GE’s New Monogram Range {drool}

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I’m not particularly fond of my stove-top and separate oven so when I see ranges like the GE Professional Monogram Range, I play the lottery in hopes of winning so that I can go out and buy me one! Seriously, this is for the all-time food lover, the person that wants to spend all day… [Continue Reading]

Kraft and Sam’s Club Make Menu Planning a Breeze

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Menu planning is essential for keeping your pantry stocked and budget in check. I don’t know about you guys but with the kids out for Summer, they are eating EVERYTHING in sight which means I’m spending more on food. I’m terrible at menu planning and prefer to fly by the seat of my pants when… [Continue Reading]

Disney Family.com Makes Traveling More Fun for Kiddos!

Disney Family.com is offering an “On the Road With Family.com” kit to one lucky reader! The kit promises to keep children comfortably entertained during car or plane trips this summer and will put an end to the dreaded “Are we there yet?” questions while allowing families to share their favorite family vacation destinations. The travel… [Continue Reading]

Ice Cream Cones with Cupcakes aka Kupcake Konz

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These Kupcake Konz have to be one of the most nifty ideas ever! I can’t even count how many times I could have used this over the years especially when my little ones were in school! Basically you get these pans that have holes in them. They come in a couple of sizes, regular and… [Continue Reading]

The Cheesecake Factory and Tips

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Have you been there? Have you devoured one of their cheesecakes?  Sadly, I have not but I really want to and I know you’re gonna laugh but I had no idea that served other food as well.  Hey, that’s the sheltered life of a country gal! They have locations everywhere and even a couple down… [Continue Reading]

Cowboy Cookin’ – Chuck-Wagon Style

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The cross-country cattle drives may have ended over a century ago but chuck-wagon cookin’ is still running strong on ranches today and as competitions at events of their own. There are still many ranches out there that pull out the ol’ chuck-wagon during the cowboy works.  With large pastures and herds of cattle, it’s much… [Continue Reading]

ALERT- Kraft First Taste Program- Be the First to Try a Product! It’s Back, hurry!

EDITED: IT’S BACK!!!! Better hurry though! Do you want to be a taste tester for Kraft?  Right now, you can sign up for their Kraft First Taste program and be among the first folks to try a product out.  Kraft makes a gazillion products so this could be a great program to be a part… [Continue Reading]

Nestlé USA’s Baking Division Initiates Voluntary Recall

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Because I recently attended an event with Nestle, I was asked by them to help get the word out about a Voluntary recall.  I’m including the entire press release which I don’t normally do but I feel the all the information is valuable.  If you have any concerns about one of the products, there is… [Continue Reading]

No Bake Chocolate Cheesecake

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During the summer I like to make quick and easy desserts. I also look for desserts that don’t have to be cooked. I don’t want to heat up my oven any more than I have to. This pie recipe is all of the above. It is very good, but also quick and very easy, plus… [Continue Reading]

Moroccan-Style Beef Kabobs with Spiced Bulgar

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When I set out to make a recipe, it never fails that the store is always missing certain ingredients and this one is no exception. So what does one do when you can’t find the exact ingredients?? You simply  find a close replacement. And then what does one do when there’s stormy weather and all? … [Continue Reading]

Upcoming Robin Miller Interview and Recipe

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How many of you are looking for a quick-fix meal? Robin Miller is your gal! Have you seen her on Food Network?  She’s fabulous and makes delicious meals that are super easy to make.  You can find Robin Miller cookbooks everywhere or you can visit Embrace Dinner and check out some of her “Keep it… [Continue Reading]

Strawberry Peach Dip for Summer – Celebrate the Cow

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June – A Cow’s Favorite Month Can you imagine cereal without milk, pizza without cheese or chocolate sauce without ice cream? Since 1937, June has been dedicated to celebrating delicious dairy products. The Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board (WMMB) is observing June Dairy Month with a collection of fun dairy facts and delicious dairy-friendly recipes.  If… [Continue Reading]

Farfalle, Feta and Salmon Pasta

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I’ve always been a bit hesitant about fish, and after making this pasta and expanding my boundaries a bit, I can’t tell you why. This pasta is amazing. It’s pleasing to they eye and the tongue. Let me tell you why this pasta is so amazing, the basil adds just a hint of mint, the… [Continue Reading]