TIP OF THE DAY: Snack On Hard-Boiled Eggs

A 70-calorie snack with 6 grams of protein. Photo courtesy American Egg Board. Have you awakened with a New Year’s resolution to eat healthier? Snack on hard-cooked eggs. Most people call them hard-boiled eggs, but the proper term is hard-cooked: The eggs are not boiled. After the water comes to a boil, the eggs are…
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GIFT OF THE DAY: White Chocolate Peppermint Pretzels

How good are these White Chocolate* & Peppermint Pretzel Crisps? They’re so good, we had to hide them so the enthusiastic NIBBLE staff wouldn’t devour every one before we could photograph them. Thanks to the Snack Factory, makers of Pretzel Crisps, for such an enjoyable holiday snack. And thanks for not making them year-round: We’d…
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PRODUCT: Pretzels With Pizzazz

In 1888, H. K. Anderson started a storefront bakery in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Every day, customers would show up for fresh, hand-twisted pretzels baked in brick ovens. More recently, the company has put a nice spin on its line of pretzels. In additional to the familiar, thin Salty Stix, there are Honey Wheat Braids in better-for-you…
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PRODUCT: Angie’s Kettle Corn

Kettle corn: a bit salty, a bit sweet. Photo by River Soma | THE NIBBLE. Some people like their popcorn extra-crunchy. Others like a softer chew. If you’re in the latter camp and like sweet popcorn, Angie’s Kettle Corn may be the treat you’re looking for. Made in Minnesota, it’s the official kettle corn of…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Roast The Squash (And Pumpkin) Seeds

Enjoy the seeds as well as the squash (photo © Melissa’s Produce).   As you’re enjoying your winter squash—acorn, butternut, hubbard, etc.—don’t forget to enjoy the seeds, too. They’re easy to roast, and are tasty and nutritious. They taste like the seeds from another winter squash, the pumpkin. Here’s all you have to do to…
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