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Gold Emblem Abound Snack Bars

Gold Emblem Abound snack bars, exclusively sold at CVS pharmacies, contain no artificial flavors or preservatives. One 1.3 to 1.4-ounce snack bar contains 120 to 150 calories, 0 to 2 grams saturated fat (of 0 to 5 grams total), 10 to 90 milligrams sodium, 8 to 29 grams sugar and 0 to 5 grams protein. Olivia Ostunio, intern at Bite of the Best: My favorite, the sweet- tart Pomegranate & Cranberry, with one bar  an excellent source of fiber with 5 grams protein and only 8 grams sugar.

By |2017-08-31T14:00:03-04:00December 3rd, 2014|Food & Drinks, xyz misc|0 Comments

The Central Restaurant & Bar in York, Maine

What to do when visiting relatives who have a friend who just opened his restaurant? Visit it of course, which is why I stopped in recently at The Central Restaurant & Bar in York, Maine. Because they wanted me to write about it, we sampled much more than if I were just dining. And for full disclosure, we paid for everything. Be sure to try some of their small plates. The flavorful Vietnamese garlic wings ($7) are only the flat wing, without the meaty drums (my favorite part). Their fried Scotch eggs (three for $8) use quail ones, wrapped with Italian sweet sausage and rolled in Panko crumbs, served with [...]

By |2017-08-31T16:19:09-04:00December 2nd, 2014|USA Restaurants, xyz misc|0 Comments

Stonyfield Petite Creme

Stonyfield Organic Petite Crème is made with cheese cultures added to organic milk instead of yogurt cultures, resulting in a low fat, high protein, mild cheese that is similar to Greek yogurt but without the tart flavor. One 5.3-ounce cup contains 100 to 140 calories, 1.5 to 2 grams saturated fat (of 2.5 to 3 grams total) and 10 to 12 grams protein.

By |2017-08-31T14:00:04-04:00November 28th, 2014|Food & Drinks, xyz misc|0 Comments

Bialetti Moka Express

The first Moka Express aluminum stovetop coffee maker was released almost 80 years ago by Alfonso Bialetti. The design is featured  in the Museum of Modern Art. For the holiday season, the Moka Express is available in four colors: red, orange, blue and purple. A unique hostess gift for under $50.  

By |2017-08-31T14:00:04-04:00November 26th, 2014|Food & Drinks, xyz misc|0 Comments

Dole Strawberry Dippers

Dole Strawberry Dippers are frozen chocolate covered strawberry halves. Each 4-halves serving contain 60 calories, 2.5 saturated fat (of 4 grams total) 10 milligrams sodium and 4 grams sugar.   - bonnie: Interesting idea that doesn't work! Chocolate covered fresh strawberries are irresistible; these are not.  Follow @BonnieBOTB  

By |2017-08-31T14:00:05-04:00November 17th, 2014|Food & Drinks, xyz misc|0 Comments

Hickory Farms Signature Chocolate Collection

Hickory Farms Signature Chocolate Collection contains an assortment of milk and dark chocolates. The Signature flavors include dark chocolate sea salt caramel, almond butter toffee, raspberry sorbet heart, espresso coffee cream and eight other varieties. Each 1.4-oz per serving contains 170 calories, 4.5 grams fat (of 9 grams of total fat), 60 milligrams sodium and 19 grams sugar.

By |2017-08-31T14:00:05-04:00November 16th, 2014|Food & Drinks, xyz misc|0 Comments

Amoretti Premium Organic Virgin Finishing Olive Oil

Amoretti Premium Organic Virgin Finishing Olive Oil Infused with the Natural Flavor & Aroma of Kalamata features a cold press finishing olive oil that contains no GMO's, is USDA organic certified and is kosher. Each tablespoon contains 120 calories and 2 grams saturated fat (of 14 grams total).

By |2017-08-31T14:00:05-04:00November 14th, 2014|Food & Drinks, xyz misc|0 Comments

Rooibee Roo Tea

Rooibee Roo Tea is a kid friendly beverage that is an excellent source of vitamin C.  The tea is USDA organic certified, and caffeine and BPA free. Each 8-ounce bottle varies from 50 calories to 56 calories and 12 grams sugar. Olivia Ostunio, intern at Bite of the Best: My favorite, the sweet and predominant Mango flavored tea, contains only 50 calories and 12 grams of organic sugar cane (no high fructose corn syrup) making this great alternative to juice or soda. 

By |2017-08-31T14:00:05-04:00November 13th, 2014|Food & Drinks, xyz misc|0 Comments

Crofter’s Organic Biodynamic Fruit Spread

Crofter's Organic Biodynamic Fruit Spread new apricot and strawberry are two new flavors of the organic fruit spreads. The company  supports sustainable farming. The spreads are BPA free. One tablespoon serving contains 30 calories and 8 grams of sugar.

By |2017-08-31T14:00:06-04:00November 6th, 2014|Food & Drinks, xyz misc|1 Comment

Long Island (NY) Restaurant Week November 2014

Long Island Restaurant Week runs Sunday, November 2 through Sunday, November 9, 2014, featuring a variety of restaurants and prix-fixe three-course menus for $27.95. For additional information or list of participating restaurants, click here.

By |2017-08-31T14:10:59-04:00October 29th, 2014|Rambling, xyz misc|0 Comments

Chobani Greek Yogurt Oats

Chobani Greek Yogurt Oats is a blend of Greek yogurt, steel cut oats and real fruit, providing an excellent source of protein and a good source of fiber and calcium. One 5.3-ounces serving contains 160 calories, 1 gram saturated fat (of 2 grams total), 3 grams fiber, 17 grams sugar and 10 grams protein.    

By |2017-08-31T14:00:06-04:00October 21st, 2014|Food & Drinks, xyz misc|0 Comments

Choctál Ice Cream

Choctál Ice Cream uses a single variety of either native cacao or vanilla beans harvested and sourced from specific farms and regions of the world to create these flavors. The company supports sustainable harvesting and production.  Each 1/2 cup varies from 240 to 250 calories, 11 grams saturated fat (of 17 grams total), 60 to 70 milligrams sugar and 21 to 22 grams sugar.    

By |2017-08-31T14:00:07-04:00October 19th, 2014|Food & Drinks, xyz misc|0 Comments

Le Grand Courtâge Sparkling Wine

Le Grand Courtâge sparkling wine comes in two fruit-forward flavors The blanc de blancs brut  — made with Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Colombard and Ugni Blanc grapes — has a light effervescent with undertones of apples, honey and a hint of berries. The brut rose is dry — from Chardonnay, Ugni Blanc and Gamay grapes — also is light with more berry flavors. Either makes a delightful aperitif.

By |2017-08-31T14:00:07-04:00October 17th, 2014|Food & Drinks, xyz misc|0 Comments
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