Friday, April 27, 2012

Hide the Spinach! Olivieri Review & Giveaway

If there's one thing more difficult for me than getting my 3 year old to tidy her room at first request (or 2nd or 3rd... without a bribe), it's getting her to eat her veggies. 
Sadly, she has already decided that anything colourful or that may look like a vegetable is not going to the "party in her tummy."

This is the part of motherhood that requires you to think-outside-the-box and get all creative when preparing meals.  Lucky for me, I have a very ingenious way of thinking. But unfortunately, my daughter has inherited my investigative skills and can smell and see vegetables a mile away. Hiding food is near impossible, unless done well and of course, whatever it's hiding in, has to taste great.

Upon perusing the cheeses/deli and fresh food section at my local grocers, I came upon Olivieri's selection of pastas and sauces.  It instantly sparked my attention considering my family is big on pasta, especially my discriminating toddler, so I thought I'd give it a shot.
Was I a tad skeptical? Yes. The last time I purchased ready-to-prepare sauces and pasta, it tasted like the canned variety.  Not a fan at all. 

I know my little girl loves ravioli, so I picked up the Spinach and Cheese Ravioli and the Rosé Sauce (we love rosé).
It was quick and easy to make: Boil the pasta for 3-4 minutes in water, drain and add ready-made sauce, voila! And it tasted GOOD!
Ever since, this has been our choice for quick pasta dinners that tasted pure gourmet.

My Rosé Sauce was sold out so we tried Rustic Pomodoro this time & still just as good!  
I love that the pasta is fresh and made with all natural ingredients. This gives me peace of mind knowing my family is not consuming artificial preservatives and other junk.


And you know what's the best thing about this? My daughter is eating spinach and doesn't even notice. In fact, she absolutely loves Olivieri's Spinach & Cheese Ravioli - one of her faves!

"These can go to the party in my tummy!"

Doesn't that look appetizing? Wait until you smell it! 
And you know what's even more awesome? They also have their very own garlic bread too! Unfortunately my local grocers didn't have it, so I'm on the search! I love me some garlic bread.

I'd like to give you, my reader, an opportunity to try Olivieri products for yourself.  Believe me, this will be sure to satisfy even the most discerning of taste buds.

DINNER'S ON ME!
I'm giving away a pair of Olivieri coupons redeemable for FREE products so you can pick what you like and try it at home!
Just fill out entry form via rafflecopter and win!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

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Disclosure: I am a member of the Maple Leaf Foods Connects program. I received an incentive for my participation. However, all opinions and ideas shared on this blog are my very own.

53 comments:

Cheryl Wells said...

I love white sauces so my favourite is the classic fettucini alfredo! Love that they also offer that as well. Can't wait to try it!

Julia @AskMamaMOE said...

I love past with rosee sauce, so decandent! And something the little ones enjoy too. What a great giveaway :)

Cassandra said...

I love pasta, usually make it everyweek, love a good rose sauce with it :)

Glogirl said...

I love a Creamy Garlic Bacon Penne dish that I make.

Bree said...

Lasagna or A pesto dish

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Manda said...

I like pasta with cream sauce.

Lee-Ann said...

I love cheese tortellini

LJ said...

Any kind with cheese!
Laura snookie_pooathotmaildotcom

Sara said...

Favorite pasta is the fettuccine alfredo! lol!

Anonymous said...

I love anything that is creamy and has lots of cheese.

flowerchild said...

I love spaghetti and meatballs
thanks
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Andrea said...

Anything with cheese is fine by me!!

femmedeviant said...

The spinach & cheese is my favorite too! And my little boy loves it just as much!

Maggie D said...

I love Chicken Alfredo! yum yum! :)

Nikki OConnor MrsGraham said...

I love Olivieris Mushroom and white wine sauce over any of the olivieri pasta with chicken. I will toss in frozen broccoli or frozen veggies as well and it tastes so good!

Karolyn said...

I love the four cheese tortaleni. mmmmmmm

Karla Hynes said...

I love anything with Alfredo Sauce!

Unknown said...

Love fettucini alfredo.. its my favorite...

Anonymous said...

I love chicken cabonara.....

Anonymous said...

i always like acreamy pasta....

Amy said...

anything cheesy!

Fanterra said...

Any pasta with no mushrooms but has a great sauce and of course cheese.
mmmm Im getting hungry.

rhm1974 said...

I love ravioli!!!

Anonymous said...

have to say my fav is lasagne

Debrah Burga said...

I love fresh pasta with alfredo sauce

Mary Sawyer said...

spinach & cheese is my fav

Jiannyia said...

Love love love me a meat sauce, something tomato-y and cheesy with some hearty meat, yum!

Laura Ross-Giroux said...

I love all their pastas and so easy to make when I'm in a hurry.

kluescher said...

My kids love any pasta. Just had cannoli this week. Really good

ccandth said...

love fresh pasta with red sauce and chicken breast

Carmen said...

spinach and cheese ROCKS!!!!!!

Katie Klinksiek said...

My favorite pasta is the fettuccine alfredo!

Shawna Powell said...

My fav pasta dish is by far good old spaghetti and meatballs... I make my meatballs with ground beef and ground pork, throw in some parm and spices, then I brown them and throw them right into the sauce... soooo good!

Luvlylady31 said...

I love a penne dish I make

Punker101 said...

lasagna! :) mmmmmm

Carmen said...

well i got as far as leaving my comment above and it kicked me out of the system. now i cant enter :(

Anonymous said...

My fav is always gonna be home made Mac and cheese :-)

Anonymous said...

lasagna with garlic toast. mmmmm I'm hungry!!

Alissa Burch said...

Lasagna. Or any kind of angel hair pasta with chicken parm.. Yup.

Jeanette said...

Spaghetti/meatballs

Barb Lawrence said...

Shrimp Tortellini with Creamy Pesto,blackened catfish with cajun tartar sauce, side of broccoli- yum!

Barb said...
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Cassie said...

anything alfredo...mmmm

Anonymous said...

My good ol' fav is spaghetti and meat sauce :)

Cindy S. said...

lasagna

Dawn C said...

I am a fan of the Chicken, Bacon and Cheese Sacchettini with the Alfredo sauce however because I have a child with ASD who is very picky about foods and hates all vegetables I also like the cheese and spinach ravioloi because he thinks it is parsley. Anything green and leafy I tell him is parsley because it is the one and only green leafy thing that I can get him to eat once I told him "it is only for decoration and has no taste"...ooops! : )

Anonymous said...

The best kind of pasta is free. Would love to win!!!!!

Michelle Louie said...

Mine would have to be any plain spaghetti with marinara and can't forget the feta!

Jennifer Dunn said...

MMM Love pasta and love free :)

le p said...

I love any kind of pasta with meat and a fresh red sauce.

Nikki Oconnor MrsGraham said...

I love olivieri 3 cheese tortellini with my italian meatballs and baby spinich salad on the side. My girl loves spinich more than lettuce!

Anonymous said...

I love Oliveri and so does my grandson. He is one and this is fantastic for a quick an d healthy meal!!

Unknown said...

They look so good in the picture!

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