New Food Finds

Greek Yogurt and Berry Tart on Vanilla Wafer Crust adapted from this Food and Wine recipe.

Happy Wednesday and I send my best to you and yours this Mid-Week. In my quest to eat healthier, I am always on the lookout for foods that provide more nutrition and less "bad stuff", without sacrificing yumminess. A few new pantry items that are getting regular rotation include-



Organic Agave Syrup- Use in place of honey and sugar on cereal, yogurt, and fruit, also in baking. It provides a light and lovely sweetness without the sometimes overpowering taste of honey. It has a low "glycemic index" which means it doesn't cause a sugar rush and crash.

Greek Yogurt- Replaces sour cream in many dishes with its mild and delectable taste and consistency. It can be used as a topping on tacos, for dips, and drained to use in a tart. It's hard to believe that much flavor comes Non Fat.

Tomato Paste in a Tube- This isn't necessarily a new food item, but the tube packaging, (which is common in Europe), is wonderful and solves the age old dilemma of only needing a tablespoon or two of paste, and not wanting to waste the open can. (Or wait until it becomes green with mold and throwing it out anyway.)

What wonderful new foods or delivery systems have you discovered lately?
Thank you so much.