I was asked to try another product from a company called Old World Gourmet. They sent me a product to mix in red wine to make a sangria. I don't drink a lot - but the two drinks I like are Beringer's White Zinfandel and Sangria!! So I said sure! It's called a Vino-Licious mixer.
I had plans in my mind to add some orange slices and a couple other pieces of fruit. YUM!
Now here are the websites and you can check them out.
If you're interested, but you don't win in the free mix - you can use the code SHIP50 - that will give you free shipping on all orders of $50 or more. If you don't drink wine there are mixers for other types of things OR/AND there are also snacks!!!!!!!!!!! So look them up and see if you like anything.
If you are interested in being in the 'pot' just tell me below to put you in the pot! lol
Now for my assessment or review:
I give it a THUMBS . . .
And I was not paid for this - this is my own opinion.
And the winner for last weeks diabetic socks is: DENISE AT SHORTYBEARS PLACE
Please send me your address and I will send the company your address.
Next week I'll pick the winner for this Old World Gourmet...
NOW FOR THE RECIPE OF THE WEEK IS BANANA CHOCOLATE NUT LOAF - I leave out the nuts but you can add nuts if you like.
I love chocolate and sweets - but alas I can't or shouldn't have it. So my goal is to look for foods I love that I can eat.
This is one you can eat and not feel too guilty.
2 cups almond flour (or you can blend almonds into a powder).
3/4/ cups dugar free substitude - I use NuNaturals
1/2 cups walnuts - optional
1/2 cup ground flazseed
1/4 cup garbanzo-bean flour (you can also make yourself)
2 tsp. baking soda
1/3 cup coconut oil - melted (I use tropical traditions)
3 medium bananas mashed
3 large eggs - separated
3/4 cup chopped dark chocolate - divided
1 Combine first 7 ingredients and 1/4 tsp salt. Stir in coconut oil, bananas, egg yorks and 1/2 cup chocolate.
2 Using mixer beat egg whites 2 minutes or until soft peaks form and gentle fold into batter
3 Pour batter into lined 9x5 load pan lightly coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350 degrees F for 45 minutes or until done. Let cool in pan 10 minutes. Remover from pan. Let cool. Melt remaining chocolate; drizzle over the top. Garnish with walnuts, if desired.
Well I guess that is a wrap for today.
THE LAUGH:
THE LIFT:
62 comments:
Hi Sandie ~~ Your five minute break kid on the clothes line reminds me of the Doc Martin episode where Doc's aunt shut this mischevious little boy up in her chicken house. That aunt died in another episode so we only see her on reruns. A new aunt came to town to live now.
Mrs. Jim concocts sangria when the wine we buy for $2.95 isn't so good. You can make it out of most any stuff, she used Orange juice and an apple pear drink last time. That is all I saw. It sure did help the cheap wine.
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When we were on a mission trip to Spain (Baptist church to Baptist church) the members always had pitchers of sangria on their tables at meals.
The locals also had beer. But we foreigners weren't offered beer. I don't think they drank beer at their homes with meals though, just sangria and wine.
They cut the wine half and half with soda water.
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The kid hanging on the clothes line was so cute.
I hope you are having a great day Sandie.
that banana nut loaf looks delish to me...
Thanks for the clothesline tip. Grandkids are coming out this weekend. LOL
WOW!! the chocolate banana bread looks like a HUGE brownie!!! And I LOVE BROWNIES!! After reading all the ingredients - it's even good for you!! So you say it tastes good too??? A double WOW!!
Will have to try it!
Yes - please put me in the running for the Old World Gourmet!!
Still chuckling about the clothesline. I don't drink wine, only champagne. Love mimosas.
Loving the kid on the clothesline...Hahaaa...too true!
hughugs
That recipe looks delicious! And I love your new header.
Yes, please. Put me in the pot! As long as it's not a hot pot! ;)
BANANA CHOCOLATE NUT LOAF??? YES PLEASE.
That recipe sounds so delicious... wouldn't SEEM like it was good for you! LOL! Best kind. blessings ~ tanna
Oh, how I needed to see The Lift today! I'm constantly comparing myself to others and all it does is highlight my weak points.
My daughter was here this past weekend and found a large brand new package of clothes pins. She wanted them and I told her sure. Now I know why she needed them. Oh my poor granddaughter. LOL
Did you see the article recently where grandparents are leaving their medicinal marijuana brownies laying around where the grandchildren can get them and get sick eating them? Glad your recipe didn't include pot.
Love that 5 minutes break... wish I would of known that when my kids where little:)!!
I would love to be in the draw....
I like chocolate and I like bananas but I've never thought about putting the two together. Is it good with the drink? :)
the last thought, again... *sigh*
I really, really want that chocolate banana cake. But I want someone else to make it for me.
And
I. Love. The. Lift.
:-)
That chocolate loaf looks so good!
I love sangria. And you gave it two thumbs up. Even better. Wish I could share some with you.
Loved the banana chocolate nut loaf. We could have some of that with our sangria.
Love the laugh and that's oh so true. I remember vividly.
The lift is spot on as always.
Have a terrific day. Big hugs. ☺
Jim hit it right on the nose, it reminded me of that episode of Doc Martin too!!!
Thats a lovely loaf recipe, I will give that on a try,
geese and loons, 6am, wake up call!!!
Wise words on the "Lift".
I will make that chocolate banana nut bread! It looks so yummy! Mom's do need five minutes. LOL Love the last thought! :)
hugs,
Marie
I do like sangria!
Put me "in the pot", Sandie. It sounds wonderful!!
While I only drink white wine or margaritas I may try this Vino mixer for sangria! The fruit would make it healthy! Right??
Throw my name in the pot! I love some good wine and sangria in the summer is a favorite! Love the kid hanging on the line....I'm going to send that to Sara!
hugs,
Linda
Sounds interesting and the chocolate loaf sounds nice :)
I have never heard of Old World Market .... Heading over now to check them out..
I forgot to tell you to put me in.
Hi Sandie, Love your ending quote today about our differences... LOVE it.
I enjoy Sangria --but seldom drink anything like that anymore.
Glad you posted a healthy recipe. So many bloggers post all kinds of good stuff --but oh how fattening and SO not good for us.
Hugs,
Betsy
We don't bake sweets much but that sounds great. Again today I got a big smile out of both the Lift and the laugh!!!
This is a fascinating blog, glad we got acquainted!!!
((HUGS))
A new and fun shopping site!!!
If I have a drink it's Beringer's White Zin and have you ever noticed they never have it at wedding receptions??? When a friend recently got married, my sister took a bottle for me and a bottle of Margharita for herself! :)
Put me in the pot, I'm feeling lucky these days!
I've always wished I liked wine, I definitely like the idea of it!
That looks quite good. Can't remember the last time I've had wine.
That bread sure looks yummy too
Great post today Sandie- love the new recipe, I haven't seen that one...but I don't know what dar chocolate is.
I'm intersted in that clothesline for the kids. hehehe
KIDDING. ;)
The loaf looks delicious (not kidding about that one!). :)
Ok Sweet Sandie! Do not enter me into the giveaway. I am a fussy eater. and. I love the LIFT TODAY! I needed to hear it. Thank you. (hug)
I want some of those pegs, mine keep breaking they don't even keep the washing on half the time.
Merle......
Yep! That banana chocolate nut loaf looks delicious!! What a great idea to hang the kids on the line.... That's kind of like, double tasking... drying the clothes and keeping the kids under control at the same time.. LOL
Your blog is always full of imformation and so well done.Thankyou for your time
The chocolate banana nut loaf looks good. I like that it has nuts in it. The picture of the little boy on the clothe line is really cute. How did you find out about old world market? Just curious. Congratulations to Denise...
I like sangria too!! Nice that you were chosen to receive the free mix! Thanks for the links.
I'm with you. I do like sangria. I'm not much of a drinker either, but sangria is one drink I never pass up.
Those are some pretty heavy duty clothes pins!
I'm with you. I do like sangria. I'm not much of a drinker either, but sangria is one drink I never pass up.
Those are some pretty heavy duty clothes pins!
ohhh those browines look sooo good!
love
tweedles
Thank you for another recipe I can add to my files. I like the five minute break for mom. Lol
I always like your quotes! Sangria sounds good too.
Not sure what I want most...the Sangria or the recipe!
Thanks, I think! My mouth is watering.
Mmmmm....please pass the chocolate banana bread!
The loaf looks yummy and I love the kid on the clothesline pic! I have to say I thought about that a time or two when my kids were little. :)
Have a wonderful Friday and weekend!
That chocolate looks yummy!! Cant go wrong with chocolate!! LOL
havent thought about the clothesline idea but it sounds good to me, LOL
Diana
Hi Sandie! Just stopping by to say thanks for visiting my blog and commenting on my "Robbery Ordeal" from last weekend... You are Kind and I appreciated it very much!
Have a Joyful Day!
You have such a FUN blog!
Jenni
The kid on the clothesline...some days! Your quotes and recipes are enjoyable.
I'd love to be put in the pot...I love me a good glass of Sangria!
The recipe sounds yummy. I haven't heard of garbanzo bean-flour! Sounds nice and healthy too. Have a great weekend Sandie. Debby
Woo Hoo, happy I won.
love me some banana nut loaf.
looks sooo delish!
now i am hungry!:)
sorry for only just now commenting.
Sandi, Love your laughs, lifts and sangria so count me in!
blessings, Ginger
Looks so delicious! I would love to be in the pot.
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