment in bustling cities, to hiking and thrill seeking in remote jungles...the blog may just inspire — or provide you with some tips for — your next adventure… Here's a sample of their Paris Chocolate Walk post to whet your appetite. - bonnie Follow @BonnieBOTB   Paris Chocolate Walk For those who love eating chocolate… especially as [...]

By |2017-08-31T16:19:09-04:00December 23rd, 2014|Bites from the Road, USA Restaurants, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Frieda’s Purple Snow Peas

Frieda's Purple Snow Peas contain naturally pigmented purple pods with green peas inside that retain their color after cooking. The flavor and cooking results are like green snow peas just in purple. One 4-ounce serving contains 50 calories, no fat and 3 grams protein with an excellent source of vitamins A and  C.

By |2017-08-31T14:00:01-04:00December 22nd, 2014|Food & Drinks, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Phenomenal Femmes Wine Dinner, Ritz, NYC

Marika Vida, wine director at Ritz-Carlton Central Park and a fellow Dame — member of Les Dames d’Escoffier — invited me to attend one of her Phenomenal Femmes Wine Dinners, part of a series highlighting pioneering women of the wine industry. This one featured Audrey Herd-Smith of Antinori, wine pairings by Marika and a four-course dinner created by Executive Chef Mark Arnao. Before being seated, we sipped bubbly Montenisa Franciacorta Rose, as we nibbled jumbo shrimp wrapped in shredded potatoes served with a scampi sauce. With each course and wine, Audrey Herd-Smith shared her wisdom and knowledge about the wines. We sipped the crisp Guado al Tasso Vermentino 2013, as [...]

By |2017-08-31T16:19:09-04:00December 20th, 2014|Other happenings, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Dove Fruit Dipped in Dark Chocolate

The three varieties (cranberry, blueberry and cherry) of Dove Fruit Dipped in Dark Chocolate are made with 100% pure cocoa butter. Dove dark chocolate is Rainforest Alliance Certified by sustainably sourcing 100% of their cocoa beans. About 1/4 cup contains 200 calories, 6 grams saturated fat (of 10 grams total), 10 milligrams sodium and 25 grams sugar.   - bonnie: Be careful. These decadent dark-chocolate covered fruit can be addicting.  Follow @BonnieBOTB  

By |2017-08-31T14:00:01-04:00December 18th, 2014|Food & Drinks, xyz misc|1 Comment
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Cluck N’ Moo Grass Fed Beef & Chicken Burgers

Cluck N' Moo Grass Fed Beef & Chicken Burgers are half beef, half chicken patties that are antibiotic and hormone free. These burgers contains 34% fewer calories, 52% less fat and 57% less saturated fat than a typical grass fed beef burger. Each 4-ounce burger contains 190 calories, 4 grams saturated fat (of 11 grams total), 85 milligrams sodium and 21 grams protein. Olivia Ostunio, intern at Bite of the Best: the flavor and mouth feel of this burger is more like lean beef than chicken. I recommend seasoning the lower-fat patties before grilling as they are bland. I used a salt-free blend to enhance the natural flavor of these healthy [...]

By |2017-08-31T14:00:02-04:00December 14th, 2014|Food & Drinks, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Health Warrior Chia Bars

Health Warrior Chia Bars in chocolate peanut butter, mango and dark chocolate cherry are three new flavors of the chia bars. They provide an excellent source of omega-3, good source of fiber and are kosher certified and gluten and GMO free. Each 0.88-ounce bar varies from 100 to 110 calories, 0.5 to 2 grams saturated fat (of 5 to 6 grams total), 45 milligrams sodium, 4 to 5 grams sugar and 3 grams protein.   Olivia Ostunio, intern at Bite of the Best: My favorite, the sweet-tart Dark Chocolate Cherry, provides 1ooo milligrams omega-3, 580 milligrams omega-6 with only 5 grams sugar and 100 calories.     

By |2017-08-31T14:00:02-04:00December 13th, 2014|Food & Drinks, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Dave’s Killer Bread Thin-Sliced

Dave's Killer Breads just introduced new thin slices of their multi-seed breads that contain 25-46% less calories compared to the original slices. The breads are USDA certified organic, vegan and non GMO project verified. One slice varies by 60 to 90 calories, no saturated fat (of 1 to 2 grams total), 100 to 150 milligrams sodium, 3 to 4 grams protein, with a good source of fiber and an excellent source of magnesium and omega-3.   - bonnie: I do recommend these tasty new thin-sliced nutritious breads. Follow @BonnieBOTB  

By |2017-08-31T14:00:02-04:00December 11th, 2014|Food & Drinks, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Dancing Deer Baking Company’s Shortbread Cookies

Dancing Deer Baking Company is featuring new holiday shortbread cookies that  are hand packed, preservative free and Kosher. Dancing Deer is certified as a sustainable business leader. Two cookies contain 140 calories, 4.5 to 5 grams saturated fat (of 7 to 8 grams total), 55 to 95 milligrams sodium and 7 grams sugar.

By |2017-08-31T14:00:02-04:00December 7th, 2014|Food & Drinks, xyz misc|1 Comment
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Silpat Macaron Essentials Kit

For those who enjoy both baking and eating macarons, Silpat has a kit for you to make them at home. The French-made Silpat Macaron Essentials Kit includes: a Siplat macron mat, 12-inch piping bag, two plastic piping tips, three 3/4-ounce food coloring gels (red, green, yellow), candy thermometer, pastry brush, dough scraper and a USB drive of recipes from pastry chef Francois Payard.  

By |2017-08-31T14:00:03-04:00December 6th, 2014|Just For Fun, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Wölffer 139 Dry Rosé Cider

Wölffer 139 Dry Rosé Cider is made exclusively from New York State apples with about a third grown locally at White Cap Farm in Bridgehampton, New York, five miles from the Wölffer Estate vineyard. The rosé color and subtle difference in flavor is achieved from the addition of red grape skin extracts.

By |2017-08-31T14:00:03-04:00December 5th, 2014|Food & Drinks, xyz misc|0 Comments
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