At the end of the day, we believe that if these picks satisfy us—the folks who try nearly every food there is—then they’re likely to resonate with you as well. They may not be the flashiest options, but they reflect the straightforward truth about what we’re enjoying right now. So, without further ado, here are the three best things we’ve been eating this week.
Lifeway Raspberry Kefir
Across the United States, kefir enthusiasts tend to gravitate toward the same brand lineup, and Lifeway currently holds a dominant position in the category. We’re fine with that reality, because the product itself is excellent. We’ve been using their original flavor in smoothies, and we’ve been sipping the raspberry version on its own as of late. It’s essentially liquid yogurt, a flavor profile we’re well acquainted with, and their approach to fruit flavors always feels authentic rather than artificial. The fruit notes aren’t overly sweetened, which is something we really appreciate. It basically tastes like you blended kefir with your chosen fruit and served it as is. No matter which flavor you grab, the product remains solid, reliable, and one of the most versatile options on the shelf. In a pinch, you can even substitute it for buttermilk or yogurt in recipes.
Butcher’s Organic Chicken Bone Broth
Sure, we could spend all day extolling the virtues of the Kettle & Fire bone broth lineup, but it isn’t the only game in town. Lately we’ve been charting new territory in the bone broth world and recently came across this option at Costco. It’s notably gelatinous and rich in collagen, and the fact that it’s bottled and kept refrigerated gives it a fresher feel. Most flavors only need a pinch of salt to be enjoyable to drink on their own, and they also make excellent additions to soups and sauces to give them a heartier body.
Trader Joe’s Sparkling Water, Lime
That choice turned out to be one of our better decisions, and we’ve already plowed through three or four bottles. The beauty of it is that if you’re hosting a gathering and guests expect sparkling water, this is a perfect solution to avoid a fridge full of cans. You can pop one bottle open and stretch it to serve multiple people. It not only competes with the best lime-flavored sparkling waters we’ve tried, but it also avoids the overly aggressive carbonation that can feel almost abrasive.
