Bite of the Rest is a new interactive section on BiteoftheBest.com. Aside from the best culinary and kitchen products on the market, we're now bringing our readers a taste of the "rest." What is the "rest?" It's an offering of the newest foods, beverages, gadgets & appliances. Bite of the Rest features a selection of products hoping to end up in our readers' kitchens.

We will continue to give the best in our FeaturedBite, but now take a look at the rest. Let us know whether you'd consider buying each one listed.

"To Bite or not to Bite?" that is the question... Vote now!

Lucini Organic Stravecchio Parmigiano Reggiano - January 5, 2009

What it is: Three-year old organic Parmigiano Reggiano
Varieties: Parmigiano Reggiano
Details: $25.00 per 8-oz piece
Categories: The Dairy Case, "Specialty" foods
To Bite or not to Bite? Click to VOTE: Yes or No (Current Results: Yes 100% / No 0%)

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Oreo Fudgees Cookies - December 29, 2008

What it is: Chocolate fudge-filled cookies
Varieties: Chocolate Fudge
Details: $4.19 per 15-oz box
Availability: Available in supermarkets nationwide
Categories: Desserts & Snacks
To Bite or not to Bite? Click to VOTE: Yes or No (Current Results: Yes 40% / No 60%)

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Smart Start Strawberry Oat Bites - December 26, 2008

What it is: Heart-healthy cereal
Varieties: Strawberry
Details: $3.99 per 14.7-oz box
Categories: Breakfast Items
To Bite or not to Bite? Click to VOTE: Yes or No (Current Results: Yes 20% / No 80%)

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Healthy Choice Fresh Mixers

What it is: Fresh Mixers are complete meals storable in your desk or pantry and prepared in the microwave for lunch
Varieties: Rotini with Zesty Marinara Sauce, Ziti with Meat Sauce, Southwestern Chicken with Rice, Sweet and Sour Chicken with Rice, Szechwan Beef with Asian Style Noodles, Sesame Teriyaki Chicken with Rice
Details: $3.49 per package
Availability: Nationally
Website: Visit the Manufacturer's Site
To Bite or not to Bite? Click to VOTE: Yes or No (Current Results: Yes 54% / No 46%)

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Cabot Hand Rubbed Cheddars

What it is: Cheddar cheese that has been hand rubbed with spices
Varieties: Chili-Lime, Tuscan
Details: $6.50 per 8-oz package/ $12 per 16-oz bar
Availability: Nationwide at Sam\'s Club
Website: Visit the Manufacturer's Site
To Bite or not to Bite? Click to VOTE: Yes or No (Current Results: Yes 91% / No 9%)

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Melissa’s Produce Pomegranate Arils

What it is: Pomegranates Arils that are grown in India offer more juice, pulp and color than domestic ones
Varieties: Seeds
Details: $4.99 per 5-oz package
Availability: Nationally
Website: Visit the Manufacturer's Site
To Bite or not to Bite? Click to VOTE: Yes or No (Current Results: Yes 80% / No 20%)

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Ocean Spray Cranergy

What it is: A low-calorie, energy drink with fruit juice, green tea extract plus added vitamins
Varieties: Cranberry Lift, Raspberry Cranberry Lift, Cranberry Pomegranate Lift
Details: $3.99 per 46-oz bottle/12-oz four pack
Availability: Nationally
Website: Visit the Manufacturer's Site
To Bite or not to Bite? Click to VOTE: Yes or No (Current Results: Yes 44% / No 56%)

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Cool Whip Aerosol Whipped Topping - December 24, 2008

What it is: Cool Whip in an aerosol can
Varieties: Extra Creamy, Lite, Original
Details: $2.79 per 7-oz can
Availability: Available in supermarkets nationwide
Categories: Desserts & Snacks, The Dairy Case
To Bite or not to Bite? Click to VOTE: Yes or No (Current Results: Yes 14% / No 86%)

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Kraft Deli Fresh Natural Slices Cheese In “fresh click” Package - December 22, 2008

What it is: “Fresh click” packaged cheese
Varieties: 2% Milk Sharp Cheddar, 2% Milk Swiss, Colby Jack, Cracker Barrel Emmentaler Swiss, Cracker Barrel Havarti, Cracker Barrel Sharp Cheddar, Deli Style American, Extra Thin Aged Swiss, Extra Thin Swiss, Havarti, Mild Cheddar, Mozzarella, Pepper Jack, Provolone, Sharp Cheddar, Swiss
Details: $3.69 per 7-oz to 8-oz package
Availability: Available in supermarkets nationwide
Categories: The Dairy Case
To Bite or not to Bite? Click to VOTE: Yes or No (Current Results: Yes 83% / No 17%)

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Oscar Mayer Thick Sliced Bacon (Center Cut) - December 18, 2008

What it is: Reduced fat bacon
Varieties: Smokehouse
Details: $4.19 per 10-oz package
Categories: Breakfast Items, Meats & Seafood
To Bite or not to Bite? Click to VOTE: Yes or No (Current Results: Yes 78% / No 22%)

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Oscar Mayer Lunchables Fun Wrapz - December 18, 2008

What it is: New variety of Lunchables
Varieties: Grilled Chicken, Beef Taco
Details: $2.59 per 6.75-oz package
Categories: Canned, Boxed & Bagged, "Specialty" foods
To Bite or not to Bite? Click to VOTE: Yes or No (Current Results: Yes 13% / No 88%)

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LiveActive Chewy Granola Bars - December 16, 2008

What it is: Probiotic granola bars
Varieties: Blueberry Almond, Chocolate Raspberry, Peanut Butter
Details: $3.59 per 6.15-oz box
Categories: Desserts & Snacks, "Specialty" foods
To Bite or not to Bite? Click to VOTE: Yes or No (Current Results: Yes 57% / No 43%)

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Bull’s-Eye Barbecue Sauce - December 15, 2008

What it is: Barbecue sauce with no corn syrup.
Varieties: Brown Sugar & Hickory, Guinness Draught Beer Blend, Hickory Smoke, Original, Sweet & Tangy
Details: $2.09 per 18-oz bottle
Categories: The "Spice" Rack
To Bite or not to Bite? Click to VOTE: Yes or No (Current Results: Yes 75% / No 25%)

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Samuel Adams - Limited-Edition Chocolate Bock - December 13, 2008

What it is: Handcrafted specialty brew featuring Cru Sauvage chocolate from Swiss chocolatier, Felchlin, in collectible bottle with embossed pewter label
Details: $14.99 per 750mL bottle
Availability: Available at fine retailers nationwide between November 2008 and January 2009
Categories: Beverages
To Bite or not to Bite? Click to VOTE: Yes or No (Current Results: Yes 33% / No 67%)

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LightFull Foods - Satiety Smoothies - December 11, 2008

What it is: Creamy, all-natural, 90-calorie snacks packed with fiber and protein, and naturally sweetened
Varieties: Mango Oasis, Strawberry Bliss, Chocolate Satisfaction, Café Latte, Peachy Cream
Details: $2.19 to $2.75 per 8.5-oz bottle
Availability: Available nationwide, online at the company website and amazon.com
Categories: Beverages, Desserts & Snacks
To Bite or not to Bite? Click to VOTE: Yes or No (Current Results: Yes 67% / No 33%)

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Bakery on Main - Gluten Free Granola - December 9, 2008

What it is: Corn and Rice Granola made without Gluten, Dairy, Cholesterol, or Trans Fats
Varieties: Apple Raisin Walnut, Nutty Cranberry Maple, Extreme Fruit & Nut, Cranberry Orange Cashew, Rainforest
Details: $6.99 per 12-oz package
Availability: Available Nationwide
Categories: \"Specialty\" foods, Breakfast Items
To Bite or not to Bite? Click to VOTE: Yes or No (Current Results: Yes 75% / No 25%)

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Matisse & Jacks - December 7, 2008

What it is: Bake-at-home bites and snacks that contain a balance of whole grains, protein, fiber and healthy fats
Varieties: Granola Bites, Cocoa Squares, Cranberry Power Snacks, Chocolate Chip Power Snack
Details: $5.99 per package
Availability: Available at select Whole Foods and Super Target stores nationwide
Categories: Desserts & Snacks
To Bite or not to Bite? Click to VOTE: Yes or No (Current Results: Yes 50% / No 50%)

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Kraft Good Seasons Dressing with Extra Virgin Olive Oil - December 5, 2008

What it is: Salad dressing with extra virgin olive oil
Varieties: Classic Balsamic Vinaigrette, Greek Vinaigrette with Feta Cheese and Oregano, Italian Vinaigrette, Raspberry Vinaigrette with Poppyseed, Sun-Dried Tomato Vinaigrette
Details: $2.99 per 14-oz bottle
Categories: The "Spice" Rack
To Bite or not to Bite? Click to VOTE: Yes or No (Current Results: Yes 14% / No 86%)

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Santa Cruz Organic Tea - December 3, 2008

What it is: Organic brewed Tea
Varieties: Lemon, Peppermint, Raspberry, Mango
Details: $2.79 - $3.29 per 32-oz bottle
Categories: Beverages, "Specialty" foods
To Bite or not to Bite? Click to VOTE: Yes or No (Current Results: Yes 82% / No 18%)

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Bob’s Red Mill Gluten Free Pizza Crust Mix - December 1, 2008

What it is: Gluten free pizza crust
Details: $3.99 per 16-oz bag
Categories: Canned, Boxed & Bagged, "Specialty" foods
To Bite or not to Bite? Click to VOTE: Yes or No (Current Results: Yes 43% / No 57%)

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WorldCatch - Frozen Seafood Entrees - November 29, 2008

What it is: Sustainably caught, 100% natural seafood entrees including ACC-certified shrimp & MSC-certified salmon. Freezer to table in 10 minutes.
Varieties: Salmon Burgers, Smokey Barbeque Salmon Fillets, Tuna Steaks
Details: $9.99 per 12.8-oz Salmon Burgers, 10-oz Smokey Barbecue Salmon Fillets or 9-oz Tuna Steaks
Availability: Available in the Midwest region and are sold at natural and select supermarkets
Categories: Meats & Seafood, The Freezer Aisle
To Bite or not to Bite? Click to VOTE: Yes or No (Current Results: Yes 70% / No 30%)

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Haagen-Dazs Ice Cream and Frozen Yogurt - November 29, 2008

What it is: New line of Ice Cream & Frozen yogurt
Varieties: Green Tea Ice Cream, Reserve Fleur de Sel Caramel Ice Cream, Vanilla Honey Bee Ice Cream, Vanilla Honey & Granola Frozen Yogurt
Details: $4.19 - $4.99 per 16-oz container
Categories: Desserts & Snacks, The Freezer Aisle
To Bite or not to Bite? Click to VOTE: Yes or No (Current Results: Yes 86% / No 14%)

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21st Amendment Brewery Beer - November 27, 2008

What it is: Two new flavors from the 21st Amendment Brewery. A citrus-malt IPA, and a crispy-fruit Wheat Beer.
Details: $8.99 per 6-pack of cans
Availability: Available in Alaska and San Francisco Bay area
Categories: \"Hell or High Watermelon\" Wheat beer, \"Brew Free! or Die\" IPA
To Bite or not to Bite? Click to VOTE: Yes or No (Current Results: Yes 100% / No 0%)

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Choice Organic Teas - Whole Leaf Organics - November 25, 2008

What it is: Whole leaf Organic and Fair Trade certified Tea in biodegradable pyramids
Details: $8.49 per box of 15 bags
Availability: Available nationally at Natural Foods and select grocery stores
Categories: Beverages
To Bite or not to Bite? Click to VOTE: Yes or No (Current Results: Yes 78% / No 22%)

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Smashies Snappy Apple - November 23, 2008

What it is: Organic squeezy apple sauce for kids
Varieties: Snappy Apple
Details: $1.49 per 3.2-oz pouch
Availability: Available on the east coast and online at the company website
Categories: Canned, Boxed & Bagged, Desserts & Snacks
To Bite or not to Bite? Click to VOTE: Yes or No (Current Results: Yes 78% / No 22%)

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Frieda’s Garlic Delight - November 21, 2008

What it is: Fresh garlic spread, dips and marinades
Details: $4.99 per 7-oz resealable tub
Availability: Available Nationwide and online at the company website
Categories: Original, Sun Dried Tomato, Chipotle, Green Olive
To Bite or not to Bite? Click to VOTE: Yes or No (Current Results: Yes 80% / No 20%)

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