Nubia's Nonsense: food

There is nothing in the world quite like a nice cold beer. Sam Adams, Sierra Nevada, Peroni, there are so any good ones. I love beer when it's almost about to freeze but it's not quite there yet. You take a sip and it's the most refreshing thing in the universe. We had a talk with The Beer Bunny who's always hopping around looking for the best hoppy beers to share with you. Here are some of the Bunny's top be picks for this Summer.

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Cereal While Admiring The '80s Classic Garbage Pail Kids? Bring It On!

Who doesn't love eating cereal in the morning? It's great having an easy breakfast that you can enjoy and will allow you to exit your home quickly if needed. You know what I appreciate when it comes to cereal besides the taste? Packaging! I'm a sucker for packaging which is why I was so excited to see artist Joe Simko bring the Garbage Pail Kids back to life with this Barf Bite Cereal. The cereal is available at FYE and includes 2 collectible trading cards! It's delicious too.

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Ready for your dose of Caulipower?! Cool name guys.

I've heard a lot of hype over Cauliflower Pizza during the last year or so but, I am not easily convinced. I'm a New Yorker and trust me when I tell you that I love my gosh darn Pizza. Bread, tons of tomato, cheese... there's nothing quite like a New York slice. When I move to the West Coast I had a hard time, they blame it all on the water. Getting on board with Cauliflower Pizza was a bit much for me but I decided to give it a try because I love eating healthy and I try to add food in my diet that delivers nutrients.

Here's the pizza before I put it in the oven:

Here's after:

Here's me being cute and stuff:

My thoughts:

Honestly, I don't plan to give up my NYC pizza anytime soon. With that being said I could see myself including Caulipower Pizza into my regular diet. Cauliflower delivers some amazing nutrients. It's full of antioxidants like vitamin C and manganese, and even has phytonutrients, vitamin K, and omega-3. I could incorporate Caulipower Pizza more often into my daily life than traditional pizza without feeling guilty. I'll save my NYC slices for cheat days being that I try to eat healthy throughout most of the week. This cauliflower pizza tastes good and easily satisfies my pizza craving. Caulipower didn't disappoint. It was very fresh for an oven pizza and you could eat a lot more of this than DiGiorno (still love you) if you're counting calories.

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Cook up a storm with some cool accessories & decor in your kitchen! These kitchen accessories make great gifts for yourself, that dedicated friend who's always hosting a party, or your boyfriend who loves to grill. I found all of these items on Alwaysfits.com. No this isn't a sponsored post, I really enjoy their quirky merchandise. It's sassy as hell and packs a lot of attitude in the best way possible. Check it out!!!

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Purses inspired by food bloggers on Instagram you say? Yes, it's a thing. RommydeBommy is a food inspired handbag collection that is impeccably detailed and sophisticated. Find some of your favorite foods & snacks such as Avocado Toast, Sushi, Pizza, & more in Rommy's collection. These purses are a foodies dream.

I was very impressed when I discovered that the designer of RommydeBommy, Rommy, makes these purses by hand. She is 27 years old and is currently located in the Netherlands.

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A Mexican Bar & Eatery In New York That Makes You Feel Like You're On A Little Getaway.

Sometimes it's hard to find a place that you love to go eat so when you do, you must cherish it. My Fiance took me to 'Las Catrinas' in Astoria, Queens, about two months ago and I've been back at least 4 times since. The Mexican food inspired by Tulum style street food & authentic Mexican cuisine is amazingly fresh and delicious. The drinks are to die for! Probably one of my favorite spots for unique, strong drinks in Queens. They don't hold back.

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Monday Morning Matcha!

Monday morning can be a bit tough for everyone sometimes. Your bed probably feels like the most comfortable thing in the world and you're dreading getting up. This is around the time you'll decide caffeine is your superhero. Besides coffee, if you like tea 'matcha' is a wonderful caffeine alternative. Matcha is usually sold in powder form and has to be mixed with hot water just under a boil. However, on days that you're in a rush and don't want to deal with hot water, it would be quicker to drink MatchaBar bottled matcha.

I bumped into Matchabar at the Specialty Fancy Food Show a few days ago and I enjoyed their drink very much. Matchabar is a ceremonial grade, hand-picked, farm to bottle product. They have "Original Matcha" as well as other flavors such as "Hint of Honey Matcha" & "Apple Ginger Matcha." The drinks provide what they call "Better Energy."

I used Matchabar's "Original Matcha" along with Elmhurst Almond Milk, which I also learned about at the Specialty Fancy Food Show, to make a quick and delicious Iced Matcha Latte. Enjoy the video below.

P.S. Here are some well known benefits of matcha.

-High in Antioxidants.
-Loaded with Catechin, EGCg.
-Enhances Calm.
-Boosts Memory and Concentration.
-Increases Energy Levels and Endurance.
-Burns Calories.
-Detoxifies the Body.
-Fortifies the Immune System.

Cheers!

Xo Nubia Xo

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Who Doesn't Love A Bowl Of Noodles?!

Growing up I often ate Ramen Noodles. I still do sometimes to be honest. But as you grow, you want to be healthier and more responsible towards your body. That's when these Nona Lim Noodle Bowls come into play. Throughout this post, I will gush about why I love these bowls and even try one on a video for you to see!

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Hey Nubians,

Why Are Sweets and Treats So Damn Enjoyable?!?!

The Winter Fancy Food Show was a few days ago in San Francisco. Unfortunately for me, I couldn't make it. I had my brother, Dean, who was on the West coast head over for some cool news and coverage. It's great to discover new foods and beverages, as well as keep up to date with the latest creations from your favorite brands. Also, it's smart to find out what many of these food brands are doing in terms of being healthier for you since you consume their products. Let us be wise foodies.

I'm a big sweets and snack person. Snacking can be dangerous so it's imperative to keep portions and ingredients in mind. I thought I'd feature some interesting Chocolates, Sweets Treats, Snacks, and Beverages below that were present at the Winter Fancy Food Show. Some of them I've tried and some I'm looking forward to sampling. My brother thought some of these were delicious and urged me to get my hands on them ASAP!

THEO CHOCOLATE

I'm familiar with Theo Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups which are quite tasty but didn't know they offered such an interesting and wide range variety of chocolate flavors. Their website mission says...

"As a company rooted in cocoa, our mission is to help create a beautiful, compassionate and enduring world by responsibly making delicious and inspiring products for everyone."

It's a lovely mission and you can learn more about what they're doing for the world HERE.

I'd be quite interested in tasting their Eggnog Chocolate because most eggnog treats I taste are overly sweet. I wonder how they balance that out. I'm usually a fan of anything with coconut in it for the most part and flavors like Bread & Chocolate and Cinamon Horchata very much arouse my palate. I'll be keeping an eye out for these unique flavors more often.

MY/MO MOCHI ICECREAM

I Love, Love, Love Mochi! My brother personally tasted these and said they were amazing! Their pastel colors make them visually attractive to me and they have a very fun website with cool promotional videos. My/Mo Mochi also has a good amount of flavors to pick from. I wouldn't mind having a Cookies & Cream myself. 110 calories per serving are not that bad if you can control yourself to not binge. They seem to be a fun brand worth checking out of you're an ice cream fan.

CHERI'S DESERT HARVEST

Sadly, I haven't tasted Cheri's Desert Harvest candy yet but I find them to be so interesting. I love that they have Cactus candy. After living in Las Vegas for almost 4 years, I developed a special love and appreciation for Cactus. I barely ever hear of people eating it. It's quite unique and I love trying new things. I think the packaging could be improved a tad bit, but that's just personal preference. The taste is what will sell it the most and I hear it taste pretty good.

VEGAN ROB'S

I believe I spoke a tiny bit about Vegan Rob's last year and their healthy, tasty puffs... now they have a Kombucha Bar! First off, I love Vegan Rob's mission and what they do so be sure to check out their website. Secondly, I have one of these bars in my bag right now and I'm waiting till my trip in a few days to eat it.

Kombucha as a drink has risen so much in popularity within the last few years so seeing it as a bar is definitely interesting. These bars were made to address gut health benefits instead of focusing on protein. The bar contains quinoa, cashews, and almonds as well as actual kombucha. The bars also have added probiotics. Check out my social media channels (@NubiasNonsense) in a few days to see what I personally think.

PAN'S MUSHROOM JERKY

This product was inspired by a family of vegetarians and a recipe that had been using for over 30 years. If you like mushrooms, this jerky is delicious! Mushrooms are a great replacement for meat and are also a great source of protein, fiber, and antioxidants. Here is some valuable information for you to know about Pan's Mushroom Jerky. It is...

- 100% meatless
- Made with shiitake mushroom stems
- Seasoned with our family’s quality spices
- No artificial ingredients or flavors
- Naturally Cholesterol free
- 0 Grams Trans Fat
- Good source of fiber

Their Zesty Thai flavor gets an A+ for me. You also feel great about what you're snacking on.

YUGUO FARMS SHIITAKE MUSHROOM CHIPS

More Mushrooms! No, I'm not turning into a vegetarian, it's just a pure coincidence. I wanted to feature these Shiitake Mushroom chips because I've had about 3 bags already and they're a healthier alternative to chips a lot of us snack on. They have a great texture... sort of like puffs. They're also available in Original, Spicy, and Wasabi. Each piece is a real whole premium shiitake mushroom. They're 100% naturally grown, non-GMO certified, and no preservatives! I recommend you try them out, especially if you're already riding the healthy snack train.

NONA LIM

I'm dying to try this Nona Lim Bone Broth soup because I think it was my brothers' favorite thing he tried at the Fancy Food Show. He tried it in a sip cup and said it was beautifully flavorful. Nona Lim was a former professional athlete and noticed which kinds of foods and ingredients were hurting her performance. She dedicated herself to whole clean food with no additives, no preservatives, low sodium, and low sugar. A lot of the spicy flavors are inspired by Nona's childhood in Singapore. The website says Nona Lim is "Dairy free, mostly gluten-free, and 100% crap-free." There you have it.

WAFFLESHOT

My initial attraction towards the Waffleshot started with the fact that I witnessed people drinking espresso out of it. I think this is a neat little product that would be great for parties and events. Who doesn't love a waffle cone? It's an edible coffee cup for goodness sake! They're fun, tasty, and set the vibe. Additionally, some are dipped in chocolate and they come in certain flavors such as Cookies & Cream and S'mores.

HONEY DROP

The first thing my brother told me about Honey Drop Lemonade is that they recently lowered their sugar so yay for improvements! They also have a great "Buy a bottle, Save a bee" program going on which you can find out more about HERE. I know a lot of brands have similar types of programs now and I think it's marvelous. Let's support food & beverage brands that make our earth a better place. Bees have been in danger for quite some years now.

I am dying to try the Lemon Drop Lavender Lemonade Flavor as well as Apple Ginger. They have a great array of flavors and sidenote, their display at the Fancy Food Show was perfection! They did a superb job.

"Our recipes are designed around pure, raw, medicinal grade honey. It’s the furthest thing in the world from those pasteurized honey bears they sell in the corner grocery—they’re cooked to prolong shelf life, but their potent anti-bacterial enzymes are destroyed, leaving them no better than sugar.

Antioxidants, enzymes, amino acids, vitamins, calcium, iron, zinc, potassium, phosphorous, magnesium, copper, chromium, manganese, and selenium are just some of honey’s beneficial ingredients. It soothes coughs, helps you sleep soundly, boosts immunity, heals wounds, aids digestion and has an alkalizing effect on the body. Studies suggest raw honey may even protect against diabetes, obesity, hypertension and colitis."

DAVID RIO TURMERIC GOLDEN LATTE

Turmeric is so good for you and has been both consumed and used as a beauty secret in India for years. David Rio displayed they're delicious Turmeric Golden Latte at the Fancy Food Show along with some cool latte art for display. Their Turmeric Golden Latte is soothing and their healthful organic blend combines turmeric with cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Turmeric is a popular spice these days known for its many anti-inflammatory benefits and strong antioxidant properties.

I believe this drink is a great pick-me-up and it's available in packets where you can just add milk and wa-la! It's done.

BASIL SEED WORKS

This drink is enjoyable and very healthy for you. Basil Seed Works say that the leaves get all the love and they're here to change that:

"BASIL SEED- The forgotten superfood, treasured for thousands of years for its powerful health-promoting properties, is a natural source of fiber, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Usually, it’s the leaves of the basil plant that get all the love, but its the seeds that contain all the concentrated nutrients needed to germinate into a full-grown plant."

Zen Basil is made with simple, real ingredients
• No more than 5 ingredients
• No added sugars
• No agave syrup
• No citric acid
• No flavors
• No gum
• Naturally vegan
• Gluten free

Support brands that go the extra mile to make sure you're consuming something that's good for you. Make sure to pick up some ZenBasil.