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.
It is only natural as the Greek yogurt craze continues to spread that we will see Greek yogurt used as an ingredient in other food categories. Rickland Orchards has developed Greek Yogurt Bars in 8 flavors – Blueberry Acai, Cherry Almond, Toasted Coconut, Cranberry Almond, Apple & Honey, Orchard Peach, Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter (our favorite) and Strawberry. Each bar is made of granola, fruit, and nuts dipped in Greek yogurt. The fruit flavors are all very pleasant, natural to the fruit taste, and not overly sweet… … Read More
Start your meal light. A clear or light soup, shrimp cocktail, or a salad with nonfat dressing fills you up and takes time to eat. They help take the edge off your appetite reduce the amount of calories eaten at a meal. … Read More
Wheat is the most widely consumed grain in the US grown in 42 of our 50 states. Man has been cultivating it for the last 10,000 years and Americans eat over 135 pounds of wheat flour each year in bread, cereal, pasta, cakes, and cookies. Did you know: The US exports 50% of the wheat … 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.
Innovation is often defined as a simple twist on the ordinary. Campbell Soup is always innovating their product line. Tomato soup, which was first produced in 1897, is one of the top-ten grocery items purchased and eaten by more than 25 million people each week. It is Campbell’s bestselling soup. The company is now offering some newer tomato variations alongside their old standard… … Read More
Salt and calcium don’t mix. Eating too much salt makes your body lose calcium. Americans average 1 and 3 teaspoons of salt daily – go easy. … Read More
Get equal performance, more nutrients and pay far less. Yes, energy drinks hydrate but with added caffeine and other stimulating compounds they may also create a diuretic effect. Couple bananas with zero calorie plain water and you still come out ahead. In a recent study trained cyclists were fed bananas or a sports drink during a … 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.
popchips spelled with a lower case “p” has extended the product line to include stone-ground, corn masa-based, popped tortilla chips. We reviewed the original popchips and noted that our taste-testers enjoyed them. The same can be said for the tortilla chips… … Read More
As fruit ripens and changes color, powerful, health promoting antioxidants are formed. Eating sweet, ripe fruit supports your immune system and protects your health. … Read More
Nuts have undergone a total transformation in the last few years. Once shunned as high in fat we now know that nuts are loaded with healthy fats which can add flavor and satisfaction to meals and snacks. Some promising research also suggests that not all the fat from nuts is completely absorbed, which could be … Read More
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.
It is estimated that only 30% of recyclable material is collected and put into the recycling system. Flings has developed pop-up recycling bins that can be reused a number of times. … Read More
