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I constantly find myself stuck in a cooking rut. Making the same rotating meals, my taste buds crave creativity topped with a dose of inspiration. One meal that could use some shaking up: my go-to pork chop recipe.
Read more...Banana Crumb Muffins »
Walking into the kitchen to find my banana adorning a new outfit of brown speckles sparks a bittersweet feeling. On the one hand, my ruined cereal topping plans make my rumbling stomach all the more apparent. Then, my baking side kicks into gear now having an excuse to whip out the mixing bowls.
Read more...Crave-worthy Curry Chicken Salad »
When the weather gets warm, and boy has it been warm here in Boston, the thought of standing in front of a stove or turning on my oven is enough to make me start sweating. On most days, when the temperature tops 90 degrees, I crave something light and fresh, but basic garden greens can get boring fast. Earlier this spring, I was in the mood for something with a punch of flavor, and stumbled on a fantastic recipe for curry chicken salad. Though intended for a sandwich, I paired mine with a bowl of chopped iceburg and couldn’t have been more pleased.
Read more...Grill up a healthy pita pizza this summer »
On hot summer nights I often feel torn between my desire to grill and the convenience of ordering in for the night. After a long day of work, the temptation to take the easy way out creeps up nearly quieting both my healthy eating conscience and summer grilling obsession.
Read more...Grilling up some Buffalo Chicken Burgers »
Buffalo Chicken has become an American staple over the years. With its blue cheese and celery companions, few things compare to this match made in foodie heaven. In the summertime, I love pulling out the grill and mixing my love for buffalo chicken with my hot weather cravings for a big, juicy burger. The result is a mouthwatering buffalo chicken burger.
Read more...Cake Batter Truffles – it’s what’s on the inside that counts »
Sometimes I get baking cravings. My exploration to satisfy this sweet tooth begins by reading a few recipes, choosing one as a basic guideline, and finding a few of my own twists to throw into the mix.
Read more...Easy homemade fresh fruit ice cream »
July is National Ice Cream Month! Instead of heading out to your local chain ice cream shop to celebrate, save money by making a batch of ice cream from scratch using Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk.
Read more...Cocktails and mocktails inspired by The Help »
I loved the trailers for the upcoming movie, The Help, on their Facebook page so much that I’ve started rereading the book on my Kindle. Maybe I’ll sit on the back deck this weekend while I read and sip one of these The Help-inspired cocktails (Maybe a non-alcoholic mocktails would be a better idea? Don’t want to doze off in the middle of a chapter!)
Read more...Southern pie and cake recipes inspired by The Help »
The #1 New York Times best-selling book, The Help, is coming to the big screen on August 10! If you’re lucky enough to live in Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, Detroit, Charlotte, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Baltimore, Houston and Dallas-Ft. Worth, you can purchase tickets to a special 7 pm showing on August 9. Call 1-800-347-6396 for more information.
Read more...Kokopax baby gear review and diaper tote giveaway »
As any Mom can attest to, deciding which baby gear to use can be quite overwhelming. Especially for the first-time pregnant mom who may not even know what kind of gear she’s going to need.
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