Although this post is sponsored by Welch’s® Frozen Fruits, all opinions are my own. Kids are back in school, the grass doesn’t need to be mowed as frequently … you’d think life would be less busy now that summer’s over, but no. I feel like fall season is full-on party season. There are football games,…
Happy World Vegetarian Day!! Â In honor of celebrating vegetarians around the world, I’m sharing a round-up of 27 vegetarian soup recipes. From light and healthy to rich and creamy, you’re sure to find a soup recipe from this collection of delicious soups from my fellow bloggers. Special thanks to each of them for sharing their…
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of PEOPLE®, StyleWatch®, InStyle®, and Sunset®. The opinions and text are all mine. One of my favorite past times is losing myself in a good magazine. In high school I’d immerse myself in fashion magazines, whether I was by myself or with a group of…
Hubby and I have been struggling to keep up with our vegetable garden this year. I haven’t been able to get all the tomatoes canned before they wither on the vine. We were worried all the peppers would spoil until I had the genius idea to freeze them. Â Okay, the genius idea wasn’t mine ……
Do you love cake but find yourself scraping off a lot of the frosting before eating it? Say hello to the naked cake! It wears a bit of frosting between the layers but the sides are bare. Cake designers have elevated the naked cake to a work of art and I feel they’re often prettier…
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Aidells® & The Wine Group. The opinions and text are all mine. Summer! It heightens all the senses. Windows are open to smell the roses rambling along the fence. The sight of fireflies flickering in the fields delights children of all ages. And flavors…
I don’t really know how it happened, but a few years ago I developed a keen interest in wine varietals and how they enhanced the flavor of food. Without a doubt, a fine wine makes food taste better. A good pairing will pull out the nuances and layers of flavor, which is why having a…
Summer is right around the corner! Â Can you feel it coming? Â When I think of juicy, early summer fruit I dream of berries and remember picking strawberries and blueberries at my sister’s Michigan farm. Especially the blueberries, which I’d end up eating more than what I put in my berry basket. Today I’m sharing a…
I was recently asked by Sargento® to create a recipe using a new product, and I’d like to share it with you. For weekday dinners, I like quick and easy recipes that are full of flavor. Lately I’ve been craving Mexican food with a mix of cheese, beans, tomatoes and avocados. I decided to add…
Yum!  Dessert!  When we go out for dinner I’m always tempted to get desserts. I love sweets but I don’t like when restaurants only offer heavy desserts. After a nice meal, I don’t like to feel further weighted down. I’d rather have something light and satisfying like oh … creme brulee, flan, or Apple Pear Gratin! A…
I love flavorful soups that aren’t too filling and I recently found the perfect soup for my taste buds. Italian Vegetable Soup! Â It’s light and easy to make. You can serve this as a precursor to a meal, or you can make it a meal all on its own. My hubby and I enjoyed it…
Sundays were always family day when I was just a kid. Mom would wake everyone up for Church and Sunday School in the morning. Quite often she’d get dinner ready early in the morning and put it in the oven so food would be ready when we’d return home. More often than not, she would…
When I was a very young girl, my mother taught me the joys and pleasures of sticky buns! Mmm! I loved her sticky buns with pecans so much that I’d eat them for breakfast, lunch, and dinner! I watched patiently while she stirred the dough, let it rise, rolled it out, and let it rise…
Now that the New Year has begun and Christmas is behind us, I vow to spend more time in the kitchen, cooking food from scratch. I’m also committed to trying new foods and recipes. During the winter months I find soup to be highly comforting yet not too filling. Plus, soup is a great way…
Last week when I shared my Christmas in the Kitchen post, I promised to share the recipe for the Wintermint Cake you saw in the photos. Let me just say, the cake is amazing and I can still taste its chocolatey goodness when I close my eyes and think about it. This cake recipe is…
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #SmarterTreats #CollectiveBias Now that Halloween is over we have officially entered holiday party planning season. I love the holidays, planning parties, visiting friends and family, and eating all that yummy party food! Â But I don’t like the feeling…
