PRODUCT: Beanitos Bean Chips

Enjoy a healthy crunch. Photo by Hannah Kaminsky | THE NIBBLE. Perhaps you converted from potato chips to tortilla chips in the interest of better nutrition. And you went from fried chips to baked chips. Now, you can go one step further with Beanitos—two flavors of bean chips with more protein, Omega 3s and fiber.…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Pairing Fine Cheddar

Americans tend to pair Cheddars with apples and grapes. That’s OK with supermarket Cheddars. But farmstead Cheddars—artisan Cheddars—are complex, full-flavored cheeses that go well with a wide range of accompaniments. Try figs and dates or mostarda—glazed fruits in a mustard sauce. In summer months, Cheddar with a sliced vine-ripened tomato (sprinkled with sea salt), celery…
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CULINARY EDUCATION: Great Classes At Institute For Culinary Education

Mad about macaroons? Learn how to make thesefab confections at ICE. Photo of Mad Mac Macaroons, a NIBBLE Top Pick Of The Week, by Claire Freiermann | THE NIBBLE. Are you in greater New York? Are you planning a trip? If so, in-between the shows, restaurants and shopping, plan to take one of the culinary…
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ENTERTAINING: “Best Picture” Oscar Cocktails

Still pondering how to make your Oscar party a standout? The Hilton Chicago/Indian Lakes Resort has an easy solution. Their mixologists developed cocktails in honor of the Best Picture nominees, styled to complement the theme of the film. The cocktails are very easy to make, leaving you all the time you need to focus on…
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