TOP PICK OF THE WEEK: Antidote Chocolate Bars

Banana, chile and 77% cacao bar. Photo courtesy Antidote Chocolate.   People who like very dark chocolate and cacao nibs may find a surprising delight in Antidote Chocolate Bars. These innovative bars, made in Ecuador with Arriba Nacional cacao beans, are 50% conventionally roasted chocolate and 50% raw cacao nibs. The result is profound, earthy…
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VALENTINE GIFT: Sugar-Free Chocolate Hearts

If your Valentine loves chocolate but is on a sugar-restricted diet, the Choclatique artisans have the solution: Their Sweet Deceit 100% Sugar-Free Chocolate in heart shapes are certain to make someone happy. The assortment includes solids and truffles (chocolate ganache centers). The chocolates are also gluten- and nut-free and al-natural (no preservatives or artificial flavors).…
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PRODUCT: Food Should Taste Good Sweet Potato Chips

So delicious! Sweet potato chips in four flavors. Photo by Elvira Kalviste | THE NIBBLE.   Just in time for the Super Bowl, our favorite tortilla chip maker, Food Should Taste Good, has launched a line of superb sweet potato chips. Thick, super-crunchy and addictive, the line includes four popular chip flavors: Barbeque Original Salt…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Unscrambling The Myth Of Cholesterol In Eggs

Common misconceptions about dietary cholesterol and its impact on heart disease keep many people from eating eggs, despite their nutritional benefits and “comfort food” taste. However, almost 40 years of research* shows that healthy adults can enjoy an egg every day without significantly impacting their risk of heart disease. Since February is American Heart Month,…
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RECIPE: For Valentine’s Day, A Cherry Pomegranate Mojito

A ruby red Mojito for Valentine’s Day. Photo courtesy Benihana.   We’re starting our Valentine’s Day countdown with a twist on the classic Mojito, in ruby red. The recipe was developed by Benihana as part of its February “romantic cocktail” menu. CHERRY POMEGRANATE MOJITO RECIPE Ingredients For One Drink 4 lime wedges 8 mint leaves…
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