Long time no post huh? I’ve been super busy with school and everything that I’ve just not had time. Things that have been going on…Halloween was a blast. I went to a party, hit up McDonalds, then my friends slept over. I didn’t eat anything at McDonalds…except a fry *hides head in shame*. I haven’t had anything from that so-called restaurant in about 2 years, but I don’t feel guilty about it. I was living in the moment and one fry won’t kill me.
I got accepted into California State University Los Angeles! I’m beyond excited to go out there and while I’m still applying to other colleges, I’m so happy I got in. That just makes me one step closer to getting out there!
While I’ve been away, I’ve had multiple new products to try. I thought I would just combine them all into a monster post to make everything a little easier. First up…ice cream :)
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This is Luna & Larry’s Coconut Bliss Ice Cream in Vanilla Island. Bliss is right! This stuff is just perfection. Rich is the first word that pops into my head. It tastes just like dairy ice cream! The texture is spot on and the flavor was full of sweet vanilla. Since I haven’t had store-bought ice cream in a long time, this was almost too sweet for me. But I quickly got used to it and enjoyed every last bite.
Here is my favorite way to eat the ice cream...on top of oats! The ice cream melted into a pool of luscious tropical cream and paired with the pecans and dark chocolate, it tasted like a decadent s’more.
Up next is a product I just bought today, Trader Joe’s Smooth and Creamy Classic Hummus. I have seen this brand around the blog world, but only found it today. The consistency was definitely smooth and creamy and it has a pleasant lemony undertone.
I put it on top of a Salad for lunch today. Included in the salad was a grilled portobello mushroom cap and Tasty Green Beans. The green beans recipe was fabulous. I have never had leeks before, but they will be part of my weekly grocery purchases from now on.
The next product I sampled was from Nutridel, which makes crunchy, gourmet, vegan cookies. This company is great and I was smitten from the first time I laid eyes on their website. Nutridel’s products are 100% natural, contain no additives, preservatives, artificial colorings, flavorings, or sweeteners. They are packed with seeds, grains, nuts, fiber, and sweetened with molasses. They are also low in calories. They are vegan and come in four flavors: oatmeal, flaxseed, almond, and pecan. The flavors I was so lucky to receive were almond and pecan.
The first flavor I tried was the Almond. First off, the texture is glorious. Now, I’m not a fan of crunchy cookies, but these were thin and perfectly crispy. I absolutely loved the chunks of almonds and the almond extract really made this cookie special. It just gave it that little oomph that almonds alone couldn’t have done.
The Pecan flavor was my favorite out of the two. It was a little less sweet, and had a nuttier flavor the the almond cookie. It had the same great crunch and was easy to break apart without getting crumbs everywhere. I would definitely buy these cookies again and I can’t wait to try the other 2 flavors. I would give them two thumbs up!
The final product I will be reviewing is Matter of Flax, Flax Crisps in Italian flavor. I absolutely love flax crisps and haven’t been able to buy them from the usual restaurant I go to. I saw these at Whole Foods and immediately placed them in my cart.
These chips were delicious! A nice crunch, just the right amount of seasoning, and a decent amount of crisps in each bag (I hate when you buy chips, only to find the bag half full!). I ate them plain most of the time, but also used them in salads, as seen in the picture above.
Hopefully I can get back to posting regularly soon. I’ve been having some trouble with food lately but I’m getting through it and staying healthy. I need to get out of this food rut and start cooking again!
Enjoy your weekend! xoxo
Edit to add: Chocolate-Covered Katie is having a “Your-Choice Giveaway!”. You could win a magic bullet..or a spiralizer! Click here to enter. Also, check out this post and spread the love <3
Long time no post huh? I’ve been super busy with school and everything that I’ve just not had time. Things that have been going on…Halloween was a blast. I went to a party, hit up McDonalds, then my friends slept over. I didn’t eat anything at McDonalds…except a fry *hides head in shame*. I haven’t had anything from that so-called restaurant in about 2 years, but I don’t feel guilty about it. I was living in the moment and one fry won’t kill me.
I got accepted into California State University Los Angeles! I’m beyond excited to go out there and while I’m still applying to other colleges, I’m so happy I got in. That just makes me one step closer to getting out there!
While I’ve been away, I’ve had multiple new products to try. I thought I would just combine them all into a monster post to make everything a little easier. First up…ice cream :)
[ source ]
This is Luna & Larry’s Coconut Bliss Ice Cream in Vanilla Island. Bliss is right! This stuff is just perfection. Rich is the first word that pops into my head. It tastes just like dairy ice cream! The texture is spot on and the flavor was full of sweet vanilla. Since I haven’t had store-bought ice cream in a long time, this was almost too sweet for me. But I quickly got used to it and enjoyed every last bite.
Here is my favorite way to eat the ice cream...on top of oats! The ice cream melted into a pool of luscious tropical cream and paired with the pecans and dark chocolate, it tasted like a decadent s’more.
Up next is a product I just bought today, Trader Joe’s Smooth and Creamy Classic Hummus. I have seen this brand around the blog world, but only found it today. The consistency was definitely smooth and creamy and it has a pleasant lemony undertone.
I put it on top of a Salad for lunch today. Included in the salad was a grilled portobello mushroom cap and Tasty Green Beans. The green beans recipe was fabulous. I have never had leeks before, but they will be part of my weekly grocery purchases from now on.
The next product I sampled was from Nutridel, which makes crunchy, gourmet, vegan cookies. This company is great and I was smitten from the first time I laid eyes on their website. Nutridel’s products are 100% natural, contain no additives, preservatives, artificial colorings, flavorings, or sweeteners. They are packed with seeds, grains, nuts, fiber, and sweetened with molasses. They are also low in calories. They are vegan and come in four flavors: oatmeal, flaxseed, almond, and pecan. The flavors I was so lucky to receive were almond and pecan.
The first flavor I tried was the Almond. First off, the texture is glorious. Now, I’m not a fan of crunchy cookies, but these were thin and perfectly crispy. I absolutely loved the chunks of almonds and the almond extract really made this cookie special. It just gave it that little oomph that almonds alone couldn’t have done.
The Pecan flavor was my favorite out of the two. It was a little less sweet, and had a nuttier flavor the the almond cookie. It had the same great crunch and was easy to break apart without getting crumbs everywhere. I would definitely buy these cookies again and I can’t wait to try the other 2 flavors. I would give them two thumbs up!
The final product I will be reviewing is Matter of Flax, Flax Crisps in Italian flavor. I absolutely love flax crisps and haven’t been able to buy them from the usual restaurant I go to. I saw these at Whole Foods and immediately placed them in my cart.
These chips were delicious! A nice crunch, just the right amount of seasoning, and a decent amount of crisps in each bag (I hate when you buy chips, only to find the bag half full!). I ate them plain most of the time, but also used them in salads, as seen in the picture above.
Hopefully I can get back to posting regularly soon. I’ve been having some trouble with food lately but I’m getting through it and staying healthy. I need to get out of this food rut and start cooking again!
Enjoy your weekend! xoxo
Edit to add: Chocolate-Covered Katie is having a “Your-Choice Giveaway!”. You could win a magic bullet..or a spiralizer! Click here to enter. Also, check out this post and spread the love <3