Celebrate Italian Heritage Month with @RigoniAsiagoUSA!

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October is Italian Heritage Month!! Want to know a delicious way to celebrate even if you aren't Italian? Then check out Rigoni di Asiago! Their fruit spreads, honeys, and chocolate-hazelnut spreads are both organic and sustainably made.

Fiordifrutta fruit spreads come from organic farming. Each 8.82 ounce jar is made exclusively from over three pounds of selected organic fruit using using a patented low-temperature cooking process.

Unlike most other spreads on the market, Fiordifrutta fruit contains no added sugar. Sweetening is made instead with organic wild apple juice. This exclusive recipe preserves the nutrients of the natural fruit while significantly reducing the sugar substance content (30% or more compared to other spreads) and contains 30% fewer calories than most others.

I love the different flavors like fig and cranberry! So different and so delicious!

And they also offer Mielbio honey which is collected from selected Italian beehives. A natural food par excellence, honey requires careful processing to maintain its toning, vitalizing and soothing properties.

Defined as “raw” honey because it is cold-processed (patented by Rigoni di Asiago) it is rich in vitamins, minerals, enzymes and organic acids as well as natural antibacterial and antibiotic properties. Regular in-house inspections and independent certification authorities check the honey to guarantee the entire line from collection to the jar.

This line encompasses a full range of raw Italian honey from Wildflower to Acacia, Orange Blossom, Lime and more. I have never tried Mandarin honey before but I really like it! It is great in tea, oatmeal and on pancakes and waffles!

So celebrate Italian Heritage Month this October and enjoy delicious, unique tastes from Rigoni di Asiago!

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You can purchase Rigoni di Asiago at a local store near you or online

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Sweet Stocking Stuffers from Heavenly Organics

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Heavenly Organics is a raw, organic honey company. Founded in 2005, Heavenly Organics produces and distributes organic, non-GMO, fair trade and kosher certified Chocolate Honey Patties™, Raw Honey and Whole-Cane Sugar. Heavenly Organics Chocolate Honey Patties received the 2016 NEXTY award for Best New Sweet/Dessert. Flavors include Mint, Pomegranate, Almond, Peanut, Double Dark and Ginger. Wrapped in brightly colored packaging, these patties would be the ideal treat for any stocking.

Heavenly Organics was created as a way to help sustain the economic and cultural survival of indigenous people located in remote and conflicted areas of Northern and Central India and parts of the Himalayas. The company was built on the belief that the only way to eliminate conflict is to provide ethical job opportunities. Heavenly Organics has created worker-owned cooperatives that have been leading the authentic fair trade movement and creating big change for over ten years.

Heavenly Organics raw 100% organic honey is so divine and different from other organic raw honeys because it comes from naturally-occurring wild beehives found deep within the pristine forests of Northern and Central India and parts of the Himalayan Mountains. That means that neither the hives nor the free-range bees have ever been exposed to pesticides, pollutants, genetically modified crops or antibiotics. Their honey is chemical free!

Heavenly Organics is truly something special and is the cleanest sourced honey you can find!

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You can purchase Heavenly Organics at your local retailer.

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Head Back to School with @NatureNates Unfiltered & Raw Honey Packets!

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I can't believe how the summer is flying by! My son starts school again in a little over a month and I can't believe it!!

I am already starting to plan healthy lunches for him and one of the awesome things I have stocked up for him are the on-the-go Honey Packets from Nature Nate's!

Nature Nate’s 100% Pure, Raw & Unfiltered Honey is a superfood and natural sweetener and adds the perfect amount of sweetness to any meal, without overloading kids on refined sugars. Kids can drizzle the honey over everything from their morning toast or yogurt, to their iced tea.

Nature Nate's Honey Packets are the same delicious Raw & Unfiltered Honey but this time in convenient packets! They are perfect for everyone on the go. Great in lunch boxes, backpacks, gym bags, car consoles, desk drawers and more. Use them in your morning coffee, on a long bike ride or at a restaurant as your all-natural sweetener.

Each packet contains 10ML of Nature Nate's Honey.

Nature Nate's also offers great Honey Syrups that my family LOVES on their waffles and pancakes!

Nature Nate's® Honey Syrups are made with real fruit and honey and contain no scary additives. Try strawberry, blueberry and raspberry over pancakes, waffles, ice cream, yogurt and more. Get creative!

So why do I choose Nature Nate's over all other honey brands??? Most honey in your supermarket is pasteurized – “cooked” to over 180 degrees and filtered under high pressure - to give it a clear and golden appearance. While it may look pretty on the shelf, the extreme heat – along with the addition of diatomaceous earth then high-pressure filtering - actually destroy much of the good nutrients found naturally in honey.

Nature Nate's Honey is uniquely different!!! It is never cooked, every batch is tested and it is raw and unfiltered to allow all the nutrients to stay in! I love that!

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You can purchase all Nature Nate's honey products from the Nature Nate's website.

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Gifts for the Foodie and Entertainer

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Whether you have a person who loves to entertain at their home with or without alcohol or loves unique, natural and healthy foods and drinks, then check out these two great gift ideas below:

For the Entertainer 

Mocktails Brand

Mocktails Brand’s first line of non-alcoholic cocktails were created to provide a premium beverage on par with bar selections. 

Made with the health conscious consumer in mind, they don’t contain high fructose corn syrup or preservatives and are allergen-free, gluten-free, and BPA-free. There are also no artificial flavors or colors and they come in re-usable shaker bottles! 

The idea is simple: Delicious party drinks made easy anytime.

Add alcohol or not without sacrificing taste, style, or the experience of a having wonderful drink in your hand. Because they are ready to serve straight from our unique shaker bottle, personally customize each one by the glass.

That’s not all, Mocktails Brand is made with the health-conscious consumer in mind so you can be proud to serve them to anyone anytime!

Pair them with your favorite food and savor every sip. Upscale any occasion, no matter how big or small.

Mocktails Brand: With or without alcohol, fun for all!

Buy It:  You can purchase Mocktails at your local store or online. 

For the Foodie 

Nature Nate’s

Nature Nate’s pure, raw unfiltered honey is as nature intended. A natural sweetener, it’s treated with very low heat, keeping all important enzymes intact. It’s also unfiltered, which means it still contains pollen and retains the best flavor, aroma and nutrition naturally. 

Most honey in your supermarket is pasteurized – “cooked” to over 180 degrees and filtered under high pressure - to give it a clear and golden appearance. While it may look pretty on the shelf, the extreme heat – along with the addition of diatomaceous earth then high-pressure filtering - actually destroy much of the good nutrients found naturally in honey. Many folks also say it also takes away from honey’s characteristically rich flavor and aroma. Nature Nate's honey is uniquely different: collected from local beekeepers, then gently warmed to 125 degrees, and strained before being bottled and boxed. It's a delicious, sweetener you can feel good about.

Lastly, Nature Nate’s is made from 100% American bees, helping to eliminate pesticides, and ensuring a high-quality product. Nature Nate’s also makes a great honey syrup. 

Their honey is delicious and nutritious! Nature Nate’s 100% Pure, Raw and Unfiltered Honey is proud to ship to your doorstep. You’ll discover an uncommonly rich flavor and aroma, not to mention a host of health benefits, in all shapes and sizes.

Their Honey Syrup is also really good on pancakes, waffles and so much more!

Nature Nate's Honey Syrup is all natural, gluten free, and contains no additives such as high fructose corn syrup.

Whether you are creating a delicious marinade, dressing a salad or topping a cheesecake, Nature Nate’s Honey Syrups is the perfect complement. The possibilities are truly endless…top, drizzle, baste, infuse, glaze and enjoy.

Buy It: You can purchase Nature Nate's products from Nature Nate's online store. 

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