Culinary Adventures with Camilla

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Personalized Cart .  I received complimentary product for the purpose of review,  but all opinions are honest and they are my own.  This page may contain affiliate links. A few weeks ago I was contacted by someone at Personalized Cart who offered me a product of my choice in exchange for an honest review.* She had a couple of suggestions, including jewelry and kitchenware. I knew exactly what I wanted when I saw they had Coordinate-Engraved YETI Tumbler ( here ). So, there are two things I'll cover in this post: first, the process and quality of Personalized Cart and, second, the quality of the product that they personalized for me...in this case the YETI tumbler. Sounds fair, right? I have long wanted a YETI tumbler. And, in fact, when I saw that my husband had purchased one last month, I was envious. Then I realized that he purchased it as a gift for his dad. So, I opted to get this cup for Jake and ...

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of  Moms Meet .  I received complimentary product for the purpose of review,  but all opinions are honest and they are my own.  This page may contain affiliate links. Perfect Bars These are protein bars crafted with nut butters - peanut butter, almond butter, and cashew butter - as the base. They are blended with organic honey for a creamy consistency. They are all gluten-free, soy-free, non-GMO, kosher, and Oregon Tilth Certified Organic. They come in a dozen different flavors for the full Perfect Bars and in two flavors for the Perfect Bar Minis. Peanut Butter Almond Butter Blueberry Cashew Coconut Peanut Butter Maple Almond Almond Acai Almond Coconut Carob Chip Cranberry Crunch Fruit & Nut Dark Chocolate Almond (new) Dark Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter with Sea Salt (new) While they need to be refrigerated for longevity, I was excited to learn that they stay fresh for a week out o...

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Veggie Wash in conjunction with #AppleWeek   Product for this post was provided and this page may contain affiliate links. As we prep for online blogger events, often event sponsors with send us samples or items to use in our posts. When items began rolling in for #AppleWeek, I received a sample bottle of Natural Veggie Wash by Beaumont Products. Before I get to my thoughts on the product, I'm going to climb on my soapbox for just a moment. My Produce Soapbox In a perfect world, we’d all have the food budget to buy only organic, grass-fed, and pasture-raised meats and purchase only organic, locally-grown, and in-season produce. It makes a difference to our bodies and our planet. The reality is that it's not always feasible to do so. So, I prioritize and always get organic options of 'the Dirty Dozen;' I sweat the 'Clean 15' less. I have the printed Dirty Dozen list from the Enviro...

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Coffee Gator.   Product for this post was provided and this page may contain affiliate links. Let's start with some truths: I love coffee. I have a stovetop espresso maker that I even take on camping trips. I have an army of French Press coffee makers in various sizes and materials - some glass and some stainless. I drink coffee at all hours of the day. Remember: I love coffee. So, when I was approached to review two products from Coffee Gator, I was definitely interested. I don't own a pour-over coffee maker...and I was excited that it included a reusable metal strainer. One of the reasons I've held out from getting a pour-over was: I wasn't thrilled about a using disposable paper filters. I received the Pour Over Coffee Kettle with a Built-In Thermometer and the Pour Over Coffee Maker from Coffee Gator. The idea behind these products is that, with the correct tools, you can optimize your coffee-making ...

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of  Moms Meet .  I received complimentary product for the purpose of review, but all opinions are honest and they are my own. Compensation for this post was provided and this page may contain affiliate links. Spilling the Beans Beanfields started with a big idea—to help change the way people snack—by using beans as the main ingredient in their chips. They were also committed to using non-GMO ingredients. As a longtime vegan, Reed Glidden wanted a chip made from one of his favorite meals: beans and rice. His wife, Liza Braude-Glidden, created the first bean and rice chip in their kitchen. The result: Beanfields was born. The chips tasted great and the rice+bean combination rendered them more nutritious than regular chips. In the Spring of 2011, Beanfields launched with its first four flavors: Sea Salt, Pico de Gallo, Salt & Pepper, and Unsalted. They garnered fans and awards and have consistently gi...

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of  Moms Meet .  I received complimentary product for the purpose of review, but all opinions are honest and they are my own. Compensation for this post was provided and this page may contain affiliate links. When the opportunity arose - through my association with  Moms Meet  - to try  Jarrow Probiotics , I was thrilled. We have long used probiotics in our household. When the boys were smaller and were prescribed antibiotics for ear infections, etc., we fed them yogurt with live cultures to replenish the good bacteria in their bellies. When R has any digestive issues - he gets constipated when he's stressed - he takes probiotics. But we have usually taken them in the form of yogurt or a liquid probiotic that needs to be refrigerated and has a fairly short shelf-life. I've rarely tried them in pill format. With all the research of gut health on more sustained diseases, including autoimmune...

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of  Moms Meet .  I received complimentary product for the purpose of review, but all opinions are honest and they are my own. Compensation for this post was provided and this page may contain affiliate links. While I typically write about food and drinks, I sometimes write about products that are important for health and wellness as well. And, really, you need your teeth for eating. So, I think mouth health is certainly related to my usual topic!  I received a selection of toothpastes from Himalaya Botanique and my family of four quickly divided them up for testing. First, a little bit about the line... About Himalaya Botanique Complete Care Toothpaste There are seven different varieties: Whitening Complete Care Simply Peppermint; Whitening Complete Care Simply Mint; Complete Care Simply Peppermint; Simply Mint; Simply Cinnamon; Simply Spearmint; and the Original Neem and Pomegranate toothpast...

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of  Moms Meet .  I received complimentary product for the purpose of review, but all opinions are honest and they are my own. Compensation for this post was provided and this page may contain affiliate links. Two things I want to say before I start: First, we are huge ice cream fans. Huge...as in we plan stops on road trips based on what towns have good ice cream parlors. It doesn't matter if it's the middle of winter or it's ten o'clock at night, we'll stop for ice cream if there's a good spot! Second, I have tried Arctic Zero Fit Frozen Dessert Pints before and was not completely sold on the idea. But  when  the opportunity arose - through my association with  Moms Meet  - to try Arctic Zero again, I agreed.  About Arctic Zero... Based in San Diego, California, Greg Holtman was inspired to create Arctic Zero for his mom, a Type 1 diabetic. His family has always loved dessert...