Showing posts with label orange. Show all posts
Showing posts with label orange. Show all posts

Sunday, July 20, 2014

Review: Infused Spreads

Disclaimer: I received these items in exchange for an honest review. I was not required to post a positive review. These are my honest opinions. Your experience may differ.



Every loves the classic peanut butter and jelly, and up until recently... that is all I thought Jams were good for. I remember being very small and having my grandma make me breakfast every morning; each morning it was the same thing: Scrambled eggs with White Cheddar cheese, and toast with strawberry jam. I had the same breakfast every day, for about 3 consecutive years. To this day it is still one of my favorites. I had always loved Strawberry Jam, and never really gave other jams or jellies a chance.


I received 4 different Spreads to try:
- Strawberry lavender
- Blueberry Ginger
- Raspberry JalapeƱo
- Orange Chipotle Marmalade

All of these were very different than any spread or jam I have ever tried before. My husband enjoyed all of them except the marmalade, my personal favorite was the Strawberry Lavender. Though I also liked the Raspberry Jalapeno.

The Orange Chipotle Marmalade was one that I just really wasn't sure what to do with. You certainly cannot put this on a sandwich or toast. I tried it plain, and it was definitely not something that I would eat by itself, so I pondered about this product for a while... and then it clicked. Grilling.
I love to make chicken on the grill, and usually we use bbq sauce, but instead, we used This Orange Chipotle Marmalade. This made the chicken so amazingly filled with flavor. If you like "orange chicken" from Asian restaurants, you would absolutely LOVE this.

I would also like to add that Infused Spreads does not pack unnecessary ingredients into their spreads. For Example: The Blueberry Ginger Jam contains only four ingredients- Blueberry, Sugar, Ginger and Citrus!

Many of their spreads would be great for a cheese tray. I loved the different flavors, and i loved experiencing something that I hadn't before. Be adventurous with your food!


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Saturday, June 28, 2014

Review & Giveaway: MarketSpice Tea

Disclaimer: I received these items in exchange for an honest review. I was not required to post a positive review. These are my honest opinions. Your experience may differ.

Everyone who has visited my blog already knows that I am a tea fanatic. I would so much rather be drinking a glass of ice-cold tea, than a glass of pop. I suppose this is a good thing, because tea has many natural health benefits, while pop is basically pure sugar with artificially colors and flavorings in it.


This time, I am reviewing MarketSpice Tea in Cinnamon Orange. Marketspice Tea was established in 1911, and originated in Seattle’s Historic Pike Place Market. The Cinnamon Orange is their signature tea.



I tried this tea two different ways- a lighter brewed iced tea, and a darker brewed hot tea. I did not like this tea at all when I left it to steep in hot water, It was very strong. Though, I take the blame of that on myself, I probably left it in the water too long. However, When I let this steep only for a little bit (1-2 minutes) and then made it into iced tea, it was wonderful.

Though this tea reminds me a lot of the holiday season, probably from the cinnamon in it, the orange really steps it up and makes it suitable to drink any time of the year.
This is a Black tea, not a Green Tea, which I prefer. I know a lot of people prefer Black over green, and I am one of them. I was almost surprised when I read the ingredients and found out this contains no sugar! The natural sweetness of the orange gives it a sweet flavor.

I will certainly be checking out MarketSpice Tea’s other flavors!

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Thursday, May 8, 2014

Review and Giveaway: True Citrus

It is starting to get warm again, and I cannot be happier. My favorite Summertime drink has got to be Lemonade, which is why I was so excited to be reviewing True Citrus Products!
I received quite a variety of products! I almost consider this the perfect "Summer Starter Kit"!

I received several Spices, and crystalized Citrus products: Orange Ginger, Lemon Pepper, Lime Garlic & Cilantro, Crystallized Lime, and Crystallized Lemon. The seasonings are PERFECT for grilling. I can't wait to put these on my chicken and grill it. I have tasted all of them, and they are certainly good! I also make a lot of guacamole, so I was really excited to receive the Lime and Cilantro flavor! I think these would also be great on Fish. You can use the crystallized citrus on meat or poultry, or on salads and vegetables, or you can reconstitute it and make it into Lemon or Lime juice! Such a smart product!

I think my favorite products that I received from True Citrus were the Drink mix Packets! I love how incredibly easy and portable these are. I was able to review five different flavors: peach lemonade, mango orange, black cherry limeade, original lemonade, and Raspberry Lemonade. I have a tie on my two favorite flavors, between Black Cherry Limeade and Raspberry Lemonade. They are both super yummy! I will definitely be purchasing some of these the next time I go grocery shopping!



I also received a variety of Crystallized Citrus Packets: Lemon, Lime, Orange and Grapefruit! I liked all of these, including the Grapefruit. I have to rave a little bit about the grapefruit flavor. I absolutely HATE fresh grapefruit and grapefruit juice. It is always so bitter, and the smell even makes me sick, but I tried this product so I could give all of you an honest review, and I have to say, I really liked it. I was actually able to enjoy the flavor of Grapefruit without gagging! That is a huge achievement for me. This product gives you the tastes of Grapefruit, and the sweetness of it, and it's not bitter! I love this! These packets can be reconstituted into juice, or used in baking, or just to put directly in your water!

All True Citrus Products are made with Real Lemons, Limes, Oranges and grapefruits juices and oils. They are made with 100% Natural ingredients, and contain NO artificial sweetener's, colors, preservatives, sodium or gluten. They have 25% of an adult's daily vitamin C requirements per serving. And all of their products are Non-GMO!
I can use these products in confidence, knowing that they contain no "scary stuff".

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