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As a member of the Eat The Burbs community, I know that you love food! I love food too, especially food that loves me back. Recently, I was invited to visit the test kitchens of Now Foods to learn all about their food brands. Most are familiar with the Now Foods supplements and other products, like my husband who uses their supplements exclusively. Well I’m here to tell all of you that the Food lines from Now Foods are amazing and not to be missed…they love you back, are Non-GMO, and quite a few of the products are organic.

Keep reading for your chance to win a swag bag of Now Foods products worth more than $130…

Okay, on to my visit to the Now Foods test kitchens, which are located in the suburbs of Chicago by the way. Upon arrival I was greeted by former Masterchef contestant and Head Chef, Suzy Singh and her partner, Chef of research and development, Maggie. Both ladies were very welcoming, so welcoming in fact that they had already prepared drinks for us…sans alcohol, but still good.

Chef Suzy in the Employee Organic Garden
Chef Suzy in the Employee Organic Garden

 

We were invited to learn about some of the newest products, like infused coconut oils, gluten free mixes, and natural sugar replacements. All good stuff, seriously. As you may have seen already on the Eat The Burbs Instagram, we made vegan organic quinoa sliders, they were AHMAZING!!

 

Making Quinoa sliders, they smell amazing and they haven’t hit the pan yet #nowhellosummer

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Now Foods was founded in 1968 in the Midwest and has since expanded into a global brand. It’s still a family owned and operated company, which totally speaks to my heart. Find out more about the company and the wonderful people behind it here. The goal at Now Foods is to create products and sell Food that nourishes the body and mind. The fact that they’re committed to becoming a GMO Project verified 100% GMO-Free supplement brand and currently sell all GMO-Free Foods makes me feel good about buying their products for my family.

Now Foods sent me home with a goody bag full of awesomeness, worth more than $130.

Here’s what I had in it:

o   Ellyndale Organics™ Canola Oil
o   Ellyndale Organics™ Sunflower Oil
o   Ellyndale Naturals™ Rice Brain Oil
o   Ellyndale Organics™ Vanilla Extract
o   Coconut Infusions™ – Non-Dairy Butter Flavor
o   Coconut Infusions™ – Garlic
o   NOW Real Food® Organic Black Chia Seed
o   Living Now® Tri-Color Quinoa
o   Living Now® Gluten-Free All Purpose Flour
o   Living Now® Baking & Pancake Mix
o   Living Now® Organic Chocolate Fudge Brownies
o   Living Now® Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
o   NOW Real Food® Sugarless Sugar™
o   NOW Real Food® Light Agave Nectar
o   NOW Real Tea® Women’s Righteous Raspberry
o   BetterStevia™ Lemon Twist Liquid
o   Slender Sticks™ Acai Lemonade
Since coming home with the swag bag a few weeks ago I’ve been using most of the products and there are some that I absolutely cannot live without now. The Organic butter flavored coconut oil is like the best damn thing ever, I’ve cooked with it, done some oil pulling with it, and most successfully melted some and used it as a topping for popcorn…Movie Theater BUTTER anyone? I’m always looking for ways to introduce healthier fats so this oil is my everything right now. My little one (with all of the food allergies) loves the Chocolate Chip Banana Bread and we were able to keep it eggless (using chia seeds) and the texture and taste were perfect! Checkout some of the recipes that Chef Suzy is working on, they’re posted on the Now Foods blog.
Now, #GetChuSome.
Enter our giveaway to have Now Foods ship you all of the products that they sent me home with. All you have to do to enter is, leave a blog comment telling me which products you want to try and which Now Foods products you currently use, then share this post with your friends.  Once we hear from at least 25 of you, a winner will be chosen at random and you will be shipped this delicious gift. Please provide a valid email address in order to be contacted.
 
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*The giftbag mentioned was provided to facilitate this post, there was no compensation, all opinions are my own