Fresh & Easy Wine Tasting Twitter Style

Some days ago, I was invited to taste wine from Fresh & Easy via the web. I had three bottles and no one to share them with because the tasting was held during the middle of the week. Had I popped opened all three bottles on my own, it would have been a lovely night for my hubby. Thankfully my friend Janis from Sneak Peek At Me invited me over to her house, to join her and her sisters (Johanna, Joy, and Jihan) to taste the wine.

The Fresh & Easy selection for the evening included:

• Napa Family Vineyards Chardonnay, 2008
• The Vine Yard Late Harvest Riesling, 2008
• Re del Castello Chianti Classico, 2007

The Chardonnay was paired with yummy treats from that Janis picked-up from Fresh & Easy. The Chianti had lots of legs, good tannins, and paired nicely with the genoa salami I brought over. As for the Riesling, it had a crisp clean taste that we enjoyed with fresh grapes and mini cupcakes.

We each had a laptop and joined-in the chat via Taste Live and Twitter along with other bloggers and tweeple. It was fun reading the stream and learning a thing or two about the wine. Everyone seemed to enjoy the evening's delicious selections.

I hope you will get a chance to pick-up a bottle or two from Fresh & Easy this summer. They are priced reasonably from under $10 a bottle. The above mentioned are only three of the 170 wines that they carry. Fresh & Easy selects wines from some of the world's best growing regions such as Spain, Italy, Argentina, New Zealand, and including my home state, California. 

Thank you to Janis and her lovely family for saving me from overindulging. 

Fresh & Easy, you made our evening fun with the three bottles of wine. Thank you!! *Besos*


The above review on this post is unbiased. I have not received monetary compensation to write this review, although I may have received a party favor that may or may not have been part of this review.

Fresh&Easy and Bigmista

Ummmm!! A couple of months ago I came home from my Miami trip tired and in no mood to cook a grand meal. Fortunately I was greeted with a box of goodies from one of my favorite stores- Fresh & Easy. I love what this company stands for- community green/eco-friendly based stores that offer affordable healthy foods with little to no preservatives.

Fresh&Easy has been featuring Bigmista, a barbeque expert, through store events at many of their locations. One of their event locations is near me and due to take place very soon! Uuuu!! I can't wait!! I want to be able to taste Bigmistas food. Of course I'll be doing some shopping while at Fresh&Easy as usual. *stomach growls*

Want to see if your local Fresh&Easy will be having a Bigmista barbecue event near your area? Then click on Upcoming Fresh&Easy events for more information.

Fresh&Easy- Summer grilling preview

For the most part of last week, I was away in Miami. My guys were on their own and it was up to them to feed themselves while I was gone. Sadly, my husband was not graced with a flare for cooking [he can only fry an egg]. Afortunadamente, I thought about Fresh&Easy to help me plan meals that would feed my family while in my absence. I bought several of their ready made meals which helped made the week run smoothly. Mis hijos se sentíaron orgullosos while they helped their dad prepare some of the meals.

Cuando yo llegé a casa, I had a wonderful package from Fresh&Easy waiting for me to open. However, as much as I had fun on my trip, I was exhausted and was in no mood to cook for anyone. Lucky for me, my boys were headed off to camp for the weekend with their Boy Scout troop, I had no need to cook until today [Sunday]. I was looking forward to utilizing some of the ingredients that were sent to me.

Fresh&Easy gourmet wheat hamburger buns, organic ketchup, yellow mustard, barbecue sauce, malt vinegar & sea salt kettle chips, soft cranberry oatmeal cookies with walnuts, and a bottle of pinot gris. Each product is just under $3 each with the exception of the bottle of wine which is just under $7. They also sent me a gift card, which was just enough to purchase some ground chicken, salad mix, and fresh fruit to compliment our dinner.

It was a perfect meal to end a very long week. With Fresh&Easy, I know I can trust that their own-brand products are made with no artificial colors or flavors, added trans fats and they only use preservatives when necessary.

I was grateful to have something easy to prepare that was healthy, appetizing, and satisfying for my family. 

We enjoyed our meal as we exchanged stories about the last few days. My boys had fun helping out their dad with preparing their meals while I was away, and they had a blast at camp. However, my husband and boys told me that there is nothing better than a home cooked meal made by me. *blushes* My guys are super sweet.

Thank you Fresh&Easy, for making our Sunday deliciously perfect!

You can contact me for more information about any of the products mentioned on this post.

The above review on this post is unbiased. I have not received monetary compensation to write this review, although I may have received a party favor that may or may not have been part of this review.

Update for Fresh & Easy ~ Eat Well

Just wanted to share with you that Fresh & Easy linked my blog post from their blog. How cool is that??!!! They were warm and inviting and I especially loved the tour they gave us after the tasting. It was a perfect end to a delicious evening. Just in case you are wondering....Yes I have been eating quite a bit of their Eat Well products since the launching. Yummm!!

Dinner with Fresh & Easy

Hola Blogger world. Late last week I attended a sneak preview tasting of fresh & easy's new line of products from their fresh & easy Kitchen- eatwell. As you may know, I have been trying my best to change the way I eat as part of my effort in losing weight in addition to exercising. When I learned about fresh & easy Kitchen- eatwell products I was thrilled.

Only those closest to me know, that my freezer is mostly bare and that you can yodel from my pantry. Having the privilege of being a stay at home mom, I frequent grocery markets at least three times a week. Every weekday morning I wake up early enough to cook breakfast and lunch for my boys and Tony (my husband). After I clean my casista and exercise, I run errands. Once my kiddies come home from school I shuttle them to their various activities. Most of our weekends are hectic because of Boy Scouts and Music activities. My days are so full each week, that most nights we eat out for dinner. *blushes* It's true, this stay at home mommy gives up at the end of most days and orders out.

When I went to the tasting my eyes just bulged. I am always on the look out for healthy and affordable ready made meals I can serve my family on our busiest days. As I do not prepare my lunch for the day during the week, I often grab whatever I can find in the fridge or I take a quick trip to the nearest fast-food place. {One of the mysteries of my weight issues is revealed.}

Sitting among other bloggers and the Fresh & Easy staff, I relished in the possibilities of my future meals for myself and my family. Among my favorite dishes I tasted that evening were the Spicy Tuna Sushi Square and the Veggie Hummus Wrap. The dressing you see on my plate above, is the Lemon Hummus Vinaigrette (surprisingly yummy). Each packaged item serves one person and most are priced under $5. What impressed me the most was fresh & easy's commitment too developing a product that was low in sodium, calories, fat, and saturated fat without compromising flavor- mission accomplished. The company prides itself in eliminating over 90% of high fructose corn syrup in all of their products that they produce.

On April 7, fresh & easy will be launching their new 17 line product fresh & easy Kitchen eatwell. Guess what I will be having for lunch that day? The line includes a variety of ethnic dishes from Arroz con Pollo to Bruschetta Chicken to Singapore Noodles to Tuna Nicoise Salad. Aside from salads, the line also includes sushi, sandwiches, and soups.

Thank you fresh & easy Kitchen for inviting me to the yummy preview of your fantastic new line of ready made meals from your new line eatwell.


* The above review on this post is unbiased. I have not received monetary compensation to write this review, although for this particular review I may have received a party favor that was not part of this review.

Fresh & Easy

"Mom, someone is at the door!" *rolls eyes* My boys were sitting just a few feet away from the front door when the UPS man came with a delivery. "See who it is, please!" I was in the kitchen cleaning. "Mommmm, the door!" Oh my goodness! As you may recall, my boys are not little children; they are teenagers. "I'm busy!! Who's at the door!!???" I thought it was a solicitor of some sorts.

Jacob, my youngest came running to me to inform it was the UPS delivery man. "Uuuuuu!" He had two boxes for me from Fresh & Easy. Now this caught the attention of my guys. Immediately they wanted me to rip open the boxes to see what was inside. {They love surprises.}

As I was carefully opening box one, my boys were squirming with delight. {Remember, my guys Are teenagers.} When that box was finally opened, their eyes went wide followed by hmmmm sounds.

Fresh & Easy Snickerdoodle Cookies, Sweet Boutique Gourmet Swiss Truffles, and a tempestuous Fresh & Easy One Huge Hunk Chocolate Bar with Pecans & Fruit

Box two was met with equal anticipation by my boys. I was especially excited because I knew what would follow those yummy treats found in box one.

Montcadi Cava Rose {Rose Sparkling Wine} and McGuigan Hand Made Barossa Shiraz

"Awww, it's for you mom." I must say, I love Shiraz! Fresh & Easy caries over 170 wines, mostly all under $10. Wow!! My hubby and I are planning to enjoy the Shiraz with our friends during the Super Bowl game. The Montcadi Cava Rose will be savored over a romantic Valentine's dinner.

 

As for the goodies....I put a pot of water to boil for tea. Noooooo, we are not English, we are just a little fanatic over loose leaf tea. What better way to enjoy Fresh & Easy Snickerdoodle Cookies and chocolates. I know, I know...we are not your typical familia...And yesss, I have teenage boys.

Joshua and Jacob gobbling up the Fresh & Easy goodies over tea.

For more information on any of these yummy products from Fresh & Easy, please e-mail me. They are the perfect accompaniment to any and all of the upcoming celebrations and events: Super Bowl game, Valentine's Day and, Chinese New Year.

Thanks Fresh & Easy for the treats and, for making our day so sweet!