TOP PICK OF THE WEEK: Lightlife

A couple of months ago, we received an invitation to two industry events on the same evening. One was for the Lightlife brand of vegan “meat” products. The other was to the opening of celebrity chef Todd English’s new restaurant. We made plans to stop by and taste Lightlife, a product line we’d never tried,…
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PRODUCT: Pillsbury Sugar Free Brownies, Cake & Frosting

Cake lovers can be despondent if the doctor advises them to lay off the refined sugar. But thanks to Pillsbury, there’s no reason to go without delicious cakes and brownies. Delivering all of the flavor without the sugar, Pillsbury Sugar Free brownies, cakes and frostings can delight anyone. The treats include: Brownies in Chocolate Fudge…
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TOP PICK OF THE WEEK: Flavored Pasta

How about curry-flavored pasta? Photo byAngela Foto | IST.   Versatile, economical and a classic comfort food when topped with a tasty sauce and grated cheese: No wonder pasta is at the top of the list of foods beloved by Americans. What is traditionally served as a first course in Italy is most often served…
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GOURMET GIFT: Fresh-Picked Avocados & Avocado Recipes

A fresh-picked, healthy gift.   Last month we wrote about California Avocados Direct, a business started by a fourth-generation California farm family. The plump Hass avocados are fresh-picked to order and shipped that day, along with a note from the farmer about when they’ll be at peak ripeness (in about 10 days, so there’s plenty…
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MOTHER’S DAY GIFT IDEA: The Best Toffee

THE NIBBLE’s favorite toffee is agreat Mother’s Day gift. Photo courtesyEnstrom’s.   Combine chocolate, crunchiness and the most buttery almond toffee we’ve ever had, and you get a great gift idea for Mother’s Day, just 10 days away. We’ve enjoyed lots of good toffee, but Enstrom’s is number one on our list. The company makes…
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