A Great Cup of Coffee and Supporting Fair Trade Too!!

I love Green Mountain Coffee. The flavors are vibrant and the taste is always smooth. So when BzzAgent invited me to a campaign that offered Three Continent Green Mountain coffee, I jumped at the chance!

On top of that, I was excited that the coffee was made thru Fair Trade and supporting a way of life for people in underpriviledged areas who work hard and deserve a chance to be paid well for the efforts they make. The day came when my BzzKit arrived;

I eagerly popped a k-cup into my Keurig to sample this coffee. As I waited my 60 seconds, I pulled out the literature that told the story of Kelly Clarkson and how she has made a trip to Peru to understand Fair Trade. Green Mountain works closely with the farmers in that area to produce the highest quality coffee and put money back into the community. My cup of coffee was done. I smelled the rich brew and took a sip and was instantly in love. To be fair, I have always loved Green Mountain Coffee, but this Three Continent blend was especially yummy. It has a very distinct and bold flavor but it isn't a dark roast and it isn't bitter. It just has body and flavor and it makes you feel warm and alive all over. It was a such a smooth and robust flavor. I really liked it. The only thing that made me sad is this is a limited edition, but the fact that I want to support fair trade is a long term commitment. And Green Mountain's concern and care to support this practice and the fact that they produce quality coffee are the reasons I will keep buying their products. I highly recommend this coffee and I know you will see that it is not only a great cup of coffee, but a great way to contribute a bit and help in a community dedicated to making a better life for the families that are a part of it. I received this coffee from Green Mountain and BzzAgent to try for free but my love of Green Mountain is my own!

Buitoni Pasta is a special treat!

Recently I joined a campaign on BzzAgent to try Buitoni pasta. As you can see by the title of this review, I decided to try the Shrimp Scampi Ravioli. The name itself is impressive, so I had high hopes for this pasta. I am also a huge fan of shrimp scampi, so I was excited to try this pasta. The price was 4.99 for just enough pasta for two people. All in all, that is a great price considering the value of the product. When my husband and I tasted it we were very impressed.

The pasta cooked to a perfect al dente in just 5 minutes and none of the ravioli burst open or leaked into the water. The texture was firm and had that fresh pasta taste. The filling had a light lemon taste with fresh seafood and Italian cheeses. It was delectable and I enjoyed every bite. I prepared the pasta with a light pasta sauce that I made myself from canned tomatoes and a garlic and basil. I think it was the perfect compliment to this dish since it allowed the subtle tasting seafood to shine thru. I would definitely buy this again as a special meal - it beats going out to a restaurant and paying far more for the same product. This product was fresh and homemade tasting and was a very elegant dinner for the two of us.

My delicious BUITONI® Riserva Shrimp Scampi Ravioli! I received the product from BzzAgent to try for free but the excitement is all my own!

Comforts for Baby - wonderful product line of baby items with a Touch of Nature

A few weeks ago, I was given the opportunity thru BzzAgent to sample an amazing group of products exclusive to Kroger stores - The Comforts for Baby line. Although there is a plethora of products, I sampled the diapers, wipes, body wash and lotion and bibs for my little Blakey. I was pretty excited about this campaign to start with - baby products are something I go thru in spades and to get a chance to try some new products and have some fun new things made my day. I made the trip to my local Kroger store - King Soopers in this area, and picked up a box of diapers and the other things for my little guy. I had so much fun picking out bibs and the body care.

I must say I was very impressed with the quality and then I came to find out that these products had more in mind than just my baby's happiness. They were also produced using earth friendly methods and health conscious standards. The diapers are chlorine free and manufactured using plant based resources. The wipes are alcohol free and hypo allergenic. The body care products are mild and use only the gentlest ingredients. On top of all that, the other products that Comforts offers are BPA free and produced according to high safety standards.

So I felt confident using these on my baby and I enjoyed all of these products immensely. I loved the way the diapers NEVER leaked - nope, not even once Mommas! You can trust them implicitly! And the wipes were soft, cushioney and never caused a bit of irritation. I loved the sweet scent my little guy had after using the body care - made him extra snuggly and sweet and when you look at the picture of him in that bib, well, your heart just melts. I highly recommend these products and I thank BzzAgent and Kroger and Comforts for the opportunity to try these products free of charge and have a month of amazingness that I intend to continue by buying these products in the future.