As a vegetarian of more than 15 years, I am always searching for new vegetarian dishes and products. For easy protein-rich meal solutions, my go-to-product has been the Morningstar Farms veggie burgers, so I am thrilled that they have come out with an array of new products. My favorite Morningstar Farms product have always been the [...]
My oldest son loves soup, so when he got a chance to try the new Progresso Light soups, he jumped right at the opportunity. In our family we always make sure to stock up on Progresso before hurricane season, and once hurricane season ends in November we usually start eating the soup (which hopefully has [...]
Vanilla extract can add flavor and variety to both desserts, appetizers and main entrees, and using extracts in your cooking and baking can take your culinary skills to a different level. Nielsen-Massey is a family owned company, which specializes in vanilla extracts and other extracts that can be used in baking and cooking. The Nielsen-Massey [...]
My kids and I have been fans of FarmRich snacks and appetizers for years, and I am always looking for the right combination of sales and coupons, so that I can fill up the freezer. My local Publix store usually only has a few varieties in stock, so when I discovered new FarmRich varieties at our [...]
It was a beautiful June afternoon in South Florida today, and once the shade set in over our backyard, it filled up with neighborhood kids. When I found out that it was Angel’s eight birthday today, I knew it was time to pull out a sweet treat. The perfect treat for a summer afternoon is definitely s’mores, [...]
My family recently got a chance to try out a variety of gluten free hamburger buns and gluten free hotdog buns from Udi’s Gluten Free Foods, and I am very impressed with the taste, the texture and the quality. When I was in college, I used to babysit a little girl with celiac disease. She [...]
I always try to buy as much local produce as possible, which is why I am excited about BJ’s Farm To Club program. Not only is local produce fresher because of less travel time, but buying local produce also helps support local farmers. In Florida C&C Agricultural Farms in Clewiston and Rosemont Farms in Plant City [...]
Tonight my family had quite an Alexia feast, as we were sampling some of the fabulous Alexia potatoes and their famous onion rings. Alexia Foods have an amazing variety of potato products and delicious sides, which can infuse flavor into any meal. The Alexia breaded onion rings won the first prize at my house, as [...]
Red Gold canned tomatoes recently found their way to my family’s dinner table, and I must say that I have enjoyed cooking with these 100 percent natural tomato products. Red Gold began as a family business in 1942, and four generations later, the Reichart family is still very much involved in the business. Red Gold [...]
My boys and I just got home from a four hour walking trip, where we covered two playgrounds, and they had a lot of fun playing basketball, baseball, and just being kids. When we are out on our walks, I always try to make a big trip out of it, and we bring along our [...]
I recently had a chance to try the new Health-full breads from Arnold, and I was impressed. The Health-full breads from Arnold had all the taste I needed, a little bit of a crunch, and with only 80 calories I have no complaints. Whether we make egg-salad sandwiches for a picnic in the park or [...]
With four out of five family members being lactose intolerant, lactose intolerance has a big effect on my family’s eating habits and grocery budget. While my kids and my husband can handle dairy products in very small amounts, it does not take much before they start incurring the side effects. After dealing with lactose intolerance [...]
Many years ago, I was introduced to Indian food by a South African friend with Indian roots, and it completely transformed the way I looked at food. My friend cooked me Indian dishes, and she took me to the most authentic Indian restaurants in Manhattan, where I tried dishes with unknown-to-me ingredients and tried spices [...]
I recently tried Sister Schubert’s rolls for the first time, as the new Sister Schubert’s Soft Pretzel Rolls and the Sister Schubert’s Mini Baguettes were too tempting to pass. The Sister Schubert’s rolls were easy to make, and after five minutes in the oven they were ready to be served. Easy, simple, and great tasting [...]
Did you ever try any of the Aldi Wine, the Aldi cheese or perhaps some of their spectacular Aldi chocolate? Preparing and shopping for the holidays can be stressful, especially if you will be hosting a holiday party, but now Aldi makes hosting easier for everyone. I am a big believer in home cooking, but [...]
