In celebrating Pocky’s 50th anniversary, they are trying across the country with their Share Happiness Tour, spreading sharing happiness, smiles, and free pocky! They are heading to Chicago on May 11th and will be stopping at various locations every day through June 12. Follow them on @Pocky to keep posted on where they will be...
It’s always fun to discover new, local, independent food producers. Charqs, an Illinois-based pork jerky producer, has made several appearances this past year at local Chicago street festivals. They recently sent us a package of their pork jerky to sample and we were happy to see what their jerky was all about. We received a resealable package of...
I came across Organic Living Superfoods earlier this month at the Chicago Veggie Fest while they were sampling some of their raw, vegan, and gluten-free snacks. I’m always interested in natural, health-conscious snacks. I often go for nuts and mixes as snacks for a quick energy boost or to curb midday hunger. Also great for...
It’s a salad vending machine. Yes, I’ve written about it in the past. I was excited to finally check out Farmer’s Fridge last week at the Good Food Festival. Farmer’s Fridge is a vending machine stocked with fresh handcrafted salads, proteins, and healthy snacks like yogurt and veggie dip. I sampled their vegan-friendly North Napa...
Whether you’re at a sports tailgating event, social gathering, party, or just lounging around, it’s nice to have some healthier snack options that are delicious but also friendly towards any dietary concerns. Here comes Beanitos with their all-natural bean-based chips. Beanitos are made from nutritious beans that are high in fiber and protein. They’re real...