Cutting the Caffeine – Why You Need to & How to Do it
That morning cup of coffee may be causing more harm than you know. The energy boost you get is an artificial caffeine-induced high that creates a vicious circle of dependency, which can be…
Charley’s Organic Toffee – Changemaking Candy
Everybody and his dog is making caramels or toffee these days; they’re as easy to find as ants at a picnic. But I can tell you that turning out both types of these…
Quinn Popcorn – Microwave Popcorn Without the Chemicals
Popcorn is a comfort food for many of us. My family made countless batches of the stuff on top of the stove, and, later, in our popcorn machine (remember those?). Then, microwave popcorn…
Noosa Yoghurt – Made From a Secret Aussie Recipe
I’ve been eating yogurt regularly for decades. A few years back, I was in Australia for about a month, and one of the things I noticed was the incredible yogurt. I couldn’t figure…
The Providence Granola Project – Breakfast for People Who Give a Damn
If you were around in the 60s and 70s, you knew about granola, because it was inescapable. Everybody and his brother made granola back then, and, like many other foods favored by hippies,…
Kodiak Cakes – Frontier Flapjacks
Are you as crazy about pancakes as I am? I love them for a relaxed weekend breakfast, of course, but they’re equally good for lunch… and dinner. White flour pancakes are just fine,…
Harmless Harvest – 100% Organic & Raw Coconut Water
Have you tried coconut water yet? Since the commercial-scale introduction of coconut water to the US in 2004, this product has experienced a surge in popularity unrivaled even by pop stars or charismatic…
In the Wholesome Pantry: Quinoa
Long neglected in the West, Quinoa has been grown in the Andes of South America for thousands of years. It was a staple food of the ancient Incas, so important to them that…
Manna Organics – Sprouted, Yeast-free Breads
I often think that people take bread for granted. It’s so basic to the American diet that we can scarcely conceive the idea of a day without it — when we bother to…
Teeny Tiny Spice Co – Flavors of the World
Are you in a culinary rut? Do you keep on making the same handful or two of dishes over and over? Sure, they’re quick and easy, but you’re getting awfully bored with them…
Garden + Protein = Gardein
There may come a day when you decide you need to stop eating meat, or at least some meats. I know some of you decided this long ago and have already acted on…
Boost Your Probiotics – Lifeway Kefir
Many of the products I write about are those I’ve tried at trade shows, or those I’ve become aware of only after their PR people have contacted me. But sometimes, I like to…
Blue Moon Sorbet: All Natural Fruit-packed Vegan Treats
You’ve likely heard the expression “once in a blue moon”—something that happens with extreme rarity. It is entirely fitting that Blue Moon Sorbet should include such phrasing, as you don’t come across such…
Grab’em Snacks – Plantains To Go
Because I write about food, I tend to assume that everyone keeps up on current food trends as much as I do. You’d think I’d know better by now! For instance, I had…
Talenti Gelato e Sorbetto – Delicious, Natural & Made with Real Stuff
Not so long ago, gelato and sorbetto were a new concept to Americans. Now, it seems, everybody is making both. As usually happens in such a case, some producers are turning out frozen…












