Review: Savory Saltine seasoning

  Our famous saltine seasoning came about as a labor of love from our employees. By taking a family recipe and adding new ingredients, they created the ultimate flavor for a party cracker. They are super "savory" and have just enough kick to make them zing. That's how the name came about.

 Christina's voice:
The orginal savory saltine seasoning was really easy to use with no mess or bake. You can smell the seasnoing through the packaging, which was a good thing because the smell alone made my mouth water. I couldn't wait to get started so i read the directions and used regular crackers to get started. My daughter and I loved them. We had them with some tomato soup, was very delicious lunch.

To make 4 Tubes of Crackers:
1 pkg. Original Savory Saltine Seasoning (Available at Adrians)
1 3/4 cups Canola Oil
4 tubes Premium Brand Saltine Crackers (these really are the best!)
Add contents of seasoning package to 1 3/4 c. canola oil in a 2 gallon zip lock bag and mix well.  Add four tubes of Premium Saltine crackers. Seal bag with lots of air in it.  Toss crackers in bag every 5 minutes or so until seasoning is absorbed.  Let crackers rest at least 4 hours (better overnight) for best taste, but you can sneak a few early!  Refrigeration or freezing extends flavor.
To make 1 tube of crackers:
Add 5 tsp. of seasoning mix to a scant 1/2 cup of canola oil in a 1 gallon zip lock bag.  Add one tube of crackers and follow above instructions.

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Review: perdue chicken (oven ready)

 That’s why the PERDUE brand is the number-one brand of premium fresh chicken in the United States. In fact, we’re recognized as the first company to successfully brand chicken.

Christina's Voice:
I want to start off by saying that i can cook up just about anything, but i really hate cooking so if there is a way to stay away from fast foods, but still have dinner done in no time, that is where i am at. The Perdue oven ready chicken comes seasoned and read to pop in the oven. It comes in a convenient cookin -in- bag, there is no prep, no mess and very easy to clean up. Cooks for 90 mins. and when it's done it is so juicy and tender just falls off the bone. The results are delicious. Thanks to bzzagent and being a member im able to try this product for free.

•  Purdue Chicken is on facebook

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Review and Giveaway: Veri Peri sauces

 www.VeriPeriUSA.com mission is to be the friendly hot sauce with sophistication and flavor! We stand out from the competition and will NOT disappoint. Read More about Veri Peri.

Christina's Voice:
I love Veri Peri sauces, one main reason is because the very hot sauce is actually very hot. It is so hard to find sauce that actually has flavor and be very hot. Veri Peri is also emulsion which means it does not separate when being used during cooking. You can use Veri Peri which cooking or as a dip or even like salad dressing if you like, its that favorable. Veri Peri flavors are Lemon & Herb, Garlic, Mild, Hot, and Veri Peri very hot. These are affordable bottles ( at $4.99). 

• Order off Amazon for free shipping.
• Veri Peri is found on Facebook
• Veri Peri is tweeting on Twitter
• Veri Peri is on Pinterest

 **Veri Peri will be letting Christina's Voice host a giveaway with low entries where one luck winner will get to receive one bottle of choice along with a matching apron, see below for details.**


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Review: black and green olives

 From the olive groves of Italy to the warm inland valleys of California, our founder, Nicolo Musco, brought an entrepreneurial spirit and a dedication to quality to the business of olives. Our heritage is rich and our vision remains just as strong as the day Nicolo determined to make it in America.

 christina's voice:
I got to try out the Spanish Green olives i could eat them by the handfuls. They are hand harvested olives and they are really yummy. You can cook with these olives or eat them plain.
Black Ripe
Musco uses a unique California curing process that removes the bitterness and gives our olives their smooth, savory flavor, provides the right amount of texture, and produces a rich, dark-brown color. Using sea salt rather than iodized salt, this curing process requires more time, effort, and expense, but the results distinguish our Black Ripe Olives from all the others.




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Review: This Chick Bakes gourmet cookies

 ThisChickBakes.com welcomes' you to their brand new website where they can finally offer everything that we bake.  As always their products are made from the finest stuff we can find.

Christina's voice:
ThisChickBakes.com offers many different types of cookies,cupcakes and bars for every occasions. I got to try out a sample box from them and was very satisfied on the way this product was shipped and packaged. There was tons of blue tissue paper, and nicely ribbon to close the box shit. The cookies were individually wrapped in there plastic, with a label on each cookie, to describe amazing ingredient. Each cookie was freshly baked, tasted really good.

•  This Chick Bakes is on Twitter so head over to follow.
• This Chick Bakes is on Facebook, head over to become a fan.

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Giveaway Country bob

If you have been on Facebook you have probably seen all the talk about "Country Bob's All Purpose Sauce."   I know I was curious so when they offered bloggers a chance to review it, I jumped at the chance.   I also liked how it says right on the label, "Christ is our CEO!"

My first opportunity to try it was a burger.   My husband tried to put the sauce on while grilling.  He was adding it to frozen burgers.   It did absorb in as the burgers thawed and it gave it a sweet A1 Sauce sauce type of flavor.    

The second was on Kielbasa    I tried it as a dipping sauce.   I must say it was pretty good.   Tastes like a mix of Heinz 57 with a smokey favor.  The sauce is thinner than ketchup.   

Wanna try some for yourself?  

Thesavingswife.com was offered two bottles to giveaway.    

Enter the giveaway below for 2 bottles of Country Bobs All Purpose Sauce.  Don't wanna wait?  You can go to your local Walmart to purchase it or Country Bobs Website. 

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Review: Better Batter products

 Better Batter Gluten Free Flour is the brainchild of Naomi Poe, and quite literally an answer to prayer. READ MORE

Christina's Voice:

•  Better Batter Gluten free fudge brownie mix ended up being the first product that i tried out. It was so delicious and my brownies were really fudge/soft to which is something i love with a big glass of milk. one mix even makes a generous 9X13 pan. All i needed was water, oil and eggs.  Retail Value $7.50

• Better Batter Gluten Free Pancake & Biscuit mix was a simple product to use. I would have to say its just the same as that Bisquick mix i use to use. I can make waffles, pancakes and biscuits with this mix. Retail value $14.50

• Better Batter Gluten Free Chocolate Cake mix is was very chocolatey and tasty. Just add water, oil and egg . I love how it fluffed up like a cake does and every bite was worth it. Retail Value $7.50.

• Better Batter Gluten free yellow cake mix is about the same at the chocolate mix but its yellow cake mix instead. Still need the same products water, oil and eggs. retail value $7.50

•  Better Batter Gluten Free Seasoned Flour is used for frying or baking which ever you perfer. They have more than 10 herbs and spices to give your gluten free the best flavor ever. I love somthing that is all combined and making my life easier in the kitchen. Retail value $7.50

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Bzz review: Progresso Recipe starters Cooking sauce

Christina's voice:

I recieved coupons and a can of Progresso recipe Starters cooking sauce, thanks to bzzagent and Progresso. I used the can that came with my package to make a chicken pot pie. It turned out really good and the whole family loved it for lunch. I love Progresso recipe starters they are great cooking sauce, makes cooking fun and easy and more delicious than ever before.

• Like Progresso on Facebook

Thanks to bzzagent i was able to review this item free of charge since im a member.


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Review: George Foreman Grill

The George Foreman® brand is dedicated to providing practical solutions to Knock Out the Fat™ from your favorite foods. From a legendary athlete’s fight for better health, the George Foreman® brand was born as the answer to making everyday foods healthier, leaner and better-tasting – in less time than it takes to prepare and cook them using conventional methods.

Our commitment is to developing innovative cooking products that help consumers create great-tasting food that pleases the palate but with less fat. Our George Foreman® grills strive to make great-tasting foods leaner, faster and more convenient.

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Christina's voice:
The George foreman is a great product to use because it sucks out all that grease from our foods ( like hamburgers) but still leaven us that wonderful juicy ( not to dry ) taste that we all crave.The plate is removable so its easy to wash, even dish washer safe. I love the way this product made our hamburgers taste so good, and actually being a little healthier than frying them in a pan.

Enjoy a delicious and healthy meal with the George Foreman 100-square-inch nonstick grill. This grill features two removable dishwasher safe grill plates. This removable plate grill is large enough for you to cook four burger patties or four eight-ounce chicken breasts at the same time. With a sloped design, this George Foreman 100-square-inch nonstick grill drains away grease and fat while you cook, producing a low-fat and healthy meal. It comes with a dishwasher-safe drip tray.

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Review/Giveaway: Char Crust all american barbecue and Java Buzz

Christina's voice: 
The all american barbecue from Char Crust is amazing on ribs and chicken This product is really yummy. My husband favorit was the Java Buzz which is really sweet and roasty like which he liked it on our pork chops just sprinkled a little here and there and let it cooked.

• . Retail Price: $5.49 each/4 oz. buy now
• Look on how to use this product here
• Find stores near you that carry the product.

How Char Crust® (the seasoning) became Char Crust® (the company)
My dad's legendary Chicago steakhouse, Al Farber's, is where it all started in 1957. Thick prime steaks with sizzling charred crusts, bursting with juicy flavor, were the signature of our restaurant. When diners would literally beg to take our seasonings home, we knew we had a winner! That time and those flavors are captured in our two original dry rubs: Original Hickory Grilled (originally called just Char Crust®) and Roto Roast.

After Dad retired and closed the restaurant in 1977, we continued to make Char Crust® and Roto Roast dry rub seasonings, selling them to many restaurants in Chicago. As chefs took jobs in other cities, they took our dry rubs with them, and next thing you know, they were being used in restaurants all over the country.



Dont miss out on the amazing giveaway:
 kit of 3 packages (Original Hickory Grilled, Roasted Garlic Peppercorn, Ginger Teriyaki) as long as you live 48 contiguous United States, then you have a chance to win =) GOODLUCK!!<>



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Review: Chef Rick's Chicken Paprikash Sauce

On July 18, 2011 we took our Chicken Paprikash to the web and made it available to our customers, allowing you to make perfect paprikash every time.
A chicken paprikash recipe scaled for use at homes or restaurants.
A large paprikash soup recipe for restaurants. 
A recipe for our chicken paprikash sauce, that is simply poured over chicken and spaetzles (or noodles) to make a perfect paprikash dinner.
A recipe for kid friendly paprikash noodles.

Christina’s voice:
Chef Rick’s Chicken Paprikash Seasoning comes in ready to use pouches and makes your chicken taste delicious. It’s perfect paprikash every time no more messy roux’s or slurries.


Chef Rick's Chicken Paprikash Seasoning is a unique blend of seasonings that will allow you to create perfect paprikash... every time.

Our seasonings will thicken the sauce for you, thereby eliminating the need for any messy roux's or slurries.



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Review/Giveaway Virgin coconut Oil -tropical Traditions

Tropical Traditions is America's Source for Coconut Oil! Tropical Traditions provides organic foods grown on family farms, non-toxic household products, and organic based skin care products.Read more on how it was discovered. or feel free to watch the video from youtube below.

Christina's Voice:
This would be the Traditions gold label Virgin Coconut oil that i use to help cook my Coconut Fried Shrimp. I just replaced the vegetable oil with the virgin coconut oil and yummy!!! I have provided the ingredients and how to cook below. for other great recipes using the Virgin coconut oil click here

Directions

• In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Stir in water and oil until smooth. Place coconut in another bowl. Dip shrimp into batter, then coat with coconut.
• In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry shrimp, a few at a time, for 3 minutes or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
• In a small saucepan, heat marmalade and honey; stir until blended. Serve with shrimp. Yield: 4 servings.

 Tropical Traditions provided me with a free sample of this product to review, and I was under no obligation to review it if I so chose.  Nor was I under any obligation to write a positive review or sponsor a product giveaway in return for the free product.


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Win 1 quart of  Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil!

Tropical Traditions is America's source for coconut oil. Their Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil is hand crafted in small batches by family producers, and it is the highest quality coconut oil they offer. You can read more about how virgin coconut oil is different from other coconut oils on their website: What is Virgin Coconut Oil? You can also watch the video they produced about Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil:

Tropical Traditions also carries other varieties of affordable high quality coconut oil. Visit their website to check on current sales, to learn about the many uses of coconut oil, and to read about all the  advantages of buying coconut oil online. Since the FDA does not want us to discuss the health benefits of coconut oil on a page where it is being sold or given away, here is the best website to read about the health benefits of coconut oil.

Review: Tuscan Herb Olive Oil and Aceto 4 leaf Balsamic Vinegar

                      What's more, we are among a handful of stores with access to a broad selection of the freshest extra virgin olive oils in the United States. We also offer an expansive array of perfectly-aged, plain and flavored imported Balsamic Vinegars of Modena. We are continually expanding our line, with over 50 distinct oil and vinegar varietals offered today. We are committed to sourcing the best oils and vinegars through our deep relationships with artisans and small batch producers worldwide, including award-winning oils that have taken Silver, Gold and Best of Show medals. Our extra virgin olive oils, balsamic vinegars, spices and culinary sauces make excellent gifts for any food-lovers and health-conscious friends and family members. Order online today!

product review: tropical tradtions: virgin coconut oil

Tropical Traditions is America's Source for Coconut Oil! Tropical Traditions provides organic foods grown on family farms, non-toxic household products, and organic based skin care products.Read more on how it was discovered. or feel free to watch the video from youtube below.

Christina's Voice:
This would be the Traditions gold label standard Virgin Coconut oil that i use to help cook my Coconut Fried Shrimp. I just replaced the vegetable oil with the virgin coconut oil and yummy!!! I have provided the ingredients and how to cook below. for other great recipes using the Virgin coconut oil click here

Directions

• In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Stir in water and oil until smooth. Place coconut in another bowl. Dip shrimp into batter, then coat with coconut.
• In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry shrimp, a few at a time, for 3 minutes or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
• In a small saucepan, heat marmalade and honey; stir until blended. Serve with shrimp. Yield: 4 servings.

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Prize: quart of coconut oil
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Ingredients

• 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1-1/4 cups cornstarch
• 6-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
• 1-1/2 cups cold water
• 1/2 teaspoon canola oil Virgin coconut oil
• 2-1/2 cups flaked coconut
• 1 pound uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• Additional oil for deep-fat frying
• 1 cup orange marmalade
• 1/4 cup honey