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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I am intrigued by one of the newest items offered, the Zemas Cocoa Teff Pancake and Waffle Mix, though no picture of this was available. As a Food Historian, I like to try alternate flour options.
Oh my! Those tortas sound like they have so much flavor. I need to try these out for myself.
Those soup cups look amazing. This is typically what I reach for when I need something quick for lunch.
Bad Byron’s Geaux Jus Premium Pepper Sauce 16oz., I put hotsauce on everything so I would love to try this instead!!
I would like to try the The Gourmet Sea Salt Sampler. I keep hearing about Sea Salts, but have never tried them.
Thank you!
Ass Kickin Extremely Hot Roasted Sweet & Spicy Scorpion Pepper Honey Flavored Peanuts Specialty Snacks because spicy is best!!
Bad Byron’s Geaux Jus Premium Pepper Sauce 16oz. because I love hot sauce!
I would love to try the Ass Kickin’ Hot Sauce Gift Set 3 Pack – Ass Kickin’ Roasted Garlic Hot Sauce – Habanero Hot Sauce From Hell – Cajun Hot Sauce. I really love Hot sauce and the flavors of these sound amazing.
I would choose the Raspberry Habanero Preserves. I’ve had something similar on a grilled cheese before and thought it was really good.
I would choose the Ass Kickin Extremely Hot Roasted Sweet & Spicy Scorpion Pepper Honey Flavored Peanuts. What can I say, I like hot and sweet. Love it!
I would love to try the Coco Loco cookies because I love desserts.
I think my fiance would love the Bad Byron’s Geaux Jus Premium Pepper Sauce 16oz.
i would choose the Liberated Fiesta Chips, Low Carb since I’m trying to cut back on my carb intake
The Gourmet Sea Salt Sampler looks nice. We love experimenting with new spices.
The soutwest jelly beans sound pretty good and kicking.
I would love to get the amazon.com/Ass-Kickin-Habanero-favorite-southwest/dp/B003Y5CI7Q/ref=sr_1_11_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1497619903&sr=8-11&keywords=specialty+foods because it sounds fantastic. i can’t wait to try it out.
I would choose the LiberatedHerb Crackers, Paleo because I love to snack. I love crackers because they are portable and tasty!
I would choose the Liberated Paleo Pizza Crust because it looks great.
I’d like to try the Liberated Mayonnaise, Paleo. I’m eating healthier and avoiding grains, so I know this would be a food I could have.