Best Herbs, Spices & Seasonings
Himalayan Salt is wonderful for seasoning meats, grilled vegetables, a variety of salads (such as pasta, egg or potato salads), soups & stews and is also a flavorful salt to use for baking. AVAILABLE IN 3 GRAIN SIZES: Sherpa Himalayan pink salt is available in Extra-Fine, Fine and Coarse Grains. 100% NATURAL PINK & CERTIFIED: Our Sherpa Pink Himalayan Salt is is Kosher Certified, Non-GMO, and does not contain any MSG, Soy, Gluten, Dairy, or anti-caking agents.. We import ONLY the highest quality food grade Himalayan salts and package in our U.S.A, GMP certified packaging facility that is 3rd party audited, by SCS Global.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I purchased the extra fine so I can put it in my salt shaker. One reviewer said to purchase "fine" not "extra fine" if you're going to put it in salt shaker, but I found the "fine" sometimes is too large to fit through the holes (might just be my salt shaker)."
"I was browsing the web on how to lose belly fat and I came up with this article about lime.There was a part where my eyes got stuck “Lime and Himalayan salt” . I decided to look for a Himalayan salt online and I came up with Sherpa Pink. I first add ⅛ tsp of salt , then 2 oz hot water let it dissolve then pour another 8 oz of water.Then I’ll squeeze two medium sized limes together with the skin. I purchased three more bags of this salt and share it with my sister in law and my mom."
"If you want salt that is the same grain size as regular table salt, you should order "fine", not "extra-fine"."
"It was only when I received my free sample of pink Himalayan salt from The San Francisco Salt Company that I started to do a little bit of research on the subject of Himalayan salt. I don't eat much salt as a general rule, but I do put a sprinkle on fried/poached eggs in the morning, and as soon as this sample came in I cooked up some eggs and put a touch of the Sherpa Pink salt on it. Some useful notes: - The extra-fine grain of this salt means no further grinding is necessary and you can use less per seasoning (it is finer than standard table salt). - This salt is Kosher-certified. - The 5oz pack is resealable, and will stand upright when place on a flat surface (small detail, but appreciated nonetheless). - The pink color IS natural, not artificial (when I first saw this in a store a few years ago, I wondered...). Overall, the taste is what makes this salt easily-recommended."
"pro: Love the taste. con: Its not as salty as regular table salt."
"Usually put small amount in hand but I found I use this more than ever had in past."
Milliard anhydrous citric acid is supplied in accordance with the current requirements of the Food Chemicals Codex (FCC) Easy & quick dissolving! The citric acid is a kitchen essential used in preserving, flavoring, and cleaning.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"However, if I was making bath bombs I'd want finer grain.UPDATE: The seller saw my 3 star review and reached out proactively to tell me the bag I got while not compromised in quality was a bigger grain that they usually sent and they were sending me another bag for free."
"This is the first attempt to make bath bombs, better than I expected. The die set is suitable for beginners to make bath bombs, and bellowing is the other materials I bought for your referenceBath Bomb Mold, 118PCS DIY Bath Bomb Kit Including 12 PCS 6 Set 3 SIZE Metal Bath Bomb Molds-5 Spoons-100 Shrink Wrap Bags-One Storage Bag,Bath Bomb Supplies for Crafting Your Own Fizzles."
"It was perfect for the bath bombs I made."
"Using it as a bath additive with one cup of baking soda, 10-15 drops of various scented essential oils, and 2 cups of Epsom Salts definitely enhanced my bath experience and increased the skin softening affects equally as well as the "ready made" version by Aura Cacia, and I highly recommend it for this use. Citric Acid mixed with Baking Soda produces a quick bubbling effect that lasts a few seconds. I set it aside to air dry before putting it back into a container lined with a paper towel to absorb any dampness. Highly effective and food grade quality that doubles the length of time my blueberries remain fresh now. The other one doesn't state that, and since I use this primarily to clean and preserve organic blueberries and to soak in my Epsom Salts spa treatment, this is actually an important feature. Again, not as fine grained than the first one I tried, but it makes a difference of only a few seconds to dissolve, and it is less expensive than the other brand I purchased, plus it is made from Non-GMO fruit. I rely on "verified purchase" reviewers and their opinions, and return the favor by adding my own experiences, in appreciation of those who take the time to write them."
"All you need is a wash cloth after that to remove the gummy grey buildup from the bottom of your tub, the walls etc. Use an eco friendly detergent and you won't need to fear residue on your dishes and glasses again. Citric acid is my go to for cleaning, but wear gloves and have good ventilation for the hydrogen peroxide mix i mentioned."
The high mineral content. of the Himalayan salt crystals range in color from sheer white to varying shades of pink to deep reds. We also offer numerious Himalayan salt products including our widely acclaimed Himalayan salt tequilla shot glasses, salt plates, lamps, clensing bars, bath salts and more. ORIGIN: Pink Himalayan Salt - Our Gourmet salt is pure and the finest quality Himalayan Salt available, hand-mined salt found naturally deep inside the pristine Himalayan Mountains formed in the Jurassic era.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"This salt is NOT IODIZED so if that is an important compound for you, this is not the product for you but if you want a great tasting salt and don't mind sifting through some crystal, this is great!"
"I used to use just kosher salt all the time, but this Himalayan salt is much more tasty and not so terribly salty like kosher or regular table salt. The second time around that I ordered this Spice Labs sent me a little wooden salt spoon with some paper cards advertising their other products (apparently they sell Himalayan salt shot glasses, that's pretty cool!"
"This salt has a great taste, and works well with my salt grinder – there is just something about the taste of the Himalayan pink salt that is so much better than sea salt or normal table salt."
"Tastes good in the food I put it in, also I use it for salt water baths for my dreadlocks, I chose this kind of salt because I dont want to get any crap in my hair that will stay in there, this salt dissolves in warm water really easily and after I do a salt water bath I can definitely feel the difference in my hair."
"Well I'm completely happy with the flavor of this salt I was disappointed in the coarseness."
"If you've never used this before, you will be delightfully surprised at the taste this will add to your cooking -- it's far different that regular table salt."
"At the time i ordered these inalso ordered the white sea salt but I honestly love they way this one looks sitting on my stove."
"The salt is a very pale pink and white and in a package labeled as Black Tai Salt Co. not The Spice Lab."
Best Mixed Spices & Seasonings
The citric acid is a kitchen essential used in preserving, flavoring, and cleaning.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"However, if I was making bath bombs I'd want finer grain.UPDATE: The seller saw my 3 star review and reached out proactively to tell me the bag I got while not compromised in quality was a bigger grain that they usually sent and they were sending me another bag for free."
"This is the first attempt to make bath bombs, better than I expected. The die set is suitable for beginners to make bath bombs, and bellowing is the other materials I bought for your referenceBath Bomb Mold, 118PCS DIY Bath Bomb Kit Including 12 PCS 6 Set 3 SIZE Metal Bath Bomb Molds-5 Spoons-100 Shrink Wrap Bags-One Storage Bag,Bath Bomb Supplies for Crafting Your Own Fizzles."
"All you need is a wash cloth after that to remove the gummy grey buildup from the bottom of your tub, the walls etc. Use an eco friendly detergent and you won't need to fear residue on your dishes and glasses again. Citric acid is my go to for cleaning, but wear gloves and have good ventilation for the hydrogen peroxide mix i mentioned."
"It was perfect for the bath bombs I made."
"Using it as a bath additive with one cup of baking soda, 10-15 drops of various scented essential oils, and 2 cups of Epsom Salts definitely enhanced my bath experience and increased the skin softening affects equally as well as the "ready made" version by Aura Cacia, and I highly recommend it for this use. Citric Acid mixed with Baking Soda produces a quick bubbling effect that lasts a few seconds. I set it aside to air dry before putting it back into a container lined with a paper towel to absorb any dampness. Highly effective and food grade quality that doubles the length of time my blueberries remain fresh now. The other one doesn't state that, and since I use this primarily to clean and preserve organic blueberries and to soak in my Epsom Salts spa treatment, this is actually an important feature. Again, not as fine grained than the first one I tried, but it makes a difference of only a few seconds to dissolve, and it is less expensive than the other brand I purchased, plus it is made from Non-GMO fruit. I rely on "verified purchase" reviewers and their opinions, and return the favor by adding my own experiences, in appreciation of those who take the time to write them."
"This is the first bag I purchased from Milliard."
Best Pepper & Peppercorns
Air, heat, and light are the enemies of fresh spices, so an airtight container in a cool, dark place like a cabinet is ideal. If we had to select just one spice to flavor our food, pepper, the master spice ,would be a wise choice.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Bought two, gave one to a friend as a gift (along with the Magnum 9" Pepper Mill - see my related review)."
"We ordered this pepper to go in our pepper grinder and it has a wonderful taste."
"I also saved over $7 by redeeming my points from Amazon Card so paid only paid $5.80."
"Yeah, hard to find peppercorns cheap...I don't need "rainbow pepper" in my grinders that cost more than my car...this was the best deal and I have quite a few grinders...a couple bucks more for twice as much??"
"Much larger than expected, though if I recall correctly, there were smaller sizes and I ordered the most effectively priced."
"I thought I'd try a different brand and buy this, but I wasn't very happy."
"Last time I ordered this I gave it 5 stars but this time the package is loaded with dust and pieces of sticks."
"1 star because it is pepper but it is not Tellicherry. So a Tellicherry peppercorn determined by size."
Best Salt & Salt Substitutes
Himalayan Salt is wonderful for seasoning meats, grilled vegetables, a variety of salads (such as pasta, egg or potato salads), soups & stews and is also a flavorful salt to use for baking. 100% NATURAL PINK & CERTIFIED: Our Sherpa Pink Himalayan Salt is is Kosher Certified, Non-GMO, and does not contain any MSG, Soy, Gluten, Dairy, or anti-caking agents.. We import ONLY the highest quality food grade Himalayan salts and package in our U.S.A, GMP certified packaging facility that is 3rd party audited, by SCS Global.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I purchased the extra fine so I can put it in my salt shaker. One reviewer said to purchase "fine" not "extra fine" if you're going to put it in salt shaker, but I found the "fine" sometimes is too large to fit through the holes (might just be my salt shaker)."
"I was browsing the web on how to lose belly fat and I came up with this article about lime.There was a part where my eyes got stuck “Lime and Himalayan salt” . I decided to look for a Himalayan salt online and I came up with Sherpa Pink. I first add ⅛ tsp of salt , then 2 oz hot water let it dissolve then pour another 8 oz of water.Then I’ll squeeze two medium sized limes together with the skin. I purchased three more bags of this salt and share it with my sister in law and my mom."
"If you want salt that is the same grain size as regular table salt, you should order "fine", not "extra-fine"."
"It was only when I received my free sample of pink Himalayan salt from The San Francisco Salt Company that I started to do a little bit of research on the subject of Himalayan salt. I don't eat much salt as a general rule, but I do put a sprinkle on fried/poached eggs in the morning, and as soon as this sample came in I cooked up some eggs and put a touch of the Sherpa Pink salt on it. Some useful notes: - The extra-fine grain of this salt means no further grinding is necessary and you can use less per seasoning (it is finer than standard table salt). - This salt is Kosher-certified. - The 5oz pack is resealable, and will stand upright when place on a flat surface (small detail, but appreciated nonetheless). - The pink color IS natural, not artificial (when I first saw this in a store a few years ago, I wondered...). Overall, the taste is what makes this salt easily-recommended."
"Perfect for rinsing your eye using this eye cup:The Cerami Plastic Eye Wash Cup - Made in the USA (Clear) BPA Free. If you have irritated eyes, allergies or eyes that just seem to weep all the time like mine, doing a Pink Salt rinse in the morning and before bed really helps, and doesn't sting your eyes like table salt does."
Best Single Herbs & Spices
Certfied Organic; Kosher.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"This organic ginger to me is the best quality flavor and all I will continue to order this again, well packed for delivery."
"love the fact that it is organic and the quantity is small enough to be consumed before it loses it's freshness."
"Love simply organic spices."
"I use this for my doggies homemade diet."
"Excellent and healthy spice to use in cooking or wherever you want the ginger flavor and health benefits."
"This is nice to have in our spice collection."
"fresh, what a relief from the several year old ginger in the spice rack."
"Glad to have access to this brand of organic herbs and spices on Amazon!"
Best Lab Chemicals
Size: 10 LBS. The citric acid is a kitchen essential used in preserving, flavoring, and cleaning.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I've previously bought a couple of the 5 pound bags and was kinda leery of buying this big of a bag because both my previous (smaller) bags came with cuts and spillage."
"I haven't opened the 10 lb bag of citric acid yet because the 5 lb bag I had isn't empty yet."
"I bought it as a way to clean out my dish washer and I use it for a quick rinse before washing."
"Came with a slight tear in the bag, but that's not the manufacturers fault, except they could have used slightly thicker material."
"I mainly use citric acid to clean my water well system and it works GREAT."
"Works for what I need it for, but this is the 2nd bag that has come with a slice in the bag and it's everywhere in the box, what a mess!!!"
"Great deal but product arrived busted."
"The company's product is good (I use their smaller bags), this just wasn't the best delivery/storage system."
Best Dijon Mustard
Size: One. The best seller.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"If you like mustard, then you're gonna love this mustard."
"This is hands down my favorite mustard, ever."
"I hyped it to no end to the people attending our Thanksgiving party, telling them how it would change their life and make the rethink their core essence of being."
"Worth every penny."
"Great French mustard, will purchase again."
"We've re-purchased it twice, and he loves using it as a condiment as well as mixing it into chicken salads or marinades."
Best Sauces, Gravies & Marinades
A long time ago, deep in the heart of Cajun country, Creole chefs slow cooked cayenne hot sauce made with aged pepper mash, a traditional hot sauce the world has come to call Louisiana-style. To make hot sauce in Cajun Country, we start with a slow-aged cayenne pepper mash because it's been known for centuries that's how to bring out the peak flavors of peppers. "If you're looking for the Perfect Gift for a Hot Sauce Lover, then your search is over! “Unlike other Hot Sauces which are way too hot and don't have any real flavor, our sauces are made the way Creole chefs have made Louisiana hot sauce for generations, with the best ingredients available. That’s why our Hot Sauce Gift Set is the #1 choice for Amazon buyers!”. See why Amazon customers rate our Zombie Cajun Hot Sauce Gift Set 5-Stars!”.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I consider myself somewhat a connoisseur of Louisiana-style hot sauces, not that I try a thousand different sauces a week, but in that I am very picky when it comes to my hot sauce. The original sauce is, in my humble opinion, the perfect blend of flavor and heat for general use on just about anything. The garlic sauce gives a garlic flair to the original sauce, which twists the flavor just enough to make it a good addition to salads and pretty much anything you would normally put the original on. For those who want all the flavor and extra heat, this is the perfect sauce for you."
"Bear in mind that three of the varieties (original, garlic, and Lagniappe) are fairly mild in terms of heat, but the flavor is excellent. The Garlic (Dual Protection) is just garlicky enough to add some different flavors to food without being overwhelming."
"The garlic one and the Lagniappe are now among my favorite hot sauces ever, and honestly, I do not think I will be able to eat pizza ever again without the garlic one."
"Core/base sauce: Watery/vinegary base, half as spicy as Tabasco, and half as flavorful as Tapatio."
"My husband expects this set in his Christmas stocking every year!"
"Let me tell you what, I am not a hot sauce fan but HOLY COW, this stuff is SO good!"
"Excellent customer service."
Best Beer, Cider & Spirits
The hopping is pure star glow energy, with Chinook to bitter and late and dry additions of Citra and Amarillo. Craft beer brewed in Seattle.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"By the fourth tee we started getting a little loud with our inappropriate comments towards the cart girls (who were younger than our daughters, but we had our hats backwards so anything goes). Next thing I remember, I'm laying in the back of our Chrysler Pacifica covered in vomit whilst my wife is yelling at me, and worst of all my hat was on frontwards."
"I am usually more of a fan of German and Belgian beers but this IPA is in my top 5 all-time favorites."
Best Jams, Jellies & Sweet Spreads
Wedderspoon Honey Raw Manuka Kfctr 16 . Multiple uses in kitchen, home remedies, DIY beauty, energy for work outs or drizzled on your favorite food.Instructions: No need to refrigerate once opened.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I have given this to my friends with the bacteria H. Pylori, acid reflux, and stomach discomfort. This product is so good, and the taste is so delicious, it is simply worth every single penny. This honey is only found in the top hills of New Zealand where the manuka plant grows, and the huge bees that fly up at that elevation, giving a world renown quality and flavor that is so unique, I promise you, you will not regret trying this out."
"Here are some Manuka Honey Nutrition Facts: What makes wedderspoon Manuka honey different is its amazing nutritional profile. Generally speaking, the typical raw unfiltered honey is a rich source of: (2). Amino acidsB vitamins (B6, thiamin, niacin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid), Calcium, Copper, Iron, Magnesium ,Manganese, Phosphoru, potassium, Sodium and Zinc. Yet with Manuka honey, the nutritional content is up to 4 timesthat of normal flower honeys. Unique Manuka Factor. In 1981, researchers at the New Zealand University of Waikato discovered that Manuka honey has a considerably higher level of enzymes than regular honey. UMF is not found in the nectar of all Manuka flowers and, comparatively speaking, regular Manuka only contains the hydrogen peroxide antibacterial property that is common to most types of honey. What separates UMF Manuka from other Manuka varieties is that it has both the natural hydrogen peroxide and its own natural UMF antibacterial property, which greatly enhances it effectiveness. How to Verify Genuine UMF Manuka Honey. The minimum UMF rating recognized is UMF5, however, it is not considered beneficial unless it carries a UMF 10+ level of antibacterial activity in the honey. Genuine UMF Manuka Honey will have these four things: It will have a UMF trademark clearly labeled on the front of the container.It will be from a New Zealand UMF licensed company and labelled in New Zealand.It will have the UMF company’s name and license number on the label.It will have a UMF rating number of 5-16+. The ideal UMF rating varies depending on your purpose, but laboratory studies have shown that manuka honey with a non-peroxide activity level of UMF12 to UMF15 is effective against a wide range of very resistant bacteria. Here is an explanation of what manuka honey UMF you should use: 0-4 Non-therapeutic. 4-9 Maintenance level with general honey health benefits. 10-14 Supports natural healing and bacterial balance. 15+ Superior levels of phenols that are highly therapeutic but shouldn’t exceed taking 1 tbsp at a time. Top 10 Manuka Honey Benefits. Manuka honey health benefits have been touted in the natural health world for a long time and even more in recent years because a growing body of research is starting to support thousands of years of folk medicine use. Some of the top Manuka honey uses are: 1. Burns, Wounds & Ulcers. According to a recent article in theJundishapur Journal of Natural Pharmaceutical Products, “The use of honey leads to improved wound healing in acute cases, pain relief in burn patients and decreased inflammatory response in such patients.” (6) Moreover, because of its rich anti-oxidant, anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory characteristics, Manuka honey has been shown to prevent infection in people with venous ulcers. IBS and IBD. When evaluating the effect that Manuka honey has on experimentally induced inflammatory bowel disease in rats, researchers from Chandigarh Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research discovered several astounding findings: (9). Manuka honey at different doses provided protection against TNBS-induced colonic damage.There was significant protection with Manuka honey 5 g/kg as well as with 10 g/kg body weight compared with the control.All the treated groups showedreduced colonic inflammation and all the biochemical parameters were significantly reduced compared with the control in the Manuka honey treated groups.Manuka honey at different dosesrestored lipid peroxidation as well as improved antioxidant parameters. Morphological and histological scores were significantly reduced in the low dose Manuka honey treated group.In the inflammatory model of colitis, oral administration of Manuka honey 5 g/kg and Manuka honey 10 g/kg body weight significantly reduced the colonic inflammation. Sore Throats and Immunity. In 2007, data published in the Journal of Leukocyte Biology suggested that, “A 5.8-kDa component of Manuka honey stimulates immune cells via TLR4.” (10) This is interesting because previous studies have indicated that honey stimulates cytokine production from human monocytes. The participants were given regular honey, honey with birch pollen added to it, and some used only their allergy medicines as a control group."
"LOVE Manuka honey!!"
"Works great in helping cure kids cough."
"Great product very good price I recommend."
"Very rich taste and prompt delivery."
""This is not only unethical and dishonest, it's an absolute disgrace," says Frank Buonanotte, CEO of Honeymark International which is a U.S. importer of Manuka honey. "Wedderspoon has been able to get away with this deceptive and fraudulent practice because the FDA doesn't recognize honey of any kind as being an antibacterial agent. Wedderspoon has twisted the general public's understanding of Manuka honey's antibacterial activity by misleading their customers into thinking that they were getting more than what they paid for". My Note: …on Wedderspoon, is that it is "perceived" to be the top of the line, best readily available Manuka in the USA, for those who have not researched the subject and are just grabbing something off the shelf …..just an observation and opinion."
Best Condiments & Salad Dressings
Instead, Viva Naturals contracts with local farmers, who hand pick coconuts in idyllic, fertile mountain regions in the Philippines. These succulent coconuts are then cold-pressed at low temperatures using our proprietary extraction method, preserving vitamins, minerals and MCTs. With each jar of oil, you’ll taste the rich, silky smooth texture that is derived from these “cream of the crop” coconuts. Rather than storing the coconuts in a warehouse for weeks or even months, the quick turnover crystallizes nearly all of the MCTs and antioxidants in the oil. The soil imbues our oil with compounds that support skin, hair, and immunity.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I think I received a bad batch, I have purchased this several times and the last batch had a rotten smell to it."
"Not a fan of this."
"I thought it would be like a oily cream as I saw in the pictures but I received this..I liquid.. and the box was it came all spilled as the picture."
"extremely greasy."
"So now I'm praying my skin returns to normal which was smooth, now it is bumpy 😟😟."
"While I enjoy this product I will not buy it again at Amazon."
"No, was disappointed with this."
Best Soups, Stocks & Broths
The Progresso Traditional Soups are pretty special. CLASSIC FLAVORS: Hearty chicken soup made with quality ingredients.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"When I can’t make my own soup, Progresso is my fallback and the Italian Style Wedding is one of my favorite flavors!"
"Soooo happy to be able to order it at a good price and then get it delivered so speedily.I. can no longer carry grocery items so it is a great perk to get items shipped and delivered to the house."
"I'm not saying it's great by any means but as far as canned soups go, this is my standard go to."
"80% of the time I make my own soup."
"Item is as described, fast delivery, transaction/shopping experience 5-stars*****."
"As long as I can afford them, these are always a great and delicious buy...and gluten free, too."
"I absolutely love prime pantry boxes...don't have time to shop and don't even like going out to do it anymore...have a home business that keeps me working to much...I shop for 5 to so it is a job in itself...PRIME Pantry is a more than fair price...just plan them right & it is wonderful..."
Best Olives, Pickles & Relishes
Basil & Garlic - Ingredients: Pitted Green Olives 96%, Salt, Sunflower Oil, Basil<1%, Garlic<1%, Vinegar, Acidifiers, Lactic/Citric Acid. Chili & Garlic - Ingredients: Black Ripe Olives 94%, Sunflower Oil, Salt, Harissa 4% (peppers, preserved lemon, sunflower oil, salt, cumin,coriander, garlic), Oregano 0.3%, Garlic, Acidifier: Lactic Acid. Featured Flavors: Lemon & Rosemary (Natural Green Pitted Olives), Basil & Garlic (Natural Green Pitted Olives), Chili & Oregano (Natural Green Pitted Olives), and Chili and Garlic (Ripe Black Pitted Olives).
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"My only con would be that the olives are a little more firm than a I would have liked them but lets be honest the cute packaging, fantastic flavors and to go meal deal is hard to beat!~."
"I take a couple of bags to the office and use them for mid afternoon snacks, great flavor!"
"( I am fond of the ones with chili in them) The flavorings do not t alter the wonderful olive taste; just add a subtle flavor to them."
"Easy to take along or just use at home when a bit of extra taste is desired with a salad or sandwich."
"I was a typical child didn't like olives until I went Vegan the passion for those salty an savory delicates grew strong then I was introduced to OLOVES on a fly to Saint Maarten on a Jetblue flight and my view of the world shifted I am obsesses with oloves."
"I like the convenience of having the packs at my desk at work for a quick snack, where normal olives I would have to keep in the refrigerator after I open them."
"I love olives, but the flavors didn't seem well defined and detracted from the natural olive taste."
"Despite being marketed as a good travel/snack option, these olives are (a) covered in gunk, making them a mess to eat and (b) in a two-serving bag that is not resealable."
Best Meat & Seafood
Simply insert the long temperature probe into your food / liquid and get perfectly cooked food every single time. Long & Foldable Stainless Probe. This top-of-the-line cooking gadget has a 4.8" stainless steel probe that extends to a total length of 10.3", thus keeping your hands away from the heat when cooking at the grill. Easy to Clean. The meat thermometer probe is stainless so you can clean the probe with a damp cloth after use, but DON'T submerse the cooking thermometer into the water or place it in dishwater. A must have kitchen tool for Christmas turkey, steak, cake, pie, cookie, a practical kit for Thanksgiving dinner that works great with baster and roaster. MORE ACCURATE: Habor Digital Kitchen Thermometers has Sensitive Sensor Chip and Thin Probe Tip, which control error range ±1.8℉.This is a very excellent performance!
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"This is a highly accurate and easily usable thermometer with outstanding features."
"I cooked my 22 pound turkey according to pounds per minute, and I checked the temp with this about half way through, and it registered as completely done (a little overdone actually)."
"If I weren’t using this, and went by time alone, I would have likely overlooked the chicken."
"It's a touch slow coming on so I did wait a bit to review it, but it works fine and the price was right."
"If you forget to switch it off, the battery can die quickly."
"The only reason it's not a 5 star is that it isn't as fast as I was hoping."
"This works wonderfully."
"I should have returned but waited to long after purchase to try it out and find out it uses those expensive coin batteries.It works as designed so worth it but not if the original battery burns out shortly from first useage."
Best Dried Beans, Grains & Rice
LARGER AND SOFTER GRAINS WITH NUTTIER FLAVOR - Unlike Chilean or Peruvian quinoa, our grains are harvested from the Bolivian Altiplano, where royal quinoa grows in harsh growing conditions, ideal for optimal flavor and texture. ENRICH MODERN DAY RECIPES - Our quinoa replaces rice at equal ratios and is even suitable for rice cookers!
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I used to buy quinoa from places like Trader Joe's, Publix, and more recently Costco. Now, let me say that sprouting quinoa is not only an amazing test to verify that you are getting good quality quinoa, but it's also a great way to further increase its nutritional value. To sprout grains (or legumes) you just soak them overnight in filtered water (you could use tap water but I'd really avoid it if possible), drain the water, and leave them in a bowl covered with a towel to keep out insects/dust. Within a day or two you will see some tiny little sprouts coming out and at that point the grains or legumes are ready to be cooked. Like I mentioned before, sprouting is not only good for increasing the nutritional value of what you are eating, but it's also a great test to see if you got a good quality product. If the grains, seeds or legumes are fresh and well preserved, they are supposed to be viable, and as such they will sprout if you expose them to water. So, after a couple of years of not consuming quinoa due to the poor quality of what I could find in the stores, I decided to try ordering on Amazon. When I got my first sample of Royal Quinoa from Bolivia and I liked it I thought it could be just luck, but now that I tasted a second batch of quinoa that is still "Royal Quinoa" but from a different brand, I can say that there is really something about the quinoa form Bolivia, and I believe it to be superior to the quinoa from Peru I used to buy before. Ingredients: - 1 cup white quinoa. - 2 strips of bacon. - half an onion. - extra virgin olive oil. - dry oregano. Cut up the bacon in small strips or squares. After a few minutes, the bacon will have released a good amount of fat and will have taken on a browned appearance. If you removed too much bacon fat and you see that the onion starts to stick, add a little bit of olive oil."
"I haven't had to do that with other Quinoa I've purchased before."
"I recently went on a trip to Ecuador and Peru and saw the quinoa growing there."
"This quinoa is larger in size after cooking which gives one the feeling of chewing something more solid and thus is more aatisfying in whater dish one is eating."
"This does not have the awful off-taste some quinoa products have."
"The food store quinoa products available to us are severely limited in both quality and quantity."
"Update: On the second day, I've made a dozen of "Maple Breakfast Bar" loaded with ON whey protein powder (dark rich chocolate), grounded flaxseeds, cranberries, walnuts, almonds, and pumpkin and sunflower seeds. I’ve also made two dozens of muffin style “protein-packed pizza bites” The result exceeded my expectations."
"I have gotten my family to eat this too especially I made the quinoa with stock, garlic, olive oil , spinach and caramelized onions yum."
Best Packaged Meals & Side Dishes
The taste you love, with no artificial preservatives, no artificial flavors and no artificial dyes.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"While after everything is said and done, this is still boxed macaroni and cheese."
"Who doesn't love Kraft mac and cheese?!"
"This is my favorite food in the whole world."
"As described. Not sure i would go outa my way to stress out about saving significant amounts with this item... but it was a little cheaper than Kroger plus discount price."
"The original delicious and easy thing to make for your kids."
"There was a great price on these when I purchased them, which swayed me for sure, as I usually purchase these at the supermarket."
"Sometimes I place orders on Amazon just to please my four year old son."
"It's obviously a fact that the drop below competitive prices makes it from a money saving offer, a favorable consideration, but for a large quantity purchase (in this case, only a 60 day expiration date) larger families might be able to consume a dozen packs in 2 months, but many buyers like myself, would not."
Best Dairy, Cheese & Eggs
The difference between Ghee and clarified butter lies in their flavor and shelf stability: Ghee is superior on both counts Ayurveda recognizes ghee as an essential part of a balanced diet and is considered to be the very best oil one can eat. Comprised of full spectrum short-, medium-, and long-chain fatty acids, Ghee contains Omega 3 and Omega 9 essential fatty acids along with vitamins A, D, E and K. Our Ghee is one of the highest natural sources of CLA (Conjugated Linoleic Acid) because we use only the highest quality organic butter of pastured cows. CONTAINS TRACES OF OMEGA 3, 6, 9, VITAMINS A, D, E & K. MADE WITH BUTTER FROM GRASS-FED AND PASTURED COWS.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I have cooked with both of them and although I couldn't detect much of a difference after I cooked with them, I would be able to tell the difference if I just put them on toast. I used to cook with grass fed butter until I learned that different cooking butters and oils will oxidize and create free radicals if they are heated above their allotted temperature. This makes it a much more stable fat to cook with and it can be heated to a much higher temperature than almost all other fats/oils without compromising it (485 degrees F)."
"I bought this a month ago based on an article in one of the "at the chekout stand" magazines. Women were losing an amazing amount of fat by adding 2 tablespoons of butter from grass fed cows to their morning coffee (using a blender). I expected to feel better by adding this butter, but didn't realize i would experience this wonderful side benefit as the women in the article did."
"I also can't see myself sitting her licking it off a spoon. What I lack in enthusiasm for eating it by itself, I make up for by being totally enthusiastic for cooking and baking with this. I could make a grilled cheese and just by buttering the bread with this Ghee, it's out of this world delicious. Apparently you can make it by taking a block of unsalted butter, getting it to boil at a medium heat, and running it through a cheesecloth. But judging from all the comments here, it probably wouldn't be near as good as Ancient Organics."
"After reading the same information from different nutritionists that oils like soybean oil, sunflower oil, corn oil, cottonseed oil, sunflower oil etc. Vegetable oils mess up the fatty acid composition of the body's cells, vegetable oils contribute to inflammation . It is now believed that increased inflammation contributes to serious disease, vegetable oils are loaded with trans fat. Now for stir frying I use unrefined coconut oil or virgin olive oil since these oils are healthy and only need a low heat to cook with because these 2 oils would burn at a higher temperature ."
Best Breads & Bakery
Delivered in a unique collector's tin. Ripe, red cherries from Oregon & Washington state, Pure clover honey, plump golden raisins.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Today I called my sister and they have eaten half the cake after opening the box yesterday."
"I remember this being much better."
"This is the most delicious fruit cake I have had in a long time."
"Very good tasting fruitcake and very preyy to look as too."
"Probably the best fruit cake I have ever eaten!"
"Very good, my son loved it and my granddaughter, who is 3 years old brought the brochure to him while I was talking to him and insisted that he tell me to send another."
"Husband loves fruitcake."
Best Fresh Flowers & Live Indoor Plants
Size: LOT A. Tillandsia Air Plant Assortment from Aura Creations®. What are Air plants? Improve the quality of your air with living air plants while beautifying your space at the same time. MODERN HOME DÉCOR – From terrariums to hanging mobile art, air plants can be used to create truly unique art, crafts, and gifts for all occasions.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I contacted the seller but all I got back was a blank email with an attachment on how to care for sick air plants."
"There are a wide assortment of plants provided in the 12 pcs lot A, and the large Lot B plant is just like the picture."
"I have bought all of them online, all from different sources, and bed on my experience, I will be returning to this seller for more plants! They just need a good soak for about an hour every week and some natural or artificial light. As soon as they arrived I filled a bowl with room temp water and threw them in there for about an hour."
"I have enjoyed my air plants since they arrived and look forward to placing another order."
"About 4 days later when I checked on them the brown area ere larger and when I picked them up some of the outside leaves fell off. Yesterday I put them in rain water again and shook them off and the three plants totally fell apart."
"I swear, these are the cutest things in the world and when they arrived they were very healthy."
"My plants are lovely!"
"Before the plants arrived they sent an email with an attachment describing the proper care for the plants."
Best Pasta & Noodles
Hot and spicy noodle soup with fresh vegetables and savory beef broth.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"If you add some things to this noodle it can be the perfect lunch."
"If you’re going to go the instant ramen route, this is the way to go."
"These have a bit of a cool factor because they are round and fit in thepan I use to cook them."
"I like using about half a pack of the stock mix they include with a bit of chicken broth and then it's perfect."
"Aside from the fact that I have a hard time using the words "gourmet" and "ramen" together, these are so delicious!"
"The spiciness is good and hides the taste you usually associate with instant noodle."
"Been looking for these for a long time The taste is great. I first had these when I was stationed in Korea and they were the best I had ever had."
"I didn't think it was going to be as good as I was but when I got it I made it up and then ended up eating five packages throughout the course of the day and disgusting myself with my gluttony."
Best Canned, Jarred & Packaged Foods
Small, non-glutinous seed that provides a rich source of essential Omega-3 fatty acids, protein, antioxidants and fiber.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I had heard that Chia seeds were very healthy and they contained a lot of good things. Here is the correct way: For every tbsp you scoop out you add 1/2 to 3/4 cups of water depending on how thick you like it. They will last in the fridge for 2 weeks and you can scoop out tbsps and add them to all kinds of foods to get the health benefits. Since the 2tbsp grows 12 x because it absorbs the water, it will last a lot longer and you will be getting a great deal more benefit from them. I used the chia seeds for fuel in the form of a pudding with a piece of banana and stevia. Just remember to order organic chia and stay away from anything made in China."
"This is my first dive in the world of chia seeds."
"These are the most finely ground chia seeds I have bought."
"Love this brand and is a lot cheaper than what i will find at the local market."
"Love these for extra fiber - put on smoothies and on top of cereal."
"For example, in a hungry pinch, I added a tablespoon of chia seeds to two ounces of coffee with creamer, making a thickened drink."
"Showed up in 3 batches of chia pudding I made."
"Today I used 3 tablespoons to make Chia pudding which means that I added it to coconut milk and then refrigerated it until it gelled. I called Nutiva today, and reached an American worker who just responded that I should return it to the store for a refund."
Best Food & Beverage Gifts
You may have sent a gift in the past only to find that it was of poor quality, unattractive, of stingy appearance, and worst of all, the contents were stale, and not tasty at all. - This gift is savory and fresh. The elegant yet sturdy construction of this gift including the finest nuts dressed in classy materials, makes this the ultimate gift for any occasion such as birthday, anniversary, Thank you and holiday. FESTIVELY PRESENTED AND ARTFULLY DECORATED: Our designers have chosen to encase this gift basket in a contemporary octagon shaped container featuring seven sections. Your recipients will forever be grateful and mindful of your generosity or your money back, no questions asked - Place Your Order Now!
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Wow was I blown away by this gift basket, it arrived beautifully packaged and even had a gorgeous gold bow, my boss was so effusive with praise over the freshness and quality of these nuts and could not stop thanking me, which is unusual for him.. to get a compliment from him you got to pull it with a wrench ;), he loved it so much when he gave me my holiday bonus he signed of "cant wait to get more of these nuts"."
"I bought them for the holidays but they didn't arrive in time but it wasn't the seller's or Amazon's fault... UPS misplaced my package =(."
"Delicious nuts!"
"Nice compliment to fruit and cheese."
"This was an awesome snack tray."
"Great variety of nuts all pre-packaged in a cute little tray."
"This party tray was the perfect thing to have for surprise holiday visitors it's a great arrangement of nuts."
"This is a gorgeous tray of nuts ."
Best Fresh Meal Ingredient Kits
Best Fresh Prepared Foods
Size: 4-Pack. Genuine US War Fighter Rations are the ultimate survivalist, Prepper & outdoor enthusiast Meal.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"My meal also came with wheat snack bread (tasted fine, dry but very heavy and filling, chocolate peanut spread (hazelnut spread - really good), cherry-blueberry cobbler (amazing!!!). I wish I could buy the cherry-blueberry cobbler in the store, it was that good. Had enough power left to heat the cobbler luke warm and did nothing to heat the cocoa mix which I had no problem drinking room temp."
"The first time, I only ordered one and I got chili with beans."
"I would only eat these meals in an emergency (which is exactly what they're for)."
"They are not super light weight though, so freeze dried meals would probably be lighter if you have a way to heat up water to cook them."
"I've been watching videos all over YouTube about MREs, so I figured it was about time I tried one of my own."
"The only reason why I didn't give this a five-star is because I had trouble opening the main MRE packet with my bare hands."
"Bought it for a camping trip, it was shipped well and I had no issues with it."
"The heater was missing and the packaging was different from a standard MRE."
Best Cooking & Baking Grocery Supplies
Instead, Viva Naturals contracts with local farmers, who hand pick coconuts in idyllic, fertile mountain regions in the Philippines. These succulent coconuts are then cold-pressed at low temperatures using our proprietary extraction method, preserving vitamins, minerals and MCTs. With each jar of oil, you’ll taste the rich, silky smooth texture that is derived from these “cream of the crop” coconuts. Rather than storing the coconuts in a warehouse for weeks or even months, the quick turnover crystallizes nearly all of the MCTs and antioxidants in the oil. The soil imbues our oil with compounds that support skin, hair, and immunity.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I think I received a bad batch, I have purchased this several times and the last batch had a rotten smell to it."
"Not a fan of this."
"I thought it would be like a oily cream as I saw in the pictures but I received this..I liquid.. and the box was it came all spilled as the picture."
"extremely greasy."
"So now I'm praying my skin returns to normal which was smooth, now it is bumpy 😟😟."
"While I enjoy this product I will not buy it again at Amazon."
"No, was disappointed with this."
Best Beverages
Each K-Cup pod is filled with the freshest ground coffee and brews a perfect, great tasting cup of coffee, every time. From the first sip to the last, The Original Donut Shop Coffee K-Cup pods make it easy to bring home the greatness of simple perfection. Extra bold (contains more coffee than regular K-Cup pods).
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"It's smooth and blended to just a perfect mouth watering aroma and taste."
"For some reason I can't taste difference between different coffee brands sold in kcup."
"Love these coffee cups!"
"I saw some reviewers mentioning that it seemed that the quality of the seal may not be as good as it should be, but I didn't experience anything that indicated that."
"I usually buy the Dunkin Donuts brand donut shop coffee but I decided to give this a try and I am so glad I did!"
"I purchased these thinking they would last me a few months..."
"Perfect coffee at a good price...much less than what you pay in the grocery store."
"I love the Original Donut Shop, regular coffee."
Best Deli Foods
Great tasting Hemp Hearts have a slightly nutty taste, similar to a sunflower seed or pine nut.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Great source of omega 3 and vitamin E. No after taste like fish omega 3 pills."
"And they don't make the oatmeal quite as gelatinous as the chia seeds. These are quite high in fat, with 1.5g of saturated fat. And I have gotten used to the taste and don't notice it so much any more."
"These are perfect, mostly I want to add that hemp doesn't need to be purchased organically."
"This is a product I discovered listening to Internet radio about how to naturally lower blood pressure."
"Great product!"
"I normally order the 5# tub but traveling so wanted smaller bags & these are perfect."
"These are delicious, I've used them in smoothies and egg muffins, but they would probably be great in other things too."
"Delicious nutty flavor I can't get enough of."
Best Breakfast Foods
Flavor: Dark Chocolate Nuts & Sea Salt |. Size: 12 Count. Sweet and salty blend of almonds, peanuts, and walnuts drizzled in chocolate with a touch of sea salt.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I personally use it as a meal replacement and take it along with a Natural Appetite Suppressant(extracted from a fruit). The bar is very low in sugar so its an ideal meal replacement."
"Nonetheless, this is a quality product that can satisfy a snack craving without guilt."
"These are a fantastic snack/pick me up that has the taste/flavor profile of candy bar without all the junk/guilt associated candy."
"Like my 3 year old daughter, who started eating these at the age of 2, and absolutely loves all KIND bars, but does not eat any other bars including chocolate bars or cereal bars."
"I had some extra Amazon monay and I wanted to buy some snacks off Amazon, I choose some KIND bars."
"Never had tried Kind bar before until Amazon sent me a free sample in the mail."
"These bars are good food full of healthy fats from nuts, and low in sugar."
"These bars have both crunchy and chewy elements which makes them great for "chewy bar" people and "crunchy bar" people."
Best Fresh Produce
Great tasting Hemp Hearts have a slightly nutty taste, similar to a sunflower seed or pine nut.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Great source of omega 3 and vitamin E. No after taste like fish omega 3 pills."
"And they don't make the oatmeal quite as gelatinous as the chia seeds. These are quite high in fat, with 1.5g of saturated fat. And I have gotten used to the taste and don't notice it so much any more."
"These are perfect, mostly I want to add that hemp doesn't need to be purchased organically."
"This is a product I discovered listening to Internet radio about how to naturally lower blood pressure."
"There is a hole punched at the top of the otherwise sealed bag (to hang it on a store display hook i guess?). but unfortunately that little hole is below the sealed part of the bag, thus opening it to...well...everything it comes into contact with."
"My husband loves it and it makes his salads more tasty."
"I put them on top of toasted Ezekiel bread, with almond butter/peanut butter, chia seeds, honey, and either sliced strawberries or sliced banana."
"Very nice flavor."
Best Beer
Domestic beer.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Rainier is still my favorite summer time beer, light, refreshing, and inexpensive."
"Solid beer choice for the northwest!"
"How could a Rainier beer possibly reign supreme amongst all the beers available today?"
"Thank you Rainier beer."