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.
Almost everyone has a bottle of vanilla in their cupboard. We often take this humble flavoring for granted but adding vanilla to a recipe can have a marked effect on the end product. Not only does it add the distinct vanilla flavor but it boosts other flavors. In small amounts it enhances chocolate, coffee, fruit and nut flavors. When used with citrus it covers the acid bite.
Nielsen-Massey produces excellent vanilla products. We recently tasted two.
Organic Madagascar Bourbon Pure Vanilla Extract does not contain bourbon. The term is a geographic reference to the Bourbon Islands – Madagascar, Comoro, Reunion, Seychelles and Mauritius – off the coast of Africa. These islands are one of the four major vanilla producing areas in the world. This product has a vibrant vanilla flavor and aroma. It is USDA certified organic, gluten free, and kosher (cRc)… … Read More
You’re trying to lose weight, lower your cholesterol, or eat less sodium. At home you do fine. But, then a colleague asks you out to lunch, you meet friends for dinner, or you attend a family gathering, you lose your resolve. Why do many of us check our good intentions and good eating habits at … Read More
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.
Fruit snacks are flooding the market as the government and policy making agencies are encouraging Americans to eat more fruits and veggies daily. All-fruit bars are a natural alternative to cereal and energy bars. We recently looked at two brands.
That’s It bars are just that, 2 ingredients pressed into a bar – Apple Apricot, Apple Cherry, and Apple Pear. Each flavor has 100 calories and 3 grams of fiber. They are kosher, vegan, and gluten-free. Each bar tasted like the fruit variety. Apple Apricot was tangy sweet, Apple Cherry pleasantly sweet, and Apple Pear had the mildest fruit flavor. All 3 bars were far less sweet than most products in this category because there are no sweeteners or fruit juice concentrates added… … Read More
Cantaloupe rinds can carry bacteria that cause a foodborne disease that can causes fever, diarrhea, nausea and stomachache. To reduce your risk: Purchase melons that are not bruised Refrigerate melons until ready to eat Wash melons with cool tap water Wash your hands and utensils after handling melons … Read More
One simple change in your diet can reap some pretty big results. Eating whole grains every day reduces your risk for diabetes, cancer, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and will keep you slimmer. Impressed? You should be. This is one of the easiest food switches you can make. It’s hard to get people to eat … Read More
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.
Crazy Cuizine is a brand of Day-Lee Foods, producing a small quality line of Asian frozen foods.
We recently tasted three of their products, Chicken Potstickers, Teriyaki Chicken and Mandarin Orange Chicken. All three are fully cooked and simply need to be reheated and served. They were all excellent products… … Read More
It’s true! Several cups of black tea (the stuff in teabags) can suppress the bacteria that cause cavities and the build up of plaque. … Read More
We’ve been told that 1 to 3 alcoholic drinks a day are healthy. Does this advice hold true as we get older? Baby boomers may be in for a rude awakening. Newer information is showing that low to moderate intakes of alcohol have a negative effect on health as we age. Thirty-eight percent of men … Read More
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.
Every so often a new food product is introduced that is not only healthy, but just plain fun. Grapple apples are exactly that.
Grapple apples start as either Washington State Gala or Fuji apples. Using a patented process the apples are gently bathed in a 100% food grade grape flavor solution. We are not talking about bubble gum artificial grape flavor. The apples both smell and taste of a delicate, subtle Concord grape flavor. You crunch into the apple while experiencing a mild grape smell and taste. The grape flavor does not overpower the original apple but blends with it in taste and texture for a mouthful of fun. Kids will love these apples… … Read More
Eat chocolate, wine and tea. All are rich in flavonoids and improve brain performance. … Read More
