• food,  Los Angeles,  New York,  San Diego,  WorldWide

    When life gives you lemons, make Lemonette!

    November 6, 2020 /

    It’s easy to cut and put all the ingredients together for a salad, but it’s hard to make a good dressing. I don’t know if you are like me – always asking any order or take-out salad to put the dressings on the side. Please don’t put your dressings on my salad since I am really not sure if I like it or not… Since we still cook at home a lot these days, choosing a delicious and healthy salad dressing saves you a lot of time and energy! Let me introduce a Socal brand – Lemonette.

    Lemonette is the first and only lemon-based clean gourmet dressing available in different flavors that are great for dressings, marinades, dips, grilling, finishes, and your own concoctions.

    The Mediterranean diet has long used lemons as a staple in its recipes. Crafted in small batches and locally sourced in California, lemon is the foundation of all four Lemonette flavors – Mediterranean Herb, Italian Herb, Lemon Garlic, and Zesty Cumin.

    Meet all your culinary needs with this wholesome alternative to vinegar, cream, or soy-based sauces. It’s vegan, non-GMO, dairy free, without any sugar or artificial ingredients. Clean, simple, plant-powered ingredients.

    Whether used on hot or cold dishes, Lemonette adds flavor and nutrition to salads, grains,  legumes, grilled veggies, pasta, seafood, and poultry.

    Welcome harvest flavors and colors with these recipes sure to entice your palate.

    STUFFED PUMPKIN DELIGHT

    The Ghapama, or stuffed pumpkin, is delicious. It is also so pretty as a centerpiece that you almost don’t want to eat it!

    Ingredients

    • Medium size pumpkin (take out all the seeds and pulp)
    • 2 cups rice
    • 2 cups sugar
    • 1 cup chopped of each: Almond, walnut, raisin, dried apricot
    • 1/2 cup honey
    • 1 stick butter
    • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
    • 1/2 cup LEMONETTE® Zesty Cumin Dressing

    Instructions

    1. Cook rice
    2. Add sugar
    3. Add cinnamon
    4. Mix chopped nuts and fruit with cooked rice
    5. Fill pumpkin with mixture
    6. Pour LEMONETTE® Zesty Cumin Dressing, honey and butter inside
    7. Wrap pumpkin with 3 layers of foil
    8. Bake for 1 hour on 450 degrees. Reduce heat to 350 degrees and keep cooking until pumpkin is tender and fully cooked.

    APPLE-CELERY STUFFING

    This Zesty Cumin dressing is so versatile that you can even use it to make this tangy stuffing any time of the year. A vegan favorite, substituting butter with vegetable oil.

    Ingredients

    • Vegetable oil (e.g. olive, grapeseed, canola) OR butter, 1 stick (for non-vegans)
    • Celery, chopped, 2 cups
    • Onion, 1 large, chopped
    • Crisp apples, 2 large (e.g. Pink Lady), diced and unpeeled
    • Salt & pepper to taste
    • Bay leaves, 2
    • Crushed oregano to taste
    • Crusty bread, 1 large loaf (e.g. ciabatta), cubed
    • Pumpkin seeds, 1/2 cup
    • LEMONETTE® Zesty Cumin Dressing, 2 cups

    Instructions

    1. Heat up the oil in a skillet. (For non-vegans, melt the butter in the skillet.)
    2. Add in and sautee’ the celery, onions, bay leaves, crushed oregano, salt, pepper, and apples until soft.
    3. Add pumpkin seeds, cubed crusty bread, 2 cups of LEMONETTE® Zesty Cumin Dressing and stir to absorb all of the flavors.
    4. Pour the entire mixture into a casserole dish.
    5. Roast the mixture at 375 degrees for 30 minutes. (For non-vegans, you can stuff the mixture inside the cavity of the turkey and let it cook together.)

    Thoughtfully crafted in small batches & locally sourced in California, LEMONETTE®  offers a new & wholesome alternative to vinegar, cream, or soy-based sauces. LEMONETTE® DRESSINGS  is versatile. Enjoy it on cold salads (green, bean, grain) & hot dishes (poultry, fish, pasta, grilled fruits/vegetables).

    About Lemonette:

    Lemonette is a women-owned business offering the first line of exclusively lemon-based salad dressings and marinades. A clean gourmet line, the non-GMO dressings are thoughtfully crafted in small batches in California, using locally sourced ingredients. It’s a great alternative to vinegar, cream, or soy-based sauces. Find Lemonette in over 800+ fine food retailers across the nation including 350 Sprouts stores. Can’t find Lemonette in your local store? No problem! Get it online on Amazon! A portion of all proceeds is donated to The Heart Foundation. Follow them on Instagram @lemonettedressings.

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  • food,  Los Angeles,  New York,  San Diego,  WorldWide

    The Perfect Gift for The Tea Lovers to Receive The Most Unique Tea Blends

    November 5, 2020 /

    If you are a tea lover like me, or you are looking for a gift for tea lovers, Chariteas is the one you should put into the shopping list. They have very great tea blend options with great ingredients and flavors.

    Chariteas is committed to sourcing the world’s finest quality tea from the road less travelled. Chariteas works with sustainable tea farms in order to craft custom blends. The company is giving a platform to teas from other countries in Southeast Asia such as Indonesia and Vietnam. The Herbal Infusion Tea Flight is a perfect gift for the tea lover to receive the most unique tea blends.

    Herbal Infusion Tea Flight $36.00

    A trio of non-caffeinated herbal infusions best for the young and the young at heart! Thanks to butterfly pea flower, the first infusion changes from blue to purple with the addition of citrus. A classic berry hibiscus blend, steeps up bright red, and is great in a tall glass of iced tea. This flight is rounded out with an Oregon hazelnut and cocoa nib blend reminiscent of freshly baked blueberry pastries. Box Contains Olive & Dingo Color Changing tea, Berry Fields Forever, and Blueberry Cobbler.

    Steeping Instruction

    • Berry Fields Forever:

    1 teaspoon of tea for every 8 ounces of water for 3-5 minutes.Ideal water temperature: 200-212℉.Suggested Number of Steeps:  2

    • Blueberry Cobbler:

    1 teaspoon of tea for every 8 ounces of water for 3-5 minutes.Ideal water temperature: 200-212℉.Suggested Number of Steeps:  2

    • Olive and Dingo Color Changing Tea:

    1 teaspoon of tea for every 8 ounces of water for 3-5 minutes.Ideal water temperature: 200-212℉.Suggested Number of Steeps:  2

    Quantity

    Each white gift box contains:

    • 4 oz of Berry Fields Forever
    • 3 oz of Blueberry Cobbler
    • 2 oz of Olive and Dingo’s Color Changing Tea

    About Chariteas:

    Teas from the road less traveled. Chariteas is a tea company nestled at the base of Mt.Hood in Sandy, Oregon. In 2006, a love of refined and exotic teas launched a dream.

    From embracing the cultural heritage of the past to promoting sustainable tea farming, Chariteas dedicates time to crafting bespoke teas. Each crafted tea stands testimony to their journey in creating enjoyable tea blends you have come to love.

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  • food,  Los Angeles,  New York,  San Diego,  WorldWide

    Cafe Spice’s Freshly Prepared Meals Now Available Through Amazon Fresh

    November 3, 2020 /

    Craving restaurant-quality Indian, Mexican and Thai food, but don’t want to pay delivery fees and tips? Cafe Spice’s internationally acclaimed chef has developed authentic meals with bold flavors that can be enjoyed from the convenience of your home, in just minutes.

    Cafe Spice’s internationally themed prepared meals, long enjoyed by grocery and specialty-market shoppers, are now available through Amazon Fresh.


    You can indulge in a fine-dining, award-winning meal without leaving your home during these unprecedented times because Cafe Spice is now available through Amazon Fresh! Escape your mundane go-to meals and take your taste buds on an adventure. Cafe Spice offers a wide range of heat-and-eat meal, appetizer and snack options on Amazon Fresh starting at $5.50, including:

    Chicken Tikka Masala
    with Saffron Rice

    While invented in the UK, Chicken Tikka Masala has become the most popular dish in Indian restaurants across the world. In Cafe Spice’s version, they honor the undeniably delicious recipe with fresh ingredients and spices. Cafe Spice marinates their chicken in a tandoori spiced yogurt, roast it, then add it to the mouth-watering tomato sauce, prepared with a hint of cream and aromatic spices. This dish is paired with a serving of Basmati saffron rice, which is grown in the Himalayan foothills, prepared with real saffron threads and cooked with whole cardamom pods and bay leaves.

    • Cafe Spice’s chicken meals are certified by Global Animal Partnership (Step 2) and appear on the ASPCA’s list of certified farm products
    • Antibiotic Free, Humanely Raised Chicken
    • Gluten Free
    • rBST-Free Milk
    • Spice Level: Medium

    Potato Samosas
    with Tamarind and Green Chili Chutneys

    Samosas, crispy, triangle-shaped Indian pastries, are a popular finger food and favorite appetizer throughout the subcontinent and beyond. This award-winning recipe combines potatoes, peas, turmeric and other traditional mild spices. Dip them in Cafe Spice’s signature tamarind and green chili chutneys for even more mouth-watering flavors.

    • Plant Based
    • Spice Level: Mild
    • sofi™ Gold Award for Best Savory Appetizer

    Chicken Vindaloo
    with Lemon Rice

    Vindaloo originated in the 1500s from India’s early Portuguese colonists. To preserve their meats for long ocean voyages to Goa, the Portuguese pickled their meats in wine and garlic. This modern day Vindaloo is sweet, sour and spicy—featuring tender chicken and potatoes combined with vinegar, fresh ginger and spices. This dish is paired with a serving of Basmati lemon rice, which is grown in the Himalayan foothills and prepared with pure lemon juice, turmeric, and lentils.

    • Cafe Spice’s chicken meals are certified by Global Animal Partnership (Step 2) and appear on the ASPCA’s list of certified farm products
    • Antibiotic Free, Humanely Raised Chicken
    • Gluten Free
    • Spice Level: Hot

    Beef Massaman Curry
    with Thai Fried Rice

    Massaman curry is a rich, mild curry, originally brought to Thailand by Persian merchants. Cafe Spice’s version combines tender beef fillets, sautéed potatoes, lemongrass and kaffir lime, simmered in a curry sauce made with coconut milk, tamarind, red chilies and aromatic spices. This dish is paired with a serving of Thai fried rice, cooked with a medley of fresh vegetables, ginger, and garlic.

    • Cafe Spice’s beef meals are certified by Global Animal Partnership (Step 1)
    • Antibiotic Free, Hormone Free, Humanely Raised Beef
    • Spice Level: Medium

    Saag Paneer
    with Saffron Rice

    Eat (and enjoy) your greens with Cafe Spice’s protein and iron-rich Saag Paneer. A delicious, vitamin-packed North Indian dish, Cafe Spice prepares with perfectly spiced spinach, tomatoes and onions that are slowly cooked and topped with cubes of low-fat paneer, a traditional Indian farmer-style cheese. This dish is paired with a serving of Basmati saffron rice, which is grown in the Himalayan foothills, prepared with real saffron threads and cooked with whole cardamom pods and bay leaves.

    • Vegetarian
    • Gluten Free
    • rBST-Free Milk
    • Spice Level: Medium

    Available in 16 ounce microwavable, BPA-free packaging, each meal is prepared fresh and can also be found in the deli and prepared foods section at your local grocery store. For more information on Cafe Spice and their full line of adventurous, global cuisines, visit CafeSpice.com.

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    Bring farm-to-table goodness with Native Vanilla

    November 2, 2020 /

    This season, bring farm-to-table goodness to your holiday baking and enjoy the sweet taste and smell of quality vanilla. Or consider adding vanilla essentials to a gift basket for family and friends as an impressive gift for those who enjoy baking.

    Native Vanilla embodies the richness and goodness of pure vanilla to make your recipes pop with flavor. It’s ethically sourced extract grade rare Tahitian vanilla beans have a sweet floral aroma with fruity undertones. And their journey to your doorstep couldn’t be more inspiring.

    The backstory to this wonderful company is just as sweet as its products. The seeds of NativeVanilla grew when it’s founder, Dan Edmiston, made his way back to the Papua New Guinea town where he had spent part of his childhood. Seeing the town’s need for economic survival, he committed to starting a company that harvested the beauty of vanilla while sharing the profits with the local micro-farm community.  Thus, quality for the consumer and a fair price for the farmer. As Dan likes to say, “To meet a need is to find true meaning.”

    What Native Vanilla Treat Will You Make, or Give, This Holiday Season?

    Holiday Cranberry Vanilla Bean Cake Recipe

    This cranberry vanilla bean cake will be the talk of the holiday party! Yeah, it’s that good. It is soft, flavorful, and has just a little bit of tart. Each bite will make you want to have more. Are you ready to make this cranberry cake?

     Prep Time: 20-minutes                       Cook Time: 45-minutes

    Ingredients:

    CRANBERRY FILLING

    • 12 oz fresh cranberries, picked over
    • 2 tablespoons of orange juice
    • 2 teaspoons finely shredded orange zest
    • ½ cup sugar
    • 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
    • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves

    CAKE

    • 1 cup buttermilk
    • 6 egg whites, lightly beaten
    • 1 Native Vanilla Bean, split
    • 2 ¼ cups of cake flour
    • 1 ¾ cups sugar
    • 3/4 cup of butter, softened
    • 4 tsp baking powder
    • 1 tsp salt

    FROSTING

    • 16-ounce cream cheese, softened
    • ¾ cup butter, softened
    • 1 tablespoon finely shredded lemon zest
    • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
    • 3 ½ cups confectioners’ sugar
    • Sugared cranberries

    Check out the full Holiday Cranberry Vanilla Bean Cake Recipe at this link to Native Vanilla’s Website.

    Eggnog Recipe

    What are the holidays without an eggnog recipe? This recipe is quick and easy – 8 ingredients and only 15 minutes to make.

    Prep Time: 5 minutes                   Cook Time: 10 minutes

    Ingredients (makes 12 servings)

    • 6 large egg yolks
    • 5/8 cup granulated white sugar
    • 4 cups of milk
    • ½ tsp cinnamon
    • 2 Native Vanilla beans *(see instructions for cutting and scraping seeds below)
    • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
    • 1 ½ cups of heavy whipping cream
    • ½ cup of rum (if giving to children or those who don’t drink leave this out)

    Check out the full Eggnog Recipe at this link to Native Vanilla’s Website.

    Vanilla Bean Beer Recipe

    Ever wanted to brew your own beer? It’s the perfect time of year to do it. Here is a great recipe using Native Vanilla Beans.

    Ingredients

    Check out the full Vanilla Bean Beer Recipe at this link to Native Vanilla’s Website.

    Vanilla is one of the world’s favourite spices. With its unique taste and wonderful aroma, vanilla has the power to transform any dish into the ultimate foodie delight. But you know that already, don’t you? You’re probably here because there are still some things about vanilla that you’re unsure of. Well then, you’ve come to the right place. At Native Vanilla, they are endlessly fascinated about all things vanilla, and passionate about sharing their expert knowledge on this remarkable plant.

    TAHITIAN GOURMET VANILLA BEANS – GRADE A

    Product features:

    • Grade A Vanilla Beans – hand selected with finest curing process, vacuum sealed for freshness
    • These high-quality vanilla pods are 6-8 inches long, plump, oily, black/dark brown, 30-35% moist
    • Perfect for cooking, desserts, beverages and ice cream. Rich in taste and smell; strong, full vanilla flavor.
    • Ethically sourced and grown by micro-farmer cooperative.
    • Tahitensis vanilla is rarer than the Madagascar variety and is infinitely more versatile.

    TAHITIAN EXTRACT VANILLA BEANS – GRADE B

    Product features:

    • Grade B Vanilla Beans – hand selected with finest curing process, vacuum sealed for freshness
    • These extract vanilla pods are 4-6 inches long, black/dark brown, 15-20% moist and weigh .05-.10 oz
    • Use for baking, making vanilla extract and powders. Enjoy sweet floral aroma, with flavors of fruit
    • Ethically sourced and grown by micro-farmer cooperative.
    • Tahitensis vanilla is rarer than the Madagascar variety and is infinitely more versatile.

    About Native Vanilla:

    Native Vanilla brings organically farmed, sustainably sourced top-quality vanilla to your home. Ethically sourced and grown by a Papua New Guinea micro-farmer cooperative, the company is committed to providing Tahitensis vanilla products including vanilla extract, vanilla bean powder, and vanilla beans. Quality for the consumer, a fair price for the farmer. Follow them on Instagram @native_vanilla and learn more about their inspiring journey here.

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    Spark Your Rhythm with Tempo Beverages

    October 29, 2020 /

    Do you have some days just feel tired for no reason? I do, we are human beings, we run out of energy sometimes. We need to have a rest, but we still need to work for a living. I want to introduce Tempo to make you a better day.

    Tempo is the beverage built to kickstart your creative mindset. Don’t stress about dosing and blending. Focus on what you do best. This better-for-you beverages that don’t fall flat on flavor. Tempo let the high quality ingredients do the talking –  no hiding behind artificial sweeteners or fake flavors.

    Tempo designs its recipes to go beyond CBD, pairing its cannabinoid extracts with a chef-crafted blend of functional foods and herbs that provide complementary nutritional benefits and support the body’s natural functions.

    Tempo’s sparkling tea line contains 25mg of CBD and 25mg of natural caffeine and designed to provide a kick of energy with a balanced sense of calm during quarantine days. Tempo is crafted to support and enhance the body’s natural functions, and provide a solution to improve our daily performance, manage stress, and help you to relax. There are three flavors that we can choose from.

    Sparkling Raspberry Matcha

    Tempo’s sparkling matcha is infused with 25mg of hemp-derived CBD and has just the right amount of bubbles to awaken a naturally crisp and refreshing flavor. Tempo team starts with a freshly brewed matcha from Japan and pair it with raspberry and lime to add bright notes of berry and citrus.

    Sparkling Blackberry Hibiscus

    Tempo’s sparkling hibiscus tea is infused with 25mg of hemp-derived CBD and coupled with a refreshing blend of blackberry and citrus. For those that want to unwind, reset, and rebalance.

    Sparkling Ginger Green Tea

    Tempo’s sparkling green tea is infused with 25mg of hemp-derived CBD and the vibrancy of real ginger and turmeric. It’s a bubbly and refreshing way to kickstart your creative energy.

    We’re living in a time of high stress and uncertainty, and as an antidote to that, people are looking for healthier ways to manage that stress and maintain a positive and productive outlook throughout the day. A can of Tempo is perfect to make your day more active and positive, doing your work in a better mood and finish your day not feeling too tired.

    Tempo is a certified-thrid party tested and includes a QR code on each can to see lab results. Order online for 19.99 /4- pack or 47.99/ 12 Pack: https://www.tempobev.com/

    Tempo’s mission is simple – to help you set your on tempo every day. That means clearing the mental fog, kickstarting your creative energy, and refueling with beverages that help you feel more relaxed and upbeat.
    This isn’t about overriding your system with mysterious chemicals – this is about naturally enhancing your best self and bringing your own creative drive to the surface. I believe that our body and mind work best when they’re given the best ingredients, and I believe that quality ingredients can stand on their own without all the artificial junk that has become too common in our food today.
    Hope Tempo beverages help you to naturally fuel your own rhythm, and give you a well-deserved boost to feel more balanced, focused, and driven during your day.
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  • food,  Las Vegas,  Los Angeles,  San Diego,  WorldWide

    Get Your Halloween Booritos at Rubio’s Coastal Grill All Day Long on October 31 

    October 26, 2020 /

    It’s all about the Halloween treats at Rubio’s, when every Boorito on the menu is just $5.99 all day. On October 31, simply bring the coupon (https://www.rubios.com/coupons/599-burritos-all-day) to any of Rubio’s participating locations, or use code MKTG982 when placing an order online at Rubios.com or on the Rubio’s App.

    Guests in California, Arizona and Nevada can get any burrito for $5.99, from responsibly sourced seafood, to USDA Choice steak and all-natural chicken raised without antibiotics, to vegetarian options. Favorites include the Ancho Citrus Shrimp Burrito, Wild Alaska Salmon Burrito, Burrito Especial with All Natural Chicken, California Burrito with USDA Choice steak or the Bean & Cheese Burrito, just to name a few.

    Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Rubio’s has remained open and safely serving guests. While food safety and cleanliness have always been a top priority at Rubio’s, new initiatives include tamper-proof seals on all delivery orders, daily health checks for all team members, protective face coverings and gloves, extensive sanitizing and disinfecting of restaurants and patios, strict social distancing protocols inside and outside and contact-free pickup and delivery.

    Guests are encouraged to order through the Rubio’s app and Rubios.com. For more information about Rubio’s Coastal Grill and to view the menu, visit Rubio’s, Facebook and Instagram.

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