Mia's Review: Garden Picks Treats [Sponsored]

Yeah, you got it. I got more yummies from Garden Picks again! 

Other than the old favourites (read my review on these two yummies HERE) there's also a handful of other new yummies that came together in the box. 

First up, these yummy chili corn nuts. And unlike their name, they're not nuts. Corn nuts are actually corn kernels that have been roasted or deep-fried, making them seriously crunchy and nutty in flavour. 

For the case of Garden Pick's corn nuts, they're roasted and flavoured to be mildly spicy with a refreshing splash of lime. It tasted very 'Indian food' at first bite, but the combination of the strong crunch, spiciness and zesty flavour of lime will definitely get you addicted.

I first tried a crispy lotus seed when a neighbour brought some back for us from Vietnam, and I got hooked on first bite. Crisp and crunchy (not hard and crunchy, though some might be) with a slightly sweet nutty flavour, this is definitely one of my low calories go-to snacks.

I had really high expectation of this. Dry roasted edamame, how good can this get? But I was slightly disappointed to find out that they tasted exactly like dry roasted green peas. 

I know these two are somewhat similar, but in their fresh, cooked version, I can really taste the difference between edamame and green peas. 

But anyhow, if you love edamame and roasted green peas, this healthy, low-calorie snack will be your best friend. 

And now for my absolutely favourite, the BBQ Rice Crisps. I personally will advise that you buy them in the small standard packs (3 for $10), or you might have to portion-pack them yourselves if you were to buy the bulk packs. It's all for your waist lines, people. Because you won't be able to practice any form of self control with these.
Extremely crispy and flavourful, they are so good you won't be able to stop popping them into your mouth until you empty the entire bag.
They've been OOS for a while and has recently been restocked HERE (note that this link will be broken if it goes OOS again) so hurry!
They also come in chilli flavour so if you'll prefer a spicy kick, do check that out as well!

All of Garden Picks products are available in two sizes, standard packs which are going at 3 for $10, or bulk packs, prices varies.

For more information on Garden Picks and their choices of snacks, nuts, dried fruits and nut butters, check out their website HERE

Till then,
Mia Foo

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Mia's Review: Garden Picks [Sponsored]

Chinese New Year is around the corner (just 2 weeks away)! Have you done your CNY snacks shopping yet? 

Well, for my household, we haven't. So imagine how elated I was when Garden Picks sent me a bag of goodies! 

Started as a web-based snack supplier from a pursuit to bring a wide array of quality dried fruits and nuts into Singapore, Garden Picks has grown into a manufacturing and packing facility, producing and supplying a diverse range of fruits and nuts to all walks of life. 

Their Classic Nut & Berry Mix and Royale Berry Mix.

I like that their dried fruits aren't too sweet and aren't like those slathered in a layer of dried syrup, leaving you with sticky fingers after eating. Love the dried strawberries the most! It's a little hard and tough to chew on (so just 1 piece can rid you of your 'mouth-itchiness', all those ladies on diet!) but so tangy-sweet! 

 One of my favourite nuts ever, for a healthy snack. Unflavoured baked almonds, and my mum's favourite chia seeds. I love adding these chia seeds to yakult for a yummy mid-day 'power drink'. 

There's tons of method to consume this power food. You can just add the to wet food like oatmeal, cereal, shakes, yoghurt, or even use them to make pudding, muffins and etc. 

 

Their Canadian Maple Cashews and one of their new products, Honey Mustard Soya Crisps. 

Honestly speaking, cashews were never the nuts I'll choose to eat, and I'm not a big fan of maple flavour too. So it's a little prejudice moment here. 

But the soya crisps totally surprised me! I was even more reluctant to try the crisp when I opened the bag because the vinegar-ish smell of the mustard was pretty strong for me, someone who really doesn't like mustard. The first bite was just a little bit too sourish for my liking, but as I popped the 2nd, and then 3rd piece, I got addicted. 

Perhaps the honey eventually 'neutralised' the mustard smell, or I just got acquired to the taste, I'm not sure. 

But hey, this is a superb choice as a CNY snack, especially if you're expecting guests who are big fans of beer. 

Haha, yes I'm biased. But how can I not specially feature (by making the picture extra large) this bag of peanuts, which is salted caramel flavoured? 

I'll tell you again, these are Salted Caramel Peanuts. 

I'm also a little confused by the ingredient list having sugar and no salt inside, but there's really a salty taste to the sweet caramel and once again, "Bring on the beer!" 

This has to be my family's favourite of the lot! I just munched a handful yesterday, and left almost the full bag sitting in the fridge. And today after returning from work, more than half the bag was gone! 

MUST. BUY. MOREEEE.

And I just found out that Garden Picks also carries raw brown flaxseeds and organic quinoa, so all you health junkies better check them out quick, for they're having an all year special, with 3 standard packs going for just $10! 

There's also my (many other) favourite hazelnuts, lotus seeds and green soybeans too! 

So what are you waiting for? Drop by Garden Picks to start your CNY snacks shopping now!
For more information, visit their FB page HERE.

Till then,

Mia Foo

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