Crofter's Superfruit Spread review.... and an EasyLunchbox System Giveaway (for a green lunch box)!

You all know how I just LOVED the Asia flavored Crofter's Superfruit Spread that I reviewed here :-).  Now I've had the chance to review the North America flavor too (which I purchased with a free product coupon sent to me from Crofter's)... as you can see below.

9.5 of 10.  This spread is a very nice blend of sweet and tart, but I do have to admit that it'd didn't blow me away like the Asia flavor did.  It's still a great quality spread... I'm just not in love with it... as I am with the Asia flavor :-).

In the first picture above, I used the spread on a homemade no bake granola bar.  Here is the recipe and nutrition info for the bars courtesy of caloriecount.about.com.  Below are the bars wrapped and ready to be stored in the fridge!

They need a little more sugar, probably in the form of honey... but they were wonderful topped with the Crofter's Superfruit Spread! 

Another recipe I recently tried was for Indian Sweet Bread.  It was quite delicious, and my Dad was a big fan too :-).

And now for the GIVEAWAY!  Kelly from EasyLunchBoxes.com has generously offered to send one of my readers an EasyLunchbox System (lunch box and container set) of their own to try!  Here is my review of the EasyLunchbox System that I was sent. 

Here's how to enter:

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The contest ends on July 15, 2010. The winner will be randomly chosen via Random.org generator and will be posted on my blog on July 16. Only one person per household may enter. The winner will have 72 hours to post a comment on my blog with their e-mail address. I will then e-mail them in order to get their shipping address. If the winner doesn't respond, another winner will be chosen. Contest is open to U.S. AND Canadian Residents, 18 yrs. and older only.

Good luck!

 
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Crofter's Superfruit Spread - Where have you been all my life??

For most of my life I really haven't enjoyed jelly or preserves very much.  Sure, I'd eat PB&J sandwiches, but I eventually began to leave out the jelly because I just didn't like it all that much.  Of course, that could be because the jelly my family bought was the cheap overprocessed stuff... Anyway, that has all changed!!  I recently received some free coupons to try Crofter's Superfruit Spread, and I am being completely honest when I say that I've never tasted a spread, jelly, or preserve as good!

Ok, ok, I guess I've only tried the Asia flavor (which is reviewed below)... still though... it's delicious!

But first, I'll fill you in on Crofter's Organic.  Their website states that "Crofter’s Organic has been making organic fruit products on the shores of the Georgian Bay in Parry Sound, Ontario, for 20 years now. We produce an extensive line of organic fruit spreads, conserves and jellies that are distributed in both natural and conventional channels throughout the U.S. and Canada." 

Also, "Crofter’s is particular about every single ingredient in its fruit products. Our organic blueberries are wild harvested near Lac Saint-Jean north of Quebec. We use heritage fruit varieties like Senga Sengana strawberries, Willamette raspberries and morello cherries for their full flavor profiles and dark, rich color. We use fair trade sugar in our new Superfruit™ line."  Yay!

The only downside is that Crofter's Superfruit Spreads are a tad expensive... but they are of a very high quality and quite tasty.  In this case, when you pay more, you will get more!!

Now for pics of the Asia spread:

10 of 10!!  This spread is SOO delicious!  Sweet and just a tad sour, smooth with little chunks of fruit, which I think are the yumberries, though I've never had yumberries, so I wouldn't know ;-). 

My mom also liked the spread and said it tasted like homemade - no better compliment!

AND, this spread is great with Dr. Kracker crackers, especially the Cherry Semolina flavor, which I'll review next!

9.5 of 10.  Lots of sweet and sour dried cheeries.  Thick, hearty, and seedy as usual!  Crisp and crunchy with generous toppings.  Seriously, what more could I ask for??  Maybe zero calories?  Hee, hee :-).  As hearty and filling as these are, I still find it hard to stop at a serving!

More delcious food:

Homemade nutbutter with .5 cup natural peanut butter, 1 cup walnuts, 2 tsp. Tropical Tradtions coconut oil = yum!

My homemade nutbutter and Crofter's Superfruit Asia Spread on oatmeal :-)

My first TRUE banana soft serve made with my Cuisinart mixer

Weetabix with berries and milk

Plain yogurt, whipped sweet potatoes, and chopped walnuts - not as good as I was hoping :-(

Plain yogurt, oats, chia seeds, and strawberries overflowing my bowl :-)

And I do eat veggies sometimes too ;-).  This is fresh (and organic!) asparagus from my parents' garden after being boiled in water on the stove.

Well, that's a nice, long post for you all!  I'll be back with more later this week.

Also, you can check out a CSN Stores $40 Gift Card Giveaway here!

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