I Spy Giveaway

It’s Thursday, which mean it’s time for another Torn Ranch “I Spy” giveaway. Can you spy the Torn Ranch item described in the riddle below? Check out our website to see if you can find it!

I am one of a kind – my name has no rhyme

 A slice of sunshine, I taste truly divine

 Whole or in wedges, I’m good to eat

But dipped in chocolate, I’m a truly tasty treat!

This week’s winner will receive one of our Tea Infused Chocolate Bars. Choose from Orange and Black Tea Infused Milk Chocolate, Masala and Black Tea Infused Milk Chocolate, Ginger and Green Tea Infused Milk Chocolate, Jasmine and Green Tea Infused Milk Chocolate, or Green Tea Infused Dark Chocolate.

Disclaimer: Only one (1) prize per household within a six (6) month period

Fruit and Nut Bars

Image from Greatist.com

February is all about the sweet stuff. Because of Valentine’s Day, candy is everywhere! It can often be hard to resist the urge indulge, especially when you’re constantly being tempted. It’s especially difficult when you’re facing the mid-afternoon slump at work—when you’re craving a sweet pick-me-up, it’s easy to reach for a cookie or a piece of candy. While we highly encourage treating yourself to some high-quality treats every now and again (or even every day!), it’s also good to have healthier options on hand.

These fruit and nut bars make a yummy, good-for-you snack that will help you power through your day while also satisfying your sweet tooth. They’re packed with protein, omega-3s, and fiber, and are light on sugar, so you can feel great about what you’re eating. They’re easy to make, and easy to carry, so you can slip one into your lunch bag or purse every day to tide you over when hunger hits. And the best part? Torn Ranch’s premium dried fruits and nuts are perfect additions! Buy a Spa Tray, a Deluxe Nut Trio, or one of our other gourmet fruit and nut trays, and use their delicious contents to take these bars to the next level! 

Ingredients:

1/3 cup whole-wheat flour (or use oat flour to make it gluten-free)

1/8 teaspoon baking soda

1/3 cup packed brown sugar

3 cups dried fruit (such as our California Dates, Pears, and Turkish Apricots, although you could use any assortment that you’d like)

1 ½ cups of nuts (such as our Jumbo Almonds, Jumbo Cashews, and California Colossal Pistachios – or even some of our Mashuga Nuts)

1 egg

(You could also add in a handful of Trail Mix for an extra kick of flavor).

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Line an 8-by-8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, or coat with nonstick spray.

2. Coarsely chop fruit and nuts until pieces are about the same size.

3. Whisk flour, baking soda, and baking powder together in a large bowl until combined. Add brown sugar, fruit, and nuts, and mix until the fruit and nuts are coated in the flour mixture.

4. In a separate bowl, beat the egg with the vanilla until it’s frothy and thick.

5. Stir egg into flour mixture until evenly mixed.

6. Spread mixture into the pan, using a spatula to smooth out the top.

7. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until golden brown.

Enjoy!

Recipe from Greatist

I Spy Giveaway

Happy Valentine’s Day, everyone! In today’s “I Spy,” we’re giving away something sweet in honor of the holiday. Read the clue below and check out our website to see if you can “spy” the item:

This gift has the element of surprise

It’ll deceive even the sharpest eyes

They’ll be expecting brown pages

And words passed down through the ages

But under the cover (it’s leather-bound)

A stash of goodies can be found!

This week’s winner will receive a canister of Torn Ranch’s Spicy Dark Chocolate. These 6 disks of our signature dark chocolate spiced with Italian chili pepper will certainly spice things up, and are a great way to bring a little heat to your day in the middle of winter!

Disclaimer: Only one (1) prize per household within a six (6) month period

Give Your Valentine Something Sweet!

Next week is Valentine’s Day! Scratching your head over what to get that special someone? Given that we’re in the sweets business, we thought that this week, we’d give you some tips for what to give your sweetheart.

One of the best things about Torn Ranch treats is that they’re about as far from your typical box of chocolates as you can get. As you may know, all of our products are of the highest possible quality.  We use only the best ingredients, like ethically sourced and sustainably-farmed cocoa beans, fine wine, aromatic teas, tree-ripened fruit, and freshly roasted nuts. That means that our goodies make great gifts!

Here are a few of the things we’d love to get from our loved ones this year:

Shopping for someone who likes things a little more spicy than sweet? Heat things up with our Red Hot basket. This holiday-appropriate red crate is packed to the brim with several special nut mixes (Southwest Mix, Cajun Mix, Cajun Peanuts, and Hot and Spicy Mix) and our Spicy Dark Chocolate in two forms (a bar and a canister of six disks)

You can’t go wrong with heart-shaped candy, but this isn’t just any old chocolate! Our 9-count Hand Decorated Truffle Hearts are a unique twist on a traditional gift. These premium ganache truffles come in three flavors: Chocolate Cherry, Dark Chocolate Coconut, and Dark Chocolate Ganache.

Go all out with a gift box! These come in two sizes, Small and Large, each with its own assortment of delectable goodies. The Large box is perfect for a health-conscious Valentine, and features over 2lbs. of dried fruit and nuts, including Turkish Apricots, Berry Blossom Trail Mix, Mixed Fanciful Fruit with Ruby Red Plums and California Colossal Pistachios). Does your Valentine have a sweet tooth? The Small box is loaded with treats like Butter Shortbread Cookies, Dark Chocolate Almonds, California Pistachios and Chocolate Cherries. Both boxes come in elegant gift boxes and are tied with ribbon—ready to be presented at your romantic Valentine’s Day dinner!

If none of those ideas is quite right, we have plenty of other options on our website. Check out the Valentine collection—you’ll be sure to find the perfect thing for the person you love. And to make your life a little easier, we’re giving our customers our own little Valentine’s day gift: free shipping on all orders over $75 through February 14^th. Enjoy!