***Disclosure: I received complimentary samples to facilitate my post. All opinions are 100% honest and have not been influenced in any way.***
The year was 2015 and Oregon momptrepreneurs Taya Geiger and Leah Tutin were in the Shark Tank to pitch Scratch & Grain Baking Company, their highly innovative line of baking kits featuring individually-packaged and measured gourmet ingredients with such easy-to-use numbered and color coding, even children could feel like pastry chefs.
Passing acquaintances before starting their business, the two women were now firmly united in the pursuit of two equally daunting but decidedly thrilling goals: to walk out of the Tank with a Shark in their corner, and to parlay their extraordinary television debut into a brand that would at long last redefine the baking mix category and make homemade baking for the entire family easier, tastier and healthier than ever before. As fans of Shark Tank and Scratch & Grain know well, Taya and Leah not only struck a deal with Barbara Corcoran (entailing a $150K line of credit for 20% equity) and were later featured on Beyond The Tank, but have indeed taken their all-natural and organic line of cookie, brownie, cupcake, cornbread, muffin and pumpkin kits to amazing heights in little more than two short years. Today, in fact, what began with two baking-challenged Moms asking the question that's led to so many entrepreneurial breakthroughs over time–Couldn't we do this better?–is now a beloved, rapidly-growing brand sold online as well as in more 5,000 stores nationwide. As Taya (who now runs the company on her own as CEO) recalled recently, "Being a lifelong foodies, Leah and I had very high standards for everything we ate and served our kids. We thought that each dish or dessert should be amazing and have a true wow! factor. If we couldn't get a reaction along the lines of thats the BEST chocolate chip cookie I've ever had, then it wasn't good enough for us. Fortunately, Barbara Corcoran supported our vision, and I'll be forever grateful to her, the entire Shark Tank team and all of the loyal consumers who ve taken us so far, so fast!"
Mixing Up Healthy & Delicious As Never Before!
Featuring easy-to-use numbered, color coded, clearly-labeled and individually packaged wholesome ingredients, Scratch & Grain products enable consumers to not only enjoy the timeless pleasures of baking from scratch but to create their very own recipe variations–an option not available with traditional one-mix-fits-all kits. Scratch & Grain products include Shark Tank Special Packs; Cookie Kits (including such irresistible flavors as Chocolate Chip, Oatmeal Raisin, Peanut Butter, Classic Sugar, Gluten-Free Snicker Doodle and Gluten-Free Chocolate Truffle); Cupcake Kits; Brownie Kits; Muffin Kits; Cornbread Kits; Cupcake Kits and Pumpkin Bar Kits. Just add such staples as butter and eggs and you're practically ready to open your very own bake shop! Moreover, unlike standard baking mix kits that are often repositories of unhealthy, chemical-laden ingredients, Scratch & Grain products are all-natural, completely non-GMO, and Certified Kosher, with most also USDA Certified Organic and several gluten-free as well.
We recently got the opportunity to check out Scratch & Grain for ourselves! Our package arrived quickly, and I was thrilled to see a nice variety. There were Confetti Cake/Cupcakes, Sugar Cookies, Pumpkin Bars, and Honey Cornbread.
Can we say YUM?! Sadly, right as I was getting ready to try these delectable goodies, my oven decided to break. Yep. Broken. Kaput. It's kind of weird, actually, since the broiler and stovetop burners work fine, but my baking ability? Totally and completely GONE. The oven will not heat up properly. This obviously put a damper on my baking plans, to say the least. Instead, I gifted these items to a good friend in the area, with the stipulation that I help to bake these goodies, and I get to taste test them as well. She didn't mind that arrangement one bit!
My pal wanted to make cake instead of cupcakes, so that's just what she did. She used the Confetti Cupcake mix, and then topped the cake with a vanilla icing and some additional sprinkles she already had in my kitchen.
We're also tried the Honey Cornbread. With a HUGE pot of chili, this was out of this world! Seriously, it was moist, flavorful, and complimented the spicy chili beautifully. We will be trying the Pumpkin Bars and Sugar Cookies soon, too, so keep your eyes open for some updates! Overall, I am delighted with my Scratch & Grain experience. I am NOT delighted that my oven went kablooie, but that's another post entirely. Scratch & Grain literally takes the guesswork out of baking with their clearly labeled ingredients, and as a mom, I appreciate their use of all natural/organic ingredients. This way. I can give the littles treats with a little less "Mom Guilt." I can definitely see why these ladies were a hit on Shark Tank! Try these kits! You'll be as pleasantly surprised as we were! Connect with Scratch & Grain Baking Co. :
You can check out the awesomeness that is Scratch & Grain Baking Co. on their website.
Competitively priced, Scratch and Grain kits cost between $5.50 and $8.50, with combo packs containing three, four, or six kits available for $17.99 to $49.99. In addition to large chain and independent grocery stores across the country such as Target, Safeway/Albertsons, Publix, and Whole Foods (with an additional 2,000 or more expected to carry the brand by the end of this year), Scratch & Grain kits can be purchased on the www.scratchandgrain.com site or on Amazon.com. You can also connect with Scratch & Grain on Facebook, on twitter, on Pinterest, and on Instagram to stay on top of their latest news, products, and promotions! Enter to WIN a Scratch & Grain Assorted Pack :
I am thrilled to announce that one lucky reader will receive their very own assortment of Scratch & Grain products!
How cool is that?!
This giveaway is open to US Residents 18+ until 11:59PM EST on August 10, 2017. Winner will be drawn using Rafflecopter's Random Number Generator. All entries will be verified, so play fair! I will notify winner via e-mail and they will have 48 hours to reply before I am forced to redraw winners. No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited. This contest is not affiliated with Facebook, twitter, Pinterest, or Instagram in any way. Participating bloggers are not responsible for prize fulfillment. If you have any questions, please contact Brandy at newlycrunchymamaof3@gmail.com Thanks for entering, and Good Luck!
87 Comments
Ann Fantom
7/21/2017 06:56:12 pm
I like home made ice cream in the summer
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Julie
7/22/2017 02:38:24 am
I love summer watermelon!
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Brenda Haines
7/22/2017 08:25:50 am
I love fresh fruit and vegetables in the summer for my snacks. But I do love a fresh apple cake.
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Brenda Haines
7/22/2017 08:26:37 am
I love fresh fruits and vegetables in the summer. But I do love a fresh apple cake!
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Cynthia C
7/22/2017 08:53:32 am
For me, nothing beats fresh local fruit in summer for snacking.
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Jackie
7/22/2017 09:10:36 am
These look delicious! My favorite summer snacks are fruits, cheeses and crackers.
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Debbi Wellenstein
7/22/2017 10:43:10 am
Watermelon is the best snack for summer.
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shelly peterson
7/22/2017 10:51:43 am
I love fresh fruit.
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lisa
7/22/2017 12:44:51 pm
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lisa
7/22/2017 12:46:40 pm
My favorite summertime foods are homegrown tomato , sweet corn and icy cold watermelon.
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Jenna Hudson
7/22/2017 01:34:00 pm
My favorite summer snack is watermelon. So refreshing!
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Paige Chandler
7/22/2017 02:27:58 pm
I love hot fudge sundaes in the summer.
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Vickie
7/22/2017 10:01:27 pm
Salsa with Mano salsa..summer fresh..tomatoe salsa too.
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Brenda Haines
7/23/2017 09:25:22 am
Lemon poppy seed ice cream is a must during summer. YUM!
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Annamarie V
7/23/2017 10:17:53 am
I like to make biscuits for strawberry shortcake in the summer.
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Kim Avery
7/23/2017 10:53:38 am
Our favorite summer snacks are S'mores!
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Jenna Hudson
7/23/2017 01:13:49 pm
I enjoy veggies from the farmers market!
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Cheryl B
7/23/2017 01:59:20 pm
I love fresh fruit and nuts in the Summer time.
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Paige Chandler
7/23/2017 02:46:17 pm
I like hot fudge sundaes.
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Jessica Peeling
7/23/2017 03:47:34 pm
I love avocados!
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Jenna Hudson
7/24/2017 07:31:44 am
I enjoy frozen yogurt for a summer treat!
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lisa
7/24/2017 09:49:02 am
I love white peaches. Especially if they're perfectly ripe.
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shelly peterson
7/24/2017 10:02:47 am
I like cheese and crackers.
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Tim
7/24/2017 10:40:32 am
I like watermelon and cantaloupe. We always seem to have a diced container of one or the other in our fridge throughout the summer months. There is nothing better than borderline ice cold watermelon when I come in from mowing when it is 100 outside.
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Brenda Haines
7/24/2017 07:41:41 pm
Sliced heirloom tomatoes and cottage cheese.
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Jenna Hudson
7/25/2017 06:24:53 am
I enjoy frozen grapes as a summer snack!
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shelly peterson
7/25/2017 09:57:35 am
Ice cream is a good Summer snack.
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lisa
7/25/2017 10:11:05 am
I love ice chips. It sounds odd, but I crave them and eat ice all day.
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shelly peterson
7/26/2017 01:10:54 am
I like popsicles!
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Jenna Hudson
7/26/2017 06:54:40 am
I enjoy sno cones in the summer!
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lisa
7/26/2017 10:34:42 am
I love going to the corner store and having an Icee. They're so cold and refreshing.
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Amanda Alvarado
7/26/2017 10:02:32 pm
We like fresh fruit especially melons for snacks during the summer. I've also discovered homemade pudding and we've been eating that this summer too!
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Wendy R.
7/26/2017 10:35:37 pm
Cookies are great in the Summer!
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donna porter
7/26/2017 10:37:04 pm
I like fresh fruits and homemade ice cream in the summer.
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shelly peterson
7/27/2017 02:44:45 am
I love making parfaits with fresh fruit.
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Natalie
7/27/2017 04:50:36 am
I love to eat apples, frozen grapes, and cheese crackers in the summer!
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Jenna Hudson
7/27/2017 06:07:26 am
I enjoy frozen yogurt in the summer!
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Meme
7/27/2017 06:26:47 am
We love watermelon and ice cream in the summer
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Joy Venters
7/27/2017 07:03:40 pm
fruit salad
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shelly peterson
7/29/2017 10:44:38 am
I like zucchini bread!
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shelly peterson
7/30/2017 01:12:33 am
I like fruit pies.
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Rachel Brashier
7/30/2017 08:24:30 am
Anything cold and refreshing. I love a milkshake or a bowl of ice cream on a hot day!
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Jenna Hudson
7/31/2017 06:31:36 am
I enjoy popsicles in the summer time!
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Susan Smith
8/1/2017 07:31:36 pm
I love fresh fruit and yogurt in the Summer time.
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Nicky Heim
8/3/2017 04:26:05 pm
Favorite summer snacks are pineapple and watermelon
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Kim Avery
8/4/2017 08:53:36 am
Our favorite summer snacks are whatever fresh fruit is in season. Right now it's watermelon and peaches.
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Kim Avery
8/4/2017 03:49:07 pm
Our favorite summer snacks are fresh fruits and vegetables.
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Laurie Nykaza
8/6/2017 09:05:13 pm
I like to eat lots of fruits and veggies int he summer time.
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Jennifer Reed
8/7/2017 10:35:42 am
I love nuts and cheese as snacks most any time of the year.
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Jennifer Tilson
8/7/2017 10:51:08 am
We love fruit kabobs and yogurt freeze pops.
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Lauren U
8/7/2017 05:36:02 pm
Ice cream sandwiches are my favorite summer snack!
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Shane A
8/8/2017 12:29:32 am
We like to make rice crispy treats and mix in some dried fruit. Like strawberries and blueberries.
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jessie smith
8/8/2017 01:06:33 pm
love your tricks and your recipies !
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jessie smith
8/8/2017 01:07:53 pm
I'm a frozen yogart lover !
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Susan Climan
8/8/2017 01:17:33 pm
I don't know if this is a "snack", but I love watermelon and feta salad or tomato and mozzarella salad on a hot day!
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Julieh
8/8/2017 04:23:36 pm
My favorite summer snack is pretzels.
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Samantha
8/8/2017 05:44:16 pm
I love eating fresh fruit and chocolate!
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Brenda Elsner
8/9/2017 05:43:35 am
I love snacking on fruit!!
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Candie L
8/9/2017 06:08:44 am
We eat a lot of peanuts on the disc golf course. Thank you
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Jae Park
8/9/2017 12:40:17 pm
We like to make S'mores while camping and homemade ice cream when at home. Thanks!
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Jana S
8/9/2017 01:10:00 pm
I love making lemon squares and pineapple upside down cake in the warm months. They are so cool and refreshing desserts.
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kathy pease
8/9/2017 01:42:59 pm
I love fruit, granola and peanuts
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Sarah Hall
8/9/2017 04:50:56 pm
I love cold cantaloupe chunks or sliced peaches.
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Jennifer H.
8/9/2017 05:44:48 pm
I like red grapes.
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Leela
8/9/2017 07:20:33 pm
I love cherries.
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John H.
8/9/2017 07:36:40 pm
I like ice cream.
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Rita a
8/9/2017 08:14:04 pm
homemade frozen yogurt ice pops.
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carol j
8/9/2017 08:49:18 pm
ice cream sandwiches
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Lisa
8/9/2017 09:29:04 pm
I love fruits like watermelon, strawberries, grapes, cantelope.
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Eileen Boyce
8/9/2017 09:44:57 pm
tomato sandwich with butter
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Jake Bray
8/9/2017 10:34:58 pm
Ice Cream is my favorite summer snack or Popsicle.
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Kayla Klontz
8/9/2017 11:18:49 pm
Ice cream and popsicles of course.
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Julie Terry
8/9/2017 11:33:39 pm
I love watermelon and peaches.
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Kathy Pease
8/10/2017 03:29:58 am
I like carrot sticks and hummus
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Lauren U
8/10/2017 05:17:26 am
Summer is the perfect time for shaved ice
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Kiera Thomas
8/10/2017 06:30:38 am
I love sweet fruits and ice cream in the summer!
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Kim Avery
8/10/2017 07:03:37 am
My favorite summer time snacks are fresh fruits and vegetables. Guilty pleasure snacks are chips and guacamole!
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Tracy Shafer
8/10/2017 08:10:06 am
Mine are all types of berries! I love light things in this heat.
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allison bahr
8/10/2017 09:12:16 am
avocados are refreshing! Thanks so much for the chances to win.
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Nicole Lancaster
8/10/2017 10:49:57 am
My favorite summer snacks are Watermelon and Frozen Fruit Bars.
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Kelsey Vinson
8/10/2017 11:54:51 am
Fresh fruit
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Amy Deeter
8/10/2017 01:29:04 pm
My favorite summer snacks our peaches and watermelon
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Leah Shumack
8/10/2017 05:26:25 pm
Cherry or Grape Tomatoes are my favorite snack this time of year!
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donna porter
8/10/2017 07:16:03 pm
I love making ice cream and yogurt in the summer.
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Leanne Godfrey
8/10/2017 08:07:52 pm
My favorite summer snacks are fresh fruits!
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