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Alexia Foods – Sweet Potato Fries

December 14, 2011 By Leave a Comment

I LOVE sweet potato fries.  Way more than “normal” fries.  They just seem to have more flavor.  The fact that they are better for you than normal fries is just an added bonus.   But the problem has always been having to go to a restaurant to get sweet potato fries!  When our local Times Grill closed I was crushed – it was the only place I knew that served them!  Few meals are better than a nice hot cheeseburger with sweet potato fries and ranch dressing to dip in.  Mmmm…

I was so excited when I was asked to review Alexia Foods Sweet Potato Fries and Puffs.  FINALLY – sweet potatoes at HOME!

Alexia is an all-natural food company best known for their wide range of delicious appetizers, breads, fries, potatoes and sweet potatoes in the freezer section. From classic Oven Crinkle Fries seasoned with sea salt and cracked black pepper to Alexia’s newest Sweet Potato Puffs made from farm-fresh sweet potatoes, all of Alexia’s gourmet-inspired side dishes pair perfectly with any dish and go from freezer to table in around 20 minutes-great for any family meal!

Of course I had to try the sweet potato fries paired with a cheese burger – just to compare to our usual Football Sunday meal from Times Grill.  They were PERFECT!  Crunchy on the outside, soft on the inside – even from the oven!  And they had the great restaurant flavor that I love.  The girls gobbled up every last one of them.

Alexia Foods can be purchased at many grocery stores around the country.  To find one near you, use their Store Finder on their website. You can even print a coupon to take with you to check them out.

I am so excited to get to make my favorite Sunday Football meal from home from now on


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Subway’s New Oven Crisp Chicken Sandwich

September 17, 2011 By 2 Comments

I used to eat Subway ALL the time as a kid.  It was the only “fast food” style restaurant we had out on Pensacola Beach (I think it still is actually).   I loved walking in and smelling the fresh bread, and getting to see all of the fresh ingredients they were piling on my ham & cheese.   I got the same thing every time – ham & cheese with only 1 slice of ham (you know me and my issues with processed meat) lettuce, pickles, and lots of mayo.   It’s the only thing I have ever ordered from Subway… ever.

So a few weeks ago when I saw I was eligible to try the new Oven Crisp Chicken Sandwich as a Klout Perk, I knew I just had to check it out.

Yesterday after Mike and I picked up The Toddler from school, the three of us headed to our local Subway to try out the new Oven Crisp Chicken Sandwich.   Now let me stop here and say that I LOVE crispy friend chicken sandwiches.   I am not much for fast food burgers, but I have a weakness for a fried chicken sandwich, so I was really excited to try this healthier alternative.  We were hit with that same baked bread smell as we walked inside, and the staff was friendly and welcoming.

I ordered my Oven Crisp Chicken Sandwich on wheat bread with cheese, lettuce, cucumbers, and mayo.  The Toddler opted for a flat bread sandwich – which she ate every single bite of!  I got the combo of course and for less than $17 I fed my family of four.  (took half of my footlong sandwich to the Tween)  Can’t beat that!

The Oven Crisp Chicken Sandwich was good – I would not say great because there was some kind of flavor in the breading that I didn’t so much like, but Mike tried it and loved it, and the Tween gobbled it up without a word, so maybe it was just me.   Even the Toddler tried it and liked it.

I will try it again to see if maybe it was just my taste buds being off, and because since lunch yesterday both the Tween and the Toddler have been begging to go back for more.  I’ll let you know if I change my mind, but one thing is for sure – whether I have the Oven Crisp Chicken Sandwich or go back to my all time fave of Ham & Cheese, we will be going to Subway a lot more often!

Have you tried the Oven Crisp Chicken Sandwich?   What did you think?

Disclosure: I was given a free product or sample because I’m a Klout influencer. I was under no obligation to receive the sample or talk about this company. I get no additional benefits for talking about the product or company.