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MARY’s secret ingredients spring 2016 subscription box

April 16, 2016 by Mary 5 Comments

Our MARY’s secret ingredients spring 2016 subscription box shipped early last week to amazing RAVE reviews!!! This box is so very special with fantastic products supporting terrific causes. As you know, with the box we support Feed The Children, the global organization dedicated to providing aid to children and fighting the hunger epidemic. 

And also included in this great seasonal box are two other items supporting important causes. 100 Cups A Day supports clean water solutions starting with the state of Guanajuato, Mexico and The Tea Spot donates ten percent of its sales in-kind to cancer and community wellness programs.

Here is our unboxing video!

Read about all of these products in more detail below. As always, I created some scrumptious new recipes using each one, which will be posted on this site over the next two weeksMARY's secret ingredients spring 2016 box.

 

This box is so special, as we are not only inspiring you with healthy new products to help you make awesome LOVE inspired food but you are also supporting all of these great initiatives when you buy a box.

As a special offering, we have made up more of these subscription boxes so you can still go to maryssecretingredients.com and buy a box for $34.00. That price includes shipping anywhere in the continental US. This is quite a good deal since the box is worth over $55.00!

Mother’s Day is coming – this makes a great gift!

100 Cups A Day tiny beautiful handmade cup.100 Cups A Day

100 Cups A Day is an organization dedicated to the physical and spiritual well-being of water, founded by sculptor and ceramic artist Natalie Blake. Natalie is awesome!! Each cup is hand-thrown in porcelain by Natalie and her assistant Kyle in her studio in Brattleboro, Vermont, with all proceeds going to Caminos de Agua – an organization working to innovate and implement open source solutions to sustainable, safe, clean drinking water in the state of Guanajuato, Mexico and globally.

100 Cups

For this spring box, Natalie has crafted a special edition symbolic cup. “The simplest vessel gifting the simplest need. Drink 100 cups of water and become aware of water in your life.”

Joseph Joseph

Founded in 2003 by twin brothers Anthony and Richard, Joseph Joseph specialises in creating design-led products for the
 kitchen and home with a strong emphasis on form, functionality and quality. As one of the fastest growing companies in the worldwide homewares market, the brand has earned global recognition for Joseph Joseph stainless steel gorgeous garlic rocker. its multi-award-winning designs.

Rocker 100 – Stainless Steel Garlic Crusher

By using downward pressure and a ‘rocking’ motion, this stylish, stainless steel tool crushes garlic cloves quickly and easily by forcing the pieces up through its mesh holes, leaving your hands free of garlic odour. Simply use the Rocker™ 100 to crush your garlic, then spoon or scrape it from the curved press with ease to add to your cooking. Rocker™ 100 is easy to clean under running water but is also dishwasher safe. A game-changing kitchen gadget that will revolutionise your garlic crushing!

Just Jan's Tangerine Marmalade in a jar.Just Jan’s

It was December 2011; a decades long career in the film industry was coming to an end and Jan was looking for a new endeavor. One day while delivering a batch of fig spread to a friend, Jan had a chance encounter with a food industry veteran. Word had gotten out about this film producer’s fig spread, and he wanted to know if it was as good as he had heard. Jan ran home, got what was left of the spread, and met him at a coffee shop so he could taste it. After tasting it, he said “This is better than anything on the market. Would you consider doing this for a living?” The rest is history. Today, Just Jan’s can be found in the Four Seasons San Francisco & Westlake, and at select gourmet retailers across the country.

Just Jan’s Tangerine Marmalade

Just Jan’s Tangerine Marmalade, is a unique twist on traditional Orange Marmalade. Our Tangerine Marmalade is all natural and lower in sugar, allowing the bright citrus flavor of tangerine to shine through. Brighten up your morning toast, or try it in your evening cocktail.

Savory Creations Veggie Authentic Pho.Savory Choice

Located in Northern California, Savory Choice offers a full range of premium broth concentrates. They have been making news around the country because they deliver broths that taste good enough for chefs to call their own. Their clean label products contain no MSG, or HVP, and they’re naturally gluten free with zero trans fats.

Veggie Authentic Pho:

Made with traditional flavors and aromatics, infused in a rich broth, this Pho contains no artificial flavors or coloring added and is made with natural ingredients. Add your choice of protein or veggies, cooked rice noodles and garnish with your choice of condiments to create the perfect pho dish in minutes. Each stick pouch of liquid broth concentrate is reconstituted with 2 cups (16 oz) of hot water. Savor the homemade flavor!

Sir Kensington's Dijonnaise.Sir Kensington’s

Launched by Scott Norton and Mark Ramadan in 2010, Sir Kensington’s offers award-winning lines of ketchup, mayonnaise, and mustard. I met Scott just last week – super nice guy!!

Sir Kensington’s strives to create products recognized as both healthy and uncompromisingly delicious by using only-the-best ingredients such as Certified Humane eggs and whole tomatoes.

Sir Kensington’s Dijonnaise

Sir Kensington’s Dijonnaise is the perfect blend of mayonnaise and mustard. With slightly spicy notes of their propriety mustard mix, paired with smooth and tangy Classic Mayonnaise, this is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Enjoy with your favorite sandwich, or as a crust on seared fish.

The Tea Spot

The Tea Spot Meditative Mind tea sachets package.

The Tea Spot is a leading producer of handcrafted whole leaf teas and the creator of Steepware®—innovative tools that make the premium tea experience effortless and accessible. The company was founded in 2004 by Maria Uspenski, a cancer survivor drawn to the health benefits of leaf tea during her recovery. Her message is simple and powerful: tea in its freshest form renders premium flavor, unmatched health benefits, and is eco-friendly. Through their 10% Pledge, the company donates ten percent of sales in-kind to cancer and community wellness programs

Meditative Mind Sachets

These premium sachets contain a soothing white tea blend to sharpen the mind and arouse the senses. Rosebuds are known to ease nervous tension and have a calming effect. The exotic floral scent of night–blooming jasmine is used as an anti-depressant in herbal medicine. This combination works together to enhance the light, subtle flavor of the white peony tea leaf base – creating the perfect remedy for a stressful day.

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MARY’s secret ingredients revealed!

May 5, 2014 by Mary 14 Comments

MARYs secret ingredientsEveryone should have their box of surprise secret ingredients by now. It was chock full of goodies from all over the world. So let me present it to you with music in the video below! This is our lovely Marie Anello, our project manager and soon to be famous opera singer belting it out to the tune of “I Can Cook Too” from On the Town.

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Or you can watch the video on YouTube here: http://youtu.be/bneUwn7zMWk

Here’s what Marie is pulling out of the box, in order:

Sweetwater Spice Company Brine Bath bottlesSWEETWATER SPICE COMPANY
Created in Austin TX, their brine concentrates produce the most tender and juicy meat, no matter how it’s cooked! Now this is a brine concentrate, NOT a BBQ sauce. You need to follow the directions and dilute this with water to create a quick time brine solution to marinate, tenderize and flavor your chicken, meat or seafood. Either one of the two flavors below were included in our box.

Pineapple Habanero Jerk BBQ Bath Brine:  This brine is a classic, island inspired recipe with the traditional flavors of pineapple, thyme, allspice, garlic, onion, and of course, habanero chilies. In all, there are 16 herbs and spices and each hits the tongue together with an extra kick from the habaneros. It’s great on pork, poultry, and seafood!
OR:
Tres Chilies Fajita Bath: This brine uses natural smoked salt and smoked chilies (chipotle, ancho, and cayenne) to bring the taste of the grill indoors. The medium degree of spice of this flavor is balanced with the sweet final note of the apple juice base.

 
Harmonian Greek oregano
HARMONIAN
Harmonian is a Greek brand just established in June, 2013. The company’s aim is to bring a new understanding of “healthy” and “taste conscious” food to the market.

Oregano From Wildcrafted Plants: The ultimate Mediterranean spice – with rich aroma, full flavor and antioxidant properties – is inextricably linked to red sauces, Greek cuisine, and pizza in any form. Following the tradition of Harmonian spice collection, the oregano is collected by hand from wildcrafted plants in Pindos’ cliffs, contributing a unique, strong aroma in contrast to conventionally cultivated oregano. You can smell this through the packaging – it is heavenly!

 

Flathaus Fine Foods chipotle cheddar cheese straws
FLATHAU’S FINE FOODS
Flathau’s Fine Foods was formed by a husband and wife duo back in 1995. They set out to systematically perfect gourmet snacks, one at a time, and I do believe they succeeded with these cheese straws. And the packaging is so darn cute!!

Chipotle Cheese Straws: These are all natural cheese straws made with aged sharp cheddar. Based on the owner’s great grandmother’s family recipe, this version has been released in an updated cheddar chipotle variety, using the right blend of high quality ingredients to create these perfect gourmet snacks. Bite into this traditional Southern favorite blended with a tiny kiss of chipotle that will keep your taste buds coming back for more. “I could eat a LOT of these” my husband, Steve, said.

 

NUESKE’S
Nueske's Applewood smoked sausagesNueske’s was founded in 1933 by R.C. Nueske who couldn’t find an Applewood smoking flavor as good as his family recipe anywhere. So, he decided to market his smoked bacon, sausage, turkeys and hams in rural Wisconsin.

Applewood Smoked Landjaeger Sausages: Super lean cuts of pork and beef are coarsely ground and blended with just the right amount of fresh cracked black pepper to give this slightly chewy, traditional German snack its fabulous Old World flavor. Then they let their smokehouses work their magic, bringing the essence of sweet applewood to each and every bite. A standby for generations of outdoorsmen, these sausages are the perfect tag-along for your next trek through the woods, tailgate event, or any time you crave a deliciously different kind of snack.

 

Calmer Sutra peppermyntle tea and ginger infused honeyCALMER SUTRA TEA
Calmer Sutra Tea is an Australian family-owned business specializing in crafting deliciously calming tea, herbal tisane and honey blends. They started their tea journey over 10 years ago.

Peppermyntle Tea: A calmer twist on a calming drink: Peppermint leaves with a hint of sweet lemon myrtle. This blend is fresh and minty with subtle citrus notes. It’s perfect for refreshing your body, settling an upset stomach, and helping to restore a sense of calm at the end of a long day.

Ginger Infused Honey: Smooth textured and sweet, our double blended honey dances with its freshest partner, ginger root, in this palate pleasing blend. It’s sweetness with a calmer KICK!

 

LOACKER
Loacker is an Italian company based in South Tyrol, at the base of the Alps, specifically the Dolomite Mountains, producing wafer and chocolate products. Alfons Loacker founded it in 1926 as a family company.

Loacker Quadratini wafer cookies
Quadratinis, Hazelnut or Dark Chocolate Flavors: A mouth-watering snack supply for a break
wherever you are: at home, at work, on a trip, or when exercising. Loacker applies craftsmanship to the best raw ingredients to make wafer and chocolate specialties that are appreciated for their fresh, crisp taste, their delicate creams, and their fine chocolate. A delight that never fails to please, combining a love of nature with a passion for the art of baking results in a delicious creation. And they’re not too bad in calories – only about 17 per cube!

Starting on Wednesday of this week, on every other day, I will post a recipe and/or serving suggestion using each one of these ingredients, starting with Nueske’s Applewood Smoked Sausages and Flathaus Fine Foods Chipotle Cheese Straws. You can also find our partners highlighted on the Partners page of our MARY’s secret ingredients website www.maryssecretingredients.com

A big thank you to all of you who ordered a box! Your purchase will help to eradicate childhood hunger as 10% of our annual profits will be donated to Feed The Children.

So see you on Wednesday – to put some LOVE in your cooking!

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