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Toastees From Almondina Review and Giveaway! Ends 6/27/2017

My family is snack crazy.  We are always searching for the perfect snack! Happy Husband is an after-work, TV time snacker.  Me? Early morning / late evening whilst enjoying coffee or hot cocoa.

Sweet, gooey cookies and cakes don't appeal to me, oddly enough.  I prefer lightly sweet, crunchy snacks.

I was simply delighted to discover Toastees from Almondina!  These wonderful, crunchy almond cookies are fabulous! Thinly sliced and filled with almonds and assorted flavours -- they are a tasty, low-calorie, low-fat, healthy treat! 

Toastees come in assorted flavours: Cranberry Almond, Coconut Orange Almond, Lemon Poppy Almond, Sesame Almond.  The Coconut Orange Almond is my favourite. My Mother just loves the Cranberry Almond!

FROM THE WEBSITE:

Grandmother’s Secret

Grandmother’s secret recipe is a no added fat,

no-cholesterol cookie for our time.

Almondina® is the inspiring success story of a man whose great loves include both music and wonderful food. For generations his family loved his grandmother Dina’s most secret cookie, which she called Petit Gateau Sec. Yuval Zaliouk, an internationally known symphony conductor and gourmet chef, always had a special place in his heart (and stomach) for this exquisite, crispy wafer with the delicate flavor of roasted almonds and the natural sweetness of plump raisins.

“Generous as she was in giving away her recipes, Grandmother Dina kept the one for Petit Gateau Sec a total secret until the end of her life. Only then did she finally reveal the secret to her daughter, Ahuda, my mother.”

“It is with her blessing and with pride that the Zaliouk family shares these delicious, healthful wonders with your family.”

Long after his grandmother’s death, Zaliouk became aware that the remarkable characteristics of this addictively delicious but extremely nutritious cookie fell squarely in line with the growing demands of health-conscious buyers at the end of the century. Within seven years having started baking in his kitchen, the cookies, renamed Almondina® for his grandmother, were available in all fifty states, sought after in seven foreign countries, and had brought him recognition as Entrepreneur of the Year.

This all-natural, crispy almond cookie has no cholesterol and no added fat, salt, or preservatives. It is wonderfully crunchy and does not have to be (paired with something else to be enjoyed). However, it is a delightful accompaniment for coffee, tea, soft cheeses and fine light wines. The rush to eliminate fat from gourmet foods too often has also eliminated most of the flavor, a fact which is in sharp contrast to this enticingly delicious cookie.

Since the introduction of the classic Original flavor, more distinctive variations have been introduced, all of which continue to be packed with roasted almonds.

Almondina makes all of their products with love and care. That's why they taste so good!

Don't just take my word for it, just look at the joy on my Mom's face!

Sheer Bliss!

Each 5.25 oz bag retails for approx. $3.99.  You can find them at a store near you!

Almondina Toastees are also available at 

Almondina.com and Amazon.com!

The generous folks at Almondina are giving one of my readers the chance to win a sample package just like the one I received:

A Toastees Variety Pack! Two bags each of Cranberry Almond, Coconut Orange Almond, and one bag each of Sesame Almond and Lemon Poppy Almond!

 (Retail Value: Approx. $40.00)

Just follow the entry instructions below for your chance to enter to win!

OPEN TO CONTINENTAL 48 STATES ONLY, PLEASE, 18+, No PO Boxes. Phone number required for shipping purposes only.

Disclosure: I received a Variety Pack of Almondina Toastees for the purpose of this review. I received no monetary compensation. All opinions are my own and based on my own use of and experience with the item(s).

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Pinch of German WINNER!

We have a winner... it's Albert L P!

Congratulations, I've emailed you!

Thank you to everyone that participated!  More great reviews and giveaways coming soon!

Terri

A Pinch of German

Entries: 616
This giveaway has ended.
Albert L P. is the winner!

A Pinch of German Giveaway ends tonight!

Our giveaway of A Pinch of German Cookbook and Spice Package ends tonight!

Don't miss out on this fabulous prize -- just click HERE to enter for your chance to win!

Good luck!

Terri 

A Pinch of German Review and Giveaway Ends April 30, 2014

DISCLOSURE:  I received a Cookbook and Package of Spice for the purpose of this review. I received no monetary compensation. All opinions expressed herein are my own and based on my own use of and experience with the item(s).

I love German cooking! From spaetzle to schnitzel to rouladen, I can eat it everyday!

When asked to review A Pinch of German Cookbook and Spices, I was delighted! I love to cook and love to eat.  Plus, I collect cookbooks! A win-win for me!

I received the Feed Your Dreams Cookbook and a package of Goulash Spice.  I chose to make the Hungarian Beef Stew (Goulash) from Page 83 of the cookbook.  

I changed the ingredients a bit to suit our tastes and needs:

1 pound beef chuck, cubed
4 T Butter
4 T Goulash Spice
1 TSP Hungarian Paprika
3 cups Beef Stock
1 small can tomato paste
1 can diced tomatoes
1 T Garlic, minced
Salt and Pepper to taste

I sprinkled about 1 tablespoon of the Goulash Spice into a zippered baggie and added the beef.  Coated the meat well and then seared along with the garlic.  
I added all other ingredients to the crock-pot and stirred until well mixed.  I drained and added the meat and garlic.  Cooked on low for approx. 8 hours until the meat was tender.
When the dish was done, I added hearty egg noodles and simmered for about 12 minutes until the noodles were done.

It was... FABULOUS! Very hearty, very tasty, and very satisfying!  This is real comfort food. Mike and I both loved it.  He said it will be a great dinner on a cold, wet, winter night. I agree. This is food that sticks to your ribs and soothes your soul. 

The Cookbook is filled with traditional recipes collected by the author, Nathalie Porter, since childhood.  There are over 160 recipes included and several pages of colour photos of the dishes.

The recipes include: Appetizers, Dips, Stews, Salads, Vegetables, Soups, Meats, and Desserts! I've spent several hours reading and re-reading those recipes. They sound so delicious!

One of the things I really like is Nathalie's encouragement to make the recipes your own.  She knows, as does any great cook, that the best dish is the one with your own personal touch.

Throughout the cookbook are little verses and quotes designed to brighten and enlighten.

One of my favourites:

*It isn't the travel that broadening, it's all that rich foreign food!*

Truer words never spoken.

In the back of the book are Nutritional tips, USDA food guide, measurements and equivalents, food substitutions, and even Blessed Scripture!

I will be using this amazing cookbook for a very long time.  I think you will as well!

You may connect with Nathalie on her Social Media Pages:
Facebook and @nkgedrich on Twitter.

Nathalie has generously offered one of my readers to win a copy of Feed Your Dreams and a sample package of Goulash Spice! How fabulous is that?

Just follow the entry instructions below for your chance to enter to win!

***Follow all instructions carefully. Open to USA only (Excluding Alaska and Hawaii), 18+.  No PO Boxes, please. All entries are verified.  HURRY! Giveaway Ends on April 30, 2014.***

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Sweetbay is now WINN-DIXIE! #WDBlogger

This post was created in partnership with Winn Dixie. All opinions are my own.

I'm excited to share some fabulous news with you!  Your local Sweetbay store is now... *drumroll, please*... Winn-Dixie!  New Name, Same People (the name’s changed, but the familiar faces and friendly customer service never will!)

I have long loved shopping at the Winn-Dixie. My family has always sworen by their Meat Department as the best in the business.

Winn-Dixie offers so much for the shopper.   More Sales in Every Aisle (Winn-Dixie’s made it easier than ever to save more on the items you buy most)!

1. Dependable Deals:  Low prices 'locked in' for the items you buy the most! 100's of items, week after week!

2. E-Coupons:  Just click on the coupon you want, add it to your Reward Card, swipe the card at checkout, and save! 

3. Fuelperks: Earn 5 cents per gallon on gas for every $50 spent on groceries!

To see if there is a Winn-Dixie near you, use this handy Store Locator.

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I am a proud #WDBlogger!

Ozeri Green Earth Pan Review

Disclosure: I received an 8" Ozeri Green Earth Pan for the purpose of this review. I received no monetary compensation. The opinions expressed herein are my own and based on my own use of and experience with the item.

Mike and I love to cook.  But we both hate cleaning up (who doesn't).  We both especially hate having to soak and scrub our pans.  So, when we were given the opportunity to try the new 
Green Earth Pan from Ozeri, we were delighted!

The Ozeri Corporation is known world-wide for it's fine kitchen products (as well as home, bath, and fitness).  The Green Earth Pan is a wonderful addition to their kitchen line.

Mike, or Grill Daddy, as he's often called, was the first to use the pan.  Very impressed by the weight of the pan (about 2 pounds) -- that makes it sturdy and it sets well on the burner on the stove.  The interior of the pan is textured and coated with GREBLON - an ultra-safe ceramic non-stick coating from Germany which is 100% PTFE and PFOA free. 

We both loved the very easy clean-up, too.  We wiped it out with a paper towel and then just a few swipes with a bit of gentle dish liquid and a sponge.  To keep the non-stick coating from peeling or losing the non-stick quality, it's recommended that you clean the pan periodically with diluted lemon juice or vinegar.  The lemon juice works best for us.

Behold! Grill Daddy's Masterpiece! Steak and Mushrooms, anyone?

This pan is really brilliant. I know that some people say it's hard to brown anything in it, but I haven't had that problem.  I DO use only medium to low heat.  Using this pan on a higher heat MAY cause issues with the coating.   

FEATURES:

*Unlike other ceramic pans,the Ozeri Green Earth Pan utilizes GREBLON - an ultra-safe ceramic coating from Germany which is 100% PTFE and PFOA free.  

*Innovative textured pan surface delivers enhanced heat distribution and superior non-stick performance without ever releasing harmful fumes or toxins.

*Features a scratch-resistant 100 percent ceramic coating that is super easy to clean.

*Made out of durable heavy-gauge die-cast aluminum with no heavy metals or harmful chemicals.

*Boasts a comfortable heat resistant silicon coated handle and a magnetized induction stove safe base for rapid heat transfer.

Follow the cooking and cleaning instructions for the Ozeri Green Earth Pan and it's sure to give you years of cooking pleasure! 

You can purchase the fantastic pan at Amazon.com!

To connect with Ozeri visit them on their Social Media pages:
Facebook, Pinterest, and @OzeriCorp on Twitter.

Mohawk Valley Maple Syrup Review and Giveaway Ends 2/16/14

DISCLOSURE:
I received products from Mohawk Valley Trading Company for the purpose of review.  I received no monetary compensation. The opinions expressed herein are my own and based on my own use of and experience with the item(s).

You'll recall that I recently posted a review of Mohawk Valley Trading Company's Raw Honey

I thought it couldn't get any better than that. I was wrong!

It gets better!

I also received a bottle of their amazing Grade A, Robust, Dark, Pure Maple Syrup.

Like most people, I've bought maple flavoured syrup. Trust me, the imitation does NOT do the real thing justice at all. Mike (Review Daddy) and I will never buy imitation again. Last night, we had home-made french toast, bacon, and Mohawk Valley Trading Company's  REAL Maple Syrup.

Seriously, how does one describe perfection? Slightly thick, fragrant, sweet... those are just a few inadequate words.  It truly enhances the food that you're eating -- it doesn't overpower it. It's versatile as well. It's NOT just for pancakes, french toast, or waffles.

Check out this recipe for Maple Pecan Scones!

Just take a good, long look at Mike's masterpiece last night... French Toast, Bacon, and real Maple Syrup.  Are you hungry now???

Cool, huh! Mike cooked!  Every bite better than the last -- Delicious! Mike doesn't know it yet... but we're having french toast again tonight! :D

About Maple Syrup:

Maple syrup is made from the xylem sap of sugar maple, black maple, or red maple trees, however it can also be made from other maple species. Maple syrup production is mainly located in northeastern North America; specifically the northeastern states (including New York, Vermont and Maine) and the southeastern parts of Quebec and Ontario, Canada. Given the correct weather conditions, it can be made anywhere in the habitat range of the maple trees. In cold environments, the trees store starch in their trunks and roots before the winter; the starch is then turned to sugar that rises in the sap in the spring.

Our maple syrup is made primarily from sugar maple sap, which is preferred for maple syrup production because it has an average sugar content of two percent. Sap from other maple species is usually lower in sugar content, and about twice as much is needed to produce the same amount of finished syrup.

The folks at Mohawk Valley Trading Company have generously offered one of my readers the opportunity win the same 32 oz. Glass Bottle of Pure Maple Syrup that I received. I thank them kindly!

Just follow the instructions below for your chance to enter to win!

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Kauffman's Fruit Farm -- Review and Giveaway, Ends 1/10/13

Review Daddy and I love fresh fruits and we are just crazy about jams, jellies, butters, spreads.  Don't believe me? Just look at my scales.  NO!  On second thought... just take my word for it.

What we DON'T like is so many additives and preservatives that the actual fruit is lost in the tangled web of ingredients.

So, when given the opportunity to try the amazing products from Kauffman's Fruit Farm, I jumped at the chance!

We received large jars of Blueberry Jam and Home-made Apple Butter.

Obviously, Review Daddy took the Apple Butter and ran away with it.  So much for me getting the first taste, right?  That's okay.  I ran off with the Blueberry Jam.

Bagels and Blueberry Jam for me -- Toast and Apple Butter for Mike.

So help me, I am sitting here right now with my coffee and bagel loaded with the oh-so-amazing Blueberry Jam! 

It's loaded with delicious, succulent blueberries.  I seriously thought this jam would be like others I'd tried, tasty but not crammed full of berries.  WRONG.  Oh, so wrong.   So far, I've resisted the temptation to just eat spoonfuls from the jar.  That's not lady-like -- is it? ;)   I did put a couple of tablespoons on my french toast Saturday morning!

Ingredient List Blueberry Jam::
Sugar, blueberries, water, pectin, and citric acid.

That's it. Five (5) ingredients. When was the last time you saw that on a jar of jam?  I'll bet it's been a while!

Review Daddy finally shared a few bites of his Apple Butter.   You know, I was really caught by surprise.  The apple butters that I've tried before never really had any 'taste' to me.  This is different.  It's slightly sweet, with a nice tartness on the tongue, creamy, and gently spicy.  And it smells so good!

Goodness.  That's the best word for it.  Goodness.  Mike likes his on toast.  I tried mine on an English Muffin.
(My Apologies for Mike's rather wild-eyed look.  He wanted to eat while the toast was still warm!)

Ingredient List Apple Butter:
Fresh Apples, apple cider, sugar, cinnamon.

Four (4) ingredients.  No preservatives, no chemicals.  No unpronounceable additives.

ABOUT US:

Kauffman's "Bird-In-Hand Brand" Orchard Products have been recognized and enjoyed since the early 1900's. Founder Amos L. Kauffman planted the first fruit trees in 1911, and today the 3rd, 4th, & 5th generations operate the business. Our warehouse and country market are located in the heart of Pennsylvania's Dutch Country, along Rt. 340 between the villages of Bird-In-Hand and Intercourse. Our nearby orchards produce over 135 varieties of tree fruits on 100 acres and are managed with a visionary focus that watches changing consumer needs and national market conditions.

Kauffman's has very generously offered one of my readers the chance to win the two products I received!

Just follow the directions below for your chance to enter to win!

Giveaway open to USA only, please. One entry per email per household. 
Giveaway closes at 11:59 p.m. EDT on January 10, 2013. 
All entries are verified. 

DISCLOSURE: I received two items to facilitate this review. I received no monetary compensation. The opinions expressed herein are my own and based on my own use of and experience with this item.

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American Brownie Company: Review & Giveaway / CONTEST CLOSED!

CONTEST CLOSED!



Twill make Old Women Young and Fresh; Create New Motions of the Flesh. And cause them long for you know what, If they but taste of chocolate.
~~ James Wadworth (1768-1844) from A History of the Nature and Quality of Chocolate ~~

A little over a week ago, we were blessed to receive a wonderful package from the American Brownie Company.

The outside packaging was beautiful... oh, but inside... the deep, alluring smell of the chocolate... ah, bliss!





We stood there admiring those scrumptious brownies for several minutes before we came to our senses and dove in!

OHMIGOSH! How and where do I begin to describe these brownies to you? They are almost fudge-like in texture, rich and chewy. These are NOT your Mama's brownies! :)

We received the Spring Collection Brownie and Blondie Tower Gift Pack.

The Spring Collection consists of:

*4 - Chocolate Raspberry Brownie Truffle Towers
*4 - White Chocolate Cherry Walnut Blondie Truffle Towers
*4 - Double Dark Chocolate Brownie Truffle Towers
*4 - White Chocolate Walnut Latte Blondie Truffle Towers
*4 - Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownie Truffle Towers

I can tell you that Mike (Review Daddy) grabbed a Double Dark Chocolate Brownie right off the bat, poured himself a big glass of milk and sat happily munching away.

Liz and I were a bit more reserved. We got our milk first, then fought over chose our brownie. I chose the Chocolate Raspberry and Liz went for the Chocolate Peanut Butter.

I don't think I've ever tasted a brownie so good. EVER.

I will tell you, too, that eating one will fill you up for a while! They are just so decadent...

The good thing is that they will last you several days -- best kept in the fridge for optimum freshness!

We have warmed ours in the microwave for about 10 - 15 seconds. We've eaten them with ice cream and even topped with a dollop of whipped cream! YUMMEH!

The first you realize about the American Brownie Company is that they put all of their best into making these brownies: best quality ingredients, best care, and their love. Best of all? The brownies are made from scratch! It truly makes all of the difference.

About American Brownie Company: (From the website)

Chef Andrea Zelen has spent the last 20+ years as a Pastry Chef in some of the most renowned Five Star / Five Diamond Restaurants and Resorts across America. Some of her Signature Desserts have been served to Heads of State, Royalty, and numerous Celebrities.
Since graduating from the prestigious Culinary Institute of America in 1989, Chef Andrea Zelen has held pastry positions in some of America’s finest restaurants and resorts including San Ysidro Ranch in Montecito, California; Boca Raton Resort and Club in Boca Raton, Florida; the Mayfair Regent Hotel in Chicago, Illinois and at The Greenbriar in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia under the direction of Executive Chef Walter Scheib III, who in 2005 retired from the position of Executive Chef for the White House in Washington, D.C.
In 1995 Chef Andrea received a call from Walt Disney World to assist in the creation of the pastry program for the opening of the famed Disney’s California Grill restaurant, which sits atop Disney’s Contemporary Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. Also, during her tenure she was instrumental in developing new concept restaurants throughout Disney World. Some of her signature desserts are still served at Walt Disney World restaurants and can be found in the very popular Disney Chefs Cookbook.

Chef Andrea’s desserts have not gone unnoticed. “Desserts were uniformly excellent” states The New York Times. “Desserts are pure indulgence” said Orlando Magazine. Chocolate soufflé with peanut butter custard “A peanut butter cup times TEN!” states Woman’s Day Magazine. Esquire Magazine writes the "California Grill is not just one of the Best Restaurants in America; it's a place from which American restaurateurs will surely steal ideas."

The American Brownie Company offers so many different flavours of brownies, too! Double Dark Chocolate, Chocolate Peanut Butter, Triple Peanut Butter Blondie and so many more!

The wonderful folks at American Brownie Company have generously offered to give one of our readers a chance to try the Spring Collection Brownie and Blondie Tower Gift Pack. Very sweet!




Just follow the instructions below for your chance to enter and win!

OPEN TO USA RESIDENTS ONLY, PLEASE!

MANDATORY ENTRY: Visit American Brownie Company, then come back here and tell me which 4 brownies you'd like to try!

ADDITIONAL ENTRIES:

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5. Sign American Brownie Company's Guestbook and tell them Gathering My Roses referred you to their website.

6. Post the link to this contest on your blog or Facebook and link back here!

7. Enter another contest on our blog and then come back and tell us which one.

This contest will be open from Thursday, April 22nd until Thursday, April 29th. Winner will be announced on Friday, April 30th.

DISCLOSURE:
American Brownie Company provided us with a complimentary Spring Collection Brownie and Blondie Tower Gift Pack for the purpose of review. We were under no obligation to review these items. We received no monetary compensation. The opinions expressed are based on our own use and experience with the products.

TORTUGA Rum Cakes: Review & Giveaway -- CONTEST CLOSED!

CONTEST CLOSED!!!

Just recently, we were blessed to receive samples of delicious Tortuga Rum Cakes from the Cayman Islands.

We sampled the Golden Original and the Key Lime cakes.

My mouth waters just thinking about them. The aroma... the lightness... the flavours... *sigh* I'd love to have a slice right now... but we ate it all. :)
I'll start with the Golden Original with Walnuts. This is THE Original Rum cake, folks! It was superbly packaged -- vacuum-sealed and fresh -- and not smashed or crumbled.

Each cake is baked, then hand-glazed to perfection. You can find them in three sizes: 4 oz. mini, 16 oz. medium, and 33 oz. large.

The cakes aren't just just beautiful to look at, either. They taste so very good. Yes, you can taste the sweetness of the Tortuga Gold Rum (darn good rum it is, too!) but it doesn't over-power the cake. It's moist, but not soggy. It's so like the cakes my grandmother used to make at Christmas.

Review Daddy sliced and toasted a slice and we compared it to the piece we didn't toast -- both has that WOW! factor that brings you back for more!

Next, we tasted the Key Lime Rum Cake. Now, you all know how Review Daddy is crazy for Key Lime. Well, he was in Key Lime heaven for this taste test!
The Key Lime flavour is tart and deep, but again, doesn't over-power the cake. It's sweet, creamy, and melt-in-your-mouth -- definitely our favourite!

Tortuga Rum Cakes is a family-owned business proud of their long tradition of creating the very finest Caribbean rum cakes and gourmet products.

They have so much to offer! Coffee, Cake, Fudge, Sauces, Rum... and more! If you are yearning for a true taste of the Caribbean -- this is your one-stop shop for all that is sweet and good!

You can connect with them via their free Newsletter (on the main page of their website), Facebook Page, and on Twitter @TortugaRumCo

The wonderful folks at Tortuga Rum Cakes have generously offered one of our readers a chance to win a 33 oz. Tortuga Rum Cake of their very own in the winner's flavour of choice!
Just follow the instructions below for your chance to enter and win!

***NOTICE: You MUST leave your email address in the body of your comment or make your email address visible in your profile.
If I cannot contact you -- you can't win!***

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OPEN TO USA RESIDENTS ONLY, PLEASE!

MANDATORY ENTRY: Visit Tortuga Rum Cakes, then come back here and tell me two other products, not reviewed here, that you'd like to try!

ADDITIONAL ENTRIES:

1. Fan Tortuga Rum Cakes on Facebook and post on their Wall -- tell them Terri & Liz from Gathering My Roses sent you!

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4. Follow @GeorgiaMist on Twitter

5. Follow @TortugaRumCo on Twitter

6. Tweet about this contest (no more than once daily, please!)
@GeorgiaMist @TortugaRumCo Win a 32 oz. Tortuga Rum Cake from Gathering My Roses!
PLS RT! http://bit.ly/9DWLsM

7. Post the link to this contest on your blog, Facebook, or MySpace page(s) and link back here!

8. Enter another contest on our blog and then come back and tell us which one.

This contest will be open from Monday, April 12th until Tuesday, April 20th. Winner will be announced on Wednesday, April 21st.

The Prize will be sent directly to the winner from Tortuga Rum Cakes.

DISCLOSURE:
We received complimentary samples of Tortuga Rum Cakes for the purpose of review. We were under no obligation to review this item. We received no monetary compensation. The opinions expressed are based on our own use and experience with the item.

Big Kahuna! BKW Seasonings -- CONTEST CLOSED!

CONTEST CLOSED!

Mike (aka Review Daddy) and I love to cook! We're always searching for special rubs and seasonings to use. So, we were very blessed when we were sent some samples of Big Kahuna BKW Seasonings to try!

We received three bottles: Original Gourmet, BK Barbecue Rub, and BKW Butter Blend. Let me tell you, we have been very happy with the results!

We bought some thin-sliced Top Sirloin Steaks and Mike worked his magic using the BKW Seasonings. He rubbed the steaks (we had six) with the seasonings and let them sit in the fridge for about 1/2 hour before broiling them.
We sliced the steaks so that we all had steak with each of the rubs / seasoning.

General consensus: The Butter Blend was our favourite on this cut of beef.

We also did chicken wings one night. No sauce -- just BKW Seasonings. They were very yummy! Our favourite that night was the Barbecue Rub followed by the Original Blend!

We also tried the seasonings on freshly popped popcorn and, oh wow, that was really good, too!

We are so impressed that we're going to grill a turkey this weekend and Mike is going to rub the bird with the Barbecue Rub.

By now, you're curious. Who IS BKW Seasonings?

From The Website:
BKW Seasonings is a family-owned business. Originating in the early 1960’s, BKW Seasonings has been satisfying taste buds for over 40 years. The seasoning was created to produce a unique buffalo-style wing that our family has used for years cooking wings for friends and customers at football games, parties, and gatherings.

In 1997 we opened a small take-out restaurant near the University of Tennessee campus called Big Kahuna Wings. Just two weeks after opening, BKW competed with twenty-nine local, regional and national wing restaurants including Hooters, Spicy's, and Buffalo Wild Wings, among others and was voted BEST WINGS in Knoxville at the annual "War of the Wings." The Big Kahuna legend was born.

While operating the restaurant, we experimented with the seasoning and found it to be exceptionally good to bring out the true flavor in almost any food. Steaks, hamburgers, pork, fish, vegetables, and many other foods have proven to be excellent with the addition of our seasoning. The result was the creation of Big Kahuna Original Gourmet Blend. When you try our blends, we believe you will agree . . . it is the most unique seasoning to ever hit the market, and its uses are endless!

Big Kahuna BKW Seasonings offers several
Gourmet Blends for all of your cooking needs! If you need ideas, you can find (and submit) Big Kahuna Recipes on the website!

You can find Big Kahuna BKW Seasonings at several outlets -- just use the convenient Store Locator.

The generous folks at BKW Seasonings have offered to give one of our lucky readers a bottle of their Big Kahuna Original Gourmet Blend -- just follow the instructions below for your chance to win!

Contest Open to USA ONLY, please.

***NOTICE: You MUST leave your email address in the body of your comment or make your email address visible in your profile. If I cannot contact you -- you can't win!***

Please leave a separate comment for EACH entry!

MANDATORY ENTRY: Visit BKW Seasonings and tell me another flavour that you'd like to try. Come back and leave the info in your comment. If you do not post the mandatory entry, your other entries will be discarded!

1. Follow @GeorgiaMist on Twitter.

2. Follow Gathering My Roses PUBLICLY on Google Friend Connect. (sidebar)

3. Fan Gathering My Roses on Facebook (link on sidebar)

4. Tweet about this contest (no more than once daily, please!) then come back here and leave your Twitter status URL.
@GeorgiaMist Win a bottle of Original Blend BKW Seasoning from Gathering My Roses! Ends 4/3/10.
PLS RT http://bit.ly/cUOGjH

5. Enter another contest on our blog and then come back and tell us which one.

This contest ends on April 3, 10

DISCLOSURE: We received three complimentary bottles of BKW Seasonings for the purpose of review. We were under no obligation to review this item. We received no monetary compensation. The opinions expressed are based on our own use and experience with the item.