TIP OF THE DAY: Watermelon Cocktails

[1] A Spicy Watermelon Margarita? Sure! (photo © STK LA). [2] A Watermelon Mojito. Here’s a mocktail version from The Merry Thought (photo © The Merry Thought). [3] Tajin seasoning, a versatile hot spice blend (photo © Tajin; see more about Tajin below.   If you’re buying a watermelon for the holiday weekend, buy a…
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PRODUCT: Justin’s Peanut Butter & Banana Chips Snack Packs

How do you enjoy bananas as a better-for-you snack? From the peel? With PB? On your cereal? With yogurt? As snack chips? On PB sandwich? Justin’s has created a new way: a better-for-you grab-and-go snack that combines Justin’s artisan peanut butter and organic bananas chips. Justin’s Original Peanut Butter + Banana Chips Snack Packs Justin’s…
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TIP OF THE DAY: 12 Ways To Use Toasted Marshmallows

National Toasted Marshmallow Day is August 30th—not a day of the year that begs for a steaming cup of cocoa. So we put on our thinking toques to see how to best use toasted marshmallows in the summer, and how to to toast them without a campfire or fireplace.   USE TOASTED MARSHMALLOWS FOR… S’mores,…
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TOP PICK OF THE WEEK: JonnyPops, A Smoothie On A Stick

JonnyPops in Banana Cinnamon & Cream and Strawberries & Cream. Each bite is a joy. [2] Look for this box. [3] A creative snack or breakfast: added to yogurt. You can also top a pie, or dip the whole bar in chocolate. All photos courtesy JonnyPops.   In 2011, still in college, Jonny Pop’s CEO…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Types Of Sashimi Rolls

You may not have great sushi chops—it takes years of training—but you can make a sashimi roll, as long as you have a sharp knife. What’s a sashimi roll? It’s sashimi ingredients wrapped in another piece of fish, a cucumber wrap, even nori (toasted seaweed). As long as there’s no vinegared (seasoned) rice, it’s not…
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