TOP PICK OF THE WEEK: Somersault Snacks ~ Crunchy, Tasty, Healthy

These crunchy bites somersaulted into being when some active adults sought a tasty, healthy, grab-and-go energy snack. They investigated and formulated and created Somersault Snacks. The action ingredient is sunflower seeds, which provide energy as well as 50% more protein (6 g per serving) than many popular nuts, and more fiber than an apple (3…
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GIFT: The Best Trail Mix, Gourmet & Healthier

Festive peekaboo boxes tied with lovely ribbons hold our favorite “healthier” holiday treat, Comfort Crunch. You can give one, two or three bags of this truly delectable and better-for-you gourmet trail mix. Even the cellophane bags are chic. Just about everyone we’ve gifted with Comfort Crunch continues to bring up how good it was. (Hint,…
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RECIPE: What To Do With Leftover Stuffing

  If you have too much leftover stuffing from Thanksgiving dinner, convert it into this delicious appetizer, side or snack: fried stuffing balls, which look similar to falafel. Get out the cookie dough scoop, make stuffing balls, cover with breadcrumbs and pan fry in minutes. You can turn leftover cranberry sauce into a dipping sauce;…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Host A Holiday Chex Mix Exchange

Have you participated in a holiday cookie exchange? It’s a tradition in many homes. Each participant bakes a large batch of a particular cookie recipe, then meets up at the host’s home for a cookie exchange, where everyone trades some of their batch for other participants’ cookies. The parties are also an occasion to share…
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PRODUCT: Planters Tailgate Nut Mix, A Spicy, Cruncy Treat

A terrific-tasting nut mix with a sizzle of chipotle. Photo by Elvira Kalviste | THE NIBBLE.   Chipotle almonds and peanuts, corn nuts and pretzels: We couldn’t resist nibbling through an entire large container of Planters Tailgate Nut Mix—tossing some of it on salads and polenta. Our mix of choice is one of a series…
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