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Perugina Baci Chocolate Easter Eggs

Perugina Baci Chocolate Easter Eggs are hollow eggs made with a dark, white or milk chocolate, with a surprise plastic egg filled with smaller chocolate treats. The Easter eggs are available in three varieties—Baci Dark Chocolate Easter Egg, Baci White Chocolate Easter Egg and Perugina Milk Chocolate-style Easter Egg. Each 1.5-ounce serving has about 210-240 calories, 8-9 grams saturated fat (of 12-14 grams total) and 21-25 grams sugar.   - bonnie: I'm generally a Perugina fan. But the looks of the Baci Chocolate Easter Eggs are deceiving. Lots of wrapping to make them look indulgent. Not!  Each is an 8-inch hollow chocolate egg, filled with a plastic container with ~6 to 8 [...]

By |2017-08-31T14:00:16-04:00April 8th, 2014|Food & Drinks, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Swiss Diamond Square Griddle

For those who love to cook, the Swiss Diamond Square Griddle for it allows a rapid and even heat distribution. The griddle, which won't warp, contains a non-stick coating with real diamonds. Fun fact: diamonds allow the coating to last longer. It is oven safe up to 500°F, and dishwasher friendly. Use Swiss Diamond Square Griddle on  gas, electric, radiant ring, ceramic, and halogen stovetops.

By |2017-08-31T14:00:16-04:00April 7th, 2014|Just For Fun, xyz misc|0 Comments
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KettlePop Popcorn

KettlePop popcorn is available in two new varieties — Sea Salt and Kettle Korn. The popcorn is non-GMO and has no artificial preservatives.  Each 1.1-ounce serving has about 150-160 calories, 1-1.5 grams saturated fat (of 8-9 grams total), 90-135 milligrams sodium, 3 grams fiber, 0-8 grams sugar and 1-2 grams protein.

By |2017-08-31T14:00:16-04:00April 4th, 2014|Food & Drinks, xyz misc|0 Comments
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New Haven (CT) Restaurant Week April 2014

New Haven (CT) Restaurant Week runs Sunday, April 6 through Friday, April 11, 2014, featuring a variety of restaurants and offering prix fixe menus. Participating restaurants will offer three-course prix fixe menus for both lunch and dinner, which include an appetizer, entrée and dessert. Lunch will cost $18, while the dinner menu will cost $32. Prices do not include beverage, tax or gratuity For additional information, click here.

By |2017-08-31T15:40:19-04:00April 1st, 2014|USA Travel, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Seven Spoons

Seven Spoons complete frozen entrees are available in three varieties — two Indian (Chicken Biryani, Quinoa Vegetable Biryani) and one Thai (Vegetable Thai Green Curry), all made without additives, preservatives or artificial colors or flavors. Each serves two, is  gluten-free and can be ready in 15-minutes. Each 12.6-ounce serving has between 410 - 460 calories, 3 to 7.5 grams saturated fat (of 13 to 15 grams total), 580-820 milligrams sodium, 3 to 10 grams fiber, 14 to 18 grams protein and 5-9 grams sugar.

By |2017-08-31T14:00:16-04:00March 30th, 2014|Food & Drinks, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Bistro Bordeaux, Revisit, Chicago

I revisited Bistro Bordeaux as I have a family member in the area who likes this truly French café. We were there celebrating her birthday. We started with salads. The one with endive contained apples, candied walnuts ($9.95) and the French cow's milk cheese Fourme d’ Amber, all in an apple cider vinaigrette. Nice. The other was an interesting tri-color roasted beet salad that sat atop acorn squash puree, served with frisée and garnished with crispy lentils all in light white balsamic vinaigrette ($8.95). Also interesting. Since this was a French cafe, we opted for their traditional coq au vin. It was fine, but nothing out of the ordinary. The [...]

By |2017-08-31T15:37:30-04:00March 25th, 2014|USA Restaurants, xyz misc|0 Comments
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CoverMate Food Covers

CoverMate Food Covers has a new small size product that helps keep food fresh. The food covers stretches from 2-inches and expands to 5 inches to fit ramekins, glassware and aluminum cans. The covers are BPA-free, PVC-free and made from FDA food safe materials. They are microwaveable safe, waterproof and sanitary.

By |2017-08-31T14:00:17-04:00March 24th, 2014|Just For Fun, xyz misc|1 Comment
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Opal Apple

Opal apples are non-GMO and available organic and conventional. Opal apples are naturally slow to oxidize preventing them from browning after slicing. Great to slice and pack in kids' lunches. Each apple contains about 130 calories, 260 milligrams potassium, 5 grams fiber and 25 grams sugar. A portion of Opal’s proceeds goes towards the nonprofit  Youth Make a Difference Initiative, funding youth who learn about leadership, nutrition, food and agriculture. These apples are available from November to April at selected grocery stores nationwide.

By |2017-08-31T14:00:17-04:00March 23rd, 2014|Food & Drinks, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Gage, Chicago

After visiting Art and Appetite: American Painting, Culture and Cuisine exhibit at the Chicago Art Institute earlier this winter, we headed across Michigan Avenue for brunch at Gage, a restaurant/tavern where windy-city politicians hang out during the week. You'll find it across from the “bean” in Millennium Park. To start, we sampled their unusual and delicious libation — brunch punch ($9) made from apple brandy, Calvados, Prosecco and blood orange cordial syrup. It went down very smoothly, packing a power punch. While sipping that we ordered a Scotch egg ($8) to share. This perfectly hard-cooked egg wrapped in sausage, rolled in bread crumbs and fried is not to be missed. [...]

By |2017-08-31T15:37:30-04:00March 23rd, 2014|USA Restaurants, xyz misc|0 Comments
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2014 James Beard Media and Book Awards Finalists Announced

What follows are the nominees for the 2014 James Beard Foundation Media Awards — where the winners will be announced on May 2, 2014. 2014 James Beard Foundation Broadcast and New Media Awards Presented Lenox Tableware and Gifts Radio Show/Audio Webcast Here & Now Hosts: Meghna Chakrabarti, Jeremy Hobson, and Robin Young Area: Public Radio Producer: Kathy Gunst The Splendid Table Host: Lynne Rossetto Kasper Area: American Public Media and Public Radio Producers: Jennifer Russell and Sally Swift This American Life Host: Fred Armisen, Ben Calhoun, and Ira Glass Area: NPR Producer: Ben Calhoun Special/Documentary CBS Sunday Morning: “Eat, Drink and be Merry” Host: Charles Osgood Network: CBS Producers: Gavin [...]

By |2017-08-31T16:19:14-04:00March 18th, 2014|Other happenings, xyz misc|0 Comments
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2014 James Beard Foundation Restauarnt Award Nominees

What follows are the nominees for the 2014 James Beard Foundation Award — where the winners will be announced on May 5, 2014. 2014 James Beard Foundation Restaurant and Chef Awards Best Chef: Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH) Dave Beran, Next, Chicago Curtis Duffy, Grace, Chicago Jonathon Sawyer, The Greenhouse Tavern, Cleveland Paul Virant, Vie Restaurant, Western Springs, IL Andrew Zimmerman, Sepia, Chicago Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic (D.C., DE, MD, NJ, PA, VA) Cathal Armstrong, Restaurant Eve, Alexandria, VA Spike Gjerde, Woodberry Kitchen, Baltimore Brad Spence, Amis, Philadelphia Vikram Sunderam, Rasika, Washington, D.C. Cindy Wolf, Charleston, Baltimore Best Chef: Midwest (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD, WI) Justin Aprahamian, [...]

By |2017-08-31T16:19:14-04:00March 18th, 2014|Other happenings, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Fiber One Protein Granola Cereal

Fiber One Protein Granola Cereal is available in two flavors--Maple Brown Sugar and Cranberry Almond. The Maple Brown Sugar cereal is made with maple brown sugar, granola and pecans; the Cranberry Almond cereal  with almonds, cranberries and granola.  Each 1 cup serving has about 220 calories, 0.5 grams saturated fat (of 5-6 grams total), 140-150 milligrams sodium, 16 grams sugar and 6 grams protein.         Kelly Sloan, Bite of the Best Intern: This cereal is a good source of protein and fiber, proving  20% daily value.  I liked both flavors and the texture the granola added to the cereal.

By |2017-08-31T14:00:17-04:00March 18th, 2014|Food & Drinks, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Filini Bar and Restaurant, Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago

Check Italian names! Cities. The Filini Bar and Restaurant is in the Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel on Columbus Drive across from the Fairmont Hotel. I stopping in recently as I had been invited to sample their menu while in Chicago. I recommend the tricolore salad resembling the Italian flag, with rows of chopped green arugula, white endive and red radicchio in a refreshing lemon vinaigrette topped with shreds of parmigiano Reggiano ($11.50) with a glass of Michele Chiarlo 100 % Gavi, Piemonte ($12). Also good is the spinachi salad with lots of baby spinach, mushrooms, pancetta, cerignola olives all sprinkled with ricotta salata ($13) enjoyed with a glass of Allegrini [...]

By |2017-08-31T15:37:30-04:00March 17th, 2014|USA Restaurants, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Tuscany Wine Dinner at Felidia with Banfi Wines

Lidia Bastianich's flagship restaurant Felidia (243 East 58th Street) will host “A Taste of Tuscany with Banfi Wines," a special 5-course dinner and wine pairing on March 26th at 6:30pm, for $205 per person, plus tax and gratuity. Cristina Mariani-May — proprietor of the internationally renowned Castello Banfi vineyard estate in Montalcino, Tuscany and co-CEO of Banfi Vintners — will lead dinner attendees through a paired tasting of the her family's wines, including the Banfi crown jewel, Summus, and the critically acclaimed flagship, Brunello di Montalcino. Felidia executive chef Fortunato Nicotra will prepare the following courses for the dinner to be accompanied by these wines: Pappa al Pomodoro, Scampi Dorati, Micro [...]

By |2017-08-31T14:10:59-04:00March 15th, 2014|USA Restaurants, xyz misc|1 Comment
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Mario Batali May Open Restaurant in New Haven

New Havenites bemoaned the sudden closing of Ibiza earlier this month. And so, I'm glad to share with you the possibility of another opening. Mario Batali  — who will be hosting the upcoming Beard Awards in May — just might be opening a restaurant in New Haven. Mary E. O’Leary, reporter for the New Haven Register,  posted the following news and photograph in the business section (click here for original article). I had to share.... Mario Batali, known for his New York restaurants and television presence, wants to open a restaurant at 278  Park Street at Elm Street.  The 278 Park St. site was approved for a 54-seat restaurant in [...]

By |2017-08-31T15:40:19-04:00March 12th, 2014|USA Travel, xyz misc|0 Comments
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belVita Soft Baked Breakfast Biscuits

The two new belVita  Breakfast Biscuits are soft, not crisp like the originals. They come in two varieties — Banana Bread and Cinnamon. They are made with whole grains and are high in fiber. Each 1.8-ounce serving has 190 calories, 0.5-1 gram saturated fat (of 7 grams total), 5 grams fiber, 3 grams protein, 150-160 milligrams sodium and 9 grams sugar.

By |2017-08-31T14:00:17-04:00March 11th, 2014|Food & Drinks, xyz misc|0 Comments
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‘Dare to Pair’ Spirits Tasting Dinner Series, NYC

Atrio Wine Bar and Restaurant (102 North End Ave, Manhattan, NY 10282) is hosting a spirit tasting dinners, 'Dare to Pair.' The series focuses on a unique spirit each dinner. Still to come are the Hudson Whiskey (March 19), and Remy Martin (April 24). Executive Chef Antonio Cardoso will create a spirit-infused menu to compliment the cocktails served, while brand ambassadors will educate guests on their respective spirits. The fee is $110 for each dinner, held from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. For reservations, call 646-769-4250 or email ATRIO.restaurant@conradhotels.com. For more info, click here. - guest contributor

By |2017-08-31T14:10:59-04:00March 11th, 2014|USA Restaurants, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Pillsbury Bake-Off Now Accepting Entries

The Pillsbury Bake-Off Contest is now open, calling home cooks to compete for the $1 million Grand Prize. The finals will be November 3, 2014, at the Omni Nashville Hotel in Nashville, Tenn. What’s new? For the first time, America’s vote will be combined with the judges’ decisions to determine the Grand Prize Winner. Additionally, Pillsbury expanded the ingredient list to include  a Gluten Free Award. The Bake-Off now features four recipe categories with separate two entry periods. The first entry period includes the Simply Sweet Treats and Savory Snacks & Sides categories and is open for entries from now until March 27 (11:59 a.m. CDT), 2014. The second contest [...]

By |2017-09-01T14:54:31-04:00March 9th, 2014|USA, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Weight Watchers Smart Ones Soups

Weight Watchers Smart Ones new soups are available in four varieties —  Spicy Black Bean, Loaded Potato, Fire Roasted Vegetable and Southwest Style Vegetable. Each 8-ounce serving has about 60-170 calories, 0-2.5 grams saturated fat (of 0.5-6 grams total), 420-550 milligrams sodium, 3-5 grams sugar and 2-8 grams protein.  You'll find them in the freezer section of your supermarket.

By |2017-08-31T14:00:17-04:00March 9th, 2014|Food & Drinks, xyz misc|0 Comments
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