Worth the trip
We've all heard the reasons for including almonds in our diets, and these terrific nuts from Trader Joe's make that easy to do. Dry roasted to a perfect crunch, with a light sprinkling of salt (60 milligrams per 1/4 cup), these are among the best almonds I've tasted - in fact, they are the reason for stopping in every couple of weeks, to stock up.Trader Joe's 50 Percent Less Salt Dry Roasted Almonds, $4.69 for 16 ounces, at Trader Joe's, 2121 Market St., 215-569-9282.
- Maureen Fitzgerald
At the ready
How many times have you been caught at the checkout line without your reusable grocery bags? Stick one of these foldable totes in your pocketbook or coat pocket and you'll have at least one when the checker asks, "Paper or plastic?"Take Me Tote, $2.99 at Wegman's and other grocery stores.