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Readers Review the Tim Hortons Extreme Italian Sandwich

March 6, 2014 by Kathryn 16 Comments

Recently I got the chance to dream of Italy while reviewing the Tim Hortons Extreme Italian Sandwich. The sandwich was originally introduced as a limited-time special, but it was so popular that the company decided to offer it as a permanent lunch item! My boys both loved this flavourful sandwich and I loved introducing them to some fresh new flavours.

But Tim Hortons wanted to know what you thought of the Extreme Italian Sandwich too, so the company provided ten of my readers with a $10 gift card so that they could give it a try and share their thoughts. The reviews are in and here’s what readers had to say!

The toasted parmesan herb bun was crusty on the outside, yet soft & moist on the inside with lots of flavour. The abundant layers of ham, capicollo, genoa salami, & pepperoni were very fresh and extremely tasty all melded together. The mozzarella cheese, shredded lettuce, tomatoes, & creamy sundried tomato sauce truly enhanced the delightful taste of all of the ingredients, to ensure that the sandwich is moist and bursting with a bold zesty essence. We will highly recommend it to all of our friends and family to try. ~Roseanne R.

I split the sandwich with my daughter and half a sandwich was more than enough. It was very filling. I actually would have preferred a little less meat. That’s something I don’t think I have ever had to say before! The sauce was great. I would definitely buy it to use at home if it was available. The bun was a little disappointing. We were hoping for a bit more flavour. We didn’t find it that much different from their regular buns. Overall though, we both enjoyed it. It has lots of taste and is such a nice change from the same old thing. ~Lori J.

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Tim Hortons Extreme Italian Sandwich is a Little Taste of Italy at Lunch-Giveaway

January 2, 2014 by Kathryn 235 Comments

If there’s one thing I love about Tim Hortons, it’s the way that the company is always switching up its menu to provide new taste sensations for Canadians. In August, Tim Hortons introduced the Extreme Italian Sandwich for a limited time. Canadians loved it and so now the sandwich is back for good as a permanent lunch menu item! This sandwich combined robust Italian flavours including ham capicollo, genoa salami, pepperoni, mozzarella and sundried tomato sauce, served on a Parmesan and herb bun. I recently received a Tim Hortons gift card and some fun Italian goodies so that I could take my boys to check out the sandwich and see what we all thought.

Now I have to admit that I’m not a big fan of deli meat, but my boys both love it and happily agreed to taste-test the meat-packed sandwiches for me. I wasn’t sure what they’d think of the sundried tomato sauce since they tend to prefer quite simple food and both have a tendency to be picky. But to my delight, they devoured their sandwiches and told me that the meal was delicious. I was excited to see that these sandwiches were a hit with my meat-loving boys! [Read more…]

Give Your Kids a Quick and Healthy Lunch with the Extreme Pita Kids Menu-Giveaway

October 29, 2013 by Kathryn 168 Comments

My boys can be picky eaters, so finding tasty, healthy food that they will actually eat is a never-ending challenge in our household. And when we’re out and about, keeping our meals healthy is even more difficult! The kids may be happy with hamburgers, fries and soda, but I can’t help but want them to have something more nutritious. So when Extreme Pita gave me the chance to review its fresh and healthy Kids Menu, I couldn’t resist. I had been wanting to try Extreme Pita for quite some time and I had high hopes that the company’s veggie-packed, freshly-made pitas would be something my boys enjoyed too.

Extreme Pita is passionate about creating healthy food that tastes great, something I noticed as soon as I walked into the restaurant. Fresh vegetables are abundant and for hot pitas, veggies are sautéed in water instead of oil to keep the fat minimal. Best of all, a variety of the pitas both on the regular menu and the Kids Menu have earned the Heart and Stroke Foundation’s Health Check Symbol! [Read more…]

Matt & Steve’s The Extreme Bean is Now Available in Three Addictive Varieties-Giveaway

August 31, 2012 by Kathryn 84 Comments

Looking for a snack with a crunch that packs a nutritional punch? Something salty, tangy and bursting with flavour? You’re looking for Matt & Steve’s The Extreme Bean! I have to admit, I had never heard of this particular snack before, but it sounded intriguing. So when I got the chance to try all three varieties of Matt & Steve’s The Extreme Bean snacks, I leaped at the chance.

the extreme bean and b'nolive The Extreme Bean is no ordinary green bean. These long, tender beans are pickled in a special brine to create an addictive snack that has real nutritional value. One serving contains 30% of your daily calcium!

I tried The Extreme Bean Hot & Spicy variety first and to be honest, I didn’t expect them to blow me away. I don’t mind a bit of spice every once in a while, but I usually prefer milder flavours. The beans surprised me though; while they did have a distinctive bite, the blend of flavours was really appealing. My husband, who does love spicy food, was the one that really fell in love with this variety of The Extreme Bean, though. He polished off a whole jar on his own one evening for a snack! But in addition to making great snacks, these tasty beans are also delicious popped in a Caesar instead of celery! [Read more…]