Every summer, the Specialty Food Association’s Fancy Food Show previews new foods before they reach supermarket shelves. Bottom Line food expert Linda Gassenheimer tells us about her favorites this year…
Fresh from Scratch Guinness Beef Stew from Jane Foodie. This no-fuss stew comes packed in a boilable bag in an eco-friendly can. The entire meal is only 350 calories per serving…two servings per can. $11.99 per can.
Brooklyn Cured Snack Pack. This grab-and-go lunch contains thinly sliced antibiotic- and hormone-free Bresaola (air-dried beef cured prosciutto-style) and Gouda cheese. There are two 65-calorie servings per package. $6.99/package.
Ready-to-Eat Veggie Packs from Poshi. These steamed and marinated veggies can be a quick snack or added to a salad. Available in three flavors—artichokes flavored with rosemary and oregano…asparagus cuts flavored with basil and thyme…and French beans and cauliflower. Each 1.34-ounce serving is 15 calories. $1.95 per one-serving package.
Black Garlic by Epicurean Pantry. Black garlic is packed with antioxidants to boost your immune system. Epicurean Pantry’s products include peeled and ready-to-use cloves…a paste…pearls…and even black garlic ketchup. Use them in marinades, sauces, vegetables and dips. Bonus: They don’t cause garlic breath. $20.99 for a 50-gram jar of cloves.
Ghia leSpritz. This drink has the zing and feeling of an alcoholic beverage—but without the alcohol. It also has no added sugar, caffeine or artificial ingredients. Flavors include spritz (citrusy and bright)…ginger (blend of sweetness and slow burn of ginger)…and lime (fresh lime and sea salt). $5 per eight-ounce can.
Cherry-Vanilla Frujava, a tasty plant-based, naturally sweet, sparkling energy drink made with organic cherry juice and powered by coffee beans. $2 per 12-ounce can.
