PRODUCT: Nothin’ But Snack Bars

Jerri Graham, founder of Nothin’ But Premium Foods, had some of the same concerns of many people who carefully read nutrition labels. She realized that the snack bars her family enjoyed were lacking. “Everything was either loaded with artificial protein powders or a ‘log’ of foodstuff that left much to be desired,” she says. “So,…
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Classic Peach Pie Recipe & How To Ripen Peaches Quickly

To us, summer means fresh peach pie—a flavor that’s not easy to come by commercially. To enjoy its pleasures, you’ve got to bake your own. When summer peaches are ripe and juicy, they don’t need a whole lot else to make a terrific pie. In this recipe, an optional tablespoon of dark rum “takes it…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Eggplant, Three Ways

From noodle-free lasagna to vegetable soup or gumbo to a goat cheese and eggplant sandwich, eggplant is a versatile ingredient. It can find its way into caponata*, casseroles, dips, mixed grilled veggies, pasta dishes, stews and more. Eggplant is low in calories and fat, while boasting a high fiber content. While available year-round, summer is…
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PRODUCT: Outer Spice No Salt & Low Salt Spice Blends

Outer Spice aims to be the gourmet’s version of Mrs. Dash. Low Salt and No Salt seasoning blends are made from the finest, quality ingredients. The blends are made from whole, freshly ground herbs and spices. The line debuts with two no-salt blends, original and spicy, and two low-salt blends, ditto. The blends are all-natural,…
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TOP PICK OF THE WEEK: Chillsner Beer Cooler

Chill that beer in a minute. Photo courtesy Hewy Wine Chillers.   We’re quite enamored of the Corkcicle, a reusable, gel-filled plastic icicle. Kept in the freezer until you need it, it becomes a wine cooler and bottle stopper that chills down a bottle of wine or maintains the temperature of an already chilled bottle.…
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