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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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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. Uncle Matt’s Organic is the oldest organic juice company in the US, founded in 1999 by Matt McLean, the real life uncle to 10 nieces and nephews. Uncle Matt’s Organic produces … 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. For a late summer barbecue both these brands will satisfy anyone on your guest list. True Story makes deli meats, sausages, hot dogs, and fresh pork products. As one of our tasters … Read More

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Many buy organic foods to avoid pesticides but contrary to what most people believe, over 100 different pesticides can be used by organic farmers. All farmers, whether they are organic or conventional, employ strategies to protect their crops. The difference is the type of pesticides used. Organic farmers tend to use natural substances such as … Read More

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Food shoppers’ attitudes are changing when it comes to deciding which foods are healthy choices for themselves and their families and which foods represent their values. This wide variation in needs and acceptability is an enormous challenge for food companies and supermarkets. As many as three-quarters of all food shoppers make buying decisions based on … 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. Launched less than two years ago DeeBee’s TeaPops  are an organic, vegan, non-GMO (no genetically modified ingredients), kosher (KOF-K), tea-based frozen novelty. The company was founded by Dionne Laslo-Baker, PhD who wanted to offer her family 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. Wholly Wholesome organic frozen pie shells are excellent products. We recently tasted the Traditional and Whole Wheat varieties. The whole wheat was our favorite – flaky with a sweet nutty flavor. … Read More

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We’ve never meet a kid who doesn’t love mac & cheese. Annie’s has expanded its macaroni and cheese products with the introduction of three Macaroni & Cheese Mircowavable Cups: Real Aged Cheddar, White Cheddar, and Rice Pasta & Cheddar which is gluten-free. Each was easy to prepare: add cold water to a fill line, heat, add … Read More

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Surveys consistently show that people believe that labeling foods organic means they are healthier for you. That is not necessarily true. Organic means the food is farmed or ground by strict guidelines that restrict the use of synthetic pesticides, fertilizers, growth hormones, antibiotics and genetically modified organisms. That’s good for both you and the environment … 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.  Sprout baby food has enlarged its brand offerings with new options for both babies and toddlers. We had our 3-year old taster sample some of the toddler choices. Crispy Fruit & Veggie … Read More

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