TIP OF THE DAY: Pasta & Breadcrumbs

For crunch, toss breadcrumbs on your pasta (photo © Monkey Business | Fotolia).   In southern Italy, toasted breadcrumbs, instead of grated cheese, are often sprinkled over pasta. You don’t even need a sauce for this authentic recipe—just toss the pasta in extra virgin olive oil. The custom survives in the U.S. largely as macaroni…
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TOP PICK OF THE WEEK: Riceworks Rice Chips

Love a crunchy snack? Want a healthier one? Try rice chips, made of two whole grains: brown rice and corn. We love them so much, we can’t stop eating them. There are six flavors, from sweet Baked Cinnamon to Salsa Fresca, Sea Salt, Sweet Chili and Tangy BBQ. While we heartily devoured every flavor, the…
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PRODUCT: Chili Chocolate Sauce & Caramel Sauce

Our new favorite chocolate sauce is Three Chilies Chocolate Sauce from The King’s Cupboard. The excellent Three Chilies Caramel Sauce is the runner up, only because we prefer chocolate to caramel. Imagine ice cream that is both hot and cold. That’s what you get when you pour Three Chilies Chocolate Sauce on it. The cayenne,…
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PRODUCT: PopCorners Popcorn Chips

Perky, triangle-shaped chips are a hit. Photo by Katharine Pollak | THE NIBBLE. Is it a new way to enjoy popcorn or a new way to enjoy chips? Either way, PopCorners, “the new shape of popcorn,” is sure to please, in Butter Sea Salt and White Cheddar flavors. Air popped, the chips have the crunch…
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GOURMET GIVEAWAY: Tribe Origins Hummus

All flavors except Original have a zesty topping that is attractive as well as flavorful. Photo courtesy TribeHummus.com. Love hummus? Looking for a healthy way to get your family to eat more veggies or healthier snacks? Want something other than chips to serve with wine or beer? Serve a variety of crudités (raw vegetables) with…
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