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We enjoy trying new kitchen gadgets. Some are great. Some don’t measure up and some become staples in our kitchen. See what you think. Thermapen ONE by ThermoWorks (Thermapen ONE | ThermoWorks) is an instant read food thermometer that works in one second. When we read that in the brand’s information, we found it hard … Read More

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We love to try new foods. Some are great. Some don’t measure up and some become staples in our kitchen. See what you think. Since 1985 Old Amsterdam Cheese has been producing premium, aged gouda cheese. Aged gouda is a washed-curd cheese. Washed-curd cheeses are produced by removing whey and adding water to wash the … Read More

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We love to try new foods. Some are great. Some don’t measure up and some become staples in our kitchen. See what you think. Ella’s Flats are an all-seed crisp that can be used as a cracker or chip alternative. They are sugar-free, preservative-free, protein-rich, grain-free, NonGMO Project Verified and Certified Gluten Free. Ella’s Flats … Read More

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We love to try new foods. Some are great. Some don’t measure up and some become staples in our kitchen. See what you think. Coyotas Tortillas (1) COYOTAS Cassava Flour Tortillas ll Grain Free Gluten Free Paleo Vegan makes gluten/grain free, vegan tortillas by switching traditional wheat flour and lard with cassava flour and coconut … Read More

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We love to try new foods. Some are great. Some don’t measure up and some become staples in our kitchen. See what you think. Beans are an inexpensive, nutrient-rich, fiber-rich, protein-alternative that is not only good for the environment and your health but they fit into the advice to eat a more plant-friendly diet. Yet … Read More

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To make food dates more useful to shoppers, more brands have adopted the USE BY and BEST IF USED BY dating system to prevent the consumption of unsafe food and to prevent food waste. Even with this more universal approach to food dating shoppers are confused. In a study published in the Journal of Nutrition … Read More

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Serious bakers know that flour is easily compacted or aerated depending on how it is handled. If you dip a measuring cup into a flour container and sweep across the cup to even out the measurement – called dip and sweep – the measurement can change with the force of the scoop which will cram … Read More

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We love to try new foods. Some are great. Some don’t measure up and some become staples in our kitchen. See what you think. Minute Rice came on the market in the 1940s making rice quick and easy to prepare. It was a very simple twist on a convenient food. The rice was cooked and … Read More

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We love to try new foods. Some are great. Some don’t measure up and some become staples in our kitchen. See what you think. Forij Superfood Granola produces two types of granola both of which contain functional mushroom extracts sourced from Maine. Superfood Granola Cinnamon Energize contains cordyceps extract and lion’s main extract. Recommended by … Read More

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We love to try new foods. Some are great. Some don’t measure up and some become staples in our kitchen. See what you think. Ethel’s Dessert Bars (Ethel’s Baking Co. – Gluten-Free Dessert Bars & Cookies (ethels.com) founded in 2011 by Jill Bommarito whose extended family had been dealing with celiac disease for decades. Jill … Read More

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