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Hail Merry—“Raw, Vegan, and Gluten-Free”—Review and Giveaway

Shirley Braden

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UPDATE:  This giveaway is now closed.

Do you know about Hail Merry foods? Oh my goodness, you’re in for some surprisingly wonderful treats if you don’t. Their products are fabulous! Hail Merry’s products are labeled raw, vegan, and gluten free. These products are certified gluten free to less than 10 parts per million (ppm) by the Gluten Free Certification Organization (GFCO). Although labeled raw, Hail Merry states on its website and individual packaging that its foods are not 100% raw. You can read more on that subject and the nutritional benefits of eating Hail Merry foods on their website, but here are some key points from Hail Merry:

“We don’t use heated or processed oils, synthetic vitamins, soy fillers or stimulants, which flood the so-called nutritional performance snacks found on the market today. Hail Merry Foods are made from 100% unadulterated ingredients.”

Hail Merry further states, “We believe in the healing power of certain plant-based oils in their raw state. Raw nuts and cold pressed coconut oil contain healthy fats proven to improve our cholesterol profile, increase metabolism, reduce inflammation and provide an excellent source of fuel for our body. Another added benefit of these dietary oils is more radiant skin and hair.”

Susan O’Brien is the raw food chef behind Hail Merry and is now in partnership with two other ladies who make up this women-owned business. 

So let’s get to the specifics, shall we?

Son sampled the Blonde Macaroons, which he proceeded to call “coconut balls” and lapsed into “Valley Girl-speak” when he proclaimed “they are the best stuff I’ve had in like forever.” I sampled them, too, and agree … they are delicious.

I also sampled the Chocolate Macaroons. These treats were amazing. “Hand made with organic shredded coconut, dark cocoa, organic expeller pressed coconut oil, pure maple syrup, organic Mexican vanilla and sea salt.” Oh, they are so, so very good!

Son also loved the Orange Cranberry Grawnola. He liked the Lemon Agave Grawnola, too, but far preferred the Orange Cranberry Grawnola. This granola includes: “almonds, *organic maple syrup, organic buckwheat groats, orange juice, organic apples, raw pecans, organic cranberries (evaporated cane juice), organic raw sunflower seeds, raw walnuts, raw Madagascar bourbon vanilla, organic flax seeds, cinnamon, organic rice bran solubles, sea salt.” I completely understood his preference for the Orange Cranberry Grawnola flavor because although I’m a fan of lemon in many foods and recipes, granola is not usually one of them. Plus, Hail Merry’s orange-infused products are simply divine.

Why do I say that? Well, Hail Merry also sent plenty of its Orange Rosemary Pecans (1.75 ounce packets) for my last support group meeting. To say that I was extremely skeptical that I’d like this snack was an understatement. But what a surprisingly delightful flavor combination the orange and rosemary turned out to be with the pecans (which had been soaked and dehydrated). This snack was also very satisfying. I didn’t have the urge to open another package when I had finished the packet. I also added some of the Orange Rosemary Pecans to my new Applesauce Muffin recipe that I’ll be sharing in my upcoming March Muffin Madness event. And let me just say that those pecans added exactly the right touch to the recipe. Nice little giving bites of orange and rosemary! The Orange Rosemary Pecans were enjoyed by all who tried them. They were one of the items that did “their job” to keep folks pleasantly satisfied while we were waiting for all the pizzas to be ready.

I also thought the Vanilla Maple Almonds were lovely sweet treats that were not overly sweet. The almonds have been soaked and dehydrated. Okay, I admit it … with that treat, I was actually a little sad when that snack bag was empty and I found out that it was the only one of its kind in the products sent me for review. I might have actually tilted the bag to my mouth to get every little bite of goodness.

Note that I did not get to try all of Hail Merry’s products. I didn’t get to try the Salt N Pepper Sunflower seeds or Chimayo Chili Pecans. And I didn’t get to try Hail Merry’s most praised products, its Merry Miracle Tarts. Voted Best New Vegan Product 2011 in Food Expo West, these beautiful tarts are pretty pricey, but like all the Hail Merry products they are made of very high quality ingredients. In addition, these tarts are coconut oil based and require refrigeration at all times. So overnight shipping is included in the price. The Merry Miracle Tarts come in several different flavors: Chocolate, Chocolate Almond Butter, Chocolate-Mint, Meyer Lemon, and Persian Lime.

 

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  1. Christina says

    March 25, 2012 at 11:17 pm

    The Macaroons sound awesome!Though, I would love to try the Vanilla Maple Almonds as well.

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  2. Lee Barrilleaux says

    March 25, 2012 at 11:26 pm

    The blonde macaroons sound so delish. My Mom used to make homemade macaroons, so they are definately a comfort food for me.

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  3. Tessa Domestic Diva says

    March 25, 2012 at 11:28 pm

    orange cranberry granola for sure! I love that combo!!

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  4. Chelsea says

    March 25, 2012 at 11:31 pm

    Ive tried the chocolate macaroons and they were amazing! I can’t wait to try another flavour!

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  5. Shelly says

    March 25, 2012 at 11:39 pm

    Hands down the blonde macaroons! I am going to have to look for Hail Merry products near me. They all sound yummy, and just right to keep in my bag for snacks on the go. 🙂

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  6. Jen A says

    March 25, 2012 at 11:45 pm

    Chocolate macroons yum! Also intrigued by the chimayo chili pecans :). Thanks for the shot!

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  7. Janet Lewis says

    March 25, 2012 at 11:50 pm

    Orange Cranberry Granola, although it was hard to pick a favorite!

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  8. Becky says

    March 25, 2012 at 11:51 pm

    Vanilla Maple Almonds!

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  9. dani lassen says

    March 25, 2012 at 11:51 pm

    Would love the macaroons, both flavors! The nuts sound fab and definitely the grawnola as well! Excited to know about these products 😉

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  10. tanyaci says

    March 25, 2012 at 11:52 pm

    Hello vanilla maple almonds! They sound delicious!

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  11. j3nn says

    March 25, 2012 at 11:58 pm

    I’m crazy about their chocolate miracle tarts! I had one last week; SO GOOD!

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  12. Paula Decaria says

    March 26, 2012 at 12:25 am

    I loved Hail Merry! Their macaroons are quite tasty, but I absolutely love their orange cranberry grawnola!

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  13. Michelle Stone says

    March 26, 2012 at 2:24 am

    Those chocolate macaroons sound absolutely delicious!! I am such a sucker for chocolate. Although, I have to say, the vanilla maple almonds sound pretty good too. 🙂

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  14. Wanda says

    March 26, 2012 at 3:48 am

    CHOCOLATE MACAROONS!
    I’m gonna think about them all day now! 🙂

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  15. Jayne Koch says

    March 26, 2012 at 4:33 am

    Orange cranberry granola!! Actually it Ll sounds so good!

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  16. Shari H says

    March 26, 2012 at 5:32 am

    The Grawnola sounds tasty to me – I love adding granola to my yogurt. Or the almonds, which are one of my favorite, easy, on-the-go snacks.

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  17. Jessica says

    March 26, 2012 at 5:52 am

    I want to try the Merry Miracle Tarts!! The Chocolate, Chocolate Almond Butter, and Chocolate-Mint all sound amazing!:)

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  18. Ricki says

    March 26, 2012 at 7:39 am

    I don’t think we have these here in Canada yet, but boy, do they sound amazing! Those pecans in particular. . . so different! And how great of them to send enough for your whole support group. 🙂 I’d love to try these!

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  19. Maura says

    March 26, 2012 at 7:56 am

    The vanilla maple almond sounds yummy! They all do!

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  20. Jennifer says

    March 26, 2012 at 8:35 am

    The Chocolate Macaroons of course!

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  21. Beverly says

    March 26, 2012 at 8:55 am

    I couldnt decide between the choco macaroons or pecans…yum!

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  22. Stephanie says

    March 26, 2012 at 9:13 am

    The chocolate macaroons are to die for! I would love to try the others.

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  23. Ana says

    March 26, 2012 at 9:26 am

    Oh gosh, I would love to try anything, it all sounds amazingly good! But if I had to choose only one it would be the chocolate macaroons, those look soooo good!! 🙂
    Ana

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  24. Kimberly Louis-Jean says

    March 26, 2012 at 9:50 am

    The chocolate macaroons sound divine!! I am a sucker for anything chocolate and coconut related.

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  25. Karen says

    March 26, 2012 at 10:02 am

    I would love to try the chocolate macaroons! What a perfect combination!!

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  26. Francesca says

    March 26, 2012 at 10:14 am

    I am a huge fan of their tarts but haven’t tried any of their other products. Those chocolate macaroons sound amazing though!

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  27. lindsey says

    March 26, 2012 at 10:39 am

    blonde macaroons, for sure!! 🙂

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  28. Alta says

    March 26, 2012 at 10:44 am

    I LOVE LOVE LOVE Hail Merry stuff. And love that she’s from Dallas. 😉 I wish you would have been able to sample their tarts. They are SWOON-worthy for sure. Those macaroons are delightful too. And their grawnola. And their nuts. Okay I love all of their stuff. Can you tell?

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  29. Ann Stark says

    March 26, 2012 at 11:34 am

    Can’t wait to try the vanilla maple almonds – my favorite flavors in one!

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  30. Brandae says

    March 26, 2012 at 12:08 pm

    Chocolate macaroons would be my first pick! It all sounds great.

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  31. Megan says

    March 26, 2012 at 12:22 pm

    The Macaroons sound the best to me!

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  32. Vegyogini says

    March 26, 2012 at 12:32 pm

    I’d love to try the Orange Cranberry Granola! Thanks for the giveaway!

    Reply
  33. Janis says

    March 26, 2012 at 12:45 pm

    The vanilla maple almonds sound delicious, I love almonds!

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  34. Janis says

    March 26, 2012 at 12:46 pm

    I subscribe to your emails

    Reply
  35. Bunny says

    March 26, 2012 at 12:50 pm

    I have been looking for a coconut macaroon that I like forever – I know I would love the blonde ones.

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  36. Frederique says

    March 26, 2012 at 12:52 pm

    YUMM! I love macaroons, but i put granola EVERYWHERE and cranberry orange sounds Ama-zing! zing… get it?

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  37. Sharon Smithline says

    March 26, 2012 at 12:53 pm

    The chocolate macaroons sound awesome!!

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  38. tina says

    March 26, 2012 at 12:59 pm

    I have to go with the blonde macaroons! They sound delicious!

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  39. michelle says

    March 26, 2012 at 1:03 pm

    They all sound wonderful. but I love Orange cranberry anything so thatvone sounds great.

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  40. Wanda Moncrief says

    March 26, 2012 at 1:13 pm

    I think I would love the Orange Cranberry Grawnola! All of the products sound wonderful however.

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  41. Christine says

    March 26, 2012 at 1:18 pm

    They contain rice, so not for me. I was hoping there might be one more source for those of us that must avoid all grains and legumes. Buckwheat, Quinoa, Amaranth aren’t reaction inducing so it was good to see Buckwheat.

    I like Laughing Giraffe Raw snacks that are truly raw and completely grain, legume free.

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  42. Erin says

    March 26, 2012 at 1:27 pm

    Lemon Agave Granowla!

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  43. Denise says

    March 26, 2012 at 1:42 pm

    blonde macaroons! xoxox

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  44. Patsy says

    March 26, 2012 at 1:45 pm

    Orange Cranberry Grawnola sounds really good!

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  45. SunnyB @ andloveittoo says

    March 26, 2012 at 2:06 pm

    Ohhh Shirley! This is a giveaway we can really sink our teeth into. 😉

    I had the pleasure of enjoying both the regular and the chocolate macaroons on my last trip to Houston, TX. They do not have Hail Mary in any of our local stores, so I have yet to venture past that. Undoubtedly the orange cranberry granola is just as delicious as it sounds.

    What a great giveaway!

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  46. Adrienne @ Whole New Mom says

    March 26, 2012 at 2:18 pm

    Thanks! Any and all, but the vanilla almonds sound great!

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  47. Julie D. says

    March 26, 2012 at 2:25 pm

    As a newbie with celiac disease, a little bit of chocolate sounds grand right now, so Chocolate Macaroons it is!

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  48. Sara P. says

    March 26, 2012 at 2:31 pm

    I would love to try the Chocolate Macaroons!

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  49. Sue says

    March 26, 2012 at 2:39 pm

    Oh my gosh! The chocolate macaroon sounds wonderful!
    I’ve tried the coconut oil tarts, they are unbelievably good!

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  50. Reagan McNeil says

    March 26, 2012 at 3:02 pm

    I think the cranberry orange grawnola sound amazing!!!!!!

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  51. Kathleen says

    March 26, 2012 at 3:16 pm

    I would like to try the Vanilla Maple Almonds, as well as the macaroons. Thanks!

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  52. Susan Halloran says

    March 26, 2012 at 3:26 pm

    Ooh, chocolate macaroons? Sounds delicious, and just in time for gluten-free Easter baskets!

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  53. Suzanne H says

    March 26, 2012 at 3:37 pm

    The Vanilla Maple Almonds.

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  54. Karen says

    March 26, 2012 at 5:09 pm

    Macaroons sound wonderful and I’d like to try the grawnola as well. I haven’t tried anything but their lemon and chocolate tarts. The chocolate tarts are probably the most decadent thing I’ve eaten in ten years. Triple love them so if the macaroons and grawnola are as good as the tarts, this is a phenomenal giveaway.

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  55. Suzanne says

    March 26, 2012 at 5:10 pm

    Chocolate macaroons – anything chocolate calls my name!

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  56. Anne Y says

    March 26, 2012 at 5:53 pm

    I would be interested to try the Lemon Agave Grawnola.
    Thanks!

    Reply
  57. Dorothy Barton says

    March 26, 2012 at 6:05 pm

    Chocolate Macroons sound great! How about in my easter basket? Can’t wait to try them.

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  58. Sherry Eason says

    March 26, 2012 at 6:34 pm

    The chocolate macaroons sound divine. So did almost every product you mentioned. I want to try them all.!

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  59. Ashlee L says

    March 26, 2012 at 6:37 pm

    I would love to try their chocolate almond butter miracle tarts!
    Sounds delicious.
    Thank you!

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  60. Teri Lodesky says

    March 26, 2012 at 6:45 pm

    The chocolate macaroons sound delicious! Everything’s better with chocolate!

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  61. Emily says

    March 26, 2012 at 6:51 pm

    They all sound INCREDIBLE but the chocolate macaroons are making me chocolate swoon!!!

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  62. Susan Jonell Roragen says

    March 26, 2012 at 6:51 pm

    the chocolate maccarooms

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  63. Kelley says

    March 26, 2012 at 7:16 pm

    chocolate macaroons

    Reply
  64. Cindy W. says

    March 26, 2012 at 7:18 pm

    Gosh, they all sound good but I’m going to pick the chocolate macaroon.

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  65. laura west kong says

    March 26, 2012 at 7:44 pm

    The orange rosemary pecans sound fabulous, and anything with coconut!

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  66. Linda C says

    March 26, 2012 at 8:33 pm

    The coconut macaroons and the vanilla almonds sound irresistable to me! Orange and rosemary with nuts? I am willing to try! It all sounds yummy to be honest.

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  67. Venessa says

    March 26, 2012 at 8:38 pm

    I’ve had the miracle tart before and it was fabulous!! I’d love to try the chocolate macaroon. Thank you for this giveaway. 🙂

    Reply
  68. Yvonne says

    March 26, 2012 at 8:43 pm

    Wow! good Blond Macaroons are really hard to come by—they sound superb–mmmm

    Reply
  69. richard linsenberg says

    March 26, 2012 at 9:58 pm

    macaroons

    Reply
  70. Nicole says

    March 26, 2012 at 10:27 pm

    The blonde macaroons sound amazing! I would love to try them.

    Reply
  71. Janet Sale says

    March 26, 2012 at 10:27 pm

    The chocolate macaroons would be my first choice

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  72. Janet Sale says

    March 26, 2012 at 10:28 pm

    Chocolate macaroons sound great

    Reply
  73. Heather says

    March 26, 2012 at 10:53 pm

    The orange cranberry grawnola sounds fabulous!

    Reply
  74. Samantha says

    March 26, 2012 at 10:57 pm

    Chocolate miracle tart sounds fabulous!

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  75. Sharon Baridon says

    March 27, 2012 at 12:58 am

    Blond Macaroons!!! Anything with coconut!!! Too bad the Orange Rosemary Pecans are not included in the giveaway!! They sound intriguing…. And dare I say, divine????

    Reply
  76. Jessica says

    March 27, 2012 at 1:40 am

    They all sound delicious! I’ll keep my eye out for them!

    Reply
  77. Cara says

    March 27, 2012 at 7:30 am

    The Lemon or Chocolate miracle tarts look awesome!

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  78. Cara says

    March 27, 2012 at 7:30 am

    I like you in fb.

    Reply
  79. Rita says

    March 27, 2012 at 7:37 am

    I hope these products come to my area. I want to try them all but if I could have only one, those coconut macaroons have called me by name.

    Reply
  80. Jacqui says

    March 27, 2012 at 10:01 am

    oh my gosh! The Vanilla Maple Almonds sound divine!

    Reply
  81. Ms. M. V. Smith says

    March 27, 2012 at 10:39 am

    I’d like to try the Orange Cranberry Grawnola. I made some GF orange-cranberry muffins from a GF recipe I got and they didn’t come out like I hoped they would. Looking forward to tasting what they should have tasted like (or close to it!).

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  82. Karen G. says

    March 27, 2012 at 10:52 am

    The Vanilla Maple Almonds sound like a fantastic snack option for the kids and for on-the-go snacks.

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  83. Carrie Holdcraft says

    March 27, 2012 at 11:04 am

    The Orange Rosemary Pecans sound wonderful. I love all 3 of those flavors.

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  84. Carrie Holdcraft says

    March 27, 2012 at 11:09 am

    How can I get the nuts?

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  85. Morgan Crumm says

    March 27, 2012 at 1:21 pm

    The macaroons and the cranberry orange Grawnola sound amazing!

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  86. Karen says

    March 27, 2012 at 3:17 pm

    The chocolate macaroons sound the best to me!

    Reply
  87. vegAnn says

    March 27, 2012 at 4:03 pm

    Definitely want to try the Cherry Almond Hemp Grawnola

    Reply
  88. Sharon says

    March 27, 2012 at 6:14 pm

    Love Hail Merry. I’ve been wanting to try the cranberry granola but they haven’t had it in my store. Also the tartlets are to die for. Yum.

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  89. stephanie says

    March 27, 2012 at 8:24 pm

    I LOVE LOVE LOVE Hail Merry… that was really cool to see the video of the founder!! She inspires me! She took the words right out of my mouth and I feel so passionate about the things she talked aobut. I have already tried the macaroons and the chocolate macaroons and I have NEVER had a GF treat that is store bought that compares! There is no other treat I would have GF, healthy or otherwise! I look forward to trying some of her tarts!! I just wish there were a whole foods near my home. Maybe they can consider selling in Sprouts farmers markets? I believe Sprouts/Henry’s and Sunflower markets are all owned by the same company and they are more accessible to me and I would think many more people.

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  90. Sharon says

    March 27, 2012 at 8:29 pm

    The vanilla maple almonds sound lovely to me but so do the tarts and granolas! It all sounds delicious!

    Reply
  91. Amy says

    March 27, 2012 at 9:08 pm

    The blonde macaroons sound wonderful! Thanks for the chance to win some healthy gf snacks!!!

    Reply
  92. Micha @ blissful bites says

    March 27, 2012 at 9:50 pm

    mmmmm I’d love to try some of those chocolate macaroons!! Thanks for hosting the giveaway!

    Reply
  93. Beverly says

    March 28, 2012 at 10:42 am

    Thanks so much!!! I can’t wait to try them! When I can find something that is convenient, healthy, gluten free and vegan it’s pretty exciting!!!!!

    Reply
  94. Rita says

    March 28, 2012 at 12:02 pm

    I can’t believe it! I was one of the giveaway winners. This has never happened to me before. I will camp by the mailbox in a couple of days. I can’t wait to try this product. Just in time for Easter too!

    Rita

    Reply
  95. Vegyogini says

    March 28, 2012 at 12:18 pm

    THANK YOU!!

    Reply
  96. Beverly says

    May 21, 2012 at 8:45 am

    Hello! I’ve enjoyed all of my Hail Merry treats! My favorite were the macaroons, enjoyed the day they arrived. I’m not crazy about granola, so took my time sampling it. It was good, to my surprise. My favorite was the orange cranberry…it had a nice spice flavor (like ginger and cinnamon maybe.) My friend’s birthday seemed like an appropriate occasion for the chocolate macaroons. They are chocolatey thru and thru. It was like almost like eating a truffle…mmmm.
    Thanks again Shirley and Hail Merry!!!

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  97. meryl says

    June 21, 2012 at 10:31 am

    I guess you haven’t tried Emmy’s Organics raw vegan gluten-free products – They are better than Hail Merry and sustainably packaged in compostable packages, unlike HM which are packaged in non biodegradable plastic. They have a line of gf,raw,vegan products . They are my very favorite treats and they are made with love and integrity. http://www.emmysorganics.com

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  98. David says

    February 2, 2013 at 3:11 pm

    My favorite is the Lemon Thyme Pecans! No one mentions these, but they are so yummy that I could not stop and ate the entire bag (100g)in one day!

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    • Shirley says

      February 3, 2013 at 1:55 am

      David–I think it would be very easy to eat the whole bag in one day. Uh … I’ve done it. 😉 Their flavor combinations are surprising, but totally irresistible! Thanks for sharing your favorite. 🙂

      Shirley

      Reply

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