A good for you white bread

As a participant in the foodbuzz tastemaker program I have the opportunity to try many new and delicious food items. This time around it's Wonder's new Smart White. As I was putting together a perfectly fabulous PB&J, I had some childhood flashbacks.



You see, I wasn't one of the fortunate ones. I had to endure yucky whole wheat bread while most of my friends were chowing down on soft, stick-to-the-roof-of-your-mouth PB&J's on white Wonder bread. I was white with envy! Life can be so unfair!



I suppose my mother felt that whole wheat was more nutritious or something silly like that. ;D



Well, move over whole wheat bread! There's a new Wonder bread in town. Wonder Smart White. Each serving has five grams of fiber and as much calcium as eight ounces of milk. It's a great source of nine vitamins and minerals such a iron, vitamin D and folic acid and has 33 percent less sodium than regular white bread.

I really enjoyed the soft texture and mild flavor of this bread. It's perfect for a good ol' PB&J, grilled cheese or any other sandwich favorite.

I'm giving this new Wonder Smart White a thumbs up!

Thanks foodbuzz and Wonder!

P.S. Now that I am all grown up, I'm all over the whole wheat as well! :)




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I never met a blueberry I didn't love

Do you love blueberries? Well, I do. Participating in the foodbuzz Tastemaker program is so darn fun! They asked me if I was interested in sampling SOYJOY's newest flavor: Blueberry. Ya know what I did? I jumped for SOYJOY! Tee-Hee!



Blueberry SOYJOY is a powerful mix of real fruit and ground whole non-GMO soybeans.



They are packed with protein, fiber, antioxidants and B vitamins.



They have no trans fat, no artificial colors or flavors, no preservatives or chemical additives.



I love knowing I can have a little snack or treat that is actually good for me.



These have a nice bright blueberry flavor. Give this new SOYJOY a try! I think you'll really love it!

Thanks so much foodbuzz and SOYJOY for the wonderful sample!




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Mini burritos and a big bowl of picante sauce for Super Bowl Sunday

Being a part of Foodbuzz is so much fun! As a participant in the Tastemaker program, I have the opportunity to try delicious food products. I was thrilled when they asked if I'd like to make a Super Bowl Sunday recipe using Pace Picante sauce. I love Pace!

Here are some fun facts: Picante sauce is smoother than salsa, making it a better choice for cooking. David Pace created picante sauce in 1947 for the specific purpose of adding delicious flavor and kick to his meals, and Pace Picante sauce is still made today using David Pace's original recipe.

I thought these little mini burritos would be a great finger food recipe for Super Bowl. They are super easy and taste fabulous!

Print recipe

Mini Burritos
by theUngourmet

18 small tortillas
1/2 cup brown or white rice
1 can refried beans
1 cup frozen corn
1 cup Pace Picante sauce (mild or medium)
1 cup cheddar cheese
several dashes of hot sauce

sour cream
guacamole
Pace Picante sauce
anything else that sounds good to you

Cook the rice according to directions. Stir in the beans, corn, Pace Picante sauce, cheese, and hot sauce. Cook over medium heat until hot. Warm tortillas in the oven or microwave. Place a scoop of bean mixture on each tortilla. Wrap up tightly. Place in a 400 degree oven for about 15 minutes or until nicely browned, turning once.

Serve these up with big bowls of sour cream, guacamole, and Pace Picante sauce.

This recipe can easily be doubled or even tripled depending on how many fans you're inviting.

Go Team(s)! :D




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A day to veg out

October 1st is World Vegetarian Day so I decided to whip up some grilled veggie sandwiches. Thanks to the folks at Foodbuzz I had some fabulous bread for my sandwiches! They were kind enough to send me 2 loaves of the new Nature's Pride bread. I received 1 lovely loaf of 100% whole wheat and 1 beautiful loaf of 12 grain.



I thought the 12 grain would be perfect for this yummy sandwich.



This 12 grain had wonderful texture and taste and I was pleased to find that it contains no trans fat, no artificial flavor, color or preservatives, and no high fructose corn syrup. It also has 14 grams of whole grains per slice so it's a great source of fiber!




Ingredients

makes 4 grilled sandwiches

8 slices of Nature's Pride 12 grain bread
4-8 slices of Swiss Cheese
4-8 slices of Cheddar Cheese
1 cup sliced Crimini mushrooms
1 cup sliced zucchini
2 large ripe tomatoes, sliced
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
butter for grilling


For my sandwich I piled on the Cheddar and Swiss cheeses, sliced mushrooms, sliced zucchini, sliced tomato, and fresh basil leaves. Then grilled it until the bread was a lovely golden brown and the cheese was nicely melted.



Just look at all of this goodness! The bread had a wonderful crispness!



You can substitute a rennet free or soy cheese for a true vegetarian sandwich.

Give this bread a try. You'll love it!

Thanks again Foodbuzz and Nature's Pride for your generosity!

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