A few days ago, I told my husband that I had to go to The Home Depot. His response: “What do you need me to buy?” He didn’t understand why I would want to go to a store that, being a contractor, is practically his second home. Bestowed with a $100 gift card to spend […]
Home
New Slim-Fast shakes available!
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Slim-Fast for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. I’ve dieted off and on for years now, and often reach for Slim-Fast products when I want something easy, convenient, and low-calorie. They’ve just re-launched their rich, creamy shakes in a cool, portable bottle that is […]
Do you let your kids help in the kitchen?
I do. I find they’re much more likely to eat whatever they make, plus, it’s a learning experience. Maya is learning about fractions, for instance, and using a measuring cup is great practice. Maura loves to do more tactile things, like sprinkle cheese or drizzle chocolate on desserts. Go join the conversation at Ragu’s Facebook […]
Fischer & Wieser sauces [review]
Do you love mangoes, ginger, chili peppers, and raspberries as much as I do? Each on their own, these are some of my favorite foods and flavors. The Mango Ginger Habanero Sauce and Roasted Raspberry Chipotle Sauce recipes by Fischer & Wieser are full of natural ingredients and attractively packaged but, unfortunately, they fell short […]
The Chew’s Thanksgiving Headquarters
I honestly did not want to like The Chew when it premiered back in September. The name sounded silly, and I really didn’t need yet one more show to watch. But watch I did. And I got hooked. The hosts – Mario Batali, Michael Symon, Carla Hall, Daphne Oz, and Clinton Kelly – seem to […]
Reinventing leftovers!
When I think of Thanksgiving, I can’t help but think of leftovers. Maybe I should call them planned-overs, since I purposely plan on making more than enough for everyone to take home a little, and me not to have to cook for a couple of days. My husband, on the other hand, dreads leftovers. He’s […]
