PRODUCT: Cascadian Farm Organic Protein Bars

For breakfast on the go and better snacking, we’ve been enjoying Cascadian Farm’s new chewy granola bars in Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip and Honey Roasted Nut. Most varieties of Cascadian Farm granola bars (and other granola bar brands) contain 2-4 grams of protein. The new protein bars use organic pea protein to amp up the…
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PRODUCT: Veri Soda, Organic & Low Calorie

When “natural” isn’t good enough for you, go all the way. That’s what the makers of Veri Organic Soda did, creating a line of USDA certified organic and low-calorie soda (the first organic and low calorie line), sweetened with organic cane sugar and organic stevia. It’s very flavorful soda with modest calories, no artificial ingredients…
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PRODUCT: Shelf Stable Pacific Organic Hummus

Way back in 2006, we received samples of shelf-stable hummus in jars. From a brother and sister-led company called Salt & Vinegar, we felt the manufacturers had nailed a need in the rapidly growing hummus market: hummus that didn’t require refrigeration. The fledgling company didn’t make it; and since then, the hummus category has exploded…
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PRODUCT: Little Miracles Organic Energy Bottled Tea

When we first received sample bottles of Little Miracles Organic Energy, we thought they were organic energy drinks. Not exactly. They’re delicious tea and fruit juice blends, sweetened with agave, a better alternative to refined sugar. They lack some of the conventional energy drink kickers, like guarana, a berry that is more caffeine-intense than coffee…
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RECIPE: Tofu & Tomato Skewers

Tasty tofu and tomato skewers. Photo courtesy Nutrition.org.   We love mozzarella and tomatoes. Caprese salad is a favorite, along with skewers of mozarella balls with cherry tomatoes and basil leaves. But we’re also trying to eat more vegan dishes, part of our personal commitment to save the planet. (Animal methane is the leading cause…
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