As many of you all know, I do love to inject a bit of a sense of humor into my posts. I love things that make me smile and laugh. I love all things that are quirky and odd. Perpetual Kid is one of my go-to places for when I am seeking out novelty items and novelty gifts. Perpetual Kid has a vast array of home and kitchen items that are clever & witty and hilarious too. I hope that you enjoy this top 10 list that I am sharing on the blog today!
10 Home & Kitchen Novelty Gifts That I Love From Perpetual Kid
Here are three different oven mitts offered by the clever and witty brand Blue Q. There are many others to choose from available on the Perpetual Kid website.
This engraved spoon might just be your go-to spoon for your next bowl of cereal. This stainless steel spoon makes a great gift for the breakfast cereal lover in your life!
This cheeseburger cooler bag from BigMouth is perfect for keeping your beverages cool when you are on the go! This cooler can hold up to a dozen standard sized cans.
Times are a changing and it is time to ditch the plastic straws and get on-board with a reusable one. This is a set of two iridescent rainbow straws that you can use over and over again.
If you love the oven mitt designs from Blue Q then you are going to flip when you see their wide variety of hilarious dish towels that are available at Perpetual Kid!
Snarky Tea can calm down your nerves after a long and stressful day. Sometimes it is absolutely okay to drink your feelings away. This canister includes 15 tea sachets. There is also a Snarky Tea available that can wake your ass up!
Click HERE to see the other varieties of Snarky Tea available.
If you are local to me in the Southeast area on Michigan and you are looking for a fantastic place to pick up an order of wings, then you need to know all about the Detroit Wing Company. There are currently 5 different locations and there are also 17 different flavors of wings to choose from. Detroit Wing Company offers a flavor to satisfy anyone with flavors ranging from mild to super spicy! Detroit Wing Company has also been voted as best wings in Metro Detroit by Hour Detroit Magazine and Metro Times. If you are looking for some wings that are better than Buffalo Wild Wings, you do not have to travel far. Keep reading my Detroit Wing Company review to find out more about our first experience here and also find out how you can win a $100 gift card to dine here!
4 flavors of wings (24 piece wings)
Detroit Wing Company (Eastpointe)
Me and my daughter Chloe waiting for our order of wings
Disclosure: I received a gift card to dine at Detroit Wing Company in exchange for my honest review. All opinions stated here are my own.
Detroit Wing Company menu
My oh my! There are so many different wing sauces to choose from at Detroit Wing Company. This wing place offers up 17 different sauces ranging from mild to super spicy and everything in between. You can choose from either Classic Wings or Boneless Wings. My little family of 3 stopped in for a late lunch and we went with the 24-piece Classic Wings and we were able to choose 4 different flavors.
The Detroit Wing Company has some incredible wings but there is a lot more to their menu, so let’s explore it a bit!
They have chicken tenders on the menu, along with their DWC mac & cheese, fries with your choice of wing sauce, and they also have poutine! The poutine gravy is actually cooked for a whole 24 hours before serving so that you can have that amazing gravy flavor.
Here is the part of the menu that gets super fun to order from. Here is where you decide which of these 17 wing sauces will be going on your order of wings at Detroit Wing Company. They have so many interesting sauces to choose from, it is almost difficult to narrow it down here! They all sound excellent.
For those of you who like it on the mild side there are wing sauces like Butter Cheese, Lemon Pepper, Garlic Parmesan, Honey BBQ, and more. For the spicy thrillseekers at Detroit Wing Company you can go with the Calypso Heat (which is their hottest wing sauce!), Sweet Heat, Hot Garlic, and Habanero Ranch.
Flavors menuOh yeah baby! Look at those wings!
Happy Hour at Detroit Wing Company
If you love to chow down on boneless wings make sure you swing by DWC between the hours of 3-5pm. You can score yourself some boneless wings at 40% off. This is a great deal that is just too good to pass up!
What my family ordered
We went with a 24-piece order of wings and were able to choose from 4 different sauces for that size order. We went with Garlic Parmesan, Asian Orange, Butter Cheese, and Carolina Gold BBQ. It was hard to narrow our choices down to only 4 since they all sounded so excellent! I think we definitely made the right choices here though!
4 flavors of wings
The Garlic Parmesan wings were hands-down my favorite of the four flavors that we gave a whirl! The Garlic Parmesan wings have a white creamy sauce and have a VERY potent flavor of garlic and also some Parmesan cheese. I was having a foodgasm at the table with that particular flavor and I swear to you, no doubt I looked like a dirty pig tearing into these wings. This flavor was SUPER sloppy but I do say that in the nicest way. The next time I stop in at the Detroit Wing Company my family will definitely be ordering that flavor once again.
Garlic Parmesan Wings were a favorite among family!
Butter Cheese was quite the interesting wing flavor! I will say that I have never in my life had a wing quite like that. The Butter Cheese is a very mild wing and it will remind you of garlic crust from a cheesy pizza! Though similar to ingredients to the Garlic Parmesan (garlic and Parmesan), the Butter Cheese is more of a fraternal twin.
Butter Cheese Wings
Asian Orange was a delightful flavor that we also enjoyed. This Asian flavored wing has a very strong taste of orange to it. My daughter, Chloe who is 9, was not a fan of this particular flavor. She did say that the orange flavor was a bit overpowering. No worries though, my husband and I did find this flavor appealing and would happily order this flavor again.
Asian Orange Wings
The Carolina Gold BBQ flavor at Detroit Wing Company is a great choice if you enjoy BBQ wings with a not too sweet and not too spicy flavor. This flavor is smack dab right in the middle of the flavor board.
Carolina Gold BBQ Wings
Final thoughts
I hope that my Detroit Wing Company review will inspire you to head on over to 1 of their 5 locations so you can give these wings a whirl! I usually go to Buffalo Wild Wings when that wing craving hits me but after trying out the wings at DWC, that will now be our go-to place. My little family of 3 was highly pleased with our first ever visit to the Eastpointe location. We also really appreciated the friendly staff. We are looking forward to exploring the menu a bit more on our next visit to the Detroit Wing Company.
Be sure to enter the giveaway in the widget down below. You can enter to win a $100 gift card for your next visit to the Detroit Wing Company!
Question & Answer Time!
Check out the menu and let us all know what you will be ordering. Will you go mild or will you go spicy? Maybe something in-between? Let me know!
Here is a little bit of background on me and Seeburger’s Cheeseburgers. They opened up their first burger joint nearly a decade ago in Mount Clemens. My little family lived only a hop, skip, and a jump away when they had that location. I actually used to push my daughter over there in her stroller and cut up a Seeburger’s Cheeseburger for her to eat (she is 9 now and still a huge fan!). My family has been dining at Seeburger’s Cheeseburgers since day one and we keep on coming back because you will not find a better cheeseburger slider around in a huge radius! This is our go-to destination for the ultimate “cheat day” meal. There is just something about Seeburger’s! They truly do work at slapping a smile upon your face and making your belly feel happiness and joy. So today I am sharing my Seeburger’s Cheeseburgers review on the blog. Keep reading to learn more about this treasured burger spot!
Seeburger’s Cheeseburgers is located on Gratiot in Roseville
You might not have ever heard about Seeburger’s Cheeseburgers and I hate to break it to you but you have been missing out big time! These addictive little burgers are pure bliss to chow down on, and will have you keep coming back for more! I think of Seeburger’s as a bit of a hidden gem. It is tucked away on Gratiot and nestled next to a party store and only a couple of buildings away from White Castle, another slider destination. Bold move huh to have a slider shop in such close proximity to another slider spot, but it works! Todd Seeburger is the owner and he has his faithful following of slider connoisseurs. I am reaching out to you today in hopes of spreading the word about this burger joint because I believe it is important that you know about it if you love a good burger and a fantastic deal on them.
Award-winning burgers!
Seeburger’s Cheeseburgers was voted Best Burger In Macomb County in 2010, 2014, 2015, and 2017! You can eat with confidence when you dine at this hotspot on Gratiot. Their delicious burgers and awesome service always keep us coming back for more.
These are award-winning burgers at Seeburger’s Cheeseburgers
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Seeburger’s Cheeseburgers REVIEW
Here is our spread of food
My dad and I stopped into Seeburger’s Cheeseburgers on Gratiot for lunch. When you step into this location you can feel a good vibe as soon as you walk through the door. This location has car and cruising memorabilia on display. Gratiot is a cruising destination of many during the warmer summer months in Michigan. Cruising has been happening on Gratiot for decades and my dad is one of the original cruisers from way back in the day.
The interior of Seeburger’s CheeseburgersThe menu at Seeburger’s CheeseburgersGive It A Whirl Girl chillin’ at Seeburger’s Cheeseburgers
Seeburger’s Cheeseburgers FAMOUS Sliders
At Seeburger’s their claim to fame is definitely due to the large success of their cheeseburger sliders. These are some very satisfying little morsels of heaven! You can purchase single sliders for $1.65, or you can purchase a combo for $7.07, buy a half dozen for $7.99, or purchase an entire dozen for $14.99.
Here are some photos of their famous cheeseburger sliders. Enjoy!!
Cheeseburger Sliders and friesCheeseburger Sliders, fries, and their delicious deep fried breaded mushrooms
Seeburger’s Cheeseburgers is more than just sliders
This Give It A Whirl Girl blog is all about trying new things and giving them a whirl. Since I have tried their cheeseburger sliders a hundred dozen times, today I will be sharing my experience with the Big Clem Burger and the Phat Gratiot Burger. My dad and I stopped in for lunch and today I am sharing my experience of that satisfying and deeply filling lunch.
I am including the Seeburger’s Cheeseburgers menu down below so you can scope out all of their fantastic offerings.
The Big Clem burger features two hamburger patties with American cheese, lettuce, Thousand Island dressing, and then this juicy burger is topped off with an onion ring the size of a donut!
I enjoyed this Big Clem Burger big time, guys!! I have never in my life had a burger quite like this. That gigantic onion ring that topped off my burger really hit the spot! The thousand island dressing on this cheeseburger really gave off a Big Mac vibe, only better. I am not a patron of McDonald’s… like ever! This Big Clem Burger puts the Big Mac to shame. At Seeburger’s Cheeseburgers, you get fresh beef, never frozen on your burger. You really can tell the difference. The owner, Todd Seeburger, has a lot of pride about his burgers and he uses only the best ingredients to keep his customers and loyal following happy.
The Big Clem Burger at Seeburger’s CheeseburgersThe Big Clem at Seeburger’s Cheeseburgers is perfect for burger lovers
The Phat Gratiot Burger
The Phat Gratiot Burger at Seeburger’s is a double stacked hamburger with pepperjack cheese, BBQ sauce, bacon, and frizzy onions.
This right here is the burger that my dad tried out. My father was ooo’ing and ahh’ing the entire time he ate this burger and he really tried to take his time so he could savor each and every bite of it. This burger earned a spot on my to-do list. l have never had a burger with bbq sauce on it before but I think the combo of bbq sauce and pepper jack cheese might just be a match made in heaven.
The Phat Gratiot Burger – OPEN WIDE!!!!
Phat Gratiot has bbq sauce, pepper jack cheese, and frizzy onions
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Daily specials at Seeburger’s
There are plenty of other items available at Seeburger’s Cheeseburgers and the daily specials change daily. Seeburger’s serves up plenty of deep-fried goodies and offers a variety of different soups to go with your meal.
Sides at Seeburger’s Cheeseburgers
There are plenty of sides that you can order at Seeburger’s. I have tried their basket of seasoned fries plenty of times and I can attest to the fact that their fries are outrageously great! The onion rings here are the biggest I have ever seen in my life. I also highly recommend the deep-fried mushrooms here if you are a mushroom-lover like me! Mmm mmm good! Pickle chips and mozzarella cheese sticks are also a great choice.
Onion Rings the size of donuts!!!
Seeburger’s Salads
You don’t have to shy away from Seeburger’s if you are watching what you eat. There are some lower-carb salad options on the menu. There are five different salads offered.
Salad options: Caprese, Greek, Caesar, Antipasto, and Chef
Greek Salad at Seeburger’s CheeseburgersBig Greek Salad at Seeburger’s Cheeseburgers
Hotdogs & Coneys And Paninis Too!
At Seeburger’s Cheeseburgers if you are not in the burger mood you can grab a hotdog or a coney dog. They also have a variety of different paninis available.
Save room for dessert at Seeburger’s Cheeseburgers!
After enjoying those belly-busting burgers, be sure to save a bit of room for some delectable desserts! Seeburger’s has a full ice cream count featuring 8 hand-dipped flavors from Ashby’s Ice Cream. They can create sundaes, shakes, malts, cream puffs, and they even offer more deep fried sweets and treats!
Deep-Fried Peanut Butter & Jelly is a MUST TRY item
New Baltimore location
If you are in the New Baltimore region of Michigan, you are in luck because Seeburger’s Cheeseburgers is also conveniently located in New Baltimore!
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A little Seeburger’s Cheeseburgers nostalgia!
I am including a few photos below to showcase just how much my family loves this place! My daughter, Chloe, is now 9 years old and she is a huge fan! My family has been alongside Seeburger’s since day one when they had the Mount Clemens location. I knew as soon as I tried these the first time, that Seeburger’s would be a huge success.
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Seeburger’s Cheeseburgers are also available for carryout
Want to give Seeburger’s a whirl? You have a few options. You can dine in, carry out, or use GrubHub delivery to get them delivered. They are also available for catering to larger events.
Final thoughts
I am really and truly hoping that my Seeburger’s Cheeseburgers review will be appealing to you and inspire you to stop in soon and give it a whirl! At Seeburger’s Cheeseburgers they only serve quality food with quality ingredients and their food is so fantastic, it will keep you coming back over and over again for more!
Question & Answer Time!
IF YOU ARE A FIRST TIMER
What do you think sounds best on the Seeburger’s Cheeseburgers menu? What will you be ordering?
FOR REPEAT, LOYAL CUSTOMERS
What is your favorite thing to order at Seeburger’s?
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I will admit that I do check the Groupon site often for good deals. If I see a good deal that is just way too good to pass up, then you better believe it, I will grab that Groupon! Yesterday I managed to have quite a frugal day with 3 Groupons. I had a fun-filled day with some good sweets and treats, and a dinner to go along with it! Groupons geared towards dining are always a great way to experience something new and give it a whirl! These Groupons allow you to enjoy food and drink at a deeply discounted price.
This Groupon post is going to cover restaurants that are in the Southeast area of Michigan. I will share with you how you can score some great deals at these Michigan establishments. I am sharing how I Groupon’ed like a boss and had an incredibly delicious FRUGAL day!
How Groupon Works
Groupon is very easy to use. For the purpose of this post, I will only be sharing how to use the dining Groupons. There are many other types of Groupons available though! You simply head on over to the Groupon site or download the app. Choose the LOCAL tab at the top and find the Food & Drink category. Click onto that food & drink category and see what local Groupon deals are happening in your area.
How to get your Groupon
We just recently used a Buoy 12 Groupon this past weekend so I will use that as an example here. Buoy 12 is located in my area of St. Clair Shores, MI. They have two different offers available. One of those offers is for 2 people to receive a $25 voucher (currently sold out but keep checking back) or you can purchase a $50 voucher for four people at the discounted price of $30. So for $30 you get $50 worth of food on your next visit to Buoy 12. That is a discounted price of 40% off.
At time of publication (5/20/2019) you can use the Groupon coupon code SAVE3 to save even more!
My daughter and I dined at Buoy 12 in St Clair Shores this past weekend (Groupon deal)
Groupon coupon codes
BUT you can save even more if you have a Groupon coupon code, which is often available! Be sure to always check for Groupon coupon codes prior to checking out.
How to redeem your Groupon for dining
There are two ways you can present your Groupon when you are ready to redeem it. You can either print out the voucher on your printer at home OR you can download the Groupon app and show the server the Groupon on your mobile device.
Our first Groupon we spent was at Starbucks
I got quite lucky with the Starbucks Groupon. The Starbucks Groupons are only by invite-only. I spent $5 for the Groupon and ended up with $10 to spend at Starbucks.
Here is what I purchased at Starbucks: 1 S’mores Frappucino and 1 Mocha Cookie Crumble Frappucino.
I paid only $1.13 for two Frappucinos out-of-pocket. The Groupon was $5. So the total cost was $6.13. Not too shabby for two rather expensive frozen drinks! Starbucks is always just a fancy splurge item for me, so I appreciated that Groupon offer!
Give It A Whirl Girl and the Pearl Girl at Starbucks With Our Starbucks Groupon
Starbucks on Gratiot in Roseville, MI
Two Frappucinos from Starbucks
You can sign up for Groupon and you might just get one of these invite-only Groupons for Starbucks!
Second Groupon we used was at Sagano Japanese Steakhouse
Sagano Japanese Steakhouse currently has two different locations on Groupon: the Warren Japanese Steakhouse and the Clarkston Japanese Steakhouse location. We visited the Warren location so I will be reviewing that experience here.
Read the fine print
Please always read the fine print on Groupons! Sagano Japanese Steakhouse is a shining example of that! For example, you can not use a Groupon at Sagano within 24 hours of purchasing the Groupon. Also, there are menu restrictions on what exactly the Groupon can be used for. We found out the hard way these two things!
What we ordered at Sagano
At Sagano Japanese Steakhouse my husband and I ordered a cucumber sushi roll (please not that you can’t use the Groupon for sushi rolls here. We paid separate for the sushi), and we ordered the chicken teriyaki entree and the beef teriyaki entree. My husband, my daughter Chloe who is 9, and I shared the 2 entrees and that was plenty for the 3 of us. Our entrees came with a soup and a salad, which was wonderful and delicious! We were very pleased with our teriyaki dishes. They had had a great flavor and the portion size was perfect!
How we got the most out of our Sagano Groupon
We had the $30 Groupon for Sagano. The beef teriyaki was $16.95 and the chicken teriyaki entree was $12.95. Our $30 Sagano Groupon covered the cost of the two teriyaki entrees. Our cucumber sushi roll was $3.50 and then we had to leave a tip. I gave the waitress a great tip because she was absolutely awesome, I must say! We really felt that the service at Sagano was excellent.
Cucumber sushi roll at Sagano Japanese SteakhouseSoup and salad was included with our two teriyaki entrees at Sagano Japanese Steakhouse
Chicken teriyaki and beef teriyaki at Sagano Japanese Steakhouse in Warren
The Sagano Groupon is PERFECT for HIBACHI!
The Sagano Japanese Steakhouse Groupon is perfect for giving the hibachi grill a whirl. This image below is of my scallop hibachi dish that I got on a previous visit to Sagano. My family of 3 were quite impressed with our hibachi dinners. When we dined at the hibachi grill on that visit we had a fantastic chef. He had a great sense of humor and was very entertaining. Of course there were big flames and an onion volcano and my daughter really enjoyed the theatrics of the Japanese chef that cooked our meals.
Here is the hibachi scallops at Sagano Japanese Steakhouse. You can use the Groupon for the hibachi grill.
And finally, for dessert, we used a Menchie’s Groupon
We are big fans of Menchie’s here in the Give It A Whirl Girl household so we could not pass this deal up! The Menchie’s Groupon is valid for two different locations: Warren and Shelby Township. The Menchie’s Groupon allows frozen yogurt enthusiasts (like me!) to purchase bundles of $5 Menchie’s vouchers for a discounted price.
2 $5 Menchie’s vouchers are $7
or 4 $5 Menchie’s vouchers are $14
Please be aware (and I found this out the hard way too because I skimmed over the fine print) that you can only use 1 $5 Menchie’s Groupon per visit!
If you are looking for a fun place to take the family for dessert, Menchie’s is the place to be! You are the creator of your frozen yogurt treat. Choose from several different frozen yogurt flavors and then top it all off at the unlimited toppings bar! Menchie’s charges by the ounce of your dessert creation, so if you want to keep the cost down don’t go too wild and crazy and keep your dessert down to a small or moderate size.
3 happy little tubs of Menchie’s frozen yogurt that we got with our Menchie’s Groupon
Here are some more Menchie’s photos for your viewing pleasure from previous trips to this dessert destination!
Pro Tip For Groupon! That is IF you are in the Southeast Michigan area
I am going to also let you know about one other FABULOUS GROUPON if you are local! That Groupon would be for Inyo Restaurant in Ferndale. If you are a sushi connoisseur like me you will absolutely love Inyo! You can see even more photos of this Asian fusion restaurant in my FAQ on the blog. Inyo Restaurant is currently in the top spot for my number one dining destination. You can score a tremendous deal to Inyo Ferndale on Groupon!
Here are the 4 Groupons offered for Inyo in Ferndale
$50 Worth of Food and Drink Valid Sunday-Thursday for Dinner – This Groupon is $26
Sushi at Inyo FerndaleSushi at Inyo FerndaleWalnut Lobster at Inyo Restaurant in FerndaleMy daughter, Chloe, who is 9 always orders the chicken teriyaki at Inyo Restaurant in Ferndale
Final thoughts
I hope this post about Groupon dining will inspire you to give Groupon a whirl! There are so many restaurants that you can try out at a discounted price. This is a wonderful way to give some new establishments a whirl! My little family of 3 has discovered a ton of great places with Groupons and there are so many other places that we cannot wait to try! I have my eye on the Le Crepe Groupon.
This was my first time ever visiting Eastern Market during Flower Day weekend. My mom and my daughter, Chloe who is 9, headed down to the city around 11 am. When we arrived it was total chaos to find a parking spot but we eventually found one over by the Dequindre Cut (after driving around for 25 minutes lol). I am so glad we didn’t just give up and go home since it took so long to find a spot. I was determined to visit Eastern Market Flower Day this year since Eastern Market is now one of my favorite places to visit in the warmer months in Michigan. I get super duper excited whenever I know that I will be heading over there. I also absolutely LOVE the DeVries & Company 1887 shop that is in the heart of it all. It is chock full of unique food & drink items, as well as gifts. I have a ton of fun looking around there and always make sure I take home something special. For this trip, it was black SQUID INK PASTA!
What is Eastern Market
If you are not sure what Eastern Market is, it is a very large farmer’s market venue that also has some other vendors there selling miscellaneous things. Eastern Market is nestled in the heart of the city of Detroit and it is a must-see place to visit if you are near the city. Each weekend in the warmer spring and summer months, Eastern Market is open for shopping. It is quite the busy, bustling place and it is advised to arrive early to have the best pick of everything. Though, I do tend to go in the later part of the day, before they close, when the vendors start deeply discounting all of their goods.
This post about my visit to Eastern Market Flower Day is full of colorful photos for your viewing pleasure.
You can read more about my visit to Eastern Market from last summer in this post on the blog.
That post has more photos of the produce (there are a ton of fruits and vegetables here) available.
Eastern Market Flower Day Weekend 2019
Eastern Market has many murals to seeOne of many murals in the Eastern Market district of DetroitCherries found at Eastern Market
My daughter Chloe checking out a dinosaur shrub – Eastern Market Flower Day 2019
Eastern Market has several sheds filled with flowers, plants, and fresh fruits and vegetables!
Grab some fresh pierogi at Eastern Market! They must be great because the line was very long here!Eastern Market also has several meat shops where you can find some unique meats! Rabbit!!!Eastern Market has several people playing music and it creates an awesome atmosphere!Free hugs and mouthgasms at this nut butter vendor’s stand – Eastern MarketBeer Bacon Salsa!! I gave it a whirl and it was pretty freaking fabulous! Eastern MarketCannolis in many different flavors at Eastern MarketYou can find many different types of homemade baked goods in the Eastern Market sheds. I bought two gigantic M&M and chocolate chip cookies!
And no Eastern Market visit is complete unless you visit DeVries & Company 1887!
DeVries & Company 1887 is a store that is a pure joy to visit when you are in the area of Eastern Market. This place is a go-to place for many cheese connoisseurs. This store is filled with some really interesting foods that you will not find on the shelf of your local grocery store. I ended up taking home some squid ink pasta, licorice candy, and some sour Michi-Gummies!
DeVries & Company 1887 on Flower Day Weekend 2019I found a variety of Michi-Gummies at DeVries & Company 1887
I did it! I tried beer cheese at DeVries & Company 1887Check out this green olive and cilantro salsa at DeVries & Company 1887SWEET JESUS! Look what I found! Some interesting finds at DeVries & Company 1887
The 2nd and 3rd level of DeVries & Company 1887 has some very unique gifts!I really love this “All Things Michigan” find at DeVries & Company 1887It’s Wine O’Clock Somewhere
Final thoughts
I really hope that you enjoyed looking at all of my Eastern Market Flower Day photos. If you enjoyed this post there is still time to head on over to Eastern Market because TODAY (5/19/2019) is the actual Flower Day at Eastern Market. It will be busy. It will be totally packed. It is all worth it though. Each time I visit Eastern Market it is always a unique and memorable experience. My whole family enjoys coming down to the city to take how some interesting foods, to get some good deals on fruits and veggies, and last but not least… to see all of the sights! There is a lot to take in at Eastern Market.
Question Time!
Have you ever visited Eastern Market Flower Day? Tell me what you like to take home from Detroit’s Eastern Market!
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Today I would love to spread the word about how fantastic ButcherBox is in my special ButcherBox review on this Tried It Out Tuesday! If you love to cook with top quality meats like 100% grass-fed and grass-finished beef, free-range organic chicken, and heritage breed pork then ButcherBox is going to blow your mind! ButcherBox only ships out the best high-end meats. I will be sharing with you some ways to use the beef that you receive from ButcherBox. I included a way to use the beautiful 36oz chuck roast, also a great way to serve up the gorgeous ribeye steak, and how I served the ButcherBox flat-iron steak with eggs.
The ButcherBox meat delivery service keeps up to their promise of delivering quality, convenience, and value. ButcherBox is a trustworthy source of meat to satisfy all of your carnivore cravings.
Standard disclosure:I was sent a ButcherBox free of charge for review purposes. All statements and opinions in this ButcherBox review are my own.
My Honest ButcherBox Review
How does ButcherBox work?
Choose your ButcherBox – Choose the Classic Box for small families and the Big Box for larger families.
Delivery to your doorstep – ButcherBox takes great care in their shipment.
Cook with confidence when you order from a trustworthy source!
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ButcherBox allows for customization with their meat delivery service. The ButcherBox’s that are available are listed below. For this ButcherBox review, I will be sharing my first-hand experience with the ButcherBox All-Beef Box.
The items shown below in each box are last month’s cuts that were sent out and are shown for example purposes only. Your shipment will vary. This is only shown for example.
Custom Box – The custom box is completely customizable and you can choose from over 20 different cuts of beef, chicken, and pork. The Custom ButcherBox gives you total and complete control over the meats you will receive.
Mixed Box – With the Mixed ButcherBox you will receive a mix of meat that totals anywhere from 8.5-11lbs. The Mixed ButcherBox includes the following meats: 2 lbs of Ground Beef, 2 NY Strip Steaks, 4 Top Sirloin Steaks, 1lb of Whole Pork Tenderloin, and 3lbs of Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast
Beef & Pork Box – 2 lbs of Ground Beef, 2 NY Strip Steaks, 4 Top Sirloin Steaks, 4 Boneless Pork Chops, 2 lbs of Whole Pork Tenderloin
Beef & Chicken Box – 2 lbs of Ground Beef, 2 NY Strip Steaks, 4 Top Sirloin Steaks, 3lbs of Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast, and 3 lbs of Chicken Drumsticks
All Beef Box – 2 lbs of Ground Beef, 2 NY Strip Steaks, 1lb of Premium Steak Tips, 2+ lbs of Chuck Roast, and 4 Top Sirloin Steaks
Want to add some extras to your ButcherBox?
You are in luck if you want to add some extra items to your ButcherBox shipment. You can click HERE to see them all. Here are just a few of the available add-ons: salmon, bacon, and breakfast sausage.
My first impressions of ButcherBox
I received my first delivery on Wednesday, May 1st. My order was shipped out the day before, so my first shipment of meat did arrive the next day. I was really happy with the speed of delivery. I could not wait to see what was sent to me in my first box. Opening up this package gave me flashbacks of Xmas morning!
My first ButcherBox arrived quickly and in great shape!
I opened up my first ButcherBox shipment and everything was packed really well. All of my meats were frozen solid and the box was insulated quite well.
Everything was frozen solid and packed really well with my first ButcherBox.
What was inside my ButcherBox
Right off the bat, I could see that I did receive one meat that I was really hoping for and that was my chuck roast. I was hoping to make another Mississippi roast next week and the gorgeous hunk of meat that was sent will be absolutely perfect for that dish! The chuck roast that I received in my ButcherBox came in at 36 oz and it will be the perfect size to feed my family. This piece of meat was quite honestly, the most impressive looking beef roast I ever had to pleasure to cook with. I usually get my meat from the grocery store. The grocery store that I shop at has this cut of beef on sale often at buy-one-get-one-free but it never looks as nice as what ButcherBox has to offer!
I also received two 10 oz ribeye steaks, which will be perfect for a special Sunday dinner this week. Ribeye is my favorite steak cut of meat. It is a very simple steak to cook with simple ingredients. I create an herbed ghee mixture and rub it on the meat and cook it for a few minutes per side in a cast iron pan. I cook my steaks medium-rare and I am really thrilled to give ButcherBox’s meat a whirl.
Everything that I received looks completely and totally super duper fresh! I was really impressed with the gorgeous red hue of all the meat and the marbling on everything.
The other cuts of beef that I received in my first ButcherBox were the following: 2 lbs of grass-fed ground beef (in one pound packages), 2 6 oz flat iron steaks, 2 packages of sirloin tips (1 lb packages), and a package of ButcherBox’s very own bacon!
My first ButcherBox shipment was the All-Beef boxMy first ButcherBox contained meats with a gorgeous deep red hue and nice marblingThe 36 oz beef chuck roast in my ButcherBox shipment – Beautiful cut of beef!Grass-Fed Beef Ribeye Steak from ButcherBoxGround Beef (grass-fed beef) from ButcherBoxButcherBox offers a wide variety of different meats! I chose the All-Beef Box!
Here is what I did with meat from my ButcherBox
ButcherBox Chuck Roast
For the chuck roast that was sent to me from ButcherBox, I immediately knew what I wanted to create with it… my Paleo Mississippi Roast. This is a really awesome recipe to use with a nice piece of chuck roast meat. The recipe tells you how to create your own ranch seasoning rub for the meat and how to create this set-it-and-forget-it beef dish. The chuck roast that I received from ButcherBox was the best chuck roast I had ever seen. I had the most perfect red hue and great marbling on it. This chuck roast did not have much fat on it and the meat came out extremely juicy and tender!
This ButcherBox chuck roast sure made for one memorable meal with lots of ooo’s and ahh’s at the dinner table!
ButcherBox 36oz Chuck Roast
Paleo Mississippi Pot Roast made with a BUTCHERBOX Chuck Roast
Paleo Mississippi Roast Melt In Your Mouth Meat Recipe (Slow-Cooker) (Gluten-Free)
ButcherBox Ribeye Steaks
Sometimes simplicity is best! For the ButcherBox ribeye steaks, I simply cooked them in a cast iron pan with a bit of oil, salt, and pepper. This was a very easy approach but it results in big flavor and a juicy, unforgettable meal. I served my ButcherBox ribeye alongside some ButcherBox bacon-wrapped asparagus. The ButcherBox bacon was the perfect addition to this paleo, primal meal!
ButcherBox Ribeye Steaks seasoned with salt & pepper
Oooh yeah check out those ButcherBox ribeye steaks on the cast iron pan! This will satisfy your primal cravings.
ButcherBox Ribeye Steaks are big on flavor! Served with ButcherBox bacon-wrapped asparagus
Steak & eggs
Here is another simple way to use your ButcherBox meat. My husband has never had steak and eggs so I decided to serve up this for dinner last week. We call it brinner when we eat breakfast for dinner. It doesn’t get any easier than this folks! To cook the ButcherBox flat-iron steak I simply warmed up some avocado oil (you can use olive oil too) in a cast iron pan and seasoned the steak with some steak seasoning on both sides. I got a nice sear on each side of the steak, let it rest a few minutes, and then sliced and served.
Can you see that I like my steak still mooing? lol!
Steak & eggs served with ButcherBox flat iron steak
The ButcherBox flat-iron steaks are perfect for steak and eggs! How do you like your steak cooked?
Final thoughts on my first ButcherBox shipment
I am really thrilled that I had the opportunity to review this subscription box and give these top-quality meats a try in the Give It A Whirl Girl kitchen. I hope that you enjoyed this ButcherBox review and that it will inspire you to give it a whirl soon! ButcherBox was perfect for our small family and we completely and totally enjoyed our shipment of beef, and trust me when I say that we enjoyed it! It was love at first bite! It’s not hard to see that ButcherBox only ships out the finest of meat. Every single meal that had ButcherBox incorporated into it had tender, juicy, and flavorful beef! Certainly was the best beef we ever had and it sure beats the stuff that you get at your local grocery store.
Ready to sign up and receive your very own ButcherBox? Simply click the link below or the image below to get started. They are currently offering 2 free pounds of Wild Alaskan salmon with your order.
Or you can claim a free BBQ Bundle with your next order by clicking HERE.
The BBQ Bundle includes babyback ribs, 2 pounds of ground beef, and 2 NY Strips.
Question Time! Which ButcherBox would you love to give a whirl first? Will you choose the all-beef box, beef & chicken, beef & pork, mixed box, or will you be going with a custom box? Leave me a comment and let me know how you like your steak cooked as well! Would love to hear your thoughts.
This past weekend was Mother’s Day weekend and I wanted to do something special to celebrate it. My husband and I had some kid-free time and we came up with the grand idea of creating these Super Duper Moist Cake Balls together! Ok, I lied, it was actually ALL my idea and I just employed his help. Does that mean I can call him Give It A Whirl Boy since he helped me with one of my blog projects? Keep reading to find out how I added a secret ingredient to make these cake balls the moistest cake balls you ever did have.
Super Duper MOIST Cake Balls – pistachio and cheesecake flavor!
So many pretty colors on these Super Duper Moist Cake Balls!
Here is how I created these Super Duper Moist Cake Balls
The secret ingredient is…
Want to know what my key ingredient is with any cake mix I ever use? Sugar-free instant pudding packets from Jell-O! Yup, and I use the whole entire packet. For these two batches of cake balls that I whipped up, I used one packet of sugar-free cheesecake pudding for the pink and blue balls, and for the green cake balls I had to use my favorite pudding mix, pistachio pudding (sugar-free as well). I always opt for any of the sugar-free pudding packets since I think it is unnecessary to add even more sugar to the cake, but you can feel free to use any pudding packet your heart desires.
Baking the cake
First things first! For these Super Duper Moist Cake Balls, you need to decide on a boxed cake mix to use. I went with Betty Crocker’s Super Moist Rainbow Chip mix. I created two batches of cake balls so I needed two boxes of cake mix. To add a much-loved moist cake ball you then need to choose a pudding mix. You will also need to choose a can of frosting that you would like to mix in to hold these balls together. I used Betty Crocker’s Rainbow Chip frosting.
The cake mix calls for 1/2 cup of oil. I used ghee (butter) instead and they came out marvelous!
I used a 9×13″ cake pan and baked the cake for 28 minutes. After the cake cools I then scrape the top and middle part away and pour the crumbled cake into a large mixing bowl. I do not use the bottom part of the baked cake because it has that baked texture to it. The top of the cake has plenty of that baked texture to it and that is plenty for cake balls. You will want to crumble all of the cake into the smallest pieces. You do not want large cake pieces in your mixing bowl.
Some of the key ingredients for my Super Duper Moist Cake Balls
Here are the two cakes crumbled up and awaiting the frosting
Frosting to hold them all together
The frosting is what you will be using to hold these balls together and to give them a big punch of sweetness for that sweet tooth of yours. Once you have all of the cake crumbles in the large mixing bowl, add 3/4 of the frosting to the bowl and mix it all up until well incorporated. I use a soft spatula to do this. You might need to use the entire can but I do not recommend it. This is going to take a bit of muscle to stir this all up so pull up your sleeves and get ready to mix, mix, mix!
After the cake and frosting is completely mixed you will want to make sure you have VERY CLEAN hands and you will want to take the mixture with your hands and form 1-inch cake balls
Chill them balls!
After you form those cake balls with the cake crumbles and frosting you will want to freeze the balls for a short period of time. 15 minutes is plenty! Just be sure that you do not freeze them for too long. You don’t want them completely frozen.
Wilton Bright Candy Melts
I wanna dip my balls in it!
Oh my goodness! Who here remembers this show The State? Truth be told, that while my hubby and I were working on these balls there were some humorous injections pertaining to balls jokes! Yeah yeah… I am 38 years old and still haven’t grown up! lol!
Here is our work area for the Super Duper Moist Cakes Balls that we created
Sprinkles galore!
Hello and welcome to the fun part of this post! Here is where we get a bit messy and have a bit of a sprinkle explosion. You can get creative here and use the sprinkles of your choice to decorate these Super Duper Moist Cake Balls! I had a wide variety of many different rainbow sprinkles on hand so my moist cake balls have a lot going on.
You might LOVE these rainbow sprinkles for the Sweet Tooth Fairy
Wilton Rainbow Chip Crunch – Available at JoAnn’s – This is one of my favorite sprinkles to use!
Which Super Duper Moist Cake Ball will you try first? The cheesecake or pistachio?
Each and every Super Duper Moist Cake Ball is unique
Mmmm mmm MOIST cake balls! Nom Nom Nom!
Final thoughts
Boy! These Super Duper Moist Cake Balls sure were a labor of love and completely and totally worth all the time and effort put into making them. My family came over after Mother’s Day dinner and we played cards and ate cake balls! These moist cake balls were enjoyed by all, both children and adults. They are a joy to eat, that is for sure! How many will you eat? Always remember to save room for dessert!
Question & Answer Time!
Tell me what ingredients you will use to make a batch of cake balls.
Stunning array of our Super Duper Moist Cake Balls
Super Duper Moist Cake Balls ready for you! They sure are a labor of love!
One last photo of our Super Duper Moist Cake Balls
My husband and I were looking for a place to go for our date-night and since it was the day before Cinco de Mayo we were craving a big plate of Mexican food. We have driven past the Crazy Gringo restaurant many times before but never stopped in. The Crazy Gringo Mexican Cantina is located in the 15 Mile Road and Gratiot area of Clinton Township so it was not far from where we live in St. Clair Shores.
Mexicantown in Detroit is usually our go-to place for that authentic taste and experience but my hubby did not feel like driving down to the city last night. So that is how we ended up here. Also, I almost always Google a restaurant before my first time going and I was impressed with the big plates of colorful food. This was the perfect Mexican restaurant to celebrate the Cinco de Mayo holiday!
My Crazy Gringo Review
The Crazy Gringo restaurant has that authentic Mexican feeling and vibe!The Crazy Gringo was ready for Cinco de Mayo!
My First impression of Crazy Gringo Mexican Cantina
My first impression of the Crazy Gringo was how colorful and how fun the atmosphere is. The Crazy Gringo is not a restaurant for peace and quiet. It seems as though everyone was enjoying the atmosphere and just kicking back and having a great time. The first thing that catches your eye here is the bar that is all lit up with little colorful lights. When you see something like this, you know that you are in for a great time! The bar here looked very inviting and my craving for a blue margarita kicked into high gear!
You can also see that this Mexican restaurant has some daily specials for you to partake in as well.
Interior of the Crazy Gringo Mexican Cantina / The Bar – Great place to grab a refreshing margaritaSpecials boardMe and my husband, Joe, enjoying our date nightMy hubby LOVES chips and salsa more than anything, I think!! Should we start calling him “Give It A Whirl Boy”??
The Crazy Gringo Mexican Cantina Menu Highlights
The Crazy Gringo Mexican Cantina restaurant has a great big menu that offers something for everyone. The portion sizes here are quite generous! You will not leave this Mexican restaurant hungry, that is for certain! Our dinners included a cup of Chicken Tortilla Soup and some chips and salsa. We love chowing down on those chips and salsa before our big platter of food arrives.
The entrees here at the Crazy Gringo Mexican Cantina also include a good helping of some beans and rice.
Crazy Gringo Menu
Crazy Gringo Clinton Township MenuCrazy Gringo Mexican Cantina – Mexican favorites, enchiladas, and more!Mexican favorites and tacos!Appetizers, Desserts, Kid Menu, Soup & Salad, Lunch Specials, Ala Carte, Soft Drinks, and Side Orders
Crazy Gringo Mexican Cantina also serves up lunch specials!
Lunch at the Crazy Gringo restaurant also has lunch specials that are available Monday-Friday until 3 pm.
Lunch specials at Crazy Gringo Mexican Cantina are available Mon-Fri until 3 PM
Save room for dessert!
If you have any room in your tummy after your big Mexican feast here, there are also some traditional Mexican desserts available. I did not get a chance to give these a whirl, maybe next time? I have no doubt that the flan and the churros are on-point! That deep fried ice cream sure sounds interesting too!
Dessert menu for Crazy Gringo Mexican Cantina – What will you order after your Mexican feast?
What we ordered at the Crazy Gringo Mexican Cantina
First things first! Can’t go to a Mexican cantina without a margarita or a Corona with a lime sticking out of the top of it! I have not had a drop of any alcohol since September of 2018 for some medical reasons. I had a hard time saying no to a margarita here at the Crazy Gringo. A blue margarita with some salt on the rim and lime is tops for me! That has always been one of my favorite alcoholic beverages. I was pretty impressed with the smaller $7 margarita that I ordered.
My Electric Kiwi Margarita was made with tequila, blue curacao, blue island pucker, lime juice, and some sour mix. I did request an extra lime with my drink, though, and they did not give me one. Oh well, no biggie!
I ordered the Crazy Wet Burrito for myself because I love big fat, wet, smothered burritos! My husband is more of a fajita lover so he went with the chicken fajita dinner.
Their drink menu boasts that they have over 50 varieties of tequila available. Their House Margarita comes in a regular size for $7 and a boomba size for $10. If you want a top-shelf margarita (who doesn’t??) Those are $12 for the smaller size and $16 for the larger boomba size.
Crazy Gringo Mexican Cantina also offers other specialty cocktails for your drinking pleasure! The Tequila Sunrise and the Mexican Sunset sound fabulous!
If you are thirsty for a shot, they also have them on their drink menu. The shots are $6.50 each. Here is a great one:
Fuzzy Worm: tequila, peach schnapps, and orange juice
Crazy Gringo Mexican Cantina can also liquor you up for new frozen special cocktails and also their famous Corona Rita!
The drink menu at the Crazy Gringo Mexican Cantina in Clinton Township, MIMy Electric Kiwi Margarita! SOOOO GOOD! It tasted like Sour Patch Kids candy!
I included a photo of my Electric Kiwi Margarita alongside their chicken tortilla soup. The soup was the perfect prelude to our Mexican meal that was cooking up in the kitchen.
An Electric Kiwi Margarita and a bowl of chicken tortilla soup
Our Mexican dinner also came with a generously sized basket of chips and 3 different salsas to dip the chips in.
Chips & salsa
Here is the Crazy Wet Burrito on the menu. For $11.99 you get a gigantic platter of food. The burrito weighs a ton! Both meals included Mexican rice and beans.
Here is what I ordered! A Wet Burrito filled with shredded pork – Crazy Gringo Clinton Township MenuHUGE “CRAZY WET BURRITO” with porkThe “Crazy” Wet Burrito at Crazy Gringo Mexican Cantina
For the chicken fajita meal that my husband ordered it came out with one hot plate for the chicken and vegetables and it also included a big side plate for all of the traditional fajita fixings!
My husband’s chicken fajitas at the Crazy Gringo Mexican CantinaLook how good these chicken fajitas are!
I know the plate here is not pretty but I wanted to show off how much I conquered of this Crazy Wet Burrito! I came close to finishing it off and cleaning off my plate, but not quite!
The aftermath of my Crazy Wet Burrito! I am sure this burrito weighed a ton and there was no possible way I could eat it all! It was freaking delicious though!!
Final Thoughts
Overall, my husband and I were very impressed with our meals at the Crazy Gringo Mexican Cantina in Clinton Township. This is a Mexican restaurant that we can see ourselves dining at again in the near future. The meals were a tremendously great value for the price and considering just how much food we received on our plates. I hope that this Crazy Gringo Mexican Cantina review will inspire you to stop in and give it a great big whirl!
Question & Answer Time
Take a look at the Crazy Gringo of Clinton Township menu and tell me what looks enticing to you. What would you order here? I sure would love to hear from you!
Want to dine at the Crazy Gringo Mexican restaurant?
Crazy Gringo Mexcian Cantina location:
34802 S Gratiot Ave (3.05 mi)
Clinton Township, Michigan 48035
Crazy Gringo Mexican Cantina hours:
I will update this when I can find the hours. Their website is currently down.
If you love entering giveaways to win free prizes, I am hosting 2 awesome giveaways on my social media accounts! I wanted to share the news with you all on this gorgeous Saturday afternoon! Enter to win Skinny Dipped Almonds on my Instagram, and a Modern Cone gift card on Facebook. On Facebook, you need to look for the pinned post. Keep reading to find out how you can win! I also have a Skinny Dipped Almonds coupon to share with you if you are curious about them and want to give them a whirl! They are one of my favorite go-to snacks!
CLICK HERE or click the image below to enter the Skinny Dipped Almonds giveaway. GOOD LUCK!
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You can find out more about Skinny Dipped Almonds in my review on the blog. I also have a special money-saving Skinny Dipped Almonds coupon so you can save on your order at Skinny Dipped Almonds. These dipped almonds are one of my favorite snacks. They come in a wide variety of mouthwatering, indulgent flavors!
I wanted to do something a little different today and instead of sharing reviews and recipes I want to share some details about ME, in case anyone was wondering who I am! My name is Kimmy Ripley and I am from the city of St. Clair Shores in Michigan. I am very very VERY passionate about food and drink. I try my best to always eat with an open mind and I live for the thrill of trying out new things. This Give It A Whirl Girl food blog was started last June and it such a big joy to share my food and drink experiences with you all!
Today I will be sharing 10 questions and answers on the blog so you can get to know me better! There are going to be a ton of photos in this post so get ready! I know some people who “read” blogs don’t read and just check out the photos, so if you are one of those people you are in luck today!
Me! Kimmy Ripley AKA Give It A Whirl GirlMy hubby and I at Kona Grill for one of my birthdaysGive It A Whirl Girl with some Enlightened ice cream popMe and my daughter, Chloe Pearl, at the Heidelberg Project
This is a tough question. I am not a very picky eater and I consider myself to be a foodie! There are so many foods out there that I absolutely love but if I had to choose one thing, just one thing, it would be…
Sushi! – I love love love sushi but I am also a big fan of things like crab legs or lobster tail because they are such a pricey and super rare treat for me.
My go-to place for sushi is Inyo in Ferndale, MI. We discovered this fantastic Asian fusion restaurant through Groupon. Inyo Ferndale is almost always on Groupon, so if you are local be sure to grab a Groupon for this spectacular Asian restaurant. You can thank me later… wink! wink! Their food is top-notch and we are regulars there.
Sushi at Inyo FerndaleSushi at Inyo Ferndale – This sushi roll has 4 different colorful eggs on itSushi at Inyo FerndaleSushi at Inyo FerndaleSushi at Inyo FerndaleAnd just for fun! Here is a photo of my daughter, Chloe Pearl, with her chicken teriyaki dinner at Inyo FerndaleOk guys! I am obsessed with Inyo. Here is a photo of my Walnut Lobster. This was the most recent meal that I ordered
Honorable mention:
Gotta love a big bowl of noodly pho at Minh Chau restaurant (they just changed the name to New Asian Star). Pho is comfort food for me. The broth here at New Asian Star is on-point! The pho that I enjoy ordering has sliced beef, brisket, meatballs, and soft tendon in it. Yeah I said tendon… and it is a weird meat to eat but I do enjoy it here. They also have a pho available with tripe if you are feeling really adventurous.
You can also stop in here for a bubble drink!
Big bowl of yummy pho at Minh Chau (now known as New Asian Star)Pure comfort food right over here. I love pho at Minh Chau (New Asian Star)!
2) Least favorite food:
Oh this is an easy one. I used to eat some funky stuff when I was a little girl… things I could not fathom stomaching now!
Herrings in cream sauce (ew) I used to eat these fishy fishes straight out of the jar.
Giblets and hearts in my stuffing (ew! ew!) My mom always put those nasty things in my Thanksgiving stuffing. NEVER AGAIN
Liverwurst (ew! ew! ew!) All by itself or on some plain white bread. No thank you!
3) Favorite fruit
Want to know about my favorite fruit? This is an easy one to answer for me… dragon fruit, and that is followed by passion fruit, another favorite of mine. I am a HUGE fan of exotic fruits and I love to create exotic smoothie bowls with these fruits. If you are local, you can usually pick up a wide variety of exotic fruits at Nino Salvaggio.
Dragon fruit can have either a white center or pink center. You never know until you slice it!
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Exotic fruits that I purchased at Nino SalvaggioThe exotic fruit smoothie bowl
4) Favorite meals that I have cooked:
Truth be told, and many of you all know, cooking and baking is my #1 passion in life! I love to serve up a delicious dish for my little family of 3
Italian drunken noodle is hands down the family favorite over here in the Give It A Whirl Girl kitchen. You can find the recipe for this delicious dish on my blog. Italian Drunken Noodle features Pappardelle pasta, Italian sausage, and mix of peppers with chardonnay wine.
A big plate of Italian Drunken Noodle and a glass of chardonnayItalian Drunken Noodle – Give It A Whirl Girl’s favorite meal to cook
Honorable mention:
Gigantic mozzarella stuffed meatballs are a big favorite and I have the recipe for these on my blog. This is the kind of meal that I invite my family over for. This recipe serves up a generous portion of meatballs.
Huge mozzarella stuffed meatballs simmering in the slow-cookerA big plate of mozzarella stuffed meatballs served over spaghetti noodles
Pineapples stuffed with a teriyaki chicken is another family fave but it is somewhat complicated and tedious to create. You can find the recipe and learn more about this gluten-free dish on my blog.
Pineapples stuffed with teriyaki chicken are a fabulous summer meal
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5) Favorite desserts I have created
I love to bake cakes even though I am not the most talented baker and cake decorator. I created a bubblegum cake and a cotton candy cake. These cakes and cupcakes were a ton of fun to create and even more fun to eat!
Here are some photos of my favorite baking projects:
Bubblegum Gluten-Free Cake – Let’s Get The Party StartedCOTTON CANDY CAKEPaleo Dark Chocolate Fudge Cupcakes
6) Favorite drink (non-alcoholic):
I don’t know how I can pick one here. I am a self-confessed coffee addict and I am also addicted to my energy drinks (have to have at least one a day!). My favorite energy drinks are by Bang Energy. With flavors like Unicorn and Cotton Candy, how can you resist?
7) Favorite alcoholic drink:
I recently started getting into craft beer and hard ciders. I was always attracted to the labels and packaging. It is so fun and colorful! I grew up my entire life, hating on beer, and saying it tasted like pee. Then one day I went to Hop Cat and I went there with the intention of giving beer a whirl and I ordered a flight with three different craft beers. Guess what? I enjoyed each and every one of them! I was impressed with myself that I gave craft beer a chance. I love craft beer and the entire drink experience with them. I love all of the unique flavors out there… Lucky Charms cereal, etc. etc.!
So sorry for the poor quality photo! I apologize but here is a photo of me with my first craft beer! I gave it a whirl at Hop Cat in Royal Oak, MIFirst flight of craft beer for me at Hop Cat and I loved each one of them!A 6-Pack of PB & Jaley craft beerRekorderling Passion Fruit hard cider – This was the greatest hard cider I have tried!An assortment of craft beers… all delicious!Cranium Crush – Raspberry Waffle Cone AleAn assortment of craft beers that I tried out. And we save all of the bottles and cans and display them in our basement.
8) Favorite candy
Jelly Belly Raspberries & Blackberries are my favorite candy! What is yours?
There is no better candy than Jelly Belly’s Raspberries & Blackberries! These berry flavored candies are extremely highly addictive to me and I will kill a bag in just a couple of minutes!
9) Favorite post on the blog
I am nearing 200 published posts on the blog and if I had to choose one favorite post I simply can’t. I am going to declare a tie here. The two posts that were my favorite to do were both local reviews. I would love to visit more places nearby and review them. The local reviews I have done are my top performing posts. Here we go…
Modern Cone is an ice cream shop in St. Clair Shores that specializes in creative ice cream concoctions. This is the place to go if you want a unique ice cream concoction that is fun to eat, and very Instagrammable!
Make sure you are following my Facebook page because I will be sharing a Modern Cone gift card giveaway very soon!
Our three desserts at Modern ConeCereal Killer ice-cream Stacker available at Modern Cone
Kawaii Bubble Tea is located in Clinton Township, MI and they have some of the best bubble teas (boba) that I have ever tried. They also have a wide variety of macarons available. If you have never ever tried boba you definitely need to check out this place. It is a very fun drink experience.
Kawaii Bubble Tea boba and macarons!Enjoying our boba drinks and macarons at Kawaii Bubble Tea in Clinton Township, MI What a fun experience for all of us!Macarons and boba at Kawaii Bubble Tea
Honorable mention:
Tou & Mai is located in Detroit’s midtown area and they offer some very unique desserts. I tried their halo halo (Hello Hello is what they call it). You can read the review on my blog where I spill all the beans about this awesome dessert destination!
Hello Hello (Halo Halo) at Tou & Mai in Detroit, MIHello Hello (Halo Halo) at Tou & Mai in Detroit, MIMy daughter, Chloe Pearl eating Hello Hello (Halo Halo) at Tou & Mai in Detroit, MI
10) Favorite place to grab a sweet treat
This is an easy question to answer. Menchie’s and Orange Leaf are definitely my favorite place to grab a dessert. I am obsessed with frozen yogurt, also known as froyo. You can read my Menchie’s review on the blog.
Want to give Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt a whirl? Grab a Groupon and save on your visit!
Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt (Froyo) Build-Your-Own Creation Edible art!Menchies Heritage Village in Warren, MIMenchies Heritage Village in Warren, MI toppings bar
Final thoughts
I truly hope you enjoyed this post over here at Give It A Whirl Girl. I would love to hear from my readers so leave me a comment here and tell me about your favorite food!
Question Time!
What is your favorite food? Least favorite food? Please share with me. I love to hear from my audience!
Also…
If you have any questions that you would like to ask me, leave a question in the comment box and I will be happy to answer it.
Today I am sharing my Jordan’s Skinny Mixes review with you and a very special Jordan’s Skinny Mixes coupon code to help you save on your first order. This is a product that I recently gave a whirl and I love it so much I just want to spread the good word about it! Jordan’s Skinny Mixes come in a humongous variety of delectable, delicious flavors! You will trick your mind into believing you are enjoying an indulgent treat when really there are zero calories, zero sugar, and zero carbs in Jordan’s Skinny Mixes and Skinny Syrups! Can you believe that?
My Jordan’s Skinny Mixes Review
About Jordan’s Skinny Mixes and Skinny Syrups
First off I would love to tell you a little bit about Jordan’s Skinny Mixes. Each and every single one of their products can be enjoyed with ZERO GUILT! You will not find any sugar, carbs, or calories lurking in these products, which makes these products all keto-friendly. They can also be enjoyed by those of you who need to follow a gluten-free diet.
So how do they get their products so sweet, you might be wondering? Jordan’s Skinny Mixes and Skinny Syrups are sweetened with sucralose. You simply add one teaspoon or one tablespoon of syrup into your drink. I will say this, that a little bit does go a long way with their products so it might be best to start off with one teaspoon, otherwise you might think it is too sweet!
Jordan’s Skinny Syrups Ice Cream Trio Collection
Products available at Jordan’s Skinny Mixes
Wondering what products you can find at Jordan’s Skinny Mixes online store? They are best known for their zero calories, zero sugar, zero carb drink syrups. Jordan’s Skinny Syrups are best used in coffee and chances are you will find several flavors to please your palate!
I have a feeling that you are going to absolutely LOVE these drink syrups from Jordan’s Skinny Mixes! These guilt-free drink syrups are going to take your next drink to a whole other level! Their online store has a very wide variety of different, very appealing, flavors for your next drink.
Jordan’s Skinny Syrups will take a bland and boring coffee drink and turn it into something extraordinary with just one little splash!
If you are looking for a wonderful way to enjoy an alcoholic beverage they also carry a line of skinny drink mixes. These Skinny Mixes are all low-calorie, low-carb, and low-sugar. You can find out more information about each flavor by clicking on the links below or you can also find the Skinny Mixes on Amazon.
What’s Inside Detox Meaningful Wellness Boost Milk Thistle Supports healthy liver function by blocking and removing toxins. Dandelion Detoxifies liver by flushing out harmful substances from the body to promote overall health. Aloe Supports the liver’s natural detoxifying properties and reduces inflammation. Coconut Water Full of essential nutrients & amino acid alanine which eliminates toxins from the liver and digestive tract.
What’s Inside Slimming Meaningful Wellness Boost Finomate Increases metabolism & suppresses appetite. Cinnamon Fat burning spice that boosts your metabolism and aids in digestion. Helps regulate blood sugar levels to cut down on fat storage. Rooibos Inhibits fat-storage hormones within the body to prevent the body from storing and even forming new fat cells.
What’s new at Jordan’s Skinny Mixes?
Here are a few products that are new that I think you might love!
The mermaid syrup is a stunning blue hue and probably not the best idea to put in your cup of coffee. Instead, get creative with this Mermaid syrup. Use it on ice-cream sundaes, cocktails, champagne, lemonade, mixed with sparkling water, or even try it in your next smoothie!
Jordan’s Mermaid syrup has the flavor of: tropical citrus, coconut, a little pineapple and a lot of magic.
The Unicorn syrup from Jordan’s has the flavor of creamy frosting, tart blue raspberry and a hint of cotton candy. The Unicorn syrup is one to unleash your creativity with. I believe this flavor would make an excellent nice-cream (vegan “ice-cream” made with bananas).
Jordan’s Skinny Syrup – Unicorn and a skinny unicorn milkshake made with vanilla Halo Top ice cream!
Want to make a skinny unicorn milkshake with Jordan’s Skinny Syrup Unicorn?
This simple recipe can be doubled if you want a larger sweet treat. This unicorn milkshake recipe will result in one very sweet and tasty milkshake. I topped mine with some sugar-free Cool Whip and rainbow candy sprinkles.
Unicorn milkshake made with Jordan’s Skinny Syrup and Halo Top ice cream
The Jordan’s Skinny Syrups Ice-Cream Collection Trio is PERFECT FOR Coffee, Lattes, Tea, Protein Shakes, Smoothies, Craft Cocktails, Oatmeal, Yogurt, Overnight Oats, Keto Snacks, Pancake or Waffle Batter, Roasted Nuts, Baking & So Much More!
Jordan’s Skinny Syrups come in a wide variety of delicious flavors!
Final Thoughts
I believe that you will all be impressed with the flavors and the quality of Jordan’s Skinny Mixes and Jordan’s Skinny Syrup. I am pretty thrilled that I came across these products on Amazon while I was searching for some sugar-free syrup options for my morning cup of coffee. I have tried out the sugar-free Torani syrups and felt as though they had a bit of an aftertaste. For me, that is certainly not the case with this brand. These syrups all have the perfect amount of sweetness without the calories and without the aftertaste.
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Today I am sharing my Ice Cream Lovers Gift Guide with my lovely readers on this day of Friday Faves. Are you an ice cream addict? I sure am and especially this time of year with summer approaching. I honestly could eat ice cream or frozen yogurt every single day, I love it that much! This Ice Cream Lovers Gift Guide is chock full of all the ice cream goodies that your heart (and tummy) desires! I have included ice cream dishes, spoons, ice cream makers, candy sprinkles and more! Keep reading my ice cream gift guide and tell me what products you will be giving a whirl!
THE ICE CREAM LOVERS GIFT GUIDE
Ice Cream Kitchen Items
No ice cream lovers gift guide would be complete without the basics. I have included some ice cream dishes, ice cream spoons, ice cream makers and more! In the comment section feel free to let me know what ice cream items you will be adding to your Amazon wishlist!
This set of ice-cream bowls from Greenco is the perfect dessert bowl set for your next frozen treat! This set of 12 also includes some super duper cute ice cream spoons!
Greenco Vibrant Colors Ice Cream Dessert Bowls and Spoons
I have never seen a spoon that was more perfect than these for ice cream! This set of 4 ice cream spoons has a long handle and also includes an ice cream sundae resin decoration at the top of the handle. Each one has a different look and appearance.
Oh my goodness gracious! How darn cute is this ice cream whisk from Kate Aspen!?!? Totes adorbs, am I right??? (insert a lol here for me being so cheesy and so corny)
Now, this right here is one of those items that you really don’t need but you love it so much you just can’t pass it up! This Kate Aspen whisk would be my go-to whisk if I had the pleasure of owning it!
Have you ever wanted to create your very own batch of ice cream or frozen yogurt? The Cuisinart ice cream maker will bring on the smiles this summer when you have that ice cream craving. The Cuisinart ICE-21PK is also capable of creating frozen yogurt or sorbet. What flavor of ice cream, frozen yogurt, or sorbet will you be enjoying?
Are you curious and interested in having a very unique dessert experience? Well here you go! This dessert maker from Yonanas is capable of whipping up a batch of soft-serve ice cream or nice-cream (vegan ice cream made with ripe bananas. The choice is yours and this Yonanas soft serve maker makes it possible to enjoy ice cream that is dairy-free. The Yonanas 987 soft serve maker is the most durable, strongest, and quietest dessert maker around.
The DASH Waffle Bowl Maker is a neat little small kitchen appliance that can take your next frozen sweet treat to a whole other level! It is not just for sweets though and that is what makes this appliance so cool! You can get creative with it and make so savory chicken and waffles! And guess what? You can also create taco bowls with the DASH Waffle Maker. It won’t break the bank either! This is an affordable appliance, and it also comes in two other colors: pink and red!
DASH Waffle Bowl Maker
Top Your Next Frozen Treat With Ice Cream Toppings & Ice Cream Sauces
Let’s start off this ice cream lovers gift guide with some fun ice cream toppings and ice cream sauces! I don’t know about you but I sure do not enjoy eating boring or bland ice cream. I love to dress up my ice cream with sauces and toppings. Can’t just have a scoop or two… I need the real deal in ice cream sundae form!
These Jordan’s Skinny Mixes and Jodran’s Skinny Syrups are a must-try for your next sweet ice cream treat! Best part about these syrups is that they are guilt-free… ZERO SUGAR, ZERO CALORIES, and ZERO CARBS! You can use these syrups to top your ice cream, use them in a milkshake, or get creative and whip up some homemade ice cream!
With flavors like Mermaid (.tropical citrus, coconut, a little pineapple and a lot of magic)
and Unicorn, (A magical swirl of creamy frosting, tart blue raspberry and a hint of cotton candy)
How can you resist??
Jordan’s Skinny Mixes / Syrups I tried! Unicorn, Banana Split, and Glazed Donut
Not a fan of weird dyes in your food? Try these naturally colored candy sprinkles from a brand I love and trust… Wilton! This is a 5 pack assortment of candy sprinkles and jimmies, all colored by nature! These are not just for ice cream sundaes either. Top your cake, brownies, and donuts with these.
Check out the other products available from Wilton HERE.
Wilton Naturally Flavored Assorted Sprinkles and Jimmies
I just had to add one more candy sprinkles topping to my ice-cream gift guide! Here I am featuring a brand that I absolutely love and am always impressed by… Sweetapolita! Just look at these stunning and eye-catching candy sprinkles! They truly are the greatest I have ever seen. Sweetapolita sprinkles are for the gourmet!
Curious about creating your own from-scratch ice cream at home? Check out these ice cream cookbooks from Jeni’s Ice Cream! This book is written by Jeni Britton Bauer and inside you will find some fascinating dessert recipes and ice cream recipes!
Ben & Jerry’s ice cream is a pure DELIGHT to eat and puts my mind into a state of BLISS!
I want this and I need this book of sweet treats in my life! Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream & Dessert Book is a bestselling book, and for good reason! This book is jam packed with frozen goodies to please your palate!
Here are just a few of the ice cream desserts that you can create with this book:
Rolo Cup Ice Cream
Kahlua Ice Cream
Banana Ice Cream (several mix-ins can be included with this too!!)
Blueberry Jam Sundae
Cantaloupe Ice Cream (say what??? CANTALOUPE~! Well, that would be a first for me and I am eager to give it a whirl someday!)
Last but certainly not least is this variety pack sampler of freeze-dried ice cream. This variety pack contains 5 fun flavors: strawberry, banana, peach, apple, and grape. These freeze-dried ice creams are ready to eat and do not require any freezing.
Astronaut Foods Freeze-Dried Fruit Variety Sampler
Question time! Tell me what your favorite item is from this ice cream lovers gift guide and then you need to fill me in and tell me what your favorite flavor of ice cream is!
I will tell you mine! I spent my entire childhood being obsessed with Superman ice cream followed by mint chocolate chip ice cream. Then one day I tried out cookie dough ice cream and my mind was blown! I believe that cookie dough ice cream will always be my top favorite!
For me, the combination of some vanilla ice cream with those little cookie dough pieces mixed in is pure bliss for me!
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Looking to feed your hungry family some pizza that is something other than ordinary? This Extreme Pizza review will tell you how can achieve that with some fun and exciting pizza flavors that this pizza chain has. The whole entire “does pineapple belong on pizza” movement can move over and step aside because at Extreme Pizza they are bold enough to put mandarin oranges on pizza! Yes, I said mandarin oranges, and those can be found on one of their signature gourmet pizzas The Paia Pie. Ok so I know you might be thinking that oranges on pizza does not sound very appealing but guess what… if you allow yourself to eat freely and with a very open mind you will see that yes, mandarin oranges do belong on pizza! Keep reading this Extreme Pizza review to find out what else this place has to offer for your next lunch or dinner!
Extreme Pizza is located in Grosse Pointe, MI. Use the store locator to find an Extreme Pizza near you!
Also, I have a tidbit of news to share with you! Extreme Pizza has vouchers available on Restaurant.com so you can save on your next purchase. Keep reading my Extreme Pizza review to get all of the details!
My Extreme Pizza Review
This was not our first time at this Grosse Pointe pizza place. We have been here several times before. We live one city over in St. Clair Shores and the little extra drive is worth it to get to this unique Grosse Pointe pizza establishment. I consider this place to be a hidden gem and I am so happy I discovered it a few years back. This Grosse Pointe pizza place has a menu that builds up excitement in me. There are so many excellent choices here and I don’t think you can go wrong with any of them! Extreme Pizza is known to consistently serve up pizzas that do not disappoint!
Pizzas that we ordered at Extreme Pizza (The Yard Sale and the Boar’der)
Extreme Pizza Menu
Extreme Pizza has quite the exciting menu board! Their menu features 16 Carnivore signature pizzas and 10 Veggin Out pizzas. Their menu has something for everyone and also includes pizzas for the adventurous eater. While you are able to create your very own build-your-own pizza here, I highly recommend giving their signature pizzas a whirl. At our most recent visit, we ordered my favorite, The Boar’der (my pick) and my husband chose the Yard Sale.
Here are the ingredients that were on these two pizzas:
The Boar’der: Shredded pork marinated in a sweet BBQ sauce, red onions, fresh cilantro, cheddar and mozzarella.
The Yard Sale: Italian sausage, pepperoni, salami, black olives, fresh mushrooms, green peppers, red onions, vine ripe tomatoes, tomato sauce, mozzarella and cheddar.
Menu at Extreme Pizza (Sandwiches, Calzones, Etc)Extreme Signature Pizzas Menu at Extreme PizzaBuild-Your-Own Pizza and SaladsThe Boar’der Pizza At Extreme PizzaYard Sale Pizza at Extreme Pizza
Want To Build Your Own Pizza?
As you can see below I have all of the sauces, cheeses, meats, veggies, fruits, nuts, and spices noted and you have endless possibilities here with creating your very own Extreme Pizza!
I would love to hear about the pizza that you would create here at Extreme Pizza!
Feel free to leave me a comment in the comments section about your dream Extreme Pizza!
Ingredients available to build-your-own!
HOMEMADE SAUCES
Tomato, pesto, black beans and salsa, Alfredo, pico de gallo, chipotle, hummus, spicy hoisin style, sweet BBQ, tangy ranch, buffalo wing, peanut, Tandoori, balsamic glaze.
Yard Sale Pizza at Extreme Pizza – Check out all of those delicious toppings!
Beyond Pizza at Extreme Pizza
Extreme Pizza offers up more than just EXTREME PIZZA! Their menu also features breadsticks, chicken wings, salads, Monster subs, calzones, and desserts. I can vouch for the wings here as I have had them in the past and they are excellent!
Extremely Twisted Breadsticks
Baked dough “twisted” with a blend of Swiss and fontina cheeses, garlic and herbs served with choice of ranch or tomato dipping sauce.
Chicken Wings
Spicy Buffalo, Hot Thai, Sweet BBQ, chipotle, Tandoori and Original with choice of ranch, bleu cheese or sesame oriental dipping sauce with carrot and celery sticks.
Mozzarella, ricotta, garlic and tomato sauce with any of our freestyle toppings
BIG WEDNESDAY
Mozzarella, ricotta, garlic, caramelized onions, italian sausage, roasted red peppers, pepperoni and tomato sauce.
Extreme Pizza Garden Fresh Salads
There are 12 Garden Fresh Salads available at Extreme Pizza if pizza is not your thing or if you are watching your carb intake. View all of their salads HERE.
EXTREME DESSERTS at Extreme Pizza
Save room for dessert! Extreme Pizza has these wonderful things called Pow Pow Sticks that you are not going to want to miss!
POW POWS TWISTED STICKS
Baked dough “Twisted” with a hazelnut sauce, powdered sugar and chocolate sauce.
And another wonderful dessert creation they offer is:
NONNA’s MELTDOWN
Baked dough with creamy mascarpone cheese, freshly sliced apples, cinnamon and drizzled honey.
The Boar’der has cheddar cheese and barbeque sauce on it! Would you give this pizza a try?
Vegan & Gluten-Free Options
If you have any vegan or gluten-free dietary restrictions you are in luck at Extreme Pizza! There are 5 signature vegan pizzas that you can choose from. Any of the gourmet signature pizzas can be made with a gluten-free crust or you can also choose from 4 different salads. Also, if you are looking for some healthy options here at Extreme Pizza they do have a Healthy Dining menu available.
Dine In, Pickup, or Delivery
Great news for those of you who might live kinda far away… you can enjoy your pizza at Extreme Pizza. There are some dining room tables available if you prefer to dine in. Extreme Pizza also has the option for you to order online and pick up at the store OR you can also have your Extreme Pizza delivered straight to your door with delivery.
Final thoughts on Extreme Pizza
Extreme Pizza is an excellent choice for your next “cheat day” meal! YOLO so you might as well just stuff your face with some Extreme Pizza… am I right?? I absolutely love places like this that offer the customer to enjoy a unique experience. If I ever want an ordinary pizza I will head on over to Little Caesar’s for a Hot & Ready pizza.
On days when I am craving something a lot more adventurous on my pizza, Extreme Pizza in Grosse Pointe is my go-to place.
I hope that you all enjoyed my Extreme Pizza review and it inspires you to give this Grosse Pointe pizza parlor a whirl! Not near Grosse Pointe? Use the store locator to find out if you have an Extreme Pizza near you!
And now it is Question & Answer Time!
What signature Extreme Pizza will you be giving a whirl? Or will you be building your own gourmet pizza?
Leave me a comment and let me know! I love hearing from my readers so don’t be shy.
Restaurant.com Savings
Currently, Restaurant.com has some vouchers available for Extreme Pizza so you can save on your next purchase.
I have the current offers listed below.
$5 Certificate | Your Price $5 $2.00 (min. purchase $10)
$10 Certificate | Your Price $10 $4.00 (min. purchase $20) (This is the voucher we used on our visit)
$25 Certificate | Your Price $25 $10.00 (min. purchase $50)
CLICK HERE to see all of the Restaurant.com vouchers in your area.
New product alert! And this new product is also a limited edition item! Today I am sharing my Tasty ice cream review with you. I just recently discovered that my local Kroger store carries these new ice cream pints from Tasty and they are available in four fun and very delightful flavors. Tasty ice cream pints feature some super-duper creamy ice cream with the addition of unique mix-ins. The flavor combinations of these Tasty ice cream limited edition flavors are not only creative but make for one memorable ice cream experience! Tasty ice cream succeeded in slapping a big fat smile onto my face with these sweet treats!
These Tasty ice creams are the perfect treat for your next indulgent “cheat day”. I often opt for the healthier, better-for-you ice creams like Enlightened and Halo Top but sometimes you just have to give into to that sweet tooth and have a bit of sugar. No sweat… just get back on track with your diet and lifestyle the next day. YOLO (you only live once) so why not just give in to the temptation and enjoy that pint of ice cream?!?!?!!! Remember my blog tagline is “Eat Healthy So You Can Have Dessert” so just keep that in mind ok?
What flavor of Tasty ice cream will you be giving a whirl first?Peanut Butter S’mores Smash Tasty Ice CreamCheck out that White Chocolate Raspberry Lava Cake ice cream from Tasty… omg!
Tasty Ice Cream Review
The 4 Limited Edition Tasty Ice Cream Flavors
Vanilla Galaxy Twist
This flavor here is for the rainbow candy sprinkles enthusiast (me!!). The Vanilla Galaxy Twist is going to blast you off into euphoria while chowing down on this pint. The ice cream flavor also has silky blue frosting swirls with a vanilla ice cream base. In this out-of-this-world delicious ice cream pint, you are also going to enjoy some caramel stars, chocolate chunks, and cosmic crunch. Tasty really went all out with this fun flavor! I don’t think ice cream gets any better than this folks!
Vanilla Galaxy Twist
WOWZA! Vanilla Galaxy Twist is chock full of goodies!
Peanut Butter S’mores Smash
With the Peanut Butter S’mores Smash flavor of Tasty ice cream this is where two flavors collide and marry into one hell of an awesome flavor! The ice cream itself has a peanut butter flavor and inside you are going to experience some marshmallowy goodness and miniature peanut butter cups. And to take this flavor to a whole other level you will also enjoy a sprinkling of graham cracker crunchies and a fudge swirl mixed throughout.
Peanut Butter S’mores Smash
Two Peanut Butter S’mores Smash ice creams from Tasty
Chocolate Caramel Pretzel Crunch
This flavor is for the chocolate lover and connoisseur! Inside this Tasty ice cream pint, you will find some smooth and creamy chocolate ice cream mixed with pretzel bites and a dreamy salted caramel swirl! Yes please and YUM!
Chocolate Caramel Pretzel Crunch Tasty Ice CreamHere is the Chocolate Caramel Pretzel Crunch ice cream from Tasty!
White Chocolate Raspberry Lava Cake
The White Chocolate Raspberry Lava CakeTasty ice cream pint is like my dream flavor here! This unique flavor features a white chocolate ice cream combined with raspberry ribbons and swirls along with some get this… CHUNKS OF CAKE! Oh my goodness gracious! I kinda hate to say it but this ice cream pint is one that I would honestly hoard just for my own sweet self. I am head over heels in love with anything that is raspberry flavored and when you throw some cake into the mix? BLISS! Pure bliss!
White Chocolate Raspberry Lava Cake
Dig into this White Chocolate Raspberry Lava Cake ice cream from Tasty brand!
Tasty Ice Cream Nutrition Facts
As you can see in the nutrition facts label below this is an indulgent treat. The nutrition facts vary by flavor. The one shown in the photo below is for the Chocolate Caramel Pretzel Crunch flavor. If you give in to your desires and lose control AND eat that whole pint you are going to set yourself back a whopping 710 calories. Might just have to run a marathon to burn that all off. Am I right?
One serving contains 25mg of sugar. If you eat the whole pint you will be consuming a massive amount of sugar, a total of 65mg. As mentioned earlier in this post, these ice cream pints are reserved for a cheat day treat. It is ok to have a sugary treat every now and then. I believe in eating with balance. What I do is eat healthy and clean most of the time and then allow myself to indulge in a not-so-good-for-you treat. I don’t want to deprive myself of the fun things in life (like ice cream).
Nutrition Facts
Final thoughts on Tasty ice cream
Gotta say these four limited edition ice cream pints were thoroughly enjoyed by my little family of 3! I truly hope that my Tasty ice cream review inspires you to hunt these down and give them a whirl! I’m going to give some mad props to Tasty for offering up these creative ice cream flavors. I also really enjoyed the delicious creaminess and texture of the ice creams. I am looking forward to Tasty releasing some more ice cream pints. Pretty sure I will be a regular buyer of this brand.
It is so hard to resist eating the entire pint all by your lone self because they are just that good!
If you are a regular reader over here at Give It A Whirl Girl, you can probably tell by now that one of my major weaknesses is ice cream. I love to review it and I love to blog about it. And finally, I love to eat all of it! In the near future, I will be reviewing more ice creams since summer is fast approaching and I can’t think of a better sweet treat to eat than ice cream when it is warm out.
Question Time!
What flavor of Tasty Ice Cream will you be indulging in on your next cheat day? Leave me a comment and let me know which Tasty Ice Cream pint you will reach for first!
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Today I am sharing my coffee lovers gift guide with you. This coffee gift guide features my top 10 coffee favorites all in one handy online shopping guide. Truth be told, and cat is out of the bag… I am a bit of a coffee addict. Just gotta have it! I’m actually on my second cup as I write this post. Every single morning when I first wake up and rise out of bed is to flip the switch on my coffee pot and get that coffee brewing process started. I honestly just can’t imagine going a single day without at least one cup of coffee in my life. True story!
Death Wish Coffee has earned the top spot on my Top 10 coffee list and for excellent reason. Though a one-pound bag errs on the side of being a bit pricy, Death Wish Coffee is sure to brew up a fabulous cup of morning coffee! This coffee is fair trade and USDA certified organic. The Death Wish Coffee brand touts itself as being the “world’s strongest coffee” and this brand packs a punch.
These Kiss My Keto instant keto coffee packets are awesome if you are cutting down on carbs and doing a keto diet. Each Kiss My Keto coffee packet contains 2g net carbs. These Kiss My Keto coffee packets contain MCT oil and coconut oil to aid in burning fat.
Here is a great coffee maker from one of my favorite brands of small kitchen appliances, Ninja! This 12-Cup Ninja Coffee Brewer comes with a promise to brew up the perfect cup of morning Joe with a built-in feature that is called Thermal Flavor Extraction. The carafe is capable of holding 60 ounces of the perfect pot of coffee. Another feature that this Ninja coffee maker has is the ability to brew coffee as a Small Batch, as well as a Classic or Rich mode. I am ready for an upgrade in my kitchen and this Ninja Coffee Brewer looks like the most excellent choice and it is quite budget-friendly.
If you are in the market for a Keurig, this Keurig Cafe special edition coffee brewer has excellent reviews and amazing features. This Keurig coffee brewer is capable of brewing either coffee, lattes, or cappuccino. Want a stronger cup of coffee? There is also a special feature on this Keurig coffee maker that allows you to add a shot to your next drink. A Keurig coffee brewer is so fabulous to have on-hand for when you just need one single cup of coffee. The K-cups make it possible to enjoy a single cup of coffee with the touch of a button.
Keurig Cafe SE Single Serve K-Cup Pod Special Edition
This Decaf Is For Wimps coffee mug is from one of my favorite brands – BigMouth! Step aside decaf lovers! This mug just isn’t for you! You can now proudly display your love for the caffeine that one enjoys from drinking coffee. Why not let the whole world know just how much you truly love coffee?!!
I vividly remember growing up and watching Bob Ross paint on TV. This here is a heat changing coffee mug featuring the master painter, Bob Ross! It starts off black and once warm coffee is poured into the mug a landscape appears.
Be sure to check out the Jordan’s Skinny Syrups Ice-Cream Collection as well. I am giving this 3-flavor variety pack and honorable mention spot on my Top 10 coffee favorites list. This ice-cream themed variety pack includes Caramel Fudge, Birthday Cake, and Cookie Dough. Oh my goodness! I totally need that in my life.
What flavor will you try first? Feel free to leave me a comment.
Heads up folks! Incoming awesome coffee creamer that will fit right into your Whole 30, keto, paleo or vegan diet and lifestyle! These individual coffee creamers from NutPods are 10 calories per serving, ZERO carbs, and ZERO sugar. This NutPods creamer variety pack includes French Vanilla, Original, and Hazelnut flavors.
What coffee items caught your eye in my coffee lovers gift guide? Will you be giving anything a whirl from this Top 10 coffee favorites shopping guide? Leave me a comment and let me know what coffee products you are dying to try!
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If you know me then you would know that I do have a sense of humor. I believe that laughter and smiles are truly the best medicine. So today I have put together this funloving novelty gifts gift guide for my readers. The 15 items that I have included in this novelty gifts gift guide are sure to put a smile on your face or the recipient’s face! We have everything here from nutsack tea infusers to canned unicorn meat included here! I absolutely LOVE putting novelty gift guides together over here at Give It A Whirl Girl. Stuff like this is totally my style and right up my alley.
Here we have a realistic throw blanket that resembles a cheese and pepperoni pizza! This pizza throw blanket measures in at 60″ in diameter and is made from a soft, polyester fleece material. This pizza blanket is perfect for the pizza lover in your life and is great for snuggling up into.
I gotta just come out and say here how brilliant and genius and brilliant this Teabagger Tea Infuser is. Hiliarious! Have you ever seen a tea infuser that is funnier than this one? Nope… not me!
This snot-nosed egg separator is a must-have item in your kitchen if you have any sense of humor. I can’t think of a better more enjoyable way of separating your eggs!
These funny drink coasters from Ultimate Hostess contain the perfect amount of an offensive attitude. Try not to be offended here, they are just having fun!
Ummm hmmm… not sure what the heck unicorn meat tastes like but if you are curious and intrigued by this canned unicorn meat from ThinkGeek I say GO FOR IT!
They say it is an excellent source or sparkles and that there is magic in every bite.
This is a pretty darn impressive item from Nostalgia. This is a grilled cheese sandwich toaster that is capable of creating two grilled cheese sandwiches for you in minutes!
Ahhh yes! Gummy candies… a major HUGE weakness of mine! This is a 7 oz. giant gummy cheeseburger. This gummy candy has the flavors of cherry, orange, and sour apples.
This brand, Blue Q, totally blows my mind with their clever and witty designs for your kitchen. Blue Q has some gut-busting funny oven mitts and dish towels available.
I am head over heels in love with this Fred & Friends reusable rainbow party cup AND this is an item that I do actually have the pleasure of owning! This is my go-to cup for when I need to wet my whistle!
I believe that everyone should play Jelly Belly’sBeanboozled game at least once in their lifetime. This simple game is sure to bring belly laughs to the table with gross flavors like barf, boogers, and rotten eggs. There are also some yummy flavors of Jelly Belly jelly beans in here. You never know what you are going to end up with when you spin the Beanboozled wheel! This is such a fantastic game to play with family and friends. You might just want to even video record the reactions that you end up with on your face when you take a bite out of one of the disgusting jelly beans.
Yup… this coffee mug basically sums up my life! I love this coffee mug from LookHUMAN. This is a brand that has a ton of clever items available. LookHUMAN knows how to make someone’s day with their clever and witty products.
I’ve Got Anxiety Coffee Mug from LookHUMAN
MORE NOVELTY GIFTS ON AMAZON
Question Time!
What food & drink novelty gifts do you love from this gift guide for the foodie in your life? Leave me a comment and let me know what item(s) made you laugh out loud!
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I have a special recipe to share with you all today! This past weekend I invited my mom over for a special Sunday dinner. I love having family over and preparing a tasty dish for them. So today I am sharing my Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs recipe to my loyal readers. This recipe is a family favorite and this meal will surely fill you up! These meatballs are stuffed with oozy mozzarella cheese pearls and they are mighty huge meatballs! This Italian meatball recipe might just become a family favorite in your home too. There is a gluten-free option for my gluten-free readers.
Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs
Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs RECIPE
This mozzarella stuffed meatball recipe is the perfect meal to whip up in your slow-cooker. Once you do all of the work to prepare the meatballs it is smooth sailing after that. The meatballs should take about 15-20 minutes to create. I have also included a pasta sauce recipe for these mozzarella stuffed meatballs, but you can feel free to skip that part and use the pasta sauce of your choice. I often avoid the jarred pasta sauces and create my own sauce with some crushed tomatoes.
The best pasta to go with these mozzarella stuffed meatballs is the spaghetti noodle. You can go thick or you can go thin. We went thick!
The Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs homemade sauce
You have to have a great pasta sauce to go with your mozzarella stuffed meatballs. I have included a great pasta sauce recipe to go with the meatballs. The pasta sauce is simple and easy to create. If you want a sauce that tastes great you have to use good tomatoes. I used DeLallo’s crushed tomatoes and they were some of the best I ever had. Muir Glen is also another great brand to go with.
And a blend of ground beef and ground Italian sausage is essential to this dish. The mix of meats is going to give you a flavorful, zesty meatball. Ground Italian sausage always lends awesome flavor to Italian pasta sauces.
Gluten-Free Options
If you are following a gluten-free diet and still would like to enjoy this mozzarella stuffed meatballs recipe, simply swap the breadcrumbs out for some gluten-free breadcrumbs. You would then serve the meatballs over the gluten-free pasta of your choice.
This recipe is for my famous mozzarella-stuffed meatballs… a family favorite! These hearty meatballs are stuffed with mozzarella pearls. When you dig into these meatballs you will love the oozing melty cheese! This is a slow-cooker recipe that serves approximately 8 people. Serve with the pasta of your choice. We love spaghetti noodles with this recipe!
Meatballs
1 pound Ground beef (I use grass fed beef)
1 pound Ground Italian sausage
Mozzarella pearls (You can stuff each meatball with 1 or 2 pearls (depending on how large you make the meatballs))
1 1/4 cup Italian breadcrumbs (Use gluten-free breadcrumbs if you are gluten-free)
2 Eggs
2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
2 tablespoons Minced garlic
1/4 cup Milk
1/2 tablespoon Garlic powder
1/2 tablespoon Onion powder
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1 teaspoon Black pepper
2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
Pasta Sauce
28 ounce Can of crushed tomatoes (I used DeLallo)
6 ounce Can of tomato paste (I used Muir Glen)
2 tablespoons Minced garlic
2 Shallots (Diced)
1 1/2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
Salt (To Taste)
Black pepper (To Taste)
1 tablespoon Extra virgin olive oil
Meatballs
Use a large mixing bowl for the meatballs. Place all ingredients (except for the olive oil) for the meatballs into a large mixing bowl. Use clean hands to mix and incorporate all of the ingredients.
Form large balls (approx 2 – 2 1/2 inches across) and stuff the meatballs with either one or two mozzarella pearls. Make sure the meatballs are tightly formed so the cheese does not melt out of them. Set aside the meatballs on a large cookie sheet.
Warm two tablespoons of olive oil in a large saute pan. Once the oil has warmed place the meatballs in the pan and brown all sides of the meatballs.
Set aside the meatballs while you prepare the pasta sauce in the next step.
Pasta Sauce
Warm a bit of olive oil in a saute pan and then add your minced garlic and diced shallots. Cook until translucent and fragrant. Add to the slow-cooker.
Add the rest of the pasta sauce ingredients to your slow-cooker. Stir well.
Place the meatballs in the slow-cooker and cook on low for 4 hours.
Final preparations
Prepare the pasta of your choice. Spaghetti noodles work best with meatballs.
Serve, eat, and enjoy your meatballs!
If you are gluten-free, sub the Italian breadcrumbs for a gluten-free breadcrumb. Serve over gluten-free pasta.
A big plate of mozzarella stuffed meatballs served over spaghetti noodlesMozzarella stuffed meatballs oozing melty cheese!
Final thoughts about the mozzarella stuffed meatballs recipe
These mozzarella stuffed meatballs were loved and enjoyed by all of us at the dinner table! You just can’t go wrong with a recipe like this. This recipe is a keeper! This is a fabulous meal to create when you have guests over for dinner. Because you use two pounds of meat to make the mozzarella stuffed meatballs there is a lot of food to go around! And these meatballs are huge! I could only pack in two of these gigantic mozzarella stuffed meatballs. How many will you eat? 3 might just be the limit with this dish. A lot of meat!
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Today I am sharing my top 10 picks for protein bars that are available on Amazon. These have all been taste tested by yours truly and I love each brand that is represented here in this Healthy Hot List. If you are on the lookout for gluten-free, vegan snacks chances are you will find some here that appeal to you in my Top 10 List of Protein Bars!
What I love about the protein bars that are in this top 10 list is that they really truly do satisfy my sweet-tooth. These protein bars are all available in some really fun flavors that will trick your brain. They taste so indulgent but you can enjoy them without all the guilt!
I just adore these little birthday cake flavored Protein Cakes by thinkThin! I always try to have at least one of these pouches in my snack stash. Each package contains two little protein cakes and 12 grams of protein per serving.
These superfood bars from R.e.d.d. Bar are also gluten-free and vegan and these bars give you a boost in energy with a little dose of caffeine. Reaching for a R.ed.d.. Bar is highly recommended when that afternoon sluggishness sets in. Each of these protein bars contains 35 mg of caffeine and 10 grams of protein.
R.e.d.d. Bar Variety Pack available on Amazon – 5 flavors, 8 bars
Continuing on with the theme of things (gluten-free and vegan) may I present to you Thunderbird Bar? These protein bars are definitely one of my favorite healthy snack bars to reach for. I am absolutely in love with the wide variety of delicious flavors available!
Truth be told, I do love Quest Bars but I feel as though they might be an acquired taste due to the texture of these protein bars. Quest Bars are one of my go-to brands for when I need to refuel. Quest Bars are a low-carb, keto, high protein (20 grams of protein per bar) solution for when you are having a snack attack.
Quest Bar Variety Pack – 12 Flavors, 12 Protein Bars
ONE Protein Bar is very similar in comparison to Quest Bars. These are another low-carb, zero sugar, high protein healthy snack. ONE Bar is gluten-free and vegan and there are 12 different indulgent flavors available. ONE Bar will be there to satisfy any sweet-tooth cravings that you have! Two of my favorite flavors from ONE include the birthday cake flavor and the maple glazed donut bar.
ONE Protein Bars – 12 Bar Variety Pack – 12 Flavors To Choose From
This Peanut Butter & Berries bar from RXBar is bursting with pb&j flavor! I am a huge fan of RX Bars but this flavor right here is hands down my favorite! RX Bars are an excellent snacking solution. Each bar has appx. 12 grams of protein. The best thing about RX Bar might just be that they are made with only all natural ingredients. They proudly display the ingredients smack dab on the front of the packaging.
If you are into wafer treats then you are going to love these protein bars from Power Crunch. These are protein wafter bars that are drenched in a candy coating shell. You will get 13 grams of protein per Power Crunch protein bar and these are also quite low in sugar (5 grams per bar). I am just loving the wide variety of fun flavors that these are available in! Which flavor will you reach for first?
Primal Kitchen is another top brand that I love and trust when it comes to eating healthy and clean! You are going to love these Primal Kitchen Collagen Bars! These bars are high in protein (15 grams) and also include a healthy dose of grass fed collagen. These collagen bars are perfect for your paleo (or gluten-free) diet and lifestyle.
And last but certainly not least, here we have protein cookies from Lenny & Larry’s! I know, I know, these are cookies and not bars but I do believe they earned a spot on my top 10 list! This variety pack of Lenny & Larry protein cookies features 16 cookies in 8 different, fun flavors! These protein cookies are gigantic and you can actually split them into two servings if you would like. That is what I usually do with these because they are very filling! Each Lenny & Larry’s protein cookie contains 16 grams of protein. Err with caution here if you are watching your sugar! Each serving (1/2 a cookie) has 15 grams of sugar. That’s fine though… just have a Lenny & Larry’s cookie on one of your “cheat days”!
Lenny & Larry’s Protein Cookies Variety Pack – 8 flavors, 16 protein cookies
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Final thoughts
I hope you all enjoyed this Top 10 Protein Bars list that I am sharing with you today! Decisions, decisions! Which protein bar(s) will you choose? I believe I have a little something for everyone here. If you can’t find an appealing flavor here there might be something wrong with you… lol! I am pretty open-minded when it comes to eating and I will try anything and everything once so all of the bars here are definitely appealing to me, of course. If you have a sweet tooth that is calling your name you can fulfill that sugar craving with the bars in this top 10 list. Feel free to leave me a comment about your thoughts on these protein bars. I would love to hear from my readers.
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Today I would love to share my experience with you that I recently had with my new blender in this MengK blender review. This blender is quite simple to use and it is built like a professional blender. When I received my blender I was astonished by how professional the model looked and I was excited to give it a whirl with a dragon fruit smoothie bowl recipe. My hopes for this blender were that it would be capable of blending up frozen fruit because I am a huge smoothie fan and every blender I have ever owned prior was a big letdown to me. Keep reading this MengK blender review to find out how it performed in my test.
First impression of the MengK 1500W blender
Let’s kick off this MengK blender review with my first thoughts when I unboxed the blender. My first impression with this blender was the massive footprint it has on my countertop! This blender is a beast! Now, this can either be a positive or a negative for you. If you don’t have much storage space in your kitchen or home this blender might be an issue. This MengK blender couldn’t be any simpler to use either! If you look at the blender you will see one dial on the face of the blender and this determines the speed at which you will operate your blender. Big tasks call for dialing up on the knob for more power and speed.
Professional Blender 1500W MengK 2000W Peak Horsepower Electric High-Speed Blender
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What can the MengK blender do?
If you are in the market for a blender that is versatile, MengK has you covered with this blender! You can use it for smoothies, nice creams, soups, milkshakes, hummus, alcoholic beverages, homemade nut butter, baby foods, and more. This MengK blender features a very well-constructed 67oz professional blender jar. Please note that this blender jar is not a glass blending jar, it is made out of some very heavy duty, thick, plastic. The blending jar for the MengK blender is BPA-free.
MengK blender motor
The MengK blender has a whopping 2.6 HP-2000 watt motor, and this commercial blender can reach a rotational speed of up to 27,000 r/min. This powerful motor makes it possible to crush ice, fruits, and vegetables.
This powerful blender features 6 stainless steel, sharp blades for maximum blending power. The MengK blender crushing blades make it possible and perfect for ice crushing, blending, pureeing, and controlled processing.
The 6 blades on the MengK blender are razor sharp
My experience with the MengK blender
The first experiment with this high-speed blender was to see how well it would process and blend frozen fruit. I placed two frozen bananas, a cup of frozen dragon fruit, and a bit of milk in the blending cup. I was really excited to try this out because I have not had much success with frozen fruit in any blender I have ever owned.
The capability of blending frozen fruit is top priority to me. I need a blender that can do this.
I turned the blender onto medium with the dial. I then turned it on. The blender was loud and I could tell it had a powerful motor. The blades efficiently chopped up my frozen fruit and blended it up with the almond milk. After a few short moments, I had a delicious smoothie bowl waiting for me.
I performed one other smoothie test with my MengK blender. For that test, I used a fresh banana, frozen dragon fruit, and frozen mango with a splash of some unsweetened nut milk. The blender performed wonderfully and as expected. In a very short time, without any hesitation, I had a delicious, tall smoothie waiting for me!
Overall, I am quite pleased with this MengK blender and I am excited to try more smoothie recipes with it.
A dragon fruit & mango smoothie drink
The MengK blender is simple to clean
Cleaning the MengK blender is simple and easy to do! All you need to do is add a bit of soap and warm water to the blending cup. Turn the blender onto a mid-high speed and it 30-60 seconds the cup and blades will be clean. Rinse after cleaning and carefully dry.
Satisfaction guaranteed from MengK
If for any reason you are not satisfied with your MengK blender purchases, MengK offers a money back guarantee and a warranty on their product.
3-month warranty on commercial Cups and a 6-month warranty on household cups, unified TWO years warranty about this pedestal, and 30-day refund guarantee.
Dragon Fruit Smoothie Bowl
Take a trip to paradise with this dragon fruit smoothie bowl. You will feel like you are transported to a tropical place with this exotic fruit smoothie bowl recipe.
2 Bananas (Frozen and chopped)
1 cup Dragon Fruit chunks (Frozen of fresh)
1 Kiwi Fruit (Sliced)
1 Star Fruit (Sliced and seeds removed)
2/3 cup Unsweetened nut milk of choice
Place the frozen bananas, dragon fruit, and milk in the blender and process until smooth.
Pour the smoothie mixture into two bowls.
Top the smoothie with fresh sliced kiwi fruit and star fruit.
Serve, eat, and enjoy!
Dragon Fruit Smoothies created with the MengK BlenderDragon Fruit Smoothie Bowls topped with kiwi fruit and star fruit
The MengK blender is a lot of bang for your buck! For this price point, you are getting quite the powerful blender. I am hoping that this MengK blender will stand the test of time. I have a great feeling that it will be outperforming the last blender that I owned prior to this one. I took a chance with this off-brand name and I am very pleased with it.
It is not a Vitamix or a Blendtec but for the price you are paying for this one you are getting a powerhouse blender. If you are like me and dream of owning a fancy blender like a Vitamix, this blender makes a great clone of one and you will save yourself a ton of money going with the MengK.
The MengK blender makes a delicious smoothie in seconds!
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I come from the city of St. Clair Shores, MI but we recently made the drive all the way over to Utica just for a half-dozen box of donuts from Daddy’s Doughnuts. We were so blown away and impressed by these morsels of heaven, I just had to share my Daddy’s Doughnuts review with you over here on the Give It A Whirl Girl blog today. If you are wondering what is just so special about these donuts I will fill you in. The Daddy’s Doughnuts donut shop allows you to create your own donut creation.
This is a made-to-order, you dream it, they build it donut shop!
Daddy’s Doughnuts might just be the perfect place to make a pitstop if you have a sweet tooth to satisfy or if you are looking for a “cheat day” treat! Not only do these donuts taste great but the experience alone of creating your own is just a ton of fun! This doughnut shop promises to serve up a dose of happiness one doughnut at a time, and that is a promise fulfilled! Our family of 3 had a fabulous experience here. We were definitely all smiles when we took off with our beautiful box of donuts!
Keep reading my Daddy’s Doughnuts review to learn more about this fun and unique donut shop.
A half-dozen of donuts from Daddy’s DoughnutsDaddy’s Doughnuts sign out frontDaddy’s Doughnuts is located on Hall Road in Utica, MI
How you can get your very own made-to-order donut at Daddy’s Doughnuts
When you walk into Daddy’s Doughnuts there are menu cards available at the door. This is where the magic happens! You get to be the creator of your made-to-order doughnut. There are options at the top of the card for 12 doughnuts available in a variety of signature flavors or you have the option to design your own with a very wide variety of different toppings and drizzles.
The steps for designing your made-to-order Daddy’s Doughnut is simple! First off, you start with a warm vanilla doughnut then:
Choose your doughnut coating.
Choose your doughnut drizzle.
Choose your doughnut topping.
I have all of the flavor options listed down below if it is too hard to see on the photo of the menu card. Once you place your order you can watch your donut creation come to life! It was fun to watch my custom donuts being made.
Daddy’s Doughnuts menu cards are available at the door.Menu card at Daddy’s Doughnuts – Create your very own donut!
Daddy’s Doughnuts menu board
Daddy’s Doughnuts menu board (all of the prices are before tax)
Donut coatings available
Apple
Blueberry
Cherry
Chocolate
Cinnamon sugar
Glazed
Lemon
Maple
Peanut butter
Pineapple
Powdered sugar
Strawberry
Vanilla
Donut drizzles available
Banana
Caramel
Chocolate
Coffee
Grape Jelly
Key lime
Marshmallow
Mint
Orange
Raspberry
Strawberry
Donut toppings available
Almonds
BACON!!!
Chocolate sprinkles
Cinnamon sugar
Coconut
Fruity Pebbles
Graham cracker
Oreos
Peanuts
Powdered sugar
Pretzel bits
Rainbow sprinkles
Toasted coconut
Daddy’s Doughnuts donut shop (all the magic happens behind the counter… watch your custom donut get made!)Check out all of these drizzles and toppings available at Daddy’s Doughnuts! Can you say, YUM!??!?One of the employees creating our made-to-order custom Daddy’s DoughnutsIt is so much fun to watch your custom donut creation being made!
12 signature doughnut flavors
If you are pressed for time or you’re not quite in the mood to design your own you can choose from a dozen different signature flavors. I don’t think you can go wrong with any of these signature flavors here!
A half dozen doughnuts altogether with tax is $12.50
And if you want the best deal a dozen of Daddy’s Doughnuts altogether with the tax is $21.00
Daddy’s Doughnuts also has “simple donuts” available (glazed, powdered sugar, cinnamon sugar, and naked) $1 each
Other products available at Daddy’s Doughnuts
Daddy’s Doughnuts shop is more than just donuts! They also have edible cookie dough available, macarons, and some other specialty items. In the photos below you can see what type of specialty offerings are available. They had some rice krispies treats, marshmallow treats, two different kinds of bumpy cakes, two different flavors of whoopie pies, and some fudge brownies.
There are also some gluten-free products available for those of you who can’t consume gluten.
Daddy’s Doughnuts also has some beverages available. They have coffee, tea, hot cocoa, and hot cider available.
Daddy’s Doughnuts – Other specialty items available – I need to try that edible cookie dough someday! Major weakness of mine!Daddy’s Doughnuts – Other specialty items availableMacarons available at Daddy’s Doughnuts! I bet these passion fruit flavored ones are to die for!
Don’t forget to place your paczki order for Fat Tuesday!
Check out these WILD and CRAZY paczki flavors that are available at Daddy’s Doughnuts! What flavors look best to you? I would love love love to have a cotton candy paczki, peanut butter & jelly, and a maple bacon paczki! You know me… all about giving new things a whirl and Daddy’s Doughnuts sounds like the perfect place to get a dozen for Fat Tuesday. Mark your calendars and make sure you place your paczki order before March 9th! Fat Tuesday is a holiday that I always look forward to and I always need at least two to get my paczki fix!
Paczki flavors
One drawback
For me, there was only one little drawback that came to mind while typing up this Daddy’s Doughnuts review. That is that there is no seating available inside this donut shop. I know that many donut shops are grab-and-go but this is the type of establishment that I actually wouldn’t mind hanging out in for a while with my family. I wouldn’t mind having them pour me a cup of coffee to go with my donuts. I am only pointing this out so that my readers are aware that you will have to take your donuts to-go.
Daddy’s Doughnuts is already counting down the days until National Doughnut Day!
What’s next for me at Daddy’s Doughnuts
I am most certainly going to be stopping in again at this establishment for some more donuts and smiles! I have never in my life had a donut with bacon on it and I will be ordering a maple/bacon donut, for sure, next time I come in! The Key Lime Pie donut also sounds like a winner for me! I am also intrigued by their Strawberry Shortcake donut. This is the place to be if you are bored with your regular glazed donuts. Stop in at Daddy’s Doughnuts if you want to try out some adventurous, new donut flavors!
My daughter got a kick out of all the donut pillowsDonut pillows at Daddy’s DoughnutsA half-dozen of donuts from Daddy’s Doughnuts
I sure hope that you enjoyed this Daddy’s Doughnuts review and it will inspire you to give these donuts a whirl! My little family of 3 had quite a wonderful experience at Daddy’s Doughnuts and though it isn’t exactly close to our hometown of St. Clair Shores, it is really worth the drive to Utica just to experience this unique spin on donuts! This is the kind of place where you will never be bored with what you walk out with… there are over 2000 flavor combinations available at Daddy’s Doughnuts! So use your imagination when you stop in to give these donuts a whirl!
Oh yeah! A beautiful Peanut Butter & Jelly doughnut from Daddy’s Doughnuts!
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Question time! I would love to know what your ultimate donut consists of! Will you be choosing a signature flavor of Daddy’s Doughnuts or will you create your own. Leave me a comment and describe what options you will choose!
