Gateau Chocolate

January 16, 2012 By Leave a Comment

cake boxGluten-Free Organic Chocolate Cake

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I have to say I haven’t tried too many gluten-free baked goods. I have tried some and haven’t been disappointed yet. I was looking for a cake to get for the bf because his birthday was coming up and I wanted to get something a little special. I found Gateau Chocolat when looking for Gluten Free Organic Cakes. I was excited because I knew he would love it if I got him a gluten-free organic dessert for his birthday. I must also add I think the website is cute. It is simple but the color combination and logo I like which is always a plus in my book when a business, especially a conscious one, has a well designed site/logo. I am put off otherwise because I feel if you can’t put an effort into your website or even logo what effort are you making for your product. Now granted there is only one item to choose in 2 different sizes I was completely fine with that.

I received the cake quickly and in a cute package (not a fan of styrofoam the cake came in and will admit I have no idea if it was made from recyclable materials or was some other kind of eco packaging, which is my fault). The bf was soo excited about the cake the packaging got forgotten about.
When we opened the cake everything was together and the packaging did help keep from any damage or shifting in transit which was good.
We cut up the cake which looked like a super rich brownie of sorts. I am not a fan of nuts so I personally wasn’t enthused about them being atop my cake. The photo shows almond slivers, the ones on my cake were more like coarsely chopped nuts that I think were almonds but I picked them off of my cake so I am not sure what they were.
I thought the cake was chocolaty and delish. The wafter-like bottom gave the cake some crunch too which was good. The bf however wasn’t really a fan. He said it was dry and didn’t really like it which 1. made me feel bad for getting him a cake he didn’t like but 2. made me ask myself if we at the same cake at all. I liked it, I didn’t think it was dry at all. I really liked it. I think it is a great gift for people who enjoy gluten-free and/or organic food.

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Earth Diva Contest #1

September 19, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Earth Divas Hemp Tote

Earth Divas Hemp Tote

Here is The Green Beagles latest contest!! You can win this loverly hemp tote bag from Earth Divas. I have written about Earth Diva products before so I decided to give you greenies a chance to see how awesome Earth Divas really are. The Earth Diva contest ends on September 25th at 11:59pm. The winner has 48 hours to contact me at accounts@thegreenbeagle.com with their name & address. Shipping costs are subject to country. All you have to do is click here to enter the contest!! Good Luck to everyone! You can click on the banner below to learn more about Earth Divas too!

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Soda Stream Fountain Jet

January 4, 2011 By Leave a Comment

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I am a huge water drinker. I don’t really drink much soda or juice and I’m not a fan of energy drinks unless it is coffee or tea. I do however love the fizziness of sodas and carbonated drinks. I have been fully addicted to seltzer for years but they come in plastic bottles that just create alot of waste. I always recycle but I really wanted a way to have my yummy bubbles and not make more garbage so over the holiday’s my wonderful father purchased a Soda StreamFountain Jet for us! I absolutely love it. The value set comes with a test packet of all of the different flavors including an energy flavor, which I am interested to try just for funzies. The Fountain Jet has already saved me multiple trips to the store which means I have used less gas, I have saved money and created less waste and I have the fizziest, yummiest water ever!

I am kind of interested in trying the many flavors Soda Stream offers in syrups but in an effort to attempt to make soda better for you Soda Streamhas sweetened some of the flavors with Splenda. While I applaud their efforts to make less crappy drinks, soda is soda anyway you look at it. The other part of their do-it-yourself drink is you add the syrup yourself. You can put a tiny amount of flavor to make a mild soda or if you are making a cocktail this could be a quick and fun alternative to purchasing mixers. Personally I prefer actual lemon or lime juice in my water. You could get any fruit you like orange, berry or grapefruit and squeeze it into your seltzer if you like!
Soda Stream also has an exchange program for their cartridges. When you have used up yours you can send them back to Soda Stream and they will send you more!
Over all this is one of the best presents I could have even gotten! I get all the seltzer I want and I am saving money and our environment. If you like soda or seltzer this is an inexpensive alternative to spending money on bottles and bottles that will most likely not be recycled.

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Gaia Yoga Mat

June 18, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Gaia Yoga Mat

Save 10% on retail orders over $50 at YOGAaccessories.com. Use Code AFFS9324 at checkout. Expires 12.31.10.

When I was younger and hear about yoga I always knew it would be my kind of workout. My mother was always interested in new age music, books and ideas. Being at peace with ones self and meditating was something she and I both tried to attain. To me that is a lot of what yoga is about. I hope one day to finally be good at it. With all my different attempts at yoga I’ve actually never had a proper mat until recently. Now that I have one I never want another. I have the Gaia Yoga Mat and I love it! Here are the product highlights:

The Gaia Yoga Mat is made from an innovative, environmentally friendly foam – both in composition and in manufacturing. Each mat is free of PVC and phthalates, and no ozone-depleting CFCs are released during the manufacturing process. This newly developed rubber is highly resistant to sweaty hands and feet, making it ideal for hot yoga. It’s also very easy to clean and won’t break down when wet. Incredibly soft and flexible, the Gaia Yoga Mat has tremendous shock absorption making it ideal for Ashtanga jump backs and jump throughs. With its extra cushion and great non-slip surface, this new eco-conscious mat is great for all types of fitness activities, particularly yoga. 72” x 24” x 1/4”


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Apple Cider Vineger

May 4, 2010 By Leave a Comment


Apple Cider Vinegar Plus™

The health benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar are said to be:
* Provides needed nutrients for optimal health
* Helps jump start your weight loss program
* Offers an energy boost
* Helps maintain proper pH balance in your body

Apple Cider Vinegar is made from crushed, fermented apples, apple cider vinegar has been used as an herbal remedy for centuries. Recently, Apple Cider Vinegar has enjoyed new found popularity for its ability to support weight loss.  Apple Cider Vinegar contains a wide array of nutrients, minerals, and amino acids to make up for any nutritional deficiencies which could cause unwanted weight gain.  For example, apples are an especially good source for potassium, often called the “mineral of youth” because it can keep your arteries flexible and resilient and your tissues healthy.  Apple Cider Vinegar also helps regulate the acid/alkaline balance in your body because of the unique composition of apple cider vinegar.

After reading all the hype about Apple Cider Vinegar I decided maybe straight shots wouldn’t be the best option.  After some research I decided vitamins maybe the better option to start off with. I found these vitamins from Botanic Choice and decided I would give them a try. I took the vitamins for about a month and I will say this although I didn’t necessarily see too much of a difference I think that my body processed things at a quicker pace. I am a moderately active person, I like to think I eat pretty well but sitting at a desk job for 10-15 hours a day your “active time” isn’t always as optimal as you would normally like. These vitamins made me feel at least like I was doing something to help with my inactive times. Even though I didn’t feel or see any big differences I think mentally I felt like I was doing more. I have since continued to take the vitamins to insure my digestion stays as fluid as it has been since I started taking them. After doing a little more research I have also read that Apple Cider Vinegar helps to block the absorption of carbs! That is another added bonus!!

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