Baked by Fernanda

Do you remember what you wanted to be when you grew up? Fernanda Faria, founder of Baked by Fernanda, began her love affair with baking at the age of 11. Here at The Amazing Blog we love supporting people’s dreams, so we didn't hesitate to spoil ourselves with some of Baked by Fernanda’s delicious brownies.

“For me, the simple brownie becomes something extra special when it teases the senses, challenges convention and takes you to paradise with the very first bite," says Fernanda.

She does exactly this by playing with different combinations of fruits and spices to create delicate and evocative flavours in her Belgian Chocolate brownies. These luxurious-looking brownies are rich in taste and will leaving you craving more.

Besides the classic Belgian chocolate brownie, you can try Hazelnut, Salted Cardamom Streusel & Kahlua, Peanut Butter & Nutella, Coffee & Lime, Passion Fruit, Cherry & Almonds and more! Plus, there's even gluten free brownies for those of you with special dietary needs. My personal favourite was the Peanut Butter & Nutella brownie, but I’d eat them all again if I could!

Don’t miss out on these to-die-for brownies and purchase a box of 12 with up to 3 flavours of your choice for only £20 plus shipping with 1st class Royal Mail. For more information, visit her Facebook page and stay tuned for her upcoming website.

Give your taste buds a little gift this Christmas and look out for two new specials: Mince Pie and Orange & Cranberry. It might just be the best gift you receive!

Amisa Organic

We here at The Amazing Blog love to bake. We were a little skeptical about switching out our usual mixes for gluten-free ones, but thanks to Amisa Organic, our worries have disappeared!

Amisa Organic produces only gluten-free food. The company avoids using additives, preservatives and chemical pesticides. It believes everyone’s body is unique and needs the right kind of food to meet a person’s special dietary needs.

Have you ever thought about making your own bread? Amisa Gluten Free Seeded Bread mix makes baking super easy. It’s wheat free and full of crunchy, yummy seeds. 

Fancy pancakes for breakfast? Amisa Gluten Free Pancake mix with buckwheat and wholemeal rice flour tastes just as delicious as regular pancake mix and will be a perfect and healthy addition to your mornings.

If you’re looking for a healthier way to indulge in chocolatey desserts, the Chocolate Cake and Brownie mix both have rich, deep chocolate flavours. As a chocoholic myself, I was quite happy with the results.

With all of these mixes, you can't even tell you're eating something gluten-free. They are that good!

Each mix is easy to prepare with step-by-step recipes on the back of every box, so it’s time to step up your gluten-free game and start baking with these new mixes. You can view Amisa Organic's stockist list here.

PUNKU Quinoa Cookies

In an endless quest to find alternatives for breads and pasta, Quinoa has started to become a staple in Western World diets. Even at The Amazing Blog we love to include Quinoa in our daily meals, which is why we jumped at the chance to try some of PUNKU’s range of organic Quinoa Cookies from Bolivia.

The company recently launched a new flavour of Orange & Cranberry to add to their Chocolate Chip and Orange & Mango flavours. These cookies contain superfood organic Royal Quinoa which is only grown in a specific region of Bolivia. Quinoa is a grain-like crop grown primarily for its edible seeds and it contains all the essential amino acids. Quinoa is also a good source of manganese, magnesium, iron, copper and phosphorus.

Each box contains 12 individually wrapped cookies. These cookies are wheat, gluten, dairy and egg free, which makes them suitable for all types of eaters. We loved the fruity flavours that satisfied our sweet tooth and the crunchiness of the quinoa.  

Patricia Estivariz, the founder of PUNKU, grew up in Bolivia and wanted to introduce Bolivian foods to the UK. She imports the cookies from Bolivian suppliers who have developed education and health programs to assist their employees. That means that buying PUNKU’s products benefits hundreds of Bolivian families, giving them a better standard of living.

Not only do you get to indulge in these amazing and healthy cookies, but you get to support people in one of the poorest countries of Latin America. Who can say no to that?

The products are available to purchase in select food stores around the UK or directly online. Over the next couple of months, PUNKU will be introducing additional products so keep an eye out for those as well!

NaturVits CoQ10

The weekend is over and now it’s time to get back to work. Here at The Amazing Blog Monday mornings can be a bit of a struggle for us, consuming several cups of coffee or tea to keep ourselves awake. Thanks to NaturVits CoQ10, we no longer need to drink an abnormal amount of liquids. These vitamin-like substances give our bodies the energy we need to make it through the day!

When ConCordix sent us their NaturVits CoQ10, we were very excited to try it out. Known as the Biochemical Sparkplug, CoQ10 appears naturally in every cell of our body in tissues with high energy requirements. However, as we age, our natural CoQ10 declines, making it essential to top-up on the substance because it promotes healthy heart function, protects against degenerative diseases and free radical damage to our skin and increases our energy.

I began taking these orange-flavoured gel supplements about two weeks ago and I definitely noticed an increase in energy right away. They are surprisingly delicious for a supplement and they contain only natural flavours, colours, and sweeteners. I just pop the chewable tablet in my mouth before breakfast and it’s as simple as that.  

We suggest giving ConCordix NaturVits CoQ10 supplements a go from the bottom of our healthy hearts to yours. You can find them here for £14.99 for a pack of 30. That is less than 50p a day!

Cake-Cetera

Lately, our blog posts have been centred around healthy snacks. However, don’t be fooled by these posts. We here at The Amazing Blog love to indulge in some delicious sweets every now and then, which is why we were delighted to receive macarons from Cake-Cetera…they definitely sweetened up our day!

Cake-Cetera designs all different kinds of cakes, as well as French macarons. Its macarons come in 5 different flavours: chocolate, vanilla, coffee, pistachio and raspberry & lemon. With this variety of flavours, you are bound to find one that you love.

Made from a simple mix of eggs, butter, sugar and almonds, the macarons are a delightful treat that you can enjoy without worrying about eating a mouth full of additives. With 12 macarons per box, they are perfect for gift-giving or sharing, if you are willing to give any up after the first bite.

For those wanting to send macarons to a family member or friend, Cake-Cetera will include an edible message on the macarons and top them off with sprinkles. The skill and precision of the messages on Cake-Cetera’s macarons are truly enviable and you almost feel bad about eating it. Almost.

You can purchase Cake Cetera’s macarons here for your own enjoyment or you can send them gift-wrapped to family members or friends. They are only £12.00 and they even ship nationwide!