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Taffy Town: Custom Pack Gift Box Giveaway – Summer 2016

Taffy Town: Custom Pack Gift Box Giveaway – Summer 2016!

Custom BoxOf all things that I have discovered I love from having this blog it is taffy. The flavor combination seem endless and the chew is like nothing else available.

Taffy is a combination of sugar, corn syrup, cornstarch, water, butter, salt, food coloring and flavorings. Also, by using a whipping process and 24 hour-long batch conditioning process has driven and pulled the taffy for the past 100 plus years.

I have developed a true love of Taffy and now each time we go to the Oceanside Harbor I pick some up so I super excited to have this giveaway for a Taffy Town Taffy! Continue reading →

Open Road Snacks: Rocky Mountain Popcorn Review

Open Road Snacks: Rocky Mountain Popcorn Review and Giveaway

Open Road Snacks Rocky Mountain PopcornWhen I say what is the most popular snack food, what comes to mind? I know for me I began thinking items like crackers, cookies or jerky. I was surprised to learn that it was popcorn.

When I began giving this some serious thought I realized that there are many reasons why this simple snack is the most popular. The first is that it is naturally gluten-free which makes for a safe snack for those gluten intolerant. There are many ways that it can be flavored from sweet to savory.

Rocky Mountain Popcorn is a product from Open Road Snacks takes the most popular snack of popcorn and making a sweet and savory snack that will satisfy any taste.

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Cave Tools: Digital Cooking Thermometer Review

Cave Tools: Digital Cooking Thermometer Review

Cave Tools Thermomenter

As I have mentioned in the past, I am embarking on the adventure and challenge of home cooking.

The biggest problem that I have encountered since I began cooking is the application of heat and heat distribution. It was discovered that since I did not have a way of measuring internal temperature on roasts and meats, I was loosing a lot of juice and internal moisture, which altered the taste on the meats I was making.

A couple of months ago I had the change to review a meat tenderizer, so when I was re-approached by Cave Tools with an opportunity to review another item a Digital Cooking Thermometer seemed the logical choice. Continue reading →

Garlic Gold Nugget’s Gift Box Review

Garlic Gold: Garlic Gold Nuggets Gift Box Review and Giveaway

Garlic Gold Gift Set

I am not the same chef I once was, and that is a good thing.When Jason and I began our cooking adventure together, I could do little more than fry a simple chicken. As I learn more about cooking the more I realize it is a combination of the right seasoning and the right application of heat.

There are a couple of things I enjoy using in almost all my dishes is some form including olive oil and spices/salts. Back in October of 2015 I had the opportunity to review Garlic Gold’s olive oils. Since I have moved onto the the seasoning of my food I felt a good time to review their Garlic Gold Nuggets Gift Box. 

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Nii Bars Summer Sampler 2016 Giveaway

 Nii Bars Summer 2016 Sampler Giveaway

Nii Bar Out of PackageOne reason I began this blog was to discover and showcase companies that carry items that interested me, and my readers. The way I tend to discover these companies is more on the unconventional side, and my discovery of Nii Bars is no different.

Since I spend the majority of my day with a laptop in my lap, I use the television as background noise. There are certain shows that we watch and it is one of those shows in which I originally happened upon Nii Bars. As we were watching Food Network one night we came upon a show that showcased companies seeking an investment to grow their business.

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Simple Mills: Almond Flour Crackers Review

Simple Mills: Fine Ground Sea Salt and Cheddar Almond Flour Crackers Review and Giveaway

Simple Mills CrackersAs the summer sun sets, also comes the time for evening entertaining. A popular evening activity is watching the sun set with a bottle of win and crackers. For the gluten sensitive this can be a less than enjoyable experience.

One of my favorite things as a blogger is when I company that I have worked with in the past, increases and expands their product offerings. Recently I inquired to Simple Mills for a possible giveaway and I was pleasantly surprised to learn that they had added crackers to their already successful mixes. When I reached out they were generous enough to send me a sample of their crackers.

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Bobo’s Oat Bars: Bobo’s Bites Review

Bobo’s Oat Bars: Bobo’s Bites Review and Giveaway

Bobos Bites 3 FlavorsIt is  not secret that as a blogger at times my time is limited, and I am on my way somewhere. I am always looking for easy ways to get the nutrients I need with a easy on the go snack.

Last year I had the chance to try Bobo’s Oat Bars and as I said then I wish I had these when I was a high school student and always running late.

Bobo’s Oat Bars are are mini loaves of compressed oats and are are available now available in Bobo’s Bites! These Bites come in 6 flavors including Original, Apple Pie, Peanut Butter & Jelly, Lemon Poppyseed, Maple Pecan and Coconut.

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Earnest Eats Blueberry Chia Cup Giveaway

Earnest Eats Blueberry Chia Cup Giveaway

Blueberry Close upI don’t know about you but breakfast and I have a love hate relationship. I love the concept of breakfast much more than sitting and eating the breakfast.

When I was young my father would take my friends and I to breakfast each Saturday morning – we began to look forward to this ritual and became a tradition for sleep overs. I think that my friends would spend the night just for the Saturday morning breakfast.

Since I do not have the time I used to but still need a healthy breakfast to start my day I look for the most punch in a cup. About a year ago I discovered the Superfood known as Chia, and once combined with whole oats this becomes a healthy and energizing breakfast. In my exploration of chia, I came across Earnest Eats and their Chia Cups and now you can win some for your morning routine.

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Open Road Snacks: Sinfully Thin Popcorn Review

Open Road Snacks: Sinfully Thin Popcorn Review and Giveaway

Sinfully Thing HeaderOften times I feel as though I am repeating myself and this is one of those cases – we are a snack house. As time passes, we find ourselves that the snacks we like tend to slant more on the healthier end of the spectrum.

One snack that seems to be not only re-occurant but healthy too is popcorn. Over the past couple months I have come to appreciate popcorn and the many variations that it comes in.

Sinfully Thin Popcorn is a product from Open Road Snacks with the belief that the company keeps a passionate commitment to small batch taste while keeping with a scale to go anywhere meaning that snacker’s do not have to choose convenience over quality.

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