LYRA MAG.

Global ethnic cuisines are devoured everywhere -but at the latest Fancy Food Show-we also ( finally ) sampled southern traditional staples for modern tastebuds- that weren't BBQ ( something ).                                                                      PIMENTO CHEESE Our decidedly 'Yankee' maternal heritage ADORES pimento cheese...which is a southern classic. From Red Clay  Gourmet-RTE Pimento Cheese (flavors) in snack size portions-none of that growth hormone or artificial preservatives used.. Assorted spiced flavors----add some heat. Callie's Pimento Cheese -hailing from Charleston SC-founded in 2005 by Callie Moorey...tempting tops for their bisquits... Pimento Cheese gets crispy -smart idea. ..Lillie's Q (Greenville SC) turns the southern classic into a snack. Factoid No. 34 P...

Fancy Food Show-NYC The all-American staple as it appeared last century is so  old. Even a casual stroll down most grocery stores will turn up peanut butter- now -as bought by more Americans than ever---opting for"natural" (meaning without high fructose corn syrup+hydrogenated oils, or trans fats), USDA certified organic (which is not costly either)...and peanut butter-spread alternatives made from other nut seeds or even tree nut free...mimicking the texture-tho not necessarily the exact taste-tho still tasty (imo). Premium peanut butters will please everyone-kids with gourmet tastes ( increasingly sophisticated palates for the pint sized group), millennials...who trade up and want natural eats,  and adults- who have out grown the ordinary . We are big fans of Peanut Butter&Co. powdered peanut butter ---and this company makes handy squeeze packs (calorie portioned too)--- widely availably Peanut butter&Co. squeeze packs ...come in flavors like Da...