PRODUCT: More Gluten-Free Whole Grain Chex

Look at two of the hottest food trends—whole grain and gluten-free. Every one of us needs more whole grain in our diet, and one out of 133 people have celiac disease, an autoimmune disorder that requires a gluten-free diet. (Still more have simple wheat allergies.) Corn and rice, among other grains, are naturally gluten free.…
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PRODUCT: Mezzetta Tamed Jalapeño Peppers

Don’t come near our jar of Mezzetta Deli-Sliced Tamed Jalapeño Peppers—we’re saving them all for ourselves. Our favorite new condiment, these pickled jalapeño slices solve a problem as they add exciting new flavor to franks, burgers, sandwiches (any, but don’t forget grilled cheese!), salads, omelets, dips, relish trays and as long a list of savory…
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PRODUCT: Somersaults Crunchy Snack Nuggets

Some people would turn somersaults to find a crunchy new snack. But you need only open a bag of Somersaults, an interesting new, all natural snack cooked up in Berkeley, California by the Somersault Snack Co. Focusing on protein, fiber and balanced nutrition—“mindful munching”—these crunchy nuggets, the size of a nickel, are made from sunflower…
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RECIPE: Orange Madeleines & More

Madeleines are small buttery cakes with a distinctive shell shape. This French delight is named for Mary Magdalen (the French name for Magdalen is Madeleine). Food historians believe that the recipe originated with nuns from a convent once dedicated to her, as nuns traditionally raised money by baking and selling sweets. Many people liken the…
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