Arby’s KING’S HAWAIIAN Sandwiches are BACK!

My family and I like Arby's a lot, and we are big fans of King's Hawaiian bread and rolls...so imagine how excited I was when I heard that Arby’s KING’S HAWAIIAN sandwiches are back! Yes, you read it right! Arby’s KING’S HAWAIIAN sandwiches have made a return to Arby's restaurants for a limited time.

Served hot, and made fresh to order, there are two KING’S HAWAIIAN sandwiches to choose from. First is the Arby’s KING’S HAWAIIAN Roast Beef sandwich which comes with an extra helping of freshly sliced roast beef, piled high on a soft and slightly sweet KING’S HAWAIIAN bun...and second is the Arby’s KING’S HAWAIIAN Roast Beef & Swiss sandwich which comes with the same sweet bun and extra helping of roast beef but also includes Swiss cheese, crunchy pickles and creamy Dijon spread. We loved these sandwiches the first time they were introduced and we're all disappointed that they were only available for a limited time. Don't get me wrong, ok! Arby’s Regular Roast Beef Sandwiches are my family's favorite, but I must say that their KING'S HAWAIIAN Roast Beef Sandwiches are a lot better. The soft, slightly sweet and airy KING’S HAWAIIAN® sandwich bun just takes it to a new level.

Were you able to try Arby's KING'S HAWAIIAN sandwiches when they first came out? Which one was your favorite? My two daughters love the plain Roast Beef Sandwich.

As for me and the hubs, we both prefer the Roast Beef & Swiss  Sandwich, and we enjoy it with curly fries on the side. Perfect combo indeed!

If you want to give these sandwiches a try, you better hurry! Remember, they are only around for a limited time again! Find an Arby's now so you can enjoy a big ol' bite of sweet and savory deliciousness! And don't forget to follow Arby's on Twitter to keep up with all the great happenings and promos. 

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Arby’s for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

Give The Gift Of P.F. Chang’s

Among the Asian restaurants here in our area, P.F. Chang’s is definitely my family's favorite! The one nearest to us is about 15 miles away, and though it may be too crowded sometimes, we just love going there. This Americanized Chinese restaurant, as my daughters call it, has a nice stylish ambiance and offers excellent service. But not only that, this restaurant prepares fresh and very tasty food which aren't pricey. For me, that's the best thing about it! P.F. Chang’s offers affordable and delicious array of dishes...and that's what keeps us on coming back!

Over the years we've tried pretty much everything on their menu but my family's favorite dishes are Mongolian Beef, Cantonese Lemon Chicken, Walnut Shrimp with Melon and Buddha's Feast which we always eat with P.F. Chang's Fried Rice. Whenever we go there, we always start our meal with their Crispy Green Beans and Chicken Lettuce Wraps and end it with The Great Wall of Chocolate! Hmmmm...yummy! P.F. Chang's is indeed one place that always satisfies our tummies!

If you are like me and my family who love P.F. Chang's, I'm sure you'll be thrilled with their amazing gift card deal for the holidays! Right now when you purchase $100 in gift cards, you will receive a bonus $20 gift card to treat yourself. How awesome is that?

P.F. Chang’s gift cards make a great gift for friends, family and colleagues, so if you want to take the stress out of gift giving, you should go grab this deal! It's a great chance to get a bunch of your holiday shopping done at once and at the same time, get a bonus gift for yourself! This offer is available at all P.F. Chang's restaurants and also online at pfchangs.com!

So, who are you giving a P.F. Chang's gift card for the holidays? Hope you'll include me in your list! ;)

Get the latest updates from P.F. Chang's: Follow @pfchangs / Follow P.F. Chang’s on Pinterest!

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of P.F. Changs for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

Pumpkin Pecan Bundt Cake and Being #CartonSmart

I'm pretty sure that just like me, you've noticed that more and more products in Tetra Pak® cartons (from beverages to broths, soups, sauces and even dog food) are filling the supermarket shelves. Well, that is the result of manufacturers embracing Tetra Pak® containers  because of their environmental friendliness and portability. And with more and more consumers realizing that this form of packaging is highly functional because it provides easy handling, easy storage and easy consumption, we can all expect to see more products in Tetra Pak® cartons.

So what exactly are Tetra Pak® cartons and what are they made of? Well, Tetra Pak® cartons are containers which are intended to keep products fresh and delicious for a long period of time without the need for preservatives. They were first launched in 1952 by the Swedish food packaging and processing company, Tetra Pak. They are widely used around the world and was introduced in the US in the early 1980's. 

Tetra Pak® cartons give products long shelf life through their special layers which include the following:

1) Internal polyethylene layer which seals in the liquid

2) Polyethylene layer which is needed for lamination process

3) Aluminium foil which provides a barrier to oxygen, flavours and light
4) Polyethylene adhesion layer which is needed for lamination process
5) Paperboard which gives stability and strength
6) Polyethylene layer which protects food from external moisture

Tetra Pak® cartons are made of 70% paper, a renewable resource, from selectively harvested, re-grown trees that are FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified. They are recyclable and in fact result in 60% less landfill waste than cans. The goodness of this type of packaging doesn't end here. They are also light and compact and offers greater packaging efficiency, holding 96% contents in just 4% packaging. So products in Tetra Pak® cartons ship more efficiently, requiring fewer trucks which means less fuel and energy, resulting in reduced CO2 emissions into the atmosphere. A lot of consumers prefer them because they are very easy to handle and they are easy to stack and store in the pantry. And the best thing is that they keep the food in its original flavor and free from metal taste that canned foods have. Considering all these, it's clear that choosing products in Tetra Pak® cartons is a way to live smart. Not only are you helping the environment in your small way, you are also making sure that you are eating fresh tasting and BPA-free food.

Miracle Noodle Review

I was on my usual trip to my fave natural food store to buy fruits and veggies and while walking around the store, I noticed some Miracle Noodles in the refrigerated section. Having heard so much about these "Guilt Free, Zero Calorie, Soy Free, Gluten Free, Cholesterol Free Noodles", I got curious and decided to buy some. At $2.39 per 7-oz. pack (which is the same price I pay for a 16-oz egg or rice noodles at the Asian Store), I honestly thought they're expensive but nevertheless I bought 1 pack each of the two available varieties, the Angel Hair Pasta, and Fettuccini Pasta. There was also Miracle Rice so I got 1 pack of that too.

Yesterday, I tried them with the hubs and my daughters. I followed the cooking instructions in the label which is actually very simple. You just drain the water out of the package and rinse the noodles in a strainer for 30 seconds (for the rice it's 10-15 seconds). After that, you have to boil the noodles in a lightly salted water for 2-4 minutes (for the rice, blanch in boiling water for 1 minute) then you add any sauce you prefer or mix it with your favorite dish. In our case, we used sauteed shrimps & veggies as the accompanying dish for the Miracle Noodles and for the Miracle Rice as well. I simply sauteed minced garlic and onions with some shrimps, carrots, green beans and green onions in sesame oil, and then seasoned the mixture with salt, pepper and low sodium soy sauce. This simple concoction made the Miracle Noodles and Miracle Rice tasty enough to eat. So did we like it? Well, here's what I have to say about our experience with these "Miracle" products: