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’d like to try Dan the Sausageman’s Favorite Gourmet Gift Basket. It would make a good gift for a family member who loves to snack, but doesn’t especially like sweets.
Stacy’s simply naked pita chips as they would be great with dips
Dan the Sausageman’s Favorite Gourmet Gift Basket -Featuring Dan’s Original Sausage because I would give this as a Father’s Day gift.
I would love the Stacy’s Simply Naked Pita Chips, 1.5 Ounce (Pack of 24)!! They would be great to toss in the beach bag on the way to the beach or pool!
I would like to try the Liberated Cashew Creme Bread, Paleo. It looks like a yummy treat.
Ha.. well it sure would not be anything with Habeneros in it!! Berry preserves, I could get into that! Or Stroopwafles… YUM give me sweets… brown sugar plum bon bons… I want to try those.
I would love to try the Moon Shine Trading Natural California Apricot Honey Jam Fruit Spread! That looks so good and healthy! I have been trying to switch our family over to healthier foods and meals. This would be perfect!
I like Ass Kickin Extremely Hot Roasted Sweet & Spicy Scorpion Pepper Honey Flavored Peanuts Specialty Snacks because I LOVE super spicy.
I’d want the Dan the Sausageman’s Favorite Gourmet Gift Basket.
I like to try the Pain 95% Habanero Hot Sauce 100% Natural – 7.5 oz, I like hot things.
The Pain 95% Habanero Hot Sauce! I’d love to try it on grilled steak.
I chose The Gourmet Sea Salt Sampler – I love experimenting with different salts to see how they compliment different foods.
I would choose Ass Kickin Habenero popcorn. My husband and I love spicy things AND popcorn very much.
Thanks for the chance to win!
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I would try the Liberated Cashew Creme Bread. I enjoy trying a variety of different breads & this one sounds yummy!
I want to try the Southwest Specialty Foods Ass Kickin Jelly Beans 9 Oz. I’ll bet the flavors are really interesting.
Albacore tuna because it’s good with crackers. Thank you very much.
The Jelly beans, that looks very interesting.
I like the Pain 95% Habanero Hot Sauce 100% Natural – 7.5 oz
by Original Juan. The hotter the better,
I would go for the Liberated Herb Crackers. Most of the other stuff looks way too spicy.
I would like the Ass Kickin Basket: Original Salsa, Peanuts, Chili Fixin’s, Hot Sauce and Beef Jerky.
There seems to be a good selection of products to try out. Thank you for sharing