Newman’s Own Organics repackaged their line of Newman-O’s in two sizes and added some flavors. Good new for all you O fans. They are delicious! The Ginger O’s were my favorite. They are spicy and creamy, and filled with gingery goodness. Dunking an O in soymilk or hot chocolate makes this treat complete.
The Mint Crème is wonderful as well. It’s got the right balance of mint and chocolate leaving me satisfied with every last bite. The original is no joke either, but pretty plain.
I will be reviewing the Wheat and Dairy Free Newman-O’s very soon so check back shortly, in the meantime, pick up a package of Newman’s organic line of O’s.
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We have enjoyed Purely Decadent’s dairy free ice cream in the past and there are four new flavors that we recently sampled. Read below to see what I thought of them.
The four flavors are Snickerdoodle, Key Lime Pie, Belgian Chocolate and Dulce de Leche.
First up, Snickerdoodle. If you have not heard of Snickerdoodles, they are simply one of the greatest cookies ever. It’s like cinnamon sugar cookie but better and this dairy-free dessert captures the cookie’s flavor into the ice cream without fail. It’s very smooth with chunks of brown sugar flavor that screams to be enjoyed!
The Key Lime Pie is next. I absolutely loved this vegan, sweet ice cream. It was, again, like a key lime pie in ice cream form. Chunks of graham crackers with a hint of citrus throughout the dessert make this a killer.
The Belgian Chocolate is very dark and rich. Belgian chocolate does have those properties so, again, they captured that, but it’s too much for me. It’s too heavy for ice cream and did not leave me feeling happy, but rather sick.
Lastly, the Dulce de Leche. Oh yeah, sweetness and creaminess around inside this little pint. The caramel seems to just ooze from every pore of the ice cream. I loved it.
If I had to pick a top one, it would be the Dulce de Leche followed by the Key Lime Pie. They are outstanding.
Stay tuned for more Soy Delicious reviews including a guest review from our friends at Sweet Avenue Bake Shop.
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Spices in convenient grinder packaging are not a new idea but organic spices are. I have been actively using the Garlic & Herb Sea Salt, the Chile Seasoning, the Italian Seasoning and the Rainbow Peppercorn Seasoning recently and they are all hits. I like the easily-fresh-ground spices, the fun lid for easy measuring and, of course, the flavor.
The Italian Seasoning contains the traditional Italian spices like basil, oregano, salt and pepper. It’s very fresh tasting and works really well in pasta sauce and salads. It is sort of salty, however.
The Rainbow Peppercorn is full of all sorts of peppercorns for a crazy pepper flavor. I like it, but it does not go well with everything like black peppercorns would.
The Garlic & Herb Sea Salt is very similar to the Italian Seasoning. It’s saltier and less herby, but the garlic is definitely present.
My favorite is the Chile Seasoning. From the mellow to the hot, you will find a wide range of chile spices in this little container. Add however much you want into the mix and you are all set for rice and beans.
There are more Organic Grinders from Melissa, but we’ll get to those reviews soon. Check back with us.
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Making salads is an art and I think I made a Mondrian with my creation. Mixed baby romaine and other greens with crumbled Gorgonzola cheese, grape tomatoes, Equal Exchange Cranberries and Pecans and some Italian seasoning. No dressing is even required!
The pecans are salted minimally and the cranberries are sweet and juicy for dried cranberries. The creamy Gorgonzola and the crunchy, organic pecans are just so wonderful together that I ate this salad 5 days in a row. I only like cranberries when they are dried, and these are great.
I have not been disappointed with Equal Exchange’s fair trade product thus far.
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With 9 flavors to choose from, you can indulge every night of the week without repeating a flavor. You are only going to get my opinion on a few today, so you will have to check back for the rest.
Mixed Berry is up first. Full of blueberries, raspberries and strawberries, this sweet and bitter treat is a hit. The smooth texture is lovely and an instant classic.
The Dutch Chocolate is way too chocolatey for me, but chocoholics will love it. Again, the texture is smooth and creamy.
The Mango is very sweet and reminds me of a Mango Lassi and can easily be transformed into one in the blender.
You may want to swing by your local market and purchase some of Sharon’s Sorbet delights. They are worth, it and not only because they are vegan.
Stay tuned for more reviews in the future.
Bake-dried organic apples and a touch of cinnamon makes this simple fruit snack both healthy and tasty. There is really not much to say with respect to the taste since there are just two ingredients. The baking process dries out the apples well enough, but they are not too crisp nor too soft. The healthy apple snack is 100% organic and worth trying out.
Bare Fruit offers many varieties so check them out.
Wholly Wholesome, another New Jersey based company, produces natural baked foods such as cakes, cookies and pies and below you will see what I think of them. I tried the Harvest Berry Whole Grain Crumble Cake, Chocolate Chip Cookies and the Oatmeal Raisin Cookies too.
The Harvest Berry Cake is packed with nutritious grains, juicy cranberries, raspberries and yummy blueberries. Combined with the berries, the healthy grains just seem to match in harmony. The cake is crumbly, moist and baked fresh, so you better eat it soon. Never have I enjoyed such a healthy cake, especially one that contains spelt, flax seeds and wheat germ.
I figured if the Harvest Berry Cake was so good, the Chocolate Chip Cookies could not be that bad and I was correct. The cookies are not large like traditional store-bought cookies, in fact, they are small, but packed full of chocolate chips that do not disappoint. They are also made with unbleached, unbromated wheat flour and other healthy ingredients. I liked them and I know someone else who agrees.
The Oatmeal Raisin Cookies were the last on the list and they did not disappoint me either, but they did not compare to the chocolate chip, and oatmeal can’t really compete, in my opinion. The same size cookies with tons of raisins will quench your thirst for
nature’s candy.
You can purchase Wholly Wholesome products at Whole Foods, Kings and your local health food stores too. Just check out this graphic below, in case you see the new packaging, since it’s changing soon.
Vegan, fair-trade and organic chocolate-coated sandwich cookies pretty much summarizes what Leafygreen.info is all about. People out there can produce amazingly awesome cookies with green ingredients and practices. Yes, these cookies are more expensive then the traditional Oh cookies but they are 100% worth it.
Dark chocolate that just melts in your mouth reveals a vegan stuff crème inside surrounded by more chocolate (as in the cookie). Such a treat! Maybe you should purchase some, send them as gifts, eat them yourself or just glance at their beauty.
The attention to detail and green is what separates Liz Lovely from other companies. Their packaging is green either by design or by reusability.
Can’t wait to have more!
Equal Exchange offers a lot of fair trade products such as coffee, tea and chocolate. I recently sampled the Organic Milk Chocolate with Hazelnuts and the Organic Dark Chocolate with Almonds.
Both chocolate bars are wonderful. The smooth chocolate blends really well with the other flavors. The hazelnut bar is not overly full of hazelnut. It is actually just a hint of hazelnut for a super chocolately flavor. The almonds are abundant and tasty, that’s for sure. The crunchy, gluten-free chocolate bar is a keeper!
Equal Exchange redesigned their website’s store and made it more web friendly, so go check it out.
