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  1. Taste test: Fruttare Bars, other frozen yogurt, banana treats

    05/21/13 Taste Test By Kathy Saunders, Times Correspondent

    Warm weather always makes us think about cool desserts. And, since soaring temperatures coincide with bathing suit season, we wanted to find some healthier frozen treat options. Food manufacturers did not disappoint. We tasted four new items from local grocery store freezers.

  2. Taste test: Instant iced coffee

    05/14/13 Taste Test By Kathy Saunders, Times Correspondent

    Chef Ree Drummond, a.k.a. the Pioneer Woman, is a self-proclaimed iced coffee "freakazoid." She prepares her own brew by soaking coffee grounds in cold water, straining them through a cheesecloth and refrigerating the mixture before adding it to mugs of ice and cream. Admittedly, few of us have the time or desire to …

  3. Taste test: Maple syrup

    05/07/13 Taste Test By Kathy Saunders. Times Correspondent

    If pancakes are on the menu for mom this Mother's Day weekend, our panelists recommend pure maple syrup over the more familiar, flavored corn syrups. Maple syrup is lighter in texture and color, depending on the grade. It's also natural and delicious. We sampled 11 brands of pure maple syrup on homemade pancakes. When …