Kathie's Kitchen Super Seedz (Somewhat Spicy) Pumpkin Seeds Review

I think I might just have discovered a new favorite snack in the form of Kathie's Kitchen Super Seedz. I saw these at Adams Fairacre Farms a few days ago, and despite the $3.99 price tag (for a 6 ounce bag), I decided to pick up this gluten free, tree nut free, peanut free, MSG free & vegan, snack.

NUTRITION FACTS
Serving Size: 1 ounce (28 grams)
Calories: 160
Total Fat: 12 grams, 18%
Saturated Fat: 2 grams, 10%
Sodium: 60 mg, 3%
Carbohydrates: 1 grams
Fiber: 1 gram, 4%
Sugars: 0 grams
Protein: 9 grams

These seeds are super-tasty and somewhat spicy as the name implies. I definitely did not eat more than 1 serving at a time, but in addition to having it by itself, I also added it to home-made trail mix for the kids - they liked the spicy kick. Another reason that I didn't have more than 1 serving is that each serving provides 12 grams of total fat, which is 18% of the daily value. Of that, 2 grams is saturated (10% of the DV). Each 28 gram serving (about 1/3rd cup) also provides 160 calories, 60 mg of sodium (3% of the DV), 1 gram of fiber, no sugars and 9 grams of protein. There is also 25% of the DV for iron.

The all natural ingredients include shelled pumpkin seeds, cayenne pepper sauce (aged cayenne red pepper, vinegar, water, salt, garlic powder), granulated garlic, granulated onion, cayenne, paprika, black pepper, oregano, basil, thyme, rosemary, marjoram, sage.

As I mentioned before, I paid $3.99 for a 6 ounce bag of Kathie's Kitchen Super Seedz (Somewhat Spicy) Pumpkin Seeds - 6 servings - which is definitely on the pricey side of things, but I would buy this again. The nutrition facts are pretty good, all natural ingredients, and I can add it to salads, trail mix, and eat it on it's own. There are quite a few other varieties that I want to try as well, like Original Curry.

{Website: Super Seedz}

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Cool New Kitchen Gadgets

Kitchen gadget expert and guru of gorgeous things, Paula Brown, stopped by to show me the latest in kitchen gadgets. I LOVE the Lilypad – you will too!

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Kitchen Workout Challenge sponsored by Egg Beaters

Oh people.

I should be embarrassed how excited I am for this week.

The fun & enjoyment I got from the *process* of creating these posts surprised even me.

I rant about how fitness (& life) should include having fun during the journey and not only on the end goal. 

These next 5 posts embody that notion for me.  

I give you an entire week of challenges brought to us by Egg Beaters 100% egg whites.

A week of videos.

Now, lest you think Ive not been paying attention, I have.  I’ve heard you.

You *think* you don’t love the vlogs & I shall spend the next five days attempting to prove you wrong.

I sing. 

I throw in free style rhymes & hip hop dance. 

I don grown-up apparel & pretend to have a real “office job.” 

I employ POP UPs ala VH1's pop up videos (remember those?) in case you need to turn the volume down & wanna absorb the info that way.

Are you ready?

Yes?

Please to join me in my kitchen for 78 seconds. 

I CHALLENGE YOU.

This post is brought to you by Egg Beaters 100% Egg Whites.  The singing, dancing & kitchen’ercizing are all my own.

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Kathie's Kitchen Super Seedz (Somewhat Spicy) Pumpkin Seeds Review

I think I might just have discovered a new favorite snack in the form of Kathie's Kitchen Super Seedz. I saw these at Adams Fairacre Farms a few days ago, and despite the $3.99 price tag (for a 6 ounce bag), I decided to pick up this gluten free, tree nut free, peanut free, MSG free & vegan, snack.

NUTRITION FACTS
Serving Size: 1 ounce (28 grams)
Calories: 160
Total Fat: 12 grams, 18%
Saturated Fat: 2 grams, 10%
Sodium: 60 mg, 3%
Carbohydrates: 1 grams
Fiber: 1 gram, 4%
Sugars: 0 grams
Protein: 9 grams

These seeds are super-tasty and somewhat spicy as the name implies. I definitely did not eat more than 1 serving at a time, but in addition to having it by itself, I also added it to home-made trail mix for the kids - they liked the spicy kick. Another reason that I didn't have more than 1 serving is that each serving provides 12 grams of total fat, which is 18% of the daily value. Of that, 2 grams is saturated (10% of the DV). Each 28 gram serving (about 1/3rd cup) also provides 160 calories, 60 mg of sodium (3% of the DV), 1 gram of fiber, no sugars and 9 grams of protein. There is also 25% of the DV for iron.

The all natural ingredients include shelled pumpkin seeds, cayenne pepper sauce (aged cayenne red pepper, vinegar, water, salt, garlic powder), granulated garlic, granulated onion, cayenne, paprika, black pepper, oregano, basil, thyme, rosemary, marjoram, sage.

As I mentioned before, I paid $3.99 for a 6 ounce bag of Kathie's Kitchen Super Seedz (Somewhat Spicy) Pumpkin Seeds - 6 servings - which is definitely on the pricey side of things, but I would buy this again. The nutrition facts are pretty good, all natural ingredients, and I can add it to salads, trail mix, and eat it on it's own. There are quite a few other varieties that I want to try as well, like Original Curry.

{Website: Super Seedz}

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Video: My Ninja Kitchen System Demonstration (+ info on Ninja holiday sale)

Hey guys. Some of you remember when I bought my Ninja Kitchen System, you asked for my opinion on it. Here’s my video demonstration of the Ninja’s cool features (you’ll even see how I whip up my daily Shakeology). Ninja is having a holiday sale right now. Earlier in the year I paid $159.95 + the cost of shipping for my Ninja, but right now it’s on sale for $103.85 with FREE shipping.

Here’s my demonstration video…

I am NOT a Ninja affiliate and I do not gain monetarily by telling you about this deal. I just envy you right now, because you have the chance to snag it for waaay cheaper than I did. This is the only link where I see the sale price. If you go straight to the main web page, you might NOT see the discounted price, so use the sale link. I don’t know how long the sale price is good for, so don’t wait if you’re thinking about getting it for yourself or as a holiday gift. Enjoy!  

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More Fun in the Kitchen: Curried Lentils & Veggies

I’ve been asked to submit a few of my own recipes for a new book being published later this year, but as many of you know, I don’t write a lot of my recipes down. I cook like my friend Rodney types: hunt-and-peck style. A little of this, a little of that, a little of “Oh that looks about right.”
Last night I was craving a lentils and curry dish I’d made months ago, but couldn’t for the life of me remember how I’d made it. I decided to recreate it the best I could, and this time, write it down. It didn’t turn out exactly the same way as last time, which turned out to be a good thing because I liked this batch better.

Curried Lentils & Veggies
Serves 4

I like to play around with different kinds of curry, adjusting the heat to the mood of the food and the palate of the consumer. I don’t like super spicy food, but I like a nice kick.

When I originally made this, I used ¾ t hot curry + ¾ t Maharajah curry. Click here to view the curries I buy at My Spice Sage.

¾ C onion, chopped
3-4 garlic cloves, minced
1 C carrots, chopped
1 C zucchini or yellow summer squash, chopped
1½ t curry
¼ t turmeric
¾ t ginger
¼ t cumin
15 oz diced tomatoes, undrained
1 C French (green) lentils
3 T + 2 C vegetable broth
1-2 C fresh spinach
Brown rice (optional)

Spray a large saucepan with non-stick cooking spray and cook onion and garlic on medium heat for one minute. Add carrot, zucchini, spices and 3 T vegetable broth. Cook on medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Add tomatoes, lentils and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 30-40 minutes until lentils are soft. Add spinach and stir until spinach has wilted. Serve alone or on top of brown rice.

And speaking of curry, I think I’ll submit this next one, too. Some of you might have seen this one in an earlier blog from last year. It was one of the first recipes I’d ever actually written down.

Sun-Dried Tomato and Curry Hummus

This is loosely based on a Weight Watchers recipe (Roasted Red Pepper Hummus). I wasn’t crazy about the original, so I “made it my own,” (somewhere, Paula Abdul is clapping for me).

1 can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), rinsed and drained (reserve the drained liquid)
4-5 sun-dried tomato halves (not the kind in oil)
3-4 (or more) garlic cloves, peeled
2 T tahini
3 T lemon juice
1/3 C Greek yogurt
¼ t pepper
¼ to ½ t salt
1 t curry powder (I use a combo of hot and mild)
½ t cumin
½ t coriander

Put all ingredients in a food processor and process for a minute. Add a little of the reserved liquid (or if you forgot to save it, like I’ve done before, use vegetable or chicken broth or water) and process for another few minutes. Check for consistency and add more liquid if you want. Process for about 3-5 minutes, or until desired consistency.

This is really good right away or after a few hours in the fridge. It’s got a nice bite, especially if you add some kick. Serve with baked pita chips (cut pita in wedges, place on a cookie sheet, spray with a little Pam, bake at 375 degrees for 7-10 minutes). This is also a great veggie dip.

Makes approximately 2 cups.

I could use a Vulcan mind meld right about now. I need to come up with three more original/greatly modified recipes in the next week and they're lodged in my head. How many times have you told yourself, "Oh, I'll remember"? Then when it comes to remembering, you can't. Oh well, I love to cook so it's not like it will be torture to spend a few hours in the kitchen. I'm just not sure which recipes to choose. Any ideas?

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On your marks. Get set. KITCHEN EXERCISE! (video)

Please to not change your clothes.

Please to not fret a big about having any at-home workout equipment.

Please to simply plop your laptop on the kitchen counter (or watch at yer desktop and remember!) & join me.

(if youre checking in through a reader there’s a video below. The video? “fine”  My tights? Rock.)

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Digital Kitchen Nutritional Scale -- Calculates The Nutritional Value of Your Food (Calories / Carbs Etc.) For a Healthy Diet

Track calories, fats, carbs, fiber and more with this easy-to-use Digital Kitchen Scale.

A scale and a calculator all in one, this essential dieting tool calculates portion weight, and displays all the information the way you're used to seeing it on food packaging labels: an at-a-glance breakdown of calories, fats, carbs, proteins, fiber, sodium, cholesterol and sugars. You can also total your daily nutritional intake, and store up to 99 of your own food entries into a database of nearly 1000 others. So the experience is always customized to you, your goals and your lifestyle. Ideal for: portion control, medical requirements, type A personalities.


* A scale and a calculator all in one - an essential tool for dieting, portion control, medical requirements or Type A personalities

* Calculates portion weight, and displays all the information the way youre used to seeing it on food packaging labels

* At-a-glance breakdown of calories, calories from fat, carbohydrates, protein, fat, saturated fat, fiber, sugars, cholesterol and sodium

* Simply enter a food code from the provided list of 999 common foods and place the food item on the scale platform and the nutritional facts for the weighed item will be displayed

* Enter and store up to 99 customizable food code entries

* Total your daily nutritional intake to help achieve health goals

* Weighs in grams and ounces

* Maximum weight: 72 oz/2 kg

* High precision: +/- .05 oz/1 g

* Automatic power off

* Requires 2 AA batteries, included

Bottom line:
Not just the weight, but the total breakdown. Calculates calories, carbs, fat and more.

Price: $59.99

Click here to buy from Amazon

Digital Kitchen Nutritional Scale -- Calculates The Nutritional Value of Your Food (Calories / Carbs Etc.) For a Healthy Diet

Track calories, fats, carbs, fiber and more with this easy-to-use Digital Kitchen Scale.

A scale and a calculator all in one, this essential dieting tool calculates portion weight, and displays all the information the way you're used to seeing it on food packaging labels: an at-a-glance breakdown of calories, fats, carbs, proteins, fiber, sodium, cholesterol and sugars. You can also total your daily nutritional intake, and store up to 99 of your own food entries into a database of nearly 1000 others. So the experience is always customized to you, your goals and your lifestyle. Ideal for: portion control, medical requirements, type A personalities.


* A scale and a calculator all in one - an essential tool for dieting, portion control, medical requirements or Type A personalities

* Calculates portion weight, and displays all the information the way youre used to seeing it on food packaging labels

* At-a-glance breakdown of calories, calories from fat, carbohydrates, protein, fat, saturated fat, fiber, sugars, cholesterol and sodium

* Simply enter a food code from the provided list of 999 common foods and place the food item on the scale platform and the nutritional facts for the weighed item will be displayed

* Enter and store up to 99 customizable food code entries

* Total your daily nutritional intake to help achieve health goals

* Weighs in grams and ounces

* Maximum weight: 72 oz/2 kg

* High precision: +/- .05 oz/1 g

* Automatic power off

* Requires 2 AA batteries, included

Bottom line:
Not just the weight, but the total breakdown. Calculates calories, carbs, fat and more.

Price: $59.99

Click here to buy from Amazon

Digital Kitchen Nutritional Scale -- Calculates The Nutritional Value of Your Food (Calories / Carbs Etc.) For a Healthy Diet

Track calories, fats, carbs, fiber and more with this easy-to-use Digital Kitchen Scale.

A scale and a calculator all in one, this essential dieting tool calculates portion weight, and displays all the information the way you're used to seeing it on food packaging labels: an at-a-glance breakdown of calories, fats, carbs, proteins, fiber, sodium, cholesterol and sugars. You can also total your daily nutritional intake, and store up to 99 of your own food entries into a database of nearly 1000 others. So the experience is always customized to you, your goals and your lifestyle. Ideal for: portion control, medical requirements, type A personalities.


* A scale and a calculator all in one - an essential tool for dieting, portion control, medical requirements or Type A personalities

* Calculates portion weight, and displays all the information the way youre used to seeing it on food packaging labels

* At-a-glance breakdown of calories, calories from fat, carbohydrates, protein, fat, saturated fat, fiber, sugars, cholesterol and sodium

* Simply enter a food code from the provided list of 999 common foods and place the food item on the scale platform and the nutritional facts for the weighed item will be displayed

* Enter and store up to 99 customizable food code entries

* Total your daily nutritional intake to help achieve health goals

* Weighs in grams and ounces

* Maximum weight: 72 oz/2 kg

* High precision: +/- .05 oz/1 g

* Automatic power off

* Requires 2 AA batteries, included

Bottom line:
Not just the weight, but the total breakdown. Calculates calories, carbs, fat and more.

Price: $59.99

Click here to buy from Amazon