I want to tell you about something I have never seen before.Boxed Olive Oil. The Village Press First Cold Pressed Extra Virgin Olive Oil is an exquisite first cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil produced from handpicked New Zealand olives and packaged in a light-block box with built-in pouring tap.Made from Barnea olives, a classic Mediterranean varietal, this oil is first press, meaning the olives are pressed once, and only once. While other producers may take oil from a second and third … [Read more...]
Progresso Recipe Starters Giveaway
Back to school means back to busy weeknight schedules. Between homework, activities, practices, work and class, preparing a delicious home-cooked meal can be quite a challenge, and getting started is often the hardest part. Let new ProgressoTM Recipe StartersTM cooking sauces give you a head start to a home cooked meal, and you´ll ace the dinner time routine this year! Progresso Recipe Starters sauces are available in five flavorful varieties that can each be used as a starter to … [Read more...]
Gourmet Rack of Lamb
An easy way to be frugal at home is by purchasing less expensive ingredients, or buying only those that are on sale. Every now and then though it is important to treat yourself, especially if you love to cook! Stop in to a gourmet food store and see what premium products they have in stock—a little quality can go a long way. Try experimenting with luxury olive oils or mustards for the recipe below.image by waferboard Ingredients1/2 cup fresh bread crumbs2 tablespoons minced garlic2 … [Read more...]
Carapelli Giveway Winner…
Thanks to those who entered to win a 17 oz. bottle of Carapelli Olive Oil. The lucky winner is...Debbie who said she loves the salad.Be on the lookout for another giveaway coming soon. I am already working on it! … [Read more...]
Summer Recipes from Carapelli Olive Oil & A Giveaway!
I have some great Summer recipes for you courtesy of Carapelli. At the end there's also a giveaway, so be sure to scroll down.Summer Salad with Grilled Shrimp & Pineapple in Champagne Vinaigrette1/4 cup Carapelli Premium 100% Italian Extra Virgin Olive Oil2 tablespoons champagne vinegar or sherry vinegar2 teaspoons Dijon mustard1/4 teaspoon coarse sea salt or kosher salt1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes2 cloves garlic, minced1 pound peeled and … [Read more...]
Hidden Valley for Everything
This post brought to you by Hidden Valley for Everything. All opinions are 100% mine. Have you heard of the new product from Hidden Valley? It's the new Hidden Valley Everything. Move over, ketchup! Hidden Valley's new line of condiments gives burgers, fries, wings — basically everything — a definite delectable upgrade. Hidden Valley® For Everything Topping & Dip Original Ranch® is the same great tasting Original Ranch® flavor, now thicker and creamier. Perfect for … [Read more...]
White Castle: Join the Craver Nation!
This post brought to you by White Castle. All opinions are 100% mine. I've never had the opportunity to eat at a White Castle restaurant. I have wanted to since hearing Doug talk about it on The King of Queens t.v. show. I would love to try a White Castle slider. They just look and sound delicious. Well, if you Join Craver Nation! you can receive 2 FREE Sliders when signing up. Hello...2 free sliders! Who doesn't want free food? I am certain that once you try White Castle, … [Read more...]
Benefits of 100% Natural Orange Juice
This post brought to you by Florida Orange Juice. All opinions are 100% mine. A couple of weeks ago I wrote about 100% Florida Orange Juice. This is a follow-up post. Hectic schedules often make it challenging to maintain a healthy diet and manage a balanced lifestyle, but consuming a diet rich in nutrients is important to give us the energy and nutrition we need to help conquer the day. Nationally recognized nutrition expert, Kathleen M. Zelman, MPH, RD, has partnered with the … [Read more...]
VtechKids Switch & Go Dinos
This post brought to you by VTechKids. All opinions are 100% mine. Preston got a fun package in the mail. It's the new VtechKids Switch & Go Dinos. He received Horns the Triceratops and Sliver the T-Rex. Preston had just gotten home from farming with his dad and when I showed him the toys, he was excited. It took a minute to figure out how to switch the dinos over to cars and back again, but then he had the hang of it and could do it on his own {Preston is 7, but I think younger … [Read more...]
Free Father’s Day Card
I just made a Father's Day card for Lance from the kids on Shutterfly. Use the code: CARD4U to get a free 5x7 card for your dad. Just pay shipping (mine was $1)I wrote "We {heart} DAD on their feet. So cute!5x7 Folded CardView the entire collection of cards. Here's the rest of the pics I used... … [Read more...]
