When I went to college (my first time away from home), I stocked up on my most
cherished comfort food – Stella Doro cookies. My taste hadn’t changed, but I
expanded my taste buds to include anisette, breakfast treats, biscotti, marguerite,
and of course, my cookies with the hot pink icing..but now, I was an independent
college girl, and I dunked my Stella Doro in hot coffee instead of hot chocolate…

Life became a little more complicated. I married my college sweetheart and began
to build my family. Suddenly, my days were filled with diapers, carpools, wiping dog
and baby stains from my couch, besides the usual shopping, laundry, vacuuming,
etc. I originally pictured a different life…dinner parties discussing the latest novel,
theatre, movies and going on vacations with a duffel bag full of magazines and
sunscreen…NOT! But, when I had a private moment, I would curl up and nibble on
delicious Stella Doro, and life would be somewhat normal…

Then, my husband got a promotion, but we had to live in a city which didn’t carry
Stella Doro cookies..believe me, I checked every supermarket, grocery, convenience
store, upscale emporiums to mom and pop shops..Nothing..

I was afraid that my freckles would turn into liver spots before I could stop and hear
the crunch of a Stella Doro biscotti…Then, my neighbor told me about an internet
supermarket, BigAppleGrocer.net, that ships to any place in the country!! I thought
I would have to take out a second mortgage, but I was surprised at how affordable
the prices were. BigAppleGrocer.net carried such a large selection of products, and
items that I had to give up back home, or look for inferior and more costly local
brands. Imagine, my first and eternal love, Stella Doro, would come back into my
life. I placed an order with BigAppleGrocer.net, and added other groceries along
with my Stella Doro, and three days later, I was nibbling, munching and shrieking
with glee…with my own nine year old daughter.

I called my college roommate, who lives in the N.Y. Metro area. Many a night we
stuffed our faces on Stella Doro as we crammed for tests. Lucky Sheila, all the stores
around her carried our shared passion, but her schedule was even more hectic
because she had a full time job, as well. I told her that, since she lived in New York
City, BigAppleGrocer.net can deliver to her for absolutely free when she would
spend $150. or more!!! Spending $150. In a New York supermarket is very easy, my
Stella Doro cookie habit would be that, alone!!!

The water revolution has arrived, however. In the past few years, there has been an increased amount of new water beverages on the market, making it easier for choosy water drinkers to find a water beverage which appeals to their own tastes. Not only are some of the waters spring fed and crystal clear, but some are actually pumped full of a healthy dose of vitamins.

A Water for Every Taste

Tap water cannot compare to the variety of water beverages available to choose from. Sports enthusiasts may increase their stamina and boost their energy with water designed for athletes. Purists will enjoy the fancy-named water choices like Evian and Fiji Water. There is even special water designed for babies to drink called Nursery Water. Propel offers water choices with hints of flavors like citrus or berry. This water beverage uses an artificial sweetener to keep the calories down.

But what about the taste! Well, it’s water, so you know what to expect except … I tried the Revive Fruit Punch. The ingredients label says that they added a little sugar or crystalline fructose, natural flavors and a little vegetable juice for color. So this does not exactly taste like water, but more like – a beverage that I thought was going to be sweeter, but it wasn’t, and that left my mouth disappointed. I think it’s the same reason I don’t like Gatorade (well that and the fact that I am NOT a Florida Gators fan! but I digress…) I will let people know that I am in the minority with my opinion though. I like water to taste like water, and if something has the name ‘water’ in it, then I also expect that will taste like water, and I don’t like it if it doesn’t.

On the other hand, there are at least 50% of many vitamins in these drinks. Another note on labeling – it turns out that there are 50 calories per serving of this ‘revive vitamin water.’ There are 2.5 servings in a bottle, leaving you with 125 calories from this ‘vitamin water.’ And you pay $1.99 for the pleasure. I think 50CENTS (the rapper) knew what he was doing when he invested in this company! I think I’ll stick to drinking good ole’ no calorie, filtered ‘TAP water.’

Before Gatorade there was Kool-aid; the next generation of sports drink is Smart Water, and sister product Vitamin Water. Made by a US bottler called “Glaceau, “Smart Water begins as an artesian spring in Northern Connecticut. After the water is distilled,a balance of Magnesium, Potassium, and Calcium is introduced, adding electrolytes. The attractive bullet shaped plastic container with the traditional sport cap reinforces the product’s image. Smart Water is a product for anyone who wants to look and drink their best during tennis, golf,workouts at the gym,or in the school lunch room. Smart Water is just that: smart! (via BigApplegrocer’s Weblog)

Smart Water can now be found almost everywhere, including here at BigAppleGrocer.Net.

People always search for items which not alway avalable in there local stors or they may don’t have the time look for them. And when they find them they would like to buy by the case to time.

Try us BigAppleGrocer.Net  It’s pretty simple to use you can buy the products you love by the case and indevidually. If you live in the New York Metro area we may be able to give you a Free shipping.