So I had shrimp scampi with linguini on the menu last week and it turns out I was out of white wine! This rarely happens and I didn’t have time to drag all the kids out to get some SO I changed the pasta to this puttanesca style with the seafood which was in my…
Tomato, Feta & Basil Galette
Giveaway winner! First off, I want to congratulate Georgina, the winner of the NatureBox giveaway. Georgina says: I love hummus and crackers to snack on! Need a nice side dish for your spring/summer menu? This tomato basil galette is perfect- it’s easy to make, it incorporates seasonal tomatoes and fresh herbs. Pair this with grilled…
Sun-Maid & Kashi Review: Snacks, Moving & The Weeks To Come!
Hello friends! Here is what you’ve missed if you haven’t visited me in a while: the movers are coming in 2 days and we should be in the car on our way to Washington on Thursday or Friday! I have a giveaway going on and it ends tomorrow at 12pm CST so don’t forget to scroll…
Healthy Snacks: NatureBox Review and Giveaway!
Wouldn’t you love to have a box of healthy, delicious and different snacks delivered to your door each month? I know I get in a rut at the grocery store and often pick out the same snacks over and over again. Shopping with 3 kids doesn’t allow me the time to peruse all the food…
Review: Celebrating Earth Day with CalNaturale Svelte Protein Shakes and Wine
It’s Earth Day and what better day to introduce you to two new products I’ve recently tried from CalNaturale: protein shakes and wine. What do protein shakes and wine have to do with Earth Day you might ask? Well their super cool packaging offers consumers an eco-friendly option. For example, the Tetra Pak carton the…
Move Over Girl Scouts: Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookie
I haven’t posted a splurge-worthy recipe in a LONG time so look away if you are trying to fit into a bathing suit by the summer time. Look away if you are watching what you’re eating. You’re going to want one of these cookies now. And you will make a batch and want to eat…
My New Obsession & Meal Planning
So I have a funny story. My mother-in-law is a member of the Blue Star Mother’s Group, an organization for mothers of men and women serving or who have served in the Armed Forces. She is very active and it seems like a great organization. Several of the women in the group send my husband…
Asian Slaw With Peanuts
With the exception of today which is rainy, we’ve had gorgeous weather over the past couple weeks. The clear blue skies have me totally craving grilled food and vegetables. Love spring! Clean the cupboards continues. I went through all my spices and seasonings, herbs, etc. and in efforts to try and use up some ingredients…
Cilantro-Jalapeno Hummus
I picked up a package of these The Better Chip Jalapeno flavored corn chips at the commissary a couple months ago. I fell in love- they are awesome! Little chunks of real jalapeno lace the crisp and thick corn chip. So I was super excited to receive a sampler assortment in the mail to review….
Secrets to Longevity & Greek Lemon Chicken Soup (Avgolemono)
I am so glad that the temps dropped from high 80s to the low 40s just so I could post this recipe. You never know when it’s going to be a soup day. My grandparents are Greek and there a few things that my Grandmother makes that will always remind me of her: her Greek…
