I was looking for a way subtle way to be a little more creative with my hummus and these crackers did the trick. The nice mix of seeds on top of the crackers with the parsley and lemon garnish were all I needed.
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Venus 8-Grain Organic Flatbread, Mediterranean Delight 5-Ounce Boxes (Pack of 6)
I was looking for a way subtle way to be a little more creative with my hummus and these crackers did the trick. The nice mix of seeds on top of the crackers with the parsley and lemon garnish were all I needed.
Beignet Mix by Cafe du Monde (1.75 pound)
I recently took my first trip to New Orleans and HAD to learn how to make beignets!! So.. I purchased the box and started making them at home. This box is perfect if you're just starting to learn how to make beignets for the first time. I've seen quite a few videos online on how to make them from scratch, but if you want quick beignets that you don't want to wait for the dough to rise, this box of beignet mix is what you need on hand.
Walters Homemade Honey Almond Nougat, 4-Ounce Packages (Pack of 4)
I've bought this nougat in England and brought it home, so was delighted to find I could buy it here. The nougat is delicious -not too sweet and very tasty! And it was fresh and soft when it arrived, and well packed by the shipper.
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I personally hope the almond in it are not big chunks but tiny pieces. And it's a little too sweet.Read Best Reviews of Walters Homemade Honey Almond Nougat, 4-Ounce Packages (Pack of 4) Here
Blush (Vintner's Reserve)
I have been making wine from wine kits for six years. During that time I have made close to 40 different batches of wine. For the most part I've made various reds and some whites. Not too long ago I decided to try the Vintner's Reserve blush. I did this because I've always had excellent results with the Vintner's Reserve kits. I was not disappointed. This is a great blush, one that goes especially good with seafoods or as a refreshing drink on a warm evening.The Vintner's Reserve wine kits are easy to make. It's a four-step process that begins with mixing, followed a week or so later by racking from the primary fermenter into the carboy. (If possible, purchase a plastic carboy. They are far lighter in weight and therefore easier to use.) Two weeks or so after that comes adding the stabilizing agents and degassing the wine. In another three weeks or so the wine is ready to bottle. (It's not a bad idea to do a secondary-racking during that three-week period to ensure greater clarity, but it's not absolutely necessary.) Each step takes somewhere around half an hour (except the bottling, which is closer to an hour), including the sanitizing of the equipment and cleanup.
So, in six or seven weeks from when you open the kit you'll have approximately 30 750ML bottles of wine, which cost less than $2.50 each, but are the quality of wines that retail at several times that amount. The biggest problem is patience: You'll be tempted to start drinking the wine immediately. Wait a few months. It gets better with age.
[FFP] Mia's Kitchen Balsamic Vinegar, 2 Count
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Background:First, let me say I am NOT a foodie or a balsamic connoisseur. However, I do love balsamic vinegar. As I am also frugal, I usually buy the mid-priced (cheaper) stuff at my local grocery store, so I usually have it with oil on my salads, as the variety I usually get needs the oil to mellow it out a bit. I knew there were better ones out there, but I am always afraid to spend too much on something I haven't tried my frugal nature shudders a the thought of wasting money on something disappointing. And with balsamic, it can get really pricey.
I discovered Mia's Kitchen balsamic on a recent trip staying at a friend's house. I was immediately in love with this balsamic, and a bit sheepishly ended up using my friend's entire bottle over the course of two weeks. Before I left, I bought her a replacement bottle at her local Safeway, and vowed to seek it out when I got home.
I used it on my saladsit was great alone and I didn't need the oil to mellow it out. I also used it on fresh peaches and strawberries, and as a sauce straight out of the bottle for pork. All delicious, and miles beyond what I had been used to.
When I got home from my trip, I was disappointed that our local Safeway didn't have it, but was delighted to find it here on Amazon and for less than I had paid for my friend's replacement bottle bonus!
I gave it four stars because of the condition it arrived in. When I opened my shipment, it seemed hastily packaged (there was very little cushioning material beyond the bottle's form-fitting hard paper cocoon), and one of the bottles had leaked a bit on the packaging, which alarmed me at first.
However, no glass was broken, and while the neck of the bottle was a bit sticky, the seal and the contents of the bottle seemed fine, and I've gone through about half of the bottle with no ill effects. I didn't notify the company, so cannot attest to the customer service, except that it did arrive well within the expected time frame.