Valentine's Treats for the Sweet

GourmetGiftBaskets.com has just released a few new items that should appeal to Valentines all over the country. 

Here are just a few of the brand new offerings for your sweetie!

Sweets For My Valentine, $29.99, (SKU 4581) – For the gift-giver on a budget or the gift receiver that loves all things sweet, this new tower hits the bullseye with cupids everywhere. 

It includes Pink Cotton Candy Popcorn. I mean, how much better could this be? 

Valentine’s Day Chocolate Popcorn Tin, $54.99, (SKU 7254A) – This is the most decadent popcorn offering this year for Valentine’s Day – 2 gallons of gourmet greatness. 

It features three popular flavors: Mint Cookie Mayhem, Peanut Butter Cup and Cookies & Crème. Tastebuds everywhere will fall in love with this combo. 

 

Beer My Valentine Six-Beer Bucket, $69.99, (SKU 4500V) – Finally, a Valentine’s Gift nearly every guy would love.

 This bucket is replete with savory snacks and Salt & Cracked Pepper Popcorn, Honey Mustard popcorn, roasted peanuts, and even beef jerky! Plus it has some great beers including Smuttynose Old Brown Dog, Sam Adams Boston Lager, and Grey Lady Ale.

Call today and get these great treats for your valentine!

Engchik's February All Star Snacks

Drink healthy

Tetley's "Super Tea" line will help defeat winter sniffles, while Good Earth's artisanal loose leaf teas are a luxurious treat.

we’ve got you covered with the blend of your choice from Tetley Tea or Good Earth Tea.

Tetley’s award-winning line of "Super Teas,” are infused with vitamins like vitamin C, B6 and B7 to help promote a balanced lifestyle. 

Discover Good Earth’s beloved signature line of flavors that are sweet, spicy, wild and daring. Good Earth’s Sweet & Spicy line proves that tea is anything but boring.




Eat healthy

Rise back up this new year with Natural Whole Foods Company Ancient Harvest, to help kick start those yearly long goals for a better lifestyle. Ancient Harvest provides a new way of eating carbohydrates with their line of microwavable Heat-and-Eat Quinoa.

The line includes Organic quinoa, one of the most protein-rich foods, containing 8-11 grams of protein per serving.

There are three flavors (Organic Quinoa with Sea Salt, Organic Quinoa with Chickpeas and Garlic, and Organic Quinoa with Lentils and Garlic). Each package is gluten free, non-GMO, with no rice or added fillers.

Snack healthy

Ring in the New Year “eat healthier” resolutions from a different perspective and cut them into a more manageable diet with a tastier effect. Stoneridge Orchards offers an alternative way to consume your daily fruit intake with their Blueberries Dipped in Greek Yogurt.

An all-natural treat dipped in smooth, ultra-creamy Greek yogurt, with no added sulfates, artificial preservatives or colors—Stoneridge Orchards’ blueberries make for the perfect snack or an indulgent dessert after a family meal.

Indulge

Godiva chocolates has so many fine chocolates to indulge in- from chocolate biscuits to truffles to candy bars, Godiva's smooth quality chocolate offers a taste experience like no other. Create a moment (or several) for yourself and soemone special.

Prepare Tasty Superbowl Food with Savory Flavor

When on the hunt for the best Superbowl snacks, serving delicious wings is a no-brainer! Amp up the flavor of your favorite football food with Moore’s Marinades & Sauces! 

Whether you’re looking for a great potluck-style recipe or hosting the game day bash yourself, whip up some top-notch wings with help from Moore’s!

Want some fresh, homemade wings? When you have Moore’s, it’s easy! Depending on your mood, grill, fry or bake them, toss with sauce straight from the jar and you’re done. 

Game day covered! Guaranteed to be a crowd pleaser, Moore’s Wing Trio is the perfect recipe for finger-lickin’ fun! 

A savory blend of Blue Cheese Buffalo, award-winning Original Buffalo Wing Sauce, and Creamy Ranch Buffalo, this yummy game day grub will hike any wing lover’s taste buds. Once you have your delicious dishes all set up, don’t forget to bring out some extra dipping sauce – your guests will need it!

While burgers, tacos, and other finger foods try their hardest, the chicken wing does its thing and wins out every year. Make your Superbowl bash a touchdown this season with Moore’s!

About Moore’s Marinades and Sauces

Moore’s Marinades and Sauces began over 30 years ago at a family-owned steakhouse in the small Alabama town of Jasper, and quickly became a staple throughout the South for its delightful, hickory taste. Since then, Moore’s has expanded its line to include a number of mouthwatering favorites like the award-winning Moore’s Buffalo Wing Sauce. The full line of marinades and sauces can be found in retailers throughout the nation. For more information, visit  www.mooresmarinade.com.  

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Celebrate National Popcorn Day on January 19

Hey Engchik Eats readers!

I’m excited to share that I’ve partnered with viral holiday website National Today [https://nationaltoday.com/] to share the ultimate 2018 holiday celebration calendar. Below, you’ll find exciting holidays throughout the year — so you can party all year round with me. 

I love celebrating at National Today because, not only do they clue me into each month’s holiday—they also give some fun holiday history, facts that will blow my mind, and helpful deals that help me celebrate in style. 

Remember to mark these holidays on your calendar, and cheers to a 2018 full of celebration! Stay tuned for other fun days all year long.

We are set to celebrate popcorn day!
Would you believe that humans have been eating popcorn for over 5000 years (and some historians believe longer)! While it was always a great snack, popcorn “popped” to consumption levels during World War II when sugar rations made candy and other snack foods very hard to come by. Since then, with movies and the microwave, popcorn is popular in American culture as a yummy and fast treat!

It's Easy and Fast to Make
Whether you're cooking on the stovetop or in the microwave, popcorn takes a matter of minutes—and you can personalize it with your own favorite toppings: classic butter, spices, and even sriracha! Yum.

It's Filling
Popcorn is a whole grain—the starchy inside of the grain has been cooked and has a lot of air in the final product. The carbohydrates and air add up, making a wonderful snack alternative for those watching their waistline.

It Comes with Good Memories
Think of the morning matinee with your dad or that sweet (and awkward) first date at the movies. Popcorn tends to be part of festive occasions and meaningful moments.

How to Celebrate National Popcorn Day

Make Popcorn Jewelry
Why not make a long necklace for you, friends, family members—even strangers. It will definitely make you the most popular person at the office happy hour. 

Plan a Movie Marathon
Three weeks into January? Chances are you just want to hide and eat comfort food—but, your resolutions. There's a win-win! Tee up your favorite Star Wars Trilogy and pop a big bowl of popcorn. You can enjoy the wisdom of Yoda and keep to your diet.
(A little olive oil and salt with the carb-y goodness of the popcorn may just hit the spot!)

Put on the Popcorn Olympics at Your Office
Popcorn basketball, popcorn air hockey, popcorn relay race? After you finish filming your mannequin challenge, burn off your pent-up energy. It will definitely keep you on your toes!

Check out other fun national days here!

More great January fun days!

National Pie Day (Jan. 23)
Link holiday name to: https://nationaltoday.com/national-pie-day/ 
Did you know pecan is America’s favorite flavor of pie?

National Peanut Butter Day (Jan. 24)
Link holiday name to: https://nationaltoday.com/national-peanut-butter-day/
Which do you prefer: chunky or smooth?

National Chocolate Cake Day (Jan. 27)
Link holiday name to: https://nationaltoday.com/national-chocolate-cake-day/
Devil’s (food) advocates of the world, rejoice

SuperBowl Snacks: Tim’s® Cascade Snacks Debuts New Special Batch, Limited Edition Flavors

Tim’s® Cascade Snacks is thrilled to announce the debut of two exciting new Special  Batch, Limited edition flavors. Tim’s Cascade Snacks, producer of Tim’s® Cascade Style Potato Chips, Hawaiian® Kettle Style Potato Chips and Erin’s® Popcorn  is offering Special Batches of Potato Chip flavors from the past and new flavors for the future.

These new limited edition flavors will be in stores for a limited time and will launch a new tradition.  Every year, Tim’s Cascade Snacks will now offer Special Batch items for Hawaiian Kettle Style Potato Chips and Tim’s Cascade Style Potato Chips with unique flavor trends. 

These new limited edition snacks start with premium potatoes direct from local family owned farms in the Great Pacific Northwest. By using the finest blends of real seasonings and spices, we guarantee you won’t be able to stop the Crunch!

In honor of their three decades of crowd pleasing flavors and following on the heels of their extremely popular first 2 Special Batch flavors in Spring 2016,  Island Lemon and Coney Island, Tim’s Cascade Snacks is launching two more new Special Batch flavors: Big & Bold Buffalo Blue and Hulapeno Chips.

Tim’s Big & Bold Buffalo Blue Chips are the perfect combination of the tangy heat of buffalo wings paired with the creaminess of blue cheese, which makes this the ultimate game day favorite snack. These chips are Gluten free and made with no preservatives or artificial flavors. Big & Bold Buffalo Blue Chips are the third release of Tim’s Cascade Snacks Special Batches, and will be in stores for a limited time.

Hulapeno is the fourth Special Batch release from Tim’s Cascade Snacks, and offers that perfect balance of intense flavor with a spicy bite of jalapeño peppers, with just the right amount of heat. With 78 percent of consumers saying they enjoy moderately spicy foods, Hulapeno Chips are sure to be a popular item, and since they are a Special Edition flavor will only be in stores for a limited time. Additionally, Hulapeno Chips are Gluten free with no preservative or artificial flavors.

For over three decades, Tim’s Cascade Snacks has stayed true to its mission. Just like when they started in 1986, Tim’s still supports local farms and businesses, many of whom started out with the company from its inception, 30 years ago. 

Additionally, Tim’s has supported the sustainable movement well before it was the thing to do. The Association of Washington business announced Tim’s Cascade Chips as the recipient of their Environmental Excellence Award of the Decade.  

Tim’s was also recognized for water conservation, packaging reduction and a 10 year continuing Environmental Commitment Award in May 2001. 

About Pinnacle Foods Inc.

In more than 85% of American households, consumers reach for Pinnacle Foods brands. Pinnacle Foods is ranked on Fortune Magazine's 2015 Top 1000 companies list. We are a leading producer, marketer and distributor of high-quality branded food products, which have been trusted household names for decades. Headquartered in Parsippany, NJ, our business employs an average of 4,500 employees. We are a leader in the shelf-stable and frozen foods segments and our brands hold the #1 or #2 market position in 10 of the 14 major categories in which they compete. Our Specialty Foods segment manages Tim's Cascade Snacks®, Hawaiian® kettle style potato chips, Erin's® popcorn, Snyder of Berlin® and Husman's® snacks in addition to our food service and private label businesses. Further information is available atwww.pinnaclefoods.com.

On the Go Snacking or at Home: Farmer’s Pantry™ Meal Snacks

Traveling? Feed Your Hunger! Introducing Farmer’s Pantry™ Meal Snacks.

Holiday season is travel season, and for the first time, a visionary company is offering a snack that has crunchy veggies and meats in one portable, delicious package available at airports and stores across the U.S. 

The hottest new company to pioneer wholesome, substantial and irresistibly delicious snacks is here: Farmer’s Pantry™- Meat & Veggies in One Revolutionary Snack

Like the name suggests, the company is passionate about creating scrumptious, hearty snacks using the kind of authentic, identifiable ingredients you would find in a farmer’s pantry! 
Every snack is lovingly crafted from some combination of meats, grains and vegetables - all directly sourced from American Farms.  This is not just a new food idea – it’s a snack revolution!

Farmer’s Pantry Meal Snacks are a true revolution in snacking.  They were developed with proprietary natural spices and a proprietary slow cooking method for the beef, chicken and turkey, blended together with slow roasted, hearty and crunchy vegetables in an innovative double-pouched bag. Each meal snack is inspired by traditional American recipes such as: Herb Roasted Turkey with veggies, cranberries and stuffing; Flame Grilled Chicken with slow roasted corn; Garden Harvest Chicken with vegetables.  

Every bite of Farmer’s Pantry Meal Snacks is not only satisfying for the flavor and crunch, but also for the fact that they provide a substantial serving of veggies and protein! Farmer’s Pantry Meal Snacks have a suggested retail price of $5.99, weigh 2.5 ounces, and are packed in an 8 pack case. For more information go to www.farmerspantry.farm. The snack line is designed to feed a hungry nation which is fast moving away from the traditional “3 meals a day” routine. Farmer’s Pantry Meal Snacks are packaged in an innovative way, with a “dual” packaging design. The vegetables (and/or dried fruits) are in one of the two side by side pouches, with the meats in the other side. When you open the package, both sides combine, keeping veggies crisp and guaranteeing water migration is never an issue.

“Americans are working longer hours and commuting more, so each snack is satisfying, portable and totally delicious.” said Josh Chaitovsky, co-founder and CEO of Farmer’s Pantry.  “Farmer’s Pantry snacks are very relevant for today’s hard-working Americans, and they are also highly distinctive as no one else in the marketplace is offering these kinds of products. In fact, there are no other cornbread crisps or meal snacks available to consumers. Now when you travel, fuel up with the most wholesome, energizing foods you can imagine!”

“Farmer’s Pantry Meal Snacks are a delicious and satisfying meal and snack in a bag!” said Josh. “We believe its high-time for snacks to be wholesome, substantial, made from natural ingredients and delicious.  We also believe that to be truly sustainable, we must pledge to give back to our American farmers and Americans in need, by supporting important charitable organizations such as Veterans Farm, Farm Aid, and Family Farms Charities.”

Farmer’s Pantry also just recently introduced Farmers Pantry Cornbread Crisps which are made from 100 percent American Farm grown corn, and they’re always baked, not fried. These are not tortilla chips.  The company has transformed freshly baked cornbread or corn muffins, into convenient, crunchy, mouthwatering crisps for a taste so delicious consumers will be instantly hooked!

Cornbread Crisps come in three flavors: Original, Jalapeño, and Honey-Butter.  They are available in two sizes: 6-ounce bags of regular size Cornbread Crisps and 2-ounce bags of bite-sized Cornbread Crisps. Farmer’s Pantry Cornbread Crisps are available in 12 per case, and will retail in the $3.99 range for 6oz bags, and under $2.00 for 2oz bags.

Farmer’s Pantry creates hearty, tasty American snacks from freshly grown vegetables sourced on local American farms.  Meal Snacks and Cornbread Crisps are the first of their incredible line of innovative, healthy snacks that are sure to “feed your hunger.” 
Visit Farmer’s Pantry online at www.farmerspantry.farm.

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