Feb. 24--Burritos minus the gluten
Our big burrito appetite prompted Udi's Gluten Free to introduce frozen gluten-free burritos (four breakfast; four lunch/dinner). The a.m. versions (half use whole eggs, two use whites) combine meats (sausages, bacon), cheese and veggies. Lunch/dinner options have similar cheese and meat (steak, chicken) or veggie/bean matchups. Microwaved, the tasty uncured bacon, egg and cheddar, plumped with potatoes and peppers, is an easy day starter. The version with rice, black beans, chicken and cheese makes a flavorful light lunch. A 5-ounce burrito: $3.99. Store locator: udisglutenfree.com.
A taste of honey without bees
If you enjoy the taste of honey, but avoid the bee-sourced sweet for a variety of reasons, perhaps Bee Free Honee from Minnesota might appeal. Made from organic apple concentrate, vegan sugar cane and lemon juice, it's sweet with a touch of tartness. The line also includes mint, chocolate and ancho chili flavors. A 12-ounce bottle: $6.99. Store locator: beefreehonee.com.
Spreading almond love
The nut butter world beyond peanuts is a busy place. Butters from hazelnuts, pecans, walnuts, cashews and almonds crowd store shelves. The Barney Butter folks have added a few new flavors to their line of almond butter including honey-flax, raw-chia and cocoa-coconut. Our favorite: the vanilla bean-espresso with its barely crunchy coffee bean bits. A 10-ounce jar: $8.99. For a store locator or to buy: barneybutter.com.
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