Enstrom's Toffee

Sweet Treats Week- Review#6/Enstrom's Almond Toffee.
So I am not a huge fan of Toffee,  but I do usually like things spruced up.  That's exactly what Enstrom's Almond Toffee is...it's toffee spruced up with Almonds and Chocolate,  to make some of the best Toffee,  that you will ever taste!  Besides their world famous Almond Toffee,  they also offer Truffle Assortments,  Turtles, and Mint Meltaways.   They even have some Sugar Free  options.  If you are sending one of their items as a gift,  rest assured they have plenty of options including Gift Boxes,  Gift Baskets,  and Custom Message Sleeves.  

Enstrom's carefully crafts each batch to ensure the up most quality and freshness.   If you are located in Colorado,   they have several retail stores open,  where you can find all of their fabulous products.  Enstrom's originally started as a family owned business,  that sold ice cream in 1929.  Chet(the owner) loved making candy,  and specialized in English Toffee.  In 1965 he finally opened up a store,  and business soon boomed.  Today,  each batch is handmade in their Grand Junction Company. 

Enstrom's Almond Toffee  sent me a one pound box of their famous Milk Chocolate Almond Toffee to possibly review.  When it arrived it was wrapped in a pretty pearl white box.  The toffee arrived in perfect condition,  but contained a label on it that said to refrigerate,  so to the fridge it went!  After it had been in their long enough to cool down I took it out and immediately opened it up.  This isn't you average every day toffee,  this is much more!  The top contained a Almond  topping that was crushed  so finely,  it was almost like a powdery topping.  They also contained Almonds  throughout the Toffee,  but not too much.

As I bit into the toffee I noticed how extremely soft it is.  Usually Toffee is so hard and crunchy,  but Enstrom's Toffee is soft , and won't break your teeth.  Enstrom's Almond Toffee is all natural made with California Almonds,  Sweet Butter Cream,  and Pure Cane Sugar and then covered in a layer of Chocolate,  and then sprinkled with crushed Almonds.  They come in four different sizes:  1 LB.,  2 LB,  3LB,  and 5 LB ranging in price from $19.95 - $79.95.  They would make a great gift for anyone that loves toffee,  or even people that are not that fond of toffee,  as this toffee tastes unlike any other toffee you have ever tried! 

Enstrom's Toffee is by far the best Toffee that I have ever tried before!  I was thinking it would come in a large piece that you would have to cut into smaller pieces,  but I was happily surprised when I saw they come in bark size pieces.  Each one pound box serves approximately 10 people, and contains two layers of Toffee.  To ensure your toffee stays fresh and does not melt,  it is best to store it in your freezer or refrigerator.  You may store it for 4 to 6 months in your freezer,  or 2 to three weeks in your refrigerator.  I definitely give Enstrom's Almond Toffee two thumbs of approval!

 
*Disclaimer-  Enstrom's kindly provided me with a box of their Milk Chocolate Almond Toffee 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.*

K.C. Cake Pops Review/Giveaway *CLOSED*

Sweet Treats Week-Review#4/K.C Cake Pops

So if you follow my blog you probably remember a couple of my past posts about Cake Pops.  Well this time I will be reviewing Cake Pops from K.C. Cake Pops!  KC Cake Pops has been around since June of 2010,  and is run by Becca and Renea.  Renea lives in Harrisonville,  Mo while Becca has lived in Peculiar MO for most of her life.  Both Becca and Ranea bakes and decorates  their Delicious Cake Pops,  for  customers seeking Cake Pops,  for all different types of events and parties. 

I am sure most all of you know by now that a Cake Pop looks allot like a lollipop only tastes totally different!  That is because they are made out of cake balls,  dipped in chocolate or icing,  and speared with a stick.  Each Cake Pop usually comes with some sort of decoration on it- whether it is colored icing or sprinkles,  they can even be made into arrangements!  you sure wont need a plate,  napkin or any type of utensils to eat them.  You simply eat them off the stick...no mess and no cleanup required! 

KC Cake Pops make a great treat for children as well as adults too.  Matter of fact,  I think I enjoyed mine just as much as my little ones did!  They offer a fun and unique way to enjoy cake without all of the usual mess of regular cake.  KC Cake Pops make the perfect Birthday gift,  Thank You gift,  Congratulations gift and much more.  You don't have to give them as a gift,  you could treat yourself with some  to indulge in!  And when I say indulge in,  I MEAN indulge in!  Yes,  they are that good!

KC Cake Pops sent me a dozen of their Cake Pops to enjoy in several different colors,  themes,  and flavors.  I had been anxiously awaiting my package so as soon as I received it,  I set them in the fridge for a while to cool down a little from shipping.  Later on I pulled out the box and opened it up.  There were four blue Cake Pops and two Groom decorated Cake Pops.  Underneath was a bunch of tissue so I pulled it out,  and was pleasantly surprised to find 6 more Cake Pops!  A couple of them were decorated with light pastel colored ball shaped sprinkles,  and a couple more of them were covered in bright colored ball shaped sprinkles,  and the last two were decorated with heart shaped sprinkles. 

All of them looked so Delicious it was hard to chose which one I wanted to try first!  Altogether I was sent four flavors:  Strawberry,  Chocolate,  White,  and Butter Pecan.  Although they also come in Red Velvet,  Yellow and basically any cake flavor you would like,  you just have to ask.  I know what your thinking...Butter Pecan?  Yes,  Butter Pecan!  I have always enjoyed Butter Pecan Ice cream,  so I was very anxious to try it out.  The Butter Pecan flavored Cake Pops were decorated with blue icing with swirls of white icing.  Upon my first bite,  I noticed that the flavor was unlike any other cake pop flavor that I have ever tried! It had a slight buttery flavor with what tasted like hints of pecans. 

The next one I chose to try was the White,  as it is an oldie but goody flavor!  It was covered in sprinkles and tasted just like White Cake,  but was allot more moist than any cake that I have ever tried.  Matter of fact, t all of the KC Cake Pops that I tried were extremely moist.  My husband tried one of them and he usually isn't a fan of sweets,  but he loved them!  I also had my mom try one because she had no clue what a Cake Pop was.  She definitely knows now!  She was really impressed by the flavor,  and moistness that KC Cake Pops provides. 

The Grooms were decorated in little suits with buttons,  and were super cute!  This would be so decorative for a wedding reception,  and I am sure they would make a great hit.   The Strawberry Cake Pops were pink inside and decorated with chocolate and heart sprinkles on the outside.  If you are a fan of Strawberry then these are definitely for you!  Overall I thought KC Cake Pops makes high quality Cake Pops for a very reasonable price.  You can purchase a dozen Cake Pops for only $18.00 plus tax,  unless you order them in an arrangement, then you have to pay a little extra for the container. 

KC Cake Pops are my favorite and I am sure they will be your favorite too!  As of now they don't currently offer online ordering but they will be offering that service very soon.  If you would like to make an order with them it is best that you email them at kccakepops@gmail.com.  When placing an order they will usually ask how many you would like(they usually are sold by the dozen).  They will then ask you which cake flavor and coating you would like for them to use on  your Cake Pops.  Additionally they need to know if you would like them decorated or in an arrangement along with the best way to get them to you.   

GIVEAWAY:

WIN: One lucky winner will receive a dozen KC Cake Pops!  (Winners choice of flavors)

RULES:

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*You must leave your email address in each entry.

*Giveaway is open to US only!

*Giveaway winner will be chosen by Random.Org

*Giveaway winner will be notified by email and have 48 hours to respond to winning email or a new winner will be chosen in your place.

*Giveaway will end on 3/31.

MANDATORY ENTRY(+2):

Visit KC Cake Pops and let me know which flavor you would like to try if you win.

OPTIONAL ENTRIES:

~Follow me on GFC.(+2)

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~Follow me on Twitter(+1)

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~Grab my button(located on my side bar) and post it on your side bar, then let me know where I can find it.(+4)

~Blog about this giveaway and leave me a link back to it.(+4)

~Enter any of my other giveaways.(+1Each)

~Tell me a flavor you would like to see them offer.(+1)

*Disclaimer-  KC Cake Pops kindly provided me with samples 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.*

Tortuga Rum Cakes

Sweet Treats Week - Review #1/TORTUNGA RUM CAKES

Too kick off my "Sweet Treats Week"  I am featuring Tortuga Rum Company!  Each day this week(Mon.-Fri.) I will be reviewing a "Sweet Treat" that is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth!  If you are a fan of rum then you are going to love Tortuga Rum Company!  Tortuga Rum Company  is a family owned business,   that is located in the Caymen Islands.  You can browse through delicious Rum Treats,  Cakes,  Coffees  and gifts and then purchase them on their online store. 

Tortuga Rum Cakes come in 3 different sizes and 9 different amazing flavors.  Their  flavors include:  Original,  Coconut,  Chocolate,  Banana,  Pineapple,  Key Lime,  Cinnamon Raisin and  Blue Mountain Coffee.  Their 3 different sizes includes:  33 ounce Rum Cakes,  16 ounce Rum Cakes and 4-ounce six packs.  Be sure to take a moment to check out some of their tasty Recipes,  which is sorted into two categories: Food and Cocktail Recipes.  All of their cakes are made using the #1 finest rums of the Caribbean.   

Tortuga Rum Company kindly sent me two 4-ounce Rum Cakes to review.  They sent me a Coconut flavored Rum Cake along with a Original Flavored Rum Cake.  I was very excited when I received my package as I am a huge fan of Rum Flavored Goodies!  Each Rum Cake comes in a box and then is sealed in a  plastic vacuum to ensure freshness.  I waisted no time and opened both of them up! 

In no time flat I was sinking my mouth into the Coconut Rum Cake!  The Coconut Rum Cake looked slightly different from the Original because the coconut shreds are visible all over the Cake.  The Coconut flavor surprisingly was not to overwhelming,  and was actually rather mild.  I was surprised  by how moist the cake acutally was!  You can smell the Rum before you ever taste the Cake and you can sure taste it in the Cake.   The Coconut noticeably adds a unique Caribbean flavor to this cake.

The second Cake I tried was the Original Rum Cake.  This Cake was made using a four generation old family recipe,  and is the most popular flavor!   This recipe actually made Tortuga Rum the #1 export of the Caymen Islands.  Their very own "5  year old",  oak barrel aged Gold Rum is used in each cake and is sure to be noticeably tasted while eating one of these delicious Cakes!  Each Original Tortuga Rum Cake includes walnuts to give them just enough added flavor.  These cakes both offered a very rich warm Rum flavor that I completely enjoyed.

~If you want to enhace the flavor of your Rum Cakes try pairing them with icecream or topping them off with strawberries and whipcream!

*Disclaimer- Tortuga Rum sent me samples 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.*