Mini Apple Pies with Breville’s Pie Maker

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Anything mini is cute ain’t it? Especially food like mini pies, cupcakes, and bundt cakes. I loved making mini banana loaves during the holidays and give them as gifts but I have to say, my new food gift will probably be mini pies!  I was given this Breville Pie Maker a while back to review… [Continue Reading]

Super Sharp Knife that is Made in the USA! {Giveaway}

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Do y’all remember when I talked about New West KnifeWorks last?  I was making my MIL’s squash goulash and slicing up the squash with them.  Let me tell you, these are beautiful knives and MAN are super sharp!!  And if the title didn’t get your attention, I want to stress “Made in the USA” because… [Continue Reading]

KitchenAid Recipe Collection Cookbook {love}

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I’m actually not a big fan of cookbooks so when I got a new one in the mail the other day, I was hesitant that I’d like it, as I am with other cookbooks.  But then,  I opened it up and saw that it was a recipe collection from KitchenAid and was immediately interested. It’s… [Continue Reading]

A Look at BGH Hard Anodized Cookware

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BHG (Better Homes & Gardens) now offer a line of non-stick hard anodized cookware, priced at the affordable $149 for a 13 piece set. I’ve owned a few sets of hard anodized and was happy to review.  It felt weighty but not so heavy that your wrists are about to break from lifting a pan… [Continue Reading]

KitchenAid Refrigerator, The Ultimate Appliance Gift for Every Home

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The KitchenAid Refrigerator is Ah-MAZING!   I have always wanted one with the freezer on bottom and am in awe of how much it holds.  KitchenAid sent me French Door Bottom Mount Interior Dispensing, Architect Series II.   Just the beauty of it breathtaking but the features and knowing it’s a brand I can trust is what… [Continue Reading]

Kitchen Makeover Finale!

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I know you guys have been waiting forever for the final results. You were probably able to tell a few things from the previous post but I wanted to share the final photos here with you all of the beautiful countertops.  I love them so much. I can take a photo anywhere on my counter… [Continue Reading]

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]