TIP OF THE DAY: 5 Veggie Tricks For More Flavor, Fewer Calories

[1] Mashed leafy greens is a variation of Irish colcannon, without all the butter (photo Hannah Kaminsky | Bittersweet Blog). [2] Baked zucchini chips served with Thai Coconut Curry Hummus from Hope Foods. [3] You can add anything to a shaved Brussels sprouts or slaw mix. Try this recipe from The Beach House Kitchen.  …
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TIP OF THE DAY: Reduce Pizza Carbs With These 3 Ideas

[1] Baked bell peppers with pizza stuffing (photo courtesy The Pampered Chef). [2] Another way to enjoy pizza toppings: zucchini-based pizza boats (photo courtesy Lucero Olive Oil). [3] For a crust-free experience, use this as inspiration: pile up the vegetables and use less cheese. This re-creation of Goldberg Pizzeria’s SMOG is lovingly re-created by Grand…
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PRODUCTS OF THE WEEK: Flavored Tortilla Chips, Lactose-Free Coffee Creamer

We enjoy these two contenders at home, and also give them as small gifts. 1. AL CHIPINO FLAVORED TORTILLA CHIPS For a tortilla chip lover, AL Chipino’s creative flavors are fun food. AL Chipino is a tortilla chip brand seasoned with global flavors. THey’re fun for entertaining or gifting to a tortilla chip lover. AL…
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GIFT PICK: Limited-Edition Sparkling Peppermint Hint Water

[1] Limited-edition Sparkling Peppermint Hint. Get yours now; it will be gone in January. [2] America’s favorite peppermint water, original Peppermint Hint (still water; both photos courtesy Hint).   Hint, a pioneer in flavored, unsweetened water, has been a hit with us since we first discovered it—way back in 2006 (here’s the review). Following the…
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GIFT PICK: Little Snowie 2 Snow Cone Machine (Frozen Cocktails, Anyone?)

Some might think that snow cones are for kids, but they’d be wrong. Some think they’re only for cooling off on a hot day, but that’s wrong, too. For ice-cream-loving dieters, the lactose-intolerant, vegans, kosher eaters and lovers of wine and spirits, they’re an alternative to ice cream, 365 days a year. We’re not talking…
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