Disclosure: This box was received free for review purposes
Mary's Secret Ingredients, who sent me this box to review, is a new subscription box that sends unique gourmet, artisanal ingredients along with small kitchen products. Boxes are released four times a year and they are filled with artisinal goodies, designed to satisfy your palette. Boxes are $25.95 and released in April, June, September, and November. There are only 100 boxes for each season. There is no subscription commitment, you just buy the boxes you want. They also give 10% back to Feed the Children!
The Details:
The Cost: $25.95
Coupon: If you want to try Mary's Secret Ingredients, click HERE and get $16.00 off when you buy 4 boxes (1 year), just use the coupon SWEET16.
What's in the box? Boxes are filled with artisinal goodies, designed to satisfy your palette.
When do the boxes ship? Spring Box-April 25, Summer Box – June 25th, Autumn Box-Sept 25th. Winter Box -Nov 25th.
How do I pay? You can pay by credit card on the website or Paypal.
How do I cancel? You may cancel box(es) you have ordered by the 15th day of a shipping month. This courtesy gives someone else the option to purchase that box. IF YOU DO NOT CANCEL BY THE 15TH DAY OF A SHIPPING MONTH, REFUNDS CANNOT BE GRANTED.
Website: http://www.maryssecretingredients.com/
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First Look
There is an information guide included in the box.
The information guide is packed with information about not only the products, but the company as well.
Mary's Secret Ingredients sent a little letter to subscribers. This box is filled with things to “spice up your cooking”. You can go to www.lovethesecretingredient.net to get recipes, tips and information on how to use the products.
Maddy's Sweet Shop Lil' Maddies Sweet Peppermint $5.38 These are shortbread cookies that are mixed with peppermint and powdered sugar. These are light and very tasty. I can easily eat the entire bag in one sitting.
Peeled Snacks Apple Aplenty Trail Mix $7.99 I have never really liked trail mixes. Chocolate, nuts and fruit have never been my thing, until now. This is a tasty treat and is also organic. This mix is made with apples, raisins, walnuts, peanuts and dark chocolate. This was light, fresh and very good.
PaperChef Lotus Cups $7.56 These are parchment paper cups are made to hold large muffins. I want to try a breakfast muffin recipe out. I like that these are disposable, so I have fewer dishes to do.
Gran Luchito Smoked Chilli Paste $8.95: This is a medium heat chili paste that is made in Mexico. It is filled with flavors of garlic, agave, and a smoky flavor. I haven't tried this yet, but I will bring it out for taco night.
SerendipiTea Once Upon a Tea and Holiday Cheer $5.00: Once Upon a Tea is made with rooibos, apple, coco beans, peppermint, chocolate, and vanilla. Holiday Cheer is made with cinnamon, clove, orange peel, ginger, mint, cardamon and black tea.
2″ Mesh Tea Infuser Ball $3.80 My husband had one of these, but it broke. You put loose leaf tea in this, for when you put it in water.
Dutch Spirits American Era Cocktail Bitters $14.99: These cocktail bitters can be added to any cocktail, for a fun twist. This set came with three bitters: Colonial Cocktail Bitters, Boomtown Bitters, and Prohibitters. I have never used cocktail bitters, so I am going to have to look up some recipes.
Red Snapper Hot Chili Pepper Sauce $8.00 This sauce was made for soups, fish, gumbo, and chicken. It is made with cheyenne pepper, so this packs the heat.
Final Thought: This box had a total value of $52.72. I am really impressed with Mary's Secret Ingredients, This is a great kitchen/food box. I like that this box is only sent out four times a year, so you don't accumulate too many items. I am thinking this could be a great subscription for myself. I like that they include a range of food items and useful kitchen tools. If you want to try Mary's Secret Ingredients, click here and get $16.00 off when you buy 4 boxes (1 year), just use the coupon SWEET16.
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