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Hosting a Olympic brunch bunch...or a betting crowd (of 1+) for the Super Bowl-sweet + spicy eats/treats can get February family and friend gatherings just a little louder than the usual holiday reveries . via GIPHY Tried and true snack favs -and new options treats/eats will satiate the nervous nibblers AND those needing more sustenance ---just in case it goes into OT.  PART ONE: Kids eyeballs might just pop-out- WHY?  Tip: fill up a lazy susan serving tray with sweet option s- guaranteed winners for small hands (and large). Another bet to make besides who wins the title ha ha ha- how long this'll last ??? Mount Franklin  Sunrise Confections' creamy yummy vegan Softer Than Brittle (in pecan, almond peanut or cashew-NO dairy, gluten, preservatives or hydrogenated oils) or Sunrise Gummy Bears (no artificial ingredients) and practically iconic-Peppermint Starlights- our favs in this tantalizing set-up. Widely available. Indulgent Fair Trade Certif...

PALEO- puh-leeeze our ancestors never had such sophisticated flavors... Savory, smoky, spicy, citrus, and exotic seasonings-worldy ingredients-and fancier packaging...what used to be ' outdoor he man ' eats and working class food basics are now=gourmet status. For years, we've been reviewing smaller company versions of the snack- beef jerky -(that eschew nittrates/nitrites, MSGs and corn syrup found in big company-mass produced versions)...with sophisticated snacks now delivering from a variety of protein sources (regular ole' and wild game) + international flavors-appealing to guys and gals---  and kids. PLUS-Americans embracing what everyone else on planet earth already does- using the leftover 'stuff'-for cooking fats and bone broths. via GIPHY source youtube.com Raisins gone glammy -perhaps. Sausages come in 2 bite size-4 per bag-Duke's Original Recipe 7g of protein, 1g of sugar, 1.5g saturated fat-smoky-salty flavor-natural ingredients ...

NYC: Editor Showcase Highlights: Part One We live in a snack attack country---on the go nibbles between meals-or worthy substitutes replacing sit-down meals  - especially for the half of Americans that live alone...convenient and portable for a nation on the go. FUN-Disney Foodles...Mickey's famous head/ears-shapes the 5oz snacktime treats-4 combos Even a casual observer of grocery outlets will notice the healthier options of prepared foods- single portion snacks   eating up more shelf space. From Crunch Pak® ...packaging for the kids --and young at heart...single serve mix-ups of crunchy snacks, dips (Dipperz), cheese and it's core goody-sweet apples or crisp carrots=quick meals - tasty treats that serve up some balanced nutrition less all the sugar. THE Beef Jerky trend- continues-  with the gluten free, Paleo, and healthier snack loving populace-since we wrote  about the high protein less additives trend  -bubbling up-at first- in...