Sir Kensington's and b.good Giveaway

I have quite the fun giveaway for you today - just in time for BBQ season!

The folks at Sir Kensington's reached out to me a few weeks ago and asked if I'd be down to sample some of their all-natural condiments. Based out of New York City, Sir Kensington's condiments are non-GMO, boast only real, legible ingredients, and their ketchup - unlike the "big guys" - has no high fructose corn syrup.

Sir Kensington's products are sold at stores like Whole Foods and Formaggio Kitchen, as well as restaurants throughout the United States - like b.good.

b.good in Harvard Square.

B.good's goal is to make fast food "real" by having their food be made by people...not factories.

I visited the b.good in Harvard Square for lunch last week and decided to try a Cousin Oliver veggie burger ($6.59), topped with lettuce, tomato, onions, and Chef Tony's homemade pickles (on a whole wheat bun). I also got a side of hand-cut fries ($2.99).

For dipping the fries in (and, later, smearing on my burger), I got a few cups of Sir Kensington's Classic Ketchup.

The homemade veggie burger was chock-full of black beans and corn, and it was nicely crisp on the outside. The size of the burger was also ideal - filling enough, but not unnecessarily large. The well-seasoned, non-greasy French fries were also spot-on.

Most importantly, the ketchup was quite incredible. I've had "all-natural," homemade ketchups before that just don't have the nostalgic consistency of the ketchup we're all used to. But Sir Kensington's ketchup has that smooth, thick texture while possessing a fresh tomato flavor - without all of that extra sugar. The ketchup was also ideally salty, but not too salty that it could still pair well with b.good's fries. 

So, are you interested in trying Sir Kensington's condiments (and b.good) for yourself? The friendly folks at Sir Kensington's are giving a mixed four-pack of their condiments + a $25 gift card to b.good (valid at any location) to one lucky EE reader!

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The four-pack includes what's pictured above: Sir Kensington's Classic Mayonnaise, Chipotle Mayonnaise, Classic Ketchup, and Spiced Ketchup.

To enter, simply leave a comment on this post about how you'd incorporate Sir Kensington's condiments in your cookouts this summer. I'll pick a winner Thursday (5/1) morning. (Please note: this giveaway is open to U.S. residents only). 

Good luck!

My meal at b.good was complimentary. All opinions are my own.

This giveaway is now closed.

Spring Natural Kitchen in NYC

Whew! What a whirlwind weekend. It started off toasting to my brother’s 30th birthday in New Hampshire, followed by me meeting Z and our friends in NYC for the third day of Electric Zoo and some New York City sightseeing.

My bum foot survived the festival – barely – but it was worth every minute of the show. Come Monday, however, Z and I were both exhausted, and my interest in walking anywhere was at about 0%. We were meeting Z’s cousin and her boyfriend in the Upper West Side for brunch, so we decided to take a taxi there. Z was in the mood for a salad (a.k.a. detoxification), so his cousin suggested Spring Natural Kitchen.

Since we were still on “vacation,” I started with a Bloody Mary (I didn’t jot down the price, but their cocktails, on average, cost $12).

The bloody mary had just the right amount of kick, and the two plump olives were a welcome garnish. 

For my entrée, I went with the Egg White Omelet ($11), made with vegetable ratatouille, and served with baby greens and a whole wheat, morning glory-like muffin.

The omelet was wonderfully fluffy and chocked full of fresh vegetables. It was a bit underseasoned – and our table lacked salt and pepper shakers – but the flavors from the vegetables and the well-dressed greens on the side helped to save the bland egg whites. The muffin was clearly homemade, and just the right size to enjoy alongside an already-filling breakfast.

Overall, we had a great meal at Spring Natural Kitchen. If you ever find yourself near the Upper West Side neighborhood, I highly suggest checking this place out for brunch or lunch (a few of my dining companions got lunch dishes, and they looked spectacular). 

How did you spend your Labor Day Weekend?

'The Book of Mormon' and NYC

I traveled to New York City this past weekend with Z and his family to see the Broadway show "The Book of Mormon." The musical, albeit insanely offensive, was incredibly hilarious. Trey Parker (one of the creators of the show), Tom Hanks and Phil Donahue were even in the audience. It was a fantastic, star-studded evening. The show is allegedly sold out through September - but if you can get tickets, and if you have a sense of humor, I highly recommend you see this musical.

In addition to the show, some other highlights from our weekend included a Crumbs Bake Shop sighting...

Day drinking in Midtown, complete with fried food and Yuengling on tap...

As well as an amazing dinner at The National, craft brews at The Stag's Head, and eating New York pizza at 3 a.m. The weekend wasn't very economical, but it was a fantastic weekend regardless, and Z's family was generous enough to treat us to many meals, the show itself, and a night stay at the W. I am one lucky lady, and thoroughly enjoyed the weekend. The best part? I got to spend solid quality time with family and friends.

How was your weekend?