Review: Sweetriot Chocolate

I was born and raised in England so I’m biased and have to say Cadbury’s chocolate has to be one of the best chocolates out there.  The Swiss chocolate comes a close second but unfortunately American chocolate doesn’t hit the spot for me.  The cocoa and butter ratio seems to be off and it tastes like watered down chocolate with a whole lot of sugar.

However, I have to eat my words as I just met Sweetriot chocolate the other day.  Sweetriot is a small mission-based company in NYC which strives to build tasty little morsels for a different generation.  Plus, Sweetriot is human, globally responsible, irreverent and built for a new generation.  Sweetriot uses recyclable, reusable packaging which features original artwork by emerging artists, and only uses all-natural, healthy ingredients for sweetriot’s dark chocolate.

We received the sweetriot minis and a sampling of the sweet riotbar including sweetriot’s NEW riotBar available in Pure 60% Dark Chocolate with Crunch Nibs.  I have to say these are just heavenly.  The high cocoa content is up there and so is the taste and now I can say sweetriot features a close third to Cadbury’s and Swiss Chocolates – this is a commendable jump for American chocolate.   Each square is only 20 calories so indulgence is allowed.  Plus, with their ecosocial mission there is no longer guilt by chocolate.  I’m so glad WholeFoods sell these chocolate as I can head over for my proper chocolate fix.

BUY IT

The sweetriot minis (Only available in 70% dark chocolate), come in a box of 24 squares for $19.99 or 90 squares for $29.99 are perfect for the holiday stocking.  And the sweetriot’s NEW riotBar available in Pure 60% Dark Chocolate with Crunch Nibs, Pure 70% Dark Chocolate and Pure 85% Dark Chocolate is perfect as a hostess gift or just for those quite moments when a little chocolate high is needed.  Both are available exclusively at Sweetriot.

Disclosure: Sweetriot chocolate provided a sample for our honest opinion.  Other opinions may vary.

Bormioli Rocco Glassware

Seeing all the news about the toxins that can be in plastics these days, I’m just a little bit concerned about the containers I use to store my food in.  Enter Bormioli Rocco Glassware products.

With generations of history in glass making, this Italian company has come up with some fresh and fun designs that get the job done in a modern, safe, and economical way.

The Frigoverre glass storage containers come as singles or sets of 2 or 3 to meet all your storage needs.

My Review

We received a three piece set that would be perfect for lunches.  The three different sizes could easily hold a main dish and two sides.  However, we don’t have any need for take out lunches so we use them to store our leftovers.  Because they are glass I can easily reheat the food and then serve it to my children.  My older son likes to eat right out of the container because of its fun snowflake design.

They recommend opening the lid before microwaving, but the lid is plastic so I wouldn’t put it in the microwave at all.  The edges are soft to get a great seal and keep your food fresh longer as well as open easily.

There is also a little frosted glass section on the side that you can write on with a pencil.  It then washes off easily for your next use.  Perfect for dating your leftovers so you know how old they are!  Or maybe that’s just me…

If you’re looking for some fun, safe glassware to replace your plastics may I suggest you see all the options that Bormioli has to offer?  There are some very gorgeous “grown up” products as well!

To view Bormioli Rocco’s products I recommend you look them up on Amazon as I have consistently had a hard time getting their webpage to load.

This post was written for Bormioli Rocco who provided the complimentary products in exchange for my honest review.

HappySqueeze & HappyMorning Organic Smoothies Review

HappyFamily foods has been providing delicious organic purees for babies and toddlers for quite a while.  My son loved the HappyBaby purees and gobbled them down every time without fail. They have added to their product line to include HappySqueeze and HappyMorning Organic Smoothies. With five different flavors from which to choose, your child can enjoy a snack on-the-go or in the morning without making a mess!

About HappySqueeze & Happy Morning Smoothies

Organic super breakfast smoothies made from yogurt, fruit and the super grain Salba®. Our smoothies are high in Omega 3s, fiber, protein, calcium and iron. There is as much protein as an egg in each package. Our convenient on-the-go packaging does not need to be refrigerated before use. Our smoothies are a healthy start perfect for your morning commute, energy for your workout, or for your child’s lunchbox. A delicious snack the whole family can enjoy anytime, anywhere.

The smoothies are available in these 5 flavors:

• Super Orange & Pumpkin
• Super Pom, Apple & Peack
• Super YumBerry & Apple
• Super Banana
• Super Cinnamon

My Thoughts

We received one of each of the new HappySqueeze & HappyMorning Organic Smoothies to try. Liam has always loved HappyBaby purees and yogurt bites! I couldn’t wait for him to try the new smoothies. I found out from the baby purees that he loves pumpkin, so we tried the  Super Orange & Pumpkin first. Of course, he ate every bit of it and was looking for me. It’s not only a delicious breakfast or snack on-the-go, but is very nutritious with grains, fiber and antioxidants to keep your body healthy.

I love that I can throw these in the diaper bag or even my purse. The containers are small and durable, which means I don’t have to worry about them exploding and some inopportune moment. Even my toddler gave the Super YumBerry & Apple rave reviews and he is a very picky eater. If you are looking for a great snack and fast breakfast for the kiddos, these are definitely the way to go!

This post was written for HappyBaby who provided the complimentary product in exchange for my honest review.

 

 

Eight O’Clock Original Ground Coffee Review

Growing up, my parents were always big coffee drinkers. I remember waking up every Saturday morning to the smell of coffee brewing and bacon frying. It was such a wonderful smell and still, to this very day, that’s how it is when we visit them. There was only one coffee for them and they made sure to pick some up everytime we went grocery shopping. They brew Eight O’Clock Coffee. Back when I was a kid, I knew nothing about coffee, but now that I have kids, I most certainly enjoy a cup each morning. I’ve tried several different brands and blends, but many are either too strong or not strong enough. This is why I was so excited to try out Eight O’Clock Coffee for myself.

About Eight O’Clock Coffee

Eight O’Clock started as a store brand way back in 1859 when the Great Atlantic & Pacific Company opened its doors and the whole bean coffee that would later become Eight O’Clock was among its signature products. By the 1930s Eight O’Clock reigned supreme as the #1 coffee brand in the US. During this time, one out of every four cups of coffee consumed was Eight O’Clock. Today this remains as America’s best-selling whole bean coffee and is the fourth largest national coffee brand in terms of volume.

Every time you brew a pot of Eight O’Clock coffee, you expect it to be great. And, you are not disappointed–because they put a century and a half of expertise into every bag.  America’s 1 Whole Bean Coffee. Since 1859, The Eight O’Clock Company has been dedicated to bringing you the freshest coffees. At Eight O’Clock, we select only high quality 100% Arabica beans for our great tasting coffees.

My Thoughts

We received the Eight O’Clock Original Blend Ground Coffee to review and couldn’t wait to brew a pot! I’m pretty picky about the types of coffee I like and many just don’t have a very good after-taste to them, but Eight O’Clock is delicious all around. Now I know why my parents love this coffee so much. It has a flavor that is not at all overpowering or too strong. My parents actually came to visit us for my son’s birthday and were so excited that I had their favorite coffee! Since then, Eight O’Clock Original Blend is the ONLY coffee I’ve purchased.

If you like a different type of coffee, not to worry because Eight O’Clock Coffee comes in several blends, including Columbian, Bokar, Mocha and more! Click here for a $2 off coupon!

This post was written for Eight O’Clock Coffee who provided the complimentary product in exchange for my honest review.

 

 

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