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Tuesday, February 10, 2015

Slow Cooker Recipes for Beginners Cookbook Review + Giveaway


Slow Cooker Recipes for Beginners is a great cookbook for people who like creative and modern food, similar to what would be served in a good restaurant. The recipes are easy to follow and simple. Whether you are new to using a slow cooker or and advanced cooker, the recipes in this cookbook are great!

The slow cooker is an amazingly versatile appliance that allows for easy creativity in any kitchen. In addition to classics such as spicy beef stew and chicken piccata you’ll learn how to use the freshest spices and ingredients to make dishes you never thought possible in a slow cooker.

The Slow Cooker Recipes for Beginners cookbook was designed for busy people who don’t want to sacrifice great-tasting, nutritious meals for time. The Slow Cooker Recipes for Beginners cookbook is an easy step-by-step guide to enjoying delicious, healthy meals without all the hassle.

  • The slow cooker is perfect for international dishes such as Mexican Meatballs and Greek Mushrooms.
  • Want to reduce the amount of meat you eat? The Slow Cooker Recipes for Beginners book contains a wealth of vegetarian recipes such as Ratatouille or Veggie Chili created especially for those not wanting to include meat.
  • Let the slow cooker take care of dessert. Chocolate Mousse and Cheesecake are just two of the amazing desserts included.
I received a digital copy of the Slow Cooker Recipes for Beginners cookbook and I will be giving away six copies now too! I have always liked using a slow cooker because it is so easy. Putting all the ingredients in the cooker and letting it do it's own thing is amazing!

I love that I can put together a meal the day before and let it cook over night or during the day, on low, while I am at work. In terms of tenderizing the meat, using a slow cooker gets them very juicy and makes them far easier to digest.

This book has some great recipes. I like curries but I have never made one on my own this cookbook has many recipes for curries that were simple to follow. This book has a great selection and the recipes are easy to follow. I found so many amazing recipes in this cookbook, ones I never thought of cooking in the past. Dessert in a slow cooker, who even thought of that?! This cookbook is easy to follow and has tasty recipes.

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The cover of this cookbook looks really great and I thought that there would be more pictures of the cooked recipes in the book. There's not. A cookbook that lacks images is not helpful if you ask me. I tried out a few of the recipes and they were pretty good but very bland. But as a weight loss cookbook I kind of expected that.

Checkout this cookbook on Amazon by using one of the links to the right or enter my Instagram giveaway! You can find me on Instagram HERE. Plus, the Kindle version of the book will be free for download from Amazon between Feb. 15 - Feb. 17.

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Wednesday, January 14, 2015

Brookside Dark Chocolate Crunchy Clusters - Berry Medley Flavors Review

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Oh lord am I excited to share this product with you. On the internet that is, I already consumed the whole bag here so you'll need to go buy your own.

I received this product for free from +Crowdtap and Brookside for review. All opinions here are my own (and the ones shared by my fellow reviewers.)

Brookside Dark Chocolate Crunchy Clusters - Berry Medley Flavors

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Smooth dark chocolate, multi-grain clusters and alluring, fruit flavors create an enticingly delicious taste experience. Its unexpected crunch and texture like you've never experienced before. Eat it on the go, at home, during work, share it with friends and take photos to show how you #DiscoverBrookside.

My Review


I can't believe I received this product for review! I loved EVERYTHING about it! Let's start with the packaging. These treats come in a brightly colored, resealable bag. Not that I needed to reseal it too often. I couldn't get over how delicious these were! It was a struggle to not eat the whole bag in the first sitting!

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The flavor and texture combinations in these crunchy clusters are to die for. There is a nice crunch with the multi-grain and the chewiness of the dried fruit plus the sweetness of the fruit and the bitterness of the dark chocolate. Sigh, I might need to go shopping just for these soon.

I shared these with my family and friends. This was probably the worst part of this whole sample and share, letting them go. I mailed a package of items to a friend in Florida and she suggested I include a small bag of these since she follows my Instagram and saw me posting about them. I reluctantly did and she was ecstatic! She scarfed down the whole bag in minutes and told me it was a good thing I didn't send more or she would have ruined her diet.

I made cookies for some coworkers and slipped a few of these crunchy clusters into each cookie. They were an even bigger hit than I thought they would be. Three dozen cookies gone in less than half an hour. 

I also took what was left of the bag home to visit my family. I offered some to everyone in the house and before I knew it, they were gone. I miss them already. I will be heading to Meijer today to buy more since they are on sale 2 for $7.

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free from Crowdtap.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.