Cornbread Crisps snacks from Farmer's Pantry

Meet Farmer’s Pantry Cornbread Crisps Makes Debut

Proudly Grown and Sourced In America

New Snack Food Company Changing The Shape of Snacking

Just In Time for Back To School, Tailgating, Holiday To SuperBowl

Farmer’s Pantry, the proudly American new snack brand, debuts the first in its line of exciting new snacks: Farmer’s Pantry Cornbread Crisps. Farmer’s Pantry snacks are a revolutionary product - the first cornbread cracker snack to hit the market. Perfect to “feed your hunger,” these snacks are great for kids and adults alike as they offer a satisfying, healthy and natural snack that is as innovative as it is delicious. Farmer’s Pantry snacks are always made in America with ingredients you would only find in a farmer’s pantry and always grown on U.S. family farms. These delicious snacks are perfect for back to school, tailgaiting, holiday and SuperBowl parties as well as great for travel, hikes or to pack in your gym bag or purse.Visit www.farmerspantry.farm for more information.             

Farmer’s Pantry Cornbread Crisps, available in Original, Jalapeno and Honey-Butter flavors, are a crispy, savory snack that tastes as mouth-wateringly delicious as the first bite of a slice of corn bread or corn muffin. Made from fresh corn and other whole grains grown on American farms, these crisps are sure to appeal to discriminating snackers across the country.

Farmer’s Pantry snacks are hitting the market at exactly the right time to make a difference. According to a recent 490 person Nielsen poll, most said they "enjoyed" eating all the time. After enjoyment, the second most common reason Americans cite for eating a snack in the past 30 days is "to satisfy hunger” in between meals.¹Another 30,000 person Nielsen poll cited that 90 percent of people surveyed said that they snack at least once a day, and a full 45 percent of people actually replace at least one regular meal a day with snacks.² And finally, according to analysis by Euromonitor, sales of snacks account for 40% of the $370 billion U.S. packaged food market and are set to grow 2% annually through 2019, thanks in large part to millennials who eat more snacks than any other group.³

“Farmers Pantry Cornbread Crisps are truly the best thing since sliced bread!” said Josh Chaitovsky, co-founder and CEO of Farmer’s Pantry. “We believe it’s high-time for snacks to resolve the trade-off between being wholesome, made from natural ingredients and delicious. But to be truly sustainable, we also pledge to give back to our American farmers, and to hungry Americans in need, by supporting important charities such as Veterans Farm, Farm Aid, and The Family Farm charities.”

Farmer’s Pantry Cornbread Crisps are available in Original, Jalapeno and Honey-Butter  flavors, in two sizes: 6-ounce bags of regular size Cornbread Crisps and 2-ounce bags of bite-sized Cornbread Crisps. Perfect for supermarkets, mass market retailers, airport stores, and convenience stores, onlineFarmer’s Pantry Cornbread Crisps are available in 12 per case, and will retail in the $3.99 range for 6oz bags, and under $2.00 for 2oz bags.

Farmer’s Pantry creates hearty, tasty American snacks from freshly grown vegetables sourced on local American farms. Cornbread Crisps are the first of their incredible line of innovative, healthy snacks that are sure to “feed your hunger.” Visit Farmer’s Pantry online at www.farmerspantry.farm.

Enjoy this Farmer’s Pantry Cornbread Crisps stuffing, adapted from a century old Italian family recipe!

Farmer’s Pantry Cornbread Crisp Recipe

Courtesy of Esther Lilli, from an Italian family recipe circa 1880

Ingredients

2 cups Farmer’s Pantry Cornbread Crisps, crushed

3 cloves of garlic, diced

1 small onion, diced small

2 stalks of celery, diced small

2 pounds of Italian Sausage – casings removed

½ cup grated Parmesan Cheese

1 small potato, mashed

1 cup chicken broth or chicken stock

How To Prepare

Cook Italian Sausage until done, but do not crisp. As it cooks, use a wooden spoon to create small pieces. Remove from pan and set aside.

Sautee garlic, onion and celery in olive oil until golden brown (about 8-10 minutes on medium heat).

Remove from pan.

Add all ingredients and mix in a large bowl.

Grease a baking pan, and cook at 350 degrees for 40 minutes.

Serve hot, or cover and heat the next day.

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My Thoughts

I'm a southern girl, but didn't grow up eating a lot of cornbread because my parents were northerners and never really ate it. When I became an adult I tried it in different varieties and have found a few recipes I really enjoy. I looked forward to trying these cornbread crisps from Farmer's Pantry.

I got to try 3 flavors: honey butter, original, and jalapeño. I didn't expect for jalapeño to be my favorite because I'm not a fan of jalapeños, but this was really good. There wasn't much of a kick, so don't expect spicy. The jalapeños just seemed to add a unique flavor that the other two flavors didn't have, causing me to gravitate toward that flavor more when enjoying Farmer's Pantry for a snack.

I liked the honey butter favor too. It gave a sweet flavor and almost reminded me of sweet cornbread. I think if I could have warmed these crisps up, the flavor to sweet cornbread would have been spot on. I also enjoyed the original flavor too. It was slightly salty, but not like when eating chips.

I liked these crisps. The texture and thickness. Perfect for snacking on when you want something crunchy but could also be used with a favorite dip. 

A yummy snack from Popcorn, Indiana

Popcorn, Indiana, , innovator of all-natural popcorn snacks, offers consumers whole grain popcorn and popcorn-based treats that are both non-GMO and gluten-free, without compromising taste.

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My Thoughts

Popcorn, Indiana was really good popcorn. It's pre-popped and ready to enjoy. We tried the white cheddar, movie theater popcorn, kettle corn, and pink Himalayan salt. There are many other flavors to choose from as well. I was surprised by the whole line. They even had popcorn for the health conscious person.
My favorite was the pink Himalayan salt. I'd actually never tried anything that was made with this kind of salt. This popcorn was the saltiest and I loved it. I didn't want to share it with my family. I'm ashamed to admit that I probably ate almost the whole bag.

We enjoyed all the flavors we tried. Each piece was perfectly popped. No seeds left to bite into and hurt your teeth. Very pleased and happy with this snack, and we will be enjoying it again for sure.

Review: Dandies Pumpkin Marshmallows

A new twist on the always-awesome Dandies Minis vegan marshmallows are here just in time for the Fall holidays - get ready for Pumpkin Dandies Minis!

Yes, they're exactly what they sound like - naturally pumpkin flavored vegan mini marshmallows that are perfect for your Fall season baking needs, offering you a creative and flavorful new way to enjoy fluffy sweet goodness in your favorite dishes (or, straight out of the bag!) Dandies are great in any application you would normally use a marshmallow for - just that now you get the delicious taste of pumpkin as well. They make for one heck of a sweet potato topper (as well as the classic sweet potato casserole so many enjoy at Thanksgiving!), make a batch of unique rice crispy treats, enjoy a fun new way to top off your hot cocoa...if you like marshmallows and you're a fan of pumpkin, you can't go wrong using these little gems in place of regular vanilla marshmallows!

Dandies Vegan Marshmallows are a cruelty-free alternative to the traditional marshmallow. They're all natural, contain no corn syrup or gelatin, and are the first ever marshmallow to be certified Non-GMO Verified!

Dandies have a traditional marshmallow texture and flavor. They're perfect for roasting over a campfire, popping into cocoa, or just straight snacking!

Dandies are certified Kosher by cRc.

Dandies Vegan Marshmallows

Dandies Vegan Mini Marshmallows

Dandies Vegan Marshmallows Product Information:

• Melts and tastes just like a traditional gelatin-based marshmallow
• 100% Vegan
• Gluten free
• Corn and corn syrup free
• Free of most common allergens
• Made in a dedicated vegan facility
• Certified Kosher by cRc
• Non-GMO verified

Dandies Vegan Marshmallows are made by Chicago Vegan Foods: The company was started over a decade ago by teenage friends Ryan Howard and Dan Ziegler with the goal of merging their love for animals and activism into a business that could help bring awareness to veganism. 

You can visit Chicago Vegan Foods on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Purchase Dandies Vegan Marshmallows online and in stores at major retailers like Amazon, Walmart, and Thrive Market.

Our Thoughts
Chicago Vegan Foods generously sent me all 3 Dandies marshmallow packages to try - oh yum!  I have seen them in stores before but hadn't yet tried them.  With fall's cooling temps, it's the perfect time to try them out with some baked goods.

Now, we follow the paleo diet here - and true, marshmallows aren't exactly paleo, LOL, but hey.  A girl's gotta have a treat every now and then!  I haven't rice crispy treats in 6 years . . . well, can't exactly have the rice crispies, so I found a recipe online that called for almonds and macadamia nuts instead.  I may not have eaten rice crispy treats in at least 6 years, and it's been much, much longer since I made them.  Of course, I only remembered to grab the ingredient list (1 c. almonds, 1 c. macadamia nuts, 1c. marshmallows, 1 Tbsp butter)- after all how hard can making the treats be?  I remembered you melt the butter (I used a combination of unrefined coconut oil and palm shortening) and the marshmallows together. It takes 10 of the big Dandies Vegan Marshmallows to make a cup, by the way! Haha, I counted as I stuffed them in the measuring cup.

It seemed to take a long time for the marshmallows to melt and once they did, it was really tough to get the nuts to mix in with the melted marshmallows.  I think I should have used a double boiler instead.  I ended up kneading the nuts into the melted marshmallows - got that to work. 
 

Tasty!  Although, I think next time I'd use either all almond or another type of nut; the macadamia nuts were a little too rich for my taste in this recipe.  Knowing how this recipe turned out, Dandies marshmallows would be a fun addition for making a chewy grain-free granola bar.

I keep meaning to try the Dandies Minis vegan marshmallows in with a cup of pumpkin spice latte - here I like to use Bengal Spice tea along with a Pumpkin Spice tea (I like my tea on the strong side), combined with honey and coconut milk - these would be a perfect addition - except it's been really warm the last few days so I'll wait until it's a bit cooler.  I also have a fabulous recipe for grain-free gingersnaps (aka Grandma's molasses cookies) - I need to make a batch and then melt some of these pumpkin minis in between 2 cookies like an oatmeal cream pie, only with gingersnaps. 

I keep meaning to try these all these recipes with the marshmallows . . . but darn it, these are SO freakin' tasty I'm snacking on them straight!  I'm so glad to have a marshmallow alternative that is corn, dye, and artificial flavor free!

P.S.  The dog loves them too ~ she tries to steal them right out of my hand!  Terrible beggar, she is. :)

Satisfy Night Time Cravings with NightFood

For new moms, late nights and new schedules can throw off eating routines.  For many, late night snacking becomes a common event, and it’s easy to grab quick, unhealthy foods. I thought you might have interest in this great tasty solution that helps with cravings without sacrificing a healthy diet.

NightFood is a unique health bar that’s specially formulated to satisfy nighttime cravings in a better way, on fewer calories, to support better sleep.  With less sugar than a banana, it’s an easy choice that satisfies a sweet tooth craving without the guilt.  Also a great nighttime snack alternative for kids! 

  NightFood gives people permission to snack at night in a guilt-free way.  Research shows that we tend to make our least healthy food choices as we get closer to bedtime.  Approximately 70% of us snack at night on a regular basis, and the most popular choices are cookies, chips, ice cream, and candy.  No wonder this snacking causes weight gain, impaired sleep, and GUILT!  NightFood provides consumers a better option.  Each NightFood bar is specially formulated to satisfy nighttime cravings in a better way, on fewer calories, to support better sleep.  Cravings are going to come…how we deal with them makes a big difference.   

My Thoughts

Is there anything more annoying than when you're stomach starts to rumble right before you go to sleep? It's hard to get a good night's sleep when you're hungry, but when you're tired you may not have the energy to whip up something healthy. It's easy to reach for high-calorie snacks like chips or pretzels. But eating  the wrong things before bed can lead to weight gain, so it's important to choose wisely when you snack right before bedtime.

NightFood is a delicious treat that was designed with night time snacking in mind.  It's a health bar that's specially formulated to help fill you up before bed without all those unwanted calories.  Best of all, it comes in such delicious flavors, you won't feel like you're making any sacrifices. I tried two different flavors--Cookies n' Cream and Midnight Chocolate Crunch. Both of them were a delicious treat that not only satisfied my hunger but my craving for something rich and chocolatey. After eating them, they won't feel heavy in your stomach like other foods. You'll be able to sleep easily without waiting to digest.

I absolutely loved the NightFood dietary supplements, and my teen daughter was just as impressed with them. They are a great way to get a good night's sleep with a full and happy tummy.

Make it Gluten Free With Immaculate Baking #IBBakesWell #PlatefulCoOp #Paid

 Disclosure: The information and prize pack have been provided by Immaculate Baking through Platefull Co-Op.

It’s time to bake well!

Immaculate Baking is launching a new line of dry baking mixes with the same promises and non-GMO commitment since its refrigerated cookie origins: Using only wholesome, simple, delicious ingredients, and offering baking options ranging from all natural, organic and gluten free!

Using the same ingredients you would use if you were to bake cookies, cakes, and brownies from scratch, Immaculate Baking’s eight new dry baking mix items have 0g trans fat, and does not contain artificial preservatives or high fructose corn syrup.
Look for new Immaculate Baking Dry Baking Mixes in the baking aisle! Now available at Target!

Find Immaculate Baking during a series of savings events:

• 7/27 Immaculate Baking is featured in the Target circular!
• Immaculate Baking is in the Gluten Free coupon book event handed out 7/27 and 8/17. Coupon is for $.75 off one Immaculate Baking Item.
• Immaculate Baking is in the Back to School coupon book event handed out on 8/17, 8/24 and 8/25. Coupon is for $.75 off one Immaculate Baking Item.
• Cartwheel offer 5% Immaculate Baking dry products: 7/6 – 8/2!
• Digital coupon through on Target.com 7/13 – 8/9
• Offer: $.75 off one Immaculate Baking Item.
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- ImmaculateBaking.com | Also, find Immaculate Baking on Facebook

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 My Thoughts

As I get older, I find myself wanting to eat healthier, be it less carbs, less fat, or less gluten. Who knows what goes in half the stuff you buy in the store...really.

I definitely miss some things, especially cookies, so I was eager to try these new baking mixes from Immaculate Baking.

 I'd love it if my kids could be happy living on fruits and vegetables, but let's face it. They're kids. Sometimes they are going to want something sweet.  Something like cake and brownies. Its easy enough to find them in my local market, but most box mixes are filled with ingredients. The cake mixes at Immaculate Baking were just what I was looking for. 

We tried out of chocolate cookies and my kids enjoyed them. The cocoa is subtle, but that's to be expected. The consistency was difficult to work with though. The lack of flower in these makes the batter very sticky and rolling them into balls made quite a mess.

Of course, taste is also an important factor. When it comes to cake, I not only want to have it and eat it too. I also want to enjoy it. And the cake mixes from Immaculate Baking are awesome!  I got to try out both the brownie and the  cake mixes. Thay are all super easy to prepare. You just have to add in a few ingredients like eggs, oil, butter or water. Then mix and bake, and you're done. I hate cooking, but these were easy and even my kids were able to help with no problems. The cakes and brownies came out light and fluffy. They cooked evenly, and tasted great!  All in all, a great baking experience.

Enjoy Peeps Year-Round with Peeps Minis!

Each year after Easter, PEEPS® disappear from store shelves, leaving countless PEEPS® fans in the lurch until the next celebratory season rolls around. However, this year, fans can make every day a holiday thanks to the launch of PEEPS® MINIS™ – bite size, snackable marshmallow chicks that will be sold year round in the everyday candy aisle.\

PEEPS® MINIS™ are now available in delicious flavors of Strawberry Crème, Chocolate Crème and Sour Watermelon, in 24-count re-closeable standup bags that will retail for approximately $3.99. These mini marshmallow chicks are about 40 percent the size of the traditional chicks and are each 14 calories, as well as gluten-free and fat-free.

My Thoughts

 Peeps have always been one of our favorite parts of Easter. My kids would wait all year long to get a taste of that marshmallow goodness. Once the season passed they would be sad to know that it would be a whole year before they got to taste them again. That's all changed with the introduction of Peeps Minis! Now kids and grownups can enjoy Peeps all year long. 

Peeps minis are bite-size portions that come in a variety of fun colors and flavors. Choose from red strawberry, green watermelon, or chocolate creme! They are packed with flavor and they are the perfect way to satisfy your sweet tooth. My daughter has really enjoyed sampling all the flavors. The strawberry are her favorites, but she loved them all. Not only do they taste great, they're also gluten-free, making them the perfect choice for an after lunch or after dinner snack.

If you want to pick up some Peeps Minis, you can find them in stores nationwide. For more tasty options and fun craft ideas, be sure to check out the Peeps website.

Daminals New Greek Lowfat Yogurt for Kids

True to their mission to bring health through food to as many people as possible, Dannon recently launched new Danimals® SuperStars Greek Lowfat Yogurt. Made specifically to appeal to the unique taste preferences of kids and nutrition expectations of moms, Danimals® SuperStars further exemplifies Dannon’s commitment to making more nutrient rich products.

Danimals® SuperStars provides parents with an easy and fun choice. Kids love the flavors and parents can feel good about the nutrition profile. With 10g of protein per 4oz cup, Danimals SuperStars contains twice as much protein as regular lowfat yogurts*. Danimals SuperStars is a great snack to help kids fuel any adventures their days may bring.

Danimals SuperStars Greek Lowfat Yogurts can help provide kids with the nutrition they need. Each cup is a good source of calcium and Vitamin D, which help build strong bones, along with an excellent source of protein (25 percent of the Daily Value). Also, similar to other Danimals products, Danimals SuperStars has no artificial colors or flavors and no high fructose corn syrup.

Each cup of Danimals SuperStars will help fuel even more than young bodies. With educational and Power Up fun facts found under the lid of each cup, Danimals is helping stimulate children’s minds as well!

Danimals® SuperStars is available in 4oz 4-count packs in five delicious flavors made specifically for kids, including: Strawberry Slide, Strawberry Banana Sprint, Cotton Candy Thrill, Mixed Berry Half-Pipe and Cherry Rush.

Visit Danimals.com for more information, and connect with us on Facebook at Facebook.com/Danimals.

My Thoughts

My children have always enjoyed Dannon yogurt. Danimals are one of their favorites and you'll always find a package in our fridge. The new Danimals Greek Lowfat Yogurts were just as big a hit as the other varieties. These yogurt cups are a satisfying snack with a thick and creamy yogurt that comes in a variety of flavors kids will love.  My children range in age from two to thirteen, and they all loved the Greek style yogurt from Danimals .

The two we tested were the Strawberry Slide and the Cotton Candy Thrill. The large portions are a satisfying snack to pack in lunch boxes or to enjoy after school. They are low fat and packed with the vitamins and nutrients kids need for a healthy and active life style. Best of all, they are a healthy snack the kids will actually enjoy eating. They'll even keep coming back for more! 

If you want to try out Danimal's New Lowfat Greek Yogurt, be sure to look for them in the refrigerated section of grocery stores nationwide!

SUPERPRETZEL SoftStix

SUPERPRETZEL SOFTSTIX are bite size savory snacks made with the famous SUPERPRETZEL Soft Pretzels and stuffed with cheese. They come in three delicious flavors –Cheddar Cheese, and NEW Buffalo Cheese and Nacho Cheese!

• Baked- NOT Fried!
• New flavors everyone loves!
• Ready in seconds
• Bursts of cheese flavor
• Serve as an anytime snack!

SUPERPRETZEL SOFTSTIX are the perfect anytime snacks! They make delicious hors d’oeuvres and party treats for events like:

·         St. Patrick's Day

·         The Olympics

·         Baseball, basketball and hockey games 

 

Don't forget that April is National Soft Pretzel Month!Start stocking up on your favorite SUPERPRETZEL now!

Learn more on their websites: http://www.superpretzel.com/ and http://www.superpretzel.com/products.php#pretzeldogs

Connect with  SUPERPRETZEL:

Website: http://www.superpretzel.com/

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/SUPERPRETZEL

Twitter: https://twitter.com/jjsnackfoods

Blog: http://www.originalsuperpretzel.blogspot.com/

Our Thoughts

 I have always been a fan of Super Pretzels. My  husband and I prefer a few soft pretzels over popcorn if we decide to sit and watch a movie at night. My kids love them too and the cheese-filled  have always been one of their favorites. So I had no doubt that they would love the new nacho cheese and buffalo cheese flavors.  How could they not when they merge their two favorite things--cheese and pretzels

We received three boxes to try--one of each variety. I cooked up the whole batch at once since there are six people in our house. Just to compare, I placed half in the microwave and half in the oven. They turned out tasty both ways, but the oven is definitely the preferable way to go if you have the option. In the microwave they can get a little chewy if you leave them in too long and the cheese is  more likely to leak out. The ones from the oven came out 100% perfect. The new flavors have more of a kick then the original cheese variety and are a great way to spice things up.

The soft pretzels are a tasty treat for an late night snack or even a quick and easy snack for the kids. They also make a great hors d’oeuvres for gatherings such as football games or kids sleep overs.  My family loved them, and we will definitely we picking up a few more boxes on our next trip to the market.