Best New Food Products | August 2015
10 Droolworthy Finds For Food-Lovers
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Watermelon-print kicks, a truly exceptional sparkling Rosé, a road-trip snack you can feel good about — these are just a small preview of this month's finest offerings for food-lovers. Keep reading to get the down-low on them, plus seven more summery finds.
Watermelon Print Keds
Season after season, Keds puts out the cutest printed sneakers, and these summery watermelon print kicks ($77) are no exception. Pineapples more your thing? The sneaker brand has you covered on that front ($46, originally $77) too.
— Nicole Perry, assistant editor
Bonne Maman Spreads for Cheese
Featuring a slighter thicker texture perfect for spreading on hard and soft cheeses, Bonne Maman Spreads for Cheese ($7) in black cherry and purple fig will be a mainstay on my cheese and charcuterie platters. My favorite combination? Purple fig spread and Humboldt Fog on a rosemary cracker.
— Brandi Lea Milloy, host & producer
Los Angeles Street Food: A History From Tamaleros to Taco Trucks
Food writer, tiny hamster chef, and EaterLA's senior editor Farley Elliott knows his way around the taco scene like no other. When he moved to the city, he made it his mission to eat pretty much every single taco within the LA county borders, which, if you know anything about the City of Angels, is a lot of tacos! Now he's taken his love of the food and turned it into a cheesy, greasy, wish-you-could-lick-the-pages book detailing the history of LA taco trucks, tamale carts, and more urban foods. Do yourself a favor and eat a big meal before diving into Los Angeles Street Food: A History From Tamaleros to Taco Trucks ($17), because it's certainly going to make you hungry!
— Nicole Iizuka, senior producer
Milk Jar Cookies Cookie of the Month Club
With my birthday being in August, there is nothing I want more than Milk Jar Cookies Cookie of the Month Club (from $81). I mean, this way I can celebrate my birthday every month! From their gooey banana split cookie featuring butterscotch morsels and a juicy strawberry in the center to their soft sprinkle covered birthday cake cookie, their cookies are on another level of amazing!
— BLM
Moët & Chandon Grand Vintage Rosé 2006
Moët & Chandon Grand Vintage Rosé 2006 ($99) doesn't come cheap, but it's worth shelling out for on a special occasion. Most champagne is nonvintage, to ensure consistent flavor; occasionally, special bottles are released from an exceptional year, like this lovely pink sparkler.
— NP
Three Jerk's Jerky "I Can't Believe It's Not Hamburger" Jerky
Ever since we learned how to make Three Jerk's Jerky filet mignon beef jerky, I've been a huge fan of the luxury jerky. So when I tried their latest flavor, "I Can't Believe It's Not Hamburger" Jerky ($12), I was in burger jerky heaven. It tastes just like a burger, with pickles and ketchup and mustard — all in one bite!
— BLM
Its-It Sweatshirt
Every time I've worn this kitschy Its-It Sweatshirt ($40), I've received a slew of compliments. Soft, slouchy, and stretchy — the sweatshirt itself is American Apparel — and emblazoned with that iconic print, it's a must have for ice cream lovers.
— NP
Theo
Theo makes some of my favorite chocolate bars (I'm partial to ginger and raspberry), so when I found out that the Seattle-based brand was rolling out baking bars ($5), I got very excited. Available in 70 and 85 percent cacao, they don't disappoint.
— NP
Shock Top's Twisted Pretzel Wheat Beer
While I'm not a big drinker, this beer stopped me in my tracks the first time I tried it at a music festival this Summer. Shock Top's Twisted Pretzel Wheat Beer ($18 for a 12-pack) tastes just like a fresh, buttery pretzel. Seriously. Unfortunately, the smooth and refreshing beverage is limited edition, but starting in August, it's available in this Shock Top Shocktoberfest variety pack. Send me some while you're at it!
— BLM
Barnana
It's not often I come across a road-trip snack that I instantly fall in love with, but these Barnana ($5) dehydrated banana bites are a must try for any banana lover like myself! They even make a variety of flavors like peanut butter, coffee, and, my personal pick, coconut. Packed with potassium, high in fiber, gluten-free, and vegan, these bites are pretty much perfect for even the pickiest of eaters.
— NI
