TOP PICK OF THE WEEK: Schmacon Beef Bacon

The producer calls Schmacon “beef’s answer to bacon.” It looks like bacon and smells bacon; it cooks like bacon–preferably in the oven for maximum crispness, although it can be cooked in a frying pan. The result, crisp strips of Schmacon, tastes of beef instead of pork, but with the smoky, sweet spirit of bacon. A…
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TOP PICK OF THE WEEK: Made In Nature Coconut Chips

Madagascar Vanilla Coconut Chips. Photo courtesy Made In Nature.   The new Made In Nature Organic Toasted Coconut Chips are a big hit with THE NIBBLE team. We love them for snacking and garnishing. Crunchy, health-tasting and versatile, we enjoyed the original plain toasted coconut chips. But the flavored versions are even better, and each…
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Melon Cocktails With Grey Goose Le Melon Vodka

[1] The new infused vodka from Grey Goose: Le Melon (photo © Grey Goose). [2] Use cantaloupe or one of its relatives (e.g. Persian), or substitute honeydew (photo © Good Eggs).   News for melon lovers or the many fans of Grey Goose Le Poire vodka: It now has a fruity little sister, Le Melon.…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Halloween Beer

How about a bottle of Dark Lord? Photo courtesy Singlehop.com.   Yesterday we presented a table’s worth of wines that are perfect for Halloween. With names like Phantom, Sinister Hand and Velvet Devil, they add fun to the occasion. Check ‘em out. Today, it’s beer. Our source is the new book, “The Brewtal Truth Guide…
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Nitrite-Free Fearless Franks From Niman Ranch

Trade up to better franks. Photo courtesy Niman Ranch.   Yesterday when we put the dogs on the barbie, they were uncured Fearless Franks from Niman Ranch. Not all hot dogs are created equal. Many supermarket brands are full of fat instead of meat and make up for the lower-quality meat by over-spicing. Bite into…
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