Almonds Meet Chips: CrrrunchBites! Review + Giveaway

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As you may recall, a couple of months ago I reviewed a snack called Mozaics. Today I am reviewing another product in the Deliciousness line called CrrrunchBites.

CrrrunchBites are whole roasted almonds wrapped in either a potato chip or rice cracker shell. They come in six delicious flavors:

  • BBQ Almonds
  • Chili Lime Almonds
  • Honey Mustard Almonds
  • Nacho Almonds
  • Ranch Almonds
  • Sea Salt Almonds

These CrrrunchBites are addictive! I am a big almond fan, and the crispy outer shell adds another layer of flavor that is really unique.

It would be a good idea to keep a bag of CrrrunchBites on hand for your next get together for guests to munch on. Don’t they look festive in this cupcake liner?

CrrrunchBites are also good for keeping at work because they are a low-sugar snack with protein and fiber that will help you get through the day. I know that D’s co-workers will all be asking for some when they see them at his desk. The resealable bag helps to keep them fresh.

Use discount code CRRRUNCH20 at checkout for 20% off any CrrrunchBites 6 pack on Amazon.

I am holding a giveaway where three of my readers will each win three bags of CrrrunchBites!

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So Many Salsas: Mrs. Renfro’s Review + Giveaway

Disclosure: I received samples in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.

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Mrs. Renfro’s is a family business based in Texas that has been around for 78 years. They make a wide variety of salsas, dips, sauces, peppers and more. I came across their products at Expo West and knew that I would like to feature them on the blog. When I found out that I could choose two of their products for this review, I had a difficult time deciding because there were so many to choose from!

After some internal debate I decided on the Mango Habanero Salsa and the Nacho Cheese Dip.

I am happy to report that both of these products turned out to be excellent choices. I bought a large bag of tortilla chips from Costco to go with the salsa and cheese dip and my family was set for their snacking for the week! The Mango Habanero Salsa delivered sweet heat and I liked the chunky texture. The Nacho Cheese Dip was really easy to warm up and had a good cheesy flavor with bits of tomato and peppers. Any of Mrs. Renfro’s products would be a welcome addition to your next party or get together.

Mrs. Renfro’s products can be purchased on their website or on Amazon:

One of my readers will also have the opportunity to win two Mrs. Renfro’s products of their choice. (It might be a difficult decision!)

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Happy Snacking With Bakerly Brioche + Crepes {Giveaway}

Disclosure: I received samples in order to facilitate this review. All opinions are my own.

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I first discovered Bakerly products at last year’s Expo West. Bakerly makes brioche, crepes and croissants that are perfect for breakfast, lunch, brunch, or snacking. They contain no preservatives, artificial flavoring or coloring and are non-gmo. My family tried the brioche and the crepes, and we are huge fans!

The chocolate chip brioche rolls make the perfect breakfast treat. They are just the right amount of sweet. They pair well with coffee!

The brioche rolls are pillowy soft and elevate any sandwich. My kids enjoyed using them to make their sandwiches for school.

We also tried the Strawberry and Caramel Crepes. They are individually wrapped, which makes them convenient for an on-the-go snack. We especially loved how the Caramel Crepes have crunchy bits of cereal inside!

Shop for Bakerly products at a store near you and Amazon.

I am excited to announce that Bakerly has generously offered to give one of my readers a chance to win a package each of their Brioche, Chocolate Chip Brioche, Strawberry Crepes and Caramel Crepes! Be sure to enter all of the other great giveaways in the April Showers Giveaway Hop below!

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#NewHopeBloggerBox Roundup

Disclosure: I received samples in exchange for this review. All opinions are my own.

This quarter’s New Hope Blogger Box introduced me to a lot of new products, many of which I had never heard of before. Here is a list of the items I received, along with my thoughts on some of the products I have been able to try so far:

  • Bou Brands Miso Broth Cubes: These broth cubes are so convenient to have on hand. I like that they do not contain any MSG.
  • FreshCap Mushrooms Ltd. THRIVE 6 Blend: This mushroom extract blend is supposed to help build immunity and sharpen mental capacity.
  • Health Thru Nutrition CelluRex
  • Hudson River Foods Cherry Brook Kitchen Tempt Hemp Brownie Mix
  • Lacorium Heatlh Natralia Heel Balm For Rough, Dry Feet: My heels were in desperate need of this balm. I am happy to report that this product works. It moisturized my feet and made them noticeably softer.
  • LaCroix Beverages Key Lime Sparkling Water: LaCroix sparkling water has become a staple in our house. I do not think we have tried a flavor we do not like, and the Key Lime flavor is no exception!
  • Life’s Grape Vine-Dried Grapes: My husband and kids liked these (I am personally not a raisin fan).
  • Manuka Health Manuka Honey: This honey is supposed to have a lot of health benefits, and can be consumed or used for skin treatments.
  • Miracle Tree Moringa Infusion Cherry Chamomile Tea: This is tea with added health benefits.
  • Natural Factors Fermented Organic Protein & Greens: This product contains a wide variety of vegetables and can be mixed into a protein drink.
  • Nutrawise Health and Beauty Youtheory Collagen Powder Vanilla: This collagen powder can be mixed with water, coffee or fruit juice and is supposed to counteract the effects of aging.
  • NutriBiotic Essential Electrolytes
  • Outstanding Foods: PigOut Pigless Bacon Chips: These “chips” are actually made out of mushrooms, which seems to be a big trend.
  • Seipel Group UROX Bladder Control: I don’t need this yet, but was able to give it away to someone who does.
  • Smart Baking Company Gluten Free Smart Cakes (Cinnamon): I was able to try these cakes at Expo West last month. I would recommend them if you are eating gluten-free but you miss baked goods. These cakes actually remind me more of muffins.
  • Tom’s of Maine Activated Charcoal Toothpaste: I have to admit, using the charcoal black toothpaste was a little disconcerting at first. However, the flavor is fine and my teeth do feel noticeably cleaner due to the texture of the toothpaste.
  • UbU Health Focus Sparkling Beverage (Yuzu & Lotus Flower): This is a refreshing drink with just a hint of citrus and sweetness.
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Cheap Eats in Tuscon + Las Cruces

We spent the first night of our spring break road trip in Tuscon, Arizona. After resting in our hotel room for a bit, we headed out to grab some dinner.

We decided to try BK Tacos so that we could compare their Sonoran Hot Dogs to the ones we had at El Guero Canelo the last time we were in Tuscon.

It is difficult to compare a dish to a memory of another dish, but I feel like I preferred the Sonoran Hot Dog at El Guero Canelo (even though BK Tacos came out on top on The Food Network’s Food Wars show). However, k and I both enjoyed the chicken caramelo (quesadilla) and D liked his carne asada torta. Also, BK definitely wins in the ambience department.

Our next stop was Juice N Fruit Raspados, which was just a few minutes away.

I knew that we wanted to try the raspados, but we debated whether to split two mediums or two larges between the four of us. The raspados are made of layers of fruity syrup with chunks of fruit, shaved ice and optional vanilla ice cream and condensed milk.

Better than a birthday cake!

We ended up ordering a large strawberry raspado and a large mango raspado. Good thing too, since we were fighting over the last bites–ha! I would also highly recommend going for the ice cream and condensed milk for just a little over a dollar extra. Totally worth it! Now we need to find a local place that serves raspados like these.

Free breakfast at the hotel was okay…We continued our drive to Las Cruces, New Mexico. There we stopped at Bosa Donuts.

I had read good things about their brisket burritos and apple fritters (kind of an odd combination, right?). Alas, they were out of apple fritters by lunchtime, but we did order a couple of brisket burritos.

This may not be the most appetizing picture, but I wanted to show you the inside. It was chock-full of tasty brisket. The kids loved it!

To top it all off, we made a stop at Whataburger. We saw this regional chain everywhere during our trip, so D had to try it.

We ordered a green chile hamburger, since we were in New Mexico, after all. It was a tad too salty for my taste, but D liked the chopped green chile. We also shared a chocolate shake (that’s allowed when you’re on vacation!). Tummies full, we continued our drive to White Sands National Monument.

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In Search of the Superbloom in Thousand Palms Oasis Preserve

It has been a while since I have done a vacation post. Well, last week we went on a road trip with stops in Arizona, New Mexico and Texas during spring break. That means I have a lot to share!

We left early in the morning on what was coincidentally n’s 10th birthday! Our first stop was Thousand Palms Oasis Preserve because I had heard you could see some Superbloom action there.

We arrived before 8:00 a.m., and the parking lot was pretty empty. Nothing like the crowds in Lake Elsinore!

There is a small visitor’s center, but we did not go inside. There was a friendly volunteer/docent who directed us on the main path to McCallum Pond. He told us that if we went just past the pond, we would see a lot of flowers (toward Moon Country).

At the beginning of the trail there was a boardwalk. k noted there was a small placard showing that it was an Eagle Scout project–nice!

I have never seen such massive palm trees!

During our hike, we came across this small patch of flowers. I could not believe how they look like a bouquet that was put together by a florist!

McCallum Pond is where the palm trees are, off in the distance.

McCallum Pond

We continued on the path as directed and found the Superbloom!

Happy birthday, n!
Not sure why D is doing the tough guy pose.

I was not planning on hiking as much as we did, but it was good for us since we were about to spend another six or so hours in the car.

On our way back to the 10 freeway, we drove by this amazing field of flowers and I had to ask D to stop so I could take a picture. Superbloom 2019 is for real!

We continued our drive along 10-E. It was much more picturesque than usual thanks to the flowers that were blooming along the highway. We also found ourselves in the midst of the Painted Lady butterfly migration. Several smashed right against our car as we were driving, leaving bright yellow stains on our windshield and wings in our grill–yuck. Soon we would arrive in Tuscon for the first night of our road trip…

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Mozaics Chips Are A Must Try Snack!

Disclosure: I received samples in order to facilitate this review. All opinions are my own.

In my continuing quest to find healthier snacks, I want to share my newest find: Mozaics Chips. I first saw them at the Nourished Festival and then again at Expo West. Mozaics Chips are organic popped veggie chips with green & yellow peas as the #1 ingredient. In fact the entire ingredient list is very simple and wholesome. For example, the Original Sea Salt flavor contains: organic peas, organic potato flour, organic rice flour, organic black beans, organic extra virgin olive oil, and sea salt. A 1 oz. serving (23 chips) contains 110 calories, 3 grams of fat, 4 grams of dietary fiber and 0 grams of sugar. They are also produced in a peanut & tree nut-free facility. **Please remember that it is important to review the product packaging and labels for yourself before consuming.** They also come in Sour Cream & Onion, BBQ, Cheddar, and Salsa flavors–yum!

Healthy Snackin’ On The Road!

We took a bag of Mozaics on our seven day spring break road trip last week and they were a big hit with my family. We all liked the light and crispy texture with just the right amount of olive oil and salt. They were a great alternative to snacking on potato chips.

Use code: delicious20 for 20% off Mozaics Chips at deliciousness.com

I am also excited to have the opportunity to give away three bags of Mozaics Chips to THREE of my readers!

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A Sneaky Snack: Undercover Quinoa Review + Giveaway #undercoverquinoa #undercoverchocolate

Disclosure: I received samples in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.

When I first heard about Undercover Quinoa, a snack that combines quinoa and chocolate, I was intrigued. Quinoa and chocolate is a combination I had never heard of before. However, after trying it, I can say the combination definitely works! The quinoa is light and crispy and the chocolate offers just the right amount of sweetness to make this the perfect treat. Plus, Undercover Quinoa is gluten-free, and made of non-GMO, fair trade and all-natural ingredients.

Pictured here is the Dark Chocolate + Blueberries flavor. I like how the dried blueberries add a little hit of tart to the flavor profile.

The resealable packaging makes Undercover Quinoa an easy snack to share and enjoy on the go. My kids really liked it even though quinoa is an ingredient that they do not regularly eat.

Undercover Quinoa comes in five delicious flavors:

  • Milk Chocolate
  • Dark Chocolate + Blueberries
  • Dark Chocoalte + Sea Salt
  • Dark Chocolate + Seeds
  • Milk Chocolate + Currants

Undercover Quinoa Giveaway

Undercover Quinoa can be purchased online, or at a store near you. I am also pleased to announce that my readers have the chance to win a bag of each of the five flavors in the giveaway below!

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Miso Soup Made Easy: Tsubi Soup Review + Giveaway

Disclosure: I received samples in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.

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Last weekend I attended the Nourished Festival in Del Mar as one of their official bloggers. I went with my sisters and n, and we had fun sampling different gluten-free and allergen-free foods. One of our favorite finds was Tsubi Soup. These freeze-dried miso soup cubes are made in Japan with the highest natural ingredients. They are also vegan, gluten-free, non-gmo, and contain no MSG!

I have always enjoyed miso soup as an appetizer at Japanese restaurants, but I rarely have it at home. However, considering miso’s health benefits, I am thinking I should include it more in my regular diet. Miso is a complete protein in that it contains all of the essential amino acids. It is also packed with B vitamins and antioxidants, which are great for anti-aging and cell regeneration. Miso is also beneficial for digestive health since it contains probiotics from the fermentation process. It really is a “superfood”!

Miso on the go!

Making Tsubi Soup is so easy: Put a Tsubi Soup cube into a bowl or cup and add 6 oz. of boiling water. Stir and enjoy!

It really is amazing how the ingredients taste so fresh and the vegetables have a good consistency.

Tsubi Soup comes in four delicious flavors:

  • Classic Miso Soup (Eggplant, Ginger and Onions)
  • Miso Soup (Spinach, Crunchy Cabbage & Carrots)
  • White Miso Soup (Aosa Seaweed & Tofu)
  • Spicy Red Miso Soup (Japanese Mushrooms & Green Onions)

Tsubi Soup can be purchased at select retail stores, their online store, or Amazon.

Tsubi Soup has generously offered my readers the chance to win a box of each of their four flavors!

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Bone Suckin’ Good: Review + Giveaway

Disclosure: I received samples in order to facilitate this review. All opinions are my own.

I am always searching for natural food products that make my mom life a little easier. I first heard about Bone Suckin’ Sauce when I received a sample in the most recent New Hope Blogger Box. The name immediately caught my attention. After trying their sauces, I would have to agree that the name is fitting!

The company started with a family recipe. The ingredient list in the original Bone Suckin’ Sauce includes: tomato paste, apple cider vinegar, honey, molasses, mustard, horseradish, lemon juice, onions, garlic, peppers, natural hickory smoke, natural spices and salt.

We tried out the Bone Suckin’ Sauce on oven-baked chicken wings on a recent school-night.

I found a recipe on Pinterest where you coat the chicken wings in a mixture of baking powder and salt before baking to make them crispy.

They were a hit! We really liked the sauce’s sweet/smoky/vinegary flavor. I am sure this would also be great for grilling on the barbecue once the weather starts to warm up.

Their product line also includes a variety of wing sauces, as well as seasoning blends.

Bone Suckin’ products can be purchased online or look for them at a store near you.

The kind folks at Bone Suckin’ Sauce have graciously offered my readers the chance to win a selection of their sauces and seasonings. The winner will receive the following awesome package:

  • 1 Bone Suckin’ Sauce 16 oz
  • 1 Bone Suckin’ Sauce, Hot 16 oz  
  • 1 Bone Suckin’ Wing Sauce, Garlic & Honey 12.25 oz
  • 1 Bone Suckin’ Wing Sauce, Honey & Habanero 12.25 oz  
  • 1 Bone Suckin’ Lemon Pepper Seasoning & Rub, 7 oz
  • 1 Bone Suckin’ Sauce, Vegetable Seasoning 5.8 oz
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