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PERFORMANCE and STYLE The best kicks for comfort, durability and versatility-are-light supportive all day trail shoes. Throw in good looks and it's no wonder-the Adidas Terrex Free Hikers are best sellers since their intro' (W) Free Hiker available now Just in time for an autumnal vacay season (for those not tethered to school schedules)...these soon to launch Free Hiker (M) in camo are our top pick for all day sock like fit, major style, the exclusive BOOST cushioning (really lives up to its 'endless energy' billing). Ideal for urban outdoor adventures...on the trail or streets-with the added bonus of a form fitting lightweight water resistant Primeknit textile upper. BOOST cushioning on board, protective molded  TPU heel+ toe cap and those logoish 3 side stripes +torsion bar-reinforce foot stability. At average of 13.5 ozs (M) -the Free Hiker steps out with a natural flex- and are abrasion resistant too.,  Continental™ Rubber outsole for wet/dry wea...

For every ritual- 10-step K beauty addict we know-there's 498 others-that are 'only' one-maybe two steppers. Not just a J beauty 'thing'-multifunctional everything for busy lives-includes the most cutting edge ingredients-in one product. Travel and athlete musts too- where simple, effective and portable are three adjective necessities. Our top choice for physical sunblocks ( yup the only kind we use aka the kind that  works )-is the  TIZO line of mineral based skincare. For years now. Added Plus:  TIZO Photoceutical-is a very worthy addition to its effective sun protection collection, rated SPF 40 -with UVA-UVB blocking Zinc Oxide 16% in its fusion of protective ingredients. (IMO-physical sunblocks- unlike nasty bad for the environment chemical sunscreens-probably offer up blue (smartphone/screen light blocking properties too) In this winning formula-that goes on smoothly (dimethicone) + evenly -with a super light breathable feel (lightly tinted) -are...

That summer fruit staple...  deliciously portable and available year round. Juicy naturally sweet watermelon ( with a few pink Himalayan salt flakes ) is a fav effective hydrating way to replenish sweat gobs during seasonal sweltering heat. Our new top 'beat' for the water/electrolyte loss? The Republic of Tea 's Hydration Single Sips-all USDA ORGANIC Watermelon ! Give a promotion to whoever came up with this dissolve-able powder's winning combo of summery flavors ( all organic -including agave, watermelon, hibiscus, baobab  -sweetened with low cal monk fruit with yup-Himalayan pink salt)! Tasty-just sweet enough-and healthy-easy to amp up water- anywhere . We feel that the replenishment-actually fills out our parched depleted cells-sticking around better than 'plain ole' H2O. Also available-Single Sips- USDA Organic in three other flavors including an Apple Cider version (pictured on the left)-that makes that beauty-digestive aid that people...

GO GLOBAL Americans embrace of 'hot' spices and global cuisines-merges nicely in a nifty gift-worthy collection of Artisan Pepper Sauces by Clark + Hopkins. ..featuring unique peppers and native flavorings from around the world. A SOFI award winner to pour on...! We had a laugh when we saw this at the Fancy Food Show-being from UWS- NYC-where the tap drinking water is blessedly terrific so why 'enhance' it. WELL-if you are missing that unique taste from far flung locales...these Tap Drops...in dropper bottles-will cure that ...aka 'water well traveled.'  Tempting mix of savory+sweet spices-our fav instant hot chocolate mix SOFI AWARD WINNER We never really thought of instant hot chocolate powders as having gourmet food status potential till now... COCOA SANTÉ by Harbor Sweets has a winning assortment of natural+ organic cocoa ingredients combined for lush  flavor blends for  this classic cold weather beverage that is also heavenly over ic...

  FLAKES -the kind you want. True Salt's sea salts are naturally blessed with minerals/iron-and are unprocessed, with no anti-caking agents or bleaches. Now a versatile flavor hit-True Sea salts are turning up as decoration and flavoring in all sorts of foods and drinks besides margarita rims. We love these  True Salt Flakes  =the perfect touch atop sweet chewy cookies.  Available online . Holiday special :-) Candy cane flakes add peppermint sweet crunch to indulgent truffle chocolates CHOCMOD's Truffettes de France. Truffles Please Earthy -aromatic-truffles are a unique special mushroom that has coveted flavor rich status amongst gourmands. Natural Nectar's Black Truffle and Olive Oil OOLALA potato chips elevate that crunchy snack to gourmet status. Online for $3.85 bag.  Creamy cashews-rasted in  RSPO certified palm oil with real deal bits of Italian black truffles. From Odlicno -a company based in Slovenia  Sabatino T...

Packaging Fun+Practical Literally, a light bulb moment. Himalicious Gourmet salts Bravo to minimalist packaging. Earthy chocolate-ty aromatic USDA Organic Jailhouse Brick single origin ground coffee is air tight-easy to store with, one opened-with one of those bag clips.   Worker Owned!!!! We had quite the chat with the America Tuna reps at the Fancy Food Show 2019...as this one stop entity for wholesome-real deal canned primo wild albacore tuna-is packaged without added fillers, additives, oils or salt-so no draining needed from the BPA free cans... (the authentic pre 1960 way fyi). Remarkably, America Tuna is owned by the fishing folks  themselves. Hand packed/processed in Oregon + Washington States-and 3rd party tested to ensure low mercury levels, pole caught America Tuna-is flaky fresh delicious-yes the better quality in taste/texture is that obvious . Sustainable ( Marine Stewardship Council certified ,  and traceable too ( can coded ). BONUS...

THE HYBRIDS= fusion of two fav eats  Croissant Muffins (cruffin?)...buttery flaky + texture of a muffin by C'est Gourmet How smart is this -already a summer camp staple- Stuffed Puffs® (aka marshmallows) filled with chocolate-makes s'mores time a two ingredient treat...ensuring the proper marshmallow roast-chocolate melt timing=perfection. Simple idea maybe-but the manufacturing is key. Available now at WALMARTS $3.98 Doughnut cookies-from Winston-Salem, NC's   Dewey's Bakery  known for their delicious Moravian cookies-showed off some new items in The Doughnut Shop line. Inspired by the bakery's 1930 doughnut recipe-the soft cookie-tiny cake -merge...in -of course -iconic doughnut flavors-Old Fashioned Glazed, Chocolate Glazed, Apple Fritter...and Cinnamon Bun- are available online (originally a QVC exclusive). The Cauliflower fusion love fest continues-from riced , pizza crust to pasta .  A bestselling item at Trader Joes...Cauliflower G...