Colavita Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 34-Ounce Tins (Pack of 2)

Product Description
First cold pressed. Certified authentic. Carbohydrate free. Obtained exclusively from olives harvested and pressed in Italy. Product of Italy.

Product Features

• Case of two 34-ounce tins of extra virgin olive oil (total of 68 ounces)
• Cold-pressed from the best fruit of the olive tree, Colavita Extra Virgin Olive Oil is the natural juice squeezed from Italian olives one day after harvest

ASIN: B001ELLB16

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Colavita Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 34-Ounce Tins (Pack of 2) Reviews

I first purchased Colavita oil a few years ago out of pure desperation and lucky. Ever have one of those days when nothing goes right? Well my wife and I were having one of those at the time. We had guests coming over for dinner, things were running late and as is our luck, we found we were completely out of olive oil. We use olive oil a lot, but it was an odd occurrence. Anyway, I rushed to a local grocery story…we were living in Virginia at the time, and being in a bit of a hurry, I grabbed the first can I came to. This happened to be Colavita. This was a very lucky break on my part.

Now I cannot look you in the eye and tell you that this oil in anyway is as good as some of the premium oils we have used in the past and still use. But what I can tell you is that for oil that is classified as a “grocery store oil,” this is very nice stuff. We still use it. Now there are certain considerations to be noted here. I have looked over some of the reviews and feel a need to have my little say.

First, any olive oil that is old will taste rancid and simply will not cook well. The same hold true for an oil that is not stored correctly. If you use a lot of olive oil in your cooking, then you should buy a lot. If you use it less often, then buying in bulk, or in a large amount is a sheer waste of money. This stuff will go bad on you quicker than you think. And for goodness sakes don’t store it in a clear container…that is not a good idea!

Secondly, I noted that Cook’s Illustrated recently proclaimed that “all supermarket brands” of olive oil where horrid. While there may be some truth to this on some level, I must admit when I saw this, the first thing that flashed through my mind was “Aaaah, snob patrol in action again, slamming it to the unwashed masses.” Personally I put about as much validity in this type of report as I did in the old Play B*y magazine article from back in the early 70s that proclaimed your kidneys and liver would drop out of place if you were a runner, and that you should stop running as it was bad for your health…yeah, like I trust my health to an article like that. Folks, you have to consider the source. Your top cooking publications are good, don’t take me wrong, but a big part of their appeal is to appeal to the bit of snob that is in all of us…they write stuff like this to sell their publication and the products featured there and to make you feel good about yourself when you make an outlandish purchase.

Anyway, we have found this Colavita oil to be quite adequate for most use. We do use it for cooking and it gives off a very nice nutty/earthy aroma. It is light enough to use on most of the salad dressings we make, and we do use it extensively in the various vinaigrette and herb soaks we concoct. I will say that we do not buy this in large quantities as you can purchase it in a very nice attractive little bottle of 17 ounces…Actually we buy it two bottles at a time, always using the older bottle first and then rotating.

This certainly in not the only oil we use, but for everyday use we find that the quality you are getting for the price simply cannot be beat. Not that I would ever do it, but I dare say that you could prepare a nice salad dressing with this product and tell your guests that you used some of the “really good and really expensive stuff,” and that 9 out of ten would buy off on that statement. Now don’t do this because if your luck is like mine, the first one you told that to would the that one in ten I am talking about…embarrassing!

This is good oil that will not take your last dollar to purchase. I recommend it highly. I am comparing it to like oils in this price range, so I am giving it five stars.

I’ll start off with the disclaimer that neither my husband nor I are any kind of trained chef, but we do have a decent idea of what tastes good (at least to us). This olive oil is much better than anything we’ve used before, which is generally bought at the grocery store. Since buying it, we have made some very yummy dressings and it’s great over pasta with fresh tomatoes, basil and cheese. It has a much lighter taste to it than what I’m used to as well as having a lovely nutty smell when it is heated. Lastly, we mostly decided on this product based on the price for the two tins and I think we ended up with a great item for not too much money!

Wholesome Sweeteners Organic Fair Trade Raw Honey, 16 Ounce Jars (Pack of 3)

Honey as it should bee…. This rich honey with warm caramel notes is a multifloral nectar collected by Fair Trade Certified beekeepers cooperatives in southern Mexico. It is perfect in beverages, baked goods, fresh fruit, jams and spreads. The hives are nestled deep in designated organic agriculture zones, safe from exposure to synthetic chemicals, antibiotics and GMOs. Fair Trade Certified ensures that a fair price is paid directly to the Mayan beekeepers tending the hives; it means they can develop the quality of the hives and forage areas and build thriving communities. By protecting the hives and forage areas, Fair Trade encourages biodiversity and helps the forests thrive, too.

Product Features

• Collected by Mayan beekeepers in southern Mexico
• Fair trade certified
• GMO- free
• Thick creamy multifloral honey with a delightful butterscotch essence
• USDA organic

Safety Information
Do not feed honey to children 1 year or younger.

Ingredients
Fair Trade Organic Honey

ASIN: B001FOPQL8

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The 16 ounces on the jar probably refers to weight, not volume. Not sure at what point a food product is considered a solid rather than a liquid, but this honey is fairly solid!

I enjoyed the thick and creamy texture of this honey. In tea, I found that I needed to make the water slightly hotter than usual in order to dissolve this honey in a reasonable amount of time, but the wait was worth the effort.

I also found myself adding more of this honey than my store-bought compilation honey to my drinks for some reason; to me, this raw honey did not taste as sweet as processed honeys, ounce for ounce, but certainly the raw honey tasted more flowery and complex.

This was my first experience with raw honey, but I am hooked, and will continue to try this one and new varieties as long as I can afford to!

I find this honey to have a mild but distinct flavor. The texture is divine, being thick and just a tiny bit sandy–if that makes sense. It dissolves slowly in your mouth and does not overwhelm beverages like tea. I also find it great for baking and raw food preparation. This would be an ideal honey to have on hand in the winter when cold season strikes. A little of this, some organic lemon and water will soothe a sore throat and cough, I think, better than any cough syrup.

On the Wholesome Sweeteners website, they explain the ecologically and community-healthy way the honey is produced. None of their bees have been afflicted with CCD, incidentally, and the production of this honey provides stable income for Mayan communities that have been bee keeping for centuries. At the same time, this endeavor helps to protect the rain forest by providing consistent income for those resources. Highly recommended.

Golden Malted Pancake & Waffle Flour, Original, 33-Ounce Cans (Pack of 3)

Ingredients
Enriched Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Niacin, Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Leavening (Baking Soda, Monocalcium Phosphate, Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate), Malt Powder, Salt, Sugar, Buttermilk, Artificial Flavor.

Product Features

• Mixture includes wheat and corn flours, leavening, malt, sugar, and buttermilk powder
• Add egg, milk or buttermilk (water for waffles), and melted butter
• Pack of three 33-ounce cans (total of 99 ounces)
• Original mixture produces golden-brown waffles and pancakes with malt flavor
• Certified kosher

ASIN: B001ELL60W 

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For years I had used another pancake style mix to make my waffles, always longing for a little more malt flavor and a crisper texture that did not get tough. I saw this mix and decided to try it. WOW! The first hint that you are in for a good waffle is the smell of malt and hint of vanilla that comes out of the can when you open it. Following the easy directions, you are going to be in for a real treat. These waffles come out crisp, yet fully tender. They seem to hold their crispness under syrup longer and the flavor brings you back to a time when quality meant something. I highly recommend this product. I also bought the natural mix and it works equally well.

The first time I tried this mix was at a hotel a couple of years ago. It was so great I had to write the name of the mix down and look it up online. I’ve had it several times since then at other hotels but never actually got around to ordering it and in the meantime have tried multiple homemade recipes and store bought mixes hoping to find something as delicious. Well, I never did and simply put… this is hands down THE BEST mix I have ever tried! I finally ordered a case and took it on a family vacation for breakfast. All twelve of my family members thought it was great too. I love the sweet flavor of it and the waffle itself actually tastes good without having to put a bunch of syrup on it (even though I still do). It’s great!

Xagave Organic Premium Raw Agave Nectar, 36 Ounce Bottles (Pack of 6)

Xagave is the best tasting, healthiest agave on the market and is the sweet, satisfying and sensible choice to replace sugar in your diet. This unique and proprietary blend of Agave Salmiana (White Agave) and Agave Tequilana (Blue Agave) is a delicious, all-natural, organically-certified healthy alternative to sugar because it’s low on the Glycemic Index (a GI of approximately 30), can save you thousands of calories in your favorite foods and contains Inulin, a prebiotic fiber that promotes a healthy digestive system.

Studies have shown that the powerful combination of low GI diets and diets that supplement with Inulin promote weight loss, improve digestive health by stimulating the growth and activity of good bacteria in the lower intestine, moderate blood sugar levels, improve energy, boost the immune system, improve regularity, enhance calcium absorption and increase bone density. Xagave can be used to replace sugar in any recipe whether cooking, canning or baking and naturally works great as an everyday sweetener for your coffee, tea or cereal. Not only will you find that Xagave can be used as a complete sugar replacement, but it also enhances the flavor and texture of your foods. There is no aftertaste like other sugar replacements and you find that it is easy to exchange for sugar in you favorite recipes. For more information on replacing sugar, please see the Sugar Exchange Table located on each bottle of Xagave.

Product Features

• Low Glycemic Index Sweetener (approximately 30)
• Great for cooking, canning and baking
• USDA Organic and Kosher Certified
• Proprietary Blend of Agave Salmiana and Inulin from Agave Tequilana
• 50 Weighted Ounces

BetterBody Foods & Nutrition is committed to giving you the very best in health and nutritional products. The founder of the Company, Stephen Richards, like 67% of you, struggles with his weight. His family history includes diabetes on both his mother and his father’s side. Yet, he loves to eat, cook and live.

After all, life is a celebration and there is no better way to celebrate than with great tasting food, and yes, that food can be healthy and delicious. This is the premise of our Company, and our commitment to you, to bring you great products that make the celebration of life healthier — so you can live it longer and enjoy it more.

This is not a complicated proposition. Obesity is the primary cause of the three major chronic diseases of diabetes, heart disease and cancer that are plaguing this country. Three simple ingredients are the primary cause of obesity: sugar, high fructose corn syrup and white flour. All of these ingredients are highly caloric foods, with a high Glycemic Index and no nutritional value. Change these ingredients and you change your life and life expectancy!

With Xagave, fresh foods and fresh ground whole grains, you will see how easy this change can be.

We are committed to bringing you foods and products that will help you change your life and increase the joy of the celebration. Pretty simple. Enjoy!

ASIN: B002MFMZCC

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Xagave is the best brand of agave I have tried. I am an avid baker and I have not run into any of the weird taste and texture issues that I found with the other brands of agave I tried. Xagave’s taste is simple and neutral and does not alter the taste profile of the foods I am sweetening. I love Xagave!!