The Sampling: Recent Episodes

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Join us as we sample products from up and coming food and beverage companies and tell you the good from the bad, the sweet from the salty to help you on your next trip to the grocery store.

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Coming at you, in between seasons, with something new. The people asked for shorter episodes and segments and we are here for you. Enjoy our first nibbling in a 1 minute review of Tama Tea. 10/10 do not recommend. 

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Join us for the season 1 finale where we answer some of your questions, talk about what we’ve learned, our favorite products and a look ahead to season 2. Also this week our guest, Daniel, provides his years of knowledge and experience to supplement our lack of years of experience and answers questions we can’t. Season 2 will begin soon. Follow our social media for updates and keep an eye out for some quick samples in between seasons. 

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This week we are fulfilling our sweet tooth and sampling chocolate made by Chef Thomas Keller sweetened with plant fibers. Half the calories and all the flavor. Submit questions for the season finale next week on instagram. 

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Righteous Gelato is a phoenix of an ice cream company rising from the ashes literally and they have found some righteous success in recent years. A come back story has never tasted so sweet. Come sample Chocolate Peanut Butter Gelato and Mango Pineapple Sorbet with us! 

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This smoked salmon blew our minds. Get some bagels and cream cheese or crackers or just a fork and try some of this fish. It literally melts in your mouth. Maybe it is something in the water...

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Today we are traveling back to our youth and trying a new taste on some old classics with SZZL sparkling tea. His flavors got our lips smacking’! Come sample with us. 

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Join us as on this thirsty Thursday as we sip the Sober Carpenter White Ale. This beer will have you feeling ready to chop down a tree and still be sober enough to work a chainsaw. Is the price right and will we buy it? Listen to find out. 

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This week we are drinking a mocktail for sober January (yes we realize it is currently  February) from Clever Mocktails. This refreshing mojito has us thinking of warmer weather and summer bbqs. Mocktails don’t have to be boring but if you do find mocktails boring this would honestly make a great mixer.  All the flavors you expect from a mojito in a 12 oz can. 

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Join us this week as we try Yolele chili, onion and lime chips. This company uses fonio grain to not only to make a delicious chip but also help fight monocropping and support farmers in West Africa. Also we challenge Lays to send us a full bag of chips. 

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This week we tackle the food waste crisis and try to get our glow up  by trying ReHarvest Smoothie Pops. 

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Join us as we sample Happy Being and drink approximately 2 million blueberries.