Archive for June, 2008
The K-Cup Challenge: Green Mountain Fair Trade Island Coconut Coffee
Let me start with a disclaimer, if you’ve read my profile then you know that I’m crazy for anything coconut, so I was either going to love this coffee or hate it. Green Mountain’s Fair Trade Island Coconut Coffee is a spring seasonal flavor that claims it will send you to paradise with it’s sweet, [...]
The K-Cup Challenge - Diedrich French Roast
As was the case with my first two reviews of Diedrich K-Cups (for Keurig Brewers), my sample of Diedrich French Roast was provided by Qwowi’s sponsor from the West Coast, 1 Great Cup.
As I was kicking of the K-Cup Challenge, lining up sponsors, and generally getting things started, the Diedrich brand wasn’t even on my [...]
The K-Cup Challenge: Timothy’s Mocha Java
My sample of Timothy’s Mocha Java comes from frequent K-Cup Challenge sponsor, Shoffee.com. I had actually requested a sample of Mocha Java as part of my first selection of samples from Shoffee, but alas (and woe is me for that matter), the apparently popular blend from Canadian brewer, Timothy’s was back ordered, so I had to wait. [...]
A Donut to Dunk… coffee and GF donuts anyone?
Coffee and donuts have been a longstanding tradition in my family. It was a beloved ritual for my grandfather to wake us up early on Saturday mornings to drive to the donut shop to be sure to get a fresh, hot donut and some milk. Oh, those were the days. Of course, Gramps could do [...]
The K-Cup Challenge: Green Mountain Hazelnut Dark Roast Extra Bold
My sample of Green Mountain Hazelnut Dark Roast Extra Bold (wow that’s a long one) was one of many samples provided by Green Mountain Coffee Roasters shortly after I began work on the K-Cup Challenge. Green Mountain has been among the biggest supports of the K-Cup Challenge, and I truly appreciate their help, not to [...]
10 Tips for Surviving Your First Year on the Golf Course
Your first round of golf, in fact, even your first season on the links can be a little daunting. Many new golfers feel anxious not only about their own inexperience with the game, but also their unfamiliarity with rules, on-course etiquette, and interactions with other golfers. Even booking your first tee time can be a [...]
Enjoy Life… again with these cookies
There’s nothing like milk and cookies as a late night snack (or anytime for that matter). This, of course, becomes a conundrum when living a gluten-free (GF) life. I grew up downing Oreos like it was nobody’s business – and forget about the Double Stufs … man, those were the good ole days. In my [...]
The K-Cup Challege: Tully’s Kona Blend
My sample of Tully’s Kona Blend was provided by Qwowi’s friends at Keurig. While it was kind of them to send some samples to thank me for enthusiasm for their magical brewing machines, and of course the magical beans that one puts in them, the truth is I should probably be thanking them. I quite [...]
Titleist Announces 2nd Offering in the Vokey Custom Wedge Series
Following up on the quick selling Vokey 60° TVD (M Grind) Lob Wedge, Titleist has announced the availability of the matching Spin Milled 56° TVD (M Grind) Sand Wedge. The new custom wedge will be available on Vokey.com beginning the week of June 23rd. It’s a safe bet that the new wedge will sell as [...]
OGIO Nexos Finally Makes an Appearance
The OGIO Nexos is one flippin sweet stand bag.
The long awaited OGIO Nexos stand bag has finally made its way on to the OGIO web site. While I don’t have what I would call up to the minute information, when last I heard from my contact at OGIO, the Nexos was on schedule to begin [...]
The Emerald 116 Sewing Machine by Husqvarna Viking
My last sewing machine, a 1960s Singer relic, had been living in the basement for a long time. I had banished it to such undignified rooming because every time I used it the tension would go out of whack and I would spend two days trying to get it back; once I resumed sewing the tension would inevitably throw [...]
Qwowi Taste Test: Snapple Antioxidan WA+ER - Agave Melon
After far too long, I’ve arrived at the final review in the Snapple Antioxidant Water series. I had planned to wrap this up a bit sooner, but I have one of those narrow, two-door refrigerators. Man, when something gets pushed to the back it can disappear for weeks at a time. I really need a [...]
The K-Cup Challenge: Coffee People French Roast
Qwowi’s sample of Coffee People French Roast was provided by K-Cup Challenge sponsor, 1 Great Cup, and while I don’t want to reveal too much too early, I will ask that you don’t hold it against them.
You may recall that I really enjoyed our sample of Coffee People’s Donut Shop Coffee, so I had high [...]
418 Energy Drink for Golfers
Every now and again I stumble across a product that takes me in a direction so far from the expected, that I totally lose track of where I was when I started.
Such is the case with 418 Energy, a relatively new (launched April 18th) energy drink targeted specifically for golfers. I had know way of [...]
The K-Cup Challenge: Timothy’s Canarino (Italian Lemon Beverage)
Today we’re trying something new. We’re stepping away from coffee and hot cocoa, and trying our first K-Cup Tea variety. Actually, Canarino is not a tea, but rather a “lemon beverage”, but I digress. As all Keurig enthusiasts know, these little machines can do more than just coffee and hot cocoa. The variety of teas [...]
TaylorMade Announces Next Generation Burner Fairway Woods
TaylorMade-Adidas Golf has just announced the latest addition to the company’s impressive lineup of golf clubs. Following up on the release of the new Tour Burner, the company will be releasing a pair of 2008 Burner Fairway woods.
Every bit the little brother of the Tour Burner Driver that hit store shelves in April, the new [...]
Anthony’s Skincare for the Metro-Dad
Younger generations aren’t the only ones going metrosexual — Dad’s of all ages are taking better care of themselves inside and out. Judging by the men’s skincare lines available at your typical drugstore and makeup counter, manufacturers have taken notice.
Father’s Day is approaching, so consider supporting his newfound dedication to dermal health with Anthony products, [...]
Qwowi Welcomes New Contributors
I’ve been remiss (lazy) in failing to publicly welcome the two latest editions to the growing list of Qwowi Contributors. I’ll keep the intro’s brief…
Lauree Ostrofsky has a background in PR and Marketing, and is also a Certified Life Coach. You can read her full bio on her author page, and be sure to check [...]
The K-Cup Challenge: Green Mountain FTO Espresso Blend Extra Bold
Qwowi’s sample of Green Mountain Fair Trade Organic Espresso Blend Extra Bold K-Cups (for Keurig Brewers of course) was provided by our friends at, you guessed it, Green Mountain Coffee Roasters. It seems like forever since we’ve reviewed any Green Mountain Coffee. The gap speaks not only to the number of sponsors helping me out [...]
Let them eat bread!: Finally a good gluten-free bread
As a lover of all things bread and bread-like, I was heart-broken and gutted (literally) when I learned at the age of 25 that my allergic reactions were due to wheat and gluten. This was several years ago and I was finding it very difficult to find substitutes for something as simple as toast or [...]
10 Father’s Day Gifts for Golfing Dads
With Father’s Day right around the corner you’re no doubt racking your brain trying to find the perfect gift for your golfing father or husband. Not only are we happy to provide you with this list of 10 gift ideas for the golfer in your life, but we also want to let you know that [...]
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