Culinary Delights Giveaway!

Culinary Delights Giveaway! 1 Lucky Winner Will Win $176 in Culinary Products! Enter Today & Good Luck!

I love giveaways that involve kitchen items. This one has lots of goodies including coffee!

Deliciously Savvy is Hosting a Giveaway for all Things Culinary! 1 Lucky Winner will receive $176 worth of Items to assist you in your Culinary Adventures! Culinary Corner is providing a Silicone Baking Mat, a 3 Piece Silicone Spatula set and a 2 Piece Silicone Round Ice Mold Set. Then... Two Rivers Coffee is offering a 40 count box of Keurig KCups from Java Factory. Then.... Lori's Salted Caramel Syrup is providing 2 eight ounce bottles of her delicious Salted Caramel Syrup made in Oregon...PLUS Dish Dish is providing a Digital Recipe Service valued at $50 for 50 recipes PLUS a Bamboo Cutting board! Enter Today and Good Luck!

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Dish Dish

Culinary Corner

Lori's Salted Caramel Syrup

Two Rivers Coffee

Hosted By: Deliciously Savvy

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Plus Big Thank You To All of the Blogs Participating To Make This Giveaway a Success! Thank You So Much!

1 Lucky Winner Will Receive all of the Items Listed Below! $176 RV!

Digital Recipe Album (50 recipes Digitized for $50 RV)

Dish Dish Bamboo Cutting Board ($15 RV)

Culinary Corners Non-Stick Baking Mat (16 5/8 by 11) ($30 RV)

Read My Review HERE

Culinary Corner Easy Flex Silicone Spatulas 3pc set ($17 RV)

Read My Review HERE

Culinary Corner Ice Ball/ Sphere Mold Set 2 pack ($17 RV)

Read My Review HERE

Lori's Salted Caramel Syrup (2 Bottles) $24 RV

Java Factory Variety Pack Single Cup Coffee for Keurig Brewers, 40 Count ($23 RV)

Read My Review HERE

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And Now The Giveaway!!!

Giveaway Dates ~ 03/08 9PM EST until 03/30 11:59PM EST

Entrants must be 18 years old to enter and giveaway is open to US residents only.

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in the United States. Entrants must be 18+ years of age to enter.

This giveaway will end at 11:59PM (EST) on 03/30/2016.

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Make A Lasting Impression This Easter And Have All Your Friends Asking How Their Kids Can Be As Adorable As Yours!

 I just love how adorable my son looks in this shirt!

   Easter is on its way! I am sure that you have not even thought about what you boys are going to wear for the special day. Being a mom of four boys and one girl, I can tell you that shopping for cute boys clothes is hard. My daughter is my oldest and I fondly remember getting all excited about shopping for her Easter dress. It is not the same with boys as the stores just don't carry cute boys clothes for Easter. It is a struggle to find clothes that I like for my boys, so most times my boys just wear school clothes to church on Easter Sunday. I am excited to tell you that this year my boys will finally have a cute Easter outfit this year, thanks to Future Trillionaire! This online clothing store has adorable clothes for boys and they are perfect for Easter!

       Your son will look so handsome in their machine washable shirt sets that include matching ties or bowties. Your son will love the sleeves that roll up to reveal adorable prints. My son is wearing the EINSTEIN WANNABE IN LIGHT BLUE and just loves how comfortable this shirt feels. I love that this 100% Cotton Chambray looks so fancy on him. This shirt is one of many different styles and colors that Future Trillionaire sells. They have so many that I had a hard time choosing which one I wanted. My son helped me select this light blue shirt and it is going to be perfect for him to wear on Easter Sunday.  

There are so many styles to choose from, featuring:

• Colorful, fashionable shirts
• 100% Cotton/Chambray blends
• Matching ties and bowties
• Adjustable neckband on bowties to fit most sizes
• Custom buttons
• Available in sizes 2-8
• Most sets $39 or less

I just love all the details of this shirt. The plaid pattern on the sleeves and pocket give this shirt the special touches to make it a great Easter shirt. My son will be picture perfect when he collects eggs at the Easter egg hunt that our church has every year. Excuse the brown grass, it has been a dry winter here in the desert, so the grass has not done well without the water.

So now us mom's of boys can make our little ones look so adorable for Easter. So hop on over to http://www.futuretrillionaire.com/ and find the perfect shirt for your son to look so handsome in on Easter Sunday. Make a lasting impression this Easter that will have all your friends asking how their kids can be as adorable as yours! 

http://www.futuretrillionaire.com/

About Future Trillionaire:
The founder of Future Trillionaire is obsessed with dressing his son in cute shirts and matching them up with ties and bowties. He found it difficult to find ties and bow ties that matched the shirts exactly. Many times the colors would be a close match but not quite exact. And just like that ,the idea was born. The concept was simple...a clothing brand for kids that focuses on shirts with matching ties and bowties. Most of the shirts have trims on them in the exact fabrics used for the ties and bowties. All shirts have custom buttons for a little extra detail.

"These opinions are my own and  I received the above-mentioned product  to facilitate this review."

How I Created A Creamy Vegan Cheese Sauce With Cashews

My quest for a creamy vegan cheese sauce all started with a box of vegan mac and cheese.

    I get to sample a lot of new products, some before they even hit the stores, and give my opinion on how I like them. I recently had the opportunity to sample a box of vegan mac and cheese with my boys. This product had the package of powder that you made into the vegan cheese sauce. I loved that the sauce for the mac and cheese was creamy, but it lacked flavor. The sauce did not taste good on the pasta but it tasted wonderful on beans when I added salsa and avocados. This product, which was pricey, led me to create my own vegan cheese sauce. You may ask me why I would want a cheese sauce that is vegan when one could just use real cheese. I simply want to cut dairy out of my diet to eat healthier.

  So my quest for a vegan cheese sauce that tastes good started with trying out some recipes that I found online. I found some that use carrots and potatoes, but they were lacking the creaminess and flavor I was looking for. They made for good dips but not for a cheese sauce. You can find my first two recipes that I tried here.  I later combined these two sauces together and blended in cashews as I have had other recipes with cashews in them that tasted good and creamy. I also added the cashews for protein as the recipes lacked that. The result of combining and adding the cashews made a better sauce but still needed improvement.

      I was not about to give up on finding a creamy vegan cheese sauce. So I decided to try once more. I did some searching online for a cheese sauce that used cashews. I stumbled upon a recipe that used cashews along with carrots and potatoes, but also a red pepper for added color. So I decided to tweak this recipe as I did not have some of the ingredients and I also wanted to use more cashews for additional protein. I also wanted to use nutritional yeast flakes in my recipe for the tangy cheese flavor and added nutrition. The result was a creamy cheese sauce that I could enjoy. This vegan cheese sauce is perfect for a bean and rice bowl. It can also be enjoyed with veggies and baked potatoes. 

                       Creamy Vegan Cheese Sauce 
      Ingredients
               3 medium red potatoes
               1/3 sliced red pepper
               7 baby carrots
               1/2 small onion
               1 teaspoon garlic powder
               1 cup raw cashews (soaked overnight in water)
               1 teaspoon mustard
               1/2 teaspoon paprika
               1 teaspoon salt
               1/3 cup nutritional yeast flakes

Place the potatoes(leave the skins on), carrots, red pepper, and onion in a pot of boiling water. Cook the veggies for about 25 minutes or until potatoes are soft. I don't recommend cooking the veggies in the microwave as it will change the texture of them and mess the recipe up. Drain the veggies and cool.
Place the potatoes in a blender, a high-speed one like a Ninja works best, and blend until gooey.
Then add all the rest of the ingredients to the blender and blend until smooth. If the sauce is to thick to blend, add some water, 1 tablespoon at a time to thin it out.
Makes 4 cups.
Stores in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. It will thicken in the fridge so just heat it up to make it smooth again.

Blueberries Are A Runners New Best Friend & A Giveaway

A delicious blueberry smoothie helps me to run faster.

    It has been three weeks since I started running again after my numerous injuries, which were linked to wearing the wrong running shoes. I am quite happy with my progress of easing back into running. I am now running four days a week and walking one day. On the days that I run, I am able to run for five minutes and then walk for thirty seconds doing this for 40 minutes. For the most part, my ankle feels good after running. I am still bother with the tightness in that one ankle, which was diagnosed as Achilles tendonitis but lots of stretching seems to help. My knees, thankfully have not experienced any problems, which is a good thing as most people my age complain about that. I have been noticing a clicking sound in my knees when I exercise on the stairs, though, so I did some research and discovered that blueberries might just be the thing that I need to help with the clicking in my knees and more.

  I discovered a wonderful delicious product made from blueberries and it tastes great by itself and in smoothies. This Hyaluronic Acid Blueberry liquid made by Neocell gives my joints the lubrication that they need to remain healthy.This yummy blueberry liquid not only has blueberries in it but also Hyaluronic Acid: Nature's Moisturizer. So what is Hyaluronic Acid and how does it help me with running? Here is the cool info that I discovered on Neocell's website:

HA is one of nature's most water loving molecules and its role in the control of tissue hydration and water transport in the body helps support the appearance of smooth, supple skin, as well as provide lubrication to the joints and eyes.

NeoCell’s HA Benefits:*

Provides the most bio-available form of hyaluronic acid
Holds 1,000 times its weight in water for cushioning of joints
Assists in cell turnover in the skin
Powerful aid in skin hydration and wrinkle reduction
Lubricates the surface of the eye
NeoCell Hyaluronic Acid Blueberry Liquid:

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

   I love thatNeocell's Blueberry liquid will help in cushioning of my joints so I can continue to run and keep my joints healthy. Maybe the extra cushion in my joints will stop the clicking noise in my knees too. I just love adding this delicious liquid to my morning smoothie and if I forget to do so, then I drink my one tablespoon serving later in the day. I love the taste of blueberries so I make my smoothie with more blueberries. I also love adding spinach to my smoothie as the flavor of blueberries mask the color and taste of spinach. Check out my delicious smoothie recipe and then enter my giveaway to win a bottle of Neocell Hyaluronic Acid Blueberry liquid. Check out Neocell's website to learn more about this wonderful product and other healthy products.
                                                     http://www.neocell.com

                   Blueberry Spinach Smoothie

INGREDIENTS:

2 cups coconut water
1 cup blueberries
1 cup spinach, frozen or fresh
1 tablespoon of Neocell's Hyaluronic Acid Blueberry liquid 
1 scoop protein powder of your choice
2 tablespoon chia seeds

Mix all ingredients in a blender until smooth. Enjoy for breakfast or after your workout.

                                       Giveaway
I have a bottle of Neocell Hyaluronic Acid Blueberry liquid to giveaway to one lucky reader. Just enter on the form below and good luck!

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"These opinions are my own and I received a bottle of Neocell Hyaluronic Acid Blueberry liquid to facilitae this post."

Gluten Free Black Bean Brownies

These flourless black bean brownies are delicious, moist and decadent.

  My family has been begging for brownies. I have not been making many sweets lately as we had way too many during the holiday season and I am still trying to lose those extra pounds. I also try to serve healthy food for my family. I discovered a way to make brownies that taste delicious and are also healthy. I know what you are thinking, healthy brownies that taste good? Yes, this recipe uses black beans and no flour so they are loaded with protein and fiber. I also snuck some chia seeds in for healthy heart omegas. The amazing thing is they don't taste like beans. They taste like moist decadent chocolate brownies. You can now make brownies and not feel guilty about eating them. These delicious brownies are also gluten-free so they are perfect for my son to bring to school parties! With a few simple ingredients swaps, these yummy brownies can be made for plant-based or vegan diets. If you use dairy-free chocolate chips then these moist brownies can also be allergy friendly. So they are a healthy brownie to be enjoyed by almost everyone .

Make these brownies vegan with an egg substitute and vegan chocolate chips

Check out these Eleven Egg Substitutes For Baking & More
HERE 

 No one has to know that you used black beans in these moist brownies, as they will not be able to taste them. My picky, skinny son loves these brownies and I love that he is getting some extra nutrition with every bite. You just have to make them and then you will believe me in how incredible they taste.

                                 Gluten Free Black Bean Brownies

Ingredients

1 15oz can black beans, rinsed/drained
1 tablespoon chia seeds
1/3 cup cocoa powder, unsweetened
3 tablespoons coconut oil
3 large eggs
2/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 + 1/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, or any other flavor chips like butterscotch

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
1. Add all of the ingredients except the chocolate chips into a food processor.
2. Blend until completely smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
3. Remove the blade from your food processor, and stir in 1/2 cup of chocolate chips.
4. Spray an 8 x 10" baking dish with nonstick cooking spray, and line with parchment paper. The parchment will help you lift the brownies out later.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared dish and spread it out evenly.
6. Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup of chocolate chips on top.
7. Place the dish in the center of the oven and bake for 25 - 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8. Remove the brownies from the oven and let them cool in the pan for 15 minutes.
9. Using the parchment paper, lift the brownies out of the pan and place them on the counter.

 These brownies are so delicious! It is so hard to eat just one. My boys loved them! We loved them so much that we ate them up in two days. We then made another batch and used butterscotch chips in place of the chocolate chips and it was just as delicious. Next time we will try peanut butter or white chips.

Free Lindt LINDOR Milk Chocolate Egg

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