FOOD HOLIDAY & RECIPE: National Soft Pretzel Day

[1] Bake big, soft pretzels and invite friends to bring the beer. The simplest garnish: melted butter (both photos © King Arthur Baking). [2] How about an “everything bagel” topping for your soft pretzels, here served with both mustard and softened cream cheese dip? [3] Parmesan-topped soft pretzels with a beer-cheese dip. Here’s the recipe…
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PRODUCT: Inka Corn Snack

Where would we be without Peru, birthplace of corn (maize) [also, the birthplace of peanuts, potatoes and tomatoes]? While summer corn has faded from markets, you can get plenty of Inka Corn: a roasted Peruvian corn snack. According to the manufacturer, this is the same “imperial snack” that Inka rulers used to reward their warrior…
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TIP OF THE DAY: 6 Delicious & Healthy Energy Snacks

Almonds are one of our favorite healthy snacks. Photo courtesy Almond Board Of California.   Some people snack on candy, chips and cookies. Health and fitness types seek out energy bars, an apple or a banana. Some snacks enhance energy levels, others don’t. High-calorie processed foods and sugar-rich foods can provide a quick energy boost,…
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PRODUCT: New York Style Mini Bagel Chips

New York Style is known for its bagel chips, available in seven flavors. The company has recently launched mini bagel chips, in BBQ, Cheddar, Garlic and Sea Salt. For us, the standout is Garlic: a buttery, garlicky chip that’s delicious: Plain, with a beer With a dip Atop or aside soup or salad Crafted into…
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COOKING VIDEO: Healthy Chips And Dip

  As a nation, we love crunchy snacks and creamy dips. As calorie counters, we don’t. In this video, chef Curtis Stone shows how easy it is to make your own lowfat baked chips (commercial chips can have 30% fat) and lowfat, low-calorie dips. They taste good and keep you looking good (Chef Stone looks…
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