Showing posts with label iPhone/iPad Apps. Show all posts
Showing posts with label iPhone/iPad Apps. Show all posts

Friday, March 15, 2013

VeganDelish App Review & Contest Giveaway!

***NOTE***My Comments weren't working correctly over the weekend so I'm extending this contest thru TUESDAY NIGHT!  Please re-enter in comments!  Thanks!  Sorry for the inconvience!***

I've had my eye on this iPhone/iPad App for quite some time!  When Carrie from CarrieOnVegan.com and VeganDelish asked me if I wanted to giveaway a few of the apps on my blog - I JUMPED at the opportunity!

Most Vegetarian and Vegan Apps I have tried I end up deleting because they only offer 'so much' and become 'stale' after a while.  LOTS of the veg apps seem to be outdated and never updated!  NOT THIS APP!  This is AMAZING!  Seriously...check this out!


Here you will see a screenshot of the iPhone App which is what I have been using but because I have both an iPhone as well as an iPad and I also have the CLOUD for my devices I will probably end up installing and using them on both devices!

Carrie suggests a great starting point with her easy to read and understand "How To Use This App" section.  I thumbed thru it but I am the adventurous type so I got right to it!

Kicking things off at the Recipe Tab - it gives you a Laundry List of recipes with AWESOME Photos of each recipe and a short title.  You can easily scroll/thumb thru them and with one easy "tap" on one of your choice you are already experiencing something wonderful!

I chose the "Herbed Hemp Dressing".  When you tap on your recipe of choice you will see - such as in this screen shot - it includes a quality photo, description, you are able to add to your faves, rate it, and add ingredients to your shopping list with ease.

I added this one to my favorites!  I noticed the recipe calls for Coconut Vinegar and I recently got some and was looking for the perfect test recipes - this sounds like a "goodie".

A few quick side notes...the BACK BUTTON is easy to find and really handy!  You can SEARCH by keyword - you can also SHARE on Twitter, Facebook, Print, and Email.  This app has a lovely Kitchen Timer INCLUDED, too!

The SHOPPING LIST feature is excellent, too!  Not only can you add right in the shopping list tab - you can also add specific ingredients while looking thru recipes!  I added Cacao, Avocados, Silken Tofu - while looking at a recipe - and then went to the shopping list and it was all there and ready to go!  it even categorized it for me!  It put the Cacao Powder in Grocery, Avocado in Produce, and Silken Tofu in Refrigerated.  You can also print or email it!

When you tap on Categories - it breaks down the recipes in: Breakfast, Desserts, Gluten-Free, High Speed Blender, Juices, Kid-Friendly, Low-Sodium, Main Dishes, New Recipes, No Sugar Added, Oil-Free, Party Foods, Pressure Cooker, Quick & Easy, Raw Food, Salads and Dressings, Sauces, Sides, Slow Cooker, Smoothies, Soups & Stews!  WOW!  I couldn't ask for anything more!

Of course the FAVORITES Section is AWESOME!  You can keep those faves handy without having to scroll thru everything.  Don't get me wrong I LOVE the endless possibilities in this app and the enormous recipe collection AND selection!

Speaking of endless possibilities - that's what I LOVE MOST about this app!  It's the LARGEST - most active, continuously updated Vegan App I have ever seen and I just LOVE it and will treasure it forever!

Now...WHO WANTS TO WIN THIS App?

That's right!  Who wants to WIN this App!?  Carrie's allowing me to give away 3 of them to my readers!  All you have to do is FOLLOW MY SITE and comment on this post!  In your comments please let me know if you plan on using it on your iPad or iPhone and what you found most interesting about it!  good Luck!  I will choose 3 Winners on MONDAY! 

Rice is Nice, Naturally Sweet, and Never Any Meat!

This week was Irish Foods Week on my blog and I didn't do as many as I usually do...I have been doing about 3 dishes a week!  I do have one for you today, but I might try and do one more LATE this weekend!  I will have several posts today!  It's been a busy week and I have to do some catch-up!  First...I have a recipe or at least an idea starter for you.  I don't have a picture of it tho!  So sorry!

Many of you know I love to mess around with Rice Dishes.  And if I see a type of rice I do NOT have in my pantry I can't help but grab it!  Oddly - I'm running a little low on rices at the moment!  I will have to go find some more and SOON!

As for this Rice Dish, today, I wanted to try and incorporate some Irish Inspired Flavors with it, too!  After doing some research on "Irish Rice" I found something called Irish "Dummy" Rice...Well, I don't think that's very nice!  So, I'm going to put MY spin on it...here we go...

Irish "Nice" Rice

2 T Earth Balance
1 Small Onion
1 C Mushrooms
1 C Cooked Brown Rice
2 T Parsley

Basically I cooked the rice - by itself - and 'browned' the other ingredients in a different pan.  I combined them, added the Parsley, simmered for a while.  You could add water or veggie broth to it while simmering if you wish.You could also use your choice of oil instead of Earth Balance or another way is to add more Onion and water instead of oil - just keep an eye on it a bit closer so it doesn't stick or burn.  Most Onions will give you not only a good flavor but the natural juices to help 'cook' it.

In other news I got a few things in the mail yesterday!  I'm SO excited!  I received my VeganEssentials Order and also got a HUGE box from Wholesome Sweeteners!  I will be doing MANY reviews on these products as well as a Wholesome Sweeteners Giveaway SOON.

Speaking of Giveaways...

I will have a GIVEAWAY for the VeganDelish iPad/iPhone App VERY SOON!  If not today - tomorrow!  I will be doing a review as well as a couple of giveaways!  Courtesy of the creator who is Carrie from CarrieOnVegan.com.  LOVE this App!  LOVE IT!

AND...speaking of reviews...I have one for you right now, too!  This post I would like to chat about Raw Revolution's Golden Cashew Bar!
Product Description on their website:

Organic Cashews, Organic Dates, Organic Sunflower Seed Kernels, Organic Agave Nectar, Organic Almonds, Organic Sprouted Flax Seed. CONTAINS TREE NUTS. PEANUT-FREE
NUTRITION FACTS:Serving Size 1 bar 1.8oz (51g) Amount Per Serving: Calories 230, Calories from fat 130, Total Fat 14g (22%DV), Saturated Fat 2g (10%DV), Trans Fat 0g (0%DV), Cholesterol 0mg (0%DV), Sodium 0mg (0%DV), Total Carbohydrates 23g (8%DV), Dietary Fiber 3g (13%DV), Sugars 15g, Protein 7g, Vitamin A 2%, Vitamin C 6%, Calcium 6%, Iron 15%, DV=% Daily Value.


I think the Golden Cashew Bar from Raw Revolution is absolutely WONDERFUL!  It's sweet and nutty - thanks to the Cashews, Dates, and Almonds - and it projects that terrific flavor right upfront - as soon as you bite into it!  The Nuts and Seeds provide a nice crunch, too!  Of course the Agave and Dates contribute to the overall sweetness, as well!  I really LOVE that this is full of Protein, Calcium, Vitamins A & C, Fiber, and Iron.  It's full of GOODNESS thru and thru!  A glorious delight, indeed!

Check back for many more posts!  Today, Tomorrow, thru the weekend - I'll be around!  Comments ALWAYS welcome!