Clover Organic blueberry yogurt: A decent take on fruit on the bottom. Yogurt is slightly tart, and fruit is on the sweet side. An affordable organic option. 3.0/5.0
safeway clover organic blueberry yogurt 3.0
Berkeley Bowl Japan Mix: The only grocery store I know that has rice crackers available in bulk, Berkeley Bowl's take on Japanese rice crackers is as good as any. The multi-colored, spherical rice snacks each contain a single roasted peanut. Some are topped with sesame, others mixed with nori; all are glazed with a lightly savory coating. A recommended snack. 4.0/5.0
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The Daily Crave Veggie Chips: I received this pack of chips on my one-way flight to San Francisco. What I've never understood about veggie chips is that, purportedly, you might choose veggie chips to have a healthier snack, yet they always taste of oil and have very little veggie flavor. This bag falls into that trap: It's neither bad nor particularly good. 2.5/5.0
thedailycrave veggie chips 2.5
Bette Jane's Ginger beer: Created in San Francisco, this bottled soda had a good level of potent ginger spice but also has a slight diluted taste overall. Level of sweetness and fizz is appropriate. 3.0/5.0
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Gregoire Homemade granola with yogurt: One of the breakfast items offered at the excellent takeaway restaurant Gregoire in Berkeley is yogurt (Fage, I believe) served with homemade granola. Buttery, sweet, crunchy, and chewy, the granola contains a mix of toasted oats, nuts, seeds, and dried berries. It's very well balanced and something I wish I could make at home but probably would never take the time to do, which is why I especially appreciate it when others do it right! 4.0/5.0
recommended berkeley gregoire homemade granola yogurt 4.0