I am an big lover of fig jam and this fig jam has a very unique flavor. Kind of a mix between the light kadoda figs and the dark mission figs. Must try it!
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Casa Giulia Fig (Fichi) Fienst Preserve
I am an big lover of fig jam and this fig jam has a very unique flavor. Kind of a mix between the light kadoda figs and the dark mission figs. Must try it!
Cascadian Farm Organic Chewy Granola Bar, Vanilla Chip, 6-Count Bars (Pack of 6)
I bought these at Whole Foods the other day because they were out of the regular chocolate chip ones. Mmmmm. They smell heavenlykind of coconutty. They taste so good. MMMMMmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm. Well done, Cascadian Farms.
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They have an artificial vanilla taste; however, because they taste so much like rice krispy treats, it doesn't matter that they don't taste like vanilla.If you want to try them first, then look in your local grocery store. Most Krogers have them in the organic foods section.I love these granola bars. I love that they're organic and they taste so sweet and decadent.
PROS:
Full of little vanilla chips all throughout the bar.
So flavorful, very sweet. Satisfies my biggest sweet tooth.
Organic
Soft and easy to chew.
CONS:
Very sticky and messy to eat. Kids are sure to be covered in the stickiness.
I keep these around for a late-night snack when I want something sweet. Yummy!
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Your satisfaction with this granola bar will likely be relative to your appreciation of tasty treats, tolerance for sugar and definition of a snack. If you want a low sugar item, look elsewhere. If you are merely looking for a quick and tasty snack (and you can confine yourself to one bar), this may be a great bar for you.Summary of likes:
1) Good taste
2) Portable and easy to pack
3) Good snack for those who cannot consume nuts
Summary of dislikes:
1) There is not much that is nutritional value to this bar. It has a high sugar content and low fiber.
For more details on the above points, please read on.
What I like about this bar:
1) The taste Wow! For a granola bar the taste is phenomenal. If you are a vegetarian and cannot eat Rice Krispy treats because of gelatin, this is a very good substitute. These bars have a light marshmallow type flavor and the chips add contrast to the granola.
2) Portable and easy to pack If you try to stay aware of your daily calorie intake, it is always great to have easy to carry snacks with their calories clearly labeled. Who has time to count out the exact number of pretzels that comprise 140 calories? That is part of the appeal of a granola bar. You've got a 140 calorie food item that can be placed in a purse or coat pocket and you are out the door.
3) No nuts -for those that cannot consume nuts, this bar is nut free.
What is questionable about this bar:
1) This is a snack/treat bar and nothing else This is not a healthful nutrition bar. The product packaging does not necessarily say this is healthful. It does use the word "wholesome" and boasts "8 grams of whole grains". These notations along with the presence of granola may make some think this is a really healthy treat. But it's not. The bar has low fiber (1g) and very high sugar for a 140 calorie bar (13 grams).
If you use snacks to hold you over, you probably should find a snack with at least 4 grams of fiber. The 1 gram is not going to tide you over very long.
If you feed these to your kids, there is a good likelihood they will like them. They are pretty sweet and the vanilla chips are a nice touch. But again with the sugar, what else are you giving your kids during the day? Four grams of sugar is equivalent to 1 teaspoon of sugar. So you have about 3 and 1/4 teaspoons in this bar. With everything else your kids consume during the day, (chocolate milk? orange juice? sandwich with jam?), the sugar in this bar may not be worth it to you. Kids usually need 1200 to 1700 calories a day. While there is no prescribed amount of sugar for a kid during the day, I have read that the calories from added sugar should be limited to 10% which, on the low end, would translate to 7 teaspoons of sugar and 11 teaspoons on the high end.
Summary:
Cascadian Farms has created a very tasty, imitation Rice Krispy treat. Props to the company for not saying this was a health or nutrition bar on the box. I am reviewing this as a treat bar and as a treat, it is pretty tasty. If it were being reviewed for health, I would not be able to give it four stars as it has high sugar and low fiber so it won't hold you over for hours until your next meal.
These granola bars are made in the United States.
Birch Benders Gluten Free Pancake Mix, Short Stack (Single Serving) (Pack of 12)
This product has been such a blessing. We live in the high mountains and during winter storms getting to the grocery store is questionable. This product just requires water and you have the tatiest griddle cakes. Add butter and syrup. Comfort food at it's best. Great for camping, travel and a Sunday morning. Everyone should try them once. I chose the gluten free because of my child's autism disorder.
Go Raw 100% Organic Live Granola Cereal, 1 Pound Bags (Pack of 2)
I purchased one bage of this product from my local health food store. I am not a raw-foodist, but I am intrigued by the raw food lifestyle and have been curious about trying new raw food products. I have not developed the patience to sprout and deyhydrate my own foods, so I bought this raw granola to see if it would be worth the investment.The taste is nothing spectacular, and the texture is dry and crunchy. I do enjoy eating it plain, though it is not at all sweet, even with the addition of the raisins and dates. The fruit pieces are quite hard and take a while to chew. I normally eat the granola mixed into plain greek yogurt with fresh blueberries. It seems that it is easy to digest and, despite the carb count, does not cause my energy level to drop rapidly like other cereals tend to do.
I would recommend this product for anyone looking to a healthy alternative to regular granola.
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The whole family enjoys this granola, both in yogurt and plain. Really great, although a bit pricey.Read Best Reviews of Go Raw 100% Organic Live Granola Cereal, 1 Pound Bags (Pack of 2) Here
After reading Nourishing Traditions: The Cookbook that Challenges Politically Correct Nutrition and the Diet Dictocratswe stopped buying commercially processed cereal. However, we all missed the convenience of having a quick breakfast / snack food on hand. For that reason, I was very happy when I discovered this brand in my local organic / natural grocery store. I moved to buying it on Amazon since with four of us in the house, we were going through these little bags kind of quick. The cereal is very tasty not too sweet and gives a nice crunch. Holds up well in milk. I wish Amazon offered more of the varieties that the company provides through the Subscribe and Save program which is what I use to purchase it.This cereal can also be used to make other things. One time, I added some puree'd pear and dates to it and made it into a kind of crunchy mush thing. It was really good! Another time when my daughter didn't finish eating it, I blended it up and added more milk, a banana, eggs, and some honey and made it into pancakes those came out absolutely fabulous.
I do think that you have to be used to eating this type of food for awhile before you'll enjoy this cereal. If your last bowl of cereal was the Frosted Flakes you ate this morning, then you may not enjoy this one.
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Although I do not strictly follow a raw-food diet, I had the urge to try this granola to determine whether it was worth continuing to invest my money in the product. The granola does have a bland taste and I could not possibly eat it by itself. To eat the granola, I combine a quarter cup of oats, a quarter cup of my favorite Nature's Path granola (Pumpkin-Flax granola), and a quarter cup of the raw granola and I add to all these a cup of hot milk. Combining the raw granola with a naturally sweetened granola/cereal is the perfect way to consume this product and get its health benefits. Go Raw 100% Organic Live Granola Cereal is not the tastiest granola cereal, but it is very nutritious and healthy.
A Taste of Thai Quick Meal Peanut Noodles Gluten Free -- 5.25 oz
Please note that this item can be bought much cheaper:A Taste of Thai Peanut Noodles Quick Meal, 5.25-Ounce Boxes (Pack of 6)
I love these Thai meals. I love Thai food in general. These quick meals taste remarkably good and are done in just a few minutes. I also like that you can use these and mix them with other stuff to provide a lot of variation.
For the Thai Peanut noodles, for instance, you can add a few pieces of chicken, pork, meatballs, shrimp, or beansprouts. Or add extra crushed peanuts. You can cook the noodles separate from the sauce and serve them both.
A tip: break the noodles first, or else they will not be completely immersed in the water and cook unevenly. Stir well before you place it in the microwave, then microwave for 4 minutes and stir again, then 1 more minute in the microwave. If you add ingredients adjust the time as needed. After taking them out let it sit for a minute to allow the noodles to finish.
Note that this item on Amazon is actually cheaper then buying them in the grocery store. Even including shipping!
Also try the Red Curry and Coconut Ginger flavors, they are just as great. The Pad Thai flavor is perhaps my least favorite, but still very good.
Recommended!!
Red Raspberry Sugar Free Jam
A friend suggested the Nature's Hollow jams, but I saw that this was a little less expensive, and it seemed so natural, being made on a farm! I was so looking forward to raspberry jam again, having been off sugar for awhile. This was a huge disappointment... really not good! I could not taste raspberries, more an off flavor, probably the xylitol or the monocalcium phosphate. I ordered 2 jars that really are not worth eating! So, I'm planning to order Nature's Hollow, which is getting consistently good reviews!
Pamela's Products Gluten and Wheat Free Baking and Pancake Mix -- 24 oz
I always get this to make my pancakes. I'm not allergic to gluten but this products makes good pancakes. My husband and love it!
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Kaya Foods Buckwheat Granola, Cherry, 12-Ounce
I tried with trepidation as many of my experimentations with "sprouted healthy snacks" have ended badly. I usually couldn't get past the taste, sometimes it was the texture and sometimes the detrimental effect on my digestive system of a few of them.I had none of those problems here. I loved the taste and crunch and was pleased with how it didn't seem to send my glycemic levels shooting through the roof. I just felt healthier eating this as a snack plain/or with milk/or sprinkled on yogurt.. will repurchase in the future albeit the price makes me somewhat hesitant. I do highly recommend, however...
Organic Ancient Grain Oatmeal - 3 Pack
This cereal made prevention magazines list of the top 10 most nutritious cereals. It's good & a change of pace from regular oatmeal but for those of us that cannot handle dairy or for people like my vegan son it does have whey protein in it. That isn't something I would normally expect for a grain cereal.update in 2012. It is now vegan, they changed it & it is only whole grains now.
Best way to start your morning!