In The Kitchen
January 28th, 2008
Organic never tasted so good! The next time you reach for those heavily processed, preservative-laden potato chips, steer right and grab a package of these AlpSnacks. Or better yet, stick these in your kid’s lunch boxes instead of the sugary alternatives!
Made from only organic, vegan and gluten-free ingredients like fair trade dark chocolate, coconut, mango, hemp nuts and dried fruit, AlpSnacks are decadently good and good for you.
Best of all, the profits are used in support of hemp advocacy and the full re-commercialization of industrial hemp in the U.S.
Buy It Online At: Amazon
for about $3 per bar
Tags: Hemp Snacks, Organic, Vegan, Gourmet Snack, Dark Chocolate
Posted in: Eco-Friendly, Gourmet
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January 17th, 2008
Don’t you just love this fabulous cutting board?
The Big Block is a high density polyethylene chopping board that was inspired by similar products used in professional kitchens and considered to be the toughest plastic chopping board you can buy.
Twice the density of standard plastic boards, this dishwasher-safe product is ideal for chopping and dicing all types of food.
Plus it’s hygienic, kind to knives, heat-resistant to 80C and it comes in electric blue, pink, orange or white….. do you need any other reasons to throw away your stained, scratched up relic?
Buy It Online At: Joseph Joseph for 25 pounds
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Tags: Vegetables, Cutting Board, Chopping Block, Plastic Board
Posted in: Kitchen Gadgets, In The Kitchen
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January 14th, 2008
Canadian coffee drinkers take note! Here’s one of the most innovative gadgets to hit our marketplace in years – the Rimroller!
You know what I’m talking about…. It’s the Tim Horton’s Roll up the Rim to Win contest. And we all know how hard it is to actually roll up those coffee cup rims with your bare fingers! The Rimroller, invented by Paul Kind, is essentially a curved clip with two hidden blades that slices the cup rim twice and an internal lip that unrolls the paper edge when it’s pulled up. Push, pull and you’re done.
So here’s the deal. Since I have brought this to your attention, should you win anything from Timmie’s, I’ll be expecting a call to share in the spoils….
Buy It Online At: Lee Valley for $2.50
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Tags: Tim Horton, Coffee, Rim, Roll Up, Contest, Rimroller
Posted in: Hope's Favorites, Fun Finds, Kitchen Gadgets
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January 11th, 2008
As if I need another excuse to eat chocolate! Endangered Species Organic Chocolates are created from ethically traded, shade grown cacao grown on small family-owned properties that support the habitats and communities in which they exist.
What’s more, each bar comes in a beautiful, colorful, recycled wrapper that depicts various endangered wildlife, with facts and information designed to increase public awareness. Endangered Species Chocolate donates 10% of their net profits to help support species, habitat and humanity. Awesome!
They’re vegan, kosher and gluten free and 100% decadent. I should know – I had to sample more than a few for this research….
Buy It Online At: Amazon
Tags: Chocolate, Organic, Endangered Animals, Vegan
Posted in: Eco-Friendly, Gourmet
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January 8th, 2008
Fed up with your kitchen décor? Need some eye candy? Check out these fabulous dishwasher panels!
Each design begins as a hand painted illustration on canvas then transferred to a laminated and UV protected flexible panel. Each panel has its own magnetic backing and fits any standard dishwasher door. The panels are a long lasting, fade resistant material and can be cleaned in seconds with a mild detergent and soft cloth.
And… you can change them as often as you want!
Buy It Online At: Dishwasher Art for $55
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Tags: Dishwasher, Kitchen, Decor Panel
Posted in: In The Kitchen, At Home
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January 7th, 2008
It’s cold outside! If you are looking for a reason to get up in the morning, think Christine and Rob’s Old-Fashioned Oatmeal. Unlike the mushy, instant variety you find in the grocery stores, this stuff is worth rolling out of bed for!
Made from 100% organic rolled oats, Christine and Rob’s Oatmeal is specially milled for thickness and kiln-roasted for over two hours allowing the oats to maintain a chewy texture, nutty flavor. Kind of like a good coffee roast!
Need another reason?
It’s the oatmeal of choice for Arnold Schwarzenegger and currently being served at the Governor’s residence. That alone may impress your kids and keep them away from the Cocoa Puffs!
Buy It Online At: Christine and Rob’s Gourmet Oatmeal for $14.95 (Includes shipping in the continental USA)
Tags: Oatmeal, Cereal, Oats, Breakfast, Old Fashioned, Organic
Posted in: Family, Gourmet, In The Kitchen
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January 4th, 2008
If you love candy but not all of the food coloring and preservatives you’re in luck… finally, a somewhat healthier version of that old time favorite. Blue Q Organic Candy is loaded with good stuff or as they say… no fake crap!
Organic cane juice and molasses crystals sound a lot better for you than many of those long chemical names you see on most packages out there! No artificial coloring or flavoring and four flavors – each is more addictive than the rest!
Buy It Online At: Amazon for $4.49
Tags: Candy, Organic, Cane Juice, Collectible Tin
Posted in: Eco-Friendly, Gourmet
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January 3rd, 2008
So how’s the diet going? You know… that New Years resolution to fit into that bathing suit?
Here’s a tip: the David Burke Flavor Sprays. They contain zero calories, zero fat, zero cholesterol, and zero carbohydrates. Whether you are on a low-carb, no-carb, low-fat, no fat, no sugar, point system, or counting calorie diet, the Flavor Spray is right for you!
It works by eliminating toppings, gravies, dressings, and sauces and gives you flavor that most diets are missing.
And the flavors! From Smoky Bacon, Blue Cheese and Maple to Memphis BBQ, Banana Split and Chocolate Fudge – the list is endless.
You can thank me later….
Buy It Online At: Flavor Spray for $5.95
Tags: Diet, Flavor, Calories, No Carbs, Low Fat
Posted in: Gourmet
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December 31st, 2007
Eating healthy may be one of your New Year’s resolutions, but a little indulgence makes life worth living! And if you’re going to blow the calorie intake, then do it right with Tortuga Rum Cakes.
Tortuga Rum Cakes are made from an old family recipe that has been handed down through generations. The trademark ingredient is a generous amount of premium five-year old, oak barrel aged Tortuga Gold Rum. In fact, each cake is individually hand-glazed with this rum before being vacuum packed and heat sealed.
Each cake has a shelf life of one year and if they are refrigerated or frozen they’ll last indefinitely (fat chance of that happening). Keep an extra Tortuga Rum Cake in the pantry or the freezer for emergency celebrations or cravings (SRP from $6).
Imagine a warm cake, swimming in rum with a dollop of whipped cream on top. I’d exercise an extra two days next week just for those few moments of bliss. Are you with me?
Tags: Tortuga Rum, Cake, Gold Rum, Entertain
Posted in: Gourmet, In The Kitchen, Dine and Entertain
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December 26th, 2007
Not all crackers are created equal and these Raincoast Crisps prove the point tenfold.
These crackers are unlike anything you’ve tried before. Made in small batches in Vancouver Canada, Raincoast Crisps are great to nibble on their own but really shine when topped with your favorite dip, cheese, pate or antipasto (SRP $7.99).
Each variety starts with only the finest ingredients. From Spicy Sun Dried Tomato to the Nutty Original and from Rosemary Raisin Pecan to Fig and Olive – each crisp is chock full of fruits, grains, nuts and spices. They are twice baked like biscotti which create a thin, crispy cracker that won’t turn soggy on you.
Trust me – they are totally addictive. I prefer their sweet and spicy taste to cookies and always have a box on my desk. In fact they are so good that you can skip the toppings and eat them right out of the box!
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Tags: Crackers, Entertain, Crisps, Gourmet, Thin Cracker
Posted in: Gourmet, In The Kitchen, Dine and Entertain
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