I actually bought this chocolate bar out of curiosity since it is my namesake. Turns out, even though it is a bit pricey, it tasted delicious. Not just a classic milk chocolate bar, but an elevated classic chocolate bar. The first bar they ever made was back in 2005.

They gave it a screaming red wrapper to attract attention to their main mission - 100% “slave-free” chocolate production. The Belgian milk chocolate bar has simple ingredients: sugar, dry whole milk, cocoa butter, cocoa mass, and soy lecithin. Boy, it melts in your mouth!

The newest Absolutely Gluten Free product taps into two of today’s hottest food crazes: tahini and energy bars. Absolutely Gluten Free 100-calorie TahiniBars™ are gluten- and dairy-free, vegan, and made with natural sesame seeds, a.k.a. “super seeds.” These grab-and-go bars are available in Vanilla, Cocoa Nib, and Pistachio flavors, making gluten-free living tasty and convenient. The Tahini Bars come in three flavors and are the perfect healthy snack in between meals. I have even eaten them as a dessert.

I am an avid tea drinker and I have tried dozens and dozens of different jasmine green teas. My all time favorite is the truly aromatic ORGANIC JASMINE GREEN TEA. The tea is filled into tea bags and packed into foil-lined kraft bags in California. The packaging of the 100 eco-conscious tea bags is very impressive as they are constructed of Abacá Hemp Fiber Paper. They are free of dyes, adhesive, glue and chlorine bleach. No staples, strings, bags or extra waste - just delicious tea! 

All of their products are certified USDA Organic and certified Non-GMO. They have numerous flavors to choose from Chai Earl Grey English breakfast gunpowder green nettle leaf rosehip sencha black tea hibiscus chamomile Ginger Irish Breakfast milk thistle mint moringa oolong peppermint leaf experiment turmeric ginger white tea and others
 

My mother was from England and growing up in California, our relatives would mail Wine Gums from the British Isles. They have remained one of my favorite candies. They are flavorful and are still the popular alternative to gummies in Europe. I love them because they have a soft, chewy texture with sweet flavors. These delectable candies are alcohol-free despite the references on the front of each piece. These are Imported from Holland and if you like chewy candy, you will like these.

This is positively my go-to cooking spray. I heard not-so-good things about canola oil and olive oil has a distinct taste that dominates the food you cook with it.

With the popularity of Air Fryers, if you want to brown your food, not using butter, just spray Pompeian Avocado Cooking Spray which as a bonus has antioxidants. If you are airfrying chicken, spray it on and the skin comes out so crispy.

When cooking stovetop, I spray it on the pan to help the food to not stick, plus adding that gluten free, non-GMO creamy nutty finish to the food. Perfect for high-heat cooking, roasting, and stir-fry. This truly healthy spray comes from a company of the highest quality since 1906.

Harvested from the Pacific Ocean, this Black Lava Sea Salt adds a smoky taste and extra health benefits to your favorite dishes. Plus, it can be used externally as a detoxifying scrub or soak. Hawaiian black lava and activated charcoal give the salt its distinctive flavor and color, perfect for everything from soups to stir-fry. And because of its antioxidant and detoxifying benefits, and naturally occurring trace minerals, it’s great for skin, digestion, and overall health.

I discovered this product during a panic purchase at the onset of the pandemic and it has turned out to be a staple in our kitchen. This marinara sauce checks all of the boxes-- slow Simmered: The authentic old-world flavor of marinara sauce is difficult to recreate. This recipe combines just the right amount of spices and fresh tomatoes to give it a deliciously simple and subtle flavor. It contains no artificial flavors, colors or preservatives.

One of the few pasta sauces which is vegan, gluten-free, and free of many common allergens, making it a great choice for a number of special dietary needs and lifestyles. Check out the recipes on this site because this Marinara sauce was used in some of the recipes and get the 12 pack, it is so worth it..Family Farms:  products are produced with pride and care from a family-owned company right here in the USA.

It seems the tahini craze is here to stay as home cooks and professional chefs keep coming up with new ways to use creamy, nutrient-rich condiments.

That’s right: the maker of the original all-natural, squeeze-and-serve tahini has done it again with their new Harissa Tahini. (Epicurious anointed original Mighty Sesame Tahini The Best Tahini You Can Buy). Now, this new game-changer makes it easier than ever to add extra zip and a bit of heat to everything from dressings and dips to meat and veggies.

The sesame experts make their tahini from the finest Ethiopian sesame seeds and serve it up in shake-and-squeeze bottles for maximum convenience. The new variety contains a blend of 100% natural harissa spices for a distinctively aromatic flavor profile with a kick.
But just what is harissa? Seen on nearly every Israeli, Moroccan, and Tunisian table, it’s a paste made by blending roasted hot red peppers with other spices and herbs. This fragrant chili paste is often combined with garlic, olive oil, cumin, coriander, caraway & mint for a distinctively Mediterranean flavor. There are as many variations of harissa as there are grandmas who’ve passed their secrets down the generations. It can be hot or mild, smoky or pungent – depending on the ingredients and techniques involved. Basically, all you need to know is Harissa + Tahini = Yum!

Mighty Sesame Co. invites you to create a recipe.

Tony on the Town came up with serving the spicy Tahini with Falafel balls as a dipping sauce and it was absolutely delicious.

This snack is one of my favorites and I have given it as a gift to rave reviews. The resealable canister contains cashews, almonds, pecans, pistachios & hazelnuts seasoned with sea salt. I like this medley because it is not saturated with regular peanuts and it is a great price on Amazon.

Mixed nuts with no peanuts have 170 calories per 1 ounce serving and are a great tasting nutritious dense snack for those keeping Kosher.

It is no secret that I am a chewy candy fanatic. I have tried every type under the sun. Every so often, I discover a delicious brand. For me, Darrell Lea soft licorice handcrafted for over 90 years has perfected their craft and quality in Australia and it is crazy good. The outstanding aspect about this mixed fruit licorice is the quality of the hand-crafted candy made from real liquorice root, natural flavors, and is NON-GMO. Palm Oil Free. Contains NO preservatives, NO high fructose corn syrup, is Vegetarian and Kosher certified! Comes in strawberry, black, mixed fruit (pictured), mango or allsorts. Need I say more?

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I have included the link for the 8 pack, they make great gifts and party favors. 

Because I love salt on many things and have pursued the healthiest types on the market. The diversity of salts on this planet is miraculous; on the top of my list is Light Grey Celtic Sea Salt.  It is a delicious, naturally coarse moist sea salt that is the perfect addition to favorite recipes. I actually put it in a peppermill and freshly grind it on those foods that demand salt.

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The salt is packaged in a resealable bag to keep in your pantry for all your cooking and baking needs. Helpful hint, I leave the bag open so the salt can dry out as it is quite moist. Got to love that it is all natural with no additives. It’s completely unrefined and hand-harvested. Dried by the sun and the wind, it retains the ocean’s moisture and locks in a vast array of vital trace elements.

This salt is also non-GMO Verified, certified Kosher, lower in sodium than table salt and paleo-friendly. The seal of approval for me is because it retains the natural balance and spectrum of essential minerals, supplying the body with over 74 vital trace minerals & elements. From what I have read, it's popularity has grown into a brand recommended by doctors, nutritionists and chefs alike.

I probably use this Natural Unrefined Gluten-Free Fine Real Salt more than any of the others above. I LOVE it on popcorn and it is unlike any salt on earth. It’s subtly sweet, never bitter sea salt that makes every bite delicious. Unrefined, unprocessed, and ancient sea salt with trace minerals and no additives. Natural sea salt is just the way nature made it, with nothing added and nothing removed.

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The great news for salt lovers is that this ancient sea salt is recommended by doctors and health professionals for its unique blend of trace minerals Mined in Utah since 1958 from an ancient seabed protected from modern pollution. Compared to Himalayan, Celtic, Tibetan, Malaysian, French, Hawaiian, Irish, and Marine Sea Salts, Real Salt means fewer food miles, ethical labor standards, and sustainable practices along with its addictive sweet-salty taste.

I have purchased Trader Joe's Capellini aka Angel Hair Pasta for over 30 years. There are many reasons to love it, first is that it is imported from Italy, so envision some quaint manufacturing outlet with an old-school backstory. The next reason to love it is the insanely great price. I was talking about it with friends the other night, they source the ingredients from scratch consisting of 100% durum wheat semolina. They make the pasta, package it in an attractive way, ship it from Italy to the United States, distribute it to the regional Trader Joe's and someone puts it on the shelves for only 99 cents. Now that is a journey we may take for granted. When we get it home, we transform it into a bundle of love with our recipes. The best thing is excellent pasta and that they have it in an array of styles from bow tie, macaroni, orzo, rigatoni, and many more.

I was first turned on to these chips at Cortina's Restaurant in Anaheim. They pair beautifully with a sandwich and you will not find a better-tasting chip. Be aware, those with peanut allergies, the chip contains peanut oil. If that's not an issue, this chip tastes like potato, like you would expect it to and the peanut oil takes it to a whole other level. They are very hearty and Salt and Pepper are my favorite, but all of their other flavors are excellent as well.

Other flavors include Jalapeno Heat, Mesquite Barbecue, Sea Salt & Vinegar, Sour Cream & Onion, Sweet Onion and Funky Fusion. They come in 25 small bags or 12 large bags.

Perfect for those chilly days and nights, Bare Bones is a pioneer in the booming bone broth space and is one of the hottest health-food trends with the launch of a brand-new line of Bone Broth Instant Beverage Mix. Health Benefits include:

• Protect the joints

• Help fight osteoarthritis

• Help reduce inflammation and heal the gut

• Aid in sleep

• Supports weight loss

Bare Bones broth is never boiled, it simmers for 24-48 hours to retain all of its nutritional value and gently extracts and protects ingredients essential to life - collagen, protein and amino acids. The collagen that is extracted when animal bones simmer in water for hours (or days) contains the building blocks of life, loaded with proteins that combat inflammation; boost immunity; strengthen bones; improve hair, skin and nails; and soothe a host of digestive issues.

Bare Bones uses the highest quality ingredients, sourcing bones from humanely-raised grass-fed beef, pasture raised chicken and turkey and using fresh organic veggies and spices. Crafted with classic stock-making techniques, Bare Bones offers a balanced and versatile, ready-to-use liquid bone broth for sipping and cooking, among the variety of protein and collagen enriched products.

The new instant beverage mix is the result of the company's relentless commitment to providing delicious and nutrient-dense food, with maximum convenience in mind.

“We transformed the essence of traditional bone broth into a quick and easy, chef-designed, collagen-rich mix that can be sipped as a beverage or used as a soup base,” shared Ryan Harvey, Co-Founder of Bare Bones. “It’s part ingredient, part beverage and complete on-the-go souperfood.”

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Each individual serving is Non-GMO, Keto and paleo-friendly, packed with 5g of collagen and 10g of protein and has no added hormones, antibiotics, preservatives or artificial ingredients. To experience the full benefits of bone broth, it is recommended to rip, mix and sip into health with 3 servings per week for at least 30 days.

Every so often I crave pancakes or waffles and have found this super simple (add water only) mix very tasty. Love the fact that it is USDA Organic and Certified Non-GMO is family-owned and crafted with love. Preparation is super simple: just scoop the desired amount of mix into a bowl, add water, mix, and make up to 26 pancakes with one 16 ounce bag. The family conducted double-blind taste tests on every organic flour in America, and handpicked the remaining ingredients to ensure only the highest quality. This resulted in some of the fluffiest, tastiest pancakes that I have ever had at home.

Himalayan Pink Salt is probably the most popular of the 5 salts that I am recommending. This Sherpa Himalayan pink salt is in a best-seller because of its Extra-Fine Grain. 100% pure Himalayan Pink Salt is the perfect addition to any meal! Sherpa Pink Himalayan salt is great for seasoning meats, grilled vegetables, a variety of salads (such as pasta, egg or potato salads), soups & stews and blends well into recipes when baking.

Himalayan salt has become well known for its amazing health benefits, including re-mineralizes the body with minerals and trace elements essential to health and well-being. Rich in trace minerals - including Calcium, Magnesium, Potassium, Copper and Iron.

In my pursuit for the ultimate salt, the benefits of TATA Salt really caught my eye; it contains Iodine which helps in the mental development of children and prevents iodine deficiency disorders in adults. 

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Tata salt has ventured into new product segments to meet the changing needs of its customers, adding Tata salt lite, Tata salt plus, sprinklers, Tata black salt, and Tata rock salt to its repertoire. Being a pioneer of salt iodization in India, Tata Salt holds the distinction of being India's first national branded iodized salt. It has been consistently recognized as one of the country's leading food brands.

Today, Tata Salt continues to be a market leader in the salt category - a testament to the customer's enduring trust in the brand. Through products that aim to improve the nation’s health.