May The Fourth Be With Chew

May The Fourth Be With Chew ITS STAR WARS DAY! May the Fourth! How are you celebrating? I wore my Storm Trooper socks. But this date doesn’t exactly align with the Foodie Friday recipe blog post I wanted to write, so I had to get Punny and went with: May The Fourth Be With Chew! … Read more

Everything But The Bagel Seasoning is AMAZIN’

Everything But The Bagel Seasoning is AMAZIN’ Trader Joe’s Everything but the Bagel Sesame Seasoning Blend is amazing! There I said it! Being from New York, I feel as though I am an aficionado on what constitutes an excellent bagel. Having moved around the country a bunch over the years, I have found there truly is … Read more

Trader Joe’s Dried Baby Bananas

Trader Joe’s Dried Baby Bananas Dried fruit can be an acquired taste. Sometimes it is a texture issue, sometimes it is a taste and flavor issue, sometimes it is an added sugar issue. The bottom line is that Trader Joe’s has found a way to address many of these issues. Introducing Trader Joe’s Dried Baby … Read more

Foodie Friday Blog: What are Macros?

Foodie Friday Blog: What are Macros? Macronutrients are molecules that our bodies use to create energy for themselves – primarily fat, protein and carbs. They are found in all foods in varying amounts, measured in grams (g) on the nutrition labels. Fat provides 9 calories per gram Protein provides 4 calories per gram Carbohydrates provide 4 calories per gram Counting Calories vs. Counting … Read more