Mom on the Run’s Amazing Friday Giveaway
I have been very fortunate to receive many samples from some great companies since starting my blog journey. My goal is to find and educate Mom’s and my loyal healthy readers about great new products. Today I have a great product find for you!!!!
I quit drinking diet soda about a year ago because of the unhealthy ingredients that are used to create it. Recently with the warmer months I want something cold and fizzy. When I was at Whole Foods the other day a shiny blue can caught my eye in the sparkling beverage aisle.
I was in luck….it was free sample Friday and I was able to get a sample “simple” of this mysterious drink. The sample women also gave me some literature about the product and I was immediately fell in love. Why you ask….Here is the 411 on ZEVIA, America’s first all natural zero calorie soda.
What is ZEVIA? (Straight from the Source)
ZEVIA is the first all natural zero calorie soda. With only pure ingredients, ZEVIA contains none of the chemically processed artificial sugar substitutes, artificial flavors or artificial colors found in other diet sodas. ZEVIA is all-natural, has zero calories, zero net carbs, zero fat, and little or no sodium (depending on flavor).
All six delicious ZEVIA varieties – ZEVIA Natural Cola, ZEVIA Natural Orange, ZEVIA Natural Twist, ZEVIA Natural Root Beer, ZEVIA Natural Black Cherry, and ZEVIA Natural Ginger Ale – are healthier and taste better than any other diet soda. Click here for answers to Frequently Asked Questions about ZEVIA.
Learn the facts about ZEVIA’s pure, all natural ingredients including stevia, an herb native to South and Central America used for centuries to sweeten food. Stevia is hundreds of times sweeter than sugar and has no effect on blood sugar levels. Click here to learn more about the history and science of stevia.
Sign Up here for news, coupons, and other information about Zevia.
It is really nice to have an all natural no-calorie alternative for soda. About time!!! My family and I had the opportunity to sample all the flavors thanks to my Zevia friend Ian. He was generous enough to send Mom on the Run a sample pack for the whole family to try.
Although we have enjoyed all the flavors we each have our Zevia Flavor Favorites!!!
Mom on the Run- I love the Natural Cola. I love the real cola nut flavor. Not too sweet, but just sweet enough.
Dad on the Run- He loved the Root Beer. As an avid root beer float drinker, he thought this root beer did the float justice!
Daijia- She loved the Black Cherry. She will now be leaving Dr. Pepper on the shelf and switching to this great alternative.
Tajiah- A five year old foodie in the making really enjoyed the Twist. In her words, “It was limey-rific”
How do you get your hands on this unique, tasty beverage? Go here to see where you can purchase Zevia.
OR………
Win yourself a ZEVIA Mixed Case Sample Pack with a Zevia T-shirt!!!
4 other lucky winners will win a mixed 6-pack of Zevia and T-shirt!!!
What a great giveaway!! I am super excited!
How do you enter you may be asking yourself?
Here is how…….(Please make a comment for each thing you do because I am going to randomly draw from the entries I get)
1. Get one entry by going to the Zevia Website and commenting about one thing you learned about this great new product.
2. Get an extra entry by becoming a follower of Mom on the Run. If you are already a follower just comment that you are.
3. For 3 extra entries add a new Mom on the Run Blog button to your website. Button can be found on my side bar.
4. Get 2 extra entries if you link back about this contest on your own blogs.
CONTEST CLOSES ON JULY 31st, 2009 at midnight….So hurry up and enter!!!!
Not too hard right? I wish everyone the best of luck! I am off to get started on my book club book. Have a great weekend!
A Chance of Rain with a Side of Chipotle Meatloaf
It was another rainy/gloomy day in Connecticut. The weather has been really interesting this summer but we have made the best of it. Here is what I harvested from our garden today.
I was pretty psyched to start having fresh veggies to work with. I will be having fresh cucumber with my sandwich tomorrow!
With the gloomy day came my culinary inspiration for tonight’s dinner. I wanted something that I could prepare and than forget about it. I took a Mom on the Run Favorite, Stuffed Meatloaf, and made it into a spicy, smokey masterpiece. Well as much of a masterpiece meatloaf can be.
Spinach Stuffed Meatloaf
Adapted from Williams-Sonoma Essentials of Healthful Cooking
1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef or turkey
3 – 4 tbsp worchestire sauce
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
2 Egg Whites
10oz pkg spinach, well drained
1/2 cup low fat mozzarella
1 can of Chipotle Salsa
1 cup of Panko Bread Crumbs 1 tbsp of Paprika 2 tbsp of Dijon mustard
Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
Line a cookie sheet with aluminum foil leaving at least 1 inch hanging over the long side. Brush the foil with 1/2 teaspoon of olive oil. Spray 9×12 cookie sheet with .
In a bowl mix together ground meat, worcestershire, egg whites, salt, pepper, mustard, paprika, and parmesan until all has been blended.
Spread meat mixture into the prepared cookie sheet to make an even layer. Cover the plan with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 1-3 hours.
Once meat has chilled, layer defrosted spinach, ricotta, and mozzarella evenly onto the meat.
Lifting the foil along the long side facing you, roll up the meat and stuffing like a jelly roll, pushing it forward a bit at a time and lifting the foil away, until the long log has formed.
Pat the log gently to compact it. Brush it with a little bit of EVOO and center it on the pan.
Bake the meatloaf, unconvered, until meat thermometer reads 160 degrees in the center or about 1 hour. Pour Chipotle Salsa over meatloaf and let bake for a few more minutes or until the sauce cooks through.
Let stand for a few minutes. Enjoy!
Here is my dinner plate. Don’t you wish the screen was scratch and lick? Everyone in the family loved this new meatloaf creation. My husband went so far to lick the plate.
What are some of your favorite ingredients for meatloaf?
Stop by tomorrow for my Freaky Friday Giveaway! It is an opportunity to sample a great new product. I am so excited 
TGIF!
Winner Announcement and Zucchini Madness
July 22, 2009 by Sarah
Filed under Contest Winners, Recipes
I am proud to announce the winner of my first summer giveaway!!! I wish I could have picked you all put alas only one lucky reader can receive these yummy bars. I pulled the number from the random integer number generator.
Random Integer Generator
Here are your random numbers:
16-K. Rock said...
I would try the can-illa Vanilla. Yum!!
Please email me at smmuconnatgmaildotcom to redeem your prize. Congrats to the winner!!
“Fried” Zucchini and Summer Squash Crinkle Fries
Ingredients:
- 1/4 C olive oil, divided
- 2 lg egg whites (I used Egg beaters)
- 3/4 C plain trans-free panko bread crumbs (I used a Chipotle Style to add a kick)
- 3 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
- 3/4 tsp salt-free Italian herb seasoning
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 med zucchini (about 12 oz total), halved crosswise and then cut lengthwise into 1″ wedges (16 total)
- 2 med summer squash
Directions:
Mom on the Run has a very exciting giveaway opportunity for later on this week!! It will probably be my biggest one ever!!!!
Off another Swim Meet! Wish Daijia Luck!
