TOP PICK OF THE WEEK: Metromint

Zero calories, great chocolate flavor. Photo by Hannah Kaminsky | THE NIBBLE. Our favorite non-caloric chocolate treat is Metromint Chocolatemint water. Metromint Peppermint water launched in 2004. People who love a vibrant, minty water are fans. The company then developed additional flavors with less mint intensity to appeal to a broader market, and last year…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Flavored Mustards For Taste & Dieting

Roquefort mustard Laurent du Clos is one of our passions. For New Year’s dieters: Flavored mustards can transform a dish, adding almost no calories but intense notes of tarragon, basil, Roquefort or lemon to your sandwich, vinaigrette, potato salad or charcuterie. Or create a delicious crust on chicken, fish, beef, lamb or pork. Think of…
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CONTEST: Do You Have A Great Strawberry Recipe?

Florida winter strawberries. Photo courtesy Florida Strawberry Growers Association. Home cooks and culinary professionals can compete for cash in the first “Florida Strawberries—A Taste of Summer All Winter Long Recipe Contest,” sponsored by the Florida Strawberry Growers Association and “Taste of the South Magazine.” The entry categories are Starters or Salsas; Salads; Sweets and Best…
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TIP OF THE DAY: A Sweeter Hostess Gift

Happy Thanksgiving! If you’re a guest at Thanksgiving dinner today, you’ve most likely picked up a gift for your host or hostess. But for future dinner parties, find out if anyone on the guest list is on a sugar-restricted diet. Then, let other guests bring the traditional bottle of wine. You can help out the…
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PRODUCT: French Meadow Bakery Gluten Free Bread

French Meadow Bakery’s Whole Grain Bread, Sandwich Bread and Italian Rolls. Photo by Hannah Kaminsky | THE NIBBLE. French Meadow Bakery makes certified organic and gluten-free products that are casein-free, lactose-free and peanut-free, as well as kosher (parve). We recently tasted a selection of company’s gluten-free line of breads and cakes. When we taste gluten-free…
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