Food and beverages we love!
By Carla Snuggs
Happy December, my foodie friends! It's time for a roundup of some of the BEST foodie products tried by me (or contributors) throughout the months of November. I am so happy to share them with you!
Copper Cow Pour Over Kit
Copper Cow’s Pour Over Kits makes brewing an incredible pour over coffee easy anywhere - all you need is hot water. If you’re going on a picnic, camping or anywhere you want coffee on the fly, it will be so much more enjoyable and easy. It’s great for coffee addicts like me!
UPTIME
UPTIME is a better-for-you energy drink with a clean ingredient panel. It enhances focus without the spike and crash. It does amazing with women as it isn’t hyper masculine in its sleek aluminum bottle, and the energy isn’t “extreme” but instead a smooth flow that restores your natural energy.
Country Archer Meat Bars
Country Archer has launched a new line of collagen meat bars. if you’re a meat eater and looking for new ways to get your collagen boost beyond creams, supplements and powders! I know that meat bars might not be part of your typical beauty routine, but these bars are packed full of collagen peptides, which provide healthier skin & hair, boosted energy input and improved overall gut health. Country Archer meat bars are taking protein back to its primitive state - meat. The bars are packed with 15 grams of protein and made with grass-fed beef, antibiotic-free turkey and pork, and sweetened with only dates. Flavors include: Cayenne Beef, Sweet BBQ Bacon and Herb Citrus Turkey.
Detoxwater
Detoxwater is aloe vera-infused water. One shot of the highest-grade aloe is in each bottle and it is absolutely amazing for hydration, digestion, and skin.
McCrea’s Candies
McCrea’s Candies makes fifteen flavors of luxe caramel. They’re based in Boston and use the finest salts, spirits, and seasonings to produce evocatively-flavored handcrafted l caramel candies in beautiful biodegradable packaging. The company starts with the best butter and sugar and slow cooks it to just the right temperature. Milk from the local dairy is added as are real-food flavorings. From there, McCrea’s handrolls the caramel and sends it through a restored early 20th century cutting and wrapping machine. Some great flavors include Black Lava Sea Salt, Rosemary Truffle Sea Salt, Ginger Fusion and Dark Roasted Mocha.
Grass Fed Coffee
Grass Fed Coffee is the world’s first ready-to-drink butter coffee – sometimes known as bulletproof coffee, this is ideal for Keto dieters, intermittent fasters, and more. The idea is, in addition to energy, you get sustained mental focus and overall clarity while improving your mood. Amazing for a pre or post workout, or even a meal replacement (hence the intermittent fasting).
Bokksu
Bokksu invites curious individuals to explore Japanese Culture through snacks. The only gourmet snack boxed sourced and curated directly from Japan, friends and families love gathering around their Bokksu every month and trying the unique flavors of these premium Japanese snacks! Holiday offerings include The Limited Edition Bokksu x Bento&Co. with a collectible Bento box, The Classic Bokksu and Tasting Bokksu. This month’s theme: Snow Festival - Featuring the Snacks of Hokkaido. Immerse yourself into a winter wonderland of delicious flavors with the Holiday themed Bokksu featuring Hokkaido delicacies. The Holiday Bokksu is the first to feature a pristine white and gold box, with limited edition gourmet Bento boxes available. The December Bokksu features innovative new snacks including the Mimosa of Snow White Chocolate and Cheddar Cheese bars, alongside all-star favorite Bokksu classics. Shop: Bokksu.com
Pereg Naturals Everything But the Bagel Spice Mix
Pereg, the leading purveyor of all-natural exotic spices, wants to shake up the salt and pepper standard. In fact, they think their newest spice mix may forever change the American table and palate – their new Everything But The Bagel Spice Mix. It gives you that irresistible everything bagel taste, without all the carbs. A special mix of natural flavors including onion, garlic, poppy, salt, and three kinds of sesame seeds, you can jazz up practically everything with it. Stir it into plain cream cheese for a flavor burst. Sprinkle it on grilled meats, avocado toast, rice, scrambled eggs, salads, chicken, pancakes, and more.
Icelandic Glacial
Icelandic Glacial is naturally alkaline spring water. They just released a line of high-end, sparkling flavors – Elderflower being the first. Elderflower has been huge in the vitamin supplement community AND was the flavor of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s wedding cake, so it’s really popular right now.
Bodamix
If you have a hard time meeting your water intake for the day, Bodamix is the solution. They’re mixes containing dehydrated fruits, veggies, and herbs that can be used to infuse water. The founder created BODAMIX to help others like herself that drank barely any water due to its bland taste. These mixes were made so that it would be convenient like tea, tasty like fresh fruit infused water, but would last longer. Just add the pretty mixes to water and enjoy. no carbs, no added sugar, no preservatives, no artificial colors & zero calories. It's just fruits, veggies & herbs!
Stryve Biltong
Stryve: is the world’s #1 biltong brand. Move over jerky – this high-quality, cured beef snack is all-natural, high in protein, low in sugar, and has a clean ingredient panel. The perfect snack!
Have you tried any of these products? Leave a comment below.
Disclaimer: Press samples were provided by the brand/PR for editorial consideration, product testing, photography and honest review.
