Grace & I Artisan Fruit & Nut Press 2-Pack
$24.99 (Normally $38.98) 36% off List Price
In the box:
(1) Grace & I Handcrafted Hawaiian Press, 12 oz.
(1) Grace & I Handcrafted Fruit + Nut Press, 12 oz.
Best by July 2013

Website

To quote a modern day hero to describe this woot.
"What the hell" -Hank Hill

A little late for Christmas fruit cake.

It's like a fruitcake minus the cake.

The great thing about this is that it looks the same going in as it does coming out.

is there a list of ingredients/nutritional info somewhere that i probably missed?

gojets3 wrote:is there a list of ingredients/nutritional info somewhere that i probably missed?

I echo this request. Some people might have allergy issues with one of the nuts or fruits...

gojets3 wrote:is there a list of ingredients/nutritional info somewhere that i probably missed?

It's actually a fun game, if you can guess and post the ingredients here, woot will reward the closets guess with a....................Coffee Break.

Allergies might be an issue, yes, but I'm concerned about added sugar for diabetics. Info essential before ordering.

One of the most unappetizing photos WW has used. Looks like SPAM gone bad....

Aha. Says no added sugar on the web site, but you have to dig for it.

Website
"Hawaiian Press
Tropical infusion of all natural pineapple, mango, papaya and passion fruit with macadamia nuts and almonds.
...
Our favorite combination: Cypress Grove Chevre’s Humboldt Fog + Hawaiian Press."

By the way, Cypress Grove Humboldt Fog was in that cheese 3-pack (blue/jack/goat) during the holiday woot popup site.

Hmmmm... A dollar per ounce for some smashed together fruit and nuts...

But I have to admit; these things are kinda preety. The fig and nut press looks delectable, but it's not being offered by woot. It would be cool to combine with cheese or chocolates and some porto for dessert.

Ingredient list for Fig + Nut press is here: http://www.petitamuse.com/mixed-fruit-nut-press.html

Unfortunately, that's the one press that is not in this offer. I'm still searching.

I thought a fruit & nut press was a contraption of some sort, but obviously you're not showing us how to fish, you're selling us a 12 ounce fish, or 2 of them. Wake me up when you've actually got a $25 fruit press for sale.

mike808 wrote:Website
"Hawaiian Press
Tropical infusion of all natural pineapple, mango, papaya and passion fruit with ...(rest snipped for brevity.

i'd seen that already, mike, thx. still no nutritional info. weird.

Hmmmm....not interested in these....but would be interested in some kind of resaonably priced vicelike device to make fruit and nut bars at home....maybe Woot's product specialists can did something like that up for a future offering???

smartheart wrote:Hmmmm....not interested in these....but would be interested in some kind of resaonably priced vicelike device to make fruit and nut bars at home....maybe Woot's product specialists can did something like that up for a future offering???

In for three!

Buy a trash compactor and start your own business!

mdnorman wrote:Hmmmm... A dollar per ounce for some smashed together fruit and nuts...

Exactly. With a Trader Joe's nearby, I can buy dried fruit and nuts in my preferred proportions/combinations at a fraction of the price. (I'm fine with the "smashing together" occurring after ingestion.)

So this is what vegetarian head-cheese looks like.

wow, that's a lot of dried fruit hate...
for those who love their wine as much as me, this stuff is an awesome complement. I have gotten it from my local wholefoods and cheese shop. and getting a bunch now.

Thank you for sharing inquiry and interest in these truly delightful and unique Fruit+Nut Presses. From one foodie to another, these are impressive and follow through with delicious flavor profiles; paired with wine+cheese or not!

Ingredient List and Nutritional Info:
Hawaiian Press (12 oz)
Ingredients: No Sugar Added and Natural Pineapple, Mango, Kiwi, Coconut, Plum, Apricot, Peach, Apple, Papaya, Sulfur Dioxide, Almonds, Macadamia Nuts, Organic Agave Nectar, and Water.
Servings: The number of servings would really depend on how you were to slice them up. Typically, I like to make about 8-10 slices and then slice those slices in half or thirds; yields 16-24 servings.
Nutritional Info (per every 1.5oz or 1/8 of loaf):
Calories (170), Total Fat (8g/12%), Sodium (25mg/1%), Carb. (24g/8%), Protein 3g, Vitamin A+C, Calcium 4%, Iron 6%

Fruit+Nut Press (12 oz)
Ingredients: No Sugar Added. Figs, peach, apricot, plum, cherries, apple, pomelo, sulfur dioxide, almonds, hazelnuts, pecans, walnuts, organic agave nectar, and water.
Nutritional Info (per every 1.5oz or 1/8 of loaf):
Calories (178), Total Fat (8g/12%), Sodium (25mg/1%), Carb. (24g/8%), Protein 3g, Vitamin A+C, Calcium 4%, Iron 6%

gojets3 wrote:i'd seen that already, mike, thx. still no nutritional info. weird.

Thank you for sharing inquiry and interest in these truly delightful and unique Fruit+Nut Presses. From one foodie to another, these are impressive and follow through with delicious flavor profiles; paired with wine+cheese or not!

Ingredient List and Nutritional Info:
Hawaiian Press (12 oz)
Ingredients: No Sugar Added and Natural Pineapple, Mango, Kiwi, Coconut, Plum, Apricot, Peach, Apple, Papaya, Sulfur Dioxide, Almonds, Macadamia Nuts, Organic Agave Nectar, and Water.
Servings: The number of servings would really depend on how you were to slice them up. Typically, I like to make about 8-10 slices and then slice those slices in half or thirds; yields 16-24 servings.
Nutritional Info (per every 1.5oz or 1/8 of loaf):
Calories (170), Total Fat (8g/12%), Sodium (25mg/1%), Carb. (24g/8%), Protein 3g, Vitamin A+C, Calcium 4%, Iron 6%

Fruit+Nut Press (12 oz)
Ingredients: No Sugar Added. Figs, peach, apricot, plum, cherries, apple, pomelo, sulfur dioxide, almonds, hazelnuts, pecans, walnuts, organic agave nectar, and water.
Nutritional Info (per every 1.5oz or 1/8 of loaf):
Calories (178), Total Fat (8g/12%), Sodium (25mg/1%), Carb. (24g/8%), Protein 3g, Vitamin A+C, Calcium 4%, Iron 6%

dliidlii wrote:A little late for Christmas fruit cake.

....Except this is one that you wouldn't want to throw out! Amazing with wine+cheese and definitely leaves a distinct mark of sophistication; Foodie or not!

theiofgraceandi wrote:Thank you for sharing inquiry and interest in these truly delightful and unique Fruit+Nut Presses. From one foodie to another, these are impressive and follow through with delicious flavor profiles; paired with wine+cheese or not!

Ingredient List and Nutritional Info:
Hawaiian Press (12 oz)
Ingredients: No Sugar Added and Natural Pineapple, Mango, Kiwi, Coconut, Plum, Apricot, Peach, Apple, Papaya, Sulfur Dioxide, Almonds, Macadamia Nuts, Organic Agave Nectar, and Water.
Servings: The number of servings would really depend on how you were to slice them up. Typically, I like to make about 8-10 slices and then slice those slices in half or thirds; yields 16-24 servings.
Nutritional Info (per every 1.5oz or 1/8 of loaf):
Calories (170), Total Fat (8g/12%), Sodium (25mg/1%), Carb. (24g/8%), Protein 3g, Vitamin A+C, Calcium 4%, Iron 6%

Fruit+Nut Press (12 oz)
Ingredients: No Sugar Added. Figs, peach, apricot, plum, cherries, apple, pomelo, sulfur dioxide, almonds, hazelnuts, pecans, walnuts, organic agave nectar, and water.
Nutritional Info (per every 1.5oz or 1/8 of loaf):
Calories (178), Total Fat (8g/12%), Sodium (25mg/1%), Carb. (24g/8%), Protein 3g, Vitamin A+C, Calcium 4%, Iron 6%

Hmm...this seems contradictory.

So maybe I am not classy enough. How are these consumed? Fork & knife into bites like cake, or just pry chunks off with my fingers like nachos?

I assumed just picking the block up and gnawing was right out.

I'm baffled.

mike808 wrote:Website
"Hawaiian Press
Tropical infusion of all natural pineapple, mango, papaya and passion fruit with macadamia nuts and almonds.
...
Our favorite combination: Cypress Grove Chevre’s Humboldt Fog + Hawaiian Press."

By the way, Cypress Grove Humboldt Fog was in that cheese 3-pack (blue/jack/goat) during the holiday woot popup site.

Oh thanks for the list. Mango=hospital trip for severe allergic reaction for me.

Might this pair well with one of the ice wines on offer via Woot+?

these look like an "artisan" and "chunky" version of the LARA BAR, which is healthy and delicious! The LARA BAR is mass produced and it's also about $1/oz, so this does look like a decent deal. Has anyone tried this?

Unfortunately, the sulphur dioxide is not for me but it does look very pretty. I think it would be good for a wine-tasting kind of thing or as a host/hostess gift for people who entertain a lot.

jhkey wrote:these look like an "artisan" and "chunky" version of the LARA BAR, which is healthy and delicious! The LARA BAR is mass produced and it's also about $1/oz, so this does look like a decent deal. Has anyone tried this?

"artisan" means "mass produced". It has no legal meaning or certification (like organic or fair trade), hence "Domino's Artisan Pizzas" or "Tostito's Artisan Chips", which is the same crap they've always sold with a fancy name and price.

http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/money/industries/food/story/2011-10-21/food-products-christened-artisan/50896420/1

jhkey wrote:these look like an "artisan" and "chunky" version of the LARA BAR, which is healthy and delicious! The LARA BAR is mass produced and it's also about $1/oz, so this does look like a decent deal. Has anyone tried this?

I tried the Hawaiian press and it was delicious. Not too sweet or sugary like most dried fruit. You can taste the quality difference with the fruit on this. I did dabble a bit with trying to pair it with wine (Sauv Blanc and Syrah) but neither were an awesome combo, but on its own was a great dessert. I saved a bit and brought it to work with me for a nibble at lunch.

I had expected it to be a bit hard to chew given the density, but it was much softer than expected.

Now I wish I had paired it with some cheese, but I should get another chance at it. Pretty sure I am going in for at least 1.

oopsz wrote:"artisan" means "mass produced". It has no legal meaning or certification (like organic or fair trade), hence "Domino's Artisan Pizzas" or "Tostito's Artisan Chips", which is the same crap they've always sold with a fancy name and price.

http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/money/industries/food/story/2011-10-21/food-products-christened-artisan/50896420/1

I would disagree that artisan = mass produced. I do agree that because it isn't regulated in any way (it would be silly to regulate anyway) that companies can twist it for their gain. The same happens with organic products that are regulated.

However, that doesn't mean that there aren't true artisans making artisanal products.

theiofgraceandi wrote:....Except this is one that you wouldn't want to throw out! Amazing with wine+cheese and definitely leaves a distinct mark of sophistication; Foodie or not!

No one has ever thrown out the fruit cake I've made. Of course I use Alton Brown's recipe so it's not a candied, colored and sugared nightmare. No it's the stuff you bring on the wagon trail west with you.

If the Donner party had this (or my fruit cake) we wouldn't even know who the Donner party was.

sqrtofneg1 wrote:Hmm...this seems contradictory.

I agree... Agave Nectar is like the anti-christ of sugars- far FAR worse than HFCS especially for anyone with insulin resistance issues. (Coincidentally those are the people who seek out "No Sugar Added" foods!)

trifecta wrote:I would disagree that artisan = mass produced. I do agree that because it isn't regulated in any way (it would be silly to regulate anyway) that companies can twist it for their gain. The same happens with organic products that are regulated.

However, that doesn't mean that there aren't true artisans making artisanal products.

Well stated! Thank you for acknowledging the difference between a truly Artisanal creation and a mass-production marketing strategy. Often times one can clearly distinguish the difference. I love this definition of "Artisan" because it truly encompasses Grace&i and our wish for bringing beauty and uniqueness to one's table. Each and every single one of these is made by hand and no two look the same; as perhaps a mass produced Larabar, which someone compared to previously.
Artisan: a skilled manual worker who makes items that may be functional or strictly decorative. An artisan is therefore a person engaged in or occupied by the practice of a craft, who may through experience and talent reach the expressive levels of an artist using his/her hands, mind and heart in his work and what he creates.

mother wrote:I agree... Agave Nectar is like the anti-christ of sugars- far FAR worse than HFCS especially for anyone with insulin resistance issues. (Coincidentally those are the people who seek out "No Sugar Added" foods!)

There are many different types of agave nectar and the process by which each is extracted and from where determines the glycemic index. The type of agave nectar used in these products are qualified.
Human clinical trials on Volcanic Nectar Blue Agave showed that the product is Low Glycemic in diabetics. Further, the product did not trigger Adipose tissue fat-storage in humans. This research shows that Blue Agave Nectar (at 1, 2 and 3 servings) does not trigger fat-storage in fat cells, and does not elevate blood glucose or insulin levels, which leads to obesity, insulin resistance, and diabetes.
Researchers noted that not all Agave products have been clinically proven to be low glycemic, as the manufacturing process and ratios of ingredients varies, and is not standardized.
Glycemic Value of Volcanic Nectar's Blue Agave Nectar compared to other sugars and other agave nectar:

Volcanic Agave Nectar 27
Safe for Diabetics <55

One of the most health-promoting properties of agave nectar is its favorable glycemic profile. Its sweetness comes primarily from a complex form of fructose called inulin. Fructose is the sugar that occurs naturally in fruits and vegetables. The carbohydrate in agave nectar has a low glycemic index, which provides sweetness without the unpleasant "sugar rush" and unhealthful blood sugar spike caused by many other sugars. Agave nectar is a delicious natural sweetener.