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Our CFK Jennie-O Make a Healthy Switch Donation and My Soda Free Progress

On May 13, 2012, in Breakfast, In the Kitchen, Lunch, Main Dish, Matters that Matter, Recipe, Reviews, Side Dishes, Snacks, Vegetables, by Glenda Embree

As a participant in May’s Champions for Kids Jennie-O Healthy Switch Simple Service Project, I gave up drinking soda, to save money and funnel that savings into donating food to help kids in need in our own community. With “Healthy Switch” being the theme, I wanted to be sure the recipes we created and used [...]

Zoku Duo Quick Pop Maker Review and Give Away!

On May 8, 2012, in Freezer Cooking (Batch Cooking, Once-a-Month Cooking, OAMC), Frugal, Fun Family Activities, Giveaways, In the Kitchen, Reviews, Snacks, by Glenda Embree

Are you ready for frozen treats to cool and refresh you for summer? This has got to be one of the most ingenious and fun kitchen gadgets I have seen in a long time and I’m so excited to share the fun with you! How many of you have had the experience of making popsicles [...]

Crockpot Barbecue Sandwiches and a Chicago Cutlery Knife Block & Cutting Board Give Away!!

On May 7, 2012, in Giveaways, Home and Garden, In the Kitchen, Lunch, Main Dish, Recipe, Reviews, Sandwiches, by Glenda Embree

My weekend was absolutely jam-packed and ended up being so full, that I never made it anywhere NEAR my computer. I loved the blessings that were piled on me over the weekend, but I regret not being able to get the giveaways posted for you as soon as I had hoped. So, this is the [...]

Southwest Layer Salad: A Summertime Favorite!

On May 4, 2012, in In the Kitchen, Mexican Food, Recipe, Salad, Vegetables, by Glenda Embree

I love one-dish meals and, in the summer, I especially love salads that are meals. It’s fantastic to be able to prepare a delicious, satisfying lunch or supper without heating up the kitchen. (Although, if you don’t have your chicken pre-cooked and bagged in the freezer, you will need to raise the temperature in there, [...]

Easy and Delicious Grilled Asparagus : An In-Season Nutrition Super-Food

On May 2, 2012, in In the Kitchen, Recipe, Vegetables, by Glenda Embree

It doesn’t get easier than this simple, delicious sidedish! I love spring and summer for all the fresh, whole food options we have at affordable prices. If you have a garden — even better. It will take two to three years for my asparagus bed to be fully established, so in the meantime, I’m enjoying [...]

I’m a Slicing Sensation with My NewOXO Handheld Mandoline : Review & Give Away : PLUS Homemade Sweet Potato Chips!

On April 20, 2012, in Appetizers, Giveaways, In the Kitchen, Reviews, by Glenda Embree

I can’t believe how many times a week I reach for this handy tool and how I managed before I had it. I’m guessing I was a lot more content with uneven slices or just skipping recipes that called for too much slicing. I definitely didn’t make chips of any kind for our family, because [...]

Easy Quinoa Salad Sandwiches

On April 18, 2012, in Budget-wise, In the Kitchen, Lunch, Pasta, Rice and Grain, Recipe, Salad, Sandwiches, Vegetables, by Glenda Embree

This has been my quinoa experimenting week. Now that I’ve discovered that I love the texture and the nutty flavor, and that the nutritional benefits are extreme, I’ve been challenging myself to create even more recipes to use it in. This quick lunch recipe will be in our regular rotation. It turned out to be [...]

Mini Quinoa Veggie Bites AND What is Quinoa, Anyway?

On April 11, 2012, in Appetizers, Breakfast, Freezer Cooking (Batch Cooking, Once-a-Month Cooking, OAMC), In the Kitchen, Lunch, Pasta, Rice and Grain, Recipe, Side Dishes, by Glenda Embree

I’m always on the lookout for quick-fix breakfast options and ways to prepare tasty meatless meals. I’ve recently been experimenting with incorporating more quinoa (say KEEN – WAH) into our meal plans, so I’m pretty enthusiastic about blending all three goals into this yummy recipe. Switching up or adding even more veggies is going to [...]

Homemade Magic Shell Topping and Chocolate Covered Bananas PLUS a Tropical Traditions Gold Label Coconut Oil Give Away!

On March 28, 2012, in Dessert, Dips and Sauces, Freezer Cooking (Batch Cooking, Once-a-Month Cooking, OAMC), Giveaways, In the Kitchen, Recipe, Reviews, Snacks, by Glenda Embree

Did you know you could make that “magic shell” ice cream topping at home? And that it only takes two ingredients? And that it’s incredibly easy? Me. either. But, you can and now, I’m going to tell you how. Get your ice cream ready! Plus, I’m going to show you how to use it to [...]

Perfect Scones Recipe- These are Not Your Grandma’s Biscuits! – Delectably Moist and Delicious for Breakfast, Tea or Anytime

On March 27, 2012, in Breakfast, In the Kitchen, Recipe, Snacks, by Glenda Embree

If you’re like me you may have eaten some really bad scones, in your lifetime – dry, hard, crumbly and bland. Enough so, that you are prejudiced against all sconedom, forever. I’m here to help you reconsider. I’ve done it and it’s good. The scones “on the other side of the fence” are AMAZING! Cross [...]