Sherrie Johnson

Mixed nuts are a power-packed source of protein, vitamins, and minerals that can help you keep pace with your busy schedule. They are food for the brain and body. No two mixed nuts varieties are the same, and each has its purpose in our lives. From snacking on-the-go to serving as appetizers at a party – we rely on these natural treats for sustenance and delicious flavor. Whatever your reason for enjoying them, nuts are a well-rounded snack. Continue reading to see our favorite nut mixes out there.

Hard candies are the perfect addition to parties, bowls of candy in an office, and lunchboxes any time of the year. Whether you’re looking for a grownup, sophisticated option, or a candy to make you feel like a kid again, there’s something for everyone. Loved by kids both young and old, candy is the common denominator that can bring a crowd together. Here are our four favorite hard candy options. Discover why we prefer them over everything else out there.

Millet is an ancient grain used heavily in the Far East for porridge and other recipes requiring grain. It has grown in popularity in the United States recently, thanks to its high levels of fiber and protein per serving. Since it’s naturally gluten-free, you can use this wonderful grain as a substitute for many recipes to produce gluten-free bread and more. It can be cooked quickly and doesn’t need soaking, like many raw grains. If you’re ready to try millet out for yourself, we’ve got our top picks ready for you!

Whether you’re headed off to the job site or the playground, taking lunch with you can be an absolute necessity for staying nourished on-the-go. But there’s nothing worse than getting to lunch hour and discovering that your lunch box didn’t keep your juice cold, or your soup warm. We figured it was high time to remedy that. Here are our top picks for lunch boxes for mom, dad, and the kids.

We all like a snack with some crunch when we’re eating lunch, hanging out with friends, or enjoying a good show. While not all chip packs are created equally, we think we’ve found some of the best options out there for your next party or get-together. Our top picks feature some of the best brands, assortment of flavors, and fan-favorites in each variety pack. Here are our top four snack packs.

Whether you’re at the office, a party, or school, there’s nothing like snacking on a salty, perfectly formed pretzel. These small bits of delight are fun to enjoy for a midday snack as-is or dressed up in white or dark chocolate. However you decide to eat them, you won’t go wrong. From parties to personal snack packs, pretzels have been America’s go-to option, and we think they’re pretty great, too. Here are our favorite pretzels.

Everyone loves the classic taste and hardy crunch of an old-fashioned tortilla chip. When paired with your favorite salsas or seven-layer dips, you’ve got a crowd-pleasing party appetizer or an entire meal! No matter how you dip them, break them, or crunch them, tortilla chips simply can’t be beaten. We took a look at fan-favorites and came up with our top four. Here they are!

With the resurgence of getting back to creating fresh foods at home, baking bread is making a comeback. It’s hard to beat steaming hot fresh bread with a pat of butter at your dinner table. But with work schedules and the busyness of life, who has the time to bake bread? Enter the bread machine. These modern marvels allow you to have freshly baked bread any time, any day of the week, at the touch of a button. Here are the bread machines we love the most with options for the beginning baker to the accomplished artisan.

Kitchen scales are essential tools needed for many tasks in the kitchen. You can weigh ingredients for baking and food prep, while also measuring portions sizes for mealtimes. Not all scales are created equal, and depending on your culinary task, you might need a higher weight capacity, a wider surface, or spill-proof coating. We rounded up four of the best options available for your kitchen and share them with you here.

There’s nothing quite like enjoying ice-cold beer when you’re at the park, on a hiking trail, or enjoying a campout with friends. So what do you need to make sure your tasty, carbonated, cold beverage stays that way? A growler. These large-capacity drink holders insulate your favorite brews for long-lasting enjoyment. If you want to home-brew your favorite beer before taking it on a trip, add a glass growler for the perfect home-brew addition to your kitchen. Here are the top growlers we’ve found for your beer making – and taking – needs.