PRODUCT: Dr. Kracker Culinary Crisps

The doctor is in… with some new flavors! We’ve been curing what ailed our snacking taste buds since 2005, when we first discovered Dr. Kracker’s organic crackers and flatbreads. The company has recently launched Culinary Crisps: crunchy squares of Apple Crisps, Cherry Semolina Crisps, Fire Roasted Crisps and Hummus Maximus Crisps. Diagnosis? Delicious! Dr. Kracker…
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PRODUCT: Somersaults Crunchy Snack Nuggets

Some people would turn somersaults to find a crunchy new snack. But you need only open a bag of Somersaults, an interesting new, all natural snack cooked up in Berkeley, California by the Somersault Snack Co. Focusing on protein, fiber and balanced nutrition—“mindful munching”—these crunchy nuggets, the size of a nickel, are made from sunflower…
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PRODUCT: Kim & Scott’s Gourmet Stuffed Pretzels

Savory or sweet, stuffed pretzels are a comforting snack. There are certain categories in which “twisted” means good. Pretzels is one. Kim & Scott’s is twisted to the max: jumbo, soft, whole grain pretzels, stuffed with savory and sweet ingredients (we prefer the savory). The pretzels are sold frozen, ready to be baked or microwaved…
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PRODUCT: Sunsweet Dried Philippine Pineapple

This dried pineapple will satisfy the most demanding sweet tooth (photo Emily Chang | © THE NIBBLE.   Dried fruit is a time-honored backpackers’ staple and children’s snack. It wins hearts for its nutritional value and sturdiness. It can add a burst of flavor to salads and baked goods. But it doesn’t always satisfy a…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Tortellini Kebabs For Hors d’Oeuvres & Snacks

Tortellini and cheese kebabs are a different twist on a party favorite—and they go great with wine and beer. Cook and cool cheese and/or spinach tortellini and marinate them in a vinaigrette or bottled Italian dressing. Drain and alternate on skewers with cubes of ham, salami, cheese (small mozzarella balls or perlini are perfect) and…
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