Freschetta Pizza in the House!

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Maybe it’s because I’m lazy but we try to have pizza once a week, usually during family movie night.  Because we are headed to graduation tomorrow and I didn’t want to make a mess in the kitchen, we had pizza today.  Now I’ve tried a lot of pizza from the freezer section but have never… [Continue Reading]

My Very Own iFood Assistant

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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… [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]

Diet Food Delivered

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One of the things I struggle with during my Operation Fatty, is having food that is more healthy than what I eat now.  It’s a pain to cook separate dinners for me and my family so I’m on the prowl for diet food delivery style!  Living way out here in the middle of nowhere means… [Continue Reading]

Entertaining, Chuckwagon Style!

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I debated on whether I should write about this here or on my cowboy blog but since my main focus will be on chuckwagon dining, I thought it would make a good fit here. I don’t know about you but I love to entertain and while I don’t always use the western theme, it is… [Continue Reading]

Healthy Green Grilling with Scanpan

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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… [Continue Reading]

Learning Tower Giving Toddlers a Way to Help in Kitchen Safely

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My little guy loves to help in the kitchen as I’m sure most toddlers and preschoolers do so when I was introduced to this Learning Tower, I was excited!  Finally a safe way for my little man to help me in the kitchen but in a safe manner.  Normally my little guy is on a… [Continue Reading]

Blackened Salmon with Balsamic Vinegar from Hotel Preston

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Arriving in Nashville at the Hotel Preston, I only had one thing on my mind…food!  I was starved I tell you so when everyone said let’s get a bite to eat in the hotel restaurant, I was right with them. I decided to go with the Blackened Salmon.  And please note that it is pronounced… [Continue Reading]

Virtual Cupcakes are WAY Better than Real Ones!

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Since this involves “cupcakes”, I felt it was appropriate to post it here!  Sending virtual cupcakes are part of Electrolux’s way to get you involved in helping to fight ovarian cancer!  Kelly Ripa teamed up with  Electrolux, who will donate $1 for every virtual cupcake you send during this virtual bakeoff and all the money… [Continue Reading]

Thalia in New York City

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I was in NYC the last few days and had the chance to eat at a much fancier restaurant, that is normally available to me, called Thalia. Now many of you have probably eaten at places like this many times but I have not so even ordering the food was an issue for me.  I… [Continue Reading]

SmartShopper Makes Grocery Shopping a Breeze

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I love gadgets, I really love gadgets that reduce my time in the grocery store so when I had the chance to review the SmartShopper (something I’ve wanted for a long time now), I jumped on it! First thing I noticed was the simplicity of this clever machine.  Nice clear buttons make easy for reading… [Continue Reading]

Mario Batali Can Cook Me Hold My Lunch Anytime!

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Update: Giveaway is over. Have you seen the Mario Batali Lunchbags line? OMG, they are THE most stylish, functional lunch bags ever! I recently received the Mario Batali Lunch Bag (The Crew Tote) in this expresso color and I absolutely LOVE IT!!!!  Not only is it THE most stylish lunch bag I’ve had, it’s also… [Continue Reading]

Popping a Healthy Snack

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With the obesity problems that we have today, we are all looking for healthy snacks for ourselves and for our children.  Orville Redenbacher is famous for buttery delicious popcorn but did you know they make a healthy version too?  Well say hello to my little friend.  SmartPop by Orville Redenbacher, a healthier alternative to that… [Continue Reading]