SHOPPING CART

We're all in favor of a little fun with food. Here are some new and easy examples:

WRAP, SNAP, TOSS, PUREE, APPLY AND PLAY

· Table talk: Pad of 48 disposable 11-by-17-inch paper placemats by Bobs Your Uncle featuring six different recipes written by children, $20; available online at http://www.wishingfish.com .

· Y ou've got game: The new Eat It! Snacks & Sweets Trivia Game was created by Alexandria residents Eric and Monica Ash, with their cousin Christine Jennings; $29.99, available at Books-a-Million stores; Why Not?, 200 King St., Alexandria, 703-548-2080; and Kingsbury Chocolates, 1017 King St., Alexandria, 703-548-2800, or go to http://www.EatItTrivia.com http://.

· All snap, no crumbs: St. Claire's organic gingersnap tablets, 1.5-ounce tin, $3.29, available at Takoma Park Silver Spring Co-op, 201 Ethan Allen Ave., Takoma Park, 301-891-2667.

· Thanksgiving prep can start here: Silicone Food Loops will hold together food that's stuffed, rolled or wrapped. They're heat-resistant and dishwasher safe; $13-$15 for a pack of six, available at Rodman's stores, http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com and at Home Rule, 1807 14th St. NW; 202-797-5544.

· Smoothie ingredients standing by: Frozen Goya Fruta pulp or chunks come in flat, 14-ounce plastic packages in lots of flavors, including blackberry, naranjilla, curuba, coconut, papaya, tamarind, mango, tamarillo, passion fruit, pineapple, plum (whole) and strawberry; $1.29-$1.69, available at Shoppers Food Warehouse and Giant stores.

· Stays on lips, does not pass to hips: Ganache for Lips bills itself as the only all-natural lip balm made with real Scharffen Berger chocolate. New flavors chocolate mousse and vanilla mousse will soon join lemon mousse, mocha latte, chocolate raspberry and more; about $4 for a .15-ounce stick; available at some Anthropologie stores, or see links for stores online at http://www.ganacheforlips.com .