It was a snowy Saturday morning, but my mind was in the balmy days of summer as I pawed my way though the sales racks at my favorite shopping haunts. It actually made my bargain-hunting excursion incredibly easy by doing the exact opposite of every other woman there. [ More ]
So last week, Jacques Torres, he of the famous chocolate maker, told us about his penchant for snacking on cocoa nibs.Torres also recommends using the nibs and beans in both sweet and savory dishes. Nibs add crunchiness and subtle chocolate flavor to baked goods and savory dishes. [ More ]
TWIN STROLLERS Thanks to an initial finding from Consumer Reports, about 28,000 Bumbleride Indie & Indie twin strollers sold at Buy Buy Baby and other baby product stores nationwide, online at Bumbleride.com, and other online retailers between January 2009 and January 2012 for between $500 and $700. [ More ]
Whether you’re cheering for the Giants or Patriots, there’s one thing all fans can agree on: we want to munch and sip on tasty treats this Sunday! Here are our testers’ top picks for a bunch of must-have Super Bowl items! [ More ]
It is that time of year again, when the great orgy that is Valentine’s Day demands chocolate, and lots of it. But before you dive into that heart-shaped box of light and dark nuts creams and truffles, I ask you to consider, no—pity—the cocoa bean. [ More ]
January is my birthday month, and I’ve been stockpiling “gifts” from my favorite retailer loyalty programs. So far, I’ve received a $3 birthday gift coupon from CVS, a free product opportunity from The Body Shop, 15 percent off my next purchase at Crabtree & Evelyn, and a $10 coupon at my local pharmacy. [ More ]
EXPANDABLE LUNCH BOXES About 248,000 expandable insulated lunch boxes with freezer gel packs imported by California Innovations Inc., of Toronto, Canada and sold at Costco Wholesale Clubs, Leon Korol, and Cost U Less stores between May 2007 and September 2008 for about $10. [ More ]