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Ipanema Valley Review

Ipanema Valley works with small family farms in the Cachoeiras de Macacu and Minas Gerais province of Brazil. Together, developers produce and market a robust superfood identified as "banana mass" by concentrating bananas down by 80 per cent to increase nutrient density and flavor.

Many of the bananas we use are rejected by the grocery stores because of their cosmetic value. What Ipanema Valley does, is   pay the farmers for what is rejected, giving them a revenue for what they would have to throw away. And then, by making banana mass products, Ipanema Valley turns this so-called "waste" into value. As a result, food waste is being reduced, losses become profits, and something innovative and delicious is being shared by the world!

This is who Ipanema Valley is, and as a snack for after dinner tonight, I get to try their little banana treasures.

From Ipanema Valley, I received three flavors of what they call, SquareBananas 2GO. In each bag you get individual squares of the banana snack. You would never believe in this tiny square there is one whole banana. What is it? A banana with a new shape, and packed with wonderful nutritional values. They are the perfect snack for on the go, great for kids lunches, and great for a nibble before a great work out. The only ingredients, in these square Banana2GO, snacks, are, one hundred percent "Bananas". These snacks are the new, standard for a energy bar, and a snack for kiddies at the same time. You will feel great knowing that you are eating a eco friendly superfood. The snack will last up to one year, a regular banana can't do that. The snacks are great to keep on hand for any time of the day, and safe for diabetics as well. The texture is soft and chewy, and really does still taste like a banana. Best part is how convenient they are. This product replaces the real banana which has a short shelf life.

The other bag that Ipanema Valley sent to me, was square bananas 2GO with coconut. Just saying the name, makes my mouth water. This is another healthy snack, that can be taken with you where ever you go. Outside, or inside, they make a quick and healthy snack to grab. Think of it as the new banana! With only two ingredients in the square, a whole banana and dried coconut, how can you go wrong. Each bag is vegan, gluten free, has not sugar added, low sodium, paleo, and is has heart healthy fiber. The taste is rich, and creamy, and soft to chew. You can hide them in your office desk for a quick pick me up, pack them in the kids lunches, or just use them as a snack. These are so much better then carrying a real banana, that would get squished and bruised. And every one you eat you can feel great that you are supporting farms.

The final bag in the box from Ipanema Valley, was their squares banana and pineapple. Another vegan, gluten free healthy alternative to a real banana. These are so much easier to eat to. There's no peel to look for a place to throw away when you out, no smashed up banana in your lunch bag, and they are delicious. And the best part, you are helping to turn waste into profits. The taste of the banana and pineapple combo makes you think of a banana split on a warm summer day. The banana pineapple, is as soft and chewy as the others. Almost melts in your mouth! All the square banana 2Go snacks are so convenient, you will not be disappointed. In every square bite you get a satisfying taste of a sweet fruit flavor snack, that could be very addictive. So when you fall in love with them, and don't want to share, hide the bag!

 If you would like to know more about these superfood snacks from Ipanema Valley, visit them online or on Amazon. You'll feel glad knowing you are not only helping farms, but offering delicious healthy snacks to your loved ones.

www.ipanemavalley.com

Disclaimer: Momzdailyscoops has personally reviewed the product listed above. Momzdailyscoops has not received any monetary compensation for her review. Momzdailyscoops did receive a free product to try out so Momzdailyscoops could evaluate and use it for her review. Momzdailyscoops thoughts & opinions in this review are unbiased & honest and your opinions may differ.

Regina's Farm Kitchen Fruit Spread Review

      Today, like Regina from "Regina's Farm Kitchen", I am going to be inspired to cook        some recipes, including her Fig Orange Black Pepper fruit spread. 

This is the product I received today, a jar of Regina's Farm Kitchen fig orange black pepper artisan fruit spread. Now I have had fresh figs, fig jam, but this is my first taste at fir orange black pepper. But I am excited to try it in my recipes today. But first a little back story on how Regina's Farm Kitchen Started.

This is how Regina Nekola Hild, had a calling to be back in the kitchen, after a very successful past, as far as employment. Regina founded Regina 's Farm Kitchen in her family kitchen in Dunwoody, GA, in 2016. Regina 's Farm Kitchen emphasizes unrestrained quality throughout the hands-on process of sourcing, producing, packaging and labeling, their small batch, artisan jams, spreadable fruits and delicious baked goods. At Regina's Farm Kitchen, they believe in local sourcing, buying from the finest suppliers available in Georgia. Georgia-grown production is always their priority and the first choice in produce. Regina's Farm Kitchen, is a proud members of Georgia Grown!

Regina's Farm Kitchen sent over to me a jar of their FigOrange Black Pepper fruit spread, and I am going to incorporate it into three dish's. This particular fruit spread is a seasonal flavor, made with fresh crack black pepper, figs, and orange flavors.

 The first thought was to incorporate the Fig Orange Black Pepper fruit spread into my dinner meal. And first up was a appetizer of goat cheese fig orange black pepper, on bruschetta. When you first open the jar it smells so inviting, with a aroma of not one but all the ingredients. The fig orange black pepper fruit spread, paired wonderfully with the goat cheese. A little dollop went a long way, and was enjoyed by everyone at the dinner table. In each bite of the bruschetta, you could taste nothing but the yummy taste of this homemade product. Who would ever think to add black pepper to a fig fruit spread. But guess what it works, and does not over power the fig taste. All the ingredients are beautifully melded. The taste is sweet and savory at the same time, and with cheese it was over the top delicious.

Continuing on, I decided to top my baked chicken quarters with the Regina's Farm Kitchen Fig Orange Black Pepper fruit spread. Great Idea! As far as seasoning for my chicken dish, there was only a pinch of sea salt on each quarter, and near the end of the cooking, a dollop of the FigOrange Black Pepper fruit spread. The fruit spread gave my dish a very unique taste, and made it look very fancy. You still tasted the sweet and savory Fig Orange Black Pepper fruit spread, in every bite. It glazed the chicken, and held its consistency very well. This fruit spread is paired very well not only with cheese, trying it with other foods works just as well.

The last recipe I wanted to try with the Regina's Farm Kitchen Fig Orange Black Pepper fruit spread, was as a added ingredient in a sticky fig pudding. And it worked! The sticky fig pudding came out and was super moist, and the combo of ingredients of the Fig Orange Black Pepper fruit spread, added all the flavor. It made my cake like recipe burst with so much taste and aromas, you could not wait to dive in for a bite. I served it warm which was even better, and this, brought the taste of the fruit spread out even more. All through my sticky fig pudding when it was sliced you could see the fig seeds, you could taste the hint of oranges, and you got the savory taste of the black pepper. To say the least it was the hit of the night.

If you would like more information on these artesian products from Regina's Farm Kitchen, visit her website. There you will find not only her products, but some other great information, including some recipe ideas.

www.reginasfarmkitchen.com

Disclaimer: Momzdailyscoops has personally reviewed the product listed above. Momzdailyscoops has not received any monetary compensation for her review. Momzdailyscoops did receive a free product to try out so Momzdailyscoops could evaluate and use it for her review. Momzdailyscoops thoughts & opinions in this review are unbiased & honest and your opinions may differ.

FireCreek Snacks Review

After a fantastic dinner, my family got to taste, three flavors of a product, sent over by FireCreek Snacks. And if you love beef and pork sticks, you will love these products.

Are you wondering why these snacks are different, let me tell you!

Ryan Hansen, was tired of reading all the chemical additives and allergens of the fatty, gas station product, beef and pork sticks, that seemed to be available. A case of "choosing the easiest, worse choice." Which is why Ryan, began the FireCreek Jerky Snacks. He needed a snack stick that really tasted like Beef.  As a meat man, of a third generation, he needed to do it perfect, so and understood just how to do it. Simple, fresh ingredients with an excellent taste paired with high quality beef & pork from the USA. Then let the meat be the star and season it with a high quality, easy, but bold flavors and a genuine, hickory smoke. And FireCreek Snacks was born!

The FireCreek snacks are one hundred percent all natural beef and pork sticks. And when I bit into the FireCreek snack, teriyaki flavor, that is what I tasted. A handcrafted all natural, smoky flavored beef and pork snack. There's a hint of sweet, then a following of the hickory smoke, that is in perfect blend. There is a slight crunch, and a easy to chew texture to the FireCreek snack. FireCreek snacks, are the perfect to grab snack for in-between meals, or a grab and go when on the run. They are a perfect size to pack in any lunch, or even put into your pocket. You just have to be aware of one important fact, they can be addictive! These FireCreek snacks, don't compare to your traditional jerky they have a unique taste and flavor all their own. If you are serious about snacks for your family, even your self, these are perfect. They are very low in carbs, and high in protein. There is no gluten, msg, soy, not even dairy.

FireCreek also sent another of their great flavor beef and pork stick, their original. The first thing you notice when you open these FireCreek snacks is there is no greasy texture to them. The original is made with all the same fine healthy ingredients. All you taste is the beef flavors, with the second flavor of hickory smoke. If you are a diabetic these are great snacks, due to there is very low sugar. You can feel confident, that when you hand one to your loved ones you are giving them a healthy premium snack. One thing is for sure, you taste the love and care that went into making these wonderful tasty beef and pork snacks. FireCreek hit the mark, with their products.

The last one ounce beef and pork snack from FireCreek was their flavor called Kicker. This one had a spicy flavor that was just amazing. Again in the background of the taste, you get the hickory smoke, and a little kick of heat. When you taste the FireCreek snacks, there is nothing bland about them. The blend of spices that are used, are a perfect meld, that make them a fresh and clean snack. As far as the kick that you get when you bite into it, is nothing that burns. It's just a perfect amount of spice, that gives the beef and pork snack, the kick. FireCreek snacks, are easy to open, and are a wonderful snack, for your entire family. 

If you are looking for a healthy snack, with great ingredients, great taste, head over to FireCreek's website and learn more about these gems.

firecreeksnacks.com

Disclaimer: Momzdailyscoops has personally reviewed the product listed above. Momzdailyscoops has not received any monetary compensation for her review. Momzdailyscoops did receive a free product to try out so Momzdailyscoops could evaluate and use it for her review. Momzdailyscoops thoughts & opinions in this review are unbiased & honest and your opinions may differ.