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Surprise the Person on Your #TASSIMONiceList with the TASSIMO T47 Brewer-Giveaway

November 27, 2015 by Kathryn 265 Comments

It’s no secret how much I love coffee. I love a simple cup of regular coffee with cream, a fancy latte or cappuccino as a treat, a mocha when I’m in the mood for something sweet…if there’s a drink with coffee involved in any way, I’m a fan. But I’m the only one in the house that really drinks it, so using a full-sized coffee maker on an everyday basis just doesn’t make sense. That’s why single-serve coffeemakers have been a favourite in this house for years.

The very first single-serve coffee machine I ever owned was a TASSIMO, and I absolutely loved it. I only stopped using it because I accidentally melted its cord when it was too close to the stove and never got around to replacing it. In the years that followed, I tried plenty of other single-serve coffee machines and I enjoyed them all. But I still remember how much I loved that very first TASSIMO machine.

So when I had the chance to receive and review this year’s ultimate Christmas gift for coffee lovers, the TASSIMO T47 brewer, it was a dream come true! Before the machine even arrived, I was online shopping for all my favourite varieties of TASSIMO T DISCs so that I could whip up some tasty beverages as soon as it arrived. [Read more…]

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…]

Welcome Summer with the New Cold Stone Blast from Cold Stone Creamery

May 12, 2012 by Kathryn Leave a Comment

Now that we’ve said goodbye to winter, it’s time to enjoy all the pleasures of summer and Cold Stone Creamery is joining in the fun with the new Cold Stone Blast! This tasty blend of super-premium blended ice cream made with real Canadian cream and Cold Stone’s signature mix-ins is the perfect way to cool down on a hot day and I was excited to try it out and see what it was like!

cold stone creamery cold stone blast I received a gift card so that I could treat my family to ice cream, so we headed to our nearest Cold Stone Creamery one sunny Saturday to enjoy a treat together. I chose the Oreo Indulgence Cold Stone Blast, a blend of Sweet Cream ice cream blended with Oreo cookies and fudge sauce and topped with more Oreo cookie pieces and, because they were on sale and I just couldn’t resist, a Mint Mint Chocolate Chip Signature Creation too!

I have to confess, while I am not a huge fan of Oreos on their own, I am absolutely addicted to Oreos when they’ve been blended with ice cream so I fell in love with this tasty new treat after the first bite! I also really liked that it was such a reasonable size. I find some ice cream treats are so big that they overwhelm me halfway through. It’s not a huge problem since my husband is always more than willing to finish off my treat, but I prefer getting something sized just for me when I can!

The Cold Stone Blast was a fun and refreshing new treat and I really enjoyed it, though overall I think I still prefer the Cold Stone Signature Creations. But no matter which you prefer, you’re sure to find a tasty ice cream treat you’ll love at Cold Stone Creamery. Check out the selection for yourself!
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Tim Hortons Egg White Breakfast Sandwich-Review and Giveaway

January 25, 2012 by Kathryn 114 Comments

Healthy eating is one of those resolutions that gets sabotaged fairly easily simply because most of us have such busy days! When you have to rush from one place to another, sometimes your options end up being to either eat something unhealthy or just go hungry, and neither of those choices is good for overall health. But Canada’s favourite drive-through coffee shop has a new solution that will fill you up quickly without the guilt!

Tim Hortons’ new Egg White Breakfast Sandwiches are a healthier alternative for people that didn’t have time to eat at home and don’t want to fill up on sugary or greasy fast food. The sandwiches contain a scrumptious egg white omelette with your choice of hickory-smoked ham or bacon on a whole grain English muffin. With 17 grams of protein per sandwich, they’re a breakfast that’s sure to satisfy! Recently I received a Tim Hortons gift card so that I could try the new sandwich for myself.

My husband and I each ordered an Egg White Breakfast Sandwich with bacon and, of course, a legendary double-double coffee. I wasn’t sure what to expect when I bit into the sandwich. To be honest, I don’t generally enjoy the taste of eggs from fast food restaurants. They always seem rubbery and tasteless to me.

That certainly wasn’t the case with the Tim Hortons Egg White Breakfast Sandwich! The egg white omelette is flavoured with cheese and onion and it really had a fresh, natural taste. I’ve had so many bad breakfast sandwiches that I subconsciously expect the texture of rubber when I bite into one. This breakfast sandwich tasted just like something I might have made myself and I was delighted about it. My husband loved the new breakfast option as well, but what really impressed me about the sandwiches was how satisfying they were! One sandwich filled me up completely and gave me the energy I needed to finish our errands that day.

The Tim Hortons Egg White Breakfast Sandwich is available right now for a special price of only $1.99 and is a great choice for anyone that wants a less fattening, protein-rich alternative to other breakfast sandwiches. Thanks to the whole grain English muffin, it even has three grams of fibre!

I was so impressed by the great taste of the Tim Hortons Egg White Breakfast Sandwich and I’m glad that when I’m having a busy morning, I won’t have to choose between a greasy breakfast and going hungry. If your busy day makes healthy eating a challenge, check out the new Egg White Breakfast Sandwich for yourself. It’s a great way to get the energy you need without the extra fat!

Buy It: The new Egg White Breakfast Sandwich is available at Tim Hortons restaurants across Canada

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Cold Stone Creamery Ice Cream Cake-Review and Giveaway

August 5, 2011 by Kathryn 107 Comments

If there’s one thing almost everyone loves about summer, it’s ice cream. And when a summer celebration features not just ice cream, but a tasty ice cream cake, that’s even better. I had heard a lot about Cold Stone Creamery coming to select Tim Horton’s locations in Canada and the absolutely luscious ice cream treats the chain offered, but I hadn’t yet had a chance to try one of the mouth-watering creations for myself. So when I got the chance to review one of the store’s sumptuous ice cream cakes just in time for Canada Day, I was delighted.

Choosing a cake is no easy task; they all sound fabulous! In addition to Cold Stone Creamery’s great selection of signature ice cream cakes, customers can even create their own cake by choosing their favourite ice cream and mix-in, devil’s food or yellow layer cake and creamy frosting or rich fudge ganache topping. I pondered creating my own cake, but I finally decided to order the Mmmmmmmint Chip Ice Cream Cake, with a slight adjustment. I’ve never been a big fan of white frosting, which was what the cake was usually topped with. So I instead requested to have the creamy mint ice cream cake topped with the rich fudge ganache topping.

When we picked up the cake, the employees were so friendly and helpful. “We made that especially for you this morning!” the man working in the back called out to us with a smile as the cashier handed us our masterpiece. We only got a quick peek at the cake before popping it into an insulated grocery bag, but that one peek was enough to have my mouth watering.

After supper that night, we pulled out the cake. It looked absolutely decadent topped with the rich fudge ganache and the cake even had pretty rosettes of light green frosting with halved Oreos in the centre. The overall look was just scrumptious. My husband cut and served the cake and we all eagerly dug in.

The cake tasted as good as it looked. The mint ice cream was sensational and the chocolate shavings mixed into the ice cream added an extra special touch. The layer cake was moist and delicious and the fudge ganache topping turned an already delicious cake into a complete chocolate-lover’s indulgence! Over the next few days we spoiled ourselves with a piece of cake for dessert every evening. I was really impressed with how long the cake lasted. Our two boys had smallish pieces of course, but even so, I would never have expected that one cake would have given us fifteen servings!

My first experience with Cold Stone Creamery was a fabulous one and it definitely won’t be my last. A Cold Stone Creamery Ice Cream Cake is a sure-fire way to turn an ordinary day into a special one and make a special day even better! If you’ve been craving an ice cream treat this summer and not just any treat will do, stop into Cold Stone Creamery and check out some of the amazing ice cream treats available. They’re the perfect way to celebrate summer!

Buy It: To purchase any of the tasty treats from Cold Stone Creamery, check the website for a location near you

Win It: One very lucky reader is going to win a $15 Tim Hortons gift card to use for their favourite ice cream delicacy from Cold Stone Creamery

To Enter (mandatory): Visit the Cold Stone Creamery website and leave a blog comment telling me which cake you would love to try, then let me know you did using the Rafflecopter form below

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