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Cravings: Things We've Gotta Have

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The Tampa Tribune

Published: July 30, 2008

ESPRESSO YOURSELF

Giving up caffeine is tough for pregnant women and breast-feeding moms. Red Espresso offers a Rooibos (red) tea refined into a caffeine-free espresso grind similar to coffee and produced for use in espresso machines and coffee makers. And it has lots of antioxidants and other medicinal benefits that can help with mothers who are nursing colicky babies. Cost: $12.99 for an 8.8-ounce-package. Available at Whole Foods markets. More info is available at www.redespresso.com.

ONCE WITH A BLUE MOON

One of the highlights of the recent Craft Beer Expo in St. Petersburg was the chance to sample Blue Moon Belgian White Belgian-style wheat ale. With a citrusy nose and a creamy, subtle flavor, the beer is distinct enough without being overpowering to drinkers who normally don't drink craft beer. The recommended orange slice garnish is a nice way to accent the drink. Cost: $7.99 per six pack. Available at most large liquor stores.

HONESTLY GOOD

Too many juice pouches kids drink are mostly garbage; a few vitamins, lots of water, lots of flavor but also lots of sugar. Honest Kids juices, made by the folks who make Honest Tea, offer pouches that are low in sugar and all-natural; no high-fructose corn syrup is used. The pouches contain just 40 calories and 100 percent of the daily recommended value of vitamin C. The three flavors: Berry Berry Good Lemonade, Goodness Grapeness and Tropical Tango Punch tested well with kids who sampled it for us. Cost: $4.99 to $5.99 for eight 6.75-ounce pouches. Sold at Target, Whole Foods and Sam's Club.

GLASS ACT

Shot glasses made with actual glass are so ... early 2008. This silicone mold made by Fred & Friends allows you to freeze whatever liquid you want in a mold so you can make your own shot glasses. Juice, water, whatever you want. Pour away. And then, you know, eat them when you're done. Save on water. Good for the environment. The end. Cost: $6.99. We bought ours at Borders, but you can also get them at worldwidefred.com.

Jeff Houck

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