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Just in time for Mother's Day I was introduced to Italy’s #1 selling white ceramic non-stick sauté pans. The Bialetti Aeternum 12-Inch Covered Deep Saute Pan is the perfect gift for any foodie mom out there. I've had the opportunity to cook with this particular pan for the past week and I must say, it has quickly become one of my favorite pieces of cookware. Just a few days ago I used it to whip up a batch of creamy Parmesan & sun-dried … [Read more...]
NEWSFLASH - Mother's Day is less than 3 weeks away! While it may seem like we just finished celebrating Easter, time is flying and Mother's Day is quickly approaching. Rather than grabbing a bouquet of flowers or a card, how about getting mom something she really wants, like cake. I don't know about you but I'd much rather have a big slice of sweetness and a table full of happy kids celebrating my special day with me. Baskin-Robbins has a … [Read more...]
Please note - The pot rack I’m reviewing was purchased by myself and this review is in no way connected with Enclume or any representing PR agency. For many years I've been drooling over the idea of having a pot rack in my kitchen. Some of the racks I first feel in love with were in the $300+ price range and truthfully, I just couldn't justify that kind of expense for something I wanted more than needed. There was the price and the … [Read more...]
Earth Day is just a few weeks away and while it's a wonderful day to inspire awareness and appreciation for the Earth's natural environment, we kinda think every day should be Earth Day. Over the past few months I've been slowly introducing a healthier, cleaner lifestyle to our family through organic food. It wasn't easy at first, especially given the fact that organic foods, fresh or frozen, aren't easy to find in this small town. But everyone … [Read more...]
Nearly every afternoon around 5:30-ish there's a place I go to - my sweet escape. It's not grand, tropical or even quiet but it's peaceful and if I don't forget to lock the door, it's all mine. After a day of the girls bickering, an afternoon of my son's incesent football statistics being drilled into my brain and usually a sleepless night, I like to grab a cozy bath towel, a hot cup of tea and escape to my bath tub. I get about 30 minutes of … [Read more...]
With one kiddo at school, one at pre-school and the other taking a nap, it leaves me with some free time to clean up around the house .... or just snap random pictures around my kitchen. Don't judge me. Instagram photos are a lot more fun than scraping last night's dinner off plates and unloading the dishwasher. These are just a few of my favorite kitchen things from around my red kitchen. *My favorite plate in my whole collection, looks … [Read more...]
Christmas is just around the corner and like many of you, I'm working hard to prepare our holiday dinner menu. This year I'll be hosting the family dinner and trying to do it on a budget. The holiday season can quickly become expensive after buying all of the gifts but dinner doesn't have to be. Sam's Club issued me a challenge to create a budget friendly holiday meal for around $75. Well, let me tell you, it was a lot easier than I had … [Read more...]
A few months ago I shared how much I loved the Giada De Laurentiis pasta products sold at Target stores and now I'm even more excited to share a few more of her grocery products and even bakeware. Recently I was given the opportunity to sample a range of grocery products created by Giada De Laurentiis, a well known Italian Chef and Food Network Star. I've seen her branded products while shopping in Target many, many times and I was pretty excited … [Read more...]
I love, love , love chocolate dipped caramel covered apples. Love them! I even love to make my own but not as much as I love the ones that Mrs. Prindables made for me. These my friends are in a class all of their own. Each green apple comes straight from the orchard to Mrs. Prindables where it's dipped in a fresh made caramel and dressed up with chocolate, nuts and other toppings. Feel free to tempt yourself a bit and watch this video on … [Read more...]
While you often find original recipes posted here, there are times I like to let someone else do the cooking for me. I'm not a talented chef or culinary expert, but I do enjoy fancy meals on occasion, especially during the holidays. This month I was introduced to The Tender Filet, an internet based company that brings fine dining to the comfort of your own home and requires no real skill on your part to prepare a fancy dish for your family or … [Read more...]
