Showing posts with label grilling. Show all posts
Showing posts with label grilling. Show all posts

Monday, July 24, 2023

Spice or No Spice?

I was recently sent some Heinz ketchup products to test out. I'm not really a fan of ketchup in general. I like it on certain grilled foods, but that is about all. However, after trying these three things, I'm thinking my fries might have a new best friend.

*Disclaimer: I was sent these products in exchange for my honest opinion. I was not otherwise paid or endorsed. All opinions expressed here are from me or my family.*

So there are 3 products here. As the picture of the box they came in shows, they build in heat. We started at the lowest rung on the ladder, upon my request. I wanted to slowly work up and see how the spice would sit with me. 

First up!

The first one is the Chipotle Ketchup. My sister-in-law doesn't do spice. No heat in her food. Her taste is far to sensitive and her stomach can't handle it. All this to say - she thought this was amazingly spicy for her. On the flip side though, my husband said he barely recognized the taste of chipotle in the background. To be perfectly, I didn't taste it all! It tasted like ketchup to me. Then again, I was raised eating jalapenos from the jar by the spoonfuls... so... there is that to consider. 

Second flavor is...

Now, we have the Jalapeno Ketchup. I LOVED this one! You taste the jalapeno right away. However, it builds lightly and doesn't linger too long on your tongue. What does this mean? That I can eat a good amount of it and not ruin the experience of savoring the food I'm eating it with. This one went really good with the fries, but I would love to try it on a burger too. If I'm eating ketchup, this is the one I want! My husband agreed 100% on the description for this one. 

I found that Walmart had this one for $3.98. 

And now for the finale!

Okay guys, this is it. The Habanero Ketchup flavor. This one packs a punch immediately! You get the full habanero taste with your first bite. The heat can be intense for anyone who isn't good with hot foods. It also lingers and builds. So as you eat more, the hotness meter just goes up. This one is more for your heat-lovers, for those macho moments with the boys, or for just straight up wanna feel the burn on my food! For everyday eating, this isn't something I'd do. I kinda like enjoying the flavor of foods that I eat with my condiments, but that is just me. 

Hope you got a good understanding of these three Heinz products! Which one would you want to try? I'd love it if you would leave me a comment below and tell me. Have a great day!

Tuesday, July 3, 2018

Summer Grilling with Kikkoman

Summer is synonymous with grilling. A good time to get outside and cook while enjoying fun activities with family and friends. And even better when you experiment with new flavors. Flavors with Asian influence - such as Kikkoman! 


*Disclaimer: I was sent promotional products to share with my party friends from Kikkoman, via House Party. Everything said here is my own opinion and was not otherwise endorsed or scripted by my sponsors.*

This summer has been hot. And maybe grilling isn't as much fun unless you are getting together with family and friends. But it is the perfect time to begin trying something new. I had never tried grilling with Kikkoman until we had this party. But since I love the flavors that Kikkoman brings, I was excited to be chosen as a host and give it a try.  Kikkoman sauces have always added a burst of flavor that makes my mouth water just thinking about it.
 (I'm smiling, can you see it?)
I just love shopping!
First thing on the list is to check out their products. Our local stores keep them in what they call the Asian section. I always keep soy and teriyaki sauces on hand. One of my favorite recipes is Korean beef. My husband and oldest son also love to share in this flavorful meal. 
My party pack had an amazing pair of grilling tongs to use. They made cooking our burgers super easy. I was happy to share all these great recipe books and coupons with my guests as well as friends and family. Still have a bunch of the shirts....
We made them slider size. The soy sauce and brown sugar made them irresistible. 
My Mother-in-law said she enjoyed the extra depth from the Kikkoman soy sauce in the burgers. My husband loved the perfect match they made to our cookout. My sister-in-law said they took the burgers up a notch. It was the perfect way to spice up the grill. My boys actually told me they were "perfect" while my toddler chowed down an entire patty by herself. She only likes beef if I have cooked it Asian style, which means I have to make it with soy or teriyaki sauce. 

Overall, I think we all love Kikkoman sauces. They are a household name here! 
Our end thought was that it would be perfect for a themed luau party! We can't wait to try it again. Have you ever used their products? Notice the smoothness? The extra kick in flavor they add? What is your favorite recipe?