December 20th is National Sangria Day and what a perfect time of year to enjoy a glass of this festive beverage. I have not had sangria since I was a young adult and my friends and I would mix up a big batch along with plenty of fruit and enjoy it on the weekend. So I thought is would be fun to … [Read more...] about Eppa Sangria Celebrates National Sangria Day
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Classic Chocolate Brownies Recipe
How many of you enjoy chocolate brownies? We love brownies and I bake a batch of brownies once every couple of weeks. We love all kinds of brownies from the classic chocolate, to blondies and even cheesecake brownies. Today I thought I would share my recipe for the Classic Chocolate Brownies with … [Read more...] about Classic Chocolate Brownies Recipe
Last Minute Holiday Bargain From Rueda Wines
Just a week until Christmas and there is still a lot to do in my house! Between working, shopping, gift wrapping and all, I just know that there are people I missed on my gift list. I always pick up some additional gifts to have, just in case, and wine is a fabulous one to give. Plus finding one … [Read more...] about Last Minute Holiday Bargain From Rueda Wines
Make Your Own Chocolate Kit from Glee Gum
Verve is an independent, certified woman-owned business, dedicated to linking world communities and creating environmentally and socially responsible products and activities. Verve's products include: Glee Gum, a natural chewing gum line, and Make Your Own Candy Kits, a line of educational … [Read more...] about Make Your Own Chocolate Kit from Glee Gum
Salba Smart Chia Seeds in Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
We have been sharing all of the delicious wonders that Chia seeds can do for your health over the past few months. By adding Chia seed, either ground or whole seed, into your foods you are adding a healthy addition that will fill you up and add delicious fiber to your diet. It is so easy to use this … [Read more...] about Salba Smart Chia Seeds in Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
Holiday Cookie Baking with Pillsbury
We are now 11 days away until Christmas Day is here. How many of you have started your holiday baking? How many of you are waiting until the last minute? For me personally, I always start my baking on December 3rd and I bake up through New Year's Day. I bake for my personal family, my extended … [Read more...] about Holiday Cookie Baking with Pillsbury
Asian Flank Steak with Stir Fry Vegetables Recipe
As a child I traveled a lot through Asia and lived there for several years as well. Our whole family grew to love Asian style food and my mom got very good at cooking it too. I made this recipe a few weeks ago using an Asian sauce recipe that my mom had given me and built on it from there. This … [Read more...] about Asian Flank Steak with Stir Fry Vegetables Recipe
Grandma’s Homemade Pumpkin Pudding Recipe
When I was a little girl my grandma would always make a big batch of homemade pumpkin pudding around the holidays. Over the years I have altered her recipe just a tad and now carry on the tradition of making it for my own family. Every year when Thanksgiving and Christmas roll around, I always make … [Read more...] about Grandma’s Homemade Pumpkin Pudding Recipe