food

Issei Mochi Gummies

July 15, 2024

The power of rice flour! Issei Mochi Gummies are the best gummies we have ever had! For those not familiar with mochi, it’s an ancient Japanese treat made with pounded rice and spring water. While eaten year-round, mochi is often served at celebrations and gatherings and symbolizes longevity, well-being and prosperity. Issei was founded in […]

Acorn Bar

July 3, 2024

Acorns aren’t just a favorite of squirrels! Our friends at Acorn Bar have some tasty bars that are made with a unique ingredient…acorn flour! Yes, that’s right, responsibly sourced acorn flour with a blend of other healthy ingredients like oats, vegan butter, and spices. Some of the many benefits of acorns include improved digestion, the […]

Hey Yum! Organic Vegan Candy

June 28, 2024

Organic, sweet, cute, and a little something yummy! Hey Yum! are gummies that are soft, chewy, and filled only with good stuff. Hailing from Denmark, you won’t find any artificial flavors or colors, no preservatives, and no artificial sweeteners, just organic ingredients like natural fruit flavorings, honey, and fruit juice concentrates. There’s even a vegan […]

ECOlunchbox Splash Box Set

June 19, 2024

Be mindful of your environmental impact and avoid single use plastics. Our friends at ECOlunchbox have just what you need with their Splash Box Set, a large stainless steel container (Splash Box) plus small snack container (Splash Pod). A few years ago, we introduced you to ECOlunchbox, the woman owned, California Green Certified, B Corp […]

Munk Pack Bars

April 29, 2024

You won’t miss the sugar at all! Our friends at Munk Pack have some bars that only have 1 gram of sugar in them. Yes, you read that correctly…just ONE gram, when many of the “healthy” bars out there have 8-12 grams in a single bar! Without added sugar, they are far from lacking in […]

Festive Chickpeas

April 17, 2024

Forget the chips…grab the chickpeas! The next time you’re craving a crunchy, salty snack, try Festive Chickpeas. Whether you call them chickpeas or garbanzo beans (they are the same legume), these powerhouses are naturally loaded with nutrients. High in protein, fiber, and vitamins and minerals like folate and iron, these little yummies have a creamy, […]

Skratch Labs Energy Bar Sport Fuel

April 15, 2024

A better kind of energy bar. Years ago, we introduced you to Skratch Labs Fruit Drops, gummy bites that give you carb-based energy without any GI-distress or dehydration. We’re happy to report that these smart folks also have an energy bar called Energy Bar Sport Fuel. It has half as much sugar as other energy […]

Simply Chocolate Date Bars and Fruit Bites

March 8, 2024

They’re Simply better…especially when you use only the good stuff! Several years ago, we introduced you to our friends at Simply Gum – the all natural gum made solely with real ingredients. Happily, Simply has expanded their repertoire to include some other products that are, in two words, Simply delicious! Try their Chocolate Date Bars […]

Top Finds of 2023

December 1, 2023

We’re approaching the end of the year, and we’ve just finished counting all of your Facebook likes and shares for our 2023 features across all our categories. We have a wide variety of popular items, and here are your top 10… drum role please… Runderwear Zest Power Running Bra Seems that running was an important […]

City Bonfires Mini S’mores Kit

November 22, 2023

The cutest little stocking stuffer! From City Bonfires, the clever folks that brought us the original portable fire pit and the S’Mores Night Pack, comes the Mini S’Mores Kit! Just like the big version that we introduced you to a couple years ago, the Mini version has that handy portable bonfire, just in a smaller […]

Taos Bakes

November 10, 2023

Make your taste buds happy with a different kind of snack. From our friends at Taos Bakes, you’ll be treated to all kinds of yumminess from, as they say, “an alternate snack from an alternate universe”. You’ll see right away that these are not your typical bars. From the playful caricature face on the packaging […]

Like Air Puffcorn

September 20, 2023

Dangerously addictive (in a good way)! Like Air Puffcorn is a pleasingly airy snack that has a tagline of Better Than Popcorn. It’s made out of corn like popcorn, but it has a delicate, melt-in-your-mouth quality that makes it hard to stop eating and most certainly lives up to its tagline. Plus, unlike traditional popcorn, […]

Good Chips by Paramo Snacks

September 18, 2023

Snackable fruits and veggies with a crunch and a cause! Our friends at the women-own company, Paramo Snacks, have created some tasty snacks called Good Chips. We all know that fruits and vegetables are where it’s at for healthy snacking. They’re loaded with vitamins, minerals, and fiber and are low in calories and fat. With […]

Brave Good Kind (BGK) Tender Chicken Bites

September 11, 2023

Feeling peckish?  We have just the thing for you with the Tender Chicken Bites from our friends at Brave Good Kind (BGK)!  The folks at BGK are on a mission to responsibly nourish the world in a healthy way with sustained positive energy. As the name indicates, this snack is made with yummy chicken – […]

UNiTE Food Bars

August 28, 2023

Unique flavors to tickle your taste buds! Our friends at UNiTE Food brings us some bars that are inspired by a “global sampling of nostalgic, childhood flavors”. Take a trip around the world with flavors like Mexican Hot Chocolate, Churro, Baklava, Bubble Tea and a tried and true American favorite, PB and Jelly. Packing in […]

Chum Fruit Bites

August 21, 2023

Here’s the fruit, the whole fruit and nothing but the fruit. Introducing Chum Fruit Bites! That’s right, these snacks are only made with fruit – no sugar added, no preservatives, and no artificial flavors or colors. Whole fruits are pureed and slowly baked to remove water and retain the antioxidants, vitamins, and fiber of healthy […]

Good To-Go Breakfast Hash

May 22, 2023

A hot breakfast is as simple as adding boiling water! Our friends at Good To-Go just released a new meal…the Breakfast Hash. You may recall Good To-Go, the brand that brings us dehydrated gourmet meals, like the Weekender. Created by an award-winning chef, this latest yummy meal is filled with simple, clean, recognizable ingredients like […]

Michele’s Granola

May 3, 2023

Yummy, yummy! Open a bag of Michele’s Granola, and it will be hard to close it without finishing the whole 12 ounce bag! Handmade and baked slowly, giving it a light crispy-crunchiness, it’s filled with real ingredients: organic gluten-free oats, organic brown sugar, expeller-pressed canola oil (much better than regular canola oil, since no chemical […]

Resync Beverages

January 11, 2023

Enhance your health with reds…as long as it’s the signature Reds+ Blend from our friends at Resync! The new 100% Organic Instant Smoothie and the Sparkling Beverage contain a powerhouse of clean, plant-based nutrition with a proprietary Reds+ Blend. This blend is composed of red spinach, aronia berry, and red beets, essential ingredients to help […]

Top Urban Finds of 2022

December 13, 2022

And the winner is… it’s the end of the year, and we’ve just finished counting all of your Facebook likes and shares for our 2022 features in the Urban category. And the item that came out on top was… drum role please… Kombucha Town Kombucha and Seltzer, the first live kombucha in a can and the first […]

Top Camp of 2022

December 7, 2022

And the winner is… it’s the end of the year, and we’ve just finished counting all of your Facebook likes and shares for our 2022 features in the Camp category. And the item that came out on top was… drum role please…Elda’s Kitchen, cooking and grilling sauces made with natural ingredients and free of high fructose corn […]

Top Hike of 2022

December 2, 2022

And the winner is… it’s the end of the year, and we’ve just finished counting all of your Facebook likes and shares for our 2022 features in the Hike category. And the item that came out on top was… drum role please…Mystery Ranch District 8, our new favorite “in-between” bag that is just the right size for […]

ODYSSEY Prebiotic Protein Bars

November 21, 2022

A snack that’s good for your gut! Just released this year, ODYSSEY Prebiotic Protein Bars are formulated to support your digestive health. Armed with prebiotic fiber, specifically chicory root, this specialized plant fiber acts like fertilizer to stimulate the growth of healthy bacteria (or probiotics) in your gut, AKA your microbiome. Thus by feeding your microbiome, […]

Painterland Sisters Organic Skyr Yogurt

October 5, 2022

Have you had skyr yet? Then you must try it, especially the Organic Skyr Yogurt from our friends at Painterland Sisters! Pronounced skeer (think steer but with a “k” instead of a “t”), this thick, luscious yogurt has been a staple in the Icelandic diet since the Viking age. The Painter sisters are farmers in […]