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Nearly every afternoon around 5:30-ish there's a place I go to - my sweet escape. It's not grand, tropical or even quiet but it's peaceful and if I don't forget to lock the door, it's all mine. After a day of the girls bickering, an afternoon of my son's incesent football statistics being drilled into my brain and usually a sleepless night, I like to grab a cozy bath towel, a hot cup of tea and escape to my bath … [Read more...]
With one kiddo at school, one at pre-school and the other taking a nap, it leaves me with some free time to clean up around the house .... or just snap random pictures around my kitchen. Don't judge me. Instagram photos are a lot more fun than scraping last night's dinner off plates and unloading the dishwasher. These are just a few of my favorite kitchen things from around my red kitchen. *My favorite plate in my … [Read more...]
Christmas is just around the corner and like many of you, I'm working hard to prepare our holiday dinner menu. This year I'll be hosting the family dinner and trying to do it on a budget. The holiday season can quickly become expensive after buying all of the gifts but dinner doesn't have to be. Sam's Club issued me a challenge to create a budget friendly holiday meal for around $75. Well, let me tell you, it was a … [Read more...]
A few months ago I shared how much I loved the Giada De Laurentiis pasta products sold at Target stores and now I'm even more excited to share a few more of her grocery products and even bakeware. Recently I was given the opportunity to sample a range of grocery products created by Giada De Laurentiis, a well known Italian Chef and Food Network Star. I've seen her branded products while shopping in Target many, many … [Read more...]
I love, love , love chocolate dipped caramel covered apples. Love them! I even love to make my own but not as much as I love the ones that Mrs. Prindables made for me. These my friends are in a class all of their own. Each green apple comes straight from the orchard to Mrs. Prindables where it's dipped in a fresh made caramel and dressed up with chocolate, nuts and other toppings. Feel free to tempt yourself a … [Read more...]
While you often find original recipes posted here, there are times I like to let someone else do the cooking for me. I'm not a talented chef or culinary expert, but I do enjoy fancy meals on occasion, especially during the holidays. This month I was introduced to The Tender Filet, an internet based company that brings fine dining to the comfort of your own home and requires no real skill on your part to prepare a … [Read more...]
This holiday season, if you're looking for a dessert that requires no baking, no clean-up and lots of decadent flavor, you'll want to turn to The Swiss Colony. Not only do they provide a huge assortment of holiday themed desserts but they sell one of my holiday favorites, Petits Fours. These tiny cakes are filled with layers of moist cake and rich creme filling then dipped in Swiss creme. I recently received a box … [Read more...]
When I think of "frozen healthy food" the words bland and boring usually come to mind. I've given most of the low-calorie frozen meals a try at some point or another and more often than not, they fit that bland description. However, there's one line of frozen meals that are healthy and full of exciting flavors. The Healthy Choice Top Chef Inspired Café Steamers bring an all-star lineup of bold, modern and exciting … [Read more...]
Holiday desserts are one of my favorite things about the holiday season. It's the one time of year I don't feel bad indulging in the sweeter things in life. One of those sweet things is apple pie! No matter how you make it, what kind of apples you use or even what unique flavors you make it with, one thing is certain, it always tastes better with ice cream. This holiday season I'll be sharing my scrumptious … [Read more...]
This holiday season, if you're looking for an affordable and flavorful gift to share with loved ones, you might want visit Topsy's Popcorn online. Having been in business for more than 50 years, Topsy's offers a variety of fresh popcorn delivered right to your door. Should you decide to share it as a gift, you can have one of the beautiful holiday decorated tins shipped anywhere in the US. Among that many flavor … [Read more...]
