There are some pantry items that I always have on hand, and Maseca is one of them. Genuine Maseca Corn Flour by Andy Castro, on Flickr In the past I’ve written about tortillas, tamales, and corn cakes, but did you know Maseca is also great as a thickener in soups and stews? Move over cornstarch, […]
Food & Drink
Ocean Spray Fruit Flavored Snacks
As a mom, I’m always on the lookout for a snack my kids will love and that I can feel good about giving them. It’s fun to shake up snack time with something new, like these Ocean Spray® Fruit Flavored Snacks. Available in two delicious varieties, Ocean Spray® Fruit Flavored Snacks are: Made with real […]
The new Dulce de Leche Cheerios
A few weeks ago we received a delicious package in the mail. A box of the new Dulce de Leche Cheerios! It just rolled out in stores this past week, so it was nice to get a special sneak peek (or in our case, sneak taste) before everyone else! With a hint of caramel flavor, […]
Budget-friendly meals
What is your go-to recipe when you don’t have much food in the house or money to spend on groceries? This question was recently posed in a group that I’m a part of on Facebook, and since many people’s budgets are tight around the holidays with all the expenses that go into buying gifts and […]
Marzetti Otria Greek Yogurt Veggie Dip
Greek yogurt is one of my favorite things! I cook with it, mix it with fruit for breakfast, put it in smoothies, and use it as dip. It still has that tartness yogurt is known for, but it’s super rich and creamy. Somehow, it’s low in fat… I don’t know how they do it. If […]
Sweet corn tamale cakes [recipe]
I had planned on making tamales this week. Really, I had. I even bought the Maseca corn flour a while back. But my first cold of the season has me miserable. Add to that the fact that it’s that time of the month, and I’m a mess. Staring at this big sack of Maseca on […]
