Granola-based snacks have come a long way since I grew up eating them in —gasp—the 1970s. Back then, they were hard, brittle bars that posed a real threat to anyone with expensive dental work. These days, granola snacks have evolved into something softer and chewier by design, with far more interesting ingredients and textures. Of course, in the quest for better flavor and added kid-appeal, many “better-for-you” snacks drift into candy bar or cookie territory. And honestly? That’s not necessarily a bad thing—especially if a sweet snack can redeem itself with recognizable, natural ingredients. Because when it comes to snacking, isn’t it really all about the taste? You know it is.
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Product Review: NEFT Vodka, Because You Like to Have Nice Things
If you are like me, the many restrictions brought on by the pandemic have not dampened your desire to have nice things, or the quest to keep comfort and joy in your life as much as possible. In practice, this means that if I can’t go to a bar for cocktails, I bring the bar to me in the form of keeping my favorite spirits and mixers stocked and ready to pour. Pandemic Drinking: You Are Doing it Right. Continue reading Product Review: NEFT Vodka, Because You Like to Have Nice Things
Product Review: New York Style Pita Chips!
In the realm of ready-to-eat snacks, but especially among seemingly endless varieties of chips, the Pita Chip is King for its ability to stand up to even the thickest, heartiest dips without breaking! But snack lovers don’t just want a sturdier chip, they want a healthier alternative, with great flavor and less fat so it’s easier to take off any extra pounds you might have put on over the holidays, amiright?
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