PRODUCT: Pistachio Chewy Bites

A favorite snack: chewy pistachio bites. Photo by Elvira Kalviste | THE NIBBLE.   While several of us tried to determine the name of the company, we all agreed: These Pistachio Chewy Bites are good stuff. Simple and nutritious, they’re a blend of roasted pistachios and dried cranberries, bound in a honey-like mix of two…
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TOP PICK OF THE WEEK: Yummy Breads From Ozery Bakery

Morning Rounds: the deliciously better alternative to breakfast pastries. We’re addicted to them. Photo courtesy Ozery Bakery.   Ozery Bakery is a family owned business that bakes better-for-you breads and crackers, holesome and delicious. The grains are organic whole grains: Kamut/Khorasan wheat, oats, rye, spelt, and whole wheat. The breads use only natural ingredients—no preservatives…
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PRODUCT: Cascadian Farm Organic Protein Bars

For breakfast on the go and better snacking, we’ve been enjoying Cascadian Farm’s new chewy granola bars in Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip and Honey Roasted Nut. Most varieties of Cascadian Farm granola bars (and other granola bar brands) contain 2-4 grams of protein. The new protein bars use organic pea protein to amp up the…
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JULY 4th FOOD: Terra Chips Stripes & Blues

Yes, there’s a perfect potato chip for July 4th Weekend: Terra Chips Stripes & Blues. These delectable chips are a blend of striped beets (chiogga beets), sweet potatoes (with some beet juice concentrate for color) and blue potatoes, which create the patriotic red, white and blue mix. They’re seasoned with a pinch of sea salt.…
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PRODUCT: Shelf Stable Pacific Organic Hummus

Way back in 2006, we received samples of shelf-stable hummus in jars. From a brother and sister-led company called Salt & Vinegar, we felt the manufacturers had nailed a need in the rapidly growing hummus market: hummus that didn’t require refrigeration. The fledgling company didn’t make it; and since then, the hummus category has exploded…
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