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PepperMate Disposable Peppercorn/Salt and Salt Grinders #2023HolidayGiftGuide

2023 Holiday Gift Guide, Reviews · November 10, 2023

I received the below mentioned complimentary product either for free or a discounted price for the purpose of this post. All opinion and thoughts are 100% my own.

Everyone who knows me, Knows how I love my food seasoned. Sure you can season your food after it cooks but it is so very much flavorful when you season it throughout the cooking process. Then after you taste it, If you like a little more salt ot pepper then feel free to add it. I know or knew several family members who don’t season their food through the cooking process. To me that is just an injudicious to the food itself. Flavor is the key to life. I am beyond thrilled to include PepperMate in my 2023 Holiday Gift Guide.

PepperMate

“Many of the mills on the market – including even the classic wooden pepper mill – turn out to be little more than decorative” – Pierre Franey NYT 1982

On June 25th 1982 The New York Times ran a story about Pepper Grinders. It was written by the famous French Chef Pierre Franey. It discussed a common problem of cooking recipes calling for freshly ground pepper and home chefs not having access to those important spices. This entire article was dedicated to our world famous PepperMate Traditional Pepper Mill. It was revolution in home cooking and even the experts agreed.

“A new pepper mill has just been introduced on the market and it is one of the best I’ve come across. Called PepperMate, it is a sleep and beautifully designed model about six inches high, attractive and easy to operate.” – Pierre Franey NYT 1982

Established in 1982 we have carried out our mission in allowing people to easily dispense gourmet freshly ground pepper. We have moved with the times and elaborated on the utility, style and usefulness of our product lines. Our team of designers and product developers all appreciate the fine art of gourmet home cooking and we do not take this task lightly. Every product we produce always has to answer these key questions.”

They offer everything from individual disposable grinders to the incredible turn key pepper grinder to peppercorns. I cannot for the life of me understand why I have not tried this product before.

This is a very user friendly product. Even people with arthritis I have heard are loving this product. My Mother-In-Law who has terrible arthritis in her hands and cannot use a grinder loves this product. Sure there is some resistance but not like other grinders where it is almost impossible to turn. Don’t forget to remove the safety paper from the product.

You can shop this and and of the other products being offered on Pepper mate listed on my 2023 Holiday Gift Guide.

Cabinet Caddy Review #2023HolidayGiftGuide

2023 Holiday Gift Guide, Reviews · November 4, 2023

I received the below mentioned complimentary product either for free or a discounted price for the purpose of this post. All opinion and thoughts are 100% my own.

Being organized has always been my top priority. I think I really fail in that area. No matter how hard I try and the products I try or the products I get, I fail.That was until I found Cabinet Caddy from Inspired Products.

Cabinet Caddy is the perfect product to help keep you organized. It is the perfect item to help you stay organized with your spices, beauty products or even medical supplies. It’s the perfect way to you organize it all.

“Cabinet Caddy is a modular, instant-access, pull-and-rotate organizer that makes the most of vertical space. Maximize tidiness in tight spaces and find what you want, when you need it. Double-decker shelves fit different-sized containers including spices, medicines, cosmetics, craft supplies, and so much more.”

Why Cabinet Caddy?

• MODULAR! Engineered to work side-by-side to create a “library” of organized stuff.

• WIDER SHELVES hold larger bottles than most competitors, including standard vitamin bottles.

Includes:

1) ADHESIVE LABELS for the handles to help you categorize and organize

2) Two FOAM STABILITY INSERTS that keep items from tipping when shelves are not full.

3) 3M NON-SKID FEET to keep unit from sliding plus optional 3M ADHESIVE PAD

• Dimensions: 10.75″ H x 5.25″ W x 10.75″ D

About Inspired Products

INSP!RED Product Development Group was started by a father-daughter team that loves to create. Ron is a retired IBM engineer who has never stopped tinkering and developing new products. In fact, he has more than 150 patents under his belt. His daughter Shari is a designer who has a knack for style and for knowing the consumer. She also has a few patents of her own. Together they create functional and stylish products that you will love.

I can think of anyone on my 2023 Holiday Gift Guide who can use one of these products.It is the perfect product for anyone you can think of. Please check out my 2023 Holiday Gift Guide to get that special person this awesome product.

Raw Spice Bar Rub Subscription Review #2023HolidayGiftGuide

2023 Holiday Gift Guide, Reviews · October 29, 2023

I received the below mentioned complimentary product either for free or a discounted price for the purpose of this post. All opinion and thoughts are 100% my own.

Cooking has always been an issue for me. I have tons of recipes handed down in my family but I never have the spices or combined spices I need. That was until now as I received a very awesome group of spices from Raw Spice Lab. One thing I do require is seasoned food. Even if it is just salt and pepper. I get confused as to why people do not season their food.

Raw Spice Bar is a company that creates all kind of spices and rubs. They create a new spice every month. They sell everything from individual spices to Blend Boxes to spice subscriptions. Spice subscriptions are the way to go. When you sign up for a subscription, The person you sign up will get an awesome spice monthly to make or create an amazing dish/recipe. This is the perfect gift for that foodie on your gift list!

“They say that if something isn’t broke, don’t fix it. Take grocery store spice blends, for example. They’re just good enough. Not special, not wow-inducing, and usually a bit on the flavorless side. They’re just kind of…there. Just like a tomato bought from a store can never compare to the tangy, fresh flavor of a locally grown farmer’s market tomato, a store-bought spice blend can be good, but only a spice blend utilizing the freshest ingredients for the deepest flavors can be great.

At RawSpiceBar, we believe that no one should settle for bland food or a so-so mealtime routine. A Creole blend should have the sounds of Bourbon Street ringing in your ears. A Greek blend should transport you to the sun-drenched vineyards of the Mediterranean. When “good enough” spice blends didn’t achieve this, we knew something had to change. ”

Memphis Sidewheel Dry Rub– The Memphis Sidewheel Dry Rub is a blend of earthy, smoky, herbal, and spicy designed especially for ribs. Greek influences, such as oregano and garlic, meet traditional Cajun spices like paprika and chiles. Use this smoky Memphis dry rub to create an acidic “wet mop” for making tangy and tender charcoal-grilled ribs. Hand blended from yellow mustard seeds, smoky paprika, onion, garlic, black peppercorns, celery seed, thyme, and oregano.

Longhorn Dry Rub– Everything’s bigger in Texas, so we created a rub that brings big flavor to even the most substantial cuts of beef.

Sweet Carolina Dry Rub– No matter your barbecue preference, our RawSpiceBar Sweet Carolina Dry Rub can unify the masses around what turns a good barbecue into a great one. A sweet, savory blend of granulated raw sugar, paprika, black pepper, onion powder, and more, this month’s dry rub will give you a new-found love for your grill, barbecue meals, and knowledge of an American summertime staple.

All 3 of these rubs are included in the Grill master spice kit. All of these are available for a very affordable price. I am very pleased to offer these spices in my 2023 Holiday Gift Guide. You will not be sorry when you order this for that special cook/chef on your gift list.

Raw Spice Bar Individual Spices Review- #2023HolidayGiftGuide

2023 Holiday Gift Guide, Reviews · October 28, 2023

I received the below mentioned complimentary product either for free or a discounted price for the purpose of this post. All opinion and thoughts are 100% my own.

I am embarrassed to say but I never did the cooking while growing up. I wasn’t aloud in the kitchen when my Mom and Grandmother would be cooking. Even when I got my own apartment, Care bags were prepared for me with the ingredients and all I had to do was put it together.

Hence, This is why I love receiving/reviewing food items. I love coming up with new dishes or following recipes.

Raw Spice Bar is a company that creates all kind of spices and rubs. They create a new spice every month. They sell everything from individual spices to Blend Boxes to spice subscriptions.

I received berbere Blend, Khmeli Suneli and Thai Curry Blend.

berbere Blend- With 5th-century merchants traveling through China, Egypt, Somalia, Arabia, Persia, India, and Java, the Horn of Africa was exposed to a variety of new spices, including red chili peppers, fenugreek, ginger, coriander, cardamom, allspice, cumin, peppercorns, cloves, cinnamon, korarima, ajwain, and long pepper.Loving a culinary experiment, Ethiopian cooks and households began mixing these blends to their liking, eventually creating the complex, citrusy berbere spice blend that Ethiopian households have handed down through generations. With our RawSpiceBar Berbere Blend, you can take this ancient, beloved spice blend and make it your own, continuing the tradition of sharing deeply flavorful food throughout the world.
Khmeli Suneli-Fenugreek Seeds, Bay leaves, Chilli powder, Dried parsley, Dried marjoram, Dried tarrogan, Ground coriander, Dried dill, Pepper, Salt
Khmeli Suneli is a traditional spice blend that originates from the country of Georgia, located in the Caucasus region of Eurasia. The name “Khmeli Suneli” translates to “dried spices” in Georgian, reflecting its composition and purpose.
Georgian cuisine is known for its rich and distinctive flavors, and Khmeli Suneli is considered one of the cornerstone ingredients in Georgian cooking. It is a versatile spice blend that adds complexity and depth to a wide variety of dishes, ranging from meats and stews to soups, vegetable dishes, and even bread.
The exact origins and history of Khmeli Suneli are not well-documented, but it is believed to have been developed centuries ago, influenced by the diverse cultural and culinary traditions of the region. Georgia has been a crossroads for different civilizations, including Persians, Turks, Greeks, and Russians, and these influences have contributed to the unique flavors found in Georgian cuisine.
Thai curry blend-Just as simple as including coriander, Cumin, Turmeric, Ginger, Cayenne Pepper, White Pepper, Bay Leaves, Cloves

The subscription boxes that Raw Spice Labs offer if the perfect Holiday Gift for that special cook in your life! Please visit Raw Spice Bar to build your own special subscription.

Maya Mountain Salt and Pepper Mill #HGG19 @Belizean_Spices

2019 Holiday Gift Guide, Gifts For The Family, Reviews · October 19, 2019

I received the below mentioned complimentary product either for free or a discounted price for the purpose of this post. All opinions and thoughts are 100% my own.

Cooking is something my husband excels at. Eating is something I excel at. The one thing I learned is that seasoned or seasoning your food makes it so much more flavorful. When it comes to salt and pepper, There can just be to many bottles on the table. For this reason, I was thrilled when the review opportunity came about to review the Maya Mountain Salt and Pepper Mill with Ceramic Burr.

About Maya Mountain~

In 2015, Eric and Cindy Noel disembarked from a Carnival cruise ship in Belize City. They were quickly whisked through a chain-link gate onto a waiting bus to take them to Al-tun-ha, a spectacular display of ancient Mayan civilization. On the way, they noticed impoverished villages, roads, schools, and shops in what most would consider to be in disrepair and realized that life brought many challenges to these villagers…they knew in some way, some day, they would return.
In the fall of 2015, Eric and Cindy met a couple who had been serving people in Belize for 20+ years helping to develop a sewing ministry. They joined them and The Word at Work in 2016 to spend 10 days on a visioning trip where they would get to know many servants throughout Belize. Visiting children’s homes, rescue shelters, and the only prison in Belize, the need for help growing food was apparent, and also desperately sought after. With their background in agriculture and food preparation, Eric and Cindy returned from this trip and began focusing on raising funds to return in 2017 – which they did – for 40 days in fact! The rest is beginning to be history…
2017
Seeking remote villages to work with farmers, families and schools, Eric and Cindy have begun to build strong, fruitful and tremendously rewarding relationships. Backyard garden projects, community gardens at primary schools, food preparation and preservation training, developing seed banks, providing educational sponsorships, providing seeds and equipment for increased crop production and processing and micro-financing loans for small business start-ups are just some of the projects that are underway.
Our work in Belize was facilitated by many great people – from north to south in this amazing country of resourceful, hard-working people. We are grateful for the time they extended to us to help familiarize us with the people and the land. Now, as we set out on our own, adventurously seeking to find additional villages to connect with, we look forward with great excitement to what lies ahead.
TODAY
Maya Mountain was founded and is run by farmers. We understand that the global food system doesn’t always play fair. That’s why we invite you to join us in doing good in 2 ways.
First, when purchasing from Maya Mountain, you’re buying products that ensure farmers can provide financial stability for their family.
Secondly, 10% of all profits are donated back to nonprofits working with communities in southern Belize.
You can be part of this adventure with us by purchasing some of the highest quality spices nature has to offer.

This attractive salt and pepper mill is perfect for those who enjoy the enhanced flavor of freshly ground spices.

My Review/Thoughts~

I love freshly ground spices. There is nothing better than to be able to do this at the dinner table. To add another layer of freshly ground spices right before you eat it makes the flavors of the dish out of this world. One thing about the Maya Mountain Salt and Pepper Mill is that is salt and pepper both in one container that grinds them both as needed and how much you need. There is nothing better tasting than freshly ground spices of salt and pepper. Not only is the design sleek and elegant but it is super easy to use. The Maya Mountain Salt and Pepper Mill is very affordable. You can either purchase one on their site or at local farmer markets.