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Lunchbox Helper: Ak-Mak Whole Wheat Sesame Crackers

We went to our favorite cheesemonger a couple weeks ago and bought some cheese and crackers. We were browsing around for a new cracker and asked him for recommendations. He practically pressed these A...

Are You a Fan of Raincoast Crisps?

We sampled these crackers at Whole Foods a few days ago, smeared with a mixture of goat cheese and strawberries (very good). Then, when we looked around on the internet for more information, we ...

SF Local Product: Affi’s Aubergine Dip

Hot or Not: Pickle Popsicles

A little while back the New York Times reported on these new Pickle Pops from Texas. Sour pickle juice seems to have hit a sweet spot, because these are getting really popular. We've never tried them,...

Do You Like Food In Tubes? La Tomate Spreads

On a recent trip to Montreal, we stopped into our favorite all-tomato store, La Tomate. It's a small shop that has tomato everything - sauces, jellies, soups, and even tomato-filled chocolates! We s...

NYC Food Find: Home Baked Rice Cakes from Westside Market

We're suckers for free samples, and the Westside Market on 110th and Broadway has been hawking these in-house rice cakes for a while now. They set them up with a variety of dips, right next to a "Mag...

Good Product: Dark Chocolate Covered Pretzel Bites from Trader Joe's

The exact size of old-school gumballs, these little nibs of pretzel and chocolate are the perfect salty-sweet combination. Biting down on one (or a handful) gives a soul-satisfying crunch that we've b...

Impulse Buy: Wheelhouse Pickles Irma's Pears

When you charge $8.50 for a pint of pickles, they had better be life changing. Sure, Wheelhouse Pickles are well-regarded, standing out from the sea of New York's artisan pickle makers. But until re...

Stinky Sweethearts: Rick's Picks and Saxleby Cheese

We're putting forth a wild and crazy Valentine's Day thought: no waxy chocolate and no pesticide-laced roses imported from Ecuador this year. And better yet, no eating out. Cuddle up inside, people!...

Trader Joe's Pantry: Corn Tortilla Flat Breads

Crunchy, salty and yummy. We tried Trader Joe's Corn Tortilla Flat Breads for the first time this week, and they were even better than they looked. These toasty, crispy flat breads have a mix of wheat...

Good Product: Trader Joe's Toasted Pine Nuts

Toasted pine nuts can be a final grace note to well-constructed salads, pastas, and cooked veggies, and I often reach for them at the last minute to add savor and crunch. Sometimes I stop short, howe...

Good Product: Jimtown Store Artichoke, Olive & Caper Spread

This versatile spread-sauce-dip combines buttery artichokes, tangy green olives and capersall spiked with red chili flakes and accented with refreshing mint for a sun-drenched Mediterranean vacation ...

Recipes & Inspiration: Cocktail Party Goodies

Were addicted to kitschy trays and dishes that are definitely not for everyday use. Since theres no sense in collecting stuff and leaving it in a drawer, and these dishes are perfect for appetizer...

Product: Trader Joe's Pinjur Sauce

I have a bit of a love/hate relationship with Trader Joe's. I hate that they only sell curly parsley and onions in bags although I love their inexpensive free-range chicken broth and their varied sel...

Good Product: Pure Fun All-Natural Candy Canes

Pure Fun is a candy company based in Toronto that has received some buzz for their organic, fair-trade, vegan, all-natural, kosher and gluten-free products. Their candy floss, an organic version of co...

Good Product: Alexander Valley Pickles

Now these are good. Theyre crisp and a bit spicy, a little sweet and nicely tart. Maybe even a little addictive. I especially like these bread and butter pickles with creamy goat cheese, but they...

Product: Lotus Caramelised Biscuits

They are known as the Airline Cookie, however I tasted them for the first time at my friend Linda's house in Manchester, England. I remarked how much I loved them and Linda was nice enough to send me...

Good Product: Cracked Black Pepper Crackerthins

Something about the fall makes me want to devour massive amounts of blue cheese. I suppose it's because of how well the pungant flavor works with other autumnal favorites like walnuts and pears. If ...