Mortimer's Pies-On-The-Go #HalalOnTheGo {Giveaway}

With growing boys comes never ending appetites.  Sometimes it can be a challenge finding a variety of items they enjoy that are filling and quick to put together when they feel the sudden hunger pains.  I was happy to discover Mortimer's Pies-On-The-Go.  We've been having them for the past week and they have really been a life saver.  They were a quick lunch after a soccer class, an after school snack and lunch when I was just too tired to put something together.  The pies can be ready in one minute from a deep freeze.  They come in a microwavable box making things even more easy!  I recommend planning a bit ahead and baking them in the oven.  It takes about 30 minutes but it is well worth the wait.  The pastry gets nice and flaky and there is much more even heating.  Although there have been times where the day was so busy that I opted to microwave them to fill hungry tummies ASAP and they were gobbled up in no time!

SABATIER Santoku Knife Review {Giveaway}

A good knife is very important when cooking.  I have a couple of go to knives in my kitchen and I was happy to add a new one, Sabatier 7 inch Santoku Knife.  Sabatier has a rich history dating back to 1812 in France.  You can read all about their heritage here.

T-Fal Acti-Fry {Review}

We always make an effort to eat healthy which means deep frying is something I avoid.  I had heard of T-Fal Actifry and was always curious if it would be a good substitute for a deep fryer.  I was excited when I got the opportunity to test one out!

Natural Delights Date Rolls

Medjool Dates are something we always have in our cupboards.  They are a great snack, especially when I'm craving something sweet.  Natural Delights uses Medjool Dates to make Date Rolls.  Their latest is their Limited Edition Pecan Pumpkin Pie Spice Date Rolls.  Date Rolls are made of chopped, compressed dates and rolled in different toppings.  The texture is very soft.  They are also available in coconut flakes and chopped almonds.

Grace Kennedy Coconut Products {Review}

Growing up, there were a few dishes my mom would always use coconut in.  Her Khorma and Koftay used coconut milk.  She makes a tasty fried beef dish called Karahi ka Pasanday that uses shredded coconut.  We I got the opportunity to review Grace Kennedy's full line of coconut products I eagerly said yes!  I had no idea how many different coconut products they make.  They sent me Coconut Flour, Coconut Vinegar, Coconut Chips, Coconut Water, Coconut Milk, Coconut Oil and Coconut Sugar.

Popcorn Indiana Movie Theatre & Fit Popcorn {Giveaway}

Recently I posted a review for Popcorn Indiana's Chocolate Peanut Butter Drizzlecorn which was a huge hit in our home.  I also told you how we tried Popcorn Indiana's Movie Theatre Popcorn.  The Movie Theatre Popcorn was my boys' favourite flavour!

Roasted Tandoori Potatoes

I love potatoes!  I love potatoes so much that I add them to just about most curries I make.  Usually when I make Khorma, my plate will have more potatoes than meat.  So when I got the opportunity to come up with a recipe using The Little Potato Company's Creamer Potatoes I jumped on the chance.

Curried Zucchini Soup with Minute Rice® {Giveaway}

Rice is something I always have in my pantry.  We either use it to make biryani or it is accompanying one of many Indian curries we enjoy.  We have always purchased Basmati rice.  We have ventured out to other varieties of rice but Basmati has always been our favourite.  Recently I got the opportunity to try Minute Rice®'s new line of Aromatic Rice.  They have Basmati and Jasmine rice.  I was excited to try both of them, especially the Jasmine rice as I've never cooked with it before.

Upside Down Pineapple Cake with Blossom & Bean Vanilla Extract

I love to bake but one of the struggles I've had in the past was finding an affordable good quality alcohol-free vanilla extract.  I've tried some vanilla powders that were white which immediately tells you that it's not real vanilla.  I've tried some high end vanilla powder which was great but it's not readily available where I live and it's pretty pricey.  Actual vanilla beans aren't a good alternative as they are expensive and I bake quite often.  So I was very excited when Blossom & Bean started selling alcohol-free vanilla extract.

Popcorn Indiana's Chocolate Peanut Butter Drizzlecorn {Giveaway}

Today I am reviewing Popcorn Indiana's newest flavour Chocolate Peanut Butter Drizzlecorn.  Chocolate and Peanut Butter are flavours that go so well together.  I loved the idea of a dessert popcorn but I wasn't sure if everyone in our family would be on board with the Chocolate Peanut Butter Drizzlecorn since I am the only person that likes Peanut Butter.

iögo Moments {Review}

Yogurt has always been a great snack for everyone in our family.  One of the struggles we've faced in the past is finding a good flavoured yogurt that does not have gelatin.  When iögo first came on the market we were excited to try it as it clearly stated on the packaging there was no gelatin.  We instantly loved it.

Circulon Prime Cookware {Review}

I have had some pretty bad experiences with non-stick pans.  The last set I purchased didn't stay non-stick for long.  Within 3 months everything was sticking to the pan.  So I was very excited when I got the opportunity to try out Circulon's Prime Cookware.  Circulon is new to Canada and is launching their Prime Collection Fall 2014.  What differentiates Circulon is their patented system which features a series of raised non-stick circles on the surface of the pan.  This reduces the amount of non-stick surface that comes in contact with utensils, minimizing surface abrasion and maximizing durability.  Today I will be sharing my experience testing out Circulon's 10 inch non-stick skillet.

Nairn's Oat Snacks {Review}

Photo courtesy of Nairn's

It can be a challenge to find new and healthy snacks.  I also find it a struggle staying away from sweet treats as well.  When I got the opportunity to try some of Nairn's Oat Cookies and Crackers I was excited to discover some new snacks that wouldn't make us feel guilty about eating them.  

Pineapple Coconut Island Soda

With the summer finally here, cold drinks are even more refreshing.  We don't drink pop often.  so I was glad to have Island Soda in our fridge when our AC wasn't working.  It was quite hot outside so we enjoyed Grace Island Soda's newest flavour, Pineapple Coconut.  It was very refreshing.  It reminded me of cream soda but with a pineapple coconut flavour thrown in.

Kiss Me Organics Matcha Green Tea {Giveaway}

For a long time, I've heard about the benefits of green tea.  When I had gotten married, my husband was a big proponent of drinking green tea.  Prior to that I had never even heard about it.  Now green tea is readily available everywhere and people drink it often.  I've also seen recipes using Matcha Green Tea in baking, lattes and smoothies.  So when I got the opportunity to try matcha powder, I was excited to give this tea a try!

Kidoodle.TV {Review & Giveaway}

Today I am sharing a non food related post.  For the last 2 weeks we have been using Kidoodle.TV.  Kidoodle.TV is an ad-free streaming video service aimed towards kids.

Our kids have time limits for watching TV and they are not allowed to watch shows with any violence.  Kidoodle.TV allows you to set up to 5 custom profiles where you can select which shows your kids have access to.  I find one of the hardest thing about having kids watch TV is getting them to turn it off.  With Kidoodle.TV you enter a time limits for how long they can watch.  This is a feature that I really liked.

Catelli Gluten Free Pasta Review & Giveaway {CAN only}

I've been seeing lots of people posting and writing about gluten free cooking and baking.  This is something totally new to me.  I've never had to look into gluten free cooking but have been curious about it.  People with celiac disease follow a gluten free diet.  Canadian Celiac Association defines "celiac disease as an autoimmune disease where the surface of the small intestines that absorbs nutrients from food is damaged by a substance called gluten.  As a result, the body has trouble absorbing nutrients from food including the protein, fat, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals, which are necessary for good health."  When baking, it is the gluten in the flour that binds the ingredients and prevents crumbling.  Gluten is found in all types of wheat.  Oats usually have contact with gluten so people must look for gluten free oats.  For those that are on a gluten free diet, they must read labels very carefully to ensure there is no gluten in the food.

Natural Delights Medjool Dates Review {and a Giveaway - CAN only}

Almond Date Rolls, Regular Medjool Dates and Coconut Date Rolls

One of our favourite things to snack on is dates.  For us, dates are not just for breaking our fast during Ramadan, they are a everyday treat!  I like to have one when I'm craving something sweet.  Medjool have always been our favourite type to eat.  So I was very excited when I was sent some of Natural Delights Medjool Dates to try.  We have eaten Medjool dates before but when we ate our first sample of Natural Delights Medjool Dates there was no question that these were the BEST Medjool Dates we've ever had!  They were very fresh and sweet.  They were not dried out at all and had the perfect texture.

RW Garcia Chips & 5-Seed Crackers Review

One of our favorite snacks to munch on is nachos and salsa.  So I was very excited when I found out I was going to being receiving some chips from RW Garcia!  I had never tried their chips before but after reading their website I loved that they were all-natural, made with organic corn and were verified non-GMO.

Expanda - The Expandable Trivet {Review & Giveaway}

When you have a small kitchen like I do you really need to maximize all the space in your kitchen.  Sometimes I just don't have room for all the gadgets I'd love to have.  Today I'm excited to share with you the Expanda.  The Expanda is an expandable trivet.  It expands to fit just about any pot size so no need for multiple trivets of varying size.  This makes it great for when you are using different sized pots.   Expanda is BPA free, heat resistant up to 500 F and dishwasher safe (top rack only) as well.  It comes in three different colours.  Expanda is made by Umbra, a company I've always loved.  Umbra has a lot of neat products to help make your busy life easier.