I used my $50 for items I’ve wanted to try for a long time but haven’t wanted to break the bank for: Macadamia Nut Oil, Maca Powder, Almond Flour, Hempseed and Sauerkraut.
My order arrived promptly and came with two samples or vitamins and superfood powder. I was excited to use my items to make dishes I’d been lusting after for awhile; all week, I’ve been cooking, baking, and experimenting.
A few days ago, I used this almond flour to make Elana’s Gluten-Free Rye Bread. The bread was light, fluffy, and moist… and three days later, it still tastes just as fresh as it did when it came out of the oven! I’ve never experienced this with bread before, and I don’t know if it’s because of the almond meal (which you can’t taste at all) or the recipe. Either way, I’m excited to use this again!
NOW Organic Macadamia Nut Oil and Nutiva Organic Shelled Hempseed
I’d been curious about both of these items for a while, but the reason I finally bought them was so I could make a “real” S+M salad once I can afford the Rosemary Quackers again. The oil brought a rich nuttiness to the dressing, and the hemp seeds had great texture (firm but also slightly soft and chewy) and added another nutty layer to the salad. You can bet you’ll see both of these on LVP in the future!
When I was little, I loathed this hot-dog topper. I don’t know if it’s because seeing it near the open-air condiments grossed me out or I just didn’t like the smell, but now I’m kind of obsessed. Sauerkraut great to eat with salads or on its own as a snack.
Based on what I can tell from your comments, we’ve all been curious about just what maca is, exactly. What is it from? How is it used?
Maca root has been used in indigenous Andean societies as a source of nourishment and healing for thousands of years. This bag contains 100% pure raw maca powder that is certified organic, kosher, vegan and raw. Studies have identified four alkaloids present in maca known to nourish the endocrine system. Maca root has been used as a stress-fighting adaptogen to increase stamina, boost libido and combat fatigue. Maca is a nutrient-dense whole food packed with vitamins, plant sterols as well as many essential minerals, fatty and amino acids.
So far I’ve tried it sprinkled on toast and sweet potatoes, but it can be used in almost anything: smoothies, cereal, yogurt, baked goods… Like many superfoods, it’s quite versatile.
Want to win a $50 shopping spree to iHerb? The contest is open to US residents only. Here are three ways to enter; each gives you one entry.
1. Visit the iHerb website and let me know how you would spend your $50.
2. If you have a blog, link back to this post.
3. If you use Twitter, tweet @Lilveggiepatch is hosting an @iHerb giveaway! http://bit.ly/bvQQRi. Then leave another comment letting me know you did.
I will pick a winner on Sunday, February 28 at 6 PM. Good luck!
*Save $5 on all iHerb orders by entering code SEJ007 at checkout.
Thanks again, iHerb! I’ll definitely be shopping again soon.
Updated 3/1/2010: We have a winner!
Nicole G sad: Such an awesome giveaway.
I’d surely like to try Maca, it seems pretty intriguing. I also would love to try some of the NuStevia and NuNaturals products – I’ve seen them all over the blogosphere. And definitely a selection of the yogi teas.
Oh and maybe some kashi products. Apparently $50 would be gone in 3 minutes with me LOL
Congratulations, Nicole! Please e-mail me your address.
For those of you still interested in iHerb, enter code SEJ007 at checkout for a $5 coupon!
I would buy:
Raw cacao! cocoa nibs! xanthum and guar gums! and coconut flour!
What a great giveaway
OOOH, great giveaway!!! I’ve been dying to try Maca powder!
great giveaway! i finally got my guar/xanthan gums, sooo i’d have to use the money for maca powder first off! coconut flour, coconut oil, and chia seeds would be great too! Thanks!
I would buy Maca! And coconut oil
I’ve been wanting to try using xanthum gum and guar gum forever. From what other bloggers have done, it would make some amazing vegan smoothies and ice cream!
I tweeted it too – @AnnaLKeller
I’m so happy I got my commenting issues straightened out in time for this! I’d buy wheat bran, nutritional yeast (since I can’t find it ANYWHERE!!), maca, & mesquite. Fingers crossed!!
Tweeted!!
Linked back this morning
Oh, my goodness… I could do some SERIOUS damage on such a site.
I want to buy chocolate protein powder anyway… and I’m always a happy camper with Eden Foods and Arrowhead Mills around!!
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Man oh man, I could spend way too much money on that site!
I’d have to go with maca powder, xanthan and guar gums.
i’d buy larabars. lots of larabars!
tweeted! @carrothead
id try chia seeds!
Love this giveaway!! I love Iherb!!!!! I ordered some stuff off there a couple weeks ago and there was so much more I wanted but couldnt spend that much!! How awesome it would be to win this!!
Stuff I wanted that I didnt get was Greens Chia Seeds Plus, Navitas Naturals Twister Power blend, and coconut oil!!!!
Thanks for this giveaway!!!
I loved seeing the goodies you picked out! I would probably get maca, chia seeds, protein powder and coconut oil. Thanks for the giveaway!
oh man i’ve been dying to try maca and chia seeds!
I’d get as many HealthForce Nutritional products as monetarily possible… They are awesome!
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What a cool giveaway! I would buy chia seeds, maca powder, and almond flour so I could finally have some gluten-free bread that didn’t taste gross.
i would definitely buy chia seeds and maca! and maybe sauerkraut because i can never find it at my grocery store!
Thanks for the giveaway! I’d like to try: Jarrow Formulas Brown Rice Protein Concentrate Vanilla Flavor, Bob’s Red Mill, All Natural Egg Replacer, Bob’s Red Mill Steel Cut Oats & 10 Grain Hot Cereal & Muesli Mix, and I would also stock up on lots of beans!
I would love to finally try some maca powder, hep seeds, and guar/xanthum gums! I’ve never really been a smoothie maker, but I do love them and would like to experiment.
I tweeted and blogged about the giveaway!
Great giveaway! I’d like to try chia seeds and restock my Amazing Grass! But iHerb honestly has 10000 things I’d LOVE to try!
I would buy chia seeds and coconut oil! I also would love to try some maca powder!
dying to try maca powder and guar/xanthan gums!!!
I order from iherb quite often, because they just have the best prices on everything! I would love to stock up on some skincare (Green Tea moisturizer…amazing!), stevia, vegan vitamins, flaxseed meal…the list is endless!
Hi! You’re right- this giveaway rocks!! I would buy the following with my $50:
-Hempseeds
-Coconut Oil
-Spirulina Powder
-Almond Meal
-Maca
YUM!
This is too weird but I am going to buy Maca today! I have a post half written and maca is one of the things in it…and I would def buy that and more sun warrior, more hemp products, love the Mac Oil you choose, i get all my supplements from iherb, they are amazing!!!!!
tweeted it
(and glad to see your comment getting thru on my bloggie! yay for it working! I commented right under you on K’s good eats the other day and i was hoping it still wasnt my blog that you were having troubles with
Such an awesome giveaway.
I’d surely like to try Maca, it seems pretty intriguing. I also would love to try some of the NuStevia and NuNaturals products – I’ve seen them all over the blogosphere. And definitely a selection of the yogi teas.
Oh and maybe some kashi products. Apparently $50 would be gone in 3 minutes with me LOL
Nicole G
Wow!! What a fantastic giveaway!! I would totally get NuNaturals stevia packets, as well as chia seeds, gluten-free scone mix, and a TON of bob’s red mill products. Oh yes…
I tweeted!
I would definitely get some maca, and some chia seeds too! Pick me pick me!
Can I enter? I have a US shipping address! I would love the Fit and Fresh breakfast pack (!), Maca, Bragg’s… I could browse that site all day.
tweeted!
I’d buy Stevia (too expensive for me to have the chance to try yet!) and the raw chocolate nibs from navitas naturals!
Hi beautiful katie!
Love this giveaway because i’ve ben wanting to TRY MACA! I just can’t afford it at the moment with current situation =’(
Thanks for the wonderful posts.
btw, I never leave comments much but I absolutely adore your daily posts. I love how you listen to your body and never force yourself to workout (like some of bloggers that i’ve noticed).
I also love all the meals that you eat. They seem so yummy!
xanthum gum, hemp protein powder, and bob’s red mill creamy rice cereal!
ahhhhh…totally jealous. i think i might have to pick up that macadamia oil, some maca/mesquite/cacao nibs from navitas naturals, perhaps some chia seeds and protein (because i am too cheap to buy those!). thanks for a fab giveaway love
i would buy green powders, tea, and seaweed that i cannot find here.
emily
I’d buy xanthan/guar gums, and stock up on some more macnut oil!
Tweeeet!
http://twitter.com/discoveringraw/status/9635717587
I would definitely buy that almond meal flour as well, and maybe a few other chia products!
ooo id def buy chia stuff!
tweeted! @faithfoodfit
Just tweeted it too! @vseribo
I tweeted. @jasondemars09
Ah, seaweed heaven, and macnut oil!!!! Would be such a great way to welcome myself to my new kitchen!
Maybe I’ll do that anyway when I get things settled. 