PAST BITE    May 28th, 2008

Pyrex & Corningware Portables

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2 votes, average: 5 out of 52 votes, average: 5 out of 52 votes, average: 5 out of 52 votes, average: 5 out of 52 votes, average: 5 out of 5
What it is: A dish for prepared food with a lid, an insulated carrier and a Unipack® that you heat or chill to keep your foods at the right temperature when transporting it
How it comes: In many sizes, including a 9x13-inch pan, 2.5-quart round dish and a 4.5-quart bowl
Where it is: Housewares stores and at Amazon.com
Who it's for: Anyone who transports food to a tailgate, picnic, potluck and/or family gathering
Suggested retail price: Pyrex $19.99 to $39.99; Corningware $29.99 to $49.99
Nutrition notes: NA
Category: Kitchen Counter, Drawer & More

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PAST BITE    May 21st, 2008

Island Way Sorbets in Natural Fruit Shells

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1 votes, average: 5 out of 51 votes, average: 5 out of 51 votes, average: 5 out of 51 votes, average: 5 out of 51 votes, average: 5 out of 5
What it is: Sorbet in a real fruit shell in Apple, Coconut, Pineapple, Piña-Colada, Passion, Lemon and Orange
How it comes: 4, 6, 10 or 12 count variety pack
Where it is: In supermarket freezers, at wholesale clubs and online at islandwayproducts.com
Who it's for: Anyone who's looking a simple yet spectacular dinner party dessert
Suggested retail price: $7.99 to 12.99
Nutrition notes: Ranges in fat from 0.5 grams in the orange to 9 grams in the coconut
Category: Fabulous Food: Tasty tidbits

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PAST BITE    May 14th, 2008

Blue Diamond® Bold

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1 votes, average: 4 out of 51 votes, average: 4 out of 51 votes, average: 4 out of 51 votes, average: 4 out of 51 votes, average: 4 out of 5
What it is: Boldly seasoned almonds
How it comes: A 6-ounce can or 1.5-ounce sleeve; available in many flavors including Salt & Black Pepper, Salt & Vinegar, Jalapeño Smokehouse, Wasabi Soy Sauce
Where it is: In supermarket nut aisle or at Amazon.com
Who it's for: Almond lovers
Suggested retail price: $3.69; $0.99
Nutrition notes: An excellent source of vitamin E and magnesium, with heart healthy monounsaturated fats
Category: Fabulous Food: Tasteful tidbits

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PAST BITE    May 7th, 2008

Happy Birthday BOTB!

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2 votes, average: 5 out of 52 votes, average: 5 out of 52 votes, average: 5 out of 52 votes, average: 5 out of 52 votes, average: 5 out of 5
What it is: A weekly NewsBite newsletter and accompanying website about outstanding recommended products
How it comes: As a weekly NewsBite and posted on BiteoftheBest.com
Where it is: At www.BiteoftheBest.com
Who it's for: Anyone interested in foods, nutrition, kitchen gadgets and kitchen appliances
Suggested retail price: Free
Nutrition notes: Includes foods as wholesome and nutritious as possible, with some added indulgences
Category: Just for Fun

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PAST BITE    April 30th, 2008

Steamfresh Long Grain Rice

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1 votes, average: 5 out of 51 votes, average: 5 out of 51 votes, average: 5 out of 51 votes, average: 5 out of 51 votes, average: 5 out of 5
What it is: Rice ready to be steamed in the microwave
How it comes: 10-ounce steamable bag; long grain white and long grain brown rice
Where it is: In the supermarket freezer aisle
Who it's for: Anyone who is time-starved who wants to serve rice in just a couple minutes
Suggested retail price: $1.69
Nutrition notes: A 1-cup 150-calorie serving of brown rice provides all three recommended whole grains servings, 2 grams fiber and some iron and calcium
Category: Fabulous Food: Tasteful tidbits

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PAST BITE    April 23rd, 2008

Thai Kitchens Red Curry Simmer Sauces

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1 votes, average: 4 out of 51 votes, average: 4 out of 51 votes, average: 4 out of 51 votes, average: 4 out of 51 votes, average: 4 out of 5
What it is: A simmer sauce
How it comes: 11-ounce jar
Where it is: In the international foods aisle of your supermarket
Who it's for: Anyone who'd like a good-tasting meal ready in about 10 minutes
Suggested retail price: $3.39
Nutrition notes: 90 calories, 6 grams total fat, with a tad too much sodium (900 milligrams) per 1/2 cup
Category: Fabulous Food: Cultural chic

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PAST BITE    April 16th, 2008

Brothers-All-Natural Fuji Apple Crisps

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1 votes, average: 5 out of 51 votes, average: 5 out of 51 votes, average: 5 out of 51 votes, average: 5 out of 51 votes, average: 5 out of 5
What it is: Freeze-dried Fuji apples
How it comes: Single serve 0.35-ounce bag (each bag contains approximately 1 1/2 Fuji apples
Where it is: Costco, Whole Foods and brothersallnatural.com
Who it's for: Anyone looking for a portable tasty low-calorie sweet snack
Suggested retail price: $0.89 to 1.19
Nutrition notes: One bag provides 2 serving of fruit with 39 calories and 2 grams fiber
Category: Fabulous Food: A healthy twist

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PAST BITE    April 9th, 2008

Bruce’s Sweet Potato Pancake Mix

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2 votes, average: 4.5 out of 52 votes, average: 4.5 out of 52 votes, average: 4.5 out of 52 votes, average: 4.5 out of 52 votes, average: 4.5 out of 5
What it is: A-just-add-water pancake mix containing beta-carotene rich sweet potatoes
How it comes: 6-ounce and 1.5-pound bag
Where it is: At brucesyamsbrand.com/pancake-mix.html and Amazon.com
Who it's for: Anyone wanting a tasty vegetable in their pancakes
Suggested retail price: $1.39 to $1.89; $4.49 to $4.99
Nutrition notes: A good source of vitamin A, thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, folate and iron
Category: Fabulous Food: Oldies but worth touting

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PAST BITE    April 2nd, 2008

Tropicana Pure Valencia

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3 votes, average: 4.67 out of 53 votes, average: 4.67 out of 53 votes, average: 4.67 out of 53 votes, average: 4.67 out of 53 votes, average: 4.67 out of 5
What it is: 100 percent pure, pasteurized valencia orange juice, with or without pulp
How it comes: 12-, 54-ounce bottle with or without pulp
Where it is: In refrigerated juice case
Who it's for: Anyone who loves the taste of pure orange juice
Suggested retail price: $2.49, $4.49
Nutrition notes: Like most orange juice an 8-ounce glassful provides 120 calories, an excellent source of vitamin C, and a good source of thiamine and folic acid
Category: Fabulous Food: Beverages bests

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PAST BITE    March 26th, 2008

GLAD Wrap Press’n Seal

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2 votes, average: 4.5 out of 52 votes, average: 4.5 out of 52 votes, average: 4.5 out of 52 votes, average: 4.5 out of 52 votes, average: 4.5 out of 5
What it is: Plastic wrap that sticks to most anything
How it comes: 40-, 70/75- or 140-square feet rolls
Where it is: In food storage aisle of supermarkets, mass merchandisers and at Amazon.com
Who it's for: Anyone whose current plastic wrap doesn't stick as well as they'd like it to
Suggested retail price: $2.17, $3.28, $5.25
Nutrition notes: NA
Category: Kitchen Counter, Drawer & More

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PAST BITE    March 19th, 2008

Lipton PureLeaf All Natural Ready-to-Drink, Unsweetened

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1 votes, average: 5 out of 51 votes, average: 5 out of 51 votes, average: 5 out of 51 votes, average: 5 out of 51 votes, average: 5 out of 5
What it is: Bottles all-natural fresh brewed tea, with not a thing added
How it comes: 16-ounce bottle, or six-pack
Where it is: In beverage aisle of supermarkets and convenience stores
Who it's for: Anyone who yearns for the taste of fresh brewed in a bottled tea
Suggested retail price: $1.19 to $1.59; or $5.99 to $7.99
Nutrition notes: No calories in the unsweetened variety
Category: Fabulous Food: Beverage bests

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PAST BITE    March 12th, 2008

Chef’sChoice Cordless Electric Teakettle

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2 votes, average: 4.5 out of 52 votes, average: 4.5 out of 52 votes, average: 4.5 out of 52 votes, average: 4.5 out of 52 votes, average: 4.5 out of 5
What it is: An electric kettle that boils water; no stovetop needed
How it comes: Model 685, stainless steel
Where it is: Housewares stores, chefschoice.com and Amazon.com
Who it's for: Anyone who wants an elegant looking way to serve boiling water without having (or needing) a cooking surface
Suggested retail price: $69.99
Nutrition notes: NA
Category: Kitchen Counter, Drawer & More

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PAST BITE    March 5th, 2008

Swanson Organic Chicken Broth

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1 votes, average: 5 out of 51 votes, average: 5 out of 51 votes, average: 5 out of 51 votes, average: 5 out of 51 votes, average: 5 out of 5
What it is: Ready to use organic chicken broth
How it comes: 32-ounce resealable aseptic package
Where it is: In the soup aisle of your supermarket
Who it's for: Everyone, as it can be used as a base for soup or stews, or instead of water for simmering veggies
Suggested retail price: $2.79
Nutrition notes: 99 percent fat free and contains a third less sodium than Swanson’s regular broth
Category: Fabulous Food: The pantry

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PAST BITE    February 27th, 2008

Jarlsberg Cheese

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1 votes, average: 5 out of 51 votes, average: 5 out of 51 votes, average: 5 out of 51 votes, average: 5 out of 51 votes, average: 5 out of 5
What it is: A mild nutty-flavored part-skim cow's milk cheese from Norway; like Swiss cheese, characterized by large holes
How it comes: Sliced at deli counters, chunks or 8-ounce pre-packaged slices
Where it is: In the cheese or deli section
Who it's for: Everyone, as it's mild enough for children's palates, yet flavorful enough for adults
Suggested retail price: $5.99 to $7.99 sliced or as a chunk from the deli; $4.99 to $6.99 per 8-ounce package presliced
Nutrition notes: An ounce of Classic Jarlsberg contains 100 calories, 8 grams total fat and 180 milligrams sodium; the Lite contains 70 calories, 3.5 grams total fat and 130 milligrams sodium; both are excellent sources of calcium
Category: Fabulous Food: Oldies but worth touting

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PAST BITE    February 20th, 2008

Melissa’s Ojai Pixie Tangerines

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1 votes, average: 5 out of 51 votes, average: 5 out of 51 votes, average: 5 out of 51 votes, average: 5 out of 51 votes, average: 5 out of 5
What it is: Tiny tangerines so sweet they're like candy
How it comes: A one-pound bag with 5 to 6 medium-sized Pixie tangerines
Where it is: In the produce section; available only from March through June (or until supplies run out, which could be May
Who it's for: Anyone who loves sweet and juicy fruit
Suggested retail price: $3.25 per pound
Nutrition notes: Like most citrus fruits, Pixie Tangerines are high in vitamin C
Category: Fabulous Food: Tasteful tidbits

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PAST BITE    February 13th, 2008

Birds Eye Steamfresh

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2 votes, average: 5 out of 52 votes, average: 5 out of 52 votes, average: 5 out of 52 votes, average: 5 out of 52 votes, average: 5 out of 5
What it is: Plain veggies that you steam in their bag in a microwave
How it comes: Singles as four 3.25-ounce single-serve bags; Selects, Mixtures and Premium Selects, 12-ounce bags that serve four
Where it is: In the freezer section
Who it's for: Anyone who wants fresh-tasting, sauce-free vegetables at any time
Suggested retail price: $1.69-$2.99
Nutrition notes: The nutrition of whichever veggie you select, nothing more — as these contain no sauces
Category: Fabulous Food: A healthy twist

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PAST BITE    February 6th, 2008

Starbucks Coffee for Tassimo

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1 votes, average: 4 out of 51 votes, average: 4 out of 51 votes, average: 4 out of 51 votes, average: 4 out of 51 votes, average: 4 out of 5
What it is: Starbucks coffee for a single-cup beverage machine
How it comes: Coffee in 12 T-Discs in a 6.1 oz bag; four flavors — House Blend, Breakfast Blend, Caffe Verona, Africa Kitamu
Where it is: Online at many stores including Amazon.com
Who it's for: Anyone who'd like the flavor of Starbucks coffee at home
Suggested retail price: Coffee $7.99 - $9.99; Tassimo $129 - $169
Nutrition notes: Like all coffee, contains caffeine
Category: Fabulous Food: Beverage bests and Kitchen Counter, Drawer & More

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PAST BITE    January 30th, 2008

Sunsweet Ones

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1 votes, average: 4 out of 51 votes, average: 4 out of 51 votes, average: 4 out of 51 votes, average: 4 out of 51 votes, average: 4 out of 5
What it is: Individually wrapped dried plums (aka prunes)
How it comes: 7-ounce package containing about 20 individually wrapped dried plums (aka prunes)
Where it is: In the grocery aisle of the supermarket
Who it's for: Anyone who wants to keep dried fruit in their pocket, computer bag, desk or anyplace for nibbling
Suggested retail price: $2.99
Nutrition notes: Rich in potassium, antioxidants, vitamin A, iron and both soluble and insoluble fiber
Category: Fabulous Food: Tasteful tidbits

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PAST BITE    January 23rd, 2008

Savannah Bee Honeycomb

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1 votes, average: 5 out of 51 votes, average: 5 out of 51 votes, average: 5 out of 51 votes, average: 5 out of 51 votes, average: 5 out of 5
What it is: “The soul of flowers" as created by bees; hand cut from beehives
How it comes: 12 to 16-ounce box
Where it is: At Savannahbee.com
Who it's for: Anyone who likes honey
Suggested retail price: $18
Nutrition notes: All-natural carbohydrate calories (64 per tablespoon) with small amounts of a wide array of vitamins and minerals, and some antioxidants
Category: Fabulous food: Tasteful tidbits

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PAST BITE    January 16th, 2008

Boca Bratwurst Meatless Dinner Sausages

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1 votes, average: 4 out of 51 votes, average: 4 out of 51 votes, average: 4 out of 51 votes, average: 4 out of 51 votes, average: 4 out of 5
What it is: A meatless bratwurst made using soy protein
How it comes: 10-oz. package, with four (4) individually wrapped meatless sausage links
Where it is: In the frozen food section of your supermarket
Who it's for: Anyone who'd like to save fat and calories while enjoying a bratwurst (and for vegetarians)
Suggested retail price: $3.59
Nutrition notes: 65 percent less fat and 40 percent fewer calories than traditional bratwurst, with no cholesterol, and 9 grams soy protein per link
Category: Fabulous Food: A healthy twist

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PAST BITE    January 9th, 2008

McCormick’s Gourmet Collection® Smoked Paprika

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1 votes, average: 5 out of 51 votes, average: 5 out of 51 votes, average: 5 out of 51 votes, average: 5 out of 51 votes, average: 5 out of 5
What it is: Ground smoked Spanish sweet peppers
How it comes: 1.62-ounce bottle
Where it is: In the spice section of your supermarket
Who it's for: Anyone who uses paprika, or who'd like to add a smoky flavor to foods
Suggested retail price: $5.30
Nutrition notes: N/A in quantities used
Category: Fabulous Food: The pantry

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PAST BITE    January 2nd, 2008

Sabra Hummus

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3 votes, average: 4.67 out of 53 votes, average: 4.67 out of 53 votes, average: 4.67 out of 53 votes, average: 4.67 out of 53 votes, average: 4.67 out of 5
What it is: A Middle Eastern dip made of mashed chickpeas and sesame seed paste; usually served with pita bread or fresh veggies but also eaten as a sandwich spread
How it comes: 7, 10 and 14-ounce container
Where it is: In the refrigerated section
Who it's for: Anyone looking for a dip, healthier than a sour-cream based one
Suggested retail price: $2.49-$3.49; $3.99-$4.99; $4.99-$5.99
Nutrition notes: Two tablespoons contains 80 calories, 6 grams fat, 2 grams protein, 1 gram fiber; rich in manganese, vitamin B6
Category: Fabulous Food: Cultural chic

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PAST BITE    December 26th, 2007

Oliso Iron

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1 votes, average: 4 out of 51 votes, average: 4 out of 51 votes, average: 4 out of 51 votes, average: 4 out of 51 votes, average: 4 out of 5
What it is: An iron with pop-up feet so you can't burn what you're ironing
How it comes: TG800 Non-stick coated aluminum soleplate
Where it is: At specialty stores and Amazon.com
Who it's for: Anyone who ever irons (especially those who occasionally burn something)
Suggested retail price: $119.99
Nutrition notes: NA
Category: Just for Fun

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PAST BITE    December 19th, 2007

Holiday Season Entertaining

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1 votes, average: 5 out of 51 votes, average: 5 out of 51 votes, average: 5 out of 51 votes, average: 5 out of 51 votes, average: 5 out of 5
What it is: A way of entertaining friends and family
How it comes: However you create/organize it
Where it is: Usually at home
Who it's for: Everyone
Suggested retail price: From inexpensive to off the charts
Nutrition notes: Depends what you serve
Category: Holidays

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PAST BITE    December 12th, 2007

Melissa’s Baby Red Beets, Steamed and Peeled

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1 votes, average: 5 out of 51 votes, average: 5 out of 51 votes, average: 5 out of 51 votes, average: 5 out of 51 votes, average: 5 out of 5
What it is: Ready to eat trimmed, peeled and steamed red beets
How it comes: 8-ounce resealable package
Where it is: In the refrigerated produce section
Who it's for: Anyone who loves fresh beets, but doesn’t have the time to roast and peel them
Suggested retail price: $2.99
Nutrition notes: A low-calorie, fat-free source of folate, manganese, potassium and fiber
Category: Fabulous Food: Tasteful tidbits

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