Foodie

Behind the scenes at the Green Giant Valley

Do you all remember that last August I went to the Green Giant Valley? That was such a wonderful trip and really interesting learning about the corn – you would not believe how much goes into making it. While we were there they took several videos of us also talking about the trip, what we [...]

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POM Blueberry Smash Cocktail

Thank goodness it is Friday – I need a drink after this week for sure! POM sent me some samples lately and here is a wonderful cocktail using their POM Blueberry juice! POM Blueberry Smash Cocktail Recipe Ingredients: 3/4 oz POM Blueberry 100% juice 1 1/2 oz bourbon 1/2 oz fresh lemon juice (sue me, [...]

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Chicken Parmesan Casserole

Yummy! I found this recipe on Pinterest and it sounded good and tonight I finally gave it a try. I was surprised at how much it actually does taste like chicken parmesan! The recipe is simple enough and you can use shortcut items as much or as little as you like. For instance the original [...]

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I love this cinnamon

I had not given a lot of thought to the differences in the ground cinnamon I buy at the store before but after trying this McCormick Roasted Saigon Cinnamon I now know there are differences. My husband was the first one to use this cinnamon and he noticed how much more flavorful it was. Then [...]

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Naked Juice Review

Some new better-for-you juices to try. My hubby, son (17), and I all tasted all three of these varieties of Naked Juices – we have very different tastes so I like to get all of our opinions on things like this for my reviews. Mango Veggie – This is a thick juice, not a smoothie, [...]

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Free Food at Qdoba for a Kiss and a Giveaway

So you could take your special someone really fancy-schmancy place to eat dinner tomorrow and it would be nice, but probably you will have a long wait or a limited fixed menu and it will be expensive! Not me! I’m suggesting my Valentine take me to Qdoba because if you kiss anyone at the checkout [...]

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Corn and Cheese Chowder

It is a cold and wintery day here in St. Louis today. I ran to the grocery store this morning before it got slick and decided that soup would be a good meal this evening. Over the weekend I watched The Pioneer Woman on TV – it’s a good show – and she mad this [...]

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Slow Cooking Tips from Cooking Connections Event

Last week I took part in a great live event at TheMotherhood as part of their Cooking Connections. Celebrity George Duran was the special guest chef and shared some really interesting tips about slow cooking. Honestly, I’ve used a slow cooker for years and I grew up with my mom using one also and [...]

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One Hour Meal Challenge and Giveaway

So Bertolli has offered up a challenge to create a one hour weeknight meal, well not all of our meals are at dinner with varying schedules. As I mentioned the other day, Hubby and I are struggling with some things and so when we have the chance to have a nice quiet meal together, no [...]

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POMojito Cocktail

My current favorite cocktail is the mojito. They are so refreshing! Not only do I love a classic mojito, but I also love the wonderful twists on them with different flavors. When the POM Wonderful folks shared this recipe with me it screamed out – yum, yum, yum!!!! POMojito 1 oz. POM Cherry 100% juice [...]

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