Bringing the Pacific Northwest to you- Tique Box Review

I was thrilled to experience this box, as it is a box close to home. Tique Box is a subscription box that sends products straight from the Pacific Northwest. Tique Box graciously offered to send me a box to review, and I cannot be more excited to share it with you.

What is Tique Box?

Tique Box is a great subscription that sends amazing items from local artisans in the Portland, Oregon area, directly to you door. Cost each month is $24.95 Right now Tique Box has it’s Holiday Box for sale, that you can check out HERE.

Fall Tique Box

I take a trip to Portland, Oregon, at least once a year if not more. Portland is only a short drive for me, since I live in the Seattle, WA area. I have always loved Portland, so I was very excited to see a subscription box right in my neck of the woods, the Pacific Northwest.  And what a fantastic Box it is. This is Tique Box’s Fall Box. 

Vance Family Soy Candle $12.99

Well if there were ever a candle that I wanted to be made into a yummy drink this would be it. This Pineapple Coconut candle smells amazing. I definitely wanted to take this candle and have a drink in my hand and my feet in the sand , it transported you to a tropical island that’s for sure. 

Portland Button Works- $4

This local Portland Company makes buttons, magnets, bottle openers, etc. I think buttons are making a come back for marketing and advertising purposes. The buttons included in the Tique Box show some Portland, Oregon pride. I also think the button about rain is exactly how I feel about Seattle as well!

Pinkleton’s Curious Caramel Corn in Salted Vanilla- $8

I am surprised that I had never heard of Pinkleton’s Popcorn, but after going on their site I definitely want to order some more. This popcorn is so yummy, and extremely addictive. Pinkleton’s popcorn is made in small batches and made of the very best ingredients. Pinkleton’s popcorn also has other great sounding flavors like Orange Cardamom Scotch, Salted Vanilla, Cranberry Vanilla, Spicy Mexican Cocoa and Salted Molasses. Yummy!

Sellwood Coffee Co. -$3

I think a Pacific Northwest subscription definetly is not complete without some Pacific Northwest coffee! These coffee beans smell amazing, and while I have not grinded them yet, I am sure it makes a tasty cup of coffee. 

Saucy Beast Habango Sauce-$2

This may be a little too spicy for me, as Habenero’s are very spicy. This Saucy Beast sauce is made with smoked habanero’s and mango, and, of course, made right in Portland, Oregon. 

Portland Beard Company Beard Oil Sample-$1

I do not know anyone with a beard, but maybe a mustache. This Urban Beard Oil is made to keep those beards, and staches feeling soft. 

TICKLED PINK OPINION

I am thoughly impressed with the first Tique Box. With the influx of subscriptions that are locality based, the Tique Box has to be one of my favorites. I love that there was a variety of products, and great quality products at that. The total value of this box was around $31, and the cost of the monthly subscription is $24.95. Each one of these products shipped would cost way more than $31, so the Fall Tique Box is defintely 100% worth the cost. I am looking forward to seeing more from Tique Box, and think that this box is a perfect gift box for someone special!

What did you think of the first Fall Tique Box? If you are interested in learning more or signing up for the Winter Tique Box, you can HERE. 

Until next time…

Stay Tickled Pink,

Stephanie

New Subscription A Kitchen Box Review

I was very excited to share with you a new subscription box, A Kitchen Box with you today.  I love finding new recipes and love new gadgets to use in the kitchen, so this box was perfect for me.

What is A Kitchen Box?

A Kitchen Box is an original subscription for food lovers and home chefs who want to stay inspired. Each month A Kitchen Box will bring inspiration to your mailbox, in the hopes that that they can bring kitchen confidence, encourage brilliant cooking, and inspire you to share… a recipe, a note, a meal. “A Kitchen Box delivers the element of surprise, wrapped and shipped to your door every month!  We curate every box with a specific theme in mind, introducing you to new artisans, products, concepts, and pairings.”

Additionally, A Kitchen Box donates $1 from the sale of every box to an Oregon based non-profit, that changes the life of children.

Cost: $34.95 per month

AUGUST A KITCHEN BOX

The Cocktail Box

This box included all elements to see, taste, learn, and try to inspire surrounding cocktails. This box was full of items to help equip you for making a great cocktail.

Original A Kitchen Box Art:  Summer Bounty Postcard

This postcard was super fresh, fit in with the theme very well, and was already stamped and ready to go.

Tabasco Mini

This was a perfect addition to the box if you like a spicier version of the Bloody Mary Recipe, and it was a super cute mini.

Cocktail Muddler

I have always wanted a cocktail muddler, and now I have one.  Yay! All the great cocktail makers have a cocktail muddler! They use this to help get all the great flavors out the herbs and citrus they use in their drinks, now I can try. A Kitchen Box also gives you some great tips to use this great little gadget. Additionally this cocktail muddler is very finely made, A+ kitchen gear!

Citrus Reamer

This is a great little tool to get all the juice out of those lemons, limes or other citrus fruits. I love to have lemon water, so now I have to tool to make it easier. This also will come in hand when I am making some fresh margaritas. Again, this kitchen gear is no joke, and looks to be a very hearty citrus reamer.

Bamboo Cocktail Picks

These are the best cocktail picks ever.  These are just the coolest little picks ever. I had to show how they were packaged inside the A Kitchen Box, because it was presented very nicely!

Flour Sack Towel

This is a very hearty towel, and will be perfect for me, as I am always looking for a great towel for the kitchen.

The Recipes

This month’s A Kitchen Box came with recipes for a great Bloody Mary, which are one of my favorites, and a Ginger Beer Recipe. And they are printed and great paper stock to keep in your recipe box.  Note to self, next purchase, a Recipe box!

Salinity Finishing Salts in Lemon Ginger and Rogue’s Heavenly Blue

These salts look amazingly good. Our house does try to stay away from salts, but these Salinity finishing salts are made with the finest grey salts and organic herbs. These fit in perfect with the recipes for the Bloody Mary and Ginger Beer as well

Trevor Hanks Music Download

Always like to try out new music.

TICKLED PINK OPINION: I really love new and creative boxes like A Kitchen Box. I think that they have curated a fun and innovative way to get people into the kitchen. I love how everything really tied together very well, which helped to really support A Kitchen Box's theme for the month. Additionally, I was very impressed with the correspondence  A Kitchen Box team showed, it really was exceptional. They had a little snafu with the Unpacking card, but was quickly resolved  with some very timely e-mail correspondence with the subscribers. I must give it to the team with A Kitchen Box, not only was the box great,  two thumbs up,  but the presentation of this box was over the top. I loved each little aspect of this box, and cannot wait to see more from A Kitchen Box. I am now ready to get into the kitchen and mix me some yummy cocktails!

If you would like to experience A Kitchen Box for yourself you can find out more information and sign up HERE? Are you ready to unpack your next A Kitchen Box?

Until next time…

Stay Tickled Pink,

Stephanie