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Every packaged food company is going to shake their head and utter a few choice words at this blog post. I get it. You pay a premium for pre-packaged, ‘I don’t have to think about it’ snacks and meals. But here’s…
Every packaged food company is going to shake their head and utter a few choice words at this blog post. I get it. You pay a premium for pre-packaged, ‘I don’t have to think about it’ snacks and meals. But here’s…
MSG 21+ – This post is sponsored by Sapporo USA but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. Summer is almost upon us and we’re already dining outside every night! That’s why I was SO EXCITED to learn…
I received this product for free from Moms Meet (momsmeet.com) to use and post my honest opinions. Compensation for this post was provided and this page may contain affiliate links. I received a beautiful bottle of sustainable Malaysian Palm Oil…
I received this product for free from Moms Meet (momsmeet.com) to use and post my honest opinions. Compensation for this post was provided and this page may contain affiliate links. We celebrate a lot of Meatless Mondays at our house…
When I was little, my Mom would serve us spaghetti and hand us a cylinder of powdered ‘parmesan’ or what we called ‘snow’ to sprinkle on top. It may as well have been snow because it was just as flavorless….
I put a lot of love and thought into my meal planning when I entertain. While I do ask my guests if they have any food allergies, sensitivities or preferences, sometimes I forget– or worse, my guests will not tell…
I happened to find a huge stash of long purple Chinese Eggplants (California grown) at our local Korean market yesterday, so instantly I had a craving for warm, spicy eggplant over rice. Chinese eggplants are typically long, slender and very…
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #BarillaProteinPLUS #CollectiveBias I am always looking for ways to add more plant-based protein to my family’s diet, and Barilla ProteinPLUS pasta is just…
Gathering and lingering over food is central to Italian culture. The dishes employ simplicity, relying on high-quality ingredients rather than elaborate presentation. Many dishes feature tomatoes, bell peppers, potatoes, wine and cheese. A natural plant-based cuisine, modern Italian focuses on…
Summer means a bounty of fresh peppers and corn on the cob. This is a quick salad to make, but will need time to chill. Using fresh summer shishito peppers, this salad will have a kick – or will…
(This post is intended for 21 & up) National Chardonnay Day is May 25th, 2017, so what better way to celebrate than with my Besties? Most Moms like me have friends from two primary sources – friends we have had…
Today I picked up some gingko nuts and a bitter melon at the Korean Zion market. I have no idea how to prepare either, but they look fun and I love playing with my food. The gingko nuts are encased…
When I was five, my Mom decided to start taking classes at a fancy pantsy cooking school. Instead of traditional spaghetti dinners, mealtime turned into gourmet test-kitchen every night. There were some hits and misses, but one of my fondest…
The women in my life are all dehydrated. Seriously, all human deserts. Getting my Daughter, Mom and Mother-in-Law to drink water is like trying to get a cat to go for a swim. Needless to say, it’s a struggle. Excuses…
When I was selected to be April’s ‘Innfluencer’ for Temecula Creek Inn, I did a little girl scream and then went into planning mode. Temecula is about an hour and twenty minutes from my home, so I don’t get there often…