Pre Summer Fancy Food Show 2017
The Chief Blonde Remarks:
I can’t wait to attend the Fancy Food Show, New YORK Summer 2017 by the Specialty Food Association. Here’s some pre-show review products highlighted in this video:
All products in this video were sent to me as review units. Nevertheless, I am sent many products, these are the ones I recommend from the many reviewed. All products are linked and most are available at your local specialty food store.
1. MELT Organic — Coconut Spread, Butter Alternative. Distinct Coconut Flavor. Only Organic (video says available in Non-organic but that’s incorrect), Dairy Free, Soy Free, Hight in Omega 3, Buttery Spread, Non-GMO verified. Comes in sticks for baking. My Opinion: I loved the coconut taste. $4.47 Available at Kroger and Meijers
2. Nona Lim Soup Cups — Clean and non-inflamatory. Non-GMO, Gluten free, Diary Free, No perservatives, BPA free, Microwave safe in a container that has a sippy cup lid. 2015 Gold Sofi winner (highest award for the Fancy Food show). My opinion: Don’t care for bone broths. Did really like the tomato basil and the carrot and ginger. https://amzn.to/2V1NKzo
3. ips All Natural — (not Ipsy chips as called in the video) The Protein snack 6 g of protein/bag (equivalent to one egg or 20 almonds), 1 oz bag 130 Calories. Flavors: Sea Salt & Black pepper, barbecue, cinnamon, white cheddar. Gluten free, non GMO corn, no artificial colors, flavors or persatives. 1/2 fat of fried potato chips. My Opinion: Great tasting chip with a side benefit of proteing. https://amzn.to/2JcXaGh
4. Ines Rosales Olive Oil Tortas – USA — Product of Spain. Sweet Olive Oil Tortas. Flavors: Original, almond, seville orange, cinnamon, rosemary & Thyme, sesame and sea salt. Product can be heated. All natural, artisan. Now available in US. Newest products: Citrus Crumble Cake, Cinnamon cookies. My Opinion: Highly recommend the Sweet Olive Tortas in every flaver. $7.45 on Amazon https://amzn.to/2H6KvDr
5. Pereg Gourmet Natural Foods — Gluten Free Flours. Varieties include: Banana Flour, Quinoa Flour, Almond Flour, Buckwheat Flour, Chickpea Flour, and Coconut Flour. 100% Natural, Non-dairy, certified Kosher. 16 oz resealable bags. Each package has a recipe on the back and more recipes on the website. My opinion: the Banana flour made a wonderful chocolate cake that my gluten-free friend went crazy over. https://amzn.to/2H3MIzj
6. Wild Planet Foods — Some of the many products available include: Wild Sardines, Wild Albacore, Wild Mackeral fillets, No Lifelines, No Nets, Turtle Safe, Non FAD, No BPA in cans, Non GMO. Tuna is ranked #1 by Greenpeace. My opinion: We took these products to Iceland with us. Traveled well. Superb Taste, Very Fresh taste. The albacore is available at SAM’S. https://amzn.to/2DQaz3z
7. Belgian Boys Cookie Butter Mini-cookie Stash — shaped like mustache. 136 calories in the mini-bag. A product of Belgium. Non-GMO, No artificial flavors, color free, Nut free. Make many other products including Stroopwaffles, cookie butter, frozen crepes & Waffles. My Opinion: Tasty little cookie that’s lots of fun for kids and adults. Definitely a European taste. https://amzn.to/2vADC6G
8. KingOfPOP.com — Hand crafted gourmet popcorn by the bag or monthly clubs. My opinion: Many different flavors. The Tuxedo Popcorn (white/dark chocolate laced carmel corn) was superb. My father loved the Peanut butter cup. Perfect gift for Father’s day in my opinion. 1 gallon is $19.99 on Amazon or $229/12 months Appears to be no longer available.
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al says
The apricot jam.
Michelle Castagne says
I like the PRiMO Specialty Foods Preserves, Blueberry Jalapeno. This sounds like a yummy combination of flavors.
Kimmy Ripley says
PRiMO Specialty Foods Preserves, Blueberry Jalapeno for the win! LOOKS DELISH!
Sherry S. says
I love tea so I would like to have the Tea Forté Large Tin Sampler Gift Assortment with 15 Handcrafted Pyramid Tea Infusers – Black Tea, Green Tea, White Tea, Herbal Tea.
Lana Bradstream says
I want to try the Primo Strawberry Ancho Preserves. Sounds delightful
Kathleen S. says
I would like to try the KIND Nuts and Spices Bar. I love slightly spicy foods! And this looks perfect for an on the go snack. I do that everyday that I work out at Silver Lake…. 😀 My days are super busy keeping up with the tourists .
Sabrina Templin says
I would get the Rubbermaid Specialty Food Storage Containers, Bread Keeper, Red (1832489) I actually could really use one of these. I am putting it on my Amazon list to buy later.
Cheryl B says
I would like to try the Liberated Cashew Creme Bread, Pale.
Colette S says
I would get the Purina ONE Urinary Tract Health Formula Dry Cat Food for my cat’s health
Tina W says
I want to try the PRiMO Specialty Foods Easy Entertainer Sampler, 4.5 oz Each Strawberry Ancho, Raspberry Habanero, Blackberry Serrano & Berry Pasilla. I love the sweet/spicy combo.
Jessica Sage says
I’d love to try the gourmet sea salt sampler because I love trying out different sea salts when cooking
Sharon Kaminski says
I would pick the Ass Kickin’ Habanero Popcorn 3-Pack. The reason I would pick that is because both my husband and I love popcorn.
Allison Lancaster says
I would want to try the Moon Shine Trading Natural California Apricot Honey Jam Fruit Spread With RAW
by Moon Shine Trading Company! I love apricots and and most jams, so it seems like a good choice. Plus it is by Moon Shine Trading Company, that in itself makes it sound cool!
Lester Cavey says
Specialty Cookies by Lark Fine Foods sounds interesting, because they put a lot of work into the cookies.
Danielle Fox says
The oatmeal raisin bites look yummy!
BusyWorkingMama says
The Bad Byron’s Butt Rub Roasted Peanuts are pretty funny and sound like they’d be good.
Terri Quick says
I’d try the Ass Kickin’ Habanero Popcorn
Linda Walker says
I would get the Ass kicking hot sauce gift pack for my husband. He puts hot sauce on everything.
crystal gibson says
I would like to try the Gourmet sea salt sampler because my daughter loves little things like that.
Lisa Queen says
I would choose the Liberated Cashew Creme Bread, Paleo. I love cashews and this bread sounds awesome. And it is Paleo. Thanks!