Savor Sweets Review + Giveaway

Are you tired of the same old lollipop flavors and looking to try something truly unique?  Then look no further because Savor Sweets offers suckers in a variety of uncommon flavors that you are sure to enjoy,  atleast i did any way!  They make small batches by hand to create some of the most unforgettable suckers you have ever tried.  


The thing that stands out most about their products is by far their uniquness!  In search of a different flavor that is out of the ordinary?  Guess what,  they can also customize flavors for you so you might just want to look into that as well.  

They offer the following flavors:  

• Black Tea
• Espresso
• Basil
• Chai Tea
• Balsamic
• Pink Peppercorn
• Spicy Habenero
• Fresh Mint
• Spiced Honey Baklava
• Tiger's Ear Vanilla Cinnamon
• Pomegranate & Lemon
• Caramel with Seasalt

I am sure you can tell by the above description how uniquely different their selection of flavors are. And if you think their flavors are unique I have news for you their packaging is just as unique!   They are wrapped in packaging made out of recycled paper printed with soy ink,  biocompostable cellophane bags, and organic compostable ribbon made in the US.  When you finish your sucker you can toss it in your compost pile or yard waste bin,  how cool is that!  The suckers are all shaped like a tulip and vary in color depending on their flavor. I found it interesting that many of their flavors contain only three ingredients. 

I was very excited to try the Baklava flavor because my late grandmother was Greek and use to make Baklava.  It has been many years since she passed and I figured the Baklava flavor might just spark some fond memories of the past.  Both my husband,  son,  and I all tried it.  My husband thought it tasted like spiced honey,  but since I knew what it was and was familiar with the taste of Baklava I immediatly was able to make out the Baklava flavor.  

Second on the list was the Caramel with Seasalt.  It tasted very sweet as it had a very distinctive carmel flavor with the slightest hint of salt.  Although I liked the Baklava flavor the Caramel with Seasalt flavor was my favorite.  

Thirdly I selected to sample the Espresso flavor because what can I say,  I am a coffee fanatic!  The flavor was also very distinctive and very raw tasting.  It left a lingering espresso flavor in my mouth.  I enjoyed the dark espresso flavor.

BUY IT: You can purchase Savor Sweets online at savorsweets.com.

LEARN MORE: You can learn more about Savor Sweets online.  To keep up on all their sales, flavor tests, and events be sure to sign up for their newsletter.

WIN IT: One of my very lucky readers is going to win a $33 credit which can be used for a dozen assorted flavors or a flavor sampler.  

*Disclaimer - I received 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.*

Sweets on a Stick Giveaway

Have your sweets on a stick and eat them too!  Perfect for any holiday,  celebration,  or every day treat  The "Sweets on a Stick" offers plenty of recipes and ideas of how to eat some of your favorite treats on a stick.  I mean what better way to eat a treat then on a stick,  it gives you something yummy to eat in a fun way - on a stick!

Sweets on a Stick offers over 150 kid friendly recipes for cakes,  candies,  cookies,  and pies - perfect for on the go!  This amazing book will tease your tastebuds and please your eyes with all the scrumptious looking and sounding recipes.  I was able to gather some great ideas just from flipping through the pages.  After examining the book further I found that it is packed full of great tips and information too.  


Sweets on a Stick is organized into 10 fabuous chapters,  organized by which type of pop the recipe is,  for example: cake pops,  fruit on a stick,  ect.  I was especially excited by chapter 2: Cake Pops because I have been wanting to make some for quite some time now,  but didn't know how to go about making them until reading this book.  Not only does it offer cake recipes,  but also ways to design the cake pops.  I can't wait to try to make the Gold Fish Bowl Pops and the Gumball Pops!  I was very thrilled to see that in Chapter 10(the last chapter),  it describes ways to display and decorate your pops,  which I have been trying to find for quite a while now.  


I had no clue you could place cupcakes on a stick until reading this awesome book that was able to fill my mind with brilliant ideas such as Outside the Box Pops including Popcorn Balls ansd Snickers Sticks.  It was a lot of fun to read and I am sure the recipes will be even more fun to make!  I plan on trying them out for Valentine's Day coming up and my son's 2nd birthday party,  not to mention all of the celebrations after that!  Not only do they make great treats for parties they also make perfect favors,  classroom party treats,  and gifts!  And one of the best things about them is that they are extremely portable and do not require any table wear or eating utensils.  


ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Linda Vandermeer is the talented author of "Sweets on a Stick".  Her interest in cooking started as a young child helping her mother bake in the  kitchen.   As an adult she began learning techniques and and classic cooking in master classes with famous chefs,  but after having three children she was inspired to learn more kid friendly recipes that her kids could enjoy.  Inspired by her childrens creativity she decided to start a blog Bubble and Sweet,  that features a lovely assortment of sweet recipes.  Some of her recipes have been featured in Peekaboo Magazine and many of her images of her creations have been featured in magazines as well as photo shoots.  


BUY IT: You can purchase "Sweets on a Stick" for only $16.95


LEARN MORE:  To learn more about "Sweets on a Stick" visit 


WIN IT:  One lucky reader of Mizz Review Lady is going to win their very own Sweets on a Stick book!  I know,  exciting right!  

*Disclaimer - I received "Sweets on a Stick" 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.*

***Birthday - Sensational Sweets

Sensational Sweets is simply sensational! Their delicious selection of tasty treats will be sure to tantilize your tastebuds and leave them satisfied.  Sensational Sweets unique variety of sweets is something that really intrigued me about their company.  Instead of brownies,  cookies,  and cheesecakes,  they offer extraordinary items such as Chippers(bark),  and Americana Fruit Clusters.  Thier website may be a little bit on the plain side,  but don't let that fool you because their products definitely are anything but plain!


Sensational Sweets offers:

• Dipped Pretzels
• Popcorn Lace
• Gourmet Fudge
• Fudge Bites
• Americana Fruit Cluster
• Dipped Pretzels
• Pretzel Rods
• Chippers
• Drizzled Popcorn

Sensational Sweets generously provided me with a yummy assortment of goodies to share with my son's guests at his 3rd birthday party.  For the party we received 9 Pretzel Rods,  one dozen small bags of Chocolate Drizzled Popcorn,  1 large bag of drizzled popcorn,  and 3 Let's Celebrate Birthday Cakes.  I was amazed when I saw the huge box followed by a smaller box and as soon as I opened it I was even more amazed.  The items all looked nicely packaged and seemed to be of nice quality.  I would soon discover just how high quality they were!

At the party we placed the 9 Pretzel Rods on one of the treat tables,   and the  Drizzled Popcorn on the other treat table. The Pretzel Rods were wrapped in clear plastic and tied with a pretty little bow,  perfect for a party treat or favor although we let guests help themselves to them as they pleased.  We handed out the bags of Drizzled Popcorn to the adults shortly before the party ended but it just so happened that the guests couldnt help themselves so many of them tore into their popcorn before they left.  By the time they had left their bags ended up empty!  A couple of the guests raved that it was the best popcorn they have ever ate.  Another one told me that they don't usually care to much for chocolate but they loved it on the popcorn.  Overall,  I thought it was very tasty but it should come with a warning sign - once you eat one you can't stop!

Although,  I didn't get a chance to make the cakes for the party I sure put them to use.  I handed out a couple of them as favors and saved the other one to make on his actual birthday since we hosted his party a week ahead of time.  It worked out very well because other than the Let's Celebrate Cake we would have been cakeless on his actual birthday.  I let my kids help my make the cake and it actually provided us with a very fun and tasty experience. 

The Let's Celebrate Celebration Cake contains everything you need for a mini birthday cake.  I guess I should also mention that it is the easiest cake I have ever made in my life!  This kit contains a cake mix, frosting mix, cup to mix the frosting in and add the water with, a mini spoon, balloon,  sprinkles, blowout,  and even a candle!

We emptied out the cake mix into the container and began stirring it with the small plastic spoon inluded in the kit.  After a couple minutes when all the lumps were out we placed it in the microwave for  1 minute,  yes only one minute!  While the cake was cooling,  we combined the icing mix with a few teaspoons of water using the small spoon and stirred it up in the small cup that was included.  Within about five minutes the cake was cool and ready to ice, so we poured the icing on top and used the spoon to smooth it over.  We sprinkled the yellow sprinkles on top and topped it off with a blowout and a candle. We lit the candle and all sang "Happy Birthday" to my son while he blew out the candle.  After he was able to play with the blowout and balloon that was included in the kit.

LEARN MORE:  To learn more about Sensational Sweets visit them on their website and connect with them on Facebook.

*Dislcaimer - Sensational Sweets provided me with all 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.*



  



***BIRTHDAY Davids Gourmet

Need some sweet treats for your next celebration or a yummy treat for your self?  Then look no further because David's Cookies offers everything you will need!  Take a look around their site,  and I guarantee their tasty treats will leave your mouth watering!  No matter what your sweet tooth yearns for you will more than likely find it on David's Cookies!

David's Cookies Offers:

• Gift Baskets
• Brownies
• Cookies
• Cheesecakes
• Cookie Dough
• Individual Desserts
• Gift Towers
• Layer Cakes
• Any many more scrumtious sweets!

Christmas is basically right around the corner and what better way to celebrate than with a special treat from David's Cookies!  Below you will find just a sampling of what they have to offer for the Christmas holidays.

Sants's Pants Gift Set

Who knew Santa's pants could be so cute!  This festive little set inlcudes 1 lb of delicious assorted cookies along with a 6 ounce box of Pecan Meltaways.  What a great gift this would make for cookie lover...including myself!

Plaid Christmas Box

You will be in heaven with this delightful mix of tasty goodies including 6 brownies,  6 ox. box of Pecan Meltaways,     1 lb. tin of asst. fresh baked cookies,  all packaged in a festive plaid printed Christmas box.  Not only would this make a perfect Christmas gift, but also a great addition to any Christmas get together.

Christmas Bear Basket

With a cute little santa bear and an assortment of goodies this gift basket is simply irrisistable!  This holiday gift basket includes a 2 lb. tin of assorted freshly baked cookies,  6 oz. box of Pecan Meltaways,  and 6 brownies all nestled in a large wicker basket.

Now lets switch it up a little bit and talk about David's Cookies and Birthday parties!  That is because David's Cookies was kind enough to send me a Chocolate Chip Brownie Dessert Tray to share with my guests at my son's 3rd birthday celebration.  These decedant brownies come in a rin tray,  ready to be sliced and served.  Although it says they are enough to feed eight I wanted to make them stretch so I cut them into 12 peices,  that way everyone could get a taste of them.  I placed them along with the other goodies on the sweets table and by the end of the party the tin was empty!

The 26 oz. tin of brownies comes packed full of semi-sweet chocolate chips  swirled into their classic dark chocolate brownie batter making for an out of this world brownie like you have never tasted before!  In my opinon the small sized squares of brownie were just the right size because they are so sweet they fufill my sweet tooth within only a couple of bites. I loved them,  the guests loved them,  and I am sure you will too!

BUY IT:  You can purchase a Chocolate Brownie Dessert Tray for only $19.99 on davidscookies.com.

LEARN MORE:  To learn more about David's Cookies visit them  on their website,  connect with them on Facebook,  and follow them on Twitter.

*Disclaimer - David's Cookies provided me with the item mentioned above,  free of charge,  for review purposes.  In no way did this alter my opinion of thier website.  All of my opinions are one hundred percent honest and true.*

 

Heavenly Cake Pops

Any time I get to review any type of sweet goodies,  I am always anxious to try them out!  This time I was lucky enough to review  Heavenly Cake Pops!  Threes something about heavenly,  and Cake Pops,  that just fits together perfectly!  Cake Pops are the newest trend,  and I'm definitely in on it!  Cake Pops are cake balls that are covered in icing,  and then speared on a stick.  Just like a lollipop ,  but much more tastier! 

I wish they had these around when I was young,  but I do not remember any one ever making them,  that I was aware of anyway!  That is okay  because I can still enjoy them with my children!  The best thing about them is that they require no utensils and are not at all messy.  They make perfect treats for Birthday Parties,  Baby Showers,  Hostess Gifts,  Meetings,  and Holidays.  Because of their small size,  the cake balls stay on the stick much better than larger Cake Balls. 

As soon as I received my package I put them in the freezer.  That is the best way to store them,  as it keeps them nice and fresh,  and you can take them out one- by -one,  as needed.  It leaves the Cake Pops chilled,  at a perfect temperature , for me to enjoy.  Heavenly Cake Pops sell a variety of different flavors and types including Standard Cake Pops,  and Specialty Cake Pops.  I love the fact that they offer unique flavors such as "Chips Ahoy" Cake pops and,  Oreo Cake Pops.  I also love the fact that they offer character cake pops, such as "Spongebob Squarepants",  and "Hello Kitty".

Heavenly Cake Pops sent me six of their  Standard Chocolate Cake Pops to review.  You can choose your Standard Cake Pops to be covered in White Chocolate or Milk Chocolate.  Cake Pops that are covered in Milk Chocolate,  are drizzled in White Chocolate, and vice versa.  My Cake Pops were covered in Milk Chocolate and half of them were drizzled in White Chocolate  to create a nicely designed Cake Pop.  The Standard Cake Pops were very moist,  and really satisfied my sweet tooth!  The plain Chocolate Cake Pops are not my favorite flavor.  They do offer some other flavors that I was unable to try,  but I am sure they are yummy too!

The Cake Pops were not perfectly round,  they actually were flat on the bottom,  which made them easy to store them standing  up.   These Cake Pops are very reasonably priced at $12 for 12 pops,  which makes them only one dollar a piece!  Or you can buy a batch of 20 Cake Pops,   for $20 (still $1 apiece). Besides Cake Pops,  they also sell some other delicious treats,  so be sure to visit their Site or check them out on their Facebook fan page.

*Disclaimer-  Heavenly Cake Pops was kind enough to send me some of their products to possibly review.  In no way did this alter my opinion of their products.  All of my opinions are one hundred percent honest and true.*

Etsy Elmo Week Review #4- Cake Pop Shoppe

I happened to luck out and find this amazing shop on Etsy called Cake Pop Shoppe.  Cake Pop Shoppe is owned by Kimberlee Robinson,  who loves to make adorable sweet treats for others to enjoy.  I am sure by now you have probably heard of Cake Pops,  but have you heard of Sesame Street Cake Pops or Hello Kitty Cake Pops!  Yes,  not only does she make Cake Pops,  but she also decorates them in your favorite themes, characters and colors!  She is constantly looking for new ideas and loves a challenge,  so if you do not see something on her site,  message her and she will be happy to design and make something special for you.

Cake Pop Shoppe was kind enough to send me 6 Sesame Street,  and Burt and Ernie Cake Pops to review!  I anxiously awaited their arrival so when they finally arrived i was super excited!  I opened up the box to find bubble wrap and as soon as i got past the bubble wrap i found 6 adorably cute "Sesame Street" Cake Pops starring at me!  Each one of them included detail and i could tell she spent a lot of hard work making them.  The Cake Pops looked so cute it made me not want to eat them,  but then when i thought about how delicious they would taste,  I knew i had to! 

The following are the flavors Cake Pop Shoppe offers:

• Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Frosting
• Red Velvet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

• Yellow Cake with Chocolate Frosting
• Yellow Cake with Vanilla Frosting
• Strawberry Cake with Vanilla Frosting
• Strawberry Cake with Strawberry Frosting
• Strawberry Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
• Vanilla Cake with Vanilla Frosting
• Vanilla Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
• Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

I was happy to receive a variety of cake and frosting combinations.  She sent me Elmo in Chocolate/Chocolate, Oscar and the Cookie Monster in Yellow/Chocolate,  Bert and Ernie in Red Velvet/Cream Cheese and Big Bird in Vanilla Vanilla.  My all time favorite Cake Pop is the Big Bird Cake Pop in Vanilla/Vanilla.    It has an original taste and is not too overly sweet!  One of the first thing i noticed  is the thick layer of frosting that covers the Cake Pops.

My mom uses mayo in place of the oil in cake to make the most moist cake ever...well at least that is  what I thought until I tried these cake pops that is!  In the center of each cake pop is the most moist cake I have ever tasted!  The "Sesame Street"  Cake Pops come in a variety of four different characters including:  Big Bird,  Elmo,  Oscar and the Cookie Monster.  She also offers a set of Cake Pops that contains Bert and Ernie which differ from the "Sesame Street" Cake Pops because they have a much more flat texture.  This makes the amount of icing thinner.     Each "Sesame Street" Cake Pop contains it's own special designs and details.  Big Birds Mouth is made out of icing covered candy corns and Burt's ears are made out of small M&M like candy.

Cake Pop Shoppes "Sesame Street"  Cake Pops are extremely sweet,  so if you are a sweet- a- holic like myself...you will love them just as much as I do!  The Yellow/chocolate was my second favorite flavor combination as I love Yellow Cake with Chocolate Frosting!  It contained just the right amount of cake and frosting.  The Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Frosting is perfect for Choc-o-holics!  The Red Velvet with Cream Cheese frosting was not as sweet as the other flavors and the Red velvet  blended well with the Cream Cheese Frosting. 

 I am going to be offering Cake Pops,  instead of traditional cake,  for my guests at my sons party.  These make wonderful favors or treats at Baby Showers,  Birthday Parties or Celebrations.  The Cake Pops also make a wonderful gift or sweet treat for yourself!  Cake Pops are very convenient to use at parties or events due to the fact that each Cake Pop is on a stick.  There is no mess,  forks or plates necessary when eating Cake Pops,  you simply dispose of the stick when your finished and that's that!  

I must warn you-Due to the detail,   size,  and weight of the Cake Pops they can easily break or fall off the stick,  so be careful!  The best way to store Cake Pops is in your freezer.  You can order them ahead of time and then store them in your freezer,  they will be ready for your event and in the mean time they stay nice and fresh.   If you choose not to store them in the freezer,  you should put them in a cool dry place out of sunlight for up to a week. 

You can visit her Local Business Website to learn more about her products but if placing an order it is best to do it on her Etsy Shop.

*disclaimer-  Cake Pop Shoppe sent me some Cake Pops to possibly review.  In no way did this alter my opinion of their products.  All of my opinions are one hundred percent honest and true.* 

Cookies that Smile Back!

Lately i had the wonderful opportunity to review Smiley Cookies   I think i was just about as excited as my kids when they arrived.  I anxiously opened the box to find another box but this one was super cute,  decorated with smiley faces in different colors!  I thought the box was a gift in intself because it can definently be reused or used as a cute box to store little trinkets in.  As soon as i opened the box i saw twelve delicious cookies smiling at me!  I gave one to my two oldest sons,  my husband and one of his buddies and of course one for myself!  The cookies smiled and we smiled right back because they tasted so good! 

Smiley Cookies contain just the right ammount of icing  on top of a thick sugar cookie.  The icing isnt too sweet and tastes just right!  I reviewed the Original Smiley Cookies which come with a colored Smiley Face on each cookie.  My favorite was the Pink Smiley Cookies but they also come in Purple,  Green,  Yellow,  and Blue.  The Original Smiley Cookies cost $11.99 for a dozen Smiley Cookies. 

Smiley Cookies make great gifts no matter if its a Birthday,  Get Well,  Congratulations,  Thinking of You,  Or Welcoming Baby...just to name some of them!  You can also purchase Cookie Gift Baskets for all different occasions,  depending on what your celebrating.  I also have to mention that they have a special dozen cookies made specifically for Pittsburgh Steelers fans!  My husband team just so happens to be the Pittsburgh Steelers!  Below is a picture of their Pittsburgh fan cookies.

You may also purchase a Gift Certificate your special person so they can choose their own Custom Cookies which are available in ammounts of $10,  $25,  $50,  $75,  $100,  $250,  and even $500.  If you sign up for their club you will save $5 on your next order.  Custom Cookies can be customized with a cookie shape of your choice,  Color of the (base) icing color and last but not least you choose your smiley face color.  This is a great deal for only $13.99 a dozen!  If the cookies remain in the container they will stay fresh for about a week.  About 20-30 seconds in the microwave will "refresh" a hardened cookie.  If you would like to perserve them simply wrap them in plastic wrap and store them in your freezer.  Smiley Cookies are made the same day they ship so freshness is guaranteed.  If you are not 100% satisfied with your order they will refund or replace your order.  

*Disclosure- Smiley Cookies kindly provided me with a product to possibly review and hosted my giveaway.  In no way did this alter my opinion of their products.  All of my opinions are one hundred percent honest and true.*

 GIVEAWAY

One lucky winner will receive a dozen Smiley Cookies!

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Good Luck to Everyone that Enters this Giveaway!

This Giveaway ends on Jan.  10,  2011.  I will choose the winner via random number generator and email them directly.