A lot of chips come across a food writer's desk, but it's the rare bag we can't keep our hands out of. Don't let the fact that they are made from organic brown rice and full of protein fool you. These black-pepper chips are crunchy, satisfying, and, thanks to a good dose of white and black pepper, the perfect partner for mild dips or boring turkey sandwiches.
Lundberg Family Farms Organic Cracked Black Pepper Rice Chips, $3.29 at Whole Foods Market, lundberg.com.
- Ashley Primis
Frigid fruit
Local health food markets, such as Essene in Queen Village, have long served up a frozen banana custard that is literally just that: a soft serve-like sweet with one ingredient, frozen bananas. Yonanas, a new kitchen gadget, allows you to make the chilly, good-for-you treat easily at home. Pop fresh fruit - bananas, berries, peaches - in the freezer and in seconds this machine churns out a creamy custard. If the kids are onto your devious ways, throw in mint chocolate or mix in candied nuts, and wait for the nods of approval.
Yonanas, $49.99 at Target and Bed, Bath & Beyond, yonanas.com.
- A.P.
