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Saturday, February 5, 2011

Capella Giveaway


Big News! I just started a Facebook page for the Diner, so join me there too. It would be a quick and easy way for you to share what you are serving at your Diner!

To kick it off right, I am having my first giveaway! When I was placing an order with Capella Flavorings, I told them about my blog, and how many times I talked about their products, I asked them for some product to share with you. Well, they sent me some. Even though I really want to keep them for myself, I am sticking to my promises. They sent me some of their water flavorings. That wild cherry is calling my name, but I will stick to the blueberry pomegranite that I ordered. It is good too, as is the orange mango. Depending on how much you use, they add just a touch of flavor to your water bottle. Unlike pre-packaged flavored waters, you get to adjust the flavor to your tastes. You can add more plus a little sweetener and you have a great drink. Once I am no longer snowed in, I will use these with my Soda Stream too. We ran out of carbonation and can't get to the store because of all this snow!

Capella offers more than water flavorings too. I love love love their flavorings for coffee and desserts. My favorites from this order are French Toast and Cinnamon Danish Swirl. These make a cup of coffee a real treat. Because I can flavor one cup at time, I can have two or three flavors from the one pot of coffee. Or everyone in the family can have a different taste.

Yogurt is another terrific use. My favorite for that is Boston Cream Pie! I make my own yogurt in big batches, then add the flavorings and sweetener to individual servings. How do these flavors sound? Pralines and Cream, Chocolate Glazed Doughnut, Graham Cracker, Banana Split, Peaches and Cream. I also think this would make a good protein shake. I miss real bananas and peaches sometimes, as they are high in carbs. Another flavor that gets a rave review is the New York Cheesecake. Super yummy in yogurt and smoothies.


This time, I took advantage of a special and got a five pack of sampler sized bottles, The bottles are small, but they last a while. The flavors I chose for this special are Cappuccino, Coconut, Chocolate Fudge Brownie, Vanilla Custard and the two I mentioned earlier--French Toast and Cinnamon Danish Swirl. Any of those would be good as yogurt or whipped cream flavoring. Six mini bottles, with your choice of a limited offering, are just $14.95.

When I am making hot drinks, I like to heat sugar free apple flavored drink mix and add the EggNog or Pumpkin Pie Spice flavor. It tastes like a mulled cider--but no carbs. Cranberry drink is delicious too, like a hot punch. Hot tea could be flavored with the fruit flavors or the mint. I even add a drop of Strawberries and Cream to my strawberry slushes.

Flavor drops could be used to flavor gelatin desserts and low carb puddings. Egg custards would be marvelous. You could even add some drops to flavor a plain flax muffin or a minute muffin. Of course, these drops are great to add variety to a standard vanilla protein shake.

These little bottles are convenient to carry along in a purse or briefcase---small enough to fit in a desk draw or glove box too.

Have I convinced you that they are good? If you would like to try one, go here. If you want to win one from me, you have several chances.

1. Leave a comment telling me what flavor sounds best to you. Be sure to leave an email where I can contact you if you are not signed in.
2. Like the 24/7 Low Carb Diner Facebook Page.
3. Order or renew the 24/7 Low Carb Diner Newsletter
4. Follow this blog, and leave a separate comment telling me you are a follower

I may just have to start asking for more free stuff. I guess it pays to ask!

40 comments:

Meg said...

I would love to try ANY flavor, but Vanilla Custard sure sounds amazing. Coconut too! Thank you for the giveaway!

Meg said...

I'm following you through Google reader!

Arthur said...

French toast sounds amazing. Would be great in yogurt for desert.

Arthur said...

Following your blog through reader.

At Last said...

chocolate fudge brownie sounds yummy to me!! I am low carbing it and subscribe to your reader on google and am "liking" you on facebok :)

NeeCee said...

You know me, I'm game to try any of them. I loved the ones I ordered last year.

I'm also following you on facebook now and stalk you in real life too! ;0)

Tammy said...

Cappacino and Vanilla custard - it's a tie as to which sounds best in my greek yogurt.

Tammy said...

I am also a follower through Google.

Marianne said...

Cinnamon Danish Swirl is making my mouth water. I follow you on Google Reader.

Ressa (ressamac on Twitter) said...

All the flavors look yummy but I have a thing for Carmel. Thank you!

Brandi {1 of 2} said...

All of those flavors sound amazing, but the cinnamon danish swirl is screaming to me right now! lol

Brandi {1 of 2} said...

I like you on Facebook.

Brandi {1 of 2} said...

I follow this blog on Blogger.

Kahri said...

I follow you on Facebook

Kahri said...

I have you in google reader.

Kahri said...

I would love to try Chocolate Fudge brownie someday...that sounds really yummy!!

BJ in So ILL said...

I'm not picky, any flavor EXCEPT coconut!

BJ in So ILL said...

I also follow with Google reader

T2Nashville said...

I like the sound of the water flavorings - blueberry pomegranite just sounds wonderful!

T2Nashville said...

I follow you through Google reader.

T2Nashville said...

I follow you on Facebook

Melissa Rio said...

I would love to try Vanilla custard. Sounds delicious!

Melissa Rio said...

I'm following you through Google reader.

Melissa Rio said...

I like you on facebook. :)

Melissa Rio said...

I renewed the 24/7 Low Carb Diner Newsletter.

Kris in Alaska said...

Hi I'm new to your blog! I googled low carb ribs and came across your blog! So glad I did! I'm checking out your recipes and tips!
I've never heard of the Capella flavorings so I'm checking them out too! I love anything vanilla, chocolate or strawberry or cherry flavored! They seem to have a lot to choose from too! Thanks again!

Kris in Alaska
funamom at yahoo dot com

Kris in Alaska said...

I'm now a follower too!

Kris in Alaska
funamom at yahoo dot com

Melissa Rio said...

Email: mmmlissa@gmail.com

C Robertson said...

Like on Facebook & following on Twitter. I've not heard about Capella Flavorings ... I'll scoot on over to their site and check 'em out. New York Cheesecake sounds really good. Or, maybe Vanilla Custard. Or, maybe Chocolate Fudge Brownie. Or, maybe ... :)

Debbie said...

Count me in for Chocolate Fudge Brownie! Thanks for the giveaway!!

Debbie said...

I think I would like the French Toast
Thanks dch1155@yahoo.com

Diann Aguilar said...

I think coconut flavor would be great!! Personally, I dislike actual coconut. The texture gags me. :o/ But I LOVE the smell & flavor of it. :oD So coconut would be awesome!!
Thank you for sharing your awesome cooking w/us all!!

Barbara said...

That Cinnamon Danish Swirl sounds DE-lish...! I'm going to have to check that out.

Barbara

Barbara said...

I'm following your blog...!

Barbara said...

Liked you on Facebook...!

TiredMama said...

Eggnog and New York cheesecake both sound delicious! Thanks for the giveaway :)

TiredMama said...

I follow you on Google Reader.

(and my email is caroline.n.tobin@gmail.com)

Molly said...

I think NY Cheesecake could be amazing in plain yogurt. Like you, I add splenda to plain Green yogurt for a snack. I'm glad I found you. I am a diabetic and new to low carb life. But I am learning. Look forward to seeing what you post!

GiGi said...

What are your favorite flavors of this stuff? I ADORE:
- Chocolate Donut
- Chocolate Mint
- Vanilla Custard
- Vanilla Ice Cream
- Irish Cream

I wish they were a little cheaper but at least they do last a long time.

Do you know what cheesecake tastes like? or strawberry?

Lisa Marshall said...

Gigi
My favorites right now are Boston cream pie,cinnamon danish and french toast. I like the cheesecake but it doesn't seem as strong. I have strawberries and cream, and it is ok, as is my chocolate flavor. I tend not to care for fake chocolate, though. If you are a big vanilla fan, I bet you would like the Boston Cream Pie.