Sante

SANTE

I was recently given an opportunity to review Sante  brands entire line of nuts,  and of course I couldn't resist!  My husband was just recently  diagnosed with diabetes,  and we have been trying to get our entire family to eat healthier,  so they couldn't have come in at a better time!  My children,  just like any other children enjoy snacks thoughout the day,  but getting them to eat healthy snacks is the only problem,  that is until I was introduced to Sabre.  Sante brand nuts all began six years ago when Sara Tidhar found herself single and trying to make ends meet.  Her son suggested she sell the roasted nuts that all her kids were all so crazy about.  That suggestion ended up turning into Sante!

I had forgot all about reviewing the nuts,  so when they arrived I was quite surprised.  I love the way they sent them in a Product Sample Kit,  which organized them perfectly into their place. 

I was very excited about the selection of flavors they sent including:

• GARLIC ALMONDS
• CANDIED PECANS
• CANDIED WALNUTS
• ROASTED SALTED PECANS

I was somewhat hesitant about trying the Garlic Almonds,  not because I don't love almonds but more because I was unsure what they would taste like if they were seasoned with Garlic.  Turns out they ended up being my favorite flavor!  They have a surprising kick to them,  pair that was their fresh crunch,  and you have some of the best almonds you will ever taste!   They are hot but also sweet at the same time,   which really was a pleaser for my palette. 

The Candied Pecans and Candied Walnuts were a favorite for all my children in the house.   They loved the sweetness mixed with the nutty flavor,  and I love the fact that they are so healthy!  They have a light taste with a hint of sweetness to them.  I believe they would make a great addition to cookie recipes that call for nuts.  I would definitely substitute the regular nuts for some of the Sabre Candied nuts.  Matter of fact,   I was making a Sweet Potato Casserole and decided to substitute the regular Walnuts that the recipe called for,  for the Sabre Candied Walnuts and it really enhanced my Sweet Potato Casserole. 

For some great recipe ideas to incorporate Sante nuts visit their Recipe section.  The Cider-Poached Apples with Candied Walnuts,  Rum Cream,  and Cider Syrup looks to die for!

BUY IT:  You can purchase Sante brand nuts for $4.29 - $38.00,  depending upon which size and amount you would like. 

LEARN MORE:  To learn more about Sante nuts visit them on their website.

*Disclaimer - Sante Nuts provided me with the items mentioned above,  free of charge,  for review purposes.  In no way did this alter my opinion of their products.  All of my opinions are one hundred percent honest and true.* 

Gourmet Orchards **Closed**

Gourmet Orchards is a fabulous site that sells quality gourmet gifts online.  They offer a variety of different types of nuts and fresh Arizona Citrus fruit,  that makes  wonderful gifts or treats for yourself.  Gourmet Orchards selects the finest ingredients available and then roast them in small batches,   to make one of the most freshest and high quality products available.  They hand select and pack each Arizona Citrus fruit,   to provide the freshest online Citrus that you can buy.  Gourmet Orchards guarantees that your order will ship within 3 business days of ordering your product(s).

Gourmet Orchards was kind enough to let me select some of their products to review.  I LOVE nuts so it was a hard decision for me to choose just three,  as they have so many different types of nuts that look delicious!  They offer 5 different types of nuts including: Peanuts,  Pistachios,  Walnuts,  Almonds and Cashews.  I ended up choosing :  Chocolate Toffee Peanuts,  Dark Chocolate Almonds,  and Honey Roasted Peanuts.  Each of their bags of nuts weigh one pound and come in a clear package with a label on it.  They were packaged in tan crinkled paper and fit perfectly in the small cardboard box. 

Their Honey Roasted Peanuts looked like the average roasted peanut but sure didn't taste average!  Gourmet Orchards slow roasts their peanuts in their special honey glaze leaving them with a perfect taste.  They are very reasonably priced at $3.99 for one pound of Gourmet Honey Roasted Peanuts.  They make a perfect addition to  snack trays for parties and get togethers or would even taste great used in recipes!  The honey glaze is what really makes these roasted peanuts.

My favorite was the Dark Chocolate Almonds!  You will especially like them if you are a fan of Dark Chocolate and Almonds.  Gourmet Orchards coats the Candied Almonds in the most finest Dark Chocolate  available.  The Dark Chocolate coating was very soft and almost melted in my mouth.  These Dark Chocolate Covered Almonds come in a one pound bag and cost $7.99.  Pair them with another bag or two of Gourmet Orchard Nuts and you have a perfect gift for someone.  

Last but not least i tried their Chocolate Toffee Peanuts.  I chose to review them because the thought of peanuts covered in Toffee with Chocolate sounded out of this world!  The texture of the Chocolate Toffee Peanuts was totally different than the other two that i reviewed.   The Chocolate Toffee Peanuts had an unexpected crunch to them.  One bite of these and you will definitely taste the toffee that is hiding underneath the Chocolate. If you are a fan of Toffee and Peanuts then these are definitely for you!      

My kids had a fun time playing with the nuts...yes they played with them!  They made funny faces out of their nuts and when they were done they got to eat their creations.  Luckily my children do not have any allergies to nuts!     

 

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*Disclaimer- Gourmet Orchards kindly sent me three products to possibly review and sponsored my giveaway.  In no way did this alter my opinion of their products.  All of my opinions are one hundred percent honest and true.*