Posts Tagged: Foodzie

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15
Dec 09

Cloud 9 Caramels

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Ok, so I’m a girl who can admit when she has a problem. I am actually addicted to Foodzie.com.

But all of the things that they have listed are soo good looking. And thus far, I have not been disappointed with any of my purchases. The Cloud 9 Caramels were my last item that did not disappoint.

Heavy notes of cinnamon in every bite make these small chocolate and caramel morsels absolutely delectable. They are difficult to chew when cold, but if you let them sit in the palm of your hand for a few minutes, they are deliciously gooey and they melt in your mouth. The chocolate layer on it’s own does not really shine, but it adds depth and richness to the overall experience. The Cloud 9 Caramels come from Have it Sweet in Burbank, CA.

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10
Dec 09

Marshmallow Men

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What to do when you get a delicious Foodzie package from Whimsy & Spice in Brooklyn? Well, since the purpose of a marshmallow is to add childlike amusement to life, what better way to honor them than to play.

Whimsy and Spice Maple Marshmallows

These maple marshmallows were absolutely DELISH in hot cocoa. As they slowly melt and dissolve at the top of the cup, a creamy froth forms so you sip the liquid chocolate through a sugary filter. They held their shape much longer than other marshmallows do, and since I was drinking unsweetened cocoa, they added just the right amount of sweet. By themselves, the marshmallows were sugary, spongy, with just a hint of burnt sugar and maple.

In short, if you’re looking for the perfect compliment to a warm winter beverage, maple marshmallow is the way to go. They’re fun too :) To make this guy, i stacked, and broke an M&M into pieces to make the face. Just like making a snowman.

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23
Nov 09

Brown Sugar Pecan Shortbread

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When I first discovered Foodzie.com, I was estatic to find that they sold DIY foods as well as the pre-prepared goodies. One of my first purchases came from The Lazy Baker, a small outfit that sells pre-made cookie mixes. The one that caught my eye was the Brown Sugar Pecan Shortbread (very fall, but not too holiday) and this weekend I decided to test it out. I followed the EXTREMELY simple instructions on the side of the box, adding only two items out of my own kitchen (butter and vanilla) and the cookies came out perfectly. They were buttery, nutty, with the slight hint of caramel that comes from using brown sugar. I did not expect the cookies to stay chewy on the inside as they were when they came out of the oven, but I was surprised when about 6 hours after they came out of the oven, the outside was slightly crispy and the inside was just as moist as when I first took them out.

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20
Nov 09

Ooo la la Oolong!

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Soooo many good things about Oolong! Smooth, earthy taste, and tons of Polyphenols, which is said to promote overall health and weight loss. Pictured here is the particularly smokey Wuyi Oolong from Zhi Tea, purchased on Foodzie.com (which I’m totally obsessed with now, as two of my orders have arrived already!)

Oolong has been a favorite of mine since this summer, when I sampled a package of Teavana Oolong which I really enjoyed. The Teavana Oolongs tend to be a bit more on the green tea side of the spectrum, making them a bit more bitter, but slightly less caffeinated. I also really enjoy Tea Forte’s Silk Oolong, which lives up to it’s name with a smooth texture that doesn’t really get bitter even if you oversteep a bit.

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