PRODUCT: Tribe Harvest Carrot & Ginger Hummus

Kudos to Tribe Hummus for advancing the enjoyment of this healthful spread and snack. In addition to a hefty standard line-up, the company continues to produce limited edition flavors to please the palate. The current limited edition, Limited Batch Herb Infused Olive Oil, is a delight, spiced with sesame seeds and za’atar† (also spelled zahtar),…
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STOCKING STUFFER: Chocolate Covered Pretzel Crisps

We love Pretzel Crisps year-round. The flat, bite-size pretzels are terrific for snacking from the bag, dipping into hummus or other dip favorite, topping with peanut butter and a slice of apple, or turning them into canapés, topped with cheese, ham, smoked salmon and so forth. Throughout the year, Pretzel Crisps are available in Original…
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TIP: Christmas Pie Crust Cutters

Use pie crust cutters for a professional effect. Photo courtesy Williams-Sonoma.   Make your holiday pies Christmas-special with decorative crust cutters. The cutters make it easy to add seasonal fun to your pies. Just press them into the dough to form appliqués to go atop the pie, or to create cut-out designs in a pie’s…
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FOOD HOLIDAY: National Lager Day

Samuel Adams’ Winter Lager is available on tap, in bottles and cans. Photo courtesy Samuel Adams.   December 10th is National Lager Day. If you’re like most, you people can’t articulate the difference between lager and ale. So we’ll start with five fun lager facts from our friends at Samuel Adams, and then go on…
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RECIPE: Better-For-You-Holiday Desserts

An alternative to apple pie using Apple Pie Yogurt. Photo courtesy Yoplait.   Looking for sweet relief from high-calorie holiday desserts? Yoplait’s limited edition winter yogurt flavors can fill in. The new flavors include Greek 100 Caramel Macchiato, Greek Cinnamon Roll, Original Coconut Caramel and Light Chocolate Mint. Refreshing from the cup, they can also…
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