You know how, as moms, we love to spend our free time crafting labor-intensive, time-consuming specialty sauces that require lots of chopping, simmering and stirring?
No? That’s not a thing for most moms? You’re right! It’s not actually a thing for us either.
Lucky for everyone, however, it IS a thing for our friends at Bellisari’s. This Ohio-based brand offers a yummy line of six specialty sauces and spreads with amazing flavors like Balsamic, Shallot & Black Garlic Spread and Blistered Jalapeno & Fig Spread. And while we don’t get excited about spending hours slaving over a hot stove, we do get excited about delicious sauces.
That’s why we mom-tested a few of Bellisari’s offerings.
Oh, and mamas? Lest you feel the gourmet label might be too much pressure on you to create something fancy, worry not. Bellisari’s is also all about convenience. In fact, on burger night, I was dying to try the Blue Cheese, Honey & Shallot Spread, but there was no way I was cooking anything else. So, I went ahead and dipped some of my baked fries right. into. the. jar. (Hey, I’m the mom and I can, right?) When it comes to fries, I’m typically a ketchup and mayo girl, but this stuff introduced me to a whole, new saucy world – and all with no effort from me. Perfection!
Bellisari’s + veggies = happy kids
Veggies. The bane of parents everywhere. One of my kids will eat almost anything, while the other, well – let’s just say it’s “challenging” to feed him. Thankfully, they’ll both happily eat red and yellow pepper strips, preferably with ranch dressing. Ho hum. That Sunday night, I decided to shake things up with a suggestion from Bellisari’s – Balsamic Veggie Dip. All I did was mix Bellisari’s Balsamic Shallot & Black Garlic Spread (Um, yum, by the way.) with sour cream and voila! – fancy veggie dip! My kiddos devoured their peppers and asked for this new concoction in their lunches. Mission accomplished!
Oh, and while I wasn’t feeling this motivated, if you’re looking for a cute Halloween appetizer, Bellisari’s has this adorable suggestion for pepper preparation.
After our first experiences with Bellisari’s sauces, these will become pantry staples. Having them on hand to whip up something fancy for a party or just to spice up home-cooked meals is a huge help. Even better, they can be purchased in plenty of local Cincinnati realtors or via their web site.
Best of all, Bellisari’s is offering a special discount for CMB readers – 25% off from Oct. 15 through Oct. 31, 2018. The code is "BOO". Don’t miss out!
Each jar comes with a recommended recipe and a suggested wine or beer pairing. Yes, please! We love a product that tells us what to make, what we should drink with it AND is gourmet at the same time! Bellisari’s is all about Gourmet Convenience and while the gourmet part is wonderful, we here at CMB have a particular fondness for the convenience.