Dried Sliced Shiitake Mushrooms impart and infuse true, deep mushroom flavor in casseroles, soups, entrees and vegetables.Shiitakes are very popular in Asian cooking, particularly in rice and stir–fried dishes. They are packaged in 6–ounce jars, which provide 17 servings when rehydrated. Simply...

This juice is the original, and our favorite choice to make our favorite rich, creamy, citrus flavored dairy pie in the whole wide world – Key Lime Pie. Nellie & Joe's originated as the southernmost bottling company in the United States. Founded in 1968 as a family owned business, it is "home" of...

Inspired by traditional Vietnamese Pho (pronounced “fuh”), this starter base makes it simple to prepare authentic pho at home. It is a combination of organic mushrooms and complex flavors including spices such as star anise, cinnamon, and ginger. Just add tofu, rice noodles, scallions, sprouts,...

Original Texas Brand. Now that there is a chill in the air, we are thinking chili, and other comfort foods. The Carroll Shelby Chili Kit, a Luzianne brand, makes “chili-cookin’” a cinch. You can “Fix it hot or Fix it mild”, and it so easy to “fix”. The boxed kit includes seasoning ingredients for...

Latkes in a Hurry!Crystal Farms Simply Potatoes Shredded Hash Browns are sold fresh (in the refrigerated section), not frozen, and when prepared taste like homemade potatoes. Best of all, we discovered that this product provides a sensational secret shortcut for making Hanukkah potato latkes....

Light, Creamy, Rich Add delicate flavor and rich, velvety texture to sweet and savory recipes with Alouette® Crème Fraîche. This cultured cream is a culinary alternative to heavy cream and sour cream. Ideal for gourmet cooking and elegant dessert toppings. Alouette® Crème Fraîche is the perfect...

Handmade Chocolate DecadenceJer’s Squares, by Jer's Chocolates, are new bite size decadent chocolate treats recently added to the Jer’s award winning chocolate collection. We tasted two flavors: Cara Mella, a square with a peanut butter center, enrobed in milk chocolate and dark chocolate. And...

The Spice Hunter When fresh garlic is not an option, we recommend this convenient product as an excellent substitute. Picked at the peak of freshness, Fresh at Hand herbs and spices are washed and cut before being flash-frozen and vacuum dried, a process which preserves nearly 100% of the original...

From Z Specialty Food, Moon Shine Trading Company Cowboy Caviar – an all natural appetizer spread. We tried the Classic Original Cowboy Caviar flavor. A rich tomato purée is the the base for this chunky spread filled with onions, peppers and eggplant sautéed in olive oil and seasoned with herbs...

Arnold Premium Stuffing, is available in several varieties. These crumbs make a perfect starter for many classic and contemporary stuffing recipes. How convenient! The choice of flavors inspire us to try new “twists” on traditional stuffing and side dish dressings. When labeled, they are all...

Dine in like you were in a Diner. Have it your way! Gather two sesame buns, add a chicken, turkey or hamburger, some grilled onions, lettuce, tomato and slather on this sauce. Perfectly fun for everyday, anyday and consider adding fries and slaw. We think it tastes a bit like thousand island...

Nutrition to Go! NuGo is one of our favorite finds from the summer Fancy Food Show. In addition to their nutritional benefits, the bars taste delicious and are made with real dark chocolate. NuGo offers a large variety of kosher nutrition bars in numerous flavors and with various benefits, but we...

Do you wish you could make some of those popular, easy, quick recipes with an ingredient list which include a can of Cream of Mushroom, Cream of Celery, or Cream of Potato soup? Well, wish no more because now you can! Walmart's house brand, Great Value, produces these three very popular flavors...

365 Everyday Value brand. These pita chips are exceptional for dipping, snacking and accessorizing. Yes we said accessorizing. We enjoy the crunchy chip for dipping in hummus and various spreads; we munch the chips just as we would potato chips; but our favorite way to use them is to crumble them...

Sipping honey. It is a honey of a season for sweet beginnings! These 7–inch plastic straws from Z Specialty Foods, are sealed on both ends, and they are so sweet and fun to use. Simply squeeze or cut across the seam end and out pops the honey. Children and adults love these straws, and they make...

A Mediterranean toasted pasta specialty, Israeli pearl couscous is one of the easiest and most versatile cooking ingredients. Among other uses, use couscous in chilled salads, in hot side dishes such as pilafs and casseroles, and in soup. It is just so simple to prepare a basic couscous; add...

We can’t think of anything sweeter for the Rosh Hashanah or holiday table. A single cell of honeycomb is filled with the concentrated nectar of thousands of flowers, the healthiest and most raw form of honey available. A delicacy of nature straight from the source, this raw honeycomb is hand-cut...

The Original Designer Mint This little candy has been on our sweet list for years. It's packaged in a small metal case, with a sliding lid, that fits in a pocket or purse. It has hardly any calories; comes in numerous varieties and offers just enough sweetness and flavor to stand–in for a touch of...

Easy as Pie! We are great fans of Wholly Wholesome products from pies to shells to crusts. These 6” organic pie shells are the perfect size for individual appetizers or desserts. How convenient they are as the baked base for savory quiches, fresh mini fruit pies, and even those sweet and creamy...

“America’s Seasoning” Everyone uses ketchup and of course, most use salt. Ketchup salt is one of the latest, innovative, and “out there” products from J&D's, a company known for their motto “to make everything taste like bacon”, but this one tastes like ketchup! Shake it on fries, burgers, eggs,...