Every year right before the holidays we host a little party here at our home for the children in the family. Every year we serve them kid-friendly foods, beverages, play games and we all sit down to watch one holiday movie together. This year our holiday family movie night was sponsored by JOLLY … [Read more...] about Cocoa Popcorn Crunch Recipe
Food and Recipes
Custom Fortune Cookie Creations
Just like anyone, I love a sweet treat now and then. After living in the Far East for several years growing up, one of my favorite treats are fortune cookies. They are not too sweet but have just the right balance of treat to sweet. Plus they are Fun! But finding them in bulk around here is tough so … [Read more...] about Custom Fortune Cookie Creations
Mom’s Spice Bars Recipe
My mom was a great cook not because she was my mom, but honestly I cannot remember her making anything that was not good. She loves to cook and bake. The one thing that she claimed she could not make well was pies but when it came to her desserts like cakes, cookies and bars, they were so good. This … [Read more...] about Mom’s Spice Bars Recipe
Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
The holiday season is finally upon us and I have been in full cookie baking mode for the past few days. Every year I bake Christmas cookies for our entire family, friends and neighbors...so I start early! When I make oatmeal cookies I will do half of them with raisins and half of them with … [Read more...] about Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
Vegan Garlic Essence Enhances Your Recipes
My family loves garlic. We are fortunate to live a hour from the garlic capitol of the world - Gilroy, Ca. and use fresh garlic as much as possible. So when I was asked to review a garlic cooking product, how could I say no? I was excited to be able to try out a garlic essence product from Taste of … [Read more...] about Vegan Garlic Essence Enhances Your Recipes
Gourmet Chocolates from Ethel M
The holidays will be here before we know it and many of us have already kicked our gift shopping into full gear. For me personally, I am almost done but still need to pick up a few more gifts. If you are like me and still shopping for the gifts that you need then you all need to consider some … [Read more...] about Gourmet Chocolates from Ethel M
Lose Weight with the Chocolate Mint Slimfast
Slimfast has been around since I can remember. My mom drank it sometimes to help supplement her dieting efforts and I have used it many times as a fast breakfast to go. New for the holidays is their limited edition holiday flavors and I was sent a 4 pack to try out for you. Slimfast Chocolate … [Read more...] about Lose Weight with the Chocolate Mint Slimfast
Turkey Leftovers: Turkey Alfredo with Bacon Pizza Recipe
With Thanksgiving come and gone, leftovers are what our family is chowing down this week! But unless we come up with delicious alternatives, our family could run screaming from the table. I shared with you one tasty recipe the other day - the Grilled Turkey and Brie on Sourdough recipe that you can … [Read more...] about Turkey Leftovers: Turkey Alfredo with Bacon Pizza Recipe