Melissa's Organic Peeled and Steamed Baby Beets are grown in France. They are peeled, steamed and sealed in a vacuum package to guarantee freshness. Each 3.5-ounce serving has about 45 calories, 7 grams sugar and 2 grams protein.
Bare All-Natural Apple Chips are available in two varieties — Sea Salt Caramel and Chile Lime. These snacks are gluten free, Non-GMO Project Verified, and free of added sugar, preservatives and trans-fats. Each 1/2 cup serving has about 90-100 calories, 3-4 grams fiber and 21-23 grams sugar.
Dei Fratelli Truly Tomato is available in three varieties — Petite Cut Tomatoes, Rustic Cut Tomatoes and Finely Chopped Tomatoes with Onion and Carrot & Celery. The Truly Tomatoes products are packed in a light tomato puree, do not contain artificial additives or preservatives and are available in shelf stable cartons. Each 1/2 cup serving has about 30 to 60 calories, o grams saturated fat (of 0 to 2 grams total), 260 to 340 milligrams sodium, 5 to 9 grams sugar and 1 to 2 grams protein.
Rudi’s Gluten-Free Bakery introduced gluten-free ciabatta rolls in two varieties — Original and Rosemary Olive Oil; and gluten-free sandwich bread in two varieties —Deli-Style with Caraway Seeds and Double-Fiber Sandwich Bread. Both products are made with non-GMO ingredients, are gluten-free certified and preservative free. Each 1.2-ounce serving of the ciabatta rolls has 70 calories, 0 grams fat, 170 milligrams sodium, 1 gram sugar and 1 gram protein. Each 1.3-ounce serving of the sandwich bread has about 70-80 calories, 0 grams saturated fat (of 1.5-2 grams total), 170-200 milligrams sodium, 3-4 grams dietary fiber and 1 gram protein.
Yasso Frozen Greek Yogurt Bars are available in four varieties — Mint Chocolate Chip, Peanut Butter Cup, Chocolate Fudge, Dark Chocolate Raspberry and Sea Salt Caramel. They are made with natural ingredients and Greek yogurt. Each 2.5-ounce bar has about 80 - 130 calories, 0 - 4 grams saturated fat (of 0 - 6 grams total), 11 - 16 grams sugar and 5 - 7 grams protein. Kelly Sloan, intern with Bite of the Best: I like the flavor of these 100-calorie frozen Greek yogurt bars.
Leaf Vodka is sourced from unique waters around the country — one from Alaskan Glacial water, lending a pure, smooth taste with a hint of sweetness; the other from Rocky Mountain mineral water, offering a warm and savory impression. This vodka is currently available only on the east coast at $17.99 per 750mL bottle
Melissa's Baby Brussels Sprouts are low calorie, high in fiber and rich in vitamin and minerals. Each 3-ounce serving has 38 calories, 22 milligrams sodium, 3 grams dietary fiber, 2 grams sugar and 3 grams protein.
Lipton Natural Energy Tea is a black tea that naturally contains caffeine and L-theanine, an amino acid. The teas contains 75 mg of caffeine and 20 mg L-theanine. Kelly Sloan, Bite of the Best Intern: The Lipton Natural Energy tea contains L-theanine, a naturally occurring amino acid found in tea that transmits brain nerve impulses. I enjoyed both the flavor and stimulating effect of the tea.
RiceSelect is available in new three varieties — Royal Blend with Chia, Arborio with Jalapeño and Arborio with Mushrooms. Each rice blend is non-GMO, contains US-grown seeds and are packaged in reusable jars. Each 3/4 cup of prepared rice contains about 170 - 190 calories, 1 - 3 grams dietary fiber and 3 - 5 grams protein.
Great Grains Digestive Blend Cereal is available in two varieties —Berry Medley and Vanilla Graham. It is made with oat clusters, whole grain barley, multi-grain flakes and rolled oats. Each 1 cup serving provides 200-210 calories, no fat, 7 grams dietary fiber, 8-9 grams sugar and is an excellent source of iron. In addition, a serving provides 43 grams whole grains, almost the three complete servings (48 grams) recommended daily. Kelly Sloan, Bite of the Best intern: The Great Grains Digestive Blend cereal contains active cultures considered "good" bacteria and almost 48 grams of whole grains, which both help support digestive health. It’s also an excellent source of iron.
The Uniquely Greek Spreads are made with cream cheese, feta and garlic. They are available in four flavors — Creamy Buffalo, Kalamata Olive, Roasted Red Pepper and Savory Spinach. Enjoy as a snack with pita chips, pretzels, or veggies, or spread on sandwiches, wraps or burgers. Each 1-ounce serving has about 65 to 95 calories, 3.9 to 4.8 grams saturated fat (of 6 to 8 grams total) and 2 to 2.5 grams protein.
Nonni's THINaddictives are available in two flavors — Banana Dark Chocolate and Blueberry Oat Almond Thins. They are made with California almonds, blueberries, banana chips and semi-sweet chocolate chips. Banana Dark Chocolate Almond Thins are made with banana chips layered with semi-sweet chocolate chips baked into an almond thin. Blueberry Oat Almond Thins are made with blueberries and oats rolled into an almond thin. Each 0.7-ounce serving (1 package) has 100 calories, 0-1.5 grams saturated fat (of 2.5-4 grams total), 60-65 milligrams sodium, 6 grams sugar and 3 grams protein. Kelly Sloan, Bite of the Best intern: I liked both THINaddictive snacks made with almonds and real fruit. They packaged individually [...]
Grace Hightower & Coffees of Rwanda are inspired by Rwanda coffee farmers. Philanthropist Grace Hightower partnered with the local coffee growers of Rwanda to create a line of products featuring their coffee and promoting direct sourcing, fair trade and environmentally friendly practices. The coffees include medium, dark and espresso roasts combined with flavors such as chocolate, caramel, raisin, cherry and citrus. They also offer eight gift boxes containing monogrammed mugs and spoons, a hand grinder and the option to mix-and-match coffee blends. Purchase the coffees of Rwanda at Whole Foods, Brooklyn Fare, Union Market and several other stores nationwide. For additional information about the company, click here.
The 2014 New Taste of the Upper West Side begins in Theodore Roosevelt Park on Tuesday, May 27th (with a rain date on Thursday, May 29th) at 7 pm with a cocktail event under the stars to celebrate and raise funds for New York City’s Theodore Roosevelt Park ($150/person) Travel Channel’s Adam Richman and Food Network star and Iron Chef Alex Guarnaschelli (Butter Restaurant) will host Friday, May 30th's Comfort Classic from 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm, at the Grand White Tent on Columbus Avenue between West 76th and 77th Streets. The duo will oversee 40 restaurants from the Upper West Side showcasing their comfort dishes and competing to win [...]
Attend the epicurean event on Thursday, April 24th, 2014 beginning at 6:30 pm on the second floor of the Time Warner Center, NYC. The Restaurant and Bar Collection at Time Warner Center offers an evening of fine dining, wine and entertainment. Enjoy canapés served by Union Square Events and sip specially crafted cocktails from Center Bar and Stone Rose Lounge during an open-bar cocktail hour. Dine on dishes from A Voce, Landmarc, Porter House New York and Masa. End the evening on a sweet note with desserts and cordials, accompanied by live jazz from Jazz at Lincoln Center. To purchase tickets ($95/person), click here.
Vermont Restaurant Week runs Friday, April 25 through Sunday, May 4, 2014, featuring a variety of restaurants and offering prix-fixe dinners at $15, $25 and $35 and $10 breakfast and lunch specials. For additional information, click here.
Walkers Mini Scottie Dog Shortbread Cookies are in the shape of Scottie dogs and are made with butter, flour, sugar and salt. Each 1.1-ounce serving (about 10 cookies) has about 160 calories, 5 grams saturated fat (of 8 grams total), 70 milligrams sodium and 6 grams sugar. Kelly Sloan, Bite of the Best Intern: These shortbread cookies are delicious and made from just butter, flour, sugar and salt.
Turn your stovetop into an indoor grill with the new Circulon Stovetop Grill. The 12-inch unit contains a removable non-stick plate atop the stainless steel drip dish. The unique raised circle cooking surface allows for easy food release, while shape allows for fat to run off into the stainless steel drip tray below. The grill is also is oven safe to 500°F. It’s elegant styling allows cooks to bring the pan directly from the stovetop or oven to the table.
Lobster Reef — a boutique label is named after the brightly colored rock lobsters along the rugged Marlborough coast — offers an aromatic 100% Sauvignon Blanc wine with the traditional minerality and citrus of Marlborough, New Zealand. Affordable at $10 to $15 a bottle. Enjoy on a warm spring or summer eve, or with lobster, cheese or green vegetables.
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) Connecticut Chapter will host Hops & Grapes, Toasts & Tastes at Chelsea Piers, Stamford, (CT) on Friday, April 25th from 7:30 to 10:30pm. Local restaurants, and distributors will showcase a selection of foods, wines and beers. LLS hopes to raise over $50,000 during this fun-filled evening. The evening’s festivities will include a silent and live auction and raffle. To this date, Hops & Grapes vendors include: Back East Brewing Company, Bar Russo, Bar Sugo, Beverage Boss, Cabot Creamery Cooperative, Cakey Kathy, Capriccio Café, Casa Villa, Chocolations, Colony Grill, Dash N Drizzle, DiMare Pastry Shop, Farmboys Smokin’ BBQ, J’amie ҫa Cake c/o Bar Sugo, Little [...]
