We were recently sent samples of the Que Pasa Liberty Tortilla Chips which are a perfect addition to your Fourth of July spread! Whether paired with salsa, guacamole or as part of a sweet and salty charcuterie board, they will not disappoint. These whole grain chips are gluten free and low sodium. The festive colors put you in the holiday spirit and the chips are crispy and delicious.
Here’s a great recipe for a patriotic vegan board that can easily be adapted to what you have on hand.
*These products were sent to us for free and all opinions are our own.
Brave Robot is an animal-free, lactose-free and vegan ice cream that’s made with non-animal whey protein. These deliciously indulgent treats provide a dairy taste without the environmental impact that results from conventional dairy production. We were recently sent a variety of their flavors to try for free for our review and all opinions are our own.
A Lot of Chocolate is a chocolate ice cream with fudge swirls and dark chocolate chunks. This decadently divine ice cream is the perfect choice for the chocolate lover who appreciates a smooth and rich chocolate fix. Vanilla ‘N Cookies is a vanilla ice cream with cookie crumbles that is simple yet deliciously satisfying with the added cookie bits that add the perfect amount of sweetness. Raspberry White Truffle is a vanilla ice cream with swirls of raspberry and white truffle chips. This one was definitely Mike’s favorite. It had just the right amount of raspberry which was refreshing and the white truffle chips made for a perfect combination that brought the vanilla ice cream to the next level. Each of the flavors were wonderfully smooth and with every spoonful, you could taste the quality ingredients that goes into these ice creams.
Father’s Day is just around the corner. Meat District offers a great array of meats that would make a delicious gift idea for the dad in your life who loves to grill!
Mike recently used our Pitboss smoker to try out three Meat District products. Shawarma Chicken Thighs, Sweet and Sassy Chicken Drumsticks and Garlic Peppercorn Pork Tenderloin Wrapped in Applewood Smoked Bacon. The thighs and the legs both had a light sweetness to them with a mild spicy flavor. The tenderloin was perfectly tender with beautifully accented with the bacon flavor.
Their product selection is vast including burgers, sausage and wings. The products in this video were part of their Ultimate Grilling Pack. For more details, go to: https://eat meat district.com
Thank you to Meat District for sending these free products to us for our review.
We’ve got a yummy meal idea for St. Patrick’s Day! Meat District is doing a limited run of its Paddy’s Angus Corned Beef sold exclusively through Trader Joe’s. Corned Beef is a traditional part of Irish-American St. Patrick’s Day meals and uncured corned beef brisket is a favorite that many don’t have the time to make. Angus beef brisket, after a long, slow cook, is soft and tender and develops a balanced salty, spiced and beefy taste. This traditional uncured corned beef is fully cooked and has no nitrates or nitrites. This perfectly tender and delicious meat would pair nicely with potatoes, buttered noodles or a side of cabbage. It would also be delicious sandwiched between rye bread and topped with your favorite mustard. You can find more info about their products at https://eatmeatdistrict.com/ *Thank you to Meat District for providing this free product to us for our review. All opinions are my own. *
It’s Taco Tuesday and we’re making it an Ortega night! Ortega recently sent us some of their newest products to try. We received the Ortega Cauliflower and Flour Tortillas, Ortega Taco Pizza Kit, Ortega Cauliflower and Corn Taco Shells plus the new Street Taco Sauces – Tinga, Moho and Asada. *This products were sent to us for free and all opinions are my own. *
The Ortega Cauliflower and Flour Tortillas are a great choice for those looking for an alternative to regular flour tortillas. Some of the flour is replaced by the cauliflower. These are great for burritos. tacos, wraps or quesadillas. The Ortega Pizza Kit is a great new option that the kids will love as they can top their own little pizzas. If you’re craving both and taco and a pizza, this will satisfy your craving for sure. The pizza crusts are made with corn meal and cook in less than 20 minutes. The Ortega Cauliflower and Corn Taco Shells are a delicious option if you’re looking for something new to try instead of the original corn tacos. The cauliflower replaces some of the corn but they are just as delicious as the traditional tacos.
I prepared some ground beef in the pan which is so versatile as we decided to make tacos, wraps and taco pizzas. I also chopped up some tomatoes, onions and lettuce with some shredded cheese on the side as well.
The finished products were delicious. The tacos were super crispy which is how we love ours. We filled them with beef, lettuce, cheese and onions. We also made wraps with the same fillings. The taco pizza was really crispy. I wasn’t sure what to expect with them; I thought they may not come out as crispy as they did, but I was very impressed with the end result. The kids loved to add their own toppings to these and they were super fun to make. The Street Taco Sauces offered a great array of options for your favorite taco night recipes whether cooking with beef, fish, chicken or pork.
Check out our YouTube video to get a closer look at the products and see how our recipes turned out!
If you’re looking for a fun and easy way to bring your baked goods to the next level, you have to try Chocolate Pen! Thanks so much to Skyrocket and Chocolate Pen for sending us these free products and asking us to be Chocolate Pen Ambassadors! We were sent a box with everything we needed to make a variety of treats for the holidays. Chocolate Pen allows you to write with chocolate and makes decorating your own treats super easy. It’s so simple to load the pen with chocolate and there’s even a warming tray included to keep your melted chocolate the right consistency. *These products were sent to us for free. All opinions are my own.*
We had a great time using the Chocolate Pen to create some yummy treats! We made Christmas tree brownies, chocolate-dipped cookies, holiday-shaped chocolates, cupcakes and chocolate-dipped pretzels. Lindsey had so much fun making abstract designs on everything!
To accent our treat display, Mike created a custom-made wood board. It provided a beautifully rustic backdrop and made our Chocolate Pen charcuterie board come to life! But, the best part is, it spins! Spinning treats, how can you go wrong? It definitely brings your party buffet up a notch!
Check out our YouTube video where we show you all the contents of the box we were sent and how the Chocolate Pen works. We’ll also give you a glimpse of our treat making and what went into the final result, our festive Chocolate Pen charcuterie board!
Chocolate Pen will definitely be a great addition to our baking preparations throughout the year. The best part is that the whole family can join in on the fun! To get your own, check out Walmart, Target and other major retailers.
We love baking in our house and especially since the pandemic began, we have been baking more than ever. We were so excited to try out the new Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cinnadust Seasoning Blend! Thanks to B&G Foods for sending us this free product! This seasoning blend consists of cinnamon and sugar along with sweet notes of vanilla and graham and tastes just like Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cereal! You can add it to your favorite breakfast items, baked goods, coffee or whatever you want to make a little sweeter.
The first recipe we decided to try was Cinnamon Buns. For this recipe, you only need three ingredients for the pastry: Cinnadust, Pillsbury Crescent Rounds and margarine or butter. For the glaze, you will need powdered sugar and water.
Simply roll out the crescent rounds and spread melted butter or margarine on the the pastry sheet. Then sprinkle as much Cinnadust as you’d like on top of the pastry. Roll it up and cut it into rounds by simply following the perforated cuts already there. Bake at 350 degrees for approximately 12 minutes. While they’re baking, put a couple of tablespoons of powdered sugar into a bowl. Add a few drops of water and mix. Remember to go gently on the water as it goes a long way. Mix and add more powdered sugar or water until you reach the consistency you’d like. Once the cinnamon rolls are out of the oven, you can gently sprinkle the glaze over them with a spoon. Eat right away warm if you’d like.
The cinnamon rolls were delicious. They had the perfect balance of cinnamon and sugar. In fact, the next night, both Mke and the kids asked if we could make more! They were definitely a hit in our house! Cinnadust is available exclusively at Sam’s Club.
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