Frozen Bean Frappe Mix Review

 

So for the products I received today, I decided to have a sweet Shoppe party that the adults as well as the Grand kids could enjoy!

The company that sent over these mix's I will use is, Frozen Bean. A specialty company that makes mix's for desserts and beverages.

The ingredients are sourced from around the world, and that is what gives the mix's their special flavors. There are seven product lines, that can be served hot or cold, and has over one hundred yummy mouth watering flavors.

Everyone was excited to get tasting, so let me share you with my fun evening of family and Frozen Bean creations.

First up was the Birthday Cake Mix from Frozen Bean, a Frappe mix. It is caffeine free, and is great as a Frappe or milkshake. Also it's made in the USA, and is gluten free. Very easy to make, with instructions on back of the package to guide you. You grab a blender, the mix, some milk and ice and create. For me, I made a Frozen Bean, Birthday Cake Milk Shake, in mason jar mugs, topped with homemade whip cream and a cherry. Sneaking a taste, so I could share with you, it was the most delicious milk shake. Its nice and decadent and divinely smooth. The flavor is very unique, and made a fun treat for my party tonight. The kids just had so much fun making these!

The next bag from Frozen Bean was called Chocolate Soup, a flavored cocoa mix. But instead of drinking it, I wanted a sweet treat for our party, so I added it into a chocolate soufflé as a ingredient. Then when the soufflé was done, I added some powdered sugar and fresh raspberries. Adding it as a ingredient, gave my soufflé a nice rich cocoa taste, that was very delectable. You could in each bite taste the rich cocoa taste, because the Frozen Bean  mix was the star ingredient for that flavor.

For another treat for the kids and adults, I used Frozen Bean, cookies and cream, and made what else, a cookie and cream ice cream cake with Oreos all through out. It was no different then using the mix for a milk shake, you still got the same flavor profile. It was rich and gave the cookies and cream ice cream cake, all the flavor. The mix it self even had bits of cookies in it. The smell when you open the bag even smells like fresh cookies. The mix is so easy to use, very little ingredients needed, and a blender, and you have a yummy treat that you can cook with or drink.

The next bag from Frozen Bean was the Mermaid Frappe mix, and for the adults I made some colada's with it. Adding some baileys Irish cream to the mix, blending it up with vanilla ice cream, then serving it with a cherry on top. A nice adult drink, using Frozen Bean Mermaid Frappe mix. This just goes to show you how versatile the mix's are. The taste and the color are so playful and fun, and every one is just enjoying them. The taste is just so smooth and creamy, a very divine mix, that is very versatile. The taste is blue raspberry, and gave me a stunning look for my colada's.

Next I made a few Latte's with Frozen Bean, sea salt and caramel. For these I made them in glass mugs, so you could be tempted to drink when you saw the rich chocolate waiting for you. It has ribbons of caramel, with a touch of sea salt in the mix, that gives a nice blend of sweet and salty taste. A real party in your mouth. Then topped the drink with homemade whip cream, and a swirl of caramel. Now you can make these hot or cold, either way if you love caramel, you will love this mix. The taste is just heavenly. In each bag you are able to get two servings. Which made it perfect for my party. For having sea salt, the drink is not overly salty at all, and has a great caramel flavor to it.

The last bag the kids were excited about, and it was the Frozen Bean, Unicorn Frappe. For that I also put into clear glass's so you could see how the white powder mix turns magically blue. Then topped it with homemade whip cream and little candy colored jimmy dots. I can't say enough how easy these mix's are to use. The kids can even do it themselves. You can use a blender, or a nutri bullet to make these, and they turn out perfect. The aroma when you pour it smells just like bubble gum. The taste even resembles bubble come. Kids and adults will really enjoy them.

If you want some great tasting Frappe Mix's and other Mix's check Frozen Bean out on their website or Amazon. They are really yummy and fun to make.

 

www.thefrozenbean.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. Camera and lighting might effect appearance of product/products.

BEER BRAISED COLLARD GREENS

 

Try my recipe for beer braised collard greens. A twist I love to put on them. You will love it.

 

Ingredients:

2 tbl olive oil

1 medium onion

2 cloves garlic

12 oz beer (a beer like Coors' Blue Moon works, or a Belgian White)

2 cups vegetable broth (or 1-2 bouillon cubes with 2 cups water)

1 lb collard greens

1 tbl  brown sugar

1/2 tsp red pepper flakes

Cracked black pepper to taste

 

Chop the onion and chop the garlic. Cook in a big pot of olive oil over medium heat until softened. Wash the greens of collar and cut the roots. Break the mixture into 2 inch bits. Add liquor, vegetable broth, collar greens, brown sugar, red pepper flakes and black pepper to the bath. Place the lid on top and let the pot boil. When the pot starts to simmer, stir it all and put the lid back on top. Decrease heat to low and simmer until the collards are as soft as you want (it can be about 20 minutes and 2 hours). Mix in every 15 minutes or so. Love it!

Copper Kettle Bakery Review

 

I love getting to experience new foods, ones I can create, and others I do reviews for. And today, was another first for my family and I with products sent over from a company called, Copper Kettle Bakery, Welsh baked goods.

Now when I opened the box, I thought oh my! These cookies are huge! But to my surprise, they were not cookies, they were Welsh cakes.

The box of goodies was as good as, the Company's start was inspiring. Helen, who grew up in South Wales, ate these delights in the mornings. She shares with you how she watched and helped her Mum and Grandmother make these treasures, and how the giant Copper tea kettle would be boiling away, to enjoy tea with them. It was her dream to one day open a bakery, and it would be called Copper Kettle Bakery. But after a the loss of her Mum, and getting laid off, and making these yummy Welsh cakes for her own children, she soon realized her dream was about to come true. Everyone around her just fell in love with her, Welsh Cakes. And it was from there that we can now enjoy them in our own kitchen's, with our own family and friends.

Welsh cakes, just so you know, are the size of a large chubby cookie, made with some ingredients similar to scones, however cooked like a pancake on a griddle. They are the most mouthwatering delights, not to sweet, and very unique. To the Welsh, they are very well known. Great for a morning breakfast, or as a dessert treat. Serve warm or cold, they are a wonderful treat. A very versatile product that can be split and spread with jam, or served with a dollop of ice cream on top, how ever you wish to eat and serve them. Each Welsh cake is made in the traditional way, in small batch's, which ensures freshness and quality.

So to eat these wonderful Welsh cakes, I gathered the family around, made everyone a nice hot cup of tea, and tasted away.

The first one that we all took a piece of was the Copper Kettle, chocolate chip Welsh cake. It was very moist, but yet still held together, with out crumbling. It was buttery, and smooth, just melted in your mouth, leaving you the chocolate chips to savor and enjoy. We did warm this one up for a bit, and it was just wonderful. The pretty package that the Welsh cakes came in was ready for gift giving if you decided so. Each set sent over had a total of six Welsh cakes in them. I must warn you, they can become very addictive. You can also split them open and spread them with your favorite jam, maybe some honey, or what ever you choose, but just as tasty plain. They are just the most sophisticated bakery product, and very elegant to serve to your family and friends. They tasted good with a warm cup of tea, but also would be great with a nice cup of hot coffee. They also make a heavenly item to include in a tea party.

The next Welsh cake, from Copper Kettle, was the Apple crisp. This handmade gourmet cake is a traditional breakfast food in Wales, and after you taste one you will just fall in love. The taste. and the texture have such a distinctive taste, that is nectar to your lips. The Welsh cakes are so perfectly crafted, not overly sweet at all, and filled with yummy dried apples. And their appearance is so pretty, they would look amazing on a buffet table, or to serve on a special Holiday as dessert. The exquisite Welsh cakes just melt in your mouth like butter. They also hold up very well, holding them, even being so tender. And very aromatic when you open the bag!

The last bag of the Welsh cakes, from Copper Kettle, was the Currant flavor. Busting in every bite, with Zante Currants. The small and sweet currants make up this traditional Welsh cake. You can eat them for breakfast, or as a special treat, either way, you will not be disappointed. In each bite there is also a hint of cinnamon, and goes very well with a cup of hot tea. Another great feature about the Copper Kettle Welsh cakes, are if you don't finish them, which is hard not to do, you can store the rest in the freezer. These Welsh Cakes are so soft and buttery, you won't leave them frozen to long.

Also included from Copper Kettle, was a box of Welsh cake mix, in chocolate chip flavor, to make your own Welsh cakes. So that is what I did with the Grandkids. The box of mix yields twelve Welsh Cakes, and is very easy to mix and griddle. It's fun to cook with the Grandkids, and these Welsh cakes were amazing coming straight off the griddle and eaten. You can top them with some preserves or butter, or spilt them open and do the same. They are the most buttery, delicious treats, just pure homemade gourmet delights.

Also from Copper Kettle was a jar of seedless raspberry preserves. Now I could have used it for the Welsh cakes, but I wanted to give it a try, as a filling in a small sponge cake. This product is also hand crafted by Copper Kettle, and like the Welsh cakes, is just amazing. The taste of the seedless raspberry preserves, has a sweetness that is not over powering, and a light tangy after taste, that the palate enjoys. The texture is nice and smooth, and very delicately seeded, which was nice. With the little left over, it will be used on the next Welsh cake eaten! The seedless raspberry preserves are just a elegant handcrafted item, that taste great on what ever you pair it with. It's not to thick, or to thin, just the perfect blend. 

 

If you would love to have the same culinary experience as my family and I did, with these products from Copper Kettle Bakery, visit them on their website, or on Amazon.

 

It will be a mouth watering delight!

 

www.copperkettlebakery.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. Camera and lighting might effect appearance of product/products.

CAJUN SPICED BROCCOLI

 

Cajun spiced broccoli, is a quick and yummy side dish, that goes with any main meal. In fact it's so good, you could just eat it by it's self.

 

Ingredients

1 bunch broccoli, cut into florets

2 tbsp canola or vegetable oil

2 large garlic cloves, minced

1/4 tsp salt

1/4 tsp garlic powder

1/4 tsp paprika

1/8 tsp thyme

1/8 tsp ground cumin

1/8 tsp cayenne pepper

pinch of red pepper flakes

 

In a deep nonstick pan, sauté the broccoli in oil until crisp, incorporating the garlic and the Cajun seasoning for the last 2 minutes of preparation.