TIP OF THE DAY: Just Peachy—It’s National Peach Month

August is National Peach Month. If you normally enjoy a Mimosa (Champagne and orange juice), try a Bellini instead. It’s white peach purée and Prosecco, a sparkling Italian wine. Many specialty stores sell white peach purée, or you can order it online from Perfect Purée of Napa Valley, a a NIBBLE Top Pick Of The…
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PRODUCT: Award Winning Olive Oil, 20% Discount

Go for the gold: Try this year’s gold medal winner in the Tuscan olive oil category. Lovers of Tuscan olive oil: Cafaggio Extra Virgin Olive Oil was just awarded the Gold Medal at the 2009 Los Angeles County Fair. We haven’t tasted it, but Cafaggio has been described by its importer, Gustiamo (which sources the…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Super Shellfish

Today is National Oyster Day, so feast on a few. Oysters are chock full of protein and are low in calories. Oysters on the half shell make a great first course with Champagne or Chablis. Buy the largest, freshest oysters you can find and shuck them right before serving. Serve them with fresh lemon wedges.…
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GOURMET GIVEAWAY: Enter To Win GoPicnic Meals & Tree Top Trim Gift Baskets

This week’s Gourmet Giveaway is great for two particular groups: PRIZE #1: Parents, people on the go or people who deal with groups. You’ll want to enter to win GoPicnic meals. These attractive and convenient boxed meals are made of individual fun snacks such as tortilla chips and salsa, hummus and pita chips, tuna and…
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PRODUCT: Sunsweet Dried Philippine Pineapple

This dried pineapple will satisfy the most demanding sweet tooth (photo Emily Chang | © THE NIBBLE.   Dried fruit is a time-honored backpackers’ staple and children’s snack. It wins hearts for its nutritional value and sturdiness. It can add a burst of flavor to salads and baked goods. But it doesn’t always satisfy a…
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