Zojirushi pressure IH rice cooker NW-JEC launch event

I was invited to Zojirushi pressure IH rice cooker NW-JEC launch event. I never thought I would take a new rice cooker home and other goodies, and I've been thinking I want a new rice cooker. I have been using Tiger rice cooker for probably 20 years. It never broke and still works fine, but I think it's time to change to the new one.

I love how this rice cooker has many menu options. Menu settings include white (regular, soft, softer, firm, and firmer), umami, mixed, sushi, Jasmine, porridge, congee, brown, GABA brown, steel-cut oatmeal, quick white, and quick Jasmine.

Check my Instagram page for videos:

https://www.instagram.com/p/CepgwOArMG-/

https://www.zojirushi.com/app/product/nwjec

 

urth box subscription box for healthy, vegan snacks

UrthBox subscription contains GMO-free foods, snacks & beverages. Available in classic, gluten-free, vegan, and diet. 

Unboxing video on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/p/Cehu9IIpgb7/

$10 off discount code: vegasandfood22⁠

https://www.urthbox.com/

 

REGARD magazine Summer Issue Release Party with a VIP Red Carpet Recap

I was invited to REGARD magazine Summer Issue Release Party Presented by BURN180

celebration supports Slavery Free World https://www.slaveryfreeworld.org/ foundation because REGARD cares.

Here's the link to complete photos:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1nT5vKA07i6YrY4zkWD-AA5wKZWvayA6t?usp=sharing

Here's the link to my Instagram post:

https://www.instagram.com/p/Cem4raepiUo/

The guests enjoyed hand-crafted tequila cocktails by TEPOZAN and some light bites were provided by the Sofitel hotel bar lounge (which I missed most of them).

Attendance: Tricia Helfer, Sofia Ali, Nicky Whelan, Edward James Olmos, Caitlin O’Connor, Elizabeth Mitchell, Christopher Gorham, Shannon Dang, Alex Meneses, Michael Rosenbaum, Dr. TJ Tsay, Farrah Abraham, Karlee Perez, Christian Ganiere, Jay Ellis, Andrea Bernholtz, Steve Cederquist, Alyssa de Boisblanc, Melissa L. Williams, Chef Ryan Rondeno, Co- Founder of Burn180 Dan Markel and Co-Founder/ Inventor of Burn180 Todd Wittenbrock and many more. 

About Regard Magazine: REGARD is a leading digital fashion and lifestyle magazine founded in February 2010 by celebrity fashion photographer, Dimitry Loiseau, and celebrity hair and makeup artist, Valerie Noble. REGARD is the number one source for beauty, fashion, and everyone’s favorite faces. 

About BURN180: PRO Fitness Concepts releases the BURN180 universal resistance band system, with its patent pending re-positionable suction cup plate, that elevates resistance band training to the Pro Athlete Level with a next-generation compact system designed for use anywhere, anytime, by anyone.

The VIP gift bag was filled with high-end skincare items, by High On Love and Vitabrid C¹².

Manda superfood and superdrink

Manda superfoods are made of 53 quality ingredients that will help nourish your body and improve your immune system. No additives, only nutrition and organic, energy-boosting ingredients are used, crafted specially by masters of fermentation from Japan. ⁠ ⁠ Manda promotes improved digestion, immunity, glowy skin, and the efficient ability to detox. ⁠ ⁠ 

SUPERFOOD is syrup type and it's pretty sweet. SUPERDRINK is powder type and you mix with liquid or add to your smoothie. Taste just like green tea and is delicious. ⁠

https://www.mandawellness.com/⁠ ⁠ 
 

Bokksu Japanese snacks subscription box

Just received some goodies from Bokksu. I received Bokksu Tanjoubi birthday box! How fun! ⠀

 

Bokksu is a premium Japanese snack box subscription service that delivers original assortments of Japanese snacks and tea pairings. Every month you'll receive a box with a different theme! The snacks will be always different: it's a gourmet journey through Japan every month! The box is shipped straight from Japan and free shipping to the U.S! ⠀ ⠀ 

Use my coupon code to get $15 discount on your first purchase: VEGASANDFOOD ⠀ 

https://bit.ly/3KM3RvT ⠀

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OMG! Pretzels snacks

Have you ever tried OMG! Pretzels?

It's sweet and savory gourmet sourdough pretzels nuggets created by a mother/daughter team. They have 8 different flavors. I tried sweet & salty, and lemon pepper flavors. Lemon pepper has strong pepper flavors. I personally like sweet & salty flavor more than lemon pepper. It's very addictive. 

https://omgpretzels.com/

Also available on Amazon

Cooking with Harvest of the sea seafood medley

Bring a seafood meal restaurant style to your dinner table that is ready-to-cook in 5 minutes. 

It contains Asian shrimp, Indian-wild-caught calamari, Argentine scallops, and Canadian Prince Edward Island blue mussels. It’s keto, paleo and Mediterranean diet-friendly. 

I thought about making seafood pasta, but I was in the mood for Asian food so I made Korean-style tofu and seafood soup. I didn't take photos but I also made seafood fried rice too. This seafood medley is really convenient, and I really love it. 

Seafood Medley is available at Costco in the Bay Area and San Diego, California along with Texas. 

https://www.harvestsea.com/seafood-medley
 

 

Congo Tropicals plantain chips and chocolate

I received Congo salted plantain chips and organic costa rica dark chocolate. 

Congo chips are all-natural, 0g trans fat, and gluten-free. I usually like to add banana chips to my fruits bowl but since it's salted, I like to eat this as it is. Good snack. I also enjoyed chocolate. Chocolate is known fact that chocolate is loaded with nutrients. Made in Costa Rica from the finest cacao beans. It's very smooth and delicious. I enjoy eating one piece either in the morning or at late night when I get hungry. My stomach gets satisfied. 

About Congo Tropicals:

Bring fresh produce straight to your doorstep. Delivered straight from Central America and the tropical islands near the Equator, you can receive fresh exotic fruits year-round. Congo Tropicals is here to bring fresh fruit, vegetables and snacks straight to your doorstep. 

https://congotropicals.com/

 

 

Just like Home pasta sauce

I'd like to share "Just like home" pasta sauce. 

Made with natural ingredients, "Just Like Home" offers an amazing array of flavors. Family recipes have inspired these flavors. You can taste the sauce the moment you open the jar. When you buy a jar of Just Like Home, twenty-five cents is donated to local homeless shelters throughout the U.S. 

It's available in 6 flavors; Buttery Marinara, Mushroom Cabernet, Zesty Tomato Basil & Cheese, N.Y. Lip-Smackin’ Garlic, Chicago-Style Bolognese, and Sweet Potato Pomodoro.

I made penne pasta with sweet potato pomodoro, sausage, and vegan meatballs. The sauce was tasty and I can't wait to use different flavors!

https://eatjustlikehome.com/

 

Splendid Spoon immunity-boosting meals

Splendid Spoon is an online delivery service that offers vegan, gluten-free, and GMO-free meals, smoothies, and juices.

I recently received Splendid Spoon immunity-boosting meals. It also came with their new immunity shot, an immunity-supporting shot with a superfood punch from elderberries.

All smoothies and cold-press juices were delicious. Smoothies and juices are my favorite thing to order from Splendid Spoon. I normally don't like to eat greens but I like drinking green smoothies and juices and it's a delicious way to take your veggies into the body. 

https://splendidspoon.com/
 

Just microwave for 2-3 minutes and ready to serve. The portion looks small but after eating halfway, I was full and I couldn't finish eating all. 

I like adding this coconut curry to cauliflower potato chowder. It was good.