Bespoke Post OVER EASY Box Review & Coupon – August 2016

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Bespoke Post OVER EASY Box August 2016 box

This edition of Bespoke Post was so full of awesome stuff that it barely fit in the box!  Bespoke Post is a men’s lifestyle subscription box, and it remains the premier choice for high quality, sophisticated accessories, gear, and curated interest kits for hobbyists and Renaissance men. Each month, you’ll get to choose from one of the limited-edition boxes filled with an array of products built around a central, unique theme. There are usually two or three new boxes to choose from every month in addition to a selection of past boxes.  One of the great things about this subscription is that you can skip the month if you’re not interested in it.

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The theme for this box is OVER EASY.  Bespoke had several cool new offerings this month, so I actually grabbed a couple of them — my other selection was CHOP.

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The front side of the information card identified all the cool stuff in the OVER EASY.  This curation featured an indispensable piece of kitchen hardware and several tasty consumables.

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The reverse side conveyed some great advice on using and caring for the feature item of the curation:  the cast-iron skillet.  The remainder of the article is available online at Bespoke.

Bespoke Post OVER EASY Box August 2016 review

Everything in the Bespoke Post OVER EASY Box.

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Kodiak Cakes Buttermilk & Honey Frontier Flapjack & Waffle Mix ($4.74):  This mix was really great.  It smelled wonderfully of vanilla and oats when I opened the inner bag.  I was able to get two full double batches of flapjacks out of the box, and their is still enough mix for one more.  The best part is the absolute ease of preparation — the batter is prepared using equal parts mix and water — that’s it!

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Though flapjacks and pancakes are often synonymous, Kodiak Cakes looks back to a time when the former where made from heartier grains, producing a more nutritious meal.

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The non-GMO ingredients include whole grain wheat and oats, honey, vanilla, and even some whey protein!

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Bushwick Kitchen Trees Knees Mountain Maple Syrup ($13.99):  This Brooklyn product uses sap from Upstate trees to make a sweet and beautiful syrup.  It was darker than most “fancy” syrup (that is the actual designation, I’m not being dismissive), which means more developed flavor.  The color was slightly reddish, looking a bit like a saffron-infused broth.

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The Real Dill Bloody Mary Mix ($12.99):  Chunky and full of spice, this jar is ready for mixing.  The blend has the ingredients you’d expect to see (though celery salt isn’t individually listed), but it also has a couple of unique ones, too:  cucumber water and dill.  The combo is intended as a nod to the company’s spicy pickles.

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The jar also suggests making a Ruddy Mary or a Bloody Maria by swapping gin or tequila for the traditional vodka.

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Old Mountain Cast-Iron Skillet ($15.99):  A cast-iron skillet is an awesome addition to any kitchen.  I was so pleased to see this offered in a curation — I have a thick enamel dutch oven I use for shallow and deep frying, but the edges are a bit high for pan frying.  This pan works well for cooking 4″ or 5″ pancakes one at a time or several silver dollars at once.  It’s not too huge, so it’s manageable as an egg or cornbread pan without breaking your elbow.


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The bottom bears the company logo in relief.

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Gotham Textile Leather Pan Holder:  This looks like an ultra-sturdy comb case, but it is super-handy for handling the hot pan.

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The thick leather does a great job at shielding your hand from the heat of the handle — just remember to remove it before using the pan in the oven.

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5″ pancakes cooked up quickly, needing less than a minute per side.

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I actually forgot to add a splash of oil before pouring in my first cake.  The pan is pre-seasoned, and it actually released the un-oiled pancake with relative ease.

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We drizzled our stack with the Tree’s Knees Mountain Maple.  It has a very true maple flavor, very light texture, and a magnificent copper hue.

Bespoke Post remains one of my favorite guy-friendly subscriptions — there are so many different themes to choose from, and I always get really excited about using everything right off the bat.  The quality of the items, whether it be a hobby kit, apparel, or food related, always make me feel like I am investing in my quality of life rather than justing getting something to set it aside.

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Updated with a pic of cooking potatoes – cubed, tossed with oil, and stuck in the oven. Perfection!

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  • Melissa B
    08.27.16

    Looks like a great box. Your pancakes look delicious.