PRODUCT: Limited Edition Garrett’s Smoky Cheese Popcorn

In advance of Father’s Day, Chicago popcorn palace Garrett’s has introduced limited-edition Smoky CheeseCorn, for gifting or party fare. The popcorn is handmade daily from the highest quality ingredients and a signature blend of kernels. It is hot-air popped and stirred into freshly melted sharp cheddar cheese, infused with a wisp of hickory smoke. Purchase…
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FOOD HOLIDAY: National Twinkies Day

In 2012 and 2013, it looked like National Twinkies Day, April 6th, might be in jeopardy. Hostess Brands, the manufacturer, closed 33 bakeries in November 2012, declaring bankruptcy. But thanks to an investment by two private equity firms, the golden snacks were back on the shelf in July 2013. And a number of fans don’t…
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PRODUCT: Crunchmaster Popped Edamame Chips

Chips for wasabi lovers. Photo by Elvira Kalviste | THE NIBBLE.   We love Crunchmaster: The multigrain crackers were a Top Pick Of The Week. They can be used for anything from snacking to garnishing to making a savory crust. Crunchmaster crackers are Japanese-inspired, from the rice used to make them to usuyaki, the art…
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RECIPE: Ladybugs On A Stick

Crunchy, fun and good for you. Photo courtesy California Avocado Commission.   Move over, Ants On A Log, the childhood classic made from celery-stuffed cream cheese topped with raisins. Ladybugs On A Stick have no cholesterol, the fat from avocado oil is super-healthy, and the tomatoes are lower in calories and more nutritious than raisins.…
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PRODUCT: Turkey Realsticks

New Honey Mustard Turkey Realsticks. Photo courtesy Vermont Smoke and Cure.   Vermont Smoke and Cure has added three new turkey flavors to its award-winning RealSticks collection. Made from all-natural, humanely raised turkey, the new RealSticks flavors include Turkey Ancho, Turkey Honey Mustard and Turkey Uncured Pepperoni. They join BBQ, Chipotle, Cracked Pepper and Original.…
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