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but maple syrup at the grocery store is probably twice, if not more.o are you telling me that that entire difference is all brand markup? >> it's not just brand markup. it's an entire system. it groez froes from the supplie. then they have to pay a distributor to get into their retail outlet. then they go to the retail outlet who gets their markup. >> brandless products are only sold online, many of them organic, gluten, and gmo free. maggie akers heard about it from a friend who works there. >> i think at $3, you might be a little worried about quality, like what am i going to get for $3? but i was really surprised. >> brandless also keeps prices down by eliminating what it sells to a couple hundred products. but brandless may not always be the better deal. at trader joe's, staples like peanut butter, toothpaste, and salsa are even cheaper. the company is trying to break in as consumer tastes are changing. among the top 100 household product brands, 90% of them have lost market share, including categories like frozen foods and cereal. >> consumers are

. >> i see maple syrup right there, how much is that? >> $3. >> but maple syrup at the grocery store is probably twice if not more. so are you telling me that that entire difference is all brand markup? >> it's not just brand markup, it's basically an entire system. it goes from the supplier. then they have to play a distributor to get into their retail outlet. then they go to the retail outlet who gets their markup. >> they're only sold online, many organic, gluten and gmo free. maggie heard about it through a friend who works there. >> i'll try the salsa. >> she orders ahead when she has friends over. >> i think at $3, you might be a little worried about quality. like what am i going to get for $3. but i was really surprised. >> brandless also keeps prices down by limiting what it sells to a couple hundred products. trader joes staples lieng peanut butter, tooth paste and salsa are cheaper. they're trying to break in as consumer tastes are changing. top 100 household product brands, 90% have lost market share including products like ce

. >> it is the belly and we glaze it with local pennsylvania maple syrup some and spices and we justk it in the oven. >> so i'm going to show you what it looks like -- how much -- look at all of that. how long does it take to make? >> not too long. it tax probably like 20 minutes altogether. >> what's it soaking in again? >> maple syrup, spices and that's it a little bit of hot sauce. >> and love. >> and love. >> here we go. now, it has the word candy i'm guessing it's really really sweet. you want to do one. >> it's sweet and spicy. >> oh, i thought it was going to be like stiff. no. i'll put it right on my tongue. he looks like my tongue. >> oh, my god. >> like candy. >> that's canny. >> it's candy from pig. >> i would say you're keen on pig candy. >> i really am. >> oh, good lord, this is good. i mean this is one of those things you can't eat just one. >> um-hmm. >> congratulations. >> thank you. >> i do say this quite often but i really mean it this time. ya gotta try this. my god that's good. ♪ >>> he means it this time. >> as opposed to all the other. >> he did did sound like i

. >> it is the belly, and then we blaze it with local pennsylvania maple syrup and some spices and we it in the oven. >> i'll show what it looks like -- how much -- look at all of that. how long does it take to make? >> not too long. it takes probably like 20 minutes altogether. >> what's it soaking in again. >> maple syrup, spices. and this. little bit of hot sauce. >> and love. >> and love. >> here we go. >> now, it has the word candy i'm guessing it's really really sweet. >> you want to do one. >> it's sweet and spicy. >> oh, i thought it was going to be like stiff. no. i'll put it right on my tongue. it looks like my tongue. >> ♪ >> oh, my god. >> it's candy. >> that's canny. >> it's candy from a pig. >> i would say you're keen on pig candy. >> i really am. >> oh, good lord. this is good. i mean this is one of those things where you can't eat just one. >> um-hmm. >> congratulations. >> thank you. >> now, i do say this quite often but i really mean it this time, ya gotta try this. my god, that's good. ♪ >> sometimes he doesn't mean it? >> i hadn't even thought about that as an opti

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maple syrup, some burbon, little bit of club soda. >> cut the little star, the apple. >> you p out thatp. >> overhead so you can see. >> so a lot of people at home ar the portions? do i put too much juice? >> i'm not a measure go by tastl like it needs more. >> do like small version? here,s that i used sprinkles, they're glitter sprinkles, >> what? >> so you can put this in. >> i can naught one in there? >> where did y from? >> from michael's. >> so actually drinking sprinkles, that's okay to>>ep. turns gold. put it right in. >> see it,ttle bit. will probably change and make your drink a little sweeter, >> try that. >> oh, that's good. >> yes nice and warm going down. >> next is a shirley temple. i you like shirley temple's. >> and joel embiid do does, too. not made with sprite. made with champagnes on the bot. >> i've never had a shirley temple. >> in the seven up. >> it just doesn't sound right ordering, i'll have a cheryl but hey, if joel does it. >> basically grown up shirley temples. >> exactly. >> i like. >> this one i think is my all five fav wt you do, we're using pop rocks. >>

a little maple syrup. >> it's the maple apple tart tartan. >> savannah is just like me in the catcheni'll set that down here. i better set it on this. >> there you go. >> here, we have the caramel. that color. and it's very important to really pack the apples in tightly. they shrink when they cook. if you don't have -- great. please do. >> i'll supervise. >> supervise. >> that's a good role. >> are we doing all right? >> look how beautiful his is. >> you're doing well. no problem. >> thank you, bill. >> even a second layer. >> okay. >> it shrinks down. >> you're using this cast iron pan. >> the cast iron is great. it's old fashioned but it transfers the heat and gives a nice caramel color to the apples. >> should we put the butter in, too? >> that goes in the bottom. >> and the maple syrup. >> we have our tasters over there. >> how is it? >> never had anything like that before. >> we're finished. >> you're not kidding. >> really good. >> then, we have the pie dough that goes on the top. it's puff pastry. >> for people like us, you can buy this at the store. >> buy the pie dough or puf

we have coconut sugar and maple syrup. in here. >> learned to watch out for the sugars and drinks of food. >> healthy food will give you energy for the rest of the day. >> i learned that you can use healthy food to make something really, really good. >> that smells amazing. >> these inspire and empower kids to make healthier choices. >> i am proud of you guys. you killed it. it was so easy to make, right? it is opening eyes to what's going on behind the food they're candidate to eat. we have been able to impact over 8,000 kids through our programs in the past four years. the point of all of this is not to scare you but really shows us how weird our food can be. i became a certified health coach this year. currently i am the youngest certified integrate nutrition health coach in the country. >> chee a seeds. >> they're great for fiber. also protein. they're tiny seeds, but they do so much for our body. number one tip for eating healthy, be open to trying new things. >> good, awesome. >> also just take spices and flavors you

. >> maple syrup. a little bit the brown sugar, and some spices. we just put that in there.fferent nuts-- pecans, almonds,ica shoes. you want to give that a toss. it will hurt you if you get it on you. >> stephen: don't worry about me. >> all right! >> stephen: i got that. i got that. >> mr. colbert. >> stephen: come on, feel me! do you cook for your family? do you have to cook for the holidays? >> when you're the chef of the family, people don't want to know if you're cooking. they want to know what they're eating. that's it. that's the way it works. >> stephen: that looks flaming hot. i shouldn't eat that? >> have some of these. a little spicy, a little sweet. >> stephen: is it a problem if i have a nut allergy? >> nope, you'll be totally fine. ( laughter ). >> stephen: what's this down here? that looks fun. >> we have pears, and chocolate bark, and we have qui, in oia. you put that on there and everybody is fit. >> stephen: this is like throwing shards of glass at thize of our audience right now. i hope we're insure forward that. all right, so poached, pears. >> we're ins

we have our coconut sugar and we have our maple syrup. there's no refined sugar in here. guys, it smells amazing! these workshops definitely inspire and empower kids to make healthier choices. i'm proud of you guys. it was so easy to make, right? >> can i get a little bit more? >> yeah! >> it's that one moment when a kid realizes that they can do better for themselves ander in families. that is so important to me. that's exactly what helped my dad get better. we are teaching kids how to fuel their bodies the best and they will ultimately have the energy and vitality to be their best. [ applause ] >> how about haylie, everybody. >> just so you all know, halie is turning 17 next week, so congratulations. now, is there a vegetable that you don't like? >> oh, gosh, i mean, i'm a major foodie. i eat pretty much everything, so i love vegetables, like, i honestly can't pick out one, but i hate boiled dumplings, which is a jamaican thing, so i don't want to offend any jamaicans, but i can't stand that. but i love all my veggies. >> we are proud of you and all the work you're doin

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and i make a mixture of butter and maple syrup. >> what is that? aple and chili glaze. and put it back in the oven for ten more minutes. and there you go. all about fit. >> what's the verdict on the sweet potato? >> that is great. it should go in front. >> cut the sweet potato against the grain, bobby. >> listen to savannah. she's getting good in the kitchen. bobby flay's book is called -- >> "bobby flay fit." >> click on today.com/shop to pick up bobby's book. perfect christmas gift. first, this is "today" on nbc. >>> we are back. mr. al roker, why don't we celebrate some birthdays. >> i think that's a capital idea. let's spin the smucker's jars. happy birthday to vivian lund earning her masters degree in her 70s. ralph feller serving his country during world war ii. happy 100th birthday to luke pesane. this yankees fan is from syracuse new york. in addition to his milestone birthday luke and his wife celebrating 75 years of marriage. congratulations you love birds. odessa qualls a proud grandma from chicago, illinois. 11 grandkids and 7 great gran

. >>> dates, nut, oat, cinnamon i mean even a little bit of maple syrup, a tablespoon. >> shape it. >ugar cook energy balls. what's crazy this has only four ingredients. >> exactly. >> cashew dates, vanilla, salt and they're tasty. >> oh, my goodness. that's fantastic. >> reporter: well these recipes have been low in added sugars this next one -- basically sweetened white chocolate chips and ton of honey. maya says the calorie count is way too high for a healthy snack. >> you have two or three of those, that's 690 calories. >> right. that's -- >> it's like a cinnamon be a replacement for food but if you're having it once in a day and not every s gut bomb. it was good but they were-michael. >> oh absolutely no doubt. and it does sound like these are really filling, becky. who would benefit from these ant ground flaxseed and nut butters. my kids should probably be eating more nuts and these are a way to serve dessert that has heart healthy fats and antioxidant, otherwise, call it a dessert or a cookie dough replacement and definitely limit yourself to the occasional ball. >> yep. everyt

we have our coconut sugar and we have our maple syrup. there's no refined sugar in here.ng! these workshops definitely inspire and empower kids to make healthier choices. i'm proud of you deviguys. it was so easy to make, right? >> can i get a little bit more? >> yeah! >> it's that one moment when a kid realize as that they can go better for themselves and their families, that is so important to me. that's exactly what helped my dad get better. we are teaching kids how to fuel their bodies the best and they will ultimately have the energy and vitality to be their best. >> just so you all know, halie is turning 17 next week, so congratulations. now, is there a vegetable that you don't like? >> oh, gosh, i mean, i'm a major foodie. i eat pretty much everything, so i love vegetables, like, i honestly can't pick out one, but i hate boiled dumplings, which is a jamaican thing, so i don't want to offend any jamaicans, but i can't stand that. but i love all my veggies. >> we are proud of you and all the work you're doing. let's hear it for hali, everybody, and happy birthday to

and i make a mixture of butter and maple syrup. >> what is that? glaze them with this maple and chili glaze. and put it back in the oven for ten more minutes. and there you go. all about fit. >> what's the verdict on the sweet potato? >> that is great. it should go in front. >> cut the sweet potato against the grain, bobby. >> listen to savannah. she's getting good in the kitchen. bobby flay's book is called -- >> "bobby flay fit." >> click on today.com/shop to pick up bobby's book. perfect christmas gift. first, this is "today" on nbc. for mild-to-moderate eczema? it can be used almost everywhere on almost everybody. the face of a fisherman? the hand of a ranch hand? the knee of a needle pointer? prescription eucrisa is a nose to toes eczema ointment. it blocks overactive pde4 enzymes within your skin. and it's steroid-free. do not use if you are allergic to eucrisa or its ingredients. allergic reactions may occur at or near the application site. the most common side effect is application site pain. ask your doctor about eucrisa. >>> we are back. m

. >>> dates, nut, oat, cinnamon, i mean even a little bit of maple syrup, a tablespoon. >> shape it.huh. >> >> reporter: these are sugar cook energy balls. what's crazy this has only four ingredients. >> exactly. >> cashew, dates, vanilla, salt and they're tasty. >> oh, my goodness. that's fantastic. >> reporter: well these recipes have been low in added sugars, this next one -- these are -- >> bad becauses. >> bad balls. what makes them bad balls basically sweetened white chocolate chips and ton of honey. maya says the calorie count is way too high for a healthy snack. >> you have two or three of those, that's 690 calories. >> right. that's -- >> it's like a cinnamon rell. >> it's significant. this is a dessert alternative. >> with my foreairports officially exhausted. it's like a pt workout. the final takeaway. >> i don't think it's meant to be a replacement for food but if you're having it once in a day and not every single day, why not. i shoot and by the end of the day it was like a super dense gut bomb. it was good but they were-michael. >> oh, absolutely, no doubt. and it does

. >> which you to substitute maple syrup for sugar it's great because it's so intense, so strong andt it -- if it's in a liquid, you can pour it into the recipe, stir it up and have it. >> brownies. >> then we have some brownies. and we have some turkey meatballs. and, again, you just -- if you can hide little things in it, probiotic powder and the red sauce, great to use owe make ga oil instead of extra virgin olive oil and then here weaver we have the red sauce, which is the same thing. you just add some basil. again, any kind of probiotic powder, omega oil help your kids to be tongue and healthy and secretly getting the greens in. >> so, kids, you are taste testers. all right. how is it? >> good. >> tell the truth. >> it's good. two thumbs up. nothing like meatballs and then pasta for breakfast, huh? >> yeah. >> all right. well, two thumbs up. they don't even know they're having all their greens. there you go. dawn, great job. ingenious, i love it, 8g cookbook is out now. make your sure kids get all the greens you need. >>> and coming up, sheryl crow will be here live. this is awe

. >> we add bourbon maple syrup, parsnip chips. i love it. it warps you up inside.ine the two and put them in the fridge. >> open the fridge with my foot, the lg signature refrigerator is great because i can move the shelves wherever i want. have a custom chill container where i can store different products at different temperatures. fabulously versatile. >> once it's chilled we finish it off with fresh berries and caramelized apple cider grenida. it's killer, dude. love it. >> that's a holiday hosting session if i ever saw one. >> thank you, rob. now time to reveal our three major makeovers. i'm here with the lady that just finished working we have takisha sturdivant-drew and kelli bartlett, the direct of makeup artistry for glam squad. if you want to rock a new look in the new year, what is your advice? >> own the look. be confint and most of all be comfortable. >> kelli. >> you want to start small with a focus feature. your eyes or lips and that way you can incorporate the change really quickly and not get overwhelmed. >> everybody ready to see the makeovers? fir

tradeings partners michael block, you are here close to jessica's wrath of the -- >> i am for that maple syrupo i am hungry. >> i appreciate you joining three hours with me this morning, we miss maria, we do have a big stop toir to talk about this hour, president trump, set to ring in new year with an establish agenda a major infrastructure push next month the president tweeting from working vacation, in palm beach, yesterday said, all signs of that business is looking good for next year only to be helped further by tax cut bill a great year for companies, and jobs. stock market poised for another year of success. joining us now is a member of the house judiciary committee good friend congressman, of texas is here good morning. >> great to be with you thank you. >> big question, i mean you would think that infrastructure would be something that the democrats republicans could agree upon. about what do you think? >> well we -- >> certainly we hope so but you got a smile out of me hearing, former president obama talk about a different reality. that -- this is a a laugh all in itself, but as far

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. >> but the maple syrup is not as good as vermont. >> they put motor oil in theirs to give it more flavor from our viewpoint, it's inexcusable that i'm underwriting the profitness of new york -- >> new york has rich people that pays a lot of federal taxes. >> i heard you yesterday, talking about what wonderful things people of new york do for the rest of the country. we do it in new hampshire as well >> not really. >> we help out the country >> so you do, but how do you feel about some other states >> this is a country where -- >> we're altogether. >> if some states are not doing well, they get the benefit of states not doing well. there's no reason why i should be paying for the pension system of new york, illinois -- >> where they elect democrats that don't negotiate down benefits to all the state employees. everybody is bought. >> some of the states take money from the federal tax bills, they're doing it because they have low tax rates, so they have to bring in money from other places >> the formulas that drive most of the spending that comes back -- income that comes back to the state

speaker, i'm now pleased to yield 1 1/2 minutes to the gentleman from maine, land of moose, maple syrup, and lobster, a distinguished member of the financial services committee, mr. poliquin. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman is recognized. mr. poliquin: thank you mr. speaker. thank you very much, mr. chairman. you forgot pine trees, that's ok. mr. speaker, i am thrilled to stand up in support 1699, preserving access to manufactured housing. i salute congressman andy barr from tennessee to bring this forward. maine, mr. chairman, maine, mr. speaker, has some of the highest home othership rates in the country. e love our homes in maine. i represent the rural part of our state. in our state, mr. speaker, we have times of the year where the weather is pretty tough. if you're building a home that's not manufactured in a warehouse, sometimes you literally cannot build that home because of the weather, the snow, cold, what have you. but there is nothing more important, mr. speaker, nothing more important, than making sure moms and dads across america and across maine have an option, have