Every month, I highlight products and foods that I am really enjoying. This month, I have four delicious ones to share. Enjoy!
![Taylor Farms Sweet Kale Salad](https://sarahscucinabella.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Taylor-Farms-Sweet-Kale-Salad-600x600.jpg.webp)
Taylor Farms Sweet Kale Salad
About six weeks ago, I started to see people talking about this salad — online, in stores, everywhere. Finally, one weekend when the kids and I were making our usual Costco run (that’s where everyone seems to be getting it!), I decided to just try it. I was skeptical — especially about the Poppyseed Dressing. But when I mixed up a big bowl of this salad for dinner that night, Will and I fell immediately in love with it. He’s since taken it to school for lunch a few times, and I’ve eaten it for dinner more times than I can count. It’s just that good. Paige wasn’t as enthused though.
Get it: This is sold at Costco.
![Pudd'n Pouches](https://sarahscucinabella.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Puddn-Pouches.jpg.webp)
Nature’s Child Pudd’n Pouches
The last time we headed to New Jersey to visit the Sweetnicks clan, Cate sent home a box of these Pudd’n Pouches. Her kids weren’t enthused by them — but mine? They are over-the-moon for them. Honestly, pudding isn’t something had regularly in our house but these are so easy — and wholesome — that I can’t say no. They’re perfect for stuffing into lunchboxes and they make a good after school snack too.
Get it: These are sold nationwide in stores including Target, Wal-Mart and Meijer. Nature’s Child Vanilla Pudd’n Pouches, Nature’s Child Banana Pudd’n Pouches and Nature’s Child Chocolate Pudd’n Pouches are available on Amazon.com.
![Coppolas Marinara](https://sarahscucinabella.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Coppolas-Marinara.jpg.webp)
Coppola Sauces for Pasta
Did you know that I grew up in New York? Dutchess County, home to historic Hyde Park, Vassar College and The Chance music venue, holds a special place in my heart — as does Coppola’s, a restaurant with locations in Poughkeepsie and Hyde Park. Recently, Shawn came home with a jar of Coppola’s Marinara Sauce. I remember eating this sauce at the restaurant on a few occassions as a child and all it took was one bite to bring back good memories. It’s about $6 in the Dutchess County area, and $8 here in Connecticut. I love the flavor (a balance of spicy-sweet) and slightly chunky texture. Heck, who am I kidding? I could drink this stuff. If you see it, try it.
Get it: Locally in Connecticut, it’s sold at Caraluzzi’s.
![FitBit](https://sarahscucinabella.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/FitBit.jpg.webp)
FitBit One
For more than a year, I have been reading about the FitBit. It’s a little device which, depending on the model you choose, tracks your steps, number of floors climbed, your calorie output to input ratio and more. All the time, I went back and forth on whether I wanted one. See, years ago I used the BodyBugg that The Biggest Loser contestants used. It was fascinating, but just didn’t seem to help me move the needle on the scale — despite a year’s worth of usage. Plus, the arm band was less than attractive or comfy. But in December, something changed for me — inside — and I needed the boost of self-monitoring to move ahead. The Fitbit One Wireless Activity Plus Sleep Tracker, which is a tiny device that can be clipped onto pants, waists or even bras, seemed like the perfect solution. I started using it at the end of December. Over the last month and a half, I have shed 12 lbs and already feel so much more like myself. I pay close attention to my steps, stairs and calorie ratio — and it’s working. This provides just enough info for me to learn, change and shed. Love it.
Get it: The FitBit One is sold nationwide online at sites like Amazon and in stores like Dick’s Sporting Goods. I purchased mine at Eastern Mountain Sports.
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