From the category archives:
As you guys know, I’m a Late July fan. At Expo, they were debuting their new Mini-Cookies, which come in Milk and White chocolate.* I tried both, and while I wasn’t wowed by the Milk chocolate version, the White chocolate cookies were amazing. They’re a little different than the full-sized cookies from the company, so [...]
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As you may know by now, I love my maté. I’ve been drinking Guayaki and Pixie maté for a few years now, and it’s made me a happy camper. So, despite my dislike of mass-emailed press releases, when I got a press release about Guayaki’s new San Mateo maté, I actually read it.
I was intrigued [...]
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A few weeks ago I received some samples from Guayaki in the mail, mainly because I wanted to try their new San Mateo maté (more on that later). Also included in the package were a smattering of various maté tea bags. Along with their chai and green tea maté was a tea bag of their [...]
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Have I mentioned before that I have a killer sweet tooth? It’s not that I need dessert frequently, and in fact I generally eschew sweets after meals. My particular brand of sweet tooth hits rarely, but it hits hard. As a result, I love candy. Candy is super-sweet, and my favorites have always involved chocolate [...]
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I’ve been fighting a systemic yeast (candida) overgrowth since July 2007. I won’t bore you with the details except that my diet is very restricted, to put it mildly. For example, I cannot eat any distilled vinegar since it feeds yeast. You’d be surprised how many products contain vinegar. A few [...]
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If you scan the product reviews under “Food & Beverages” here on The Scoop, you will see that I’m a tea fanatic. My husband can verify that when we walk down the tea aisle at Whole Foods, I almost always find a new tea that I must try. I bat my eyelashes at [...]
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I’ve always heard about how sprouting grains is supposed to be better for you, but it hasn’t been until lately that I’ve actually implemented the practice. Frankly, sprouting nuts and grains is a pain in the ass. Okay, it’s not that hard, but I’m incredibly forgetful. I’ve forgotten several batches of almonds or grains soaking [...]
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As you already know, tomorrow is Thanksgiving Day in the US. I’ll be taking the day off tomorrow (as will Jenni), so here are some recipes, tips, and thoughts about Turkey Day from all over the internets.
Grist urges you to have an “organic, local, free-range” Thanksgiving.
Most of us already know this stuff, but it never [...]
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When I feel sick, a natural cure works best for my body in most cases. Several years ago I discovered Traditional Medicinals tea, and they’ve been a staple in my pantry ever since. In particular, Organic Ginger tea is my remedy of choice for an upset stomach. Whether it be indigestion, motion [...]
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Exactly a week ago I reviewed Terra Nostra’s Pocket Chocolates. My review was mixed, though overall it was pretty good. But this past week I was fortunate enough to try another Terra Nostra product, one that changed my chocolate buying habits forever: Terra Nostra’s Ricemilk Choco™ Bar.
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Like Kerry, I, too, am very passionate about Guayakí loose-leaf maté. Specifically, I’m obsessed with Guayakí’s Dark Roast Java Maté. I make this smoky brew in our coffee pot every morning. It is my first task of the day; well, after feeding the cats. Harley and Milo seem to believe they rank higher than maté, [...]
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You might have noticed we’ve reviewed a lot of chocolate. One company I haven’t yet mentioned is Terra Nostra Organic Chocolate. And until today, I hadn’t tasted any of their products. But this afternoon a handful of samples fell into my hand like a gift from heaven, so I figured I’d give them a review. [...]
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