Tidbits

The skinny

Bakers aren’t the only people fighting the low-carb craze – how do you think bartenders feel? Bob Skilnik, the author of “The Drink Beer, Get Thin Diet,” knows you can drink only so many ultralight beers before you get bored, so he wrote “The Low Carb Bartender,” which features 200 low-carb drink recipes. Go ahead, sip on the fruity Algonquin or indulge in the Blueberry Chocolate Frozen Latte without feeling guilty. The book is available now in major bookstores. For more information, visit www.lcbartender.com

Tofu-la-la

If the thought of cooking tofu leaves you a little confused (or, worse, grossed-out), check out “Tofu 1-2-3.” The DVD shows would-be tofu lovers how to embrace the “big white blob” with recipes, hints and ideas from cooking instructor Maribeth Abrams and track and field star Carl Lewis. The DVD is produced by Delicious Adventures, and the company’s vice president, Diane (Blanchette) Wagemann, is a native of Fort Kent. For information or to order, visit www.delicious

adventures.com.

Hungry holidays

Skip the standard grocery store gift basket and really wow your foodie friends this holiday season with gift baskets from Ann Marie’s Kitchen in Bangor. The dinner basket, pictured, includes a 16-ounce jar of the popular Ann Marie’s Secret Sauce, a jar of Trader Joe’s roasted red pepper and artichoke spread, recipe cards, tapered candles and napkins, all for $35. For other ideas or to order, visit www.ann

marieskitchen.com.

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