Knorr Ultimate Thanksgiving Cravebox Review

 

I was so happy to have been chosen for this box. I knew if anyone could bring thanksgiving to a box it would be Cravebox. This time Cravebox teamed up with Knorr. A brand well known for delivering products that are the perfect helping hand to any meal. This box was generous in both products and value. 

Knorr homestype stock-
These little cups of chicken stock add the perfect mount needed to any chicken dish. I like that these can be used in small one pan meals to add a little bit of extra gravy and flavor or also in bigger meals like the thanksgiving turkey and stuffing.

Brookside Dark Chocolate Pomegranate -
I had tried another variety of these while visiting a friend not too long ago and thought they were delicious. This pomegranate flavor is just the right amount of bitter and tang with rich and sweet.

Del Monte included a nice recipe booklet along with coupons.

Pillsbury included a recipe and a coupon.

Knorr Savory Mashed Potato's Recipe card

Del Monte Whole green beans- While some may have been unhappy to receive these, i was pretty happy. I love green bean casserole, and adding these to my meals as a side dish, i was pleased at their inclusion.

Duncan Hines Frosting Creations Frosting Starter and Frosting Creations Flavor Mix in Strawberry Shortcake- I love this idea! I haven't had the chance to use these on a cake yet, but i look forward to flavoring my own frosting.

McCormick Turkey Gravy- This was perfect for thanksgiving! You can't go wrong with these easy to make gravy packs.

Overall i was really pleased with this Cravebox. It contained useful items perfect for thanksgiving.

Knoshbox Bourbon Box November 2012 Review

One day while browsing around online i came upon a site called Knoshbox. I was pretty much drawn in at the word Bourbon. I didn't hesitate to try this box and eagerly awaited its arrival. If you are wondering what a Knoshbox is, it is a box filled with artisan food from all over the country. Each box with its own theme. I think it is great to support small business and nice to try products from all over our country from hard working individuals. This box is a bit pricier then other boxes, but at $29.99 you get something that you wont be able to go to your local grocery store and buy.

I loved the way this box was packaged. It looked perfect for the fall holidays. These items are not sample sized, and each one looks like it really has a personal touch. The intro card is also helpful.

240 Sweet Bourbon Sugar  Bourbon Marshmallows-
If you have never tasted a fresh bourbon sugar bourbon marshmallow, then you have not lived! These marshmallows are soft, gooey, and taste like sweet vanilla and warmth (oak). Hailing from Columbus, Indiana, these are great on their own or paired with some chocolate.

Cacao Bakery Bourbon Pecan Brownie-
I love brownies, so maybe i am a little bias, but this brownie was just heavenly. It just about melted in my mouth. Topped with crunchy pecans (which i normally do not like) it was a great combination of soft and crunch. A little bittersweet but you could still taste just a light hint of the bourbon. These came from Illinois, i think i have a new found reason to travel!

Southern Culture Bourbon Salted Pecan Pancake mix -
I do not like pancakes. I made these anyway because i felt if anything would convince me to like them it would probably be something with an alcoholic beverage in its title. While i wasn't converted over to the pancake side i did find these delicious. I enjoyed how light and fluffy they were and also the crunch of a pecan every few bites. These are from Decatur, Georgia.

Fat Toad Farm Farmstead Goats Milk Salted Bourbon Caramel-
At first i had no idea what to do with this. From dipping my finger in it i was able to tell it was deliciously sweet and amazing, until the after taste of goats milk came on and i was quickly reminded of feta. So i thought to myself what could curb this after taste? I cut up a nice green apple and began to dip it in, and there it was! A perfect combination. I ate all the apples in my house that night with this! It may taste a little funny at first but it really is such a unique treat. This comes from Brookfield Vermont.

This is my first box but i am just about blown away by the qaulity, size, and flavors of these products. While the price may seem steep you are getting products you wouldn't normally get the chance to try unless you took a trip across country. I live in NYC and sometimes having the country come to me is just perfect.

Kraft Fresh Take Cheese Breadcrumb Mix in Rosemary & Roasted Garlic Review

Have you ever found a product that sounded like such an amazing idea in every way possible, until you try it? I had that happen to me recently. I have always been a fan of products like shake and bake, and bisquick breading. So when i found Kraft Fresh Take Cheese and Breadcrumb Mix i had to try it!

When you first open the package you see it is one large zip lock type bag that has a divider for the cheese and the bread crumbs. There is a warning that this product should not be consumed until cooked. That raised some red flags. It is just bread crumbs and cheese! I read on to see that this product can be used on fish, pork or chicken which gives it a nice variety. I used thin cut chicken cutlets.

This product is simple to use, simply combine ingredients by breaking the divide between the bread crumbs and cheese, shake, wet meat, and add one at a time. Shake the meat up in the bag and add to lightly greased and lined baking sheet. The first thing that i notices about this product is how much it smelled like cat food.

After i finished shaking all the meet up, i sprinkled the remainder on to the meat and baked. They came out nice and crispy, and well cooked. The bottom was soggy but it wasn't anything to complain about. As they were cooking the scent of cat food or animal feed became more apparent and stronger. Soon my whole house smelled like a veterinary office. I was so off put by this.

When i served the food none of my family members wanted to eat it, even my young son kept pushing this away. I have never experienced this kind of quality from Kraft and quite frankly i am stunned. I do not recommend this product to anyone