Reader Suggestions

Reader Suggests: Healthy Valley Organic No Salt Added Soups - May 17, 2011

“I would like to recommend that you sample the various No Salt Added soups by Health Valley Organic,” suggests writes Barbara Follain, of
Niskayuna. NY.

“My husband is on a sodium restricted diet and regular soups have SO much sodium. …


Reader Suggests: Mama Manju’s Salsa - April 27, 2011

“Mama Manju’s Salsa is a small family owned and operated business based out of Chester, CT. The original salsa is my great aunt, Manju Patel’s recipe that she created for our restaurant (1983-1990)”, wrote Sonal Miller.

“We use all natural …


Reader Suggests: Umpqua Oats - April 8, 2011

Jan Nardone from Changing Tides in Juneau Alaska writes, ” Have you heard of Umpqua Oats??  All “natural” oatmeal in a paper cup, just add boiling water. I had the “R U Nutz” with walnuts, almonds, flax & sunflower seeds …


Reader Suggests: Nuwave Convection Oven - January 7, 2011

“I am getting rid of my microwave oven (very bad for my health issues).
I want a convection oven. But, I really don’t see many reviews on other websites for the Nuwave.

Other than …”It works great”…or…”Can’t do without it”….on …


Reader Suggests: Smucker’s Orchard’s Finest - December 27, 2010

“Okay, I’m a jam snob. I love homemade jam, and a very few imported specialty jams (you know — with the little paper doily tied on top). I pass on most domestic jams because they have almost no flavor, or …


Jacob’s World Famous Andouille - October 1, 2010

“The best andouille ever,” said Kevin A from Stratford, CT — who also mentioned he’s originally from New Orleans.

We got the details for you: It’s $6.25 a pound from:

Jacob’s World Famous Andouille
505 West Airline Highway
La Place,


Supper in NYC: Reader Recommends - September 27, 2010

“It is like sitting at your Italian mothers house — if you have an Italian mother.
My daughter and I had the pleasure of dining there recently. The restaurant is rustic and warm the minute you enter the place,” wrote


CT Farmers Cow Ice Cream - September 4, 2010

“Try the new CT Farmers Cow Ice Cream – it is the best ice cream I have ever eaten.   I bought Vanilla and Chocolate,”  -  suggests Nancy A.

Bonnie from Bite of the Best says: This ice cream is available


Gorilla Coffee - May 1, 2010

Reader Suggests Gina Bruce wrote “I found this (Gorilla) coffee at a local Westchester, NY farmer’s market last summer and have been drinking it ever since.

It’s roasted and packed in Brooklyn, NY.

There are several different blends – each


Duke’s Light Mayonnaise - April 29, 2010

A site visitor who asked to remain anonymous wrote and told us about Duke’s Light Mayonnaise. “The mayo is rich and creamy. Even though it is light, it tastes better than many full fat mayos.”
We’re just sharing this reader’s …

Jacques Torres Mudslide Cookie Mix - February 3, 2010

I am a devoted baking purist and have always disdained cookie mixes as something used only by people who don’t care enough to invest the effort to produce a quality product. HOWEVER, I recently tried the Jacques Torres Mudslide Cookie …

NuNaturals - December 25, 2009

NuNaturals makes the best tasting stevia, my favorite all natural zero calorie sweetener. Other brands I’ve tried always have a funky aftertaste, but not NuNaturals. Love this stuff:  nunaturals.com. — blogger Heather Demetra


Devisch-Lal Belgian Chocolates - May 19, 2009

Devisch-Lal Belgian Chocolates. They are natural and hand-made, and they are especially nice because many of the chocolates have a pretty art design/picture on top! They are my favorite now because of the amazing taste, but they make a great …


Milton’s Multi-Grain Cracker - February 3, 2009

I’d like to suggest a delicious cracker than came in an xmas basket from Wine Country Gift Baskets.
Milton’s is the name of the baking company that makes these terrific snack crackers that we enjoyed. That’s Milton’s All Natural Baked …


Agave Syrup (aka Agave Nectar) - August 20, 2008

Agave Syrup, aka Agave Nectar….No brand name, Bonnie, but agave syrup is moving into the mainstream and it might be interesting to your readers. It is a sugar sold in syrup form made from the agave plant, same plant that …


Favorites to Eat While on Weight Watchers - August 13, 2008

“I just started back up on Weight Watchers so everything has a points value and I have some favorites that I thought I’d mention:

Morningstar Veggie Corn Dogs – 4 pts each (7 pts for 2) and taste like the …


Mad Hectic Oatmeal - August 12, 2008

I have a fabulous product to recommend. It’s a wonderful healthy oatmeal that tastes great. I have never eaten oatmeal prior to now. The product is Mad Hectic Oatmeal. You can check it out at www.madhecticfoods.com The founder is Beth, …


David Glass Bittersweet Rocky Road Torte - July 29, 2008

Sue Honeyman suggest David Glass Bittersweet Rocky Road Torte, “better slightly warm.”

Unfortunately, she adds, it’s not available at retail. She purchased it at Restaurant Depot, a Cash and Carry Foodservice Wholesaler.


Debbie Meyers Green Bags - July 9, 2008

“This was originally a “Made for TV’ ” product that has now hit the stores. These bags claim to keep produce fresher, longer and they do exactly that. Much of my produce lasts at least 5 days longer than usual, …


Good Earth Peanuts - May 30, 2008

Two years ago I was riding my bicycle along some back roads of Virginia and I came across a little farm that has the best peanuts I’ve ever tasted. Their web site is goodearthpeanuts.com and they are located in Skippers, …


MINOR’S Beef Base for pets - May 25, 2008

I bought some of this MINOR’S Beef Base. It comes in a 16 oz container and I use a couple of spoonfuls of it on my dogs dry food mix. She loves it and she’s a picky eater. I like …


Bear Pond Farm Pesto - May 19, 2008

Beth Hillson suggests Bear Pond Farm Pesto  — it comes in five flavors:
* Premium Basil
* Tomato-Garlic
* Fresh Lemony
* Rich Cilantro
* Robust Arugula

The first thing that hits me when I eat pesto is usually an …


cookiesbecause.com - April 10, 2008

These are amazing homemade cookies – so good I ended up ordering twice-monthly deliveries for my daughter in college. You can order large cookies, or cooke bytes (small sizes) in different flavors and quantities. I ordered them as client and …


Healthy Snacks? - April 4, 2008

As an active working mom, I need more healthy SNACKS (prepackaged) for my kids and for outdoor activities. Please Bite of the Best, tell those food manufacturers to get busy! Soggy carrots in mini bags don’t cut it and 100 …


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