enLiven yogurt (www.enlivenyogurt.com), the new low-cost and tasty probiotic yogurt, which launched exclusively in Walmart stores in February 2011, will be sampled at 700 Walmart stores located in 45 states June 2-5, 2011. For exact store locations, visit enlivenyogurt.com/walmartsampling.

Walmart shoppers will have an opportunity to taste all four delicious flavors of enLiven yogurt – vanilla, blueberry, strawberry and peach – and pick up a four pack at an average retail price of $1.88 or just 47 cents per serving.

“Yogurt is a wonderful and versatile food that can be enjoyed any time of day,” said Carl Freund, vice president of consumer products at Ganeden. “We are thrilled to offer enLiven yogurt at an affordable price to help Americans spend wisely and to benefit from eating healthy foods.”

enLiven yogurt has no artificial flavors or coloring and is made by Ganeden , the nation’s leading distributor of over-the-counter probiotic products. enLiven yogurt is 99 percent fat-free, low in sodium and contains beneficial GanedenBC30 probiotics which offer significant amounts of live and active cultures to help support digestive and immune health.

For more information and to see what consumers are saying about enLiven yogurt, visit enlivenyogurt.com or facebook.com/enlivenyogurt.

You have finally started to plan your wedding; with your special day, comes a ton of celebratory events! Whether you are sipping on afternoon cocktails at a bridal party brunch, digging up some recipes for your elegant rehearsal dinner or treating wedding guests to a personalized drink menu, celebrate your nuptials with Tequila Avión. Cheers to love and tequila!

AVIÓN SENSATION
INGREDIENTS
· 1 ½ oz. Tequila Avión Reposado
· 1 oz. Guava Puree
· 1 oz. Fresh Lime Sour
METHOD
Place ingredients in a shaker over ice. Shake until frothy and strain over fresh ice and garnish with toasted coconut flakes to complete the beverage.

AVIÓN FLYING APHRODITE
INGREDIENTS
· 2 oz. Avión Tequila
· 1.5 oz. Rose Water (can use Monin Rose Syrup mixed with water as an alternate)
· 1 oz. Prickly Pear Juice
· 1.4 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
METHOD
Shake all ingredients over ice. Strain into a chilled martini glass.
Garnish with a crimson rose petal and fresh strawberry.

AVIÓN LEMON LOVE
INGREDIENTS
* 1 1/2 oz Tequila Avion
* 1/2 oz Fresh Lime juice
* 1/2 oz Fresh Lemon juice
* 3 oz Tonic water ( Lavender Soda Option)
METHOD
Build over ice in a Highball Glass. Garnish with a Lime wedge

Steeped in style and packaged in sleekly sophisticated tins, Talbott Teas explores combinations of unexpected flavors, spices and aromas from the finest quality ingredients from around the world. The exclusive line of teas is available in Bloomingdales, The Oprah Store, select merchants & salons and talbottteas.com

About Talbott Teas:
Talbott Teas was founded in 2003 by Shane Talbott, after establishing his reputation for creating exquisitely rich, lustrous hair at his own salon in Chicago and at the on-location salon of the Oprah Winfrey Show. Women, including Ms. Winfrey, turn to Shane for his unerring eye and sense of style that enables him to capture and enhance their own individual essence and infuse their world with beauty.

One of the premier colorists in the country, Shane further developed his finely honed sense of style on a quest for luxury tea for his sophisticated customers. Utilizing only Fair Trade Certified tea growers, Talbott Teas creatively combines all natural fruit, flowers, herbs and spices from Europe, without the use of any chemicals or preservatives. Talbott Teas uses a multi-step process intended to bring out the subtle nuances and rich essences of the finest tea leaves and aromatic flavors. Talbott Teas is sold in Bloomingdales, The Four Seasons, hair salons and www.talbottteas.com.

Red -Tomatoes have lycopene which has been shown to help with certain cancers and heart disease. Canned tomatoes, like Del Monte Diced Tomatoes, can actually have more lycopene than their fresh counterparts.

Green – Dark green leafy vegetables like spinach are chock full of nutrients and antioxidants. Sneak spinach into turkey wraps instead of iceberg lettuce for a health boost.

Yellow – Corn is rich in vitamin B constituents, especially Thiamin and  Niacin. Add a handful to your next salad!

Tan – Whole grains like brown rice, quinoa, and wheat tortillas are going to provide fiber and magnesium that are good for your heart. Use them more often than white grains to add more color and get better nutrition.

TIP: Start with breakfast–the most important meal of the day just got more colorful with Del Monte’s Confetti Breakfast Wrap (recipe below)!

It’s a fun way for kids to make healthy and delicious food choices.

Learn more online at http://solutions.delmonte.com/

CONFETTI BREAKFAST WRAPS

Courtesy of Del Monte Foods

Prep Time: 15 Minutes

Cooking Time: 5 Minutes

Servings: 4

INGREDIENTS:

1 egg, beaten

2 egg whites

1 can (15.25 oz.) Del Monte(R) Whole Kernel Corn, drained

1 can (14.5 oz.) Del Monte(R) Diced Tomatoes, well drained, squeezing out excess liquid

1 cup spinach

3 oz. low-fat, low-sodium, shredded Jack cheese

1/4 cup sliced green onions

8 warm whole wheat tortillas

DIRECTIONS:

1. Beat egg and egg whites. Spray skillet with non-stick cooking spray. Add eggs and scramble, breaking up into small pieces.

2. Combine eggs, corn, tomatoes, zucchini, cheese and onions.

3. Spoon mixture down center of each tortilla; roll up and secure with a toothpick.

Heat in microwave 30 seconds on high or until warm and cheese is melted.

Super premium ice cream brand goes national with its lauded perennial, seasonal and exclusive flavors said to elevate the ice cream experience ‘from ordinary to extraordinary’; Company now taking personal, gift and special event volume orders online to ship throughout the continental U.S.

Foodies and fine-living connoisseurs rejoice! Cowabunga Ice Cream company today announced that, with the re-launch of its new Web site at it’s super premium “designer ice cream” brand has gone national, with its inimitable ice cream and probiotic frozen yogurt offerings now available for online purchase – minimum product order $50.00 – to ship to consumers throughout the continental U.S.

“Cowabunga Ice Cream elevates the ice cream experience from ordinary to extraordinary by combining divine premium ingredients with distinctive flavors that leave our customers longing for more,” notes Ellen Schack, founder of Cowabunga Ice Cream. “While our inspired ice cream blends are ultra rich and luxurious on the palate, our brand uniquely blends this exquisite epicure experience with the fun and relaxed sensibility of surfing and beach culture. This I call the ‘Cowabunga lifestyle,’ which translates to living life to the fullest and in abundance until it overflows. We’re anxious to share our ice cream and the culture it represents, with food-and-fun-loving consumers and event planners across the nation.”

Cowabunga was recently featured at a Philadelphia Sak’s Fifth Avenue “Girl’s Night In” event at the store, where attendees delighted in the company’s sumptuous frozen confections as they shopped and socialized. Cowabunga offers such on-site tastings and full-scale ice cream catering for special events nationwide.

Whether for personal enjoyment, as a decadent gift for others, or in bulk to elevate corporate, social and other special events, Cowabunga Ice Cream offers a wide variety of perennial and seasonal flavors, with many that are exclusive to the brand. Offerings in its current designer ice cream line includes:

Cookie Dough – Cookie dough flavored ice cream with chocolate chip cookie dough chunks and dark chocolate chips mixed in

Mint Chocolate Chip – Cool mint flavored ice cream with dark chocolate chunks

Cake Batter – Cake batter flavored ice cream that takes like it just like out of the mixing bowl

Almond Joy – Coconut flavored ice cream with almonds and dark chocolate chips mixed throughout

Coffee Espresso – Rich coffee flavored ice cream with chocolate covered espresso beans scattered throughout

New York Cheesecake – Luxurious creamy cheesecake flavored ice cream including real cheesecake chunks and graham cracker swirled through

Classic Chocolate – A rich and decadent chocolate ice cream

Death by Chocolate – Chocolate ice cream with chocolate chunks, chocolate cake “crunchies” and fudge swirled throughout

Chocolate Peanut Butter – Chocolate ice cream swirled with creamy peanut butter

Very Vanilla – A smooth and velvety vanilla ice cream unlike any other

Take 5 – Vanilla ice cream with peanuts, caramel, chocolate covered pretzels mixed in

Rice Krispy® Treat – Vanilla ice cream with marshmallow swirled throughout and with Rice Krispies® mixed in

* Red Velvet Cake

* Peanut Butter

* Chocolate Cable Car

* Strawberry

Those wishing to order Cowabunga Ice Cream may do so online at: www.cowabungaicecream.com

Cowabunga Ice Cream was originally founded to give the Jersey Shore community a friendly place to gather and enjoy high-caliber classic and healthy frozen desserts. As word spread about the taste and quality of Cowabunga ice cream, the company inspired to offer its unique approach to ice cream on a national level. Today, Cowabunga Ice Cream is known as the world’s first designer ice cream offering a luxe epicure experience that leaves consumers longing for more. In addition to its bevy of beloved ice cream flavors, Cowabunga also offers healthy frozen yogurts containing probiotics – the natural way to promote healthy digestion. The company’s ice cream and ice cream cakes are also available in bulk orders for special events.

Bear Naked™ Pure & Natural Soft- Baked Granola Cookies in Double Decadent Chocolate ,and are these cookies to die for.  I sampled these cookies and had to recheck the label to make sure I was not given wrong information about the product! I was told these were all natural granola cookies. No way! Everyone who knows me knows my passion for chocolate.  These cookies were so decadent and rich and chocolaty you will never know they are good for you unless someone tells you! Seriously, they are really that good. Bear Naked(tm) Pure & Natural Soft-Baked Granola Cookies:  Tasting as fresh as a homemade cookie, one serving of its decadent Double Chocolate flavor offers 10 grams of whole grains. Now that’s one smart cookie!

This February, surprise your Valentine with refreshing, innovative treats that leave the guilt behind. Rather than typical sugary candies, liven up the holiday with sugar-free Metromint, a crisp mintwater made from 100% real mint and free of preservatives. With just one sip, you and your date will have instant fresh breath for a goodnight kiss!

Here are just a few of the flavors they offer:

GOODBERRYMINT (NEW): In its stylish, pink bottle, Goodberrymint matches

the theme of the holiday. It combines the natural essences of acai berries, pomegranates, blueberries, blackberries, and raspberries, to taste just as exciting as it looks.

CHOCOLATEMINT: Leave the heart shaped truffles behind for a more modern approach to chocolate. With the essence of rich chocolate, purified water and real mint, you and your sweetie can satisfy chocolate cravings with this zero-calorie drink.

You can check out both of these products by going to their websites at: www.bearnaked.com and www.metromint.com

The idea behind Hint is simple: pure water, nature’s original refreshment, accented with a hint of natural flavor. No sugar, no artificial sweeteners: Hint is a refreshing alternative to sodas, juice and other sweetened drinks and it tastes great.

Sound good? It tastes even better.

HINT is simple, Premium essence water with a HINT of flavor.

HINT offers beverages with no calories, sweeteners or preservatives and is a great alternative to juice and soda.

HINT is available in 10 delicious flavors: Watermelon, Honeydew, Hibiscus, Blackberry, Mango-Grapefruit, Pomegranate-Tangerine, Lime, Raspberry-Lime, Pear, Cucumber and Strawberry-Kiwi. Now with those choices there is a HINT for everybody!

HINT has appeared on popular shows such as: Grey’s Anatomy, Boston Legal and CSI, in addition to the Early Show, Power Lunch and good Day New York.

HINT is releasing limited-time Yogi Bear and Boo Boo bottles in its Strawberry-Kiwi flavor for the release of the Warner Brother’s 3D Yogi Bear movie due out this Christmas.  The film, which stars Justin Timberlake, Dan Aykroyd and Anna Faris, is an adaptation of Hanna-Barbera’s cartoon and will follow Yogi and Boo Boo as they try to save Jellystone Park from being closed down forever.

Smarter (and more health-conscience) than the average bears, Yogi and BooBoo will be drinking HINT, the beverage that contains zero calories, carbs and artificial sweeteners unlike other flavored waters, sodas or energy drinks. HINT is distributed to fine grocery stores and retailers nationwide.

Enter to win free movie tickets at: http://www.drinkhint.com/yogi/

We are also offering two readers the chance to win a case of this wonderful HINT water to try for themselves.  Follow our rules below to participate and good luck everyone who enters!

Rules:

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Contest ends on December 11, 2010 at MIDNIGHT EST

So, why has this product outshone the other products within the same field? There are several reasons to choose the NutriSystem Flex program. First of all, this special diet plan hand delivers five days worth of meals directly to your door. The other two days of the week are considered “flex” days where you have the opportunity to choose your own meals. You can choose to stray from your diet or to follow a healthy meal plan. Obviously, NutriSystem encourages you to maintain a healthy diet on these days. Because you are only eating five days worth of meals from NutriSystem, the program costs over $100 less per month than the other NutriSystem programs.

The meals that Nutrisystem offers are delicious and filling. They supply three meals per day as well as a couple of snacks. You can choose your own meals and snacks or have them chosen for you based on a meal plan. NutriSystem sticks to a basic plan which offers 55% carbs, 25% protein, and 20% fat. Women are give roughly 1200 calories per day while men are given 1500 calories per day. This is what helps to keep you full while losing weight.

The NutriSystem Flex program is the right choice for anyone trying to lose weight and get in shape!

Noodles are the world’s greatest meal-makers. If you’ve got a good supply of noodles in your cupboard, you never need to worry about dinner. Especially if they’re Annie Chun’s Noodles… and you happen to have some Annie Chun’s Sauces around to go with them! Everybody loves a bowl of noodles. If you can make spaghetti, you can enjoy a flavor-packed, healthful bowl of Asian noodles. They’re perfect hot or as cold salads. Add one of our sauces, a few veggies, a little meat, chicken or seafood, and you’ll be amazed at what you can create.

Annie Chun’s noodles worked perfectly with some roasted asparagus and grilled chicken; we used the new noodles, Pad Thai Brown Rice Noodles, and did not have any leftovers for the next day.  With that being said, we next tried out the Maifun Brown Rice Noodles, made with 100% whole grain and they were delicious in a cold salad with cucumber, sweet red peppers, green onion, well, you get the idea!

Hop on over to Annie Chun’s website then hop on over to your grocer to pick up some new Asian foods you can make at home for your family!

EDIBLE GIFTS PLUS OFFERS THE HOTTEST TREND IN PARTY FAVORS WITH DELICIOUS AND ADORABLE CAKE POPS

Custom Decorated Cake Pops Are The Latest Trend For Weddings, Baby Showers, Birthday Parties, Holiday Parties, Anniversaries, And More

Calling all cake lovers! The team at Edible Gifts Plus.com has put a twist on your favorite treat sure to have your mouth watering for more… that is if you can get past how cute and adorable they are to even indulge in them.

Cake Pops, sometimes called cake balls or cakesicles, are the latest creation from Edible Gifts Plus that are quickly becoming the latest trend in party favors. As their name implies, cake pops are smaller pieces of cake made into a ball shape and perched on top of a traditional lollipop stick, then covered in beautiful decorations for a variety of occasions. Instead of licking your way to the center, cake pop fans just take a moist and chewy bite into a hand-decorated piece of cake.

“The popularity of cake pops soared last year and continues to surprise our expectations,” says Edible Gifts Plus. Cake Pops are quickly replacing custom decorated lollipops as this year’s #1 party favor for a variety of events and occasions.

What makes the Edible Gifts Plus cake pops so special is that they can be hand-decorated to resemble any design, using any colors, toppings and decorations. For example, the hand-decorated Mini Cake Pop Animals ($3.25) are created using a rich and fudgy double chocolate cake recipe that is made into bite size pops, shaped and decorated into adorable animal faces. How fun for kids birthday parties!

The Mini Bride and Groom Cake Pops ($3.95) and the Mini Wedding Party Favor ($3.95) are perfect for sharing with guests on your special day. The pair of Bride and Groom Cake Pops are made from a rich chocolate cake recipe, then each is decorated to symbolize the bride or the groom.

Instead of serving traditional cupcakes for your party, offer a twist with Mini Cupcake Pops ($4.50) featuring the added bonus of a yummy chocolate cup base!

Celebrate the arrival of a new baby with the personalized Mini Baby Cake Pops ($3.95) featuring an adorable tiny baby footprint, decorated with your choice of colors and fondant flowers.

Corporate events are also a great setting for Customized Mini Cake Pops ($4.50) featuring a company’s logo.

Other popular designs include the Mini Christmas Tree Cake Pops ($2.50), Mini Cake Pop Ice Cream Cone ($4.50) and the Mini Cake Pop Smiley Face ($3.25).

“The popularity of cake pops soared last year and continue to surprise their expectations,” says Edible Gifts Plus. Cake pops are quickly replacing custom decorated lollipops as this year’s #1 party favor for a variety of events and occasions.

The full collection of cake pops is available at http://www.ediblegiftsplus.com/category_s/498.htm.

Let our new shape inspire yours.

Okay, that line worked for me so I had to pick up some Tropicana Trop50 Beverage Product. Wow! This stuff is delicious and good for you.  Here’s why:

A great taste and nutrition you expect from Tropicana but with 50% less calories.
It’s made with real fruit juices
Contains no artificial sweeteners
Has a full days supply of vitamin C and a good source of antioxidant vitamin E

Starting this fall, you can bring home their new flavor, Farmstand apple. There are now several delicious flavors in the chilled juice section at your grocery store.  Check out all of them:  Pomegranate Blueberry, No Pulp, Pineapple Mango, and Some Pulp.

Their packaging may have changed, but their bold flavor has not! Trop50 is naturally flavored with PureVia.

OK, PJ Mommy followers of New England, let’s show New England Country Soups™ what we are made of (or more important, what our soups are made of)! Anyone who has bragged about how much better their own homemade soups are compared to store bought can now put your soup where your mouths are!

I was sent three soups from New England Country soup to try, Chicken Corn Chowder, Caribbean Black Bean and Chicken Pomodoro.  I was also sent three competitors soups in the same flavors.  What a big difference New England Country Soups are.  I was amazed at how different the colors are in The New England Country Soups and how fake or unnatural the colors are in the processed soups.  Just because the soup is corn chowder does not mean that it should be neon yellow!

Just in time for soup season, New England Country Soup, a manufacturer of all natural, ready-to-serve soups, launches the Soup Challenge, a fun cooking competition that gives New Englanders the opportunity to enter their homemade soup recipes in a head-to-head taste and nutrition test against New England Country Soup flavors.

The Soup Challenge(tm) was created to demonstrate to consumers that New

England Country Soup’s eight New England-inspired recipes are as delicious and nutritious as their own homemade recipes and great alternatives when consumers simply don’t have the time to prepare soup at home.

From now through January 9, 2011, New Englanders can enter the Soup

Challenge(tm) at www.soupchallenge.com<http://www.soupchallenge.com> in a

few easy steps:

1.Choose the New England Country Soup recipe they would like to challenge; recipes include Chicken Corn Chowder, Yankee White Bean, New England Clam Chowder, Chicken Pomodoro, Lentil, Nana’s Chicken Soup, Caribbean Black Bean and Sweet Chicken Curry.

2.Select to compete in either the Boston, Providence or Hartford Soup Challenge(tm) semi-finals.

3.Enter recipe details including ingredients, step-by-step instructions and number of servings.

Five winning recipes will be chosen per city, three by popular vote and two by New England Country Soup. Winners will get the chance to prepare their recipes for a panel of local, accomplished “foodies” such as media personalities and nutritionists on the following dates:

*Providence:  January 29, 2011

*Hartford:  February 5, 2011

*Boston:  February 12, 2011

The judges will score each recipe on taste, and each recipe will receive a nutritional analysis from an independent group of food scientists. Taste and nutrition scores will be combined and each recipe will receive an overall score comparing its taste and nutritional profile to that of its New England Country Soup competitor.

One winner from each city will compete in the ultimate Soup Challenge(tm) in Boston on March 5, 2011, for bragging rights and a New England weekend getaway for two to Martha’s Vineyard.

“For years, our customers have told us that our soups are as delicious as their homemade, and now we are ready to put that claim to the test,” said M. Peter Thomson, president of New England Country Foods LLC. “Take on our Chicken Corn Chowder, go head-to-head against our Caribbean Black Bean, or challenge our classic New England Clam Chowder. This is your chance to not only show off your culinary skills, but have some fun and win a great prize.”

Interested consumers can visit the Soup Challenge(tm) community at www.soupchallenge.com<http://www.soupchallenge.com> to learn more  about official rules and entry information, share their recipes and stories behind their soups, and read culinary tips and “foodie fodder” on the Soup Challenge(tm) blog. For more information about New England Country Soup, please visit www.newenglandcountrysoup.com<http://www.newenglandcountrysoup.com>.

copyright New England Country Foods LLC

About New England Country Soup

New England Country Soup is a brand of all natural, ready-to-serve soups that are high in flavor and low in sodium from New England Country Foods LLC based in Cambridge, MA and Manchester, VT. The company is  committed to good, simple, safe and healthy food. In addition to great tasting soup, New England Country Soup provides its consumers with an Ingredient Tracker(tm) on its website so they can see where each ingredient for each pouch is sourced. To reduce energy and waste, each soup is packaged in a light-weight, BPA-free microwavable pouch. Through its Eat Well, Do Good(tm) program, the company aims to make a positive impact through its work with several non-profit organizations. New England Country Soup is sold in Stop & Shop, Market Basket, Big Y, Hannaford, Roche Brothers, Shaw’s, ShopRite, Dave’s, Donelan’s, Trucchi’s and other fine New England retailers. For more information, visit www.newenglandcountrysoup.com<http://www.newenglandcountrysoup.com

The Batter: start with your favorite pancake batter recipe and simply add canned pumpkin pie mix.
Water Temperature: when preparing dry pancake mix, it is essential that the water is chilled to less than 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Use ice to bring the temperature of the water down.
Lumps Are Good: do not over mix the pancake batter. Small lumps of flour are what make pancakes tall and fluffy.
Grill Temperature: use a 350-degree grill and make sure there are no hot or cold spots that can affect cooking time.
Cook Time: the appearance is how you judge when a pancake is ready. When dropping the pancake batter, watch for bubbles to form and for the batter to have a dull appearance. This takes approximately 2.5 minutes.After flipping, cook approximately 2 minutes.

IHOP tops its pumpkin pancakes with creamy whipped topping. Pumpkin pancakes will be available at participating IHOP locations throughout October in stacks of four (or two if part of a combo meal). Guests can also enjoy Trick or Treat All-You-Can-Eat buttermilk pancakes during the entire month October. In observance of Halloween, IHOP will offer free Scary Face Pancakes for trick or treaters 12 and under from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Friday, October 29. The Scary Face Pancake includes an oversized signature buttermilk pancake, served with crushed Oreo cookies, candy corn and whipped cream on the side to allow guests to customize their own Halloween hotcakes.

For more information or to find an IHOP restaurant near you, please visit www.ihop.com. Become a fan of IHOP on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ihop.

For 52 years, the IHOP family restaurant chain has served its world famous pancakes and a wide variety of breakfast, lunch and dinner items that are loved by people of all ages. IHOP offers its guests an affordable, everyday dining experience with warm and friendly service. The first IHOP opened in Toluca Lake, Calif. in 1958, and as of and as of June 30, 2010, there were 1,476 IHOPs in 50 states and the District of Columbia, Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. IHOP restaurants are franchised and operated by Glendale, Calif.-based International House of Pancakes, LLC and its affiliates. International House of Pancakes, LLC is a wholly-owned subsidiary of DineEquity, Inc. (NYSE: DIN).

FUN FACT:  Pumpkins are widely regarded as vegetables, but are technically fruits. Early American settlers made pumpkin pies (of sorts) by making stewed pumpkins or by filling a hollowed out shell with milk, honey and spices, and then baking it in hot ashes. It’s actually a myth that the first Thanksgiving had a present-day pumpkin pie, as there was no baked crust since ovens to bake pies were not available at that time.

Spread the word and tell your friends and family to visit the Healthy Choice Facebook page to reserve their Buy One Get One Free coupon NOW before supplies run out.

Visit www.healthychoice.com/progressivecoupon and reserve your coupon today!

We sampled the adorable and ambrosial Halloween EdibleGiftsPlus.com cookie package and actually did rocks, papers, scissors to see who would get the last one.  Did I mention that there were four adults playing?  And even though I am the reviewer, I lost.  They were truly tasty, white chocolate coated, chocolate sandwich cookies that crunched, then melted in your mouth.  They also have brownies, cookies, dipped fruit,  lobster and steak and much, much more!  The items at EdibleGiftsPlus.com are reasonably priced so you can easily place an order online or via the telephone for any and every occasion.  Why stand in line during the holiday rush when you can peruse EdibleGiftsPlus.comand shop in the comfort of your home? They even make picture cakes and cookies so you will definitely be giving a one-of-a-kind gift to that special person in your life.

Click on over to their website; they even have organic fruits and Giant Fortune Cookies!

FEATURING KNORR ASIAN SIDES
An Asian-infused plate, as easy as 1-2-3! Fast Fall Favorites including our 7 top-of-their-class dish ideas for the start of the school year:

1. Chicken Satay Fried Rice
2. Weeknight Beef Stroganoff
3. Crispy Orange Chicken Bowl
4. Mexican-Style Rice
5. Latin Lime Chicken Stir-Fry
6. Florentine Pasta with Red Pepper
7. Chili-Rubbed Steak (pictured above)

Weeknight as well as weekend meals don’t have to be hectic for you and your family to enjoy these delicious side dishes from the Knorr company.  Knorr is a name well-used and well-loved in my household.  Not only are their side dishes fast and yummy, their soup packets are fabulous!

Click on over their website and peruse all their products and recipes – you’ll be glad you did.  Next time you’re out shopping, pick up a few boxes and packages of Knorr food items to help you along with lunches and dinners!

AgroLabs – leading in liquid nutrition. Since its inception in 2004, AgroLabs, Inc.has been a driving force in human nutrition combining product innovation with clinical science. AgroLabs is committed to bringing consumers research that is accurate and targeted to provide maximum health benefits.

They are proud to announce their product expansion into the “shot format” category of liquid nutrition.  “Shot format” means convenience and taste, as well as cost efficient.  The first two products AgroLabs will be introducing are Wheatgrass BOOST and Peaceful Sleep.

Wheatgrass has 46 nutrients and trace minerals, including Vitamins B3, B6 and B12.  In pill form, these are not easy to swallow and you usually have to consume high dosages of seven or more pills; the powder format don’t mix well with liquids, and the only other alternatives are health food store or juice bars.  But not anymore! These convenient 1-3 oz. “single shot” containers are so easy and convenient!  They are preservative and chemical free and they taste delicious!  Wheat Grass BOOST is a very healthy alternative to those other energy shots on the market.

AgroLabs, Inc. is also introducing Peaceful Sleep so you can relax, rest and sleep. Studies have shown most people don’t get enough sleep.  Sleep is important for concentration, memory formation and repairing damage to your body’s cells during the day. Chronic lack of sleep can adversely affect your health and well being, motor function, memory, job performance and relationships.  This formula is designed to help you relax so that you can get a healthier night’s sleep!

Products are available at pharmacies and wholesale clubs.

When you choose See’s you’ll be treating family and friends to candy you can be proud to serve and give as gifts.  No other candy can match the flavor and high quality value of See’s Famous Old Time Candies.  I just love everything they have to offer, and I can say I have sampled quit a few of their different candies and can honestly say I have never eaten a See’s Candies I didn’t like! They are so distinct in their flavors and each season they come up with new designs and yet always have the traditional ones we have all come to love and enjoy.

Visit www.Sees.com and try them out for yourself, I just know you will not be disappointed and whether buying for yourself or giving as a gift the end result is always the same…. Delicious!

Their first thought was “this tastes fancy” so I asked them to explain more how does something exactly taste fancy? Well it does simply by tasting better. It had a more natural robust flavor, and you can taste that this is quality product.

After having tasted the all natural but being a little leery of it at first since most of the time all natural candy tends to not taste as good as the regular over the counter candy does but this one lives up to its non-natural counter part in flavor in fact it surpasses all the other licorice companies the reviewer has ever sampled before. Natural Vines Licorice is definitely going to be a permanent fixture on their shopping list!

It allows you to eat candy but without the guilt of all the chemicals and whatever other “extras” they put in there!

There are many cherry, orange, or lemonade flavored drinks out there – but they contain either sugar or chemical sugar sweeteners, of which neither is good for you in the long run. Hint Unsweetened Essence Water come in oodles of flavors so finding a favorite is going to be very easy.  I really liked Cucumber and the Honeydew-Hibiscus flavored waters; they are so different from your usual fare. Here are the other flavors:

Raspberry-Lime
Blackberry
Mango-Grapefruit
Pomegranate-Tangerine
Watermelon-Lime
Strawberry-Kiwi
Pear

If your store does not carry this, please go:  http://shopping.drinkhint.com/store.php

The Original flavor has a hint of garlic which you don’t expect, but you truly cannot stop at just one.  I also ate the Sour Cream & Onion, Homestyle Barbeque and the Sea Salt & Vinegar.  Each one was better than the next, but the Original was still my favorite.  Pirate Brands are not greasy, and I didn’t get any acid reflux afterward like I do from a competitors greasy, salty brand.

Potato Flyers are baked with pressure, which makes them crisp and tasty, proving that you don’t have to “sacrifice” taste and fun for health when it comes to your potato chips.  Like all Pirate Brands snacks, Potato Flyers are all-natural, trans-fat and gluten free and provide a first-class crunch.  Plus, the chips are only 120 calories for a one ounce serving!  They are perfect to pop in the lunch box or bag for your kids for school.  Don’t forget your own bag!

These are no ordinary bagels or breads.  They are made in an artisan tradition, taking days to rest the dough to create a depth of flavor, and contain organic spelt.  What is spelt?  An ancient grain chocked full of nutrients, with a touch of extra-virgin olive oil to give them a savory touch.  The spelt grain is easy to digest and is loaded with protein, fiber, magnesium, complex carbs, essential amino acids, Vitamin Bs and much more.  Its been used since Biblical Times for its health benefits. How many foods can you say that about?

Spelt Right uses only organic and natural ingredients as well as only vegan (vegetable based) ingredients so that the bagels may be re-frozen after having been defrosted.  Allergic to nuts or soy? No worries, they do not use eggs, nuts, soy and no dairy is used in their products.

There are several wonderful flavors to choose from: Sesame Mucho, Simply Spencer, Everything Emma, and Cinnamon Raisin Royale.

Check out their website at www.speltrightbaking.com for yourself.  Read about The Bakehouse in Yarmouth, Maine and stock up on these delicious award winning bagels!

Stretch Island Fruit Strips – an all natural and healthy option to consume your favorite fruits when they’re not in season. Offering a half serving of fruit per strip and only 45 calories each, it’s a nutritious option with no added sugar or artificial ingredients. Slip them right in your pocket! Available in Starbucks.

FruitaBu Fruit Rolls – Parents can pack these in lunches for their children or even hand them out as tasty treats on Halloween as bundles of candy are the typical choice. It’s a great way to sneak fruit into your children’s diets, as they offer a whole serving of fruit in each roll! Plus, your kids will love them because they’re fun to unroll, eat, and share with friends.

The Stretch Island Fruit Strips are delicious and will easily be gobbled up by kids as well as adults.  We all taste tested these and had no problem asking, “Oh! What other flavors do they have?”  They were that good.  Look, kids are inundated with so much sugar and junk these days, why not offer a healthier snack for them (and you) even if they don’t realize they’re eating fruit and something good for them.

Proprietary technology ensures that the ingredients for the entrée are frozen without losing any of the bold flavor, and allows the different ingredients to cook together for consistent quality and taste. Sauces are frozen in Unilever’s unique sauce cube format, melting over and glazing the high-quality proteins and crisp vegetables as the entrée cooks.

Inspired by best-selling recipes at P.F. Chang’s China Bistros, P.F. Chang’s Home Menu features several varieties of meals for two, including:

-Orange Chicken:  Battered white meat chicken with a spicy orange sauce, carrots, water chestnuts and edamame
-Shanghai Style Beef:  Beef with a sweet and savory sauce, onions, string beans and red bell peppers
-Sweet & Sour Chicken:  Battered white meat chicken with a balanced sweet and tangy sauce, pineapple and bell peppers
-General Chang’s Chicken:  Battered white meat chicken with a sweet chili sauce, broccoli and red bell peppers
-Ginger Chicken & Broccoli:  White meat chicken with a fragrant ginger sauce, broccoli and red bell peppers
-Beef with Broccoli:  Beef with a savory garlic soy sauce and broccoli
-Shrim in a Garlic Sauce:  Shrimp with a garlic sauce, carrots, red bell peppers, water chestnuts and snap peas

We had the sweet & sour chicken and will definitely purchase more for those “dinner for two” meals.  I suggest you buy several of these and keep ‘em in your freezer to have your own take out, in.

I recommend P.F. Chang’s Home Menu to all.  They are tasty, easy to prepare as well as easy on the budget.  Take some home tonight!

I was a little weary of the Chai Tea one I’m not always a big fan of chai, but I figured what the heck it wont kill me and it could be a new favorite. I was pleased however I’m sorry nothing beats their Pecan Butter Crunch. I absolutely loved it. I shared it with my boyfriend and his brother. However, they got limited samples because I was not sharing all of them. I believe I said mine and slapped someones hands. I can’t recall since I refuse to admit anything that may have happened when they tried to get a little bit more then I allowed them to have.

No one lost fingers, however some threats might have ensued. My memory like I said is a bit hazy when it comes to things that happened on my end. The price isn’t bad and makes a great gift or snack. Their pricing starts at $11.50 and the most expensive item is $23.95 so you really can’t beat that.

Check them out today. Absolutely delicious!

It gets hot in the Summer months and I truly enjoy my iced coffee, but to make a regular pot of hot coffee only to have to dilute it with ice cubes is such a pain in the you-know-what.  Therefore, my new Toddy home brewing system is perfection for me and very simple because it uses regular or coarsely ground coffee.  Better yet, using Seattle’s best Beach House Blend Coffee is delicious and an addred treat,

Pajama Mommy in conjunction with Toddy Coffee Makers would like to offer our readers a free Toddy and bag of Beach House Blend so you can see for yourself!  Just drop us an email and let us know why the Toddy should be yours!  Keep it simple yet creative and you can have one of these perfect little coffee pots and a pound of delicious coffee for free!

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The shopping nanny is a smart, fun and easy way to find all the deals that are going on in your area.  It’s so easy to get started , you create a profile and then go right to the shopping list tab.  Once at the shopping list tab, simply start creating your weekly,(or however many times you shop) shopping list and you can instantly see if there are any deals or coupons going on for each item on your list.  You can store you shopping list so you always have the items you shop for regularly already listed for you.  You can also browse what’s on sale by going to the find deals tab.  Once you have created your list, you can print it out  and any coupons that were available and head right out to the stores.  And the best part is if your store accepts digital coupons you can download them right to your card. Shopping just got easier with the Shopping Nanny, so go to www.shoppingnanny.com and start your shopping list and start saving today!

Now, here’s some of what you can expect – my mouth is watering already! – tuscan breasts, sante fe good stuff, bbq pulled shreds, bbq skewers (which were fabulous!).  But that’s only the beginning.  Gardein’s food choices are for both meat lovers and vegans, which is not always an easy task.  There are also trios – meals ready in minutes and they are:  burgundy, sicilian or thai trio and they are proportioned just right and taste so good.  Let’s face it, when you want a quick and/or healthy dinner in minutes you cannot always find something in your freezer that isn’t in the cardboard category.  But not with Gardein.  You will feel better eating this yourself as well as serving it to the kids.

Next time you’re out grocery shopping, check the labels on their packages and I bet you’ll be pleasantly surprised at those healthy numbers.  Pick up some Gardein today and enjoy your dinner!

Friday night is family night at our house. We usually gather around the dinner table around 5:30pm to eat pizza and bread sticks before enjoying a movie and snack later on in the evening. We usually choose pizza for our family night meal because it’s quick, easy and there are so many varieties of pizza available for us to try, whether it be ordering out from a restaurant or picking up a frozen pizza from the grocery store. My current favorite brand of pizza from the frozen food aisle is Freschetta.  I have always preferred their pizza over the others, but recently, have fallen in love with their Flatbread Pizza.  Unlike other brands, you are not skimped when it comes to cheese and/or toppings… which is why so many others disappointment.  My son loves the sauce, as he thinks many of the others are too spicy.  And I love the thinness of the crust, as it’s my least favorite part of a pizza.We are almost always satisfied with our purchase when we eat Freschetta pizza, unless of course, someone perhaps burns the pizza in the oven (not that it’s ever, you know, happened or anything).

Have you tried Freschetta FlatBread Pizza or even a Freschetta pizza in general?  If not, click here to get your hands on a $1 off coupon and give this pizza a try!

It’s helpful and easy to use for the little ones in your kitchen, too. Perfect for arthritis sufferers or children with small hands that have difficulty comfortably holding a bowl securely.  The unique channel and gull wing design creates a drip-less spout to guide the ingredients where they need to go, eliminating overspill.

I immediately set about using the POURfect bowl and POURfect 12-piece Measuring Spoons to make waffles for the family.  Yes, you read that correctly, 12-Piece measuring spoons – which guarantees that your smidgens, and so forth are measured right.   Attached with a snap-off ring, each spoon is calibrated to measure ¹/₆₄ tsp (drop), ¹/₃₂tsp (smidgen), ¹/₁₆ tsp (pinch), ¹/₈ tsp (dash), ¼ tsp, ¹/₃ tsp, ½ tsp, ¾ tsp, 1 tsp, 1 ½ tsp, 1 TBS, and 2 TBS and includes a comfort grip with thumb depression for comfort and support.  I can’t wait to start my holiday baking and it’s only May!

Getting or giving  POURfect Kitchen Tools is a very wise decision.  They will definitely make your mixing, pouring and measuring time in the kitchen a much more pleasant and simplified experience.  I give them the highest rating of a 5+.

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