COOL NEW PRODUCTS!!!

Hey everybody!  I am SUCH an ad man's dream - if a product says, "New!" or "Improved!" or "Sugar Free!" I am all over it!!!  So over the last couple of weeks, I've spotted some things that seem great, particularly for us: 1.  Jello S/F Pudding Mix Singles - You know, like the Crystal Light tubes?  I didn't buy any, but I'm guessing you mix with mix in a cup or a bowl?  Very convenient. 2.  Jello S/F Rice Pudding - In different flavors, no less - creme brulee (OMG!!!!), cinnamon and, I think, original!!!  I LOVE creme brulee, which is precisely why I will NOT be buying these things!!! Enjoy! Tia

I tried the cinnamon raisin s/f rice pudding.  It was pretty good but I think I would like the creme brulee better. They didn't have it at my store or I'm sure I would have bought it instead.  I'm going to have to look for the pudding mix singles. I'm a sucker for new stuff too Tia!  Tina

Hi Tina!! Thanks for being the taste tester!!!!  But NOTHING compares to my Mom's homemade baked cinnamon raisin rice pudding - SO not s/f, but OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  Sigh. Tia

I think I would probably end up buying both.  I think I will totally buy the creme brulee.  I so infrequently snack on snacky type foods.  I usually get full on my proteins and usually when I choose a snack it is a protein snack or a serving of fruit.

Hey Kim!!! Yeah, even after all this time, if I'm going to snack, I think of protein first.  Not a bad thing, to be sure, but OMG!! creme brulee!!!!! Mom & I had the MOST decadent chocolate creme brulee at Sak's Fifth Avenue's Chocolate Cafe in NYC last December.  Of course, we shared it, but can you say heaven under a sugar crust?  There's just something so SATISFYING about hearing the burnt sugar crumble!!!! Anybody got a napkin?  I'm drooling now!! Tia

Tia: Creme Brulee is my fav!!!!  I was at the choclate cafe at Saks last year and got their hot chocolate ~ to die for.  Trying to stay away from that place when I go in about 2 weeks. 

Hey Lisa! Fortunately, it's more Italian ice weather than it is hot chocolate weather in NYC!!  I'm SO jealous - you get to go to one of my fave places!!!  I hope you and your sisters have a blast!!!!  Where are you staying?  Eating?  Shopping?  Yeah, I'm nosy. Tia

Tia: We're staying at the Embassy Suites in Manhattan - right near the waterfront.  I've never stayed there, but it looks great.  Eating - not sure yet, but I'm going to make the most of my calories.  Not putting anything in my mouth that doesn't taste like the best.  Shopping - everywhere, canal street and more.  My budget doesn't allow Sak's, but it's great to look. 

Lisa - If you're going to be around Times Square and like Italian, you HAVE to go to Carmine's on W. 44th Street.  At the end of that block is Toys R Us, so it's really easy to find. Anyway, Carmine's serves GINORMOUS portions family style.  Truthfully, if there are 3-4 of you, you could order two entrees and STILL have leftovers, which they'll box up for you. In the past, I've ordered: Chicken parm Shrimp parm Penne with ragout (a meat sauce with veal, beef and pork) Lasagna (I swear they need a snow shovel to lift it) Meatballs EVERYTHING I've had has been phenomenal.  They take reservations, and you probably would need them on the weekend if you don't want to have to wait.  They have a bar area, and I've never been there that the entire place wasn't filled. Have fun!! Tia

that all sounds wonderful!!!!  I wish I could eat it LOL  I'm kinda hungry right now and I forgot to bring my lunch :(