Cooking Light Selects Cravebox

My first thoughts were "Wow this box is huge!". I have a habit of looking at spoilers but this time i didn't. I just wanted to be surprised and, trust me, i was. I loved how the packaging papers matched the outside. The intro card was informative and to the point.

One of the first things that i noticed was the Cooking Light magnet. This handy little measuring cup magnet gives a quick conversion to anything you may need while baking or preparing a meal.

From Torani I received a little book with a list of the products offered, a 1 dollar coupon and some Salted Sugar Free caramel syrup that has since replaced my normal Starbucks routine saving me uncountable amounts of money!

 

Speaking of my coffee habit, included in the Cooking Light Selects Cravebox was a bag of Tully's Coffee. I am currently subscribed to Gavalia, which i thought was amazing, until i tried this coffee. It is such a simple thing, but the flavor of this coffee is so rich. No matter how many times i make a pot of coffee using this product, it always comes out right. I can not say that for the other brands i had been using. Included was also a recipe card.

 

To top off the most amazing latte a little sugar is needed. This sugar made me feel a little less guilty when indulging in my two daily iced lattes. So little was needed for a sweet taste that was identical to regular sugar but melted so much faster. Also included was a nice recipe book. Thank you!

 

McCormick Perfect Pinch Garlic & Herb Salt Free-
I used this product over some salmon with frozen green beans and i was blown away. A one pan simple meal was made so much taster with this spice. It made a simple meal taste like it took me much longer to make then it did. I did add a little salt to my finished meal but this is worth picking up if you like a dash of flavor on your healthier steamed meals.

Dole Fruit Crisp bowls-
Most companies will send you one flavor to try, but not Cravebox. I got to try these three delicious flavors! I received apple pear, apple cinnamon, and peach. My favorite was the apple cinnamon and the peach. These are fantastic warmed up. I like that i can give them to my son as a treat and know that they are still just fruit and oats. This is great on the go and it really can hit the spot if you are craving pie or something else high in calories, reach for this and save your waist line.

This was a very enjoyable Cravebox!

Love With Food November 2012 Box Review

I received my second  Love With Food box in November. I knew this month would be great because how can you mess up the most celebrated food month in America? You can't! This month Amy Roloff of TLC's Little People Big World curated the Love With Food box. In my opinion she did a fantastic job.

This months selection contained a little bit of everything. Snacks, beverages, sweets, and even some turkey!

Mrs. Mays Mini Crunch-
Absolutely delicious! This crunchy yet slightly sweet snack is the perfect afternoon pick me up. I loved how no flavor over powered another.

Skeeter Snacks Chocolate Chunk Cookie-
Chocolaty but not too sweet, had a bitter sweet flavor. With no nuts i was happy! I didn't know what to think of the expiration date which is 20 days from the day i received it. I don't know if that indicates freshness and meant to be eaten soon after it was made or if it had been sitting around a while before its inclusion.

Inka Corn-
Crunchy and bursting with a pop corn like flavor, these natural snacks are delicious. The roasted flavor really comes through and the light salting is just right. Great alternative to traditional pop corn.

Truffle Pig-
This little milk chocolate truffle while delicious, i felt was just a simple item. It reminded me a lot of Lindt chocolate truffles which i can find in any drugstore. I wouldn't go out of my way for this item.

Stash Pumpkin Spice tea-
This decaffeinated tea really captures all the flavors of the holiday. This wasm spicy tea was just amazing as an evening pick me up!

BBQ Turkey Bak Kwa-
This was just yummy! It looks a little odd when you first take it out of its package but it is just a little piece of meat heaven.  Slightly tangy, slightly sweet, and just a little chewy.

Fruit. O. Mango Pear Pineapple-
This organic fruit product was perfect for my son. I hate giving him processed foods. This was big enough for us to both have a little healthy treat. I love that it allows you to bring fruit with you on the go without worrying about the mess. 

Overall Love With Food is a fantastic subscription that allows you to try gourmet food at a very reasonable price. Always fresh, i haven't tasted something i didn't like. For only $10 dollars a month you can have a box of delicious food mailed to your house monthly, and the best part is for every box you buy one is donated to someone in need of food! Good for your belly good for karama! Win win.

October Love With Food Box Review

This is my first box for Love with Food, and while i am not in love, i am definitely in like! Octobers box arrived in a pretty red box that kind of looked like a Christmas present. When i opened it i was surprised to see that the entire box was filled with delicious food.

Before i go on to tell you more let me tell you a little bit about this subscription. It is 10 dollars (plus 2 for shipping) a month, you receive 6+ gourmet samples, discounts for purchasing full sized items, earn points to use in the store, cancel any time, free recipes and best of all a box of food is donated to a hungry child. So you are getting a treat and doing good for someone else, food and food for the soul!

The items i received are the following:

Numi Organic Pu-erh Tea-
This tea tasted so natural! I felt like i was having armor therapy while drinking this tea. I got more energy from this tea then most of the black coffee beverages that i drink. This product has multiple benefits and is a lower fat option to coffee drinks since it has natural flavor. Just don't drink at night, and it makes a very flavorful iced tea! Flavors include jasmine, ginger, even chocolate!

Enjoy Life Foods Not Nuts Seeds and Fruit Mountain Mambo Mix-
I was a little skeptical about this. I thought it was anther trail mix tasting product, but, it tasted nothing like trail mix. It was a sweet mix of chocolate chips, still moist dried fruits, and a mix of seeds. Crunchy, soft, sweet, and savory. This is a great pick me up snack for a long after noon. Even though it is a small pack it took care of my 3pm hunger and allowed me to feel like i chose a healthier snack then a chocolate bar.

Nature's Kick Blackberrys Blossm Honey Straws
Liquid nector sticks? These struck me as very curious. I snipped the end of off and let my son have a naturaly sweet snack. He loved these! It was like a natural and grown up version of a pixi stick that kids like too! I also used one in my Pu-erh Numi tea. These are perfect to throw in your purse since they are no mess and they are so much healtier then sugar and sugar alternatives!

Natasha's Health Nut Cookies in Cranberry Orange Cookies-
This soft, crumbly, cookie tasted like something i would have backed myself. Sugar free, gluten free, and reduced carbs, is great for those watching their weights. The sweetness comes from the fruit flavours and not from sugar which is a nice difference

Go Go Squeez AppleApple-
This little bag of apple sauce was perfect for my two year old! He ate it in under a minuet and i love that it is healthy and natural for him. It is portable so adult or child youy can have a fruit snack with you when you go out. One of the recipies this month including using this to make pinaple shrimp dip!

Snikiddy All Natural Baked Fries in Cheddar Cheese-
I choose this snack to keep for myself. I love cheese fries and this all natural baked option seemed like something i would enjoy! Each crispy fry had the perfect amount of cheese flavor. This bag was the perfect size for a snack and i could picture pairing this with a sandwhich or as a snack by itself.

Mrs. May's Naturals White Sesame Acai Strawberry Strips
This was a snockingly delicious snack. Crispsy, crunchy, sweet. I loved these. Not too sweet, not too over powering just the right amount of seeds and fruit. The glaze over the seeds also had a great flavour. This little pack was enough to make me feel satisfied and the weight loss powers of acai along with the antioxidents contained in strawberries and low fat sesame seeds this is a better option then a vending machine purchase, or a glazed peanut bar.

Some of the Intro Cards included:

What i really like about this service is the food range is so large that there is something for everyone in your family, or just a variety of products for you to try. I like that there are so many products and that they are decent in size. Many of the recipies correspond with items that come in the box, so you can taste them and then decide to buy them, or use them in a recipie. If you a foodie or like trying new snacks, feel like you are stuck in a food rut, or just want something differnt, this is a great choice and cheap enough to keep both your stomach and wallet satisfied!

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