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Grilling Season is Here With Walmart Steak Grill-Off! #Steakover

Grilling Season is Here With Walmart Steak Grill-Off! #Steakover
April 4, 2013 Comments Off

Don't let the price of a nice cut of meat deter you! Steaks don't have to be expensive. As a matter of fact, there are plenty of inexpensive options for those of you who love steak just as much as ... Read More »

Spring Break Snackin’ With McDonald’s McFish Bites

Spring Break Snackin’ With McDonald’s McFish Bites
March 15, 2013 Comments Off

On Saturdays, I usually don't cook, so it's either leftovers for us or we head out to eat. Since I wasn't feeling well and didn't want to do the sit-down restaurant thing, I picked up some McFish Bites for dinner. ... Read More »

Got Juice?: 5 Reasons Why You Should Be Juicing

Got Juice?: 5 Reasons Why You Should Be Juicing
March 5, 2013 5 Comments »

Everyone is juicing these days, but do you understand the health benefits that come with making your own juice? Here are 5 reasons why you should be juicing, plus two juicing recipes Read More »

Fresh Organic Produce Delivered to Your Door From Green Bean Delivery

Fresh Organic Produce Delivered to Your Door From Green Bean Delivery
February 22, 2013 1 Comment »

I recently got the opportunity to review Green Bean Delivery, a service that delivers fresh and organic produce and natural groceries to your home. I jumped at the chance to review because I am always looking for things that can ... Read More »

2013 Oscar Preview: Governors Ball Menu and Red Carpet Predictions

2013 Oscar Preview: Governors Ball Menu and Red Carpet Predictions
February 22, 2013 Comments Off

The 85th Annual Academy Awards are almost here, and I cannot wait! As a red carpet enthusiast, celebrity chatterer, and glamour lover, the Oscars are the best awards show because it is when Hollywood pulls out all of the stops. ... Read More »

Sweet Recipe: Vanilla Nougat Candy Bar Bites

Sweet Recipe: Vanilla Nougat Candy Bar Bites
February 13, 2013 2 Comments »

Who doesn't like vanilla? It's a flavor that somehow takes a backseat to chocolate, but can be just as good, especially when you have a great recipe that can utilize the vanilla essence. Read More »

5 Amazing And Easy Winter Recipes From Food Network

5 Amazing And Easy Winter Recipes From Food Network
January 8, 2013 Comments Off

I've compiled a list of 5 winter recipes that you can make that are easy breezy---and pretty darn good too! Read More »

Winter Wonderfuls: Hot Chocolate On a Stick Recipe

Winter Wonderfuls: Hot Chocolate On a Stick Recipe
December 23, 2012 Comments Off

Looking for a fun warm winter treat that everyone will enjoy? How about hot chocolate on a stick? It's pretty easy to make and is a great gift to give or to make for your next party or event Read More »

Get to Know a Holiday Staple: Hickory Farms & Charitable Giving

Get to Know a Holiday Staple: Hickory Farms & Charitable Giving
December 18, 2012 3 Comments »

It's no secret that when it comes to the holiday season and entertaining, Hickory Farms is a staple in my household. For as long as I can remember, Hickory Farms has been a brand that I have consistently relied on ... Read More »

Three Yummy Turkey Recipes From Food Network For Thanksgiving Day

Three Yummy Turkey Recipes From Food Network For Thanksgiving Day
November 16, 2012 1 Comment »

There are so many ways to prepare a turkey. You can bake it or fry it. You can have a well-seasoned bird or one that is served with plenty of gravy with plenty of fixings. There is no "right" way ... Read More »

Holiday Giveaway: Celebrate Traditions with Hickory Farms

Holiday Giveaway: Celebrate Traditions with Hickory Farms
November 13, 2012 26 Comments »

Hickory Farms is known as a holiday staple. Established in 1951, they are known for quality gifts and delectable holiday foods and goods that you can be proud to share. You can easily find a Hickory Farms store or kiosk ... Read More »

Beef Week Menu Plan: 5 Family Fast and Friendly Meals

Beef Week Menu Plan: 5 Family Fast and Friendly Meals
November 2, 2012 Comments Off

This week's menu plan was all about beef---my brood loves meat and so do I. There's so much that you can cook with beef, so making a menu plan for the last 5 days hasn't been that hard at all Read More »

Holiday Fab: Celebrate Labor Day With Cocktails & Ribs!

Holiday Fab: Celebrate Labor Day With Cocktails & Ribs!
August 30, 2012 Comments Off

Labor Day is the official last holiday of the summer. But it's also a great opportunity to spend it with your friends and loved ones over cocktails and ribs! Here are a few cocktail recipes as well as a recipe ... Read More »

My Ode to Julia Child

My Ode to Julia Child
August 20, 2012 Comments Off

Julia Child, remember her? She would have turned 100 years old on August 15th. What an amazing woman to have made the world fall in love with French cooking with a soundbite or two from her warbly yet unique voice. ... Read More »

Cube Recipes: Beef Stroganoff Sandwiches

Cube Recipes: Beef Stroganoff Sandwiches
July 9, 2012 1 Comment »

My grandmother recently told me about her excellent Beef Stroganoff Sandwich recipe. So I took it and tweaked it a little to my family's liking, and here it is! A great, fast, recipe that can please the whole family Read More »

Kid Summer Indoor Fun: Cooking Class with The Chicklet

Kid Summer Indoor Fun: Cooking Class with The Chicklet
July 8, 2012 Comments Off

It may be too hot outside to partake in the sun and fun, but a fab activity that you can do indoors is taking a cooking class with your child. I recently enrolled in a cooking class session at Dierbergs ... Read More »

Reality Bites: My Visit to the New Sweetie Pie’s Upper Crust Restuarant

Reality Bites: My Visit to the New Sweetie Pie’s Upper Crust Restuarant
June 5, 2012 4 Comments »

Finally! After a lot of blood, sweat, and tears, Sweetie Pie's The Upper Crust, opened in St. Louis. The world has fallen in love with Sweetie Pie's and it's owners Miss Robbie and her son Tim, after their show, Welcome ... Read More »

8 Reasons Why You Should Stay On Your Diet

8 Reasons Why You Should Stay On Your Diet
May 10, 2012 3 Comments »

Losing weight is effing hard. It's not for the faint of heart. And if you want to keep off the weight for the long term, it has to go beyond a diet to a complete lifestyle change. So here's 8 ... Read More »