Coffee, Tea, Popcorn & More!
Monday August 30, 2010
So I was talking tea Friday & I know we all love our coffee or tea (along with our water!). I drink my coffee hot during cold & warm weather. For those of you in the East, winter is a coming sooner than we think too. Well, how about that travel mug you can take with you in the car, to work, at home or just to use at the coffee/tea shop so you don't have to use up another cup! Eco-friendly!
Well, the nice people at CSN stores provided me with a $60 gift certificate to use for a product or products to review for you. I was checking out some of the goodies in the le creuset line of products. I am not the best cook or baker BUT you have read about my attempts at both cooking & baking. PLUS, when my mom passed away, I got a a few of these le creuset pans & they do work well! The larger ones are a bit heavy BUT heck, use them as a workout tool!
They are not that heavy but had to get fitness in here!!!
You all have heard about my endless & LONG trips to & from UCLA Dental School for my teeth. I definitely need a good travel mug!!! PLUS, when I buy coffee at UCLA with my own mug, a get a HUGE discount!!! Well, in comes CSN & I saw this beauty above! This is what it said: Freshly brewed is best, but at 205 degrees, it's just too hot to enjoy. Until now, coffee lovers faced a compromise - either try to blow on it, add ice, wait patiently or burn your mouth. Compromise no more! The patented, thermodynamic science of Brugo gives you the power to immediately enjoy the most vibrant flavor at the perfect drinking temperature and because you only cool each sip, the remaining coffee stays hotter and more aromatic. Plus, Brugo's elegant design and sleek chrome accents will emphasize your sophisticated taste. And 3-Position drink mode selector (Lock, sip, tip n cool).
I even checked for reviews online & it got some great reviews! Lots of cool colors too. I had trouble choosing a color. Which color do you like??? I will be reviewing this in the future once I get it & test it out to see if all the above is true along with the online reviews I read about it.
Also, I know you guys out there like healthy popcorn so I am also going to review a Nordicware microwave popcorn popper. I had just seen this on The Today Show not too long ago & thought I would check it out for you guys & tell you the low down. The guy reviewing it said it was good. I was thinking of buying it when I saw it on that show. My hubby loves popcorn too so a win-win for all! I saw mixed reviews online but most said good for the money.
ALSO, I do need a couple kitchen gadgets so I will be reviewing the le creuset whisk cause I needed a new one & I loved the fun colors of it (they have plain colors too!) AND and the le creuset 8" cool tool cause it has many uses like: "Perfect for a potholder, anti-skid mat, jar gripper, surface protector for hot cookware and items that can scratch delicate surfaces. Easy to clean and dishwasher safe. Le Creuset Silicone utensils are heat resistant to 800 degrees F, will not scratch or damage cookware and cleanly scrape both flat and curved surfaces."
I am so excited to try all of these!!!
Heck, are you having trouble figuring out what to do to stop you from snacking. I have a suggestion: Go to the CSNStores website to check out their over 200+ categories of items to shop for & look at! I promise you that once you start clicking, before you know it, 2+ hours are gone & you forgot all about that snack, cookie, brownie or whatever else was calling you from the kitchen!!! See, I have given you a way to get away from the kitchen!
Anything you see that interests you? I will review the above items in a few weeks! Super excited about that travel mug!
So I was talking tea Friday & I know we all love our coffee or tea (along with our water!). I drink my coffee hot during cold & warm weather. For those of you in the East, winter is a coming sooner than we think too. Well, how about that travel mug you can take with you in the car, to work, at home or just to use at the coffee/tea shop so you don't have to use up another cup! Eco-friendly!
Well, the nice people at CSN stores provided me with a $60 gift certificate to use for a product or products to review for you. I was checking out some of the goodies in the le creuset line of products. I am not the best cook or baker BUT you have read about my attempts at both cooking & baking. PLUS, when my mom passed away, I got a a few of these le creuset pans & they do work well! The larger ones are a bit heavy BUT heck, use them as a workout tool!
They are not that heavy but had to get fitness in here!!!You all have heard about my endless & LONG trips to & from UCLA Dental School for my teeth. I definitely need a good travel mug!!! PLUS, when I buy coffee at UCLA with my own mug, a get a HUGE discount!!! Well, in comes CSN & I saw this beauty above! This is what it said: Freshly brewed is best, but at 205 degrees, it's just too hot to enjoy. Until now, coffee lovers faced a compromise - either try to blow on it, add ice, wait patiently or burn your mouth. Compromise no more! The patented, thermodynamic science of Brugo gives you the power to immediately enjoy the most vibrant flavor at the perfect drinking temperature and because you only cool each sip, the remaining coffee stays hotter and more aromatic. Plus, Brugo's elegant design and sleek chrome accents will emphasize your sophisticated taste. And 3-Position drink mode selector (Lock, sip, tip n cool).
I even checked for reviews online & it got some great reviews! Lots of cool colors too. I had trouble choosing a color. Which color do you like??? I will be reviewing this in the future once I get it & test it out to see if all the above is true along with the online reviews I read about it.
Also, I know you guys out there like healthy popcorn so I am also going to review a Nordicware microwave popcorn popper. I had just seen this on The Today Show not too long ago & thought I would check it out for you guys & tell you the low down. The guy reviewing it said it was good. I was thinking of buying it when I saw it on that show. My hubby loves popcorn too so a win-win for all! I saw mixed reviews online but most said good for the money.
ALSO, I do need a couple kitchen gadgets so I will be reviewing the le creuset whisk cause I needed a new one & I loved the fun colors of it (they have plain colors too!) AND and the le creuset 8" cool tool cause it has many uses like: "Perfect for a potholder, anti-skid mat, jar gripper, surface protector for hot cookware and items that can scratch delicate surfaces. Easy to clean and dishwasher safe. Le Creuset Silicone utensils are heat resistant to 800 degrees F, will not scratch or damage cookware and cleanly scrape both flat and curved surfaces."
I am so excited to try all of these!!!
Heck, are you having trouble figuring out what to do to stop you from snacking. I have a suggestion: Go to the CSNStores website to check out their over 200+ categories of items to shop for & look at! I promise you that once you start clicking, before you know it, 2+ hours are gone & you forgot all about that snack, cookie, brownie or whatever else was calling you from the kitchen!!! See, I have given you a way to get away from the kitchen!
Anything you see that interests you? I will review the above items in a few weeks! Super excited about that travel mug!
Posted by truth2beingfit at 8/29/2010 9:00 PM 
Categories: Tips, Reviews
Tags: CSN Stores coffee cooking utensils kitchen gadgets travel mug popcorn popper Reviews Tea
Categories: Tips, Reviews
Tags: CSN Stores coffee cooking utensils kitchen gadgets travel mug popcorn popper Reviews Tea
A girl can never have too many kitchen accessories...am I right, or am I right?!
It looks like you've made some great choices. I can't wait to learn more about them!
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Joanna, I don't have too many cause I have never been the best cook/baker BUT I am trying more stuff now & need a few things & liked the look of these. I am scared I might get hooked!!!
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Didn't get back here yesterday, but wanted to say how great you and Reid looked in the pics! Background was beautiful, too. Hopefully, we're coming out this year!
I'm going with the orange one: http://www.csnstores.com/Brugo-10005-BRU1004.html
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Thx Bethe! Reid looks awesome as always!!! That was Fashion Island. The orange is nice too!
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Orange, I'll take an orange Brugo please.
I think you should write a review on this...
http://www.everyhammock.com/Red-Star-Traders-OP-WH01BR-RST1023.html
Enjoy!
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Patrick, I would like to be in that hammock under a palm tree in Hawaii!!!!
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It's always fun getting new gadgets for the kitchen. It makes me feel all Martha Stewart-esque. It's especially fun when it's not on your dime!
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You are so right Karen.. I very excited to try them!
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always love to hear some honest opinion on gadgets! looking fwd to the review...
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I will be HONEST!
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I spent almost an hour browsing their site the other day! Lots of nifty stuff!
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This is a great idea, Jody! Not using plastic bottled water bottles is important to help our environment!
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Thx Dr. J.. every little bit helps!
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where can I get one of those 8" cool tools?
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That is a Le Creuset item so just Google their site & find out where they sell them or they are for sale on the regular ole iternet sites like CSN mentioned in the post, Amazon & others. There are different sizes & shapes.
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I love a good travel mug for hot tea or coffee. I can't wait to hear all of your reviews!
I love kitchen gadgets, they are a weakness of mine!
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You are like many other readers & I am afraid I might start to get hooked!!!
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I have had my eye on that mug - it looks so cool!
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