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

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 [...]

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 [...]

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?

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 [...]

Mini Parmesan Crisp Bowls with Israeli Salad and a SILPAT Review and Give Away! PLUS Sweet Potato Chips!

On March 23, 2012, in Appetizers, Budget-wise, Giveaways, In the Kitchen, Lunch, Salad, Side Dishes, Vegetables, by Glenda Embree

I’ve always heard such good things about SILPAT baking mats and have been terribly curious to try one out.  I got the opportunity, this week, to test the SILPAT Petite Jelly Roll Mat, which fits a 9 x 13 pan.  Now, I understand why people get so excited about SILPAT!  What an excellent kitchen tool!  [...]

Blackberry Cream Cheese Spread and Ecce Panis Bread – DELISH!

On March 22, 2012, in Breakfast, Condiments, Dessert, Dips and Sauces, In the Kitchen, Lunch, Recipe, Reviews, Side Dishes, Snacks, by Glenda Embree

What a fabulous opportunity I’ve had this week, to try a wonderful new product at Wal-Mart — Ecce Panis Bread.  If you love homebaked bread, but just can’t find the time or motivation to tackle baking your own from scratch, or remembering to thaw frozen bread dough, Ecce Panis is a yummy solution. I had [...]

Perfectly Simple, Delicious Lunch: Grilled Cheese in the NuWave Oven

On January 3, 2012, in In the Kitchen, Lunch, Sandwiches, by Glenda Embree

Grilled cheese doesn’t get better than this AND I can make 4 at a time in my NuWave oven!  The bread is toasted to perfection and the cheese is creamy, gooey and delicious!  Plus, if you haven’t seen my review of the NuWave oven, be sure to check out this post and enter our GIVEAWAY [...]

Sloppy Joes with a Spicy Kick: My Simple Supper Recipe and a Country Bob’s Review & Give Away!

On December 16, 2011, in Giveaways, In the Kitchen, Lunch, Main Dish, Reviews, Sandwiches, by Glenda Embree

Sloppy Joes make a perfect quick supper that is filling and generally enjoyed by most people.  It’s a staple in most kitchens and easy to fall back on in a pinch.  The canned sauce varieties offer an even quicker alternative when I’m in a hurry to get a meal on the table, but my husband [...]