7 new snacks and drinks to try this month, from canned makgeolli to plant-based ice cream

Eclipse Cookie Butter Ice CreamThough I'm not vegan or lactose-intolerant, I do find dairy-free ice cream desserts interesting and have tried a few. I had yet to find one I liked — until Eclipse. I was really impressed with how creamy these plant-based ice creams are, even right out of the freezer (no sitting around or microwaving required). The base is made from a combination of oats, corn, potatoes, cassava, cane sugar, and non-GMO canola oil, and you can find more detailed ingredient information here.I finished the Cookie Butter flavor the fastest, and the Vanilla came in at a close second. Right now, Eclipse has a cool Chef Collection that runs through the summer and the next round is expected to drop the first week of August. The first collaboration featured flavors from Flour Bakery in Boston (Sticky Sticky Bun), State Bird Provisions in San Francisco (Toasted Almond Thyme), and Olmsted in Brooklyn (Blackberry Taragon), among others. CropSwap appNow that going to a physical grocery is no longer a leisurely endeavor, online grocery services and CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) programs are rising up to fulfill shoppers' needs. CropSwap offers CSA-style CropBoxes that get you fresh, affordable, and super local produce on a one-time or subscription basis. I received a $35 box ($50 with delivery) filled with beautiful fruits and vegetables from a farm in Fillmore, CA, which is less than 100 miles from my home. It included zucchini, a few different types of kale, a variety of citrus fruits, celery, avocados, and more. Makku Mango, Blueberry, and OriginalSenior editor Jada Wong and senior reporter Owen Burke have been big fans of Makku, a new Korean drink available with nationwide shipping and same-day delivery in New York City. Jada says, This is the first canned Korean rice wine available nationwide — makgeolli is usually sold in glass bottles at Asian and Korean supermarkets. It's got a milky viscosity, and it's sweet and refreshing. It's easy to drink and pairs well with a lot of different foods. I've tried all three flavors and Mango is my favorite.Owen finds that Makku offers a freshness that makes it a nice change of pace from light summer beer or the suddenly ubiquitous hard seltzer.Omsom SamplerOmsom, started by two Vietnamese-American sisters, makes starter kits of aromatics, seasonings and oils for:Lemongrass BBQ: a Vietnamese marinade often used on chickenLarb: a Laotian and Thai minced meat saladSisig: a Kapampangan Filipino dish usually prepared with pork All you have to do is follow the recipe cards, then add the pre-made starters to create a quick, delicious, and authentic meal. For this sampler bundle, which has two packets of each dish, Omsom worked with the chefs from NYC restaurants Fish Cheeks, Jeepney, and Madame Vo. These have come in handy during quarantine, when cooking fatigue is a real phenomenon. I love that I can make a flavorful and spicy meal but don't have to go grocery shopping or prep ingredients myself. Sonoma Gourmet Kale Pesto with White Cheddar Pasta Sauce (6-Pack)I've gone through two jars of this stuff, and while it doesn't taste like pesto at all, it's still really delicious. It's thick, creamy, and cheesy, perfect for a take on adult mac and cheese. Usually, I combined it with some kind of protein, a variety of veggies, and a fun pasta shape. You can also heat it up for an easy dip for chips, crackers, and vegetables. United Sodas of America Variety Pack (12-Pack)If Pantone made a soda, it'd probably look something like this. To create this colorful and eye-catching packaging, United Sodas worked with Alex Center, who led the design vision for Vitaminwater, Smartwater, and Powerade. More than a bunch of pretty cans, the sodas are creatively flavored (e.g. sour blueberry, toasted coconut, blackberry jam), made with organic ingredients, and low-calorie. There are also some more traditional flavors for when you crave something classic, like cherry pop and ginger ale. Underwood Mei WineAnother drink to pack for your park picnics? Canned wine, of course. Travel associate editor and wine enthusiast Hannah Freedman had the enviable job of taste-testing canned wines and loved Underwood from Union Wine Company's collaboration with chef Mei Lin: It's a standout favorite thanks to its interesting flavor profile that includes notes of lemongrass, yuzu, tropical flavors like guava, and more. It's currently only available at Union Wine Company's website and Mei Lin's restaurant, Nightshade, in Los Angeles. Find more of the best canned wines for summer 2020 here

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