Food

Being healthy doesn’t only mean watching what you eat. It’s just as important to watch what you drink. Many people forget that drinks can be just as unhealthy as a lot of foods! I find great joy in trying new and unique foods and drinks. When it comes to looking for a unique drink, I typically stick with something healthy and natural. That is why I was super excited to try Caliwater’s All Natural Cactus Water. I have heard of cactus water, but I have never tried it. I mean come on, I live in Florida, there aren’t cactuses in all over the place. I must say, I was surprised by the health benefits of Caliwater’s Cactus Water.

I love trying new recipes. I am always searching for something new and different to cook with. A lot of times I find an amazing recipe, only to realize that I am missing one ingredient- Culinary Alcohol! The problem is that most grocery stores do not have culinary alcohol. In fact, I have never seen any in stores. Yes, you can use the real thing, but traditioners liquors are not made for cooking; they are made for drinking! Why not use a liquor that was specifically formulated for chefs? Why not use a product that was tested and approved by REAL chefs? I think every cook and every foodie would happily accept a chance to use REAL Culinary Alcohol!

Welcome to the Foodie 2014 Holiday Gift Guide. Let’s face it, we all love food! We either consider ourselves foodies or we know someone that is a foodie! Trying new and unique foods and snacks is fun! We have taken the time to find some of the most delicious and unique snacks and treats for the holidays! All of these gifts were tested and approved by Women and Their Pretties or Mama Smith’s Blog (unless otherwise stated).

I love companies that are passionate about their goals, customers, and products. I especially love companies that work hard to keep their customers healthy and happy. The best way to keep me happy with healthy snack bars is based on two important qualities. 1. The snack bars have healthy ingredients 2. The snack bars do not taste healthy. haha I know that sounds funny, but I’m serious. I can’t stand that “taste” that a lot of healthy snack bars have. It’s a bland, artificial, gritty taste. The risk of trying a healthy snack bar that I don’t like, never stops me from trying more. I love finding new snacks that I enjoy, so when I was offered the opportunity to try a healthy snack bar, I said “Sure, why not?”

Let’s face it. Men LOVE snacks and meat. Women always get rep for snacking all the time, but every man I know snacks more than most women. We have to watch our figures ya know 😉 I remember one year my grandmother (aka Mrs. Claus hehe) gave my guy friend a snack pack full of beef jerky. I am not exaggerating when I say that it was one of his favorite gifts! I am personally a very big fan of beef jerky! I will pass on the beef sticks, but I will eat the jerky until it makes me sick. It is one of my guilty pleasures. There you have it folks, you learned something new about me. I digress.

I have a love affair with cooking. One minute I am in love, the next I am despising it. I don’t always feel like chopping, …

I am from the South. When I say South I mean a farm living, backwoods loving, country music listening, everyone knows everyone sort of place! While I may not fit into all of those categories (City girl at heart) there are a few things I can’t deny. I part with my love for the Southern cooking and you cannot have country cooking without a nice HUGE glass full of SWEET TEA!! Aghh… my mouth just watered.

Who doesn’t love to travel the world? Most of us love to travel, to see new places, and to try new things. Like I have said before, I love to try new foods when I visit new places. Trying new and unique foods is one of my FAVORITE things about traveling. The smell, the taste, it really makes me nostalgic. If you don’t travel or you can’t travel you can still experience the culture, the nostalgia, the sweet sensation of trying something that someone in another city, state, or country eats every day! With that said I must introduce you to the Try The World subscription box. Keep reading to see what I received in the Paris Box!