I did get to review a couple fabulous products though! Dulcet Cuisine is a great company that sells exotic ketchup, marinades, dressings, mustard, and sauces. I was lucky enough to sample the 3 ketchup flavors Sweet Orange Chile, Peppery Moroccan, and Mild Indian Curry. Hmm, what would be the perfect vehicle for shoveling delicious ketchup into my mouth?
Sweet Potato Fries of course! The Peppery Moroccan was my very favorite. I could really taste the cumin and garlic which I adored with the rich smokey tomato flavor. Next up was the Sweet Orange Chile. The orange wasn't too prominent, just a hint under the chili flavor. I loved this one too because the orange gave it a little zing that most ketchup doesn't have. The Mild Indian Curry was my least favorite. It was good, but I feel like it could be better. It was oily and a little thin, even after I shook the bottle. The flavor was nothing special either, I feel like I could have added curry powder to regular ketchup and it would have tasted the same. I haven't seen these around in grocery stores but if you see them, give them a try! It's a lovely change from regular old ketchup.
Here are a couple random pictures of eats from the past 2 days. Pictured above is Oatgurt, one of my favorite foods now. I topped this bowl with cinnamon, coconut milk, and a little Crumble Topping I whipped up. For the topping I used 2 tbsp shredded coconut, 1 tbsp sunflower seeds, and some stevia (review coming soon!). I ground that up in the FP, then drizzled in water until it came together. Yum.
For this morning's breakfast, I made Kristen's Holiday Chia Pudding. I left out the dates and used stevia instead, and then topped my serving with Raw AB. It was delicious and gave me a boost to start my day.
On the way to work, I ate the new Peanut Butter & Jelly Larabar. This is one of my favorite flavors so far! It had that amazing texture and taste of the PB Cookie flavor, but with chunks of dried cherries, which made it taste JUST LIKE a PB&J. I only have one more flavor to sample, but I can tell this one is a winner.When I got home from work today, I saw that I had a birthday package in the mail. It turned out to be a new Yoga Mat from my family down in AZ. Now, I do yoga all the time but have never had a mat until now! Crazy, right?! I'll snap a photo later, but right now I'm going to get in the shower, watch the new (intense-looking) J&K+8, then get to bed. I have another long day at work tomorrow and want to get my sleep. 'Night loves <3
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AAAH I'm going to watch john and kate plus 8 tooo! :)
That ketchup sounds/looks fantastic! I'm a ketchup queen, I'll have to look for that stuff.
That ketchup looks REALLY good. I stopped eating ketchup for a long time because all my family bought was the cheap kind with tons of preservatives and HFCS. But, last week I was in Kroger and bought their organic brand...and let me tell you, it tasted so good. I'm going to make some sweet potato fries very soon. :)
And that new Lara Bar looks good, too. I am a big fan of PB&J...but who isn't? Haha
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I can't wait until I can find the pb&j lara bar in stores! I've been checking :)
Maybe there is something in the air...I have had to take sleeping pills for the past week. I can't fall asleep, but if I drift off, I wake up completely everytime I turn over. Hopefully you will get your sleep back soon! I really need to get some oat groats to try that oatgurt!
Such enticing kethup varieties!!
New yoga mat?? Always a plus :-D
I have NEVER seen that ketchup . . . I must find it . . . ketchup is my favorite thing in the world . . . next to hot sauce. :) Love your blog - and avocado on toast is my new favorite food thanks to you! :)
AH I MISSED J&K i gotta ketchup ;)
and wow those flava flavsss of ketchup look banging!!! hope your night is fab shelbs and ya get some rest!
Interesting ketchups! I love regular ol' ketchup, but these sound great.
I love the idea of oatgurt! I've never heard of it, but will definitely be trying it! The topping you made sounds divine :)
Mmm I love ketchup! In Belgium they used a curry flavored ketchup a lot, I loved the combination if flavors.
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Just wanted to pass on a tip because I was severely anemic, and it sucked! Migraines five days a week, nauseua yuckiness. Try to take a b-12 supplement that says sublingual. It's hard for the body to absorb the iron so the sublingual you put under your tongue to dissolve and it becomes more bioavailable. :) Feel good!
i want to try the pb & j lara so badly! jealoussssssss.
omg shelby, you'll love yoga with a mat! it makes a big difference :)
i have to try that oatgurt at some point too! did you get to make those sweet potato wraps!?
Sorry you're having trouble sleeping! I don't sleep well either, so I can relate. And that ketchup looks delicious...I haven't seen it around but I'm gonna look for it now! Hope you get some good shut-eye tonight!
The flavored ketchup looks like fun! What did ya think of John and Kate Plus 8? I know everyone wants to hate on Kate. But, I still love her. Her major Type A personality and parenting style remind me off myself!
It is officially time that I tell you what a joy I get to read your blog daily. So young, and so creative with your food choices. I love it. I'm a new bloggian, but I finally decided the time was due to tell you that I get so pumped to read your blogs. BTW - I know you didn't start this, but it was your blog that informed me about the bliss that is oatgurt. It is gettin' crusty as I type this! Thank You!
sorry about the sleep problem ,i know how that is, it used to take me so long to fall asleep, now its the oppostie i fall asleep easilly but wake up so early like 5 am and cant go back to sleep...hope it gets better lovie :/
well those are such cool ketchups! can you believe i dont like ketchup lol...i dont know why i just have always liked mustard better...
i really want to try the new lara's...havent had 1 yet :( i havent seen them anywhere near me except in manhattan and the line at WF was enormously long and i didnt have time to wait :( pooo, but i am dying to try the pbj and the tropical one sounds amazing aswell... :)
love you
Eliza
i don't even like ketchup and those all sound amazing! too bad the curry one wasn't so great though - it intrigued me the most.
hope you get some sleep!
I'd love to try that oatgurt!
My mom is anemic, and she experiences what you described. She can't sleep very deeply or for very long. She tends to get tired throughout the day, and the only makeup she ever wears is concealer for darkness under her eyes. I think doctors tend to blame it on not getting iron from meat, but that shouldn't be the case. My mom eats meat; I don't. She's anemic; I'm not!
Hopefully you'll find what your body needs to brighten up again!
I hope you start feeling better soon!
That ketchup sounds great, I bet the peppery Morrocan would be my favorite too. The flavor combination sounds too good to be true!
I'm actually heading out the door for yoga pretty soon, it makes me happy to hear about your new yoga mat! YAY!
I can't wait to try those PB&J bars!!!
those ketchup flavors sound amazing! I still need to make the oatgurt. I keep forgetting!
i never thought i'd find ketchup so intriguing. i don't think i could afford a specialty ketchup, BUT i could use my superpowers to play around with homemade ketchup. i think sarah kramer has a recipe in one of her cook books.
when i can't sleep i like making a big cup o' chammomile tea, on the strong side with some agave. works every time. i've used skull cap before, but not since i'm pregnant. have you ever heard of that herb?
wow! i am so intrigued by these gourmet ketchups! too bad they are not avail @ wf or the like. i might just have to order the peppery moroccan ;)
and thank you for reminding me - i still need to dip into my stash of pb&j laras! love your review. simplicity at its best.
love you sweetie! hugs and bunny kisses.
XO brookey
I tried that Larabar yesterday. I am not usually a Larabar fan, but I think that was one of the best bars I have EVER had. Super yum!!
ooo, i cant wait to try the PB&J flavor lara! the fridge light on those ketchup bottles makes them look heavenly. sweet potato - i wouldnt expect anything less :)
Shelby,
So sorry about the sleeping issues. I know you probably take B12 supplements. Just make sure not to take them or eat/drink anything fortified with B12 close to bedtime. It can keep you awake as B12 give you energy. I won't even drink kombucha later in the day or I can't sleep.
I am so excited about those ketchups and will definitely be on the lookout. All the flavors sound delicious to me. Thanks for the review.
Your oatgurt looks like it turned out perfectly. When you get it right, isn't it sooo yummy? Loved your creative topping too.
Yay for a new yoga mat. It's about time my friend!
Crap, I missed Jon & Kate. :(
Oooh, fancy ketchup. I think the moroccan one sounds the best to me as well. I bet it would go with a variety of foods really well.
I hope those new larabar flavours make their way up to Canada soon. They all sound so tasty.
Is there as much sugar in that ketchup as regular ketchup? Also where do you get it from?
Patrick @ His N' Her Health- There is about 3 grams per serving which is a tablespoon. I'm not sure if that is like regular ketchup or not.
You can go to http://www.dulcetcuisine.com/dulcet-findus.htm
or shop online if you cannot find it in stores.
Sorry about the sleeping problems! Sometimes just getting up and reading a bit will help. And that oatgurt is looking better and better!
The Chia pudding sounds really good. There is good info about how to get a good sleep at www.natural-pain-relief-guide.com/cant-sleep.html
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