Being of Greek descent,my family members and I are BIG fans of really good bread. I still remember waiting patiently for my grandmother's homemade bread to come out of the wood-burning oven in Greece when I was young. She would make several at a time and it was no surprise that they would be gone in a couple of days when the entire clan was over,but I digress. I recently had the opportunity to try a "new"(to me) bread through Bzzagent and I HAD to accept. I have heard of Arnold bread before,but I never dared to try it thinking that it was too "healthy-looking" to taste good. The last time someone(my health-nut brother Niko) gave me something healthy to taste (soy) I almost tossed my cookies! Well, healthfull breads(marketed under the names Arnold,Oroweat and Brownberry) are very healthy indeed. They contain grains, fiber,5 grams of protein,and they are only 80 calories per slice! As I carried the 2 loaves of Arnold oatnut bread to the counter for checkout,I noticed that they were much heavier than the shall-remain-nameless regular white bread that I usually bought. It turns out that it's denser than regular full-of-holes white bread! It also toasts very nicely! It get's crisp and does not easily become soggy which is making me think that I must try to make French toast with it! Also the fiber content in this bread will make you feel satiated longer! It has a pleasant nutty flavor too! The best part is that even the pickiest of eaters in my family love this bread, and it has become a household staple! If you haven't tried it yet,do yourself a favor!
Friday, March 9, 2012
Healthfull Breads
Being of Greek descent,my family members and I are BIG fans of really good bread. I still remember waiting patiently for my grandmother's homemade bread to come out of the wood-burning oven in Greece when I was young. She would make several at a time and it was no surprise that they would be gone in a couple of days when the entire clan was over,but I digress. I recently had the opportunity to try a "new"(to me) bread through Bzzagent and I HAD to accept. I have heard of Arnold bread before,but I never dared to try it thinking that it was too "healthy-looking" to taste good. The last time someone(my health-nut brother Niko) gave me something healthy to taste (soy) I almost tossed my cookies! Well, healthfull breads(marketed under the names Arnold,Oroweat and Brownberry) are very healthy indeed. They contain grains, fiber,5 grams of protein,and they are only 80 calories per slice! As I carried the 2 loaves of Arnold oatnut bread to the counter for checkout,I noticed that they were much heavier than the shall-remain-nameless regular white bread that I usually bought. It turns out that it's denser than regular full-of-holes white bread! It also toasts very nicely! It get's crisp and does not easily become soggy which is making me think that I must try to make French toast with it! Also the fiber content in this bread will make you feel satiated longer! It has a pleasant nutty flavor too! The best part is that even the pickiest of eaters in my family love this bread, and it has become a household staple! If you haven't tried it yet,do yourself a favor!
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Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Torani Flavored Syrup

I recently had the privilege to try two of the countless flavors of Torani flavored syrups through http://www.shespeaks.com/. I was sent one 750 ml original Hazelnut and one sugar free Pumpkin pie flavored syrups to enjoy in my coffee. If you ever wondered how baristas flavor your coffee drinks,look no further.The secret is out! Torani flavored syrups are available in over 120 delicious flavors including sugar free! They are also made with premium ingredients like pure cane sugar and natural flavors. Torani flavored syrups are not only for coffee! You can also easily make Italian sodas,cocktails, flavored lemonades and iced teas.The possibilities are endless!
The directions on the bottle say to add 1-2 tablespoonfuls of Torani flavored syrup to brewed coffee,so I added one tablespoonful.I immediately smelled the delicious aroma rising from my previously drab coffee.It smelled heavenly.I took a taste but the flavor wasn't strong enough for me so I added another tablespoonful(2 total).Ahh perfection! Torani flavored syrups make me feel like a true barista! One thing to note is that you should hold off on adding sugar until you try the coffee after the Torani flavored syrup is added.You might not need to.
So you say you want to try Torani flavored syrup? Just click on the Torani/Shespeaks badge above so that you can receive an exclusive 10% discount today! Torani flavored syrups are also found in most major supermarkets and Amazon.com.Visit http://www.torani.com/ for recipes and pick up a bottle or two today!
Thursday, November 3, 2011
Black Box wine
I have been known to whine for a great glass of wine,but for now I don't have to. I got the chance to try out a great wine through http://www.bzzagent.com/. Black Box wine comes in, as the name says,... a black box! It's the first and only boxed wine I have ever tried. I think it's because of the stigma of boxed wine, you think of low quality,but not with Black Box! It's comparable to if not better than alot of bottled wines I have tried. In fact, it's a winner of 21 gold medals!!! It comes in Sauvignon Blanc, Shiraz, Pinot Grigio, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot, and my personal favorite, Malbec. If you love wine like I do, I guarantee you'll find one that you love.
The box size that I tried is the equivalent of 4 x 750 ml bottles! Fear not, this particular box is specifically designed to keep the wine fresh for a long time! I like to keep one of these in my refrigerator at all times, and they're also excellent for parties! This container is also a great value. It only costs between $20-$25, depending where you live. For the amount of wine you get ,that's an excellent value! For those of you who don't want a container that big, Black Box also comes in tetra-paks, which are much smaller. Where can I find this Black Box wine you ask?
Simply go to http://www.blackbox.com/ and you're sure to find a store near you with their store locater.
You won't regret it!
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