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Hippeas- Give Peas a Chance

One of my favorite things about being a food and fitness blogger is trying new products and sharing them with my peeps. Today, I invite you to “Give Peas a Chance!” More specifically, Hippeas™, a line of organic chickpea puffs that have me shouting “Power to the Peaple”.

Hippeas™organic chickpea puffs are absolutely delightful.  All six flavors are yummy with something for every taste bud. Flavors include: Far Out Fajita, Vegan White Cheddar, Maple Haze, Pepper Power, Sriracha Sunshine and Happenin’ Hickory. My favorites are the Far Out Fajita, Vegan White Cheddar and Sriracha Sunshine.

Bragging rights galore

Beyond being Certified Organic, these tasty little lovelies are gluten free, vegan, kosher, allergen free and non-GMO. Also, they have 3 grams of fiber, 4 grams of protein and just 130 calories in a one ounce serving.  I am wowed and know you will be too.

So, Why Chickpeas 

According to many experts, plant-based products hold a huge spot in the current market and expected to grow tremendously.  Our friend the chickpea is one of the shining stars in the industry.

Did you know that Chickpeas release nitrogen back into the soil?

For Farmers, growing this legume is giving back to Mother Earth. They are more affordable to grow than many other plants, taking minimal water, care and they grow pretty quickly.

Perennial chickpeas are also a fundamental source of nutrition in animal feed as they are high sources of energy and protein for livestock.

How HIPPEAS pays it forward

HIPPEAS believes that “tastes good” and “do good” are two philosophies that should go hand in hand – that is why they’ve partnered with Farm Africa, a charity working to end hunger and bring wealth to rural eastern Africa. For each pack sold, the brand will donate a portion of sales to support farmers in eastern Africa to grow themselves out of poverty, helping them build a more prosperous life for themselves and their families.    Courtesy of HIPPEAS™ and prnewswire.com

READY TO ENTER  

Enter to win a Hippeas reusable gift bag filled to the brim with Hippeas delicious snacks. Get excited, this gift bag has plenty to share with friends.

Simply follow the rules to enter below.

 

 

Contest Rules:

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  • Like this photo on our page
  • Follow our page @mysagegourmet
  • Comment on this pic and tag a Friend
  • Use hashtags #mysagegourmet  and #hippeas_snacks

Easy chick-peasy. Winner will be announced on July 10th, Good luck from My Sage Gourmet

DISCLAIMER–As a food and fitness blogger, I often receive free samples to review but I am never paid for my opinions. The views expressed here are based solely on personal experience with the products and my interactions with the company’s staff. Your experiences and sentiments may differ from my own.

 

Lovers of craft brew know that a good beer fresh out of the tap is a joyful experience. And we love exploring new breweries. If you’re a brew lover like me, and you probably are if you’re reading this, I have news for you. Something new and wonderful is brewing in this neck of the woods.

What is it about craft beer that makes it so unique? Seekers of a good brew are so passionate about it, some are actually inspired to become brew masters themselves. Establishing a brewery in Southern California can be tricky business, though. Logistics are stricter in some places than others. Many businesses are buried before they even have a chance to get off the ground. Los Angeles is a good example of that. Fortunately, that’s not the case in Ventura and Orange Counties where breweries are a booming business.

This weekend, we found a tasty gem in Moorpark, CA, the Enegren Brewing Company.

The first thing we noticed was how inviting the place is. Housed in an industrial space hidden away from the street, the open space layout creates a very relaxed vibe. And even though the decor is sparse and industrial, it’s also warm and inviting. On one side of the room are two rows of gleaming brew tanks that honor the brew masters’ families. Each tank is named after a parent or spouse.

Although the place was busy, ample seating was available. We had our choice to sit at the bar, a long community-style table or one of the few more intimate 4-top tables.

Service was quick, and the brew staff was both knowledgeable and proud of their beer, as they should be. The variety of choices is vast enough to please any brew fan.

Flight pours are both generous and reasonably priced, and everything on my flight was impressively flavorful.

The Enegren Brewing Company is a must for brew lovers.

Be sure to check their calendar for special events. Different food trucks are available Wednesday through Sunday and sometimes they have live music.

Recommended

The Dun Cow Milk Stout  (on nitro) – So smooth, not to be missed!


The Lightest One, a German-Style Helles Lager – Easy drinking


Golden Spur Saison – Clean and fresh


Valkyrie, a German-Style Amber known as Altbier – Old school taste!

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Enegren Brewing Company