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In the last issue of American Girl Magazine, there was a recipe my daughter could not wait to try. Caramel Apple Sweet-za, a dessert pizza. Oh my goodness. This is the sweetest pizza you will ever try!! It is delicious, although you won’t be able to eat very much- it’s rich, sweet and filling so Continue Reading …
Silk® Fruit&Protein is made with natural beans right here in North America, without genetic engineering. Chock full of protein, calcium, vitamin D and vitamin C, it comes in three fruity flavors: Mango Peach, Mixed Berry and Strawberry Banana. Whether you have tried it and love it or are just learning about it, we’d like to Continue Reading …
I am always looking for a quick and easy solution for dinner. My family loves pork roast, but I have such a hard time cooking like my grandma used too. Moist, flavorful and falling apart. Through trial and error I have come up with a great method for cooking pork loin roast that my family Continue Reading …
Part of living a healthier lifestyle can be as simple as swapping out one ingredient for another. With baking, we often use applesauce to replace oils. Replacing meats with other foods rich in proteins can be another healthy swap that is quite easy to do and doesn’t require a lot of extra work. According Continue Reading …
The secret to my success in the kitchen is healthy meals as quick a possible. I also love to make a wonderful party dish in minutes. First soak a bag of shrimp in cool water. Then peel the shrimp.
I love to make my own cleaning products. The only thing is, they often don’t have any real scent to them….that’s one thing I miss about purchasing cleaners. Or one thing I did miss, until a friend told me about adding essential oils to my cleaning products. My go-to All Purpose Cleaner (APC) is really Continue Reading …
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Avocados from Mexico for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. One of the reasons I love avocados, aside from the healthy food factor, is that they are such a versatile food. I was first introduced to Avocados from Mexico when my oldest was Continue Reading …
Trying to create a Valentine’s Day dinner menu? Here is a yummy (and low fat) heart shaped turkey meatloaf !
This week I wanted to highlight how cooking frugally can still be delicious. Here’s a wonderful recipe for chocolate truffles I found several months ago. With the holidays approaching these would make great gifts or treats for Holiday parties.
