Nick’s Keto Snack Bars: Great Taste With No Added Sugar

We couldn’t believe that N!CK’S Swedish Style Snack Bar had no added sugar (and just 2g sugar overall). The line was developed to conform with the keto† diet. It provides a full-flavor candy bar experience using non-caloric, plant-based sweeteners; and delivers 14g – 15g of protein to boot. You’d never know that there was zero…
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Sweet Potato Pizza For National Potato Month

[1] A sweet potato pizza with caramelized onions, copressata and balsamic glaze (photo and recipe © DeLallo). [2] Sweet sopressata, a dry salami from southern Italy (photo © Our Harvest). [3] Mascarpone, rich and creamy (photo © Vermont Creamery). [4] Provolone cheese is a close cousin of mozzarella. Both are stretched-curd cheeses, called pasta filata…
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Fun Ants On A Log Recipe For National Ants On A Log Day

Sure, we love sophisticated foods. Bring on the molecular gastronomy or a plate of foie gras. But we also love the foods of our youth. This year, September 7th is National Ants On A Log Day (it’s held the second Tuesday of the month). So it’s nostalgia time. We remember the day in our childhood…
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Acorn Squash Recipes For National Acorn Squash Day

[1] Acorn squash, an American favorite (photo © Kim Daniels | Unsplash). [2] Bake an acorn squash and stuff the halves with other veggies, including root vegetables. Here, Brussels sprouts, dried cranberries and sliced almonds atop brown rice (photo © Chef Eric LeVine). [3] Here’s the recipe from Farmgirl Gourmet (photo © Farmgirl Gourmet). [4]…
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Easy Coffee Ice Cream Sandwiches For National Coffee Ice Cream Day

September 6th is National Coffee Ice Cream Day. Our recipe of choice: coffee ice cream sandwiches, made easily from store bought cookies, ice cream and optional Nutella or chocolate sauce. (And if this sounds super-good to you, National Ice Cream Sandwich Day is August 2nd). Thanks to Hello Fresh for the suggestion! In some surveys,…
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