PRODUCT: Nothin’ But Snack Bars

Jerri Graham, founder of Nothin’ But Premium Foods, had some of the same concerns of many people who carefully read nutrition labels. She realized that the snack bars her family enjoyed were lacking. “Everything was either loaded with artificial protein powders or a ‘log’ of foodstuff that left much to be desired,” she says. “So,…
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TOP PICK OF THE WEEK: Lärabar’s Renula “Granola”

The Lärabar brand of healthy, gluten free energy bars (now owned by General Mills) has reinvented granola. They call their new product Renola. The reinvention substitutes nuts for the traditional oats in granola. As a result, Renola is grain free, gluten free, soy-free and dairy-free. It is certified kosher by OU. It’s also crunchy and…
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PRODUCT: Petite Crème From Stonyfield

New Petite Crème, a creamy yogurt alternative without the tang of yogurt. Photo courtesy Stonyfield.   The category of Greek yogurt has exploded in the U.S. Is there anyone who isn’t eating it? The Greek category accounts for 47% of all U.S. yogurt sales. Yes! A large enough number of people don’t care for the…
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PRODUCT: Pistachio Chewy Bites

A favorite snack: chewy pistachio bites. Photo by Elvira Kalviste | THE NIBBLE.   While several of us tried to determine the name of the company, we all agreed: These Pistachio Chewy Bites are good stuff. Simple and nutritious, they’re a blend of roasted pistachios and dried cranberries, bound in a honey-like mix of two…
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Homemade Lollipops For National Lollipop Day

[1] Your homemade lollipops can be free-form with inclusions, like the bits of flower petals above (photo © Sacred Sweets).   Looking for a fun activity? How about making lollipops? Today is National Lollipop Day July 20th, and Exploratorium has a recipe that lets you be a lollipop chef. You can make favorite flavors that…
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