The DeLish Bite

The holidays can be a hectic time for all of us and, as such, some things tend to go by the wayside. Cleaning for example. I mean, amidst all of those holiday parties, Christmas shopping, gift-wrapping and, of course, holiday baking, who has the time to keep your home and kitchen clean? Enter my new favorite line of powerful, yet lovely, green cleaning supplies - The Caldrea Collection. Caldrea offers a complete line of aromatherapeutic-cleaning supplies that will be sure to bring new luxury to your home keeping. They are raising the bar on green cleaning supplies (which most of us know are often a let down) by offering a beautiful collection of products that are not only free of harsh chemicals, formulated with plant-based extracts and full of the finest essential oils, but they are fully biodegradable AND absolutely NOT tested on animals. Hooray! Now, not only are these products powerhouse cleaners. Their stunning packaging and beautiful fragrances, will keep your home looking and smelling wonderful all through the holidays. Their fragrances include Ginger Pomelo, Lavender Pine, Green Tea Patchouli, Citrus Mint Ylang Ylang, Basil Blue Sage (my fav), Sweet Pea, French Lavender, and their holiday collection, Norwegian Angelica, Alpine Juniper Fig and Swedish Cloudberry Mint. The Caldrea Deets: All of their liquid products are biodegradable. Their products do not contain ammonia, chlorine, phosphates or petroleum distillates. Their packaging is fully recyclable. Their products are not tested on animals. Their products do not contain antibacterial or antiseptic ingredients in their household cleansers (yes, this is a good thing). They manufacture their products according to exacting personal care standards in a cosmetic-grade cGMP facility. (cGMP is an abbreviation for the term "current Good Manufacturing Practice," which refers to FDA regulations regarding the manufacturing, testing, and quality control of pharmaceutical and food products.) And, as I am obviously one to be making a mess (most of the time) in the kitchen, my new found favorites include: Alpine Juniper Fig COUNTER TOP CLEANER Caldrea Alpine Juniper Fig Countertop Cleanser is convenient and hard-working, with a handy spray trigger. It contains the basic formula of our All-Purpose Cleanser plus a special Vegetable Protein Extract, a naturally fresh way to remove odors from kitchen and bath. It is safe and effective on all non-porous surfaces. Basil Blue Sage DISH SOAP LIQUID Caldrea Basil Blue Sage Dish Soap Liquid is rich, concentrated and fragrant. It includes Soap Bark Extract, one of nature's best degreasers, to tackle nasty pots and pans. Just a squirt or two in a sink full of warm water cuts grease and keeps dishes clean and bright. Green Tea Patchouli STAINLESS STEEL SPRAY Caldrea Green Tea Patchouli Stainless Steel Spray uses an ancient and admired remedy, Olive Oil, to create the first-ever Stainless Steel Spray completely free of petroleum distillates. Reduces finger marks, too, and is highly concentrated. Lavender Pine DISHWASHING POWDER Caldrea Lavender Pine Dishwashing Powder is a hardworking, highly effective formula that leaves dishes sparkling clean while essential oils freshen the entire kitchen. Free of phosphates and chlorine bleach.