9.08.2012

Torani Naturally Flavored Syrups

Torani Syrups in Honey Vanilla, Brown Sugar Cinnamon, Red Velvet Cake, Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough and Pumpkin Spice
It all started about 8 years ago when I wandered into a local pâtisserie for a simple cup of coffee. While waiting for a fresh brew, I glanced up behind the counter top only to find about 50 sparkling bottles of Torani syrups all neatly lined up. I had to inquire, "What on earth is Torani?!" Without hesitation the girl working the counter insisted I picked a flavor (couldn't even tell you what I chose back then) and she poured a shot in my coffee. WOAH, heavenly. 

Torani manufactures both natural sugar and sugar free syrups, and thankfully BOTH varieties taste as natural as can be!!!  I've tasted coffee syrups from Starbucks and DD and although flavorful, there's something lacking. Torani syrups make for a sweet addition to almost any drink imaginable--hot coffee, iced coffee, teas, smoothies, cocktails, mocktails, whatever! You can even add them to foods (desserts, breakfasts, salad dressings, sauces--yum.) If you can imagine a flavor, I can almost guarantee they manufacture it. Watermelon, Cupcake, Salted Caramel, Caramel Apple, even Bacon?! Yeah, bacon. Check their website here for a full run down of their product line.

The average bottle runs around $7.95. Purchase in bulk and save even more! 3-packs run you at $7.35 a bottle and a 12-pack, less than $7 a bottle. Bottles are large and last a long time; all you really need is 2 tablespoons to sweeten a cup of coffee. Torani has my vote!

9.03.2012

Kim's Magic Pop

Kim's Magic Pop Snacks in Whole Wheat, Cheddar and Strawberry
So maybe you're looking to throw together a quick breakfast, add an extra something to your lunch, snack on something without overindulging, whatever it may be. Kim's Magic Pops are fresh popped grain snacks that are the solution to any meal! These light and airy yet crisp are a health-conscious consumer's dream come true (low carb, low sodium, fat free, sugar free!) The first time I even saw these babies were about 3 years ago and I've been buying them ever since. These are great because they legit lend themselves to any meal any time of day. Breakfast, top them with peanut butter and bananas. Lunch or dinner, crush them up on a salad. Dessert, crumble over ice cream. When snack attacks strike, they're the perfect sub for any potato chip or cracker and their low-cal, high nutrient content can't be beat (15-20 cals a pop!) The flaves are endless--original, onion, whole wheat, and potato to satisfy the savory craving, and on the sweet side? Strawberry and cinnamon! They even kicked out a new sweet potato flavor for Fall! Any specialty food stores will probably carry them, one in particular happens to be Uncle Giuseppe's Marketplace. They're priced perfectly $2.50/pack and the direct site gives you the option to purchase in bulk. Happy snacking!