Before we began our journey as full time RVers I received several awesome new products to test drive. They were all so yummy that I am happy to share about them with you!
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Single source honey from Bee K’oncious Artisanal Honey
Bee K’onscious Artisanal Honey
An assortment of honeys from Bee K’oncious Honey
The first of these fabulous new products that I would like to tell you about is from Denver-based startup Bee K’onscious Artisanal Honey. They are now offering their nutritious raw honey online at https://bkshoney.com/. Each jar of Bee K’onscious’s single-origin honey is sourced from the finest beekeepers around the world, with a QR-coded label that allows customers to scan and trace the honey to the single beekeeper who produced it. How cool is that? The “hive to home” honey brand has partnered with TagOne, a provider of blockchain technology, to provide customers the ability to ensure the source of the jar is producing 100% pure, unfiltered, unpasteurized, non-blended honey.
“Many people enjoy high quality honey, not only as an alternative sweetener, but for its natural antibacterial qualities and disease-fighting antioxidants. What consumers don’t know is that many mass-produced supermarket honeys are cooked and, thereby, lose their nutritional value,” says Bee K’onscious owner Matt Kollmorgen. “Every jar of Bee K’onscious is raw, unadulterated and uncooked and retains all the good stuff your body needs to fight disease.”
Bee K’onscious currently offers four varietals: Brazilian Cipo Uva, Brazilian Marmeleiro Prateado, Montana Clover and a much sought-after California Sage. I was lucky enough to be able to sample the super yummy California Sage, The selection of unique honeys will continue to expand as the Bee K’onscious team continues to search the globe for beekeepers that have integrated best practices. Bee K’onscious Artisanal Honey retails for $18 per jar.
Bee K’onscious only partners with beekeepers that maintain ethical and sustainable beekeeping practices. The company is also committed to packaging their honey in glass jars and shipping to customers using only recyclable, corrugated packaging.
About Bee K’onscious Artisanal Honey
Bee K’onscious is a honey company that navigates the globe looking for the highest quality honeys, harvested and produced by the world’s finest apiarists. The Denver, Co-based startup is working towards ending the exploitation and inequality in an industry where economies of scale value quantity over quality.
Protein bar start up proves that diversity is delicious
A variety of yummy protein bars from Unite Foods
Churro, Mexican Hot Chocolate and Peanut Butter and Jelly Protein Bars from Unite Foods
The next item is the outstanding new globally Inspired Protein Bar in flavors that bring a sense of adventure to everyday snacking.
UNiTE Food, a delicious new entry in the protein bar category, is bringing the world a little closer together with a line of protein bars inspired by comfort foods and favorite childhood flavors from around the world.
Based in Southern California, UNiTE is the world’s first globally inspired protein bar. The company launched this month with three fun flavors, each made with wholesome, nutritious, real food ingredients and packed with nut butters, hemp seeds, and prebiotic fiber. Offering 10 grams of protein each, UNiTE bars are gluten-, dairy-, and soy-free. Brand new flavors include:
Churro – A sweet mix of crunchy almonds, vanilla, and toffee bits dusted with cinnamon.
Mexican Hot Chocolate – A dark chocolate base with hints of cinnamon and warm chili.
PB and Jelly – Creamy peanut butter peppered with sweet strawberry jammy bits.
Says UNiTE founder and CEO Clara Paye, a naturalized American citizen, “I realized that I was bored with regular old protein bars because the flavors of my childhood were not represented. And I’m not alone! Shoppers are more diverse than ever and they’re looking for products that reflect their communities and tastes. So, I set out to use food as an instrument of inclusion and prove that diversity can be delicious with a line of protein bars inspired by favorite flavors from around the world. By making products that more people can relate to, we build more UNiTY for all.”
And recent research supports UNiTE’s mission. According to a 2019 study conducted by Sundale Research, “Millennials (24 to 41 years old in 2019) and Generation Z (9 to 23 years old in 2019) are demanding innovative blends of flavors that are both nutritious and delicious. Both groups are more willing than previous generations to explore new products, flavors, and concepts”. The experts at MillenialMarketing.com agree, saying “These Millennial foodies are also now the market’s greatest generation of snackers, leading this new frontier of the food industry with a demand for unique flavors and product options. This stems from their elevated interest in exceptional experiences that lend themselves to personal growth. Millennials have a large appetite for adventure, and flavor adventures fit within that experience framework. More so than any generation before them, Millennials want to experiment.”
I was able to taste all three delicious flavors and loved them all. But the Mexican Hot Chocolate was my favorite because I loved the tingling heat along side the fudgy chocolate. Okay, I admit it. I’m aa chocoholic. You can buy these awesome protein bars online at www.UniteFood.com, UNiTE bars are available in single flavor packs of 12 or variety packs including four of each flavor for $29.00, with a 10% discount for new customers. In an effort to support social distancing and help customers feel more food secure, UNiTE is waving their shipping fees with promo code TOGETHER.
About UNiTE Food
UNiTE Food, a woman-owned and diversity status business, believes in the deliciousness of diversity! Inspired by our love of travel, adventure, and flavors from around the world, we are shaking up run of the mill bars to bring you wholesome, nourishing, protein-packed snacks capturing the magic of family favorites from kitchens across the globe. With three big, bright flavors to choose from, you can get the protein you need while taking your taste buds on an epic adventure – no passport required!
Plant Junkie condiments
Plant Junkie salad dressing made with avocado oil
Plant Junkie Chipotle Spread and Dressing
Meet Plant Junkie, the newest line of plant-based condiments that are 100% plant based, vegan-friendly and delicious. Offering a variety of salad dressings and mayonnaise alternatives, Plant Junkie is dairy, egg, soy, nut and gluten-free, making Plant Junkie the go-to options for those with food allergies. Special dietary needs aside, studies show a growing desire among consumers for more plant-based products. In fact, the U.S. retail sales in this market have grown 11 percent in the past year.
Plant Junkie’s range of salad dressings feature ranch dressings made with avocado oil and vinaigrettes made with expeller-pressed canola oil. For those hungry for healthy flavors in their sandwiches, wraps and dips, spread selections include regular and chipotle lime flavors made with each type of oil.
Plant Junkie dressings
Plant Junkie Dressings are available at Amazon.com (Amazon Affiliate Link). Product list below:
- Plant Junkie Plant Based Thai Peanut Vinaigrette
- Plant Junkie Plant Based Chia Ranch
- Plant Junkie Plant Based Turmeric and Pepper Ranch
- Plant Junkie Plant Based Pomegranate Chili
Plant Junkie Spreads
Plant Junkie Avocado and Canola Oil Spreads are available at Amazon.com (Amazon Affiliate Link). Product list below:
- Plant Junkie 100% Plant-Based Canola Oil Spread and Dressing Chipotle Lime
- Plant Junkie 100% Plant-Based Canola Oil Spread and Dressing
- Plant Junkie 100% Plant-Based Avocado Oil Spread and Dressing
- Plant Junkie 100% Plant-Based Avocado Oil Spread and Dressing Chipotle Lime
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