STEVE RINGMAN / THE SEATTLE TIMES
In a random sampling of energy bars, the locally made Caveman Cinnamon Pecan and the ThinkThin Crunch Caramel Chocolate Dipped Mixed Nuts bars tied for first; Clif Mojo Mountain Mix was the runner-up.
Some tasted pretty good, with notes of honey or caramel or cinnamon. Some edged toward weird, like the bar that was green inside.
The Red Cross and Heart Association have simplified several prescribed procedures.