Thursday, August 30, 2012

Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookies & Frush (Giveaway)

Yayy for Thursday! Josh, Kay and I all have a cold and are ready for a relaxing weekend. What are you up to this weekend? We have a family BBQ and I am turning 30 on Sunday. So crazy! I thought I would feel nervous or upset at the thought of turning 30, but it really doesn’t bother me one darn bit! I have always felt that birthdays are only depressing if you haven’t accomplished what you wanted to by the time you get to that age. Thoughts?

I am meeting up with a pregnant friend this week to discuss daycare options and general questions about mommy-hood. Since she has a gluten sensitivity, I decided to make her GF chocolate chip cookies. I purchased almond meal (TJs brand of course) and then set out to make this recipe.

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The outcome:

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These are totally delicious! If you’re looking for a GF treat, give them a go!

I was recently contacted by Frush to try out their yogurt and fruit shakes which are made with real fruit, rich and creamy yogurt and all natural health boosters (disclaimer: I received the samples for free). (For more information visit www.gofrush.com, www.facebook.com/gofrush and www.originfoodgroup.com.)

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I received four flavors to try: blueberry, strawberry banana, strawberry, and peach. I was planning to have a big Frush tasting party, but am a little party hosting out (between Kaylin’s birthday, the bachelorette party dinner and the baby shower- I’m exhausted!). In lieu of the in person party, I decide to provide the Frush to friends to try. So far all of the feedback has been pretty positive! I think peach is the favorite flavor. The only complaint I’ve received is that the sugar content is a little high.

Josh and I have tried the Frush on its own and with protein mixed in:

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I think Frush is a great grab and go breakfast option. I have coupons for $1 off any two Frush. If you would like one, please shoot me an email (itzyskitchen at gmail dot com) and I will send coupons off to the first five emailers!

Thursday, August 23, 2012

A Bachelorette, a Baby & a Snack

Thank goodness its Thursday! Are you having a good week so far? Good stuff on this end; family & friend time, work, teaching at the gym, and a little downtime.

This past weekend, we had my friend Kelley’s bachelorette party. The bride-to-be and other bridesmaids flew into Charleston to celebrate all weekend long. A few pictures from the weekend, walking the bridge (Kell and her sister):

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Bachelorette:

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with me:

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All the ladies:

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So much fun!

Kaylin also attended a friend’s birthday party:

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and she scribbled for the first time:

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Work of art!

I also got to try a new-to-me snack, CLIF Kid ZFruit Ropes (disclaimer, I received samples for free):

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No processed sugars and gluten free? Fantastic! And they taste great. Perfect for any kid’s (or big kid’s) lunchbox. 

And…just for fun…Frank, fresh out of the bath:

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY MANDI!!!!!!!!!!!