photo courtesy of Amazon.com There are a couple of appliances and kitchen gadgets that I’ve purchased over the year that have completely altered my culinary way of life. My new Soda Stream carbonated water maker is one of them. For years I've struggled with drinking the recommended 64 oz. of water a day. I don't like water. I never did. I think it's boring. I could go an entire day without drinking. However, with my new Soda Stream, making carbonated water is simple and it's added just that right amount of FIZZ in my life- exactly … [Read more...]
A Big Mouth Juicer and Chobani Yogurt Giveaway
July 20, 2012 By 196 Comments
photo courtesy of Amazon.com How many of you eat breakfast? And, that doesn’t constitute a cup of coffee. It means having something relatively healthy. I’ve always been a proponent of breakfast; probably because before I learned how to cook, I ate cereal 24/7! My kids don’t go a single morning without at least a tall glass of juice and some yogurt. I try to buy freshly squeezed juices but, we’re a pulp-free family so sometimes they’re difficult to locate. We also love Greek yogurt, and our hands down favorite brand is … [Read more...]
July 4th Giveaway: 14-Quart Soft-Sided Electric Travel Cooler
June 29, 2012 By 77 Comments
THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED. CONGRATULATIONS TO ALICE CUNNIGHAM for winning the cooler. It's hard to believe July 4th is next week! I always felt the July 4th holiday was also the unofficial kick off to summer--schools are closed nationwide, BBQs are fired up, people are ready to celebrate. Many people will participate in fun excursions to celebrate family and embrace the warmer days of summer. We'll be headed to the beach. Whether you're hiking, going on a road trip, hanging out by a pool, or simply enjoying some peace … [Read more...]
Versatile Blogger Award
June 28, 2012 By 2 Comments
I'm so happy to have been nominated for the Versatile Blogger award from not one but two fellow foodie bloggers: Kitchen Whisperer and Nutri-Savvy. Definitely check out their sites if you haven’t already. They’re full of yummy recipes and equally entertaining stories. The rules for this award are…. 1. Thank the Blogger who nominated you. 2. Include a link to their site. 3. Include the award image to your post. 4. Include the award image on your blog. 5. Give 7 random facts about yourself. 6. Nominate 15 other bloggers for the … [Read more...]
