At the age of 21, I still think of Disney as a dream vacation (and I'm proud to say so). But sadly, the idea of using their toys and treasures is far away in Neverland for me. However, some items will always have that magical sprinkle of pixie dust— especially those that are made for the kitchen.
This season, try using Disney's Summer Tabletop Set for all your backyard barbecues. The pitcher and four matching glasses are designed with anyone who's anyone: Mickey, Minnie, Buzz, Tink, Ariel and more. The pitcher is also made with a tight, protective lid, so you can have your toddlers help make and pour their favorite drinks with their favorite characters.
Besides, we all know any glass with Buzz and Mickey makes that lemonade or iced tea seem a whole lot cooler, even if it's secretly for you!
New Q.Bel All-Natural Chocolate Candy Bars are surprising chocolate lovers all over the country. They've already sold over 1 million chocolate bars and only a year after starting up, Q.Bel is already the number one chocolate-covered wafer in the country. Who would have though such natural ingredients could taste so good? Q.Bel uses only the best real chocolate and all natural ingredients with no high-fructose corn syrup or preservatives. Their candy bars are free of any additives, colors or chemicals and all under 200 calories. These chocolate bars have a light, airy taste and they come in eight yummy flavors like peanut butter and crispy rice. Enjoy the candy minus the chemicals with Q.Bel Chocolate Candy Bars.
Tip: Swap your favorite chocolate mint candy for their Dark Chocolate Mint flavor and get less calories and less processed ingredients.
Although it seems like a simple turkey sandwich would be average, Potbelly Sandwich Shop proves to be the exception to the rule. Started as an antique shop in Chicago in 1977 eventually turned into a food shop, with Potbelly's founders selling sandwiches to their customers. Now they've opened a number of locations throughout the country, all with a neighborhood, community atmosphere.
Available in original size, big size (30% larger than original), or in skinny (less meat and cheese on thinner bread) their sandwiches are fresh, delicious, and the perfect lunchtime option. Sandwiches are always made to order on white or wheat bread and customers have their choice from myriad toppings and condiments.
Tip: Don't miss out on their crisp pickles- the perfect compliment to any of Potbelly' sandwiches, which include everything from Chicken Salad to Pizza (yes, on a sandwich. It's delicious!)
August is the month where any and all things are cause for celebration. Vacations are commencing (or ending), vows are said and glasses clinked for even the oddest of holidays, such as Elvis Presley Week. For those of us who love that Champagne feel but are not huge on the price tag, Cava is one of the next best, and delicious, choices.
Mont-Ferrant Rosé Brut Cava is a traditionally created Cava with a twist: its pink hue is a result of ideal weather conditions from May to October in the normally temperate Spain. Enjoyed well chilled, this Cava is affordable, has a distinctly silky texture and a pure bouquet. This bottle works perfectly for a late night get-together...even if said get-together happens to be you, the couch and a pile of awesome Blu-Rays.
Tip: Pair this intriguingly colored wine with Spanish small-plate tapas and a sweet film by Spanish director Isabel Coixet, The Secret Life of Words. This deep film works perfectly with the light, perky flavor of the Cava.
I always associated power juicing with the kind of macho hardcore gym fanatic that sometimes falls into the Jersey Shore fist pumping category. Well, I have been proven wrong.
Jack LaLanne's Power Juicer brings fitness to your kitchen counter everyday (no gym membership required). It enables everyone to juice fresh fruits and veggies in minutes, which aids in weight loss and healthy living. The juicer also comes with multiple recipe manuals that allow you to make juicing as creative as you want. Yet what's most striking about the juicer is how this juicer has changed people's entire lives. In a review of the juicer, a customer explains how her hard-to-control blood pressure was saved by this product. "My bad cholesterol came down 30 points to 129 and my sugar was 80 (normal) and my pressure was 125/85. He says we still need to work on your cholesterol. I had to admit to the doctor, I never began taking the medication for diabetes or cholesterol. He said then what did you do. I told him, I juice. I use the Jack LaLanne juicer."
It's incredible how much healthier you can feel every morning after having fresh squeezed apple juice, orange juice, tomato juice, and more. And I honestly don't think it's a mind game. Raw is better, always. None of that concentrated, chemical filled, unnatural sugar from plastic containers or cartons.
My guess is that the Skinny Girl Margarita is going to get some peachy-sweet competition.
Tip: Try adding fresh juices to cocktails!. My favorite is Chef Claire Winslow's Peach Margarita.
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