Thursday, April 12, 2012

Artisana!!

Hey everyone! I'm not going to lie to you, yesterday was a shitty ass day. It was my long day that was made even longer because I got out late... I didn't get home until close to 10pm. It was also just a bad day and I was in a foul mood for most of it. It made me wish I would have prepared a bad day emergency kit a la Sage but alas I was unprepared.

When I got home last night my crap ass mood was turned around when I was greeted by a package. This isn't just any package, this is the Holy Grail of vegan blogger product review packages! Take a look at what was in it.


Check out this variety! Let's break it down.


Two smallish (not really all that small though ;]) jars of raw nut butters - coconut and pecan flavors. Yum!


Individual to go packets of cacao bliss (chocolate coconut butter?! YES PLEASE!!), raw walnut butter, raw coconut oil, raw cashew butter.


Raw pecan butter, raw coconut butter, raw macadamia/cashew butter, raw almond butter.

I feel so spoiled! Artisana was kind enough to send me this huge variety of products to review for them and I will happily be posting reviews as I try each product. Let's talk about why I can get behind this brand from the start. Reasons this brand rocks, in no particular order:

1. Each product boasts my new favorite three letter word: "Raw!" All of their nut butters are raw which is great for people like me trying to maintain a high raw diet.

2. 100% Organic and all natural. Again, you can't ask for more in a tasty snack!

3. Variety! Check out all of the varieties of butters that they have. I've always wanted to try cashew butter, coconut butter and walnut butter and I had no idea that the rest existed. This opens up a whole new world in snack, cooking and baking options. I'm sure they would all be welcome additions to your morning oats as well!

4. Convenient "to go" style packaging! These packets will undoubtably be a lifesaver for me when wedding season starts up again. My snacks and meals to go will be a lot higher quality and nutritious when I can just throw a packet of this 100% organic, all natural, RAW nut butter in my camera bag with fruit or celery.  Space saving and energy boosting, a perfect combination!

So naturally I can't try all of these amazing flavors at once and I want to try and save the packets for days that I'm working weddings but I wanted to try one asap so I decided to open up the Pecan Butter jar. Check out how I had my first taste!


For breakfast I enjoyed the raw pecan butter on a banana. A perfect way to taste this product I think ;) Now I'll be the first to admit that I don't eat pecans all that often and that they aren't my favorite nut out there but HOLY CRAP! This stuff is amazing!! Paired with the banana this tastes like dessert. It has a rich, pecan flavor and you would swear it is roasted but as I've stated many times it is raw! I'm a total believer in pecan butter, I'm so stoked that I have a whole jar of this stuff. It tastes really rich and decadent but it is so good for you, you'll never feel guilty eating it. 

Thank you so much Artisana for being so generous with the samples! I can't wait to try the rest of them and share my reviews with you all!

Have a great day!

16 comments:

  1. Oooh, I love pecans, but have never tried pecan butter before. Pretty much sounds like heaven! Also, that is one kick-ass package to receive, I'm super envious! :) Nothing like delicious (and free!) food to make a day better!

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    1. I'm not going to lie, I've been wanting to dive back into that pecan butter all day. It was SO GOOD! And like I said, I'm not even a huge pecan fan. I've got plans for this stuff ;) It was a great package to receive and it was perfect timing. I really needed something fun to happen!

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  2. I would be flippin' out if a huge package of freebies landed on my doorstep! I've tried their Cacao Bliss before...soooooo good! I'll have to try the pecan butter--not something I would have normally considered.

    I hope today is better for you. Yummy treats always help. :)

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    1. I was really excited when I got it and even more excited when I tried my first nut butter this morning. This stuff is SO GOOD! I can't wait to try the cacao bliss, it sounds heavenly! I normally would not have considered pecan butter but it has moved up to the top of my favorites!

      Thanks, today was better but can't wait for the weekend and some free time! I think I'm going to set up an emergency kit over the weekend :)

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  3. I am beyond jealous! I love their products! Enjoy some of that coconut butter for me :)

    Gabby @ the veggie nook

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    1. I cant wait to try more! Any suggestions for how to enjoy the coconut butter? I'm thinking in oatmeal and on a sweet potato so far. Always up for suggestions though!

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  4. I have actually received that Holy Grail of a review pack! They sent me the sample packs and a jar coconut and a jar of Cashini butter (LOVE THAT STUFF!). I made it last for soooo long, but finally used it all. :-( Sadly, the only Artisana product sold in Memphis is the coconut butter. I wish I could buy the walnut and pecan butters here.

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    1. Haha right on! I plan on making this stuff last for a while, especially because it takes a while for me to get through nut butters to begin with but this stuff is so good I hope to make it last :) That's such a bummer that you can only find the coconut! Hmm maybe I should do a giveaway with one of the harder to find ones if I can find them myself!

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  5. Wonderful end to a crappy day. Pecan butter sounds so good (I love pecans). You are going to have so much fun trying all these different varieties. I want to hear about the walnut butter, OK?

    P.S. It's now Thursday night - you're almost there!

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    1. Definitely a great end to a craptacular day. It was so amazing and I agree, it is going to be fun! I have to figure out fun ways to enjoy all of the different kinds! I plan on sharing my thoughts on all of them so I will definitely let you know when I try the walnut butter.

      I know, can't wait!

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  6. Wow, lucky you! Sounds like it came at the perfect time too. I've never tried the brand but I'm very intrigued, not least because of the cute little jars and the colorful packaging. Of course, they're probably tasty too...

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    1. Definitely came at the perfect time. I was a psycho bitch yesterday lol. I love the packaging and obviously the taste is phenomenal from what I've tried so far. I can't wait to taste the rest!

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  7. OMG! How fun!! I will definitely be paying attention to your reviews as I've made the decision to eat less peanut butter. I'm so glad that the long day is over, and we are almost to the weekend. Will you have to go in on Saturday? I'm hoping not!

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    1. I know it is so fun! Definitely made my day a bit brighter :) I like variety so I'm glad I have a whole new arsenal to choose from and pecan butter is definitely a great choice!

      Yay for us making it through our long days. No I'm going to take Saturday off because I deserve it and because it is probably best for everyone if I don't go in ha :)

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  8. What a score!! Artisana has such great stuff. I've only had a few of their products, but have been very impressed with them so far.

    The pecan butter in particular I would love. I adore pecans.

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    1. Their stuff is really great, high quality! I'm really excited to try the rest of it, especially because the pecan butter was so amazing.

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