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I wanted to make a poke cake recipe for Memorial Day. Since I had never done this, I thought I'd better do a practice run first. Every time I shop at Mariano's, it seems to get my creative baking juices flowing. The place is not just a grocery store, it's an experience! That sounds funny, but you need to see for yourself. I rallied my sister, niece and a friend to take the trip to the … [Read more...]
A turkey sandwich makes an easy lunch. I received a bag of Labriola Pretzel Rolls for review and decided to make my turkey sandwich a little more interesting. They are also delicious served warm with butter. These tasty pretzel rolls don't really need any toppings. They are delicious on their own! Labriola Pretzel Rolls After my Labriola pretzel rolls arrived, I made sure to serve … [Read more...]
I created a recipe for Nutella muffins using Greek Yogurt. I received a package from Fisher Nuts in order to complete my recipe. I added Fisher Almond Slivers to the muffins for an added crunch of deliciousness. Nutella Muffins with Greek Yogurt and Fisher Chef’s Naturals Sliced Almonds As you can probably tell I have a bit of a Nutella obsession. I can easily eat it with a spoon, … [Read more...]
When I think of Cinco de Mayo, I immediately think yum. Not that I ever really need a reason to eat things like guacamole or nachos, but any excuse to do so is just plain fabulous. This year, the kids and I will be spending Cinco de Mayo at home and I'm thrilled to bring you this post in partnership with the Role Mommy Writer's Network. Cinco de Mayo Activities It just wouldn't be Cinco de … [Read more...]
Greek Yogurt has become quite the staple in our household. It's so versatile and can be used in so many recipes. It can replace a variety of ingredients to provide a healthier alternative, too. It has lower calories, less fat, higher protein, and less sugar than a lot of frequently used ingredients. Shelley told me about this recipe for Cannolis using Greek Yogurt and Pistachio flavored … [Read more...]
The "holiday season" just never seems to end if you're trying to lose weight. So many temptations every month! It seems to really begin with Christmas but then there is all that chocolate for Valentine's Day, shamrock shakes for St. Patrick's Day, and now here it is Easter and all those decadent recipes are in your face! Well, I have managed to find a way to trick myself into thinking I'm … [Read more...]
Here is a simple recipe perfect for enticing that Easter Bunny out of hiding. ;) It's beyond simple and can be completely customized to your liking. Recipe for Easter Bunny Bait My intention here was to make something similar to "puppy chow", but with light colors for Easter. Of course I started over-thinking it at first. I tried to microwave some white chocolate chips which was a … [Read more...]
Coffee is a staple in my life. I drink it and use it in recipes. I don't just love it, I need it. Sad, but true, I am totally hooked. I started drinking coffee in my early teens and have never stopped. A more recent habit of mine is drinking iced coffee. I enjoy delicious, expensive and calorie-laden icy coffeehouse drinks like you wouldn't believe. However, they can quickly make a … [Read more...]
This recipe is easy enough for any night, but perfect for Valentine's Day since it's pink! Mike has been begging me to make my trifle recipe for weeks now. The one that I normally make is huge, so there's no reason for the two of us to have that much in the house. I decided to experiment with smaller dessert dishes. This recipe is very forgiving and so easy. Just layer yummy ingredients … [Read more...]
Here is a recipe for frozen yogurt that is higher in protein. By using Greek yogurt and cottage cheese, this frozen treat will be a lot higher in protein than a regular recipe. I decided to have fun with my Cuisinart ice cream maker once again. Since I struck gold with my Nutella Coffee Frozen Yogurt recipe, I thought I would give it another whirl. I had heard that people have used … [Read more...]
