Every now and then, I plan to share with you a few new products that I have tried and really like.  Today, I will tell you about three new food products we have tried and really enjoy.

 Veggie Straws by Sensible Portions – These are a great alternative to regular potato chips.  I first discovered these while shopping at COSTCO (we do a lot of shopping there).  They do sell a large family size bag of these, but I opted for the box of 24 individual packs.  The individual packs are great for lunches or when snacking on the road or at a park/picnic.  The box I bought contained 8 individual packets of three varieties:  Lightly Salted Veggie Straws, Rosemary Olive Oil Veggies Straws, and Sea Salt Veggie Chips.  All taste great.  They are all natural, contain 0 trans fats, and no preservatives.  They are made with potato flour, tomato puree, and spinach powder.  Give them a try.  I think your family will like them.

Veggie Patties by Don Lee Farms – This is another product I discovered at COSTCO.  These are really good.  Sometimes we throw them on the grill and sometimes I just heat them in a skillet on the stove.  Like I do with my turkey burgers, I top my veggie patty with hot pepper cheese, avocado, and tomato.  These are made with vegetables like carrots, onions, celery, and bell peppers.  They even have sunflower seeds in them.  I really like the texture and they are just so tasty.  One patty has 170 calories and 8 grams of fat.  Try these as an alternative to hamburgers at your next BBQ.  I think you will really enjoy these.

Tostitos Roasted Garlic & Black Bean Tortilla Chips – Again, the first time I purchased these was from COSTCO.  However, just the other day, I bought a smaller size bag at my local grocery store.  This is one of Tostitos’ new Artisan Recipes.  These chips are so flavorful.  I just love them plain, but also eat them with salsa and avocado.  They have 8g of whole grains per 1 oz. serving with no artificial flavors or preservatives, no MSG, and 0 trans fats.  Your taste buds will be thrilled to try these.

Well that’s my picks for this week –  Three food products that lend themselves well to this backyard, outdoor, family and friends get-together season of the year.