ASHTON-ishing Finds: Top 5 CPG in Food & Bev

By Ashton Arjomand:

Welcome to a new series I am calling "ASHTON-ishing Finds" where I share some of my favorite CPG finds as of late. Every product on this list is something I'm eating or drinking daily... so trust me, I really stand by them. I hope you all enjoy!

Rōsted's Crunchy Lentils

(Whole Foods)

• What Makes it ASHTON-ishing:

  • Lentils that are already cooked and crisped – all the protein & fiber of lentils without the hour of stovetop time, in grab-and-go packaging

  • The perfect amount of spice to add a little oomph to any dish

• My Go-To Use:

  • A topping on anything from morning eggs to a salmon veggie bowl

  • Also the easiest snack to throw in a bag when I'm on the go

Manna Organics' Coconut Cashew (No Added Sugar) Nut Butter ★ My #1 Favorite on the List

(Whole Foods)

• What Makes it ASHTON-ishing:

  • Tastes genuinely sweet and decadent with zero added sugar and just three ingredients: cashews, dried coconut, and salt.

• My Go-To Use:

  • Spread on top of a roasted Japanese sweet potato — it is INSANELY delicious, like an ideal dessert or sweet treat. I promise. I haven't had another nut butter since discovering this months ago.

Ghia's Original Apértif

(Select liquor stores & specialty grocers)

• What Makes it ASHTON-ishing:

  • A non-alcoholic apéritif that actually tastes sophisticated and not sugary — bittersweet Mediterranean botanicals instead of sugary mocktail syrup.

• My Go-To Use:

  • Trust me... a splash of Ghia in sparkling water goes a long way and makes your beverage way more sophisticated and yummy as the weather warms up.

Karma's Wrapped Cashews

(Amazon)

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• What Makes it ASHTON-ishing:

  • The only cashew that keeps its natural skin on (doubling the fiber and antioxidants – comparable to blueberries)

  • Natural skins --> extra crunch!

• My Go-To Use:

  • I discovered them at LGA on my way back to Chicago and fell in love... had to order a whole 24-pack on Amazon as soon as I got home, and they're my favorite snack at the moment.

  • Throw them in a yogurt bowl, or take them on the go!

Zymbiotics Fermented Foods Jeff's Ginger Zarrots

(Whole Foods)

• What Makes it ASHTON-ishing:

  • Raw, live-fermented carrots with a real ginger kick

  • Fiber & Fermented Foods = Heaven for your gut!

• My Go-To Use:

  • An easy way to incorporate a fermented food into my day... they're super fresh and bright, and I just throw them on top of whatever I'm eating.

I hope you enjoyed ASHTON-ishing Finds #1! Stay tuned for #2, dropping soon with more of the best CPG products I've been loving lately!