PRODUCT: Lavender Tea

We wonder if the people who approved the name “Breakfast In Paris” for lavender tea have been to France. If they had, they’d know that lavender-accented foods do not abound in Paris. You’ll find them way south in Provence, where the lavender is grown. Perhaps the namers knew that, but felt that “Breakfast in Provence”…
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PRODUCT: Yasso Yogurt Pops

Sea Salt Caramel, an inspired flavor. Photo courtesy Yasso.   Yasso’s new yogurt pop flavors are more exciting than the original crop, and we’ve been enjoying every one: Chocolate Fudge Dark Chocolate Raspberry (raspberry dipped in dark chocolate) Mint Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Cup (a PB pop dipped in dark chocolate) Sea Salt Caramel  …
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PRODUCT: Pamela’s Figgies & Jammies Are Better Than Fig Newtons

It you like Fig Newtons—or wish you liked them more—there’s a better “Newton” in town. It’s called Figgies & Jammies and the cookies are from Pamela’s Products, maker of delicious gluten-free cookies, bars and mixes. The flavors include: Mission Fig Blueberry & Fig Raspberry & Fig Strawberry & Fig   Filled with real Mission figs…
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TOP PICK OF THE WEEK: Protein Bakery, Delicious Bites With Extra Protein

“Fitness is my business, baking is my passion,” says Stephen Charles Lincoln, a fitness instructor who enjoys a good brownie and cookie. Way back in 1999, he created the Protein Bakery to bake goodies amped up with whey protein, undetectable to the palate. We only heard about it recently, but we’re thrilled with the result:…
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JULY 4th FOOD: Terra Chips Stripes & Blues

Yes, there’s a perfect potato chip for July 4th Weekend: Terra Chips Stripes & Blues. These delectable chips are a blend of striped beets (chiogga beets), sweet potatoes (with some beet juice concentrate for color) and blue potatoes, which create the patriotic red, white and blue mix. They’re seasoned with a pinch of sea salt.…
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