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Vacu Vin Carafe and Citrus Press Review and Giveaway!!!

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We all know how good water is for us and if you are looking for an easy way to add  natural flavors to water, the Vacu Vin Carafe and Citrus Press is what you need.  Not only is it aesthetically pleasing  but it is so functional as well.  Just fill the carafe with ice-cold water and add fresh herbs like mint or parsley if you like and then use the handy press to squeeze the juice from lemons, limes or oranges.  Keep the carafe in the refrigerator for refreshing flavored water to quench your thirst.  The carafe is unbreakable and dishwasher safe so care is a breeze!  Below you can enter to win a Vacu Vin Carfe and Citrus Press and also check out our review and giveaway for a Vacu Vin Instant Marinater and the review on the Vacu Vin Pineapple Slicer.
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The Carafe & Citrus Press has three components, each with a unique functionality. The beautifully shaped plastic carafe is unbreakable and will not crack when he falls. On top of the carafe, the bowl of the Citrus Press can be firmly attached. If the carafe is filled with water with mint leaves, lemon wedges or ice cubs, the filter in the bowl will hold them back when you pour the water. In order to squeeze a citrus fruit, cut them in half and place the fruit in the bowl. By turning the press into the fruit, the juice is released and runs through the bowl and into the carafe. The shell will remain on the press and can easily be thrown away. You can also use the separate press for squeezing a lemon over a salad or baked fish. The carafe and bowl can be closed off with the press making sure that flies or dust will not reach you lemonade.

  • Unbreakable carafe
  • Screw closure between bowl and carafe
  • Bowl works as a filter
  • Press can be used separately
  • Press can be used as a lid
  • Dishwasher safe
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Vacu Vin is sponsoring a giveaway on Mommy Ramblings!  One lucky blog reader will win a Vacu Vin Carafe and Citrus Press!  Thank you Vacu Vin for the review product and for  sponsoring this refreshing giveaway on Mommy Ramblings!!!  Open to US residents.
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Vacu Vin Instant 2.5 L, Instant Marinater Review & Giveaway!!!

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Now days every minute counts.  We are rushing to get things done and dinner is one of those things that shortcuts really help with.  Marinating meats really helps to flavor and tenderize them but typical marinating takes a lot of time and it’s not something you can do the last minute.  From the company that brought me one of my favorite kitchen gadgets (the stainless steel pineapple slicer) comes an 2.5 L Instant Marinater that works in minutes instead of hours by using the power of a vacuum.

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The specialized container allows you to put your meat and marinade inside and then vacuum seal.  The power of the vacuum opens the pores and fibers of the meat allowing you to see the same results you would see after marinating for hours in a few minutes.

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The process is also great for tenderizing the food.  We used it for some beef and got the same results we normally get marinating overnight.  The meat was full of flavor and very juicy.  If you are looking to save time but not compromise taste, you should check out the Vacu Vin Instant 2.5 L Marinater.

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Vacu Vin is sponsoring a giveaway on Mommy Ramblings!  One lucky blog reader will win their own Vacu Vin 2.5 L Instant Marinater!  Thank you to Vacu Vin for the review Marinater and for sponsoring this great giveaway on Mommy Ramblings!!!  Open to US residents.

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Vacu Vin, Stainless Pineapple Slicer with Wedger Review!!!

My family loves fresh pineapple but one thing I notice is that no one likes to cut it, and many times we buy them with the best of intentions but we end up leaving them out too long and they go bad.  I usually am the only one that cuts them up and I have a good system but it takes time and it’s  a hassle   I was looking at the various options on Amazon.com and found the Vacu Vin, Stainless Pineapple Slicer with Wedger for only $10.60.  It had good reviews so I placed my order and couldn’t wait for it to arrive.  I was even ready with 2 fresh pineapples.

As soon as the UPS truck delivered it, I washed it and went out on the deck with a pineapple and the slicer.  It was simple to use.  You just attach the handle, cut the top off the pineapple, align the slicer so the center is over the pineapple core.  Next, turn clockwise all the way until you hit the bottom of the pineapple and you can turn it counter-clockwise to bring it back up or just pull it like I did.  Then you detach the handle and if you want rings you would be set to just remove it and slice, if you want wedges just place the wedger over the pineapple and push down and you have perfect pineapple wedges.  The entire pineapple was devoured in minutes.

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Now, I am one of those crazy people that likes to eat the core of the pineapple, I always have even before knowing the health benefits in the core.  I could not believe how delicious this core was and I know it was not the slicer but seriously it was sweet and juicy and I ate half of it before I remembered to take the picture.  So many people throw the core away.  I urge you to put it in your smoothies if you can’t eat it plain because the core contains bromelain,  

Bromelain is an enzyme well-known for its ability to prevent and speed the healing of bruises. Some cosmetic surgeons even recommend this enzyme to reduce bruising after cosmetic procedures. Bromelain inhibits the formation of the blood clots that can block blood circulation.

Bromelain has anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effects that counter a range of chronic diseases and infections. Bromelain has been used to reduce inflammation in arthritis, sinusitis, inflammatory bowel disease, sports injuries, trauma, burns, prostatitis, and swelling after surgery. This enzyme may aid in reducing the effects of toxic organisms in your intestines as well as help antibiotics to work more effectively when you need to take them.

Bromelain works to destroy cancer cells. In fact, bromelain is already used by some clinicians as part of the chemotherapy process. A 2011 study in the peer-reviewed journal Molecular Carcinogenesis found that bromelain was effective in suppressing the growth of two kinds of human cancer cells, including melanoma cells. A 2010 study in the journal BioFactors showed that bromelain delayed growth and eventually induced the death of human breast cancer cell.

Pineapple is brimming with nutrients in addition to bromelin.  This whole food is dense with fiber, vitamin C, and phytochemicals, beneficial nutrients found only in plants. These antioxidants fight the free radicals that can damage your cells and cause disease.

So if you are looking for an easy and fun way to quickly get this superfruit from the counter to your families stomachs, try the Vacu Vin, Stainless Pineapple Slicer with Wedger.  If you are looking for an even bigger bargain you can get the Vacu Vin Pineapple Slicer for only $5.85.

 


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