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Jane of All Trades

Kristen — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 05:00:37 +0000

I know that sometimes you may be a bit hesitant to try out new foods from an unknown online source…but TRUST ME PEOPLE!! DON’T HESITATE HERE!!! If you are a pumpkin addict such as myself and pumpkin bread really gets you going, you need to try these Pumpkin Truffles by Jane of All Trades on Etsy. They were on the main page one afternoon and I was drawn in by the yumminess of the photos alone. They are…as good as they look…and BETTER. They melt in your mouth and the pumpkin flavor explodes onto your taste buds…and you never want it to end! If you are going to a Fall get together and looking for a hostess gift, or if you’re just looking for a little pumpkin-y treat…these are it. I may just have to go back for round two soon, I’m running out…………

“The Original Pumpkin Chocolate Truffles -10 pieces” $10

(All images and recipes are property of Jane of all Trades.)

Purpose Design

Kristen — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 18:04:20 +0000

Today’s find comes from Seeking Designers and is brought to you by the letter S…for Spices! I absolutely LOVE this company spicy ideas. We all know and sometimes loathe those ugly and also cumbersome spice racks. And anyone who has tried to clean the dust off of them knows…it’s NOT FUN! So not fun, that I had mine covered by another Etsyian…but I digress. My point is, these spice racks and sets from Purpose Design made me giggle with glee! They are clean and fun and so functional. Also probably the perfect gift for a hourse warming party this year…or a hostess gift for someone you know loves to cook. I also think the idea of the tea sets and specific spice sets like Mexican or French are equally exciting! If you are a cook, or like to dabble or you know someone who is, you’re gonna wanna pass this one on!

“Spicelab Large Magnetic Spice Rack” $55

“Medium Chai Tea Kit” $22

“Small Mexican Spice Kit” $15

(All photos and products and designs are property of Purpose Design.)

Vegan Honey

Kristen — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 11:00:41 +0000

I am a self professed sugar freak. I love sugary things, I can’t help it! I am in the gym countless hours because of it, and have recently taken up boxing…at any rate…I found Vegan Honey on Etsy…and it was love at first bite…literally! So I thought…hey…I NEED to share this with as many vegan peoples I know…at the very least you HAVE to try the twinkies. Anyone who has eaten and loved a twinkie in their life needs to try these…I personally ordered them and was floored…yes…the taste pretty darn close to the real thing!!! And you don’t have to feel bad about any animals being hurt in the process of the baking….always a plus in my book! So check her out…and I’m sorry in advance, because I guarantee, if you order once, you’ll be going back for more!!!

“Fauxstess Twinkey”Â $12/4 count

“Fauxstess Cupcakes” $12/4 count

(All images and scrumptious goodies are property of Vegan Honey!!!)Â

Sugar Fix!

Kristen — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 12:00:44 +0000

If you have a sweet tooth, or you know someone who does…you NEED to try some of this almond brittle on etsy! A talented baker and fellow sugar addict, Kim over at Sugar Fix knows her sweets! This will be the first of many listings to come I’m sure…and I’ll be right there waiting for the rest of them. I can say first hand, (samples are a good thing) that this is some of the best brittle I’ve had!! It’s appropriately crunchy and at the same time is smooth and melts in your mouth!

“Melt in Your Mouth, Almond Brittle” $9.99/6oz.

(All photos are property of Sugar Fix.)

P.B. Loco

Kristen — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 10:27:00 +0000

Ok, so I was wandering through Trunkt.org, and came upon P.B. Loco. What is it you ask? GOURMET, FLAVORED…PEANUT BUTTER…oh yeah…I said flavored. For instance, feel like some peanut butter and chocolate…just order their “Dark Chocolate Duo” made with European chocolate, or the “Raspberry White Chocolate”! I personally am a protein shake lover, so, my usual is a banana, chocolate protein powder and peanut butter….and now…I can skip all that and just add the “Jungle Banana” flavor! Insane….as if that wasn’t enough…there is no trans fat, and no animal fat. I am seriously ordering some of this for myself, maybe a repost after I taste them? It just looked too good not to post about…I mean…chocolate and peanut butter in ONE container? Really? Where was this before?? Check out their online store!

“Peanut Butter with Dark Chocolate Duo” $6.95

“Peanut Butter with Raspberry White Chocolate” $6.95

(All flavors and fabulous peanut buttery ideas property of P.B. Loco.)

Choco Choco House!

Kristen — Tue, 15 May 2007 15:10:00 +0000

If there’s one thing I will NEVER grow tired of…it’s CHOCOLATE! And now after finding these deliciously delightful little chocolates from Choco Choco House…there are just more reasons to want chocolate! The crafty hands of Aliya the mastermind behind the handbag confections uses only the best chocolates from France and Belgium..so you KNOW they taste as sweet as they look! Check out her creations below and be sure to take a peek at the site…but remember not to drool on your keyboards…8)

“Kitty in My Garden” 12 pcs $40

“Princess of Hearts” 12 pcs $40.00

“Ladyfruits” 8pcs $24.00

(All images property of Choco Choco House.)

Charssi Gourmet Foods

Kristen — Tue, 27 Mar 2007 12:53:00 +0000

Ok…so I’ve been posting lots of things, but I never thought I would find something so delicious!!! I think if I stay on their site, I may end up ordering something…my mouth was literally watering…as I clicked longingly through every page. If fudge is what you crave…this site is for you…Charssi Gourmet Foods carries lots of it. Their Spoon Fudge comes in the most delectable flavors. Take a look at the site…I can’t imagine a sweeter place to be this Tuesday morning!

“Spoon Fudge” $35.80 (for 4 flavors)

“White Chocolate Rose”

“Chocolate Mint”

(All ridiculously delicious photos are property of www.charssi.com)

The Dippy Chick!!!

Kristen — Fri, 09 Feb 2007 17:11:00 +0000

I have been a member of The Switchboards for awhile now, it’s an online forum of Indie Designers and Crafters who are very talented, and helpful!

My next pick is from this online forum. I know…it’s not fashion related…but it is an Indie Designer…a designer of FOOD! (my other favorite thing…8) Dippy Chick is a wonderful company offering ready made dry dips for parties!! They are packaged beautifully and when you recieve them, all you have to do is add your yogurt, sour cream, mayo, tofu etc…and you have DIP! A fantastic idea isn’t it….and aside from that, there is the fact that owner Christine Hanisco is a mother who understands kids with allergies! So all of her dips are gluten free! You can even find that some recipes are more specific to other dietary needs…please check out her “Special Diets” page! Look her up and let her know where you found her fab dips!

(Images by DippyChick.com)