Handmade and preservative-free, these chewy little morsels come in lots of interesting flavors like Orange Mint Chip and Cherry Cacao. Each of the cookie flavors incorporates Goji berries, a "superfood" with more antioxidants than both pomegranates and blueberries! These power-packed cookies also boast more iron than spinach or steak and 18 different Amino Acids to boost metabolism. Besides being good for you, they also fit neatly in the palm of your hand for pop-in-your-mouth snacking.
Tip: For a quick, sweet fix, stay fit and munch on four Goji Gourmet Cookies for just 100 calories. They're definitely worth it!
Although most of us associate Chef Daniel Boulud with haute French cuisine, that doesn't mean he can't cook up an old school, Southern-style burger every once in a while.
Our Dish of the Day is one of the most famous burgers Chef Boulud serves up at his London outpost, Bar Boulud. The Piggie Burger is a winning combination of a grilled beef patty, barbecued pulled pork, green chili mayonnaise and red cabbage slaw served on a cheddar-crusted bun. He may be French, but Chef Boulud sure does pull off finger-lickin' Southern fare at its best with this burger.
Trick: Chef Boulud watches the outside of the burger to measure its doneness— once there is a nice caramelization on both sides it is cooked to medium-rare.
Bar Boulud London
66 Knightsbridge
London SW1 X 7LA, United Kingdom
020 7201 3899
A creamy dish that can be eaten with a fork or simply spread over pita, Eggplant Baladi is a delicious side to any Mediterranean meal. The texture was unexpected (so much creamier than I would have thought), but it was delicious all the same. I had a hard time trying to stop eating since the meal was seemingly endless. At Grill Bar in Jerusalem, when you order salad with your meal, it keeps on coming. Israeli salad is not traditional by American standards— it consists of mini-plates of different veggies and dips to mix. Once you finish up the glazed carrots or roasted peppers, the waiter comes with a fresh plate of each, along never-ending pita.
At Grill Bar, tourists and locals alike enjoy home-style cooked meats, kebabs, casseroles, salads and side dishes. Grill Bar boasts "Israeli simplicity combined with a high aesthetic level," and aims to embody the beautiful spirit of Jerusalem.
There's not always time for a home cooked meal, and the options are even more limited when you're vegetarian, allergic to soy, gluten, corn and most nuts. Despite these ridiculous allergies, I've found Sunshine Burgers: the most delicious pre-baked, vegan burgers that are sure to please any palate. Made from whole organic ingredients like sunflower kernels and brown rice, Sunshine products do not contain wheat, soy, dairy, corn, tree nuts, ground nuts or eggs— an amazing feat for those with food allergies or intolerances.
Whether you prefer Garden Herb, South West, Barbecue, Breakfast or Falafel you truly cannot go wrong with any of their inventive flavors. Ready in 5 minutes or less, you can toss one in the microwave, throw it on a skillet or even cook it on the grill. Tip: Sunshine burgers taste great on a bun, mixed into a veggie stir fry, in salads or just served as an entreé.
Sometimes, I just don't want water, and I've never been a fan of juices. Most of them taste like pure sugar and artificial flavor. So lately, I've been stuck in a plain water rut, but that all changed when I discovered Honest Ade.
Honest Ade stays true to its name. It is a USDA organic juice with natural flavors (not to mention plenty of Vitamins C and A). My favorite flavor is Orange Mango with Mangosteen, a thirst-quenching drink that can stand up to summer heat. Mangosteen is a purple fruit grown in Southeast Asia in countries such as Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia. It's also high in antioxidants such as Xanthone, which is beneficial for cholesterol, infections and allergies.
Tip: Make a cocktail that's actually good for you. Add a 1/4 oz. of vodka to 4 oz. of Honest Ade and garnish with an orange slice for a refreshing summer drink.
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