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March 2012

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ALTERNATIVE BEVERAGES AND MORE My Favorite Things Maria Von Trapp might be satisfied with simple things like brown paper packages and eyelash-landing snowflakes, but my favorite things at THE TASTNG PANEL sure are a lot more fun—and tasty! by Rachel Burkons Fave Rave: Best Bar Snack Forget those salty peanuts and stale pretzels: There's a new bar snack in town, and I'm basically obsessed with it. I cannot stop eating Halfpops, the delightfully crunchy treat that's exactly what it sounds like: half-popped kernels of pop- corn—without all of that fluffy soft stuff. With two savory flavors to choose from—butter with salt and cheddar, both made from all-natural ingredients—Halfpops are the perfect snack at the bar or at your desk (trust me on this one), but with all that crunchy munching going on, probably not ideal for movie theaters. Visit their website to vote for the next flavor! www.halfpops.com Fave Rave: The Happiest Prosecco on Earth Regular readers of this column will know that I'm a bubbly kind of girl. My sparkling personality and wit aside (I kid, I kid!), I also enjoy sparkling sips and light up at the mere mention of Prosecco. Making my favorite drink even more fun is Avissi Prosecco, a crisp and fruity sparkler that will make you grin—and then beam back at you with its delightfully fun smiley-face- stamped cork. Maria Von T. would approve. www.tfewines.com Fave Rave: Hipster Convenience Among many urban- ites, the only thing hipper than a can of PBR is a good brown spirit. Combining the best of both worlds in one delightful aluminum package is 60 / the tasting panel / march 2012 Scottish Spirits' Scotch in a Can, which offers 12 ounces of sheer Scottish goodness served up in a recyclable, easy-to-carry package. Since chugging 12 ounces of scotch like a soda sounds, frankly, like a terrible idea, this can comes with a resealable top, making this the perfect product for retail shelves, combining form, function and flavor all in one! www.scottishspirits.com Fave Rave: Tea for Two There's a reason Tommy Dorsey cha-chaed into our national conscious- ness with his rendition of "Tea for Two": Cozying up to a mug of tea is just better when you've got a romantic interest to join you. But because not every cuppa tea can result in a love connection, Red Rose Sunset Spice tea is the perfect way to spend a cozy evening alone. Soul-warming and spicy, this tea equally conjures far-away exoticism and the comforts of home, perfect for those long winter nights. www.redrosetea.com Fave Rave: Best Prank Potential Fortune cookies may be a tasty treat, but let's be real: The best part is always the hidden message inside. Taking the classic fortune cookie niceties and ratcheting it up to a rock n' roll level is iLLfortune, the sassiest cookie you'll ever meet. With phrases like "Your pet is planning to eat you" and "The voices in your head think you're an idiot" tucked inside, this is one dessert that's funny and fulfilling, and I'm planning plenty of future pranking opportunities already. www.illfortune.net

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