PAST BITE    August 27th, 2008

al fresco Fully-Cooked Dinner Chicken Sausage

What it is: An all-natural chicken sausage
How it comes: 12-ounce, 4-link package
Where it is: In the refrigerated dinner sausage or all-natural meat section, or at alfrescoallnatural.com
Who it's for: Anyone looking for a tasty low-fat sausage
Suggested retail price: $4.99
Nutrition notes: 70% less fat than traditional pork sausage; gluten free
Category: Fabulous Food: A healthy twist

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PAST BITE    August 20th, 2008

A Taste of Thai Pad Thai Sauce

What it is: A sauce packet for easily making Pad Thai and other Thai-style dishes
How it comes: A 3.25-ounce package
Where it is: In the international foods aisle and at amazon.com
Who it's for: Anyone who wants to make authentic tasting Thai food
Suggested retail price: $3.89
Nutrition notes: A little high in sodium with 790 milligrams per 2 tablespoons, mainly from its soy sauce
Category: Fabulous Food: Tasteful tidbits

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PAST BITE    August 13th, 2008

Miss Vickie's Nine Grain Simply Salted Chips

What it is: A multigrain chip made from corn, wheat, triticale, oats, barley, sunflower seed, rye, millet, buckwheat, flax seed and brown rice
How it comes: A 6-ounce bag for the Nine Grain Chips; or a 5-ounce or 2 1/2-ounce bag for Miss Vickie's Simply Sea Salt, Hand Picked Jalapeño, Country Onion with 3 Cheeses, and Creamy Buttermilk Ranch Kettle Chips
Where it is: In the snack aisle
Who it's for: Anyone wanting to snack on a good tasting multigrain chip
Suggested retail price: $2.49; $1.29
Nutrition notes: The Nine Grain contains 140 calories, 7 grams fat (of which 1 is saturated), 2 grams fiber, 4 grams whole grains and 115 milligrams sodium
Category: Fabulous Food: A tasteful tidbit

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PAST BITE    August 6th, 2008

Buitoni Whole Wheat Three Cheese Tortellini

What it is: A whole wheat tortellini
How it comes: In a 9-ounce refrigerated package
Where it is: In either the refrigerated dairy or deli aisle
Who it's for: Anyone looking for a whole wheat filled pasta for a convenient meal
Suggested retail price: $3.99 to $4.69
Nutrition notes: A 1-cup portion contains 340 calories, 11 grams fat, 480 milligrams sodium, 16 grams protein and a hefty 8 grams fiber
Category: Fabulous Food: A healthy twist

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PAST BITE    July 30th, 2008

Hamilton Beach Toastation Toaster & Oven

What it is: A toaster and toaster oven in one, saving counter space
How it comes: A 4-slice or 2-slice toaster in black, red and brushed chrome
Where it is: At housewares stores, hamiltonbeach.com or amazon.com
Who it's for: Anyone who needs more counter space and who used a toaster and a toaster oven
Suggested retail price: $74.99 (4-slice); $59.99 (2-slice chrome); $49.99 (2-slice black or red)
Nutrition notes: NA
Category: Kitchen Counter, Drawer & More

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