“Participating stores will reduce prices of small ice cream
scoops to 31 cents*. At some locations, you may also have
an opportunity to make a donation to local fire charities.”

http://baskinrobbins.com/Spotlight/31CentScoopNight.aspx

There were so many cold drinks but the one that stood out to me was Alo drink. This refreshing drink is made with real aloe vera extract with aloe pulp, not from aloe gel or powder like other brands. Aloe vera contains vitamins, minerals, and essential fatty acids, which help to improve your skin, hair, and digestion. Alo’s flavors include Exposed (aloe), Awaken (aloe + wheatgrass), Elated (aloe + olive leaf), Enliven (aloe + 12 fruits and vegetables). Alo is based in South San Francisco. You can find their products in Panaderia Y Mercado Hernandez, a Mexican supermarket on Grand Ave. in South San Francisco, and KukJe Korean Supermarket in Daly City. Alo drink is so good that my husband and I regularly buy this. They come in 2 sizes, the 16.9 fl. oz. ($1.59) and the 50.7 fl. oz. ($2.99). As you can see, the bigger size is more economical.

An interesting product at the show was J & D’s Baconnaise, which is a bacon-flavored mayonnaise. I would describe it as “man-food” because my husband loves this. He puts it on almost everything like crackers and chips, but there are more possibilities here. At the Baconnaise booth, my husband commented that Baconnaise would be perfect for the SuperBowl and they gave us a jar to take home and even a Baconnaise chapstick. =) Thanks, J & D!

O.N.E. (One Natural Experience) coconut water was at the Fancy Food Show again, this time with more exciting flavors like Amazon Acai, Coffee Fruit, and Cashew Fruit. If you are looking for something to replace your usual soda, this is it. O.N.E. cocount water is all natural, made from young green coconuts, has five essential electrolytes (calcium, potassium, phosphorous, magnesium and sodium), and more potassium than a banana. Coconut water is also great for aiding in detoxification. If you have ever tried to open a coconut, you’ll know that this product is a much more convenient way to drink coconut water. Buy O.N.E. Coconut Water on Amazon and get free shipping.

Popping Boba is a brand new product, distributed by Union City-based Sogo USA, for the boba or bubble tea (tapioca pearl) market. Wow, once I bit into these tiny juice-filled, tapioca balls, it was like an explosion of flavor in my mouth! All I can say is, look out for Popping Boba in your local bubble tea shop.

North Dakota-based Flax USA featured a wide range of flax products like cold-milled flax, roasted flax seeds (which are addictive), FlaxyCat (flax for cats), FlaxyDog (flax for dogs). Flax is rich in dietary fiber, high in essential omega 3 fatty acids, alpha-linoleni acid (ALA), and high in vitamins and mineral.

We got to meet Ina Garten of Barefoot Contessa again. She wouldn’t let us stand next to her, behind the counter, so that’s why she looks so little compared to me and my friend. Are we that intimidating? Here is the picture of us meeting Ina Garten at the Fancy Food Show 2007. She has a new line of soaps and lotions.

I came across this new ice cream flavor at Pak N’ Save. Haagen-Dazs and Bailey’s Irish Cream make a great combo for ice cream. Even my husband enjoyed it and you will too. This Haagen-Dazs ice cream is light on the alcohol but rich on the Irish cream flavor.

My brother brought me back Junior’s Cheesecake as a souvenir from New York, because the cheesecake was that good. Junior’s claims to be the “Most Fabulous Cheesecake”… and yes, they are! Junior’s strawberry cheesecake is light and fluffy, yet creamy and smooth. The cheesecake is topped with a strawberry pie filling, made with fresh strawberries. Then Junior’s cheesecake is finished off with a macaroon crust that has an almond flavor. Very yummy and unique! If you can’t make it to New York anytime soon, Junior’s Cheesecakes can be ordered online for delivery.