I’ve always liked Eden Foods’ beans. And, about a year ago, I discovered the wonderfulness that is Eden Ponzu Sauce. So when Eden asked me if I’d like to sample some of their new products, I of course jumped at the chance. Little did I know just how many products they’d send me…
Their generosity was mind-boggling; here’s what came in my package:
1. Organic Spelt Flakes
2. Organic Kamut Flakes
3. Organic Brown Rice Flakes
4. Organic Buckwheat
5. Wild Rice
6. Organic Popcorn
7. Organic Wild Berry Mix
8. Organic Trail Mix (called “All Mixed Up”)
9. Organic Tamari Almonds
As if that weren’t enough, the kind folks at Eden Foods also sent me a pen and TEN coupons so that I can stock my pantry with even more Eden-y goodness!
So far, I’ve tried the Kamut flakes, Spelt flakes, and Buckwheat. My mom’s been munchin‘ on the popcorn, and the trail mix has kept my dad busy during several business trips (instant airplane entertainment!).
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Both the Spelt and Kamut flakes can be cooked in the same manner as rolled oats. The Kamut flakes are thinner than oats, and they yield a slightly sweeter hot cereal. And the Spelt flakes possess a mildly nutty, roasted flavor. Oatmeal is still #1 in my book, but by sometimes subbing these grains for my beloved oats, I’m able to get my daily oatmeal fix and have a varied diet simultaneously.
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As for the “Mystery Grain” featured in this post? It was the Spelt Flakes. But Julz, I’ll give you credit anyway, because you tried SO hard! (And because you’re so cute!)
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Chocolate-Covered Song of the Day
Hot Hot Hot
(Arrow)
Listening to this song kept me warm while I ran in the 30-degree morning. With the brightly-shining sun and “feelin hot hot hot” screaming in my head, the cold didn’t bother me one bit 
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Chocolate-Covered Meals of the Day
Isn’t it gorgeous? Curried veggies (asparagus, carrots, green beans, bean sprouts, and cauliflower), a super-sweetie orange, kale-Romaine salad with salsa, and Kamut Pilaf
Spelt Flakes made with soymilk and cinnamon, with Creamy Cantaloupe Ice Cream tagging along for the ride. Wheeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!!!
I have a few more meals to post that incorporate these Eden grains, but unfortunately my camera needs to be charged before I can transfer the pics onto my computer. So I’ll get the other pictures up tomorrow. To be continued…
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Love the curried veggies!! Mmmmm.
I also love the massive amount of eden foods! So tasty.
interesting! I tend to find “flake” cereal too bland, but it looks versatile, too
running to “hot hot hot” in 30-degree weather is too cute.
I am so jealous! I love Eden foods! Have fun, lucky girl~!
Lucky you to get free goodies! They all sound wonderful. I just love your meals; they’re always packed with nutrients and seem very well-balanced. Yum!
How awesome you got all that free stuff!!! JEALOUS!
How wonderful! Eden makes some great quality products.
Dude, how does everybody keep getting free sample stuff?! I’m so super jealous of ya’ll. What’s a girl gotta do to get some kamut flakes (Eden foods, if you’re out there and reading this, I think ya’ll are awesome and would love to sample your products!).
Anyway, enough begging and groveling. Your food looks tasty and healthy, as always!
That is one awesome sample package! I think I saw some of those products at the store the other day actualy, and was wondering how the spelt/kamut flakes would be. Might just have to give them a try
Wow! People sending you free stuff is just about the best compliment you can get because it means that people love to visit your blog! Good work on the blogging!
Your so lucky! Free foods, free vitamixers.
I love eden foods too. I like that they don’t put a bunch of salt in there beans, and that there is kombu in them.
I want some ponzu sauce though! I bet it would be good on some okonomiyaki. mmm.
0MG you're S0 CUTE! I loooveeee <333
And you should get all the samples in the W0RLD! You D0CTA THEM SHIZZLES UP RIGHT Y0. REPPIN.
You know what I L000VE adding with curry… L0TS of cinnamon, red pepper flakes, and liquid aminos + water = TASTES EXACTLY LIKE Singapore style =] Minus all the nastiness that is fried and oiled… I just steam them all in the micro with those seasonings! YUMM-0.
[PS] I bought a box of Amaranth Flakes (HELL0 CHALLENGE F00D!) and other than being ridic nervous @ the grain, what do you recommend I do with the little babies? (Luckily they are in little pre-portioned baggies =] )
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How generous of the Eden folks to send you all those goodies! I’m anxious to try some of the flakes. I used my hand blender this morning to get my oat bran all nice and creamy -added a little Smart Balance Light as well. So good Katie!
Have a good day.
you are one creative girl!!! and lucky, too! enjoy your products! you were seduced to go into the garden of eden… aren’t you glad?!
Sounds delicious and what a goodie box!!! WOW!
I must make that chocolate thing from the last post now =)
omg, I LOVE your red dishes..
What a great score from Eden foods..
Lucky you! I’ve only tried Eden quinoa before but maybe I’ll look for kamut flakes. Have a wonderful day!
That’s a really nice sample pack – plus coupons! Your meal of the day looks wonderful.
Those spelt flakes look creamy and delicious! I could go a bowl right now… And your curried veggie dinner is so pretty!
what amazing goodies there! thats so awesome
love your blog girl!
lucky you to get to sample all of those awesome things from Eden!!
your cantalope ice cream sounds so delicious..yummmm…
YAY for all the Eden things!!!
Dooooode those look pretty good!
wow what a great role model cook you are!!! Those curry veggies look yummy and I think you inspired me to make that for my valentines day dinner with my boyfriend.
I gotta let him know that it comes from the cool blog of a vegan!!! He’s very skeptical about this whole bloggin business. Thank you for the pictures and for reviewing those Garden of Eden goodies!
I’ve never tried Eden food products but they look really good!
Awww it’s so great Eden sent you those goodies! looking forward to the continuation! =)
YUMMY looking lunch! I love how you make your meals so fancy looking.
I love eden. especially their soy/rice milk blend. deeelicious.
I’ve had those grains too, Love the Spelt and Kamut esp! Lucky you:)
Couldn’t think of a better tester, than the queen of all things grain!
ooh, what a great goodie “bag”
OMG … this is sooooo scary, I’m eating cantaloupe ‘ice cream’ RIGHT NOW and when I saw ya pic …. oh my gaaaaaaaa!!! Great minds think alike eh?!!!
Yay for Eden products! Can’t wait to hear what you think of them!
No, please do call me Kiki! Kiki is the pet name that my sister gave to me when we were kids. I let the people who are close to me call me that, and teachers and stuff call me Caroline.
I love your meals!!
Your curried veggies do look gorgeous! Just like you! Just to clarify: you look gorgeous – you do not look like curried veggies!
I’m looking forward to all your Chocolate Covered Vegantine’s Day goodies!!
Ooh! Love Eden foods–I rely on their canned beans for sustenance!
Looks like you got lots of cool goodies to try:)
Random: Have you ever seen Get Fresh with Sara Snow? It’s a great TV show all about “green” living, etc. and her family is the founder of Eden Foods. Cool, huh?
Hey, how do I get some of those free samples?
What is your secret?
Please share
Love, peace and happiness!
gotta love freebees!!!!!
ok making oatmeal in the morning now since you suggest it!!! haha i love oat meal
Oh my dog! You are the luckiest chocolate covered kiddo I know! I need me some grainy goodness, pronto!
And the cantelope ice cream? Drooollll…
Wow awesome Eden stash! I love changing it up sometimes too…I had quinoa flakes for brekkie today and loved them! Also…the curried veggies look so good–you are always so creative with your meals!
How lucky to try out all those Eden products!!
Cantaloupe ice cream sounds soooo good right now!
tehe! I just had to laugh at the idea of you actually turning them down when they asked you if you wanted some samples;) Let us know how it all tastes!!! I’ve really actually never tried anything from that brand-lame.
Look at all those goodies!
Those curried veggies look di-vine.
I have had quinoa flakes but never spelt or kamut. I definitely want to try these. I haven’t seen them at Whole Foods. I wonder where I can find them!
Oh man, look at all that loot!! I love their stuff, that is awesome!
And, I randomly came over here from Heather’s blog, because I saw your comment about how your last can of Soyatoo went moldy…mine too! And here I thought I was just saving it up….psh, if I had known, I definitely would have eaten it faster!
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