Gluten-Free Diets are a Thing of the Past
NOT! Gluten-free has walked into the room with his top hat and dazzling smile. Do I feel the heat turning up?Wait just a minute, you say, backing away with an apple donut in hand. Why would anyone give up homemade bread warm from the oven with butter and honey? Bake sale cupcakes with swirled icing and chocolate sprinkles or – [...]
Organic cane sugar vs. refined white sugar.
We’re not gonna lie: we love sweet things. When we formulated our recipe for VerMints back in 2000, we knew we weren’t going to add sugar (even though it tastes so good), so we had to research other options. And, boy, did we research. As a result, we’re fairly knowledgeable about sugars and sweeteners. If there was a Jeopardy [...]
This is Gingermint. Begin your bittersweet love affair with her.
Gingermint is love and adventure in one sweet package. It’s warm and embracing, like a familiar country home on a cold winter’s night. But it’s never conventional nor predictable. In fact, Gingermint thrives on zing and wow factor. She can close down the house or she can sit quietly and ponder life. She is both sides of the spectrum [...]
Be a sucker – for life! Introducing the Suckers Academy.
We’re talking about VerMints suckers. The wild, wonderful, and sometimes wacky people that love to suck on VerMints. It’s the VIP organic mints club. Suckers aren’t just mint lovers; they are infatuated with VerMints. They have tins in the office, in their glove compartments, in their pockets, in their backpacks, in their purses, in their wallets, in their closets… everywhere. [...]
Suck a mint. Lose weight. It might be a thing.
Fad diets stink. We are not fans. Plain and simple. So please don’t think we’re pushing a ludicrous All-Mint Diet. No. Not at all. Not even close. Sure, VerMints are phenomenal and delicious. And we’ve been known to eat a whole tin for lunch, but… we’re big advocates for well-rounded health and wellness. So we’re just saying “Check this [...]
This is Cinnamon. He’s not just for candy hearts anymore.
Cinnamon is a spicy vixen. Not for the faint at heart (or for lovers of cutesy heart-like things for that matter), Cinnamon is all kinds of bold wrapped in sass, sophistication, and a healthy dollop of pizazz. Cinnamon takes a backseat to no one. He likes the attention and hogs the spotlight with conviction (and without apology).Cinnamon rushes the [...]
Peppermint Martini with Peppermint Infused Vodka
Good breath and good times go hand in hand! Whether you’re hosting a get together or just drinking in the garage because your in-laws are in town, do it up right. It takes 5 minutes to make and you can sip it all night (or, depending on the personalities in the room, drop it back and serve up another [...]
5 healthy alternatives to chewing gum.
We like a good bubble-blowing session as much as the next guy, but smacking lips and sticky residue are sometimes overrated. If you’re jonesing for some chewing gum, consider these tasty, breath-freshing, un-sticky, less sugary options instead:LICORICEYou either love licorice or you hate it. If you’re in the former category, lucky you. Licorice is a tasty treat that not only [...]
This is Café Express. She’s unassumingly bold and intentionally sweet.
Café Express is queen of the unexpected. If you’re looking for normal, look elsewhere. Café Express has no patience for the status quo. She’s a wild woman with a warm heart. She is equal parts delightfully dainty and brazenly bold. In fact, spend some time with Café Express and you’ll join the masses in saying “Oh, she’s a little [...]
Definition: Organic and what it really means.
Organic labeling is everywhere! As a USDA Organic Certified brand, we love to see organic on labels. That said, the term “organic” can be misleading – and often misunderstood. So we’re getting to the bottom of it once and for all.Here’s what you need to know about “organic”:1. 95% organic content = certified.If there’s a USDA Organic seal on your food, it means [...]