Showing posts with label lunch on the go. Show all posts
Showing posts with label lunch on the go. Show all posts

Friday, September 2, 2016

New Lunchbox Solution: Healthy Noodles (at last!) + A Giveaway!

Revolution Foods launched In a Cup, the first convenient, healthy, high protein, clean label noodle meal. Kids love noodles. Delicious and oh so fun to eat; they are simply one of kids’ most favorite foods. So it seems crazy that they haven’t been available in a healthy, convenient, kid-friendly/mom-approved meal to pack in kids’ lunches until now, doesn’t it?

 Back to school time is always busy, and In a Cup makes it easy to pack healthy lunches kids (or the whole family) will love to eat.

·        Each cup contains all you need for a delicious, healthy meal: noodles (with real vegetables) in a pouch, a sauce pouch, and a spork.

·        Kids (or parents) can eat them either cold or hot; the cup is BPA free and microwaveable safe

·        In A Cup comes in kid-favorite flavors Spaghetti Marinara, Sesame Noodles and Thai-Style Satay Rice Noodles (gluten-free and peanut-free)


·        They are made with real veggies, provide 8 to 10 grams of protein per serving and 12% to 20% of daily recommended fiber values, and they have no artificial colors, flavors or sweeteners.

My Thoughts: 

My family and I love noodles! Every type of pasta dish is a treat in our home. The idea of a healthier option was very intriguing when I heard that Revolution Foods had released, In a Cup. It seemed like the perfect lunch that was an ease to have on the go for school or work, and even at home. They were kind enough to send me two of their three options, as well as a Bixbee lunchbox! Thank you, Revolution Foods!

The first step when making these noodles is to flip up the tabs on the top of the cup. All the contents are in their own individual wrapped packets. After shaking the ingredients together in the cup, place it in the microwave (if you'd like it hot. It can be eaten cold as well) for one minute. The cup is BPA free and completely safe to heat the product in. Be careful, contents will be HOT upon removal. Once it cools, you're ready to enjoy a hearty lunch with a spork included!

Sesame Noodles: 





These were oh so delicious! I heated mine up in the microwave before eating. The noodles were al dente and thick just like the perfect chow mein noodles would be. I cut them up to make them easier to get on my spork. There was plenty of sesame sauce to accompany the amount of noodles. The sauce had a nice sweet yet tangy flavor. The noodles held the flavor well! The vegetables included were carrots and edamame. They were nice and tender. Plus, this meal is packed with 9g of protein. A healthy and wholesome lunch for all! I was very impressed! 

Spaghetti Marinara: 





My little brother's favorite food is spaghetti. He loves a good, fresh sauce and plenty of it! Just like the Sesame noodles, preparation was a breeze and they came out delicious! The sauce was thick and creamy. The flavor was savory. The smell of the noodles filled the room as they were cooking. The pasta was fresh durum noodles that were thick and soft. It was very filling and little brother approved! With 10g of protein, you can't go wrong! 

The Bixbee Lunchbox: 



This adorable Bixbee lunchbox was the perfect addition to, In a Cup. The design is a beautiful blue that is covered in adorable sharks. The lunchbox is completely insulated, which is perfect for carrying your food and keeping it fresh. It's lightweight as well!


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The Giveaway:    

Thanks to Revolution Foods, one lucky winner will receive two In a Cup products, a Bixbee lunchbox and 4 free product vouchers! Thank you to Revolution Foods for this wonderful opportunity! 


  



Thursday, April 7, 2016

Kangovou Dishware - Mother's Day Gift Guide



Kangovou's mission is to create high quality food-grade stainless steel dishware products that areBPA, PVC, phthlatate, lead, and melamine free.

Kangovou dishware products are made from quality food-grade, Type 304, 18/8 stainless steel.

Why is this important?

Because you want the surface your food touches to be BPA free, naturally anti-bacterial and to not leach chemicals. Kangovou food-grade stainless steel provides these benefits and is also light weight, durable, does not rust, cleans easily with soap and water, and is top shelf dishwasher safe.

Kangovou outer jackets are BPA, PVC, and phthalate free. Kangovou uses materials which are free of bisphenol-A, polyvinyl chloride and the chemical phthalate.

Bisphenol-A and polyvinyl chloride are plastics used for making PVC pipes, DVDs and CD’s. Phthalate is a chemical which helps plastics bend.

Additionally, the Kangovou outer jacket prevents the transfer of heat, cold and condensation.






Our Thoughts

I have been wanting a set of these types of containers for a long time! I hate using plastic, it just cakes on grease and it leeches nasty chemicals into your food. I love the sleek design of Kangovou's products and these containers hold a lot! I know this is the kids line, but as you can see below, they are sufficient for an adults meal. The soup and salad photo was my lunch and the container photo was my husband's lunch and we both were sufficiently full with the amount of food that fit into these.





This line holds a lot of food, is appealing to the eye, is very easy to clean, and the compartments hold adequate portions. It's great that it's separated in the try because lots of kids don't like their foods touching, the other flat tray is great for like pasta and things of that nature that you don't care about touching. You wouldn't even use all of these containers at once for a child's meal, not even for an adults meal so this is also great for picnic-ing because you can take a lot of food.

The lid clasps on so that food doesn't spill out, which I think is amazing. I throw the containers in my purse for lunch and don't worry about it spilling out at all. It's also very easy to interchange the divided tray and the main tray. 

I like to hand wash all the items, it just takes a simple wipe with some hot soapy water and they come clean, food being stuck on hasn't been an issue. The hardest thing to clean is the cup but even that isn't hard as long as you clean it after each use.

These are GREAT for busy families and busy moms and for lunches at school or work. Very versatile and I love the color, very unisex! 

Buy yours here and don't forget to check them out on Facebook, and Twitter!

Reviewed by Jackie