When grocery shopping, most people just grab the items they need without fully reading the product labels. Take for instance honey- did you choose 100% pure honey or imitation honey? Si, hay una diferencia entre pura miel de abeja y imitación de miel. The labels can be a bit confusing because they have the word Honey in them. However, it's important to know the difference.
Imitation honey or honey blends contain added ingredients and are often packaged to look like 100% pure honey.
Below are some tips to help you spot the fake honey:
Label terminology - Watch out for products that include the terms honey blend, honey flavored and/or honey syrup- they are NOT 100% pure honey.
Label ingredient - Honey is a completely natural ingredient. 100% pure honey does not contain any other ingredient. Honey is the only ingredient listed on the label of 100% pure honey.
Point of purchase - Pure honey in this country is best bought from local and national grocery stores, warehouse or convenience stores and local farmer stands/markets.
For more information about 100% pure honey and the campaign "Pura Miel de Abeja" please visit Miel Pura.org. Thank you National Honey Board for the sweet bottle of the real thing!
*sticky 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.
Last week I was invited to a Got Milk? ~ Toma Leche event at Point De Vue salon in West Hollywood. I love these events because it gives me an opportunity to meet other lovely bloggers in person. While at the event, we learned about the benefits of milk and its many uses: fabaluso milk baths, yummy milkshakes, milk cleanser, y mucho más.
When I first arrived at Point De Vue salon I was informed that my amiga Liz was having her eyebrows waxed. Then, I was invited to be next. *looking horrified* "Qué, qué??!!" For many years, I have come across numerous beauticians and friends who have asked me if I would like to have my eyebrows waxed. Often it would be followed by, "You have such pretty eyebrows. All you need is a little cleaning." Feeling a little brave due to the adrenal shock, I quietly murmured, "okay."
Janis did a great job in helping me to relax. I was worried she would get a little carried away, but she didn't. She kept talking to me which helped me to relax a bit. My other fear was the pain, of which there was nearly none. Janis is definitely a professional! Thank goodness my first time was with her.
One of the main attractions to the salon is the Hair Bootcamp sessions with renowned hair guru and the salon's owner- Muriel Mastey. It's two hours of instruction in blowing drying your hair and learning how to optimize the results. We had a mini version of the course! Wow!! I was definitely not holding the hair dryer properly nor was I using the roll brush correctly. Geeze! Ladies, this guy is the MAN. He was so patient with me and really knew hair. (Sorry, I forgot your name.)
Some of the bloggers had a mini head massage too. There were milk lattes and tempting sweets at the bar of the salon's outdoor patio.
Point De Vue salon owner Muriel Matsey & Tatum Wan, {with Got Milk?}. Three lucky winners received a gift certificate for a return trip.
We girls had a GREAT time!! Thanks Got Milk? ~ Toma Leche and Point De Vue salon for making our day so beau ti ful!!!
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 was not part of this review.
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 & easyKitchen 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.
