Mooooooove Over 1000 Calories and Make Way for Skinny Cow

One of the hardest things for me to find in my quest to get fit, is healthier sweet treats that are actually good and I’ve tried a lot. I had the chance to try Skinny Cow a long time ago and have been hooked ever since! Have you tried it? I LOVE the… [Continue Reading]

My Very Own iFood Assistant

I recently downloaded the Kraft iFood Assistant app because 1) I’m a foodie and 2) one of my biggest goals for 2010 is to be more organized.   I actually don’t have hardly any food apps on my iPhone so I was excited to try this out.

From the main menu, you can access a number of… [Continue Reading]

Family Time and 30 Minute Pizzas (psst, giveaway too)

Pizza is like the best ever food invention. You can eat it cold, hot, with meats, vegetables, and even as a dessert.  When I was asked if I wanted to try the new Fleischmann’s Pizza Crust Yeast,  I was like heck yeah! Any excuse to make pizza!  We were supposed to have family night but… [Continue Reading]

Kitchenaid Stand Mixer, Products, and Giveaway

The Kitchenaid Stand Mixer is my most favorite small appliance in my kitchen.  It’s been with me a long time and just recently got me through 6 batches of fried pie dough…all within minutes!  Anyone who spends a lot of time in the kitchen needs one.
While the stand mixer seems to be what Kitchenaid is… [Continue Reading]

Back to School: After School Snacks, 20 Minute Meals and $500

When the kids go back to school, I tend to stock my freezer full of ready made products.  You know, the ones that take minutes to cook or heat up?  I do this because A) The kids are usually starving right after school and supper isn’t ready until 6 and B) back to school usually… [Continue Reading]

McDonald’s Happy Meal 30th Birthday

I don’t know anyone who hasn’t had a Happy Meal at least once in their life and I can remember how much I looked forward to seeing what toy would be in there and eating those cookies after finishing my meal!  As a busy mom, McDonald’s has saved me many times when my little guys… [Continue Reading]

Creamy Chicken Pot Pie

I’ve made DiGornio Pizza with BLT Topping, South of the Border Chicken and Pasta Skillet, and today I bring you Creamy Chicken Pot Pie.    This was an easy meal and was wondering how all the kiddos would react since the mixed vegetables but they LOVED it. In fact, my husband who wasn’t hungry at… [Continue Reading]

The Cheesecake Factory and Tips

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 by… [Continue Reading]

How Much Water Do Your Drink?

Go tell me on my Water Way Challenge post and be entered to win $50. There’s also a way to enter to win $250 at Divine Caroline!
Just thought you’d want to know!

Food from My Nestle Visit

I know, you’re saying, “Gah, where are all the recipes??”.  I’m sorry, I’m swamped at the moment and haven’t had time to get anything prepared.  I promise I’ll catch up and get back to normal soon.  In the mean time, enjoy some good food that was served to us during our trip to Stouffer’s, which… [Continue Reading]

Beef, It’s What’s for Dinner

What a week huh!  I shared three beef recipes with you; Beef Spring Rolls with Carrots and Cilantro, Steaks with Mushrooms, Blue Cheese & Frizzled Shallots, and Asian Beef & Broccoli With Noodles.  All three were fantastic and even though I hit a couple of bumps with ingredients (cause of my very small town), it… [Continue Reading]

Paula Deen’s The Deen Family Cookbook TSV at QVC

Today only, you can get Paula Deen’s The Deen Family Cookbook for $16.58! It’s QVC’s Today Special Value and only lasts one day at that price. NOT a member? Signing up is EASY! If you do, you’ll get a $10 credit! (for new members only) Let me know if you sign up for the… [Continue Reading]

Healthy Green Grilling with Scanpan

My weight loss goals this year include more healthy recipes and taking baby steps to going green, so having the chance to try this grill pan out made me more than happy.
Some facts you should know right away about this line that makes it special, is that it is 100% PFOA FREE!  A very important… [Continue Reading]