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Stonyfield Organic Whole Milk 100% Grassfed Yogurt

Stonyfield Organic Whole Milk 100% Grassfed Yogurt comes in single cups in four varieties: plain, vanilla and strawberry or blueberry with fruit on the bottom. The yogurt is made without artificial hormones and antibiotics. Each 6-ounce serving contains 120 to 140 calories, 2.5 to 4 grams saturated fat (of 6 to 7 grams total), 70 to 100 milligrams sodium and 4 to 5 grams protein. Vanilla and blueberry are a good source of calcium, plain and strawberry are an excellent source.  

By |2017-09-08T10:59:20-04:00June 18th, 2016|Food & Drinks, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Ocean Mist Farms Season and Steam Artichockes

Ocean Mist Farms Season and Steam Artichokes come in a microwavable steam package with an option to pre-season and reseal the bag  before steaming in the microwave for 7 minutes. Each medium artichoke contains 60 calories and 4 grams protein and is an excellent source of fiber with 7 grams per serving, an excellent source of vitamin C and a good source of iron.

By |2017-09-08T10:59:44-04:00June 10th, 2016|Food & Drinks, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Dave’s Killer Bread White Bread Done Right

Dave's Killer Bread White Bread Done Right is organic white bread made with organic wheat and an ancient grains flour blend that includes barely, rye, spelt, millet and quinoa flour. The bread is non-GMO verified and is preservative-free. Each slice contains 110 calories, 2 grams fat, 190 milligrams sodium, 3 grams protein and 2 grams fiber. It is an excellent source of manganese and a good source of selenium. Kristine James, intern at Bite of the Best: This bread is great! It stays soft, even after several days in the bread box. It has a crunchy texture, from the ancient grain flour blend, which provides 2 grams of fiber per [...]

By |2017-08-31T13:59:51-04:00June 6th, 2016|Food & Drinks, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Hamilton Beach 3-in-1 Spiralizer

The 3-in-1 Spiralizer includes spiral, ribbon and grater discs to be used with fruits and vegetables such as zucchini, potatoes, apples and cucumbers. With 200 watts of power and two different speeds, this spiralizer is fully automated, unlike most others making spiralizing easy and quick.  

By |2017-09-08T11:00:00-04:00May 31st, 2016|Kitchen Counter, Drawer and More, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Manitoba Harvest Hemp Protein Smoothie

Hemp Protein Smoothie is a powder containing hemp protein, organic coconut sugar and an organic harvest green blend of spinach, kale and broccoli. It's available as Mixed Berry, Vanilla Chai and Chocolate, each non GMO verified. Each 1/4-cup serving contains 130 calories, 3.5 grams total fat and 15 grams protein, is a good source of vitamin A and iron and contains omega 3 and  omega 6 fatty acids, essential for good health. Kristine James, intern at Bite of the Best: With only four ingredients high in protein, these make a good smoothie for breakfast on the run or to fuel up after a workout.  

By |2017-08-31T13:59:51-04:00May 30th, 2016|Food & Drinks, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Shell & Bones, New Haven, CT

I returned to New Haven for a bridal shower, and wanted to stop in at the new Shell & Bones that opened after I moved away. We had a 7 pm reservation, arrived 15 minutes early - and weren't seated until about quarter to 8 and that's with knowing both the owner and the chef. An auspicious beginning. We started with a couple of things from the bar menu that the Dan the owner, had described to us while we were waiting for our table. I'd recommend the smoked trout spread with chopped fennel, radishes and cucumbers served ($8) with toast points. Instead of the dried fruit and nuts that [...]

By |2017-08-31T15:40:18-04:00May 27th, 2016|USA Restaurants, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Ips Chips

Ips chips are corn chips made with whey, adding protein to the snack. These chips have 6 grams protein per serving compared to potato and tortilla chips' 2. They come in four varieties: Sea Salt & Black Pepper, Cinnamon, Barbeque, and White Cheddar. They are gluten-free. Each 1-ounce serving contains 130 calories, 0 to 1 gram saturated fat (of 3.5 to 4.5 grams total), 110 to 270 milligrams sodium and are a good source of protein with 6 grams. They are also a good source of iron. Kristine James, intern at Bite of the Best: ips chips are similar in texture to popchips, light and crunchy, and have the same [...]

By |2017-09-08T11:00:14-04:00May 23rd, 2016|Food & Drinks, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Bidwell, Union Market, Washington DC

When I mentioned to a New York City restaurant publicist that I was heading to DC for the weekend, she said I must try Bidwell, Chef John Mooney’s responsibly sourced restaurant at Union Market. Bidwell's actually offers roof to table cuisine, as much of the produce served at the restaurant comes their own crop of fruit and vegetables grown in planters on the roof. They also butcher own meat. As their guest, we were able to sample many of their offerings, starting with their most unusual sushi-grade tuna nachos. That contained chunks of tuna nestled into guacamole atop tempura battered kale chips with a soupçon of spicy chipotle mayo. Not [...]

By |2017-08-31T16:19:00-04:00May 18th, 2016|USA Restaurants, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Seven Sundays Muesli Squares

These new soft Blueberry Lemon Chia, Cocoa Pumpkin Seed and Banana Toasted Pecan Seven Sundays Muesli Squares are made with coconut oil and  sunflower seed butter and are sweetened with dates, blueberries, apple juice, bananas and organic honey. They are gluten, wheat, soy and dairy free. Each square contains 250 calories, 4 to 6 grams saturated fat (of 12 to 13 grams total), 5 to 6 grams protein and are an excellent source of fiber with 5 to 6 grams. The squares are also a good source of iron. Kristine James, intern at Bite of the Best: These delicious squares are excellent on the run containing only natural ingredients and [...]

By |2017-09-08T11:00:36-04:00May 3rd, 2016|Food & Drinks, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Dove Sorbet Bars

Need a sweet fix, yet don't want too many calories? Dove just introduced their chocolate coated sorbet bars in two flavor: strawberry sorbet with milk chocolate and raspberry sorbet with dark chocolate. Each bar contains 150 calories, 4.5 to 5 grams saturated fat (of 7 to 8 grams total) and 14 to 17 grams of sugar. - bonnie: Being partial to dark chocolate, I prefer the raspberry version. I'd say these are heaven on a stick for a mere 150 calories.  BonnieBOTB Follow @BonnieBOTB 

By |2017-08-31T13:59:52-04:00May 2nd, 2016|Food & Drinks, xyz misc|7 Comments
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E&Cs Hunkola

E&Cs Hunkola are hunks of mashed up almonds, cashews, cranberries, coconut, apricots, dates, strawberries and blueberries held together by whole rolled oats. They are gluten free, vegan and non-GMO, and available in two varieties, Nutterly Awesome Cran Jam and Berry Scrumptious Peanut Butter Bash. Each 3-hunk serving contains 120 to 130 calories, 2 grams saturated fat (of 5 to 6 grams total), 40 to 45 milligrams sodium and 2 grams protein.

By |2017-09-08T11:00:47-04:00April 28th, 2016|Food & Drinks, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Larabar Organic Superfoods

Larabar introduced Organic Superfoods bars, made with turmeric, hemp, ginger, kale and cacao, instead of just fruit and nuts. The three new flavors Hazelnut, Hemp & Cocoa, Coconut, Kale & Cocoa and Ginger & Beet are Non-GMO Project verified, gluten-free, vegan, dairy-free, soy-free and kosher. Each bar contains 180 to 210 calories, 0.5 to 5 grams saturated fat (of 7 to 11 grams total) and 3 to 4 grams protein, and is a good source of fiber with 4 to 5 grams.

By |2017-09-08T11:00:55-04:00April 26th, 2016|Food & Drinks, xyz misc|1 Comment
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Mondavi’s Purple Heart Wine, A Good Cause

Attending a recent burial in Arlington cemetery elicited all my patriotic emotions, as did the launch of Purple Heart Wines at a ceremony this month aboard the Intrepid, the military and maritime history museum at Pier 86. Purple Heart Wines are dedicated to America's heroes and benefit the Purple Heart Foundation. The first donation of $10,000 was given at the event, with a $50,000 maximum donation per year. Vietnam veteran winemaker Ray Coursen — under the close stewardship of the Peter Mondavi Sr. Family, whose patriarch is a World War II veteran — crafted the wine to honor the determination, bravery and commitment of America’s military heroes. This medium-bodied Napa [...]

By |2017-08-31T16:19:00-04:00April 24th, 2016|Food & Drinks, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Big City Tavern, Ft. Lauderdale, FL

While visiting a friend in the Fl Lauderdale area, I accepted an invite to try the new menu at Big City Tavern. I am so glad I did. With our cocktails, we indulged in their a few starters. Do try the unusual Asian honey-glazed chicken wings ($12.50). What's not to like about truffle parmesan hand-cut French fries? ($10.50)   And, so that we could sample more than one pizza variety, we asked for half Margherita (San Marzano sauce, fresh basil, mozzarella $15) and half Salsicce (with sausage, $16) all covered in fresh arugula (+$3.75). Not NY pizza, but still good. Even better are the entrees we sampled. The rich and [...]

By |2017-08-31T15:42:28-04:00April 21st, 2016|USA Restaurants, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Yeti Frozen Custard

Yeti Frozen Custard is all natural, non-GMO certified and organic available in pints in 8 flavors: Blueberry Pancake, Roasted Strawberry, Bourbon Vanilla, Chocolate, Cinnamon Toast, Chocolate, Lemon Lavender and Mint Chocolate Chip. Each 1/2 cup serving contains 170 to 240 calories, 7 t0 10 grams saturated fat (of 11 to 14 grams total), 35 to 360 milligrams sodium and 16 to 25 grams sugar. Chocolate with the most sodium, is a good source of fiber with 3 grams per serving. With the added egg yolk as an emulsifier, frozen custards are creamier and have a bit more cholesterol than ice cream or gelato.

By |2017-08-31T13:59:52-04:00April 20th, 2016|Food & Drinks, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Smartwater sparkling

Smartwater introduced a sparkling version of their water.  In other words, its carbonated water with added electrolytes. The water is vapor-distilled necessitating the addition of electrolytes (calcium, magnesium and potassium) only for taste. There's no clinical research about added hydration benefits. Not worth the extra price over other bottled waters.    

By |2017-09-08T11:01:18-04:00April 11th, 2016|Food & Drinks, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Driftwood, Nautilus Hotel, Miami Beach

When I arrived at the Driftwood Room inside the new Nautilus South Beach Hotel, the chef — Alex Guarnaschelli — was actually there at a table with some business associates. That wasn't surprising as  the day I was invited to stop by for lunch was during the South Beach Food and Wine Festival where Alex was a participant. Her menu is described as "cuisine of South France with a Miami palate;" her offerings though were pretty ordinary. What was lovely was sitting outside on the patio by the pool and the friendly service. We started with a couple of the restaurant's "for the table" offerings along with our cocktails ($15). [...]

By |2017-08-31T15:42:28-04:00April 7th, 2016|USA Restaurants, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Planters Nut*rition

Planters Nut●rition line added two new varieties to their line —  Women's Health Recommended Mix and Breakfast Blend. The former includes almonds, dark chocolate covered raisins, cashews and cranberries; the latter cashews, almonds and fruit pieces. Each 1/4-cup serving contains 140 calories, 1 to 1.5 grams saturated fat (of 8 to 9 grams total), 10 to 15 milligrams sodium and 4 grams protein. Each is a good source of fiber with 4 grams per serving and a good source of vitamin E, magnesium, copper and manganese.      

By |2017-09-08T11:01:49-04:00April 1st, 2016|Food & Drinks, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Organic Valley Grassmilk Yogurt

Non-homogenized Organic Valley Grassmilk Yogurt, in plain and vanilla, is made from whole milk from 100 percent grass fed cows. This yogurt has higher levels of the the heart-healthy fatty acid (CLA) than yogurt from grain-fed cows. The vanilla is flavored with fair-trade vanilla and sweetened with unrefined cane sugar. Each 1-cup serving contains 150 calories, 5 grams saturated fat (of 8 grams total), 120 milligrams sodium and 8 grams protein.    

By |2017-09-08T11:01:57-04:00March 30th, 2016|Food & Drinks, xyz misc|0 Comments
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