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Progresso Cannellini Beans

August 1, 2007
Posted in Past Bites | The Pantry
What it is: Canned ready-to-eat cannellini beans
How it comes: 15-ounce can and 19-ounce can
Where it is: In the canned bean or vegetable aisle of your supermarket
Who it's for: Anyone who wants to eat beans, but doesn't have the time to reconstitute dried
Suggested retail price: $0.89; $0.99
Nutrition notes: Like most beans, these are a nutritional powerhouse, a 1/2 cup has 130 calories, 8 grams protein, 6 grams fiber, plus calcium, iron and other minerals (You can reduce the 340 milligrams of sodium by rinsing them before using.)
Category: Fabulous Food: The pantry
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Microplane® Classic Zester

July 25, 2007
Posted in Kitchen Counter, Drawer & More | Past Bites
What it is: A kitchen tool for zesting (removing the outer rind of citrus fruit)
How it comes: Model #40001, a 12- x 1 1/3- x 1/3-inch strip
Where it is: In housewares stores and Amazon.com
Who it's for: Anyone who cooks
Suggested retail price: $9.95
Nutrition notes: NA
Category: Kitchen Counter, Drawer & More
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Eagle Mills All-Purpose Flour Made with Ultragrain®

July 18, 2007
Posted in Past Bites | The Pantry
What it is: All natural whole-wheat flour that you can use cup-for-cup in recipes calling for all-purpose flour
How it comes: 5-pound bag
Where it is: Available at supermarkets beginning in June, or at netgrocer.com
Who it's for: Bakers looking to add whole grains to their baking, without altering recipes
Suggested retail price: $2.29 to $2.99
Nutrition notes: 100% whole wheat flour, with 9 grams of whole grain per ¼ cup (8 grams equals half a serving of whole grains)
Category: Fabulous Food: The pantry
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Contrex Natural Mineral Water

July 11, 2007
Posted in Beverages | Past Bites
What it is: A natural mineral water from France, notably high in calcium and magnesium
How it comes: One-liter bottle and half-liter bottles in a six-pack
Where it is: At CVS, Target, Duane Reade, spas and specialty stores
Who it's for: Any water drinker who’s also looking to increase their calcium intake
Suggested retail price: $1.99, $5.99
Nutrition notes: A calorie free way to get calcium and magnesium
Category: Fabulous Food: Beverage bests
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Near East Original Plain Whole Grain Couscous

July 4, 2007
Posted in Past Bites | The Pantry
What it is: Whole grain couscous
How it comes: 7.6-ounce box
Where it is: In the rice aisle of your supermarket
Who it's for: Anyone looking for a quick whole-grain side dish or a base for their entree
Suggested retail price: $2.28
Nutrition notes: 7 grams protein, 3 grams fiber and the goodness of whole grains in a 1-cup serving
Category: Fabulous Food: A healthy twist
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Black & Decker Lids Off® Jar Opener

June 27, 2007
Posted in Kitchen Counter, Drawer & More | Past Bites
What it is: An electric jar opener
How it comes: White or black, model JW275
Where it is: In housewares stores and departments or at Amazon.com
Who it's for: Anyone who sometimes has difficulty getting the top off a jar
Suggested retail price: $39.99
Nutrition notes: NA
Category: Kitchen Counter, Drawer & More
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Saco Dried Buttermilk

June 20, 2007
Posted in Past Bites | The Pantry
What it is: Dried buttermilk
How it comes: Four 1-cup envelopes, 12-ounce can, 16-ounce can
Where it is: In the dried milk aisle of your supermarket or at Amazon.com
Who it's for: Anyone who wants the flavor of buttermilk in their cooking or baking, but doesn’t keep the liquid on hand
Suggested retail price: $2.00, $3.00, $4.00
Nutrition notes: Low in fat and calories, rich in calcium
Category: Fabulous Food: Oldies but worth touting
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Orka Silicone Oven Mitt

June 13, 2007
Posted in Kitchen Counter, Drawer & More | Past Bites
What it is: A silicone oven mitt that is heat resistant to 480°F.
How it comes: 7 colors (charcoal, translucent, blue, tangerine, lemon, plum, red), 11-inch regular or petite glove
Where it is: In housewares stores and departments or at Amazon.com
Who it's for: Anyone who uses an oven or a grill
Suggested retail price: $18
Nutrition notes: NA
Category: Kitchen Counter, Drawer & More
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SPA CUISINE™ Lemongrass Chicken from LEAN CUISINE®

June 6, 2007
Posted in Past Bites | The Freezer
What it is: Chef-inspired Stouffer’s Lean Cuisine 250-calorie entree
How it comes: 9 3/8-ounce package
Where it is: In the freezer section of your supermarket
Who it's for: Those who want a good tasting calorie-controlled frozen entree (no, in this case that’s not an oxymoron)
Suggested retail price: $3.19
Nutrition notes: Each entree contains 250 calories, 6 grams fat (3.5 grams of which are saturated), 610 milligrams sodium, and 4 grams fiber
Category: Fabulous Food: A healthy twist
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Cabot Aged Cheddar Cheeses

May 30, 2007
Posted in Past Bites | The Fridge
What it is: Aged Cheddar cheese made in Vermont
How it comes: In the dairy case of your supermarket and online at cabotcheese.com; some special aged cheeses available only online
Who it's for: Anyone loving wonderful tasting Cheddar cheese
Suggested retail price: $3.25 to $26.75
Nutrition notes: Calcium rich, an ounce providing 20% what’s recommended daily
Category: Fabulous Food: Tasteful tidbits
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