Southern California is about to get sweeter! Humphry Slocombe,the rebellious ice cream brand synonymous with unique, ultra-premium flavors is now available at all Whole Foods Markets in Southern California.

Whole Foods Market will sell four of Humphry Slocombe’s most popular flavors. Whole Foods exclusive Hong Kong Milk Tea, Blue Bottle Vietnamese Coffee, Honey Graham, and Peanut Butter Fudge Ripple. Hong Kong Milk Tea is the brainchild of Humphry Slocombe’s chef Jake Godby and Top Chef alum and Whole Foods Chef Ambassador Melissa King.

I had the opportunity to try out a flavor and I love the Honey Graham flavor! It is simply delicious!

Website www.humphryslocombe.com

Find Humphry Slocombe near you: http://www.humphryslocombe.com/find-us/

Self Disclosure: I received a free sample to facilitate this post. Photos: SoCal City Kids. 

Have you heard of the YES Bar? They are quite tasty!

• Macadamia Chocolate
• Black Sesame Sea Salt
• Mocha Cayenne
• Strawberry Coconut

The YES Bar is committed to a completely anti-inflammatory profile of nuts, seeds, and clean carbohydrates. There are no grains, fillers, preservatives, soy or refined sweeteners like agave or brown rice syrup. The YES Bar uses just the highest quality ingredients that anyone can say YES to! The bars are individually wrapped making them easy to store in a purse, backpack, lunch box or even a carry-on, and the round shape gives you a cookie feel without any guilt.

The YES Bar was created by Abigail Wald after giving birth to her son who had so many food sensitivities. She was tired of always having to say “no” to the foods he wanted to try and in frustration and out of love, created a bar she could say YES to.

I had the opportunity to receive a few samples and I love the taste and love that they are a great snack to take on the go. I also feel that it is a healthier option than many other snacks out there! 

The YES Bar has an 8-month shelf life and is made of high protein nuts, seeds, dried fruit and spices bound together with maple syrup, honey and tahini. The composition of the bar is distinctive. The bars are hand crafted in small batches and pressed into circles. Each bite in The Yes Bar is a little bit different and complex versus the same taste you might get with every other bar.

In addition to a commitment to a healthy body, The YES Bar is committed to the earth, the packaging is made from craft paper and the 6-pack display boxes are 100% compostable and recyclable and come from responsibly managed forests.

Find out more here!

Self Disclosure: I received free samples to facilitate this post. I also received additional information and images. 

For a limited time, The Habit Restaurants, Inc. (Nasdaq: HABT) is introducing a new Guacamole Crunch Charburger jam-packed with unique layers of flavor and the perfect crunch to match.

The new Guacamole Crunch Charburger ($4.99) heightens the flavor of the already juicy, award-winning Charburger by topping it with a perfectly crisp tostada shell, fresh, house made guacamole pico de gallo, melted cheese, and a zesty, ancho chile lime sauce made in house. The new, south-of-the-border inspired Charburger is served on a toasted sesame seed bun with crisp, shredded lettuce, tomato and pickles. Like all Charburgers at The Habit, the Guacamole Crunch Charburger is always made-to-order and chargrilled over an open flame.

Better burgers are just the beginning at The Habit where the menu also includes hand-cut salads, grilled sandwiches including line-caught, sushi grade chargrilled tuna, fresh chicken, and hand-filleted marinated grilled tri-tip, and sides including onion rings, sweet potato and French fries, and tempura green beans. Guests can choose from a variety of peppers, lemons, limes, and sauces at a complimentary condiment bar to customize the flavor of their meal.

The Habit is known for its award-winning Charburger which features 100% fresh, never frozen ground beef grilled over an open flame and topped with melted cheese, caramelized onions, pickles, fresh tomato, crisp lettuce, and mayo served on a toasted bun. Their restaurants have been serving the Best Tasting Burger in America exactly this way since the first Habit opened in 1969.

I had the opportunity to try this new burger and I have to admit I was petty impressed! I love the guacamole and the crunch! I will definitely be buying this one again on my next visit! I’m actually hoping it stays on the menu for a while! I wasn’t sure what to expect about a burger with a tostada shell. But, it is really delicious!  I also still really love the Tempura Green beans at the Habit!

Connect with The Habit on social media at facebook.com/habitburger, instagram.com/habitburgergrill, twitter.com/habitburger  and youtube.com/habittube.

About The Habit Restaurants, Inc. 

The Habit Burger Grill is a burger-centric, fast casual restaurant concept that specializes in preparing fresh, made-to-order chargrilled burgers and sandwiches featuring USDA choice tri-tip steak, grilled chicken and sushi-grade tuna cooked over an open flame. In addition, it features fresh made-to-order salads and an appealing selection of sides, shakes and malts. The Habit was named the “best tasting burger in America” in July 2014 in a comprehensive survey conducted by one of America’s leading consumer magazines. The first Habit opened in Santa Barbara, California in 1969. The Habit has since grown to over 220 restaurants in 11 states throughout California, Arizona, Utah, New Jersey, Florida, Idaho, Virginia, Nevada, Pennsylvania, Washington and Maryland as well as three international locations. More information is available at www.habitburger.com.

Self Disclosure: I had the opportunity to try the New Guacamole Crunch Charburger to post. Information and image of the New burger were also provided. 

The Little Prince marks its 75^th anniversary this week and delights fans across the globe through social media campaigns, unique events and new official merchandise. The Little Prince line of items ranges from a collection of graphic bag accessories to a 75^th Anniversary edition of the novel, to a range of environmentally-friendly baby products.

Pioneering aviator, best-selling writer and humanist, Antoine de Saint-Exupéry wrote The Little Prince in 1943. Long considered one of the greatest pieces of French literature ever written and voted as “The Best Book of the 20^th Century” in France, The Little Prince also has a very special American connection. The book was written in the United States, while Saint-Exupéry was in exile and living in New York City. To date, the book has sold over 200 million copies and has reached more than 500 million readers around the world. In the US, 100,000 additional copies of The Little Prince are sold every year. A special 75^th Anniversary edition of the book is available for pre-order now on Amazon and goes on sale in October.

The story is inspired by Saint-Exupéry’s own experience of being a pilot stranded in the Sahara desert in the 1930s after a long-distance race.  He originally wrote the book for young children, but it resonated with readers of all ages through its messages of respect for humanity, friendship, authenticity, and charity.

A true cultural phenomenon, millions of fans are also experiencing The Little Prince in ways the author could have only imagined with visits to the theme park in France, the museum in Japan, and the flagship store in Paris. The Little Prince movie has been seen by 32 million viewers in theaters and 30 million on Netflix. A robust social media presence is driven by more than 10 million Facebook followers and 4 million views on the official YouTube channel.

“It’s incredible to see how many people adore The Little Prince and that its wisdom is creating, connecting, and compelling fans everywhere seventy-five years later,” said Thomas Riviere, General Manager, SOGEX, an arm of the estate of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry.

True to the spirit of The Little Prince, the Antoine de Saint-Exupéry Youth Foundation (www.fasej.org) was established in 2009 to concretely actualize the book’s mission by supporting projects for children around the world. In the last eight years alone, over $3 million dollars has been raised to fund more than 50 projects in 20 countries.  In the US, Foundation efforts benefit art and education projects for the visually-impaired. Every partner of The Little Prince is engaged in giving back; through their contributions to good works in the name of The Little Prince or a percentage of proceeds from the sale of licensed merchandise.

Fans of the story can continue the good works inspired by The Little Prince on social media as well. As part of the diamond jubilee, people can participate in the anniversary celebration and send a “Happy Anniversary” message by posting their favorite quote from the book or a photo inspired by The Little Prince to social media platforms during April 2 to April 15^th with #TheLittlePrince75.  For each post, the Antoine de Saint-Exupéry Youth Foundation will make a donation to a new scholarship in the name of The Little Prince to help blind American students pursue their academic goals and achieve their dreams. (TLP75 Video).

There are over 150 licensees worldwide offering new products and merchandise collections for fans of The Little Prince to keep the story and key messages top-of-mind during the anniversary milestone including:

• Houghton Mifflin Harcourt– Master Publishing Partner of 75^th Anniversary Edition of the classic novel available October 23, 2018. Pre-order now on Amazon.com.
• LeSportsac– Spring ’18 Collection of Backpacks, Baby Bags, Cosmetic Bags, and Cross-body Bags LINK
• Out of Print– T-shirts, Hoodies, Pin Sets, Unisex Socks and Totes; The Little Prince Nook Tablet Cover (Exclusive to Barnes and Noble)
• Little Unicorn– All new line of Swaddles and Quilts featuring Little Unicorn’s signature watercolor take on iconic images from The Little Prince story.
• Running Press– Light-up Rose Mini-kit. The Little Prince’s cherished rose, set under a clear dome and on a base bearing the story’s most famous bit of wisdom: “It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye.”

The 75th Anniversary collection of product also includes: infant apparel and sleepwear from Finn and Emma, a cotton fabric collection and a soft storybook from Riley Blake, men’s and women’s socks from Socksmith, a calendar from Rizzoli’s Universe imprint, boxed gift mugs, bookmarks and prints from Culturenik, an encyclopedia from Cernunnos (distributed by Random House), and music boxes and gifts from Trousselier.

Because of The Little Prince’s American origins, the collection also includes a number of products specifically Made in the USA. Among them are: earrings and necklaces from Vinca, infant caps and baby blankets from Storiarts, t-shirts, scarves and posters from Litographs, inspirational shower clings from Dezign Your Mind, laser-cut wood décor from GArts, and a full range of lift-and-place wall graphics from Walls360.

The Little Prince also celebrates its 75^th Anniversary with remarkable event partners such as The Morgan Library & Museum in NYC (LINK), which will host a special exhibition of newly discovered drawings by Antoine de Saint-Exupery.  A special screening of The Little Prince animated movie will also take place there on June 3, hosted by the film’s director and Foundation’s Goodwill Ambassador in the US, Mark Osborne. Throughout 2018, guests of Sofitel Hotels can enjoy special offers themed to The Little Prince through the chain’s “Magnifique Family” program (www/sofitelhotels.com).

Self Disclosure: Information and images were provided. Some form of compensation (product) has been received to post. 

Looking for a couple of great Drink ideas for the Spring and maybe even for Easter? How about going with something a little healthier since March is Nutrition Month!

Cascade Ice Sparkling Water has you covered!

Energize your family with our Grapefruit Sparkler! Per serving, mix 6 oz of Cascade Ice zero-calorie Pink Grapefruit with 3 oz of club soda. Squeeze in some lime wedges for a zesty twist! Garnish with small grapefruit wedges and you’re ready to serve!

I actually received samples and tried this one and it is very tasty!

To incorporate more fruit into your diet, try a Berry Pomegranate Cooler. Start with a cup of fresh strawberries, 1/2 cup of ice cubes and 5 oz of Cascade Ice zero-calorie Cranberry Pomegranate. Blend all the ingredients together and garnish with a couple of pomegranate seeds.

And….by the way..Cascade Ice Sparkling water is delicious all by itself too!

Happy Spring and Happy Nutrition Month!

Self Disclosure: I received free samples to facilitate this post. Images and recipe ideas were also provided.  Photo credit to  Anastasia Tsarskaya for the Berry Pomegranate Cooler image.

Industry-leading, ever popular Yogurtland, whose successful ice cream introduction last summer gave self-serve dessert fans more to love, today announces two new scratch-made ice cream flavors.  Mint OREO® Cookies & Creme Ice Cream and Strawberries & Cream ice cream are available now through the end of March at all Yogurtland locations.

A delicious, undeniable treat, the new Mint OREO Cookies & Crème Ice Cream combines real OREO chocolate cookies and mint for a perfectly rich and creamy ice cream.

Yogurtland’s Strawberries and Cream ice cream brings together the tart and juicy flavor qualities of California strawberries with the fruitiness and jam-like quality of Northwest strawberries to create the perfect strawberry and cream balance.

My son and I enjoyed the new flavors at Yogurtland the other day and our favorite is the Mint OREO® Cookies & Creme Ice Cream! We rarely like the same flavor but this one is a hit! You just have to try it before it’s gone!

Yogurtland’s flavorologists are continually creating craveable flavors that keep fans loving their frozen dessert experience. Yogurtland owns its own dairy, and by controlling the frozen yogurt making process, the company can deliver the highest quality flavors, setting new standards for millions of fans.

Yogurtland features non-fat and low-fat yogurt flavors, ice cream, and non-dairy and no sugar added choices while using milk that does not contain antibiotics or added hormones. Fruit flavors are fortified with Vitamin C for an extra boost.

Presently Yogurtland has more than 320 locations across the U.S., Australia, Dubai, Guam, Korea, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand, and Venezuela. Flavors are always subject to creative change and popular demand. For more information, visit http://www.yogurt-land.com or http://www.facebook.com/yogurtland.

Self Disclosure: I received a gift card to try out the delicious new flavors and facilitate this post. Images are my own.

OREO and the OREO Wafer Design are registered trademarks of Mondelēz International group, used under license.

Easter is almost here and what is Easter without Candy? I’m a fan of PEEPS®and they have some terrific new flavors this upcoming holiday! Even though my son is now a teenager, he will still get an Easter basket! He is a fan of PEEPS®too! I can’t wait for him to try some of the new flavors and have a feeling the Fruit Punch ones will be a hit!

Do you have a favorite PEEPS®? I have to admit that I like the chocolate dipped ones the best and am excited about the PEEPS® Delights™ Blueberry Flavored Marshmallow Chicks Dipped in Dark Chocolate! Yum! I actually couldn’t wait until Easter and tried them and they are absolutely delicious!

PEEPS® really should be added to every Easter basket! I made this one for a friend of ours!

Here are all of the varieties available this Easter:

·         PEEPS® Filled Delights™ Neapolitan Flavored Marshmallow Chicks

·         PEEPS® Delights™ Marshmallow Chicks Dipped in Milk Chocolate

·         PEEPS® Delights™ Blueberry Flavored Marshmallow Chicks Dipped in Dark Chocolate

·         PEEPS® Delights™ Coconut Flavored Marshmallow Chicks Dipped in Dark Chocolate

·         PEEPS® Delights™ Strawberry Flavored Marshmallow Chicks Dipped in Crème Flavored Fudge

·         PEEPS® Delights™ Lemon Sherbet Flavored Marshmallow Chicks

·         PEEPS® Delights™ Orange Sherbet Flavored Marshmallow Chicks

·         PEEPS® Sour Cherry Flavored Marshmallow Chicks

·         PEEPS® Fruit Punch Flavored Marshmallow Chicks

·         PEEPS® Sour Watermelon Flavored Marshmallow Chicks

·         PEEPS® Party Cake Flavored Marshmallow Chicks

·         PEEPS® Marshmallow Chicks Rainbow POPs

·         PEEPS® Large Marshmallow Bunnies

·         PEEPS® Sugar Free Chicks

·         PEEPS® Milk Chocolate Covered Marshmallow Chicks

·         PEEPS® Giant Pink and White Bunny Marshmallow Pops

·         PEEPS® Cotton Candy Flavored Marshmallow Chicks

·         PEEPS® Pancakes & Syrup Flavored Marshmallow Chicks

·         PEEPS® Mystery Chicks (#1, #2 and #3)

·         MIKE AND IKE® Easter Treats, 5oz Theater Box

·         MIKE AND IKE® Assorted Fruits Jelly Beans, 14oz Lay Down Bag

I didn’t have the opportunity to try them all but I am on the lookout for the PEEPS® Delights™ Lemon Sherbet Flavored Marshmallow Chicks! I’m also curious about the Cotton Candy flavored ones and the Pancakes & Syrup!

The Party Cake PEEPS® aren’t new but they are a favorite in our house! You have to try them!

And, have you checked out their site? I just love their site! Our readers also have a discount code!  Head over to www.Peepsandcompany.com and enter “EASTER18” for a 20% discount on merchandise – pick up fun gifts like the PEEP-On-A-Perch gift set or our new PEEPS® In Pajamas bedtime story! A friend of mine just bought the PEEPS® In Pajamas bedtime story and its a hit with her little one!

Check out www.marshmallowpeeps.com for fun crafts and recipes!

You can also buy PEEPS®at a store near you! I know our local Target has many of them that are mentioned above!

Do you have a favorite?

Here’s another one of mine!

Happy Spring! Happy Easter! 

 Self Disclosure: I received a package of delicious PEEPS® to facilitate this post.