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The Tasteful Pantry, who kindly sent me over this box to review, is a brand new subscription box for your “free-from” dietary needs. Each Treat Box contains 5-7 individual-size sweet and salty snacks, customized for the ‘free-from’ preferences you provide during the check-out process for your first order. Options include “gluten-free”, “vegan”, “dairy-free”, “soy-free” and “nut-free”. You can select from one or more of the “free-from” options or can select “none” to try a sampling of treats.
The Tasteful Pantry ships via USPS, which of course I love. And it doesn’t hurt that their box is adorable too!
While I knew the idea behind The Tasteful Pantry, I didn’t know exactly what I’d be receiving. The first looks from brand new boxes are the best. It’s so exciting to discover a brand new box!
The information cards are packaged in a little envelope and include product information and also nutritional information. I don’t have any “free-from” restrictions, so I requested a mixed box and received the following:
~Angie’s Kettle Corn: I have had this before and it’s delicious. I am saving this because I am going to pack it in L’s lunch box this week. And yes, I noticed the “Sell By” date has passed. However, thanks to this article, I have also realized that doesn’t mean all that much.
~IPS Egg White Chips – Barbeque: I wasn’t expecting much from these chips. Egg white chips? Gross. However, I tried them and they are delicious. No, I’m not kidding. They are seriously better than bbq popchips.
~JumpStart Apple Bar: I opened this to try during the Emmy’s last night and was expecting to find kind of a mushy bar. BUT, it was really good. It was almost granola like. I was very very impressed by this and will totally pick up more. I would have never bought this on my own because, yeah, it doesn’t look all that appetizing! But it’s good. I swear.
~Enjoy Life Beach Bash Seed & Fruit Mix: I am going to give this to B in one of his lunches, or save it for a snack on the plane (VEGAS) for him. It’s basically trail mix, with seeds instead of nuts. Oh and without m&m’s ;).
~WOW Chocolate Chip Cookie: I don’t believe I have ever had a wheat-free and gluten-free cookie, but WOW, now I want more! This was probably one of the best packaged cookies I have ever had. Gluten-free or not. Delicious!
~Beanfields Bean & Rice Chips – Nacho: I bought some guacamole for these today and I can’t wait to test out the combo. I’ve had them alone, but I think this will make it even better.
I didn’t do a cost breakdown on The Tasteful Pantry because it gets difficult with snacks and treats and determining shipping and all that fun stuff.
The Tasteful Pantry Treat Box starts at $21.99/month and can be ordered here. You can also shop in their store where you can use the coupon code “ROASM5OFF15” to save $5 off your purchase of $15 or more! (expires on 12/31/13).
What are your thoughts on it? Do you have a “free-from” diet requirement? Have you never tried any of these items?
