DRINKS: Hella Bitters & Soda

Ever since we discovered bitters in college, we’ve regularly enjoyed bitters and soda—heavy on the bitters. Using Angostura, the only brand most people knew at the time, it added a reddish color to the club soda, with a very spicy ginger flavor. We called it “unsweetened ginger beer.” We often have bitters and soda with…
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HOLIDAY GIFT: Artisan Cheeses & Cheese Spreads For Thanksgiving

[1] Party Perfect cheese selection (all photos © Mozzarella Company). [2] The Thanksgiving Special. [3] Holiday Spreadables. [4] A close-up of the Mascarpone Torta. You can buy them individually, in four flavors.   For your favorite turophile (cheese lover), how about a selection of artisan cheeses from one of America’s great cheesemakers, Paula Lambert, founder…
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TOP PICK OF THE WEEK: Schmacon, The Best Beef Bacon

[1] Schmacon and eggs (all photos © Schmacon). [2] A Schmacon Cheeseburger (photo © Miguel Andrade | Unsplash). [3] Use Schmacon wherever you’d use bacon. Here, Schmacon with a peanut butter dip. Now that’s snacking! [4] Gotta love the Schmacon logo. [5] Schmacon at Costco.   The creator of Schmacon Certified Angus Beef® Bacon, smoked…
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HALLOWEEN FUN: Oreo Cookie Pop With A Special Creme Drizzle

If you read THE NIBBLE regularly, you know how much we like Cookie Pop and Candy Pop, by Snack Pop. These inspired snacks coat popcorn with favorite candy and cookie flavors. Parent company SNAX-Sational Brands has done deals with some of America’s favorite snack brands to create: Butterfinger Candy Pop, Chips Ahoy! Cookie Pop, Oreo…
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PRODUCT: Violife Vegan Cheese

October is National American Cheese Month. How about some vegan cheese? It’s amazing how vegan cheeses have improved from the original soy-based products, thanks to more people demanding non-dairy foods. Vegan products are not just for vegans, but people who are: Avoiding cholesterol Kosher Lactose-intolerant (or have other milk allergies) Sustainable living advocates   We’d…
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