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Love Letters to Zevia Contest- and the WINNERS are…

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 18:38:13 +0000

Happy Valentine’s Day! Thanks to everyone that submitted a love letter/poem to our contest. We have a very creative bunch of fans! We are really feeling the love today.

And the winners are…

Cola: Sarah M.
To my Dear Cola Z,
I truly do enjoy all of our moments together, from the guilt-free look you flaunt from my refrigerator shelf, to the lovely way you perspire in my icy glass. And let’s not forget your fierce determination to save myself from unpleasant calories– by the way, I’m looking finer every day! Thanks to you Cola Z, I have spice in my life with none of the guilt. (Hey, isn’t spice one of your flavors?) I can always look my best for me (and you), and still have full-bodied flavor and fun. Aww, you really do care for me and my body. And my dear, your natural goodness keeps me coming back for more– who says nice guys finish last? You are so naturally sweet and cola-”nutty” at the same time, I always have a blast when we’re together. I long to taste you on the morrow. Until then, I will content myself with reading your sweet list of ingredients. Adieu!

With stevia-sweetened love,

Zesty Z

Ginger Root Beer: Audrey E.
Ginger Root Beer is fizzy and sweet–
Calorie free, it can be an everyday treat.
No fake stuff, but plenty of flavor.
That hint of ginger makes it a soda to savor.

As an afternoon pick-me-up
Or accompanying a meal,
There is no end to Zevia’s appeal.

Effervescent, rich, and smooth.
Ginger Root Beer is in the groove.

Mellow earthiness from the sassafras
Foaming as it fills the glass,
Splashing on the crackling ice…
Cheers! This is the life.

Grapefruit Citrus: Debbi O.
I love my Zevia. My favorite is the ever enticing grapefruit citrus. It is zesty and sparkly and tickles my taste buds. I am so grateful to have Zevia as an extra special treat. I don’t do sugar and currently am not consuming fruit. Grapefruit citrus Zevia satisfies my cravings for something sweet and is ABSOLUTELY DECADENTLY DELICIOUS. The soft drink that is good for you. It is wonderful to be able to drink something that tastes OH SO GOOD and sweet and doesn’t increase your waist line. There is nothing diet about Zevia, it is absolutely decadently delicious. After taste? There is none! The only problem is that once you‘ve tasted grapefruit citrus Zevia you don’t want the moment to end. It is hard not to indulge in this tantalizing and satisfying pleasure. Zevia is GOOD STUFF! And grapefruit citrus is DEVINE!!!! And it’s all mine!
Thank you for creating Zevia!

Ginger Ale: Michelle
My sweet ginger ale
You make me love my scale
Your not like the other gingers
That are full of sugars that injure
Your taste is divine
I’m so glad your mine
You made me a believer in stevia
I could not live without my zevia
♥

Dr. Zevia: Heidi Jo
To my beloved Dr. Zevia,

I know I said I wouldn’t write, but I simply can’t stand to be without
you. I had sworn of off soda love, too many times I’ve been left
feeling sluggish and hurt from it’s artificial additives . That was, of course, until the day I met you. My dear Dr. Zevia, I know you’re not a real doctor, but I’ve given up apples just in case they really do keep you away. I love everything about you, Dr. You’re a sweet indulgence like no other and I’m thankful to have you in my life. We have so many memories together, I don’t know which is my favorite. Perhaps it could be the sunny days relaxing by the pool or our date nights at home with
popcorn and a witty romantic comedy? No matter, Dr. I miss you. I
miss you and I can’t take this distance between us. I can’t wait until the day we live closer to one another and I can swing by to pick you up
whenever we need time together. The good news is that I’ll be at the
store tomorrow and plan to sweep you off your delicious little feet right into my cart and into my home. Until tomorrow, my love.

Xo,
Heidi Jo

Grape: Brandy T.
Diving over old ladies plowing
over would be innocent shoppers

Trying to get the big six, tin cans,
the whopper

Clutching the six pack to my chest in delight so afraid it will take flight

To much in a hurry to get a cart
my hands, arms, are full my
fingers know there part

Yes purple is thy color
grape is thy name

I love this flavor and
surely a lot of folks feel the same

My Zevia grape is the best
it over shadows all the rest

Black Cherry: Amy D.
Oh sweet Black Cherry
you are my favorite berry
and you have never made me fear
that someday you would disappear
and that was always clear

Just like you
no artificial red or blue
and naturally sweet
you are my favorite treat!

I can tell you, this is not a crush
dear black cherry, I love you so much

Cream Soda: AG M.
Oh Cream Soda, how I adore thee…
You’re so creamy and sweet, you make my heart smile with glee.

Such an indulgence, so bubbly and bright.
And to know you’re guilt free, well that’s out of sight!

Such a delicious vanilla flavor…
Mmmm the joys to behold and savor!

Even your sweet smell, it just takes me away…
Please, oh please tell me you’ll forever stay!

I love you so much I just want to shout!
Happy Valentine’s Day, Cream Soda! You’re what it’s all about!

Caffeine Free Cola: Lisa R.
My Dearest Caffeine Free Cola Zevia,

I love you in the morning,
You ride with me to work.
I love you in the afternoon,
You’re my little perk.

I love you in the evening,
As I sip you in bed
I love you Caffeine Free Cola Zevia,
In My Heart you’ve spread.

Love your Sweetie,
Lisa

The poems/love letters we received were just so cute that we had to pick a couple overall winners- they will get a little something extra!

Overall Winner #1
Dr. Zevia: Sara C.

A Checkup with Dr. Zevia
By Sara C.
Grade 6

Dear Dr. Zevia, I might have the flu,
My symptoms are that I’m thinking about you,
The virus is love, makes my heart turn to goo,
Oh, dear Dr. Zevia, what shall I do?

Who in my life makes all my wishes come true?
It turns out that the answer is you, that’s who!
You’re carbonated on Bubble Avenue,
Where lives Root Beer, Cola, and Ginger Ale too!

You’re the one for me, I don’t know how I knew,
And from a can I pore out my heart to you,
When I drink you, you make all my dreams come true,
You are the single best drink since World War II!

Overall winner #2
Cream Soda: Shelley H

To be sung to the tune of The Brady Bunch:

There’s a story
Of a gal named Shelley
Who was drinking way too many Diet Cokes
She was bloated
And feeling icky
And she was all alone.

There’s a story
Of a yummy soda
That was natural and oh so very good
It’s Cream soda, and made by Zevia
And it was all alone.

Til the one day when this lady met this soda
Shelley knew that it was much more than a trick
That this flavor would soon become her favorite
That’s the way Cream became her favorite pick!

Her favorite pick! Her favorite pick!

That’s the way, Cream became Shel’s favorite pick!!

Winners- you will be contacted directly by Zevia about receiving your prize.

Love Letters to Zevia Contest

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 23:42:51 +0000

Love Zevia? Have a favorite flavor that you are completely obsessed with? Well tell us about it and you could win a lovely prize pack!

Contest: Write a love letter/poem to your favorite Zevia flavor. We will randomly post these on our wall and pick our favorites for each flavor on Valentines Day!

Rules: Love letter/poem must be submitted via email to facebook@zevia.com in order to be considered for the contest. Any entries posted on our Facebook wall will not be included. Contest starts 2/1/12 and ends 2/13/12. There will be twelve winners- one for each flavor and they will be announced on 2/14/12. By submitting your entry you give Zevia the right to use your love letter/poem as they see fit. No purchase necessary to win. Winners will be chosen subjectively by Zevia team members.

Winnings: Prize pack includes a 3-month supply of your favorite Zevia flavor, t-shirt and sticker pack. There will be twelve winners- one for each Zevia flavor.

Good Luck!

Love,
The Z team

A Zevia Wedding!

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 19:56:37 +0000

Our first Zevia Wedding took place on November 5th, 2011 at the Four Seasons in Irving, TX. Here Lauren wed the love of her life Brian and his three children. Lauren is a certified clinical nutritionist with a passion for holistic nutrition, and has been a fan of Zevia for years. She stated “Zevia has played a HUGE role in transitioning my new family from Sprite and Coke to… well… a healthier and fun version of soda.” We knew Zevia just had to be a part of her big day, and quite a day it was! This unique event included raw, vegan, and healthy menu items, including a 3-tier ivory and royal blue vegan wedding cake!

We congratulate Lauren & Brian and thank them for letting us be a part of their celebration!

For more on Lauren’s wedding and to view her blog, Diary of a Nutritionist go HERE.

Have a special event (wedding, birthday party etc.) coming up and want to include Zevia? Just drop us a line telling us about your party plans to donations@zevia.com and we just might send some soda your way!

Zevia & Vegetarian Times- 7 Day Portion Control Challenge

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 20:01:43 +0000

Exciting News! Zevia is the official sponsor of the Vegetarian Times 7 Day Portion Control Challenge. This is another great way to get ready for the New Year!

Get ready for:
• a week-long meal plan
• expert tips to control portion sizes
• daily inspirational newsletters
• a printable shopping list and serving savvy cheat sheet
• chat time where you can ask questions and share your experiences with others

Zevia & Yoga Journal 21 Day Yoga Challenge

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 20:15:55 +0000

Zevia is proud to be the official sponsor of the Yoga Journal 21 Day Yoga Challenge!

Start off 2012 right with daily tips to kick start your new year with a new you!

The easy to use online platform will fit your busy schedule and with beginner’s track or an intermediate track, based on your previous yoga experience, there will be something for everyone to enjoy! Get ready for daily videos, weekly meditations, newsletters, tips and recipes! Plus, to keep you motivated you will be able to set goals and track your progress either solo, or in a team!

Challenge Runs 1.9.12 through 1.30.12 and is FREE FOR ALL!

Zevia Guiltless Mojito

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 20:24:29 +0000

Thanks again to our friends at hum Botanical Spirit for sharing this mojito recipe with us!

Highball glass:
- Dozen+ crushed mint leaves
- 2 lime wedges
- 1.5 ounces hum Botanical-infused Rum
- Ice
- fill with Zevia Black Cherry

hum includes four incredibly rich botanicals- fair trade hibiscus, organic ginger, organic cardamom, and kaffir lime. It is a must to try! And makes a great hostess gift for the holiday season. Of course, enjoy responsibly.

Zevia at the Friends of Our Fallen Toy Drive Event

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 00:53:15 +0000

Zevia recently participated in the Friends of Our Fallen Toy Drive event presented by the American Soldier Network. And what a success it was- over 600 toys were collected and will be donated to children of fallen U.S. Military heroes this holiday season. Thanks to all who donated and a very special thanks to Lynn Margolis for making sure no one went thirsty!

The Z Team with Robert Hayes

Zevia at the ASN Toy Drive

BACON-WRAPPED FILLET STEAK with SCOTCH WHISKY and GINGER ALE SAUCE with HERBED MUSHROOMS

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 00:24:33 +0000

Thanks to the folks at The Bacon Show for this great recipe!

2-5 oz. fillet steaks
2 slices of bacon
seasoned salt to taste
pepper to taste
cooking spray
½ tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
2 cups sliced mushrooms, sliced (white or baby portabella)
¼ teaspoon dried thyme
¼ cup Scotch whiskey
½ cup ginger ale (Recommendation: Zevia Ginger Ale)
1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
½ tablespoon soy sauce
pinch or two of dried rubbed sage

Preheat Oven to 375. For the Steak: Sprinkle sea salt and pepper on both sides of steaks. Wrap with bacon and secure with a tooth pick. Treat and heat a cast iron or heavy oven safe skillet. Add bacon-wrapped fillet. Sear on one side, approximately 2-3 minutes. Turn steak. Place in oven. Cook for 10-12 minutes, until internal temperature is 125. For the Sauce: Add oil to a medium skillet and heat. Add one tablespoon of butter. Pop the other tablespoon into the freezer. Once butter is melted, add mushrooms and thyme to pan. Sauté five minutes until browned. Remove mushrooms from pan to a bowl. Remove pan from heat. Right before you’re ready to serve your meal, return pan to high heat. Once pan is hot, add Scotch to deglaze, scraping the brown bits from the bottom of the pan. Add ginger ale, brown sugar, soy sauce and rubbed sage. Add the mushrooms back to the pan. Bring to boil and reduce to simmer; about three to five minutes until it reduces to half. Add cold butter. Turn heat to high, bring to boil and then immediately remove the pan from the heat. Stir until the butter is dissolved. Serves two.

Bacon recipe courtesy of: Taste of Home, RDA Food & Entertaining Affinity, 5400 South 60th Street, Greendale, Wisconsin 53129

Zevia in USA Today United for Diabetes

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 17:17:24 +0000

As Zevia is a safe soda for diabetics, we were asked to participate in an amazing publication that hits newsstands today, Friday, November 25th, 2011. Several markets including Baltimore/DC, Cleveland, Houston, Nashville, New Orleans, The Carolinas and Atlanta will receive this bonus feature through their USA Today. This is chock full of great information on diabetes, wellness and more.

Want to win a free 6pk? If you live in one of the areas mentioned above, grab the paper, take a picture of you and this front page advertisement and post it on Facebook tagging Zevia. And then read the content. SUPER important, useful stuff!

Cheers!
The Z Team

Pumpkin Cheesecake

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 20:47:18 +0000

The holidays are here! It is time for family, friends, good food and DESSERT! Check out this new take on a classic cheesecake recipe.

Filling:
2 7 oz. tubes of pumpkin cream cheese spread (Trader Joe’s brand was used)
1 8 oz. package regular cream cheese (softened)
1 cup stevia (Stevia extract in the raw was used http://www.steviaextractintheraw.com/)
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon vanilla extract powder
2 eggs
1 egg yolk
4 oz. of canned pumpkin
¼ cup Zevia Ginger Ale

Crust:
1 ¾ cups finely crushed graham crackers (about 24 squares)
½ cup butter, melted

1. Heat oven to 375.
2. Crust: combine graham crackers and and melted butter. Press mixture onto bottom and up the sides of a spring form pan.
3. Filling: beat with an electric mixer cream cheese, stevia, flour, and vanilla. Add in eggs and egg yolk. Add pumpkin. Stir in Zevia.
4. Pour filling into crust-lined pan. Bake in oven for 45 minutes, or until the center of cheesecake appears set when slightly shaken.
5. Let cool 15 minutes and then chill in refrigerator for about 2 hours.
6. Enjoy with friends & family!

*Note: if you are unable to find pumpkin cream cheese just use regular cream cheese and double the amount of canned pumpkin used.