TOP PICK OF THE WEEK: Grandma Hoerner’s Apple Pouches

Grandma Hoerner’s is a company that makes Big Slice Apples, one of our favorite new snacks and toppings. Big Slice Apples were first cooked in Grandma Hoerner’s farm kitchen in Kansas in the late 1800s, made from apples straight from the orchard. Grandson, Duane McCoy, rcalling the wonderful big slices of cooked apples from his…
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PRODUCT: Justin’s Peanut Butter & Banana Chips Snack Packs

How do you enjoy bananas as a better-for-you snack? From the peel? With PB? On your cereal? With yogurt? As snack chips? On PB sandwich? Justin’s has created a new way: a better-for-you grab-and-go snack that combines Justin’s artisan peanut butter and organic bananas chips. Justin’s Original Peanut Butter + Banana Chips Snack Packs Justin’s…
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FOOD FUN: Savory Mashed Potato Waffles Recipe

[1] Turn leftover mashed potatoes into waffles for breakfast or brunch (photo © Idaho Potato Commission). [2] Top the waffles with salsa, syrup or this pineapple-jalapeno salsa recipe from Whole Foods Markets (photo © Whole Foods).   What to do with leftover mashed potatoes? You can heat them up, make Shepherd’s Pie, or whip up…
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Vietnamese Cabbage Slaw, a.k.a. Cole Slaw, Recipe

[1] Vietnamese slaw, made with a fish sauce-accented vinaigrette (photo © The Cheesecake Factory. [2] Conventional American cole slaw with mayonnaise (photo © Blu Restaurant | NYC [alas, now closed]). [3] Vietnamese fish sauce (photo © Red Boat).   So many slaws, so little time! On summer weekends, we try different slaw recipes and different…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Rice Paper For Fun Food & Serious Food

Top: Vietnamese Summer rolls with shrimp (here’s the recipe from Sally’s Baking Addiction. Second: Vietnamese Spring Rolls with added fruit (photo California Strawberry Commission). Third: Rice paper wrappers (photo © Denzel Green | CooksInfo.com). Bottom: Traditional packaging (photo Three Ladies Brand).   ABOUT RICE PAPER Rice paper is a name for everything different products, including…
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