PRODUCTS: Cheez-It Duoz, Pacific Organics Creme Fraiche Soups & More

[1] Bet you can’t eat just one box (photo courtesy Cheez-It | Kellogg’s)! [2] Rich and creamy. Enjoy a bowl or just a mini-cup (photo courtesy Pacific Foods).   Last week’s product tastings yielded these favorites: snacks, soups and condiments. 1. CHEEZ-IT DUOZ Can you resist the sweet and salty combination of caramel popcorn with…
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ST. PATRICK’S DAY: Green Tahini Dip & Sauce Recipe

[1] Use this dip with crudités. It’s very nutritious, and so much better for you than dips made with mayonnaise and sour cream (both photos courtesy Seed And Mill). [2] For a more sophisticated take on crudités, use green and red endive leaves.   How about a green dip and sauce for St. Patrick’s Day?…
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TOP PICK OF THE WEEK: The Best Coconut Yogurt, From The Coconut Collaborative

[1] One of four flavors of yogurt from The Coconut Collaborative (photo courtesy The Coconut Collaborative). [2] Dessert pots in Lemon Ganache (above) or Chocolate Ganache (next photo) pack a lot of flavor into a small but satisfying size (photo courtesy The Coconut Collaborative | Facebook). [3] The Chocolate Ganache pot (photo courtesy Flicking The…
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Trending Ways To Serve Falafel & A Falafel Party Bar

For those who don’t know falafel: It’s a vegan, protein-rich, fiber-rich, gluten*-and-other-allergen-free ball—sometimes a patty—of goodness, fried† to crunchy crispiness (photo #1), that has captivated food lovers the world over. It’s so meaty and chewy that newbies often don’t realize it’s meatless. The ingredients include mashed chickpeas, fava beans, or a combination. In better recipes,…
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TOP PICK OF THE WEEK: Rau Chocolate Drink

[1] Raw chocolate drinks are made from organic cacao beans (all photos courtesy Rau | Facebook). [2] We drink Rau from the bottle, but you can choose your vessel. [3] Coconut lovers: You have another reason to be happy. [4] Rau’s recipe for Chocolate Oat Brownie Batter oatmeal: 1/2 cup oats, 1/2 tablespoon cocoa powder,…
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