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Kanzi Apples: Not Just For Apple Day

Nicki CawoodOctober 25, 2019

Kanzi Apples kindly sent me 6 apples and an apple divider so that I could try this brand out for myself and decide whether I wanted to write a blog post about them. Clearly I did.

There were apples everywhere you looked recently thanks to Happy National Apple Day. I like national recognition days but I sometimes worry that after the hype is over the awareness wanes too quickly. This is why I have waited until today to write about apples in generally and Kanzi apples specifically.

I’ve always thought that apples get something of a raw deal when it comes to fruit bowl fame. Everyone gets all excited about blueberries, tropical fruits and anything a little different. Meanwhile, the humble Kanzi apple sits quietly and confidently, ready for us to pick them up for our next snack. I’m sorry folks but I’ll take a Kanzi over other fruit any day.

A Kanzi Apple a Day Keeps the Doctor Away

We’ve all heard that phrase before. The truth is, for me at least, it’s all true. I am diabetic and have IBS (a winning combination says no-one) so fruit can be something of an issue for me. An apple, however, offers just the right amount of healthy goodness, is tasty and fills a gap. It is an apple I reach for if I’m tempted to snack as it is by far the healthiest and the cheapest choice.

Packed with antioxidants, flavanoids, and dietary fibre, apples are great for digestion and are attributed to being a good fruit for those watching their cholesterol.

Quick and Easy Kanzi Apples

I’m a copywriter. I could write you reams about the many benefits of apples but to be honest, in this crazy busy world we live in one of the greatest benefits of choosing a Kanzi Apple is that they are so easy. Grab and go. Throw one in your bag. School snacks and packed lunches. Literally no prep unless you decide to go all fancy. We’re busy and so having a grab and eat snack that is healthy is a quicker, easier and healthier choice.

Enjoy Kanzi Apple in So Many Ways

Other than the usual grab, eat and enjoy way of eating a Kanzi snack, Kanzi apples may be enjoyed in a variety of ways. One of my favourite ways at the moment is with peanut butter. Not the sugar-filled, crunchy stuff, the smooth and wholesome variety. I slice up the apples, smear them with peanut butter and am good to go. This is a very healthy and filling snack. Double apple slices with cheese, dried fruits, chop into cereal or put on top of porridge. We’ve done all of this and more. Make sure that you give some of these a go.

Why Kanzi Apples?

At around £2 for a pack of 6 apples, this variety, available in Tesco, Sainsburys and more are reasonably priced. A cross between the Braeburn and Gala varieties they are juicy and boast a balanced sweet and sour taste. Not too sweet, not too sour, they are just right. A nice size, being not too big or small Kanzi apples simply tick all the fruit-eating boxes.

Click below to see how Kanzi Apples surprised apple fans recently. Very clever! Don’t forget to leave me your favourite ways to enjoy an apple snack in the comments.

In Family Time, Food, General

Papa John’s Pizza Virgins

Nicki CawoodJune 17, 2019

What do you think will make my children do anything? I mean anything from tidying rooms to doing homework to being silent for a (limited) period of time. Is it screen time? What about pocket money? Do I need to employ The Mum Look? No, I need to dangle the promise of pizza in front of their eyes. We’ve tried many pizza places and restaurants with varying success and next up on our hit list is Papa John’s.

I hadn’t realised until very recently that there was a Papa John’s in Harrogate. In fact, they are all over the place. None of us has ever been, though I’m reliably informed by a friend that it will make all of the other pizzerias pale into insignificance. Now that I know that there is a branch not too far away I’ve been doing my research.

Where Does Papa John’s Come From?

Papa John’s pizza restaurant is a franchise business and was founded in the US. Their headquarters are in Kentucky and according to the internet (what would we do without it?), it is the fourth biggest pizza delivery chain in the whole of the USA. The USA is vast, which makes that a heck of an area and customer base to cover.

What Do They Offer

Let’s face it. There are a lot of pizza shops around. There are cafe’s and restaurants who offer pizza and on top of that, there are hundreds of cook at home options. Why do I think that Papa John’s, therefore, would be a good fit for my family?

From a world of mouth perspective, I’m hearing great things. Really great things! I’m hearing about fresh ingredients, allergies and intolerances catered for, fab staff and clean premises. That’s a darn good start for me.

The Menu

If you pop onto the website and put in your postcode you are directed to your local Papa John’s. We’re planning a day out in Knaresborough soon so nipping into Harrogate which is our nearest one won’t be a hardship. Menus are fairly general in terms of what you can order but I imagine some things might be specific to the place you visit or the place you order from for delivery. The menu items look awesome. There isn’t a children’s menu but there are small pizzas (9.5”) and sides so we could easily customise that to suit our two. To be fair they would probably choose something from the adult menu (hollow legs, I feel a growth spurt coming on).

I’m a bit of an awkward so and so when it comes food. I’m diabetic and dairy free which makes carb-heavy meals and cheese a no go. That’s a pain for someone who loves pizza. Thankfully the vegan menu is pretty good and includes the vegan Sheese® which means that I can have pizza (I don’t have to eat a massive one!), sides (this pleases me) and a pud! There’s a good range of drinks for us all to enjoy so as far as I’m concerned it’s a winner.

What About You?

We are definitely big food fans! What about you? Have you been to a Papa John’s? Are there any special items I should know about? The meal deals look good so I’ll definitely be looking at those. My last question, and it’s an important one. What is your favourite pizza? Mine is ham and pineapple, just so you know.