Now that summer is over and schools have started, fall is in the air and it's time to get your crock on! It was only last year that I bought my first crock pot and my culinary life has forever been changed. Gone are those stressful nights of trying to figure out a last minute dinner plan for my cranky, hungry kids. The crock certainly lives up to it's motto: "cooks while the cook's away." There's no excuse. Using a crock pot is too easy. Dump your food in the morning and when you get home at night, your meal is ready to be … [Read more...]
Soda Stream Giveaway and White Wine Sangria
August 3, 2012 By 290 Comments
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...]
Giveaway: Tupperware Chef Series 12” Griddle Pan
May 9, 2012 By 89 Comments
A couple weeks ago I was invited to the Cooking with Confidence event with Tupperware Brands and Chef Marco Canora! I had a blast enjoying various cooking demonstrations and testing out the latest line-up of innovative Tupperware products. I especially loved one of the pans Chef Marco used when preparing his chicken recipe – the Chef Series 12” Griddle Pan. Chef Marco enjoying his Griddle Pan While most people associate a griddle pan with pancakes and breakfast (perfect to help make Mom breakfast in bed), Chef Marco cooked some tasty … [Read more...]
