condiments

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. Chutney is a condiment with South Asian roots that arrived in England and France sometime in the early 1600s. Chutneys are a savory side meant to balance a dish and can … 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. Kimmi Wernli grew up working in her family-owned Crazy Richard’s Peanut Butter Company. When her Dad retired she took over the reins of the company as President. Crazy Richard’s peanut butter … Read More

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As our food choices become increasingly more global and our taste for ethnic dishes grows, many recipes are suggesting sauces that you may have had little experience using. Ketchup, an all American favorite is being dressed up with ginger, fiery pepper and even truffles. Many Caribbean dishes call for banana ketchup, made from bananas rather … 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. Rojo’s Organic Salsa, sold in the refrigerated section of the supermarket, is as close to homemade salsa as you can get. We tasted Rojo’s Organic Salsa, Traditional Mild, Traditional Medium 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. Jarred pasta sauce has to be special for us to give a brand the thumbs up. Hoboken Farms gets a big thumbs up. It is rich and thick with nice chunks of … 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. 4th & Heart is an artisanal food brand that wants to bring ancient pantry foods into today’s kitchens. Their first product launch is a line of spreadable butters known as ghee which … 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. Hummustir is fresh hummus that you will not find in the refrigerator case at the supermarket. It is shelf-stable and does not need to be refrigerated until opened and mixed. Packed in … 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. Royal Hawaiian Orchards has just added two new products to their brand – All Natural Creamy Macadamia Butter and Macadamia Dark Chocolate Spread. Both are NonGMO Project Verified and kosher certified (OU). … 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. With all the milk substitutes on the market we were not sure what to expect from Banana Wave Bananamilk. We were pleasantly surprised at the mildly sweet taste, slightly thick smooth consistency, … 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. Most kids love peanut butter but many schools and camps designate themselves as a peanut free zone to protect kids with peanut allergies. This can put a crimp into lunch … Read More

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