2017 01 16 19.39.57

Stonefire Garlic Parmesan Naan Crisps: As someone who spends a fair bit of time in the snack aisle, I get a chance to witness food trends and am happy about the rise of Indian snacks outside of the ethnic foods aisle. The line between chips and crackers are being blurred, with items like pita chips, rice crackers, and crisps presenting themselves as healthier options. This particular brand promises "authentic" "flame baked" chips combining the eastern naan with more western garlic and parmesan flavors (when's the last time you ... (read more) 3.0/5.0

andronicos stonefire garlic parmesan naan crisps 3.0
2017 01 15 20.00.11

Toscanini's Grapefruit Sorbet: I paid a visit to this Cambridge favorite on my visit back to MIT and purchased a mini-scoop of grapefruit sorbet. The portion was generous, and the ice cream had a fantastically smooth texture. A great palate cleanser and very fresh – acidic and slightly bitter, though it did have that slight metallic taste you sometimes get even with freshly squeezed grapefruit juice. Despite the cold, the shop was as popular as ever, and it felt good to be back. 4.0/5.0

recommended boston cambridge icecream toscaninis grapefruit sorbet 4.0 citrus
2017 01 13 12.35.07

Naturebox Aplpe CInnamon Yogurt Bar: Another complimentary snack on Delta, this dense granola bar has a layer of yogurt icing on the bottom. Its flavor is exactly the same as the Quaker apple cinnamon microwavable hot cereal packs, and the yogurt has the same waxy texture as yogurt-covered pretzels. It's really sweet. 2.5/5.0

granola delta flight naturebox aplpe cinnamon yogurt bar 2.5
2017 01 14 14.35.42

Silk Chocolate Soymilk: Once every few months, I crave chocolate milk and typically opt for a single-serving container. The last incident occurred while I was visiting my alma mater and felt guilty for eating quick, mostly unhealthy meals during my stay. To accompany my sausage breakfast sandwich at Verdes, I purchased Silk chocolate soymilk. I felt good about the amount of calcium, given that my only other source of calcium that weekend came from melted cheese. While the drink was sweet, it complemented my hea... (read more) 3.0/5.0

drinks silk chocolate soymilk 3.0
2017 01 13 09.58.22

Creative Snack Co. Vanilla Almond Granola: Offered as a complimentary snack on my Delta flight. Better-than-average granola, with decently-sized clusters and a naturally honey sweetness. A welcome snack when you have few other options thousands of feet in the air, but I wouldn't purchase it on the ground. 3.0/5.0

delta flight creativesnackco vanilla almond granola 3.0
2017 01 12 19.03.28

La Croix Peach Pear Sparkling Water: Finally had a can of this trendy sparkling water at a catered event. Concentrated fruit flavor with a tropical vibe - can't say I would have been able to identify it as pear-flavored if I hadn't seen the label, but the peach flavor reminds me a bit of peach gummies. Surprisingly contains no artificial sweeteners. High level of carbonation. Not convinced enough to purchase on my own, but it wasn't bad. 3.0/5.0

drinks lacroix sparklingwater peach pear sparkling water 3.0