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Cheesy Bacon Onion Pull Apart Bread – DELISH!!!!!

On May 16, 2013, in Appetizers, Breads, In the Kitchen, Recipe, Snacks, by Glenda Embree

When you need a quick snack that everyone will love and doesn’t involve tons of dirty dishes, this hot crusty Italian loaf with drippy, melty Jack cheese, bacon and green onions will drive your family wild! It’s deliciously simple, but definitely party-worthy. It will be the hit of any hor d’oeuvres table you contribute to. At [...]

Easy, Flavor-Packed and Nutritious! Homemade Refried Beans in the Slow Cooker!

On April 28, 2013, in Budget-wise, Freezer Cooking (Batch Cooking, Once-a-Month Cooking, OAMC), In the Kitchen, Mexican Food, Recipe, Snacks, Vegetables, by Glenda Embree

We love Mexican food in this house. We’ve discovered, though, that we probably prefer an Americanized version of it. The few times we have had the opportunity to sit down in an “authentic” Mexican restaurant, we have left disappointed in the flavors and go back to our favorites. The problem is that, with the Americanized [...]

Southwest Confetti Stuffed Peppers (or Salad or Salsa) – Intensely Delicious and Nutritious!

On January 13, 2013, in Appetizers, In the Kitchen, Lunch, Main Dish, Meatless Meals, Mexican Food, Quinoa, Recipe, Reviews, Salad, Side Dishes, Snacks, Vegetables, by Glenda Embree

If it has a Southwest or Mexican flair, my family will be all over a new recipe, and my new Southwest Confetti Stuffed Peppers (or Salad or Salsa) was no exception. I’m not a huge New Year’s resolution-maker. Especially with cooking and food, I will probably never be an all-or-nothing kind of girl. So, you [...]

Grilled Cheese Broccoli Pockets with Ham and Diced Apple

On November 27, 2012, in Budget-wise, In the Kitchen, Lunch, Main Dish, Recipe, Reviews, Sandwiches, Snacks, by Glenda Embree

When it comes to making lunch for our family, I love to “mix it up” a little. Typically, I’m serving leftovers, but making them over into something fun, colorful and full of flavor can make a lunch of leftovers a real taste sensation! This recipe is so versatile and can make your leftovers into a [...]

A Back-to-School Give Away with Kraft and Crayola! plus Delicious Caprese Bites! #KRAFTStringCheeseB2S

On August 11, 2012, in Appetizers, Back-to-School Roundup, Budget-wise, In the Kitchen, Recipe, Snacks, Vegetables, by Glenda Embree

It’s that time of year, again, and it promises to be just as hectic as all the years before it. :) Back-to-school signals so many things, cooler weather, more structured and scheduled days and more activity to squeeze into that structure. Finding the time to shop and prep for the kids moving back into their [...]

It’s National S’mores Day!!! a Hershey’s Review and Give Away

On August 10, 2012, in Dessert, In the Kitchen, Recipe, Reviews, Snacks, by Glenda Embree

How did I ever miss that August 10 is National S’mores Day?!!! I shudder to think of the marshmallow chocolatey graham goodness I’ve been missing by being so uninformed. No worries, though! We’ve marked it on the calendar and I promise to consume one or two extra to make up for previous years. :) You [...]

Vegenaise & More: Vegan Options We Enjoy, to Replace Some of Our Favorite Dairy Products: a Review & Give Away

On July 14, 2012, in Condiments, Fitness, Exercise & Health Issues, In the Kitchen, Snacks, by Glenda Embree

With several members of our family experiencing problems digesting dairy, it has posed a problem finding alternatives to the foods they have loved and taken for granted. You really don’t realize how much dairy you consume until you try to give it up. Sometimes, we simply don’t find replacements that satisfy, and then the disappointment [...]

Cool & Refreshing Strawberry Pops & a Delicious Peach Cake Recipe with @LuckyLeaf Pie Filling GIVE AWAY

On June 11, 2012, in Cake, Dessert, Giveaways, In the Kitchen, Recipe, Reviews, Snacks, by Glenda Embree

Lucky Leaf was a new brand name to me, until I realized they are owned by the same company that produces Musselman’s products. They started out in 1949, making fresh applesauce, eventually adding apple pie filling and finally a full line of premium pie fillings. They also make apple juice, cider and apple butter, as [...]

Our CFK Jennie-O Make the 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 Make the 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 [...]

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 [...]