Love With Food July 2013 Review

I like the philosophy behind Love With Food (LWF) and I found a great deal, so I bought a 6-month subscription to LWF!

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Contents: The July LWF theme was 'Fun on the Boardwalk.' It included 8 different items and a bonus gift card.

Unboxing the July Love with Food Box 

1. Angel Mint All Natural Orange Salt Water Taffy, 2 pieces

Full size cost: $25.20 for 70 pieces
Sample cost: $0.72

This taffy was good. It had an authentic orange flavor with a note of creaminess. The taffy was not overly sweet or chewy and did not get stuck in our teeth. I appreciate that it is free of artificial colors and flavors. It was refreshing to eat salt water taffy that was not a neon color! I would purchase.

2. Kukuruza Hawaiian Salted Caramel Popcorn, 1.69 oz

Full size cost: $19 for 7 bags, ~1.7 oz each
Sample cost: $2.71

Salted caramel popcorn is one of my favorite non-chocolate treats because it is sweet, salty and crunchy! This Kukuruza popcorn was good. The popcorn itself was fluffy and was coated in a thin layer of caramel. The caramel was not too sweet. However, I didn't notice the addition of hawaiian salt. I wish that the caramel was crunchier and saltier. I appreciate that this popcorn is handcrafted and does not contain GMOs. I would not purchase because I prefer the 479 Fleur de Sel Caramel Popcorn that I received in my Bonjour Jolie box.

3. Lord Nut Levington Rebel Mary Peanuts, 1 oz

Full size cost: $14.04 for 12 pouches, 1 oz each
Sample cost: $1.17

I am intrigued by these peanuts because these are 'Spicy Bloody Mary' flavored. I will update this post when I've tried it!

4. Nature's Bakery Strawberry Fig Bar, 2 oz

Full size cost: $14 for 8 pouches, 2 oz each
Sample cost: $1.75

These fig bars were great. There were 2 fig bars in this packet and I reluctantly shared. The bar portion was soft, slightly chewy, a touch dry, and not too crumbly. The fig portion was not overly sweet or sticky. However, I couldn't taste the strawberry flavor. I appreciate that these fig bars are all natural and free of cholesterol, trans fats and GMOs. I would purchase.

5. NECCO Classic Candy Wafers, 0.5 oz

Full size cost: $13.20 for 60 rolls, 0.5 oz each
Sample cost: $0.22

I was a bit disappointed to see NECCO candy wafers in the Love with Food box because I don't consider these to be a novel food item. I remember getting these candies during Halloween and tossing these aside, in favor of chocolate and caramel candies. I don't like NECCO candy wafers because these are chalky and don't have enough flavor. I would not purchase.

6. Twangerz Snack Toppings, 4 packets, 0.035 oz each

Full size cost: $20.30 for 200 packets, 0.035 oz each
Sample cost: $0.41

These are uniquely flavored salt packets. I will update this post when I've tried it!

7. Uncle Henry's Handmade Sourdough Pretzels, 1.25 oz

Full size cost: $14.25 for 3 lb. bag
Sample cost: $0.37

These pretzels were good. The pretzels were crunchy and had a satisfying amount of salt. However, pretzels aren't something I generally crave, unless the pretzels are covered in chocolate. I would not purchase.

8. Vermont Smoke and Cure BBQ Beef Stick, 0.5 oz

Full size cost: $26.24 for 32 sticks, 0.5 oz each
Sample cost: $0.82

I am happy to try this antibiotic-free beef stick. I generally prefer sweet treats to savory treats, but occasionally I get random savory treat cravings. I will update this post when I've tried it!

Extra: $25 Hello Fresh Gift Card

Bonus $25 Gift Card

I am excited to try Hello Fresh, a weekly subscription for healthy recipes and ingredients. The items are delivered to you and then you cook the meal at home. I like the Hello Fresh concept because I love cooking and trying new recipes.

Summary:

Total Estimated Retail Value: $8.17
Plus $25 Gift Card

Product tally:

Sweet: 4

Savory: 3

Miscellaneous: 2

Verdict:

Size: We received 1 full size item, 2 deluxe size products and 5 samples.

Products: We received a good variety of high-quality edibles this month. I like that almost all of these products were new to us. Finally, I appreciate that the majority of the products are all-natural.

Value: Poor. I like that LWF donates a meal for every LWF box that is delivered. During June and July, LWF donated 2 (instead of the usual 1) meals to Oklahoma foodbanks for each LWF that was delivered. We received over $8 worth of products this month. Normally, LWF boxes are $12 ($10 per month, plus $2 for shipping and handling). We had purchased a 6-month LWF subscription on Fab for $46.20. 

Are you a LWF subscriber? What was your favorite item from July's LWF box?

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