Strongbow Slim Can 100 Calorie Ciders & Gold Apple Cider Martini Recipe!

Super excited to tell you all about Strongbow® Hard Ciders. Now available in a 100 Cal Slim Cans! All the flavor of a crisp apple cider in only 100 calories in a super convenient slim can.  A great way to celebrate National Beer Lovers Day is with this 2019 Product of the Year: Strongbow 100 Cal Slim Cans. The Variety Pack with 12 slim-sized, 8.5 oz. cans of hard cider and only 100 calories per can. The pack contains 4 cans each of 3 refreshing, wine-inspired flavors: Rosé Apple – semi-dry with a touch of red-fleshed apple, Original Dry – crisp apple taste with a dry finish, Dry Pear – crisp pear flavor and a light, dry finish. Strongbow 100 Cal Slim Cans: tons of flavor, only 100 cals. At only 100 calories per can, you can keep your calorie count low & still indulge in a crisp cider this fall. Keep reading to learn more.

Fall is officially upon us and it is officially Cider time! Made with the finest apples, no artificial colors and no artificial flavors; Strongbow is “Refreshing by nature”! They strive to bring nature's refreshing impact in every delicious bottle of their Hard Ciders to uplift and enrich those times when you and your friends connect, turning them into golden moments. Strongbow hard ciders come in a wide variety of delightful flavors, each with its own characteristic bouquet. Get inspired with these refreshing and delicious recipes below. 

STRONGBOW ROSÉ SPRITZER

(ABV: 8.7%) Calories per serving: 165

Ingredients  
1 oz. silver tequila
½ oz. honey syrup (optional)
6 oz. Strongbow Rosé Apple
Splash of club soda
2-3 dashes of orange bitters
Mint sprig for garnish

Directions To make the honey syrup: combine equal parts water and honey over the stove or in the microwave until heated, and the honey is a pourable consistency.
In a mixing glass filled with ice, combine the tequila and honey syrup. Add the Strongbow Rosé Apple, and stir briefly. Pour contents into a chilled glass filled with fresh ice, top with a splash of club soda and 2-3 dashes of orange bitters and garnish with a mint sprig.

STRONGBOW GOLD APPLE CIDER MARTINI

(11.3% ABV) Calories per serving: 210

Ingredients 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
1 Tablespoon Anise simple syrup
1½ oz. vodka
5 oz. Strongbow Gold Apple Hard Cider 

For Anise Simple Syrup:½ cup sugar
½ cup water
2 whole stars of anise

Directions To make the Anise Simple Syrup:Put all ingredients in a small pot & cook until sugar dissolves. Set aside until cool.

In a shaker filled with ice, mix the martini ingredients and stir until chilled. Strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with a floating star anise on top.

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Celebrate Beer Lovers Day with Beer Cocktail Recipes Featuring Sparkling Ice Zero Calorie Beverages!

Sparkling Ice! We are a huge fan of Sparkling Ice 0 calorie lightly carbonated, zero-calorie beverage that combines sparkling water, fruit juice, vitamins, and antioxidants! We tried two flavors this time around that we had not had the pleasure of trying before- Ginger  Lime & Grape Raspberry an we loved them both! All flavors of Sparking Ice are perfectly refreshing as is or even better, use them as a no-calorie mixer in your favorite mixed drinks, mix up a batch for the whole party! With Sparkling Ice the possibilities are endless -there is a huge variety of delicious, low calorie cocktails you can make with Sparkling Ice! It is perfect for those looking to maintain a healthy lifestyle but still enjoy a refreshing beverage, keep reading to learn more & check out some fun recipes below.

Sunshine Boilermaker

INGREDIENTS

1 can of pale lager
1.5 oz of bourbon
Sparkling Ice Lemon Lime
Lemon (garnish)

DIRECTIONS

In a pint glass, pour beer at an angle to eliminate head. Add 1.5 oz of bourbon. Top with Sparkling Ice Lemon Lime. Garnish with lemon wedge.

Summer Shandy

INGREDIENTS

3 oz light beer (like a pale ale)

6 oz Sparkling Ice Peach Nectarine

Strawberry, for garnish

DIRECTIONS

In an ice filled glass, combine light beer and Sparkling Ice Peach Nectarine. Garnish with a strawberry slice and serve.

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Sparkling ICE on Pinterest

I received samples of these products to review. I was in no other way compensated for my honest reviews. All thoughts and ideas expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commissions 16 CFR, Part 255 Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising. Please see my disclosures page for details. Do not copy, in whole, or in part any portion of any postings on my blog. Do not repost my content on any other site without my explicit consent. All of my postings belong solely to lindsey8.blogspot.com.

Low Calorie Pina Colada Recipe Featuring Sparkling Ice Zero Calorie Beverage

Have you had a chance to try Sparkling Ice’s NEW Mystery Flavor? It is amazing! If you havent tried it- you still have time. It is a tropical inspired, limited edition flavor that has all of the same fizzy, zero-calorie fun we know & love. Just in time for summer, pool parties, BBQs, and get togethers Sparkling Ice's Mystery Flavor is perfect! Want to mix up a fruity fun drink without all the calories? Use Sparkling Ice as your mixer. Sparkling Ice is a 0 calorie lightly carbonated, zero-calorie beverage that combines sparkling water, fruit juice, vitamins, and antioxidants! With Sparkling Ice the possibilities are endless -there is a huge variety of delicious, low calorie cocktails you can make with Sparkling Ice! It is perfect for those looking to maintain a healthy lifestyle but still enjoy a refreshing beverage. 

Sparkling Ice makes an entire line of yummy and refreshingly bold sparkling drinks that the entire family will love. Bursting with real fruit flavor and just the right amount of fizz, Sparkling Ice has 16 irresistible fruit combinations, without all the calories. Everyone in my house enjoyed them and I love that they arent packed with sugar and calorie like soda. Check out an amazing recipe below.

Sparkling Ice Pina Colada

INGREDIENTS:

2 Bananas

1 tsp Vanilla Extract

1 cup Coconut Rum

1/3 cup White Rum

1 Bottle Sparkling Ice Mystery Flavor

1 cup Almond Milk

DIRECTIONS:

Place bananas, vanilla extract, and rums in a blender then blend for 30 seconds. Stop the blender and add Mystery Flavor Sparkling Ice, Almond Milk, and 3 cups of ice. Puree until smooth. Serve and garnish with a pineapple leaf.

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Sparkling ICE on the web

Sparkling ICE on Facebook

Sparkling ICE on Twitter

Sparkling ICE on Instagram
Sparkling ICE on Pinterest

I received samples of these products to review. I was in no other way compensated for my honest reviews. All thoughts and ideas expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commissions 16 CFR, Part 255 Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising. Please see my disclosures page for details. Do not copy, in whole, or in part any portion of any postings on my blog. Do not repost my content on any other site without my explicit consent. All of my postings belong solely to lindsey8.blogspot.com.

Sparkling Sangria & Tropical Flower Punch Recipe Featuring Sparkling Ice Zero Calorie Beverage

Summer is upon is and pool parties, BBQs, and get togethers are a must! Dont forget to bring your Sparkling Ice 0 calorie lightly carbonated, zero-calorie beverage that combines sparkling water, fruit juice, vitamins, and antioxidants! Perfectly refreshing as is or even better, use them as a no-calorie mixer in your favorite mixed drinks, mix up a batch for the whole party! With Sparkling Ice the possibilities are endless -there is a huge variety of delicious, low calorie cocktails you can make with Sparkling Ice! It is perfect for those looking to maintain a healthy lifestyle but still enjoy a refreshing beverage, keep reading to learn more & check out some fun recipes below.

Sparkling Ice makes an entire line of yummy and refreshingly bold sparkling drinks that the entire family will love. Bursting with real fruit flavor and just the right amount of fizz, Sparkling Ice has 16 irresistible fruit combinations, without all the calories. Everyone in my house enjoyed them and I love that they arent packed with sugar and calorie like soda. Check out these fab recipes below.

Spiced Sparkling Sangria

INGREDIENTS

1/2 Apple, sliced

1 orange, sliced

1/2 pear, sliced

Cranberries

Cinnamon Stick

1 bottle red wine

1/2 cup Brandy

1 cup Sparkling Ice Orange Mango

 

DIRECTIONS

Cut fruit into equal sizes and place in pitcher with the cinnamon stick. Pour in the bottle of wine, bourbon, and Sparkling Ice Orange Mango over fruit. Gently stir to combine. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for 3 hours, up to 2 days. Serve cold over ice.

Tropical Flower Punch

INGREDIENTS

1 cup of coconut rum
1 cup of mango juice
2 cups of orange juice
¼ cup of grenadine
2 cups Sparkling Ice Coconut Pineapple
Edible flowers, for garnish

 

DIRECTIONS

In a large punch bowl, combine the coconut rum, mango juice, grenadine, Sparkling Ice Coconut Pineapple and stir. Fill glasses with ice and ladle in the punch, garnish with edible flowers serve. 

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I received samples of these products to review. I was in no other way compensated for my honest reviews. All thoughts and ideas expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commissions 16 CFR, Part 255 Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising. Please see my disclosures page for details. Do not copy, in whole, or in part any portion of any postings on my blog. Do not repost my content on any other site without my explicit consent. All of my postings belong solely to lindsey8.blogspot.com.

Moroccan Lamb Recipe Featuring Pereg Koobah Spice Blend

Pereg Natural Foods has done it again! I recently had the opportunity to try their Koobah spice blend and I am in love! It is perfect for Middle Eastern foods, curries, hummus, grilling, and so much more. Pereg is a leading producer of premium, all-natural spices and spice blends for good reason, their products are consistently high quality and delicious. I sprinkled mine on my hummus and it was a huge hit. We also really enjoyed it on our chicken kabobs.  Summer is upon us and grilling season is here. Koobah is perfect for grilled meats! Keep reading to learn more. 

Pereg Natural Foods Koobah Mixed Spice will take your taste buds around the culinary world. This summer, let the grill be your inspiration for dry rubs, marinades, and new spins on standard fare. Try something new & give Koobah a try on your chicken, lamb, or beef. Very tasty on grilled meats, veggies, and of course hummus. Are you ready for easy backyard cuisine that will spice up your next BBQ? Give Koobah a try! 

Koobah:Baharat is simply the Arabic word for “spice,” but cooks in every Middle Eastern household know it as a basic seasoning blend. This aromatic mixture – different regions favor different blends – is used in a variety of traditional meat, chicken, fish, and rice dishes. Koobah is Pereg’s earthy variation on the ubiquitous kitchen staple. It starts with baharat and adds warm layers of cinnamon, allspice, rose, nutmeg, and coriander for a complex finish. It makes an excellent dry rub for grilled or roast lamb and chicken. Try it in this Moroccan Lamb recipe (courtesy AMIT WOMEN/Albert Einstein School of Medicine Cookbook).

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Moroccan Lamb Ingredients:

2 pounds Lamb

1 cup golden  raisins

1 cup blanched slivered almonds

2 onions sliced

1 tsp sugar

1 tsp cinnamon

1 Tbsp Pereg Natural Foods Koobah

Directions

Lay lamb pieces in an open aluminum pan. Sprinkle all ingredients over the lamb, except for raisins and almonds. Cover with a plastic bag and let marinate (overnight if possible).  Place covered on BBQ on medium heat for about 1 hour. Add raisins and almonds the last half hour.  Serve over rice or couscous.

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I received samples of these products to review. I was in no other way compensated for my honest reviews. All thoughts and ideas expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commissions 16 CFR, Part 255 Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising. Please see my disclosures page for details. Do not copy, in whole, or in part any portion of any postings on my blog. Do not repost my content on any other site without my explicit consent. All of my postings belong solely to lindsey8.blogspot.com.

CUCUMBER SALAD WITH MISO TAHINI DRESSING Recipe Featuring Mighty Sesame Tahini

Taking Sesame to New Heights: MIGHTY SESAME BRAND, who makes my favorite bars: TahiniBars has just introduced a fabulous new tahini must have: Tahini Squeeze & Serve. It is organic, delicious, easy to use, super versatile and GREAT for you! It is also vegan, gluten free, dairy free, kosher, keto-friendly and did I mention DELICIOUS? Mighty Sesame is a company we cal all stand behind, they source sesame from the most reputed growing region in the world, Ethiopia, and trade sustainably with producers to ensure fair wages for farmers in a win- win exchange for the world’s mighty finest sesame.Keep reading to learn more and check out the recipe below. 

Mighty Sesame’s versatile ready to eat, Squeeze and Serve Tahini is sold in convenient squeeze bottle, making it perfect for all your snacking and cooking needs. It is more than just a companion to hummus- tahini is very versatile. Wonderful in place of butter, or mayo in many recipes. Try it on toast, crackers, or as a veggie dip. The possibilities are endless.

Made from 100% slow-roasted sesame seeds, this healthful condiment is at home in everything from dips, marinades, and salads to soups, desserts, and as a straight-from-the-bottle drizzle over meat, fish, and falafel. It’s organic, vegan, gluten- and dairy-free, kosher, halal, and Keto-friendly – the perfect way to add flavor to any diet with just one ingredient- sesame seeds!

CUCUMBER SALAD WITH MISO TAHINI DRESSING

INGREDIENTS: 

2 English cucumbers, cut lengthwise then crosswise into ½ inch

1 cup edamame

1 small orange bell pepper, sliced very thinly

2 T miso paste

¼ cup tahini

1 T lemon juice

1 T hot water

½ cup red onion, sliced thinly

1 T sesame seeds, toasted

1 T olive oil

2 shots of your favorite hot sauce

Salt and pepper

Directions: 

1

In a bowl, mix together miso paste, tahini, hot water and lemon juice. 

2

In separate bowl, ix together cucumber, onion, edamame and bell pepper. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. 

3

Add dressing mixture and mix well. Check seasoning. 

4

Place on serving platter and sprinkle with sesame seeds. 

5

Enjoy! 

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I received samples of these products to review. I was in no other way compensated for my honest reviews. All thoughts and ideas expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commissions 16 CFR, Part 255 Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising. Please see my disclosures page for details. Do not copy, in whole, or in part any portion of any postings on my blog. Do not repost my content on any other site without my explicit consent. All of my postings belong solely to lindsey8.blogspot.com.

BiPro USA Whey Protein: Brownie Batter Overnight Oats Recipe

Finally a protein with a clean label: BiPro! BiPro's delicious product lines make it the perfect lifestyle choice for fitness enthusiasts like us, athletes, those looking for healthy eating options, busy families, and many more. BiPro provides clean protein without artificial ingredients, sugars, or unnecessary fillers. BiPro contains all nine essential amino acids and high levels of the three BCAAs the three (branched-chain amino acids); the critical building blocks to repair, tone, and build muscle. BiPro offers delicious easy mixong protein powders, protein waters, and more! Keep reading to learn more. 

I had the pleasure of reviewing BiPro BOLD Protein Powder. Available in Creamy Vanilla, Chocolate Milkshake and Boldy Bare. Excellent for protein shakes and recipes. The BiPro website has a ton of recipes that make incorporating BiPro clean protein powder into your diet easier. If you are trying to get more protein in your diet, you need to check out the BiPro recipe page.

BiPro BOLD™ is a cold-filtered 100% protein isolate designed to increase daily intake of natural, healthy protein without sacrificing taste or product purity. It contains 23 grams of protein per serving, BiPro BOLD is easily digested and naturally keeps you feeling fuller longer, It also continaws prebiotic fiber to promote a healthy gut and contains non GMO coconut oil powder for a healthy dose of MCTs.  BiPro BOLD is gluten  free, lactose free, hormone free, contains no added sugars, fillers or bulking agents. 

I also got to try the YUMMY and super convenient BiPro Protein Waters. BiPro Protein Water™ offers the nutritional benefits of whey protein isolate while on the move! Having a healthy serving of BiPro on the go has never been easier; bring a bottle of protein water with you to the gym, to work or wherever life takes you. BiPro Protein Water is a healthy nutrition solution, containing 20 grams of protein and zero grams of fat, sugar or carbohydrates in just 90 calories. Perfect for a hot day, after a workout, or anytime you need some protein in your life. Available in Berry, Lemon, and Orange + Caffeine. All three were a hit at my house! 

Brownie Batter Overnight Oats Recipe

INGREDIENTS
1 Scoop BiPro Protein Powder- chocolate or vanilla
1/2 Cup (40g) Rolled Oats
1 tsp Vanilla Extract
1/2 Cup Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk
1/3 Cup (75g) Fat Free Vanilla Greek Yogurt
2 TBSP (10g) Cocoa Powder

DIRECTIONS
Combine all ingredients in a bowl or jar and mix well.
Cover your oatmeal and place into the fridge overnight.
Enjoy the next day as a meal or snack!

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I received samples of these products to review. I was in no other way compensated for my honest reviews. All thoughts and ideas expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commissions 16 CFR, Part 255 Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising. Please see my disclosures page for details. Do not copy, in whole, or in part any portion of any postings on my blog. Do not repost my content on any other site without my explicit consent. All of my postings belong solely to lindsey8.blogspot.com.

Pereg Natural Foods Hawaij Blend for Coffee: Perfect for Turkish Coffee or Your Morning Cup of Joe

Pereg Natural Foods is one of my go- to brands for all things healthy and of course their amazing spice blends. They are a leading producer of premium, all-natural spices and spice blends for good reason, their products are consistently high quality and delicious. I recently had the opportunity to try their Pereg Hawaij Blend for Coffee. It is amazingly yummy and is a great calorie free option to add to your daily cup of coffee. Yemeni immigrants brought hawaij blends to Israel, and today hawaij (alternately spelled hawaj, hawaij, hawayji, or hawayej) is a staple of Israeli cuisine. With healthy and delicious combination of Hawaij, Ginger, Cinnamon, Cloves, Cardamom you will love this. Keep reading to learn more. 

Pereg Hawaij Blend for Coffee is a homey mixture of ginger, cardamom, cloves, and cinnamon.

• Add a warm and earthy layer of depth to any coffee (recipe below), tea, or even hot cocoa.
• Boost up your batter – replace traditional spices with hawaij in your favorite pancakes, waffles, muffins, breads, cakes, and other baked desserts.
• Turn an ordinary smoothie into an intriguing treat.
• Sprinkle on baked apples or poached pears.
• Infuse into rice pudding.

Healthy Hawaij – Hawaij’s components pack a powerhouse of healthful properties. It contains a multitude of other experts cite cardamom, cinnamon, cumin, ginger, and turmeric as outstanding sources of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and other beneficial nutrients. So when you boost the flavor of your favorite dish with hawaij, you might also be fighting inflammation, aiding digestion, lowering blood sugar, fending off free radicals, and perhaps even preventing cancer and Alzheimer’s!

Hawaij Coffee Recipe

Prepare Hawaij coffee as you would Turkish coffee.

Ingredients:

½ tsp. Pereg Hawaij for Coffee spice

1 heaping tsp. finely ground coffee

Optional: sugar

Preparation:

Bring water and sugar to a boil in a pot or ibrik (small Turkish coffee pot).

Remove from heat and add coffee and Hawaij mix.

Return pot to heat and allow the coffee to come to a boil, while stirring. Remove from heat when the coffee foams.

Pour into cup or glass.

For More Information, Visit: 

Pereg Natural Foods on the web

Pereg Natural Foods on Facebook

Pereg Natural Foods on Instagram

I received samples of these products to review. I was in no other way compensated for my honest reviews. All thoughts and ideas expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commissions 16 CFR, Part 255 Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising. Please see my disclosures page for details. Do not copy, in whole, or in part any portion of any postings on my blog. Do not repost my content on any other site without my explicit consent. All of my postings belong solely to lindsey8.blogspot.com.