My little ones like to sleep in till the last second in the morning and I can't blame them. So do I, but I also like to give them a hot breakfast before school. There just isn't enough time in the morning to get everything done and everyone fed. I like to keep Aunt Jemima's Lil'Griddles in my freezer because they not only make my kids happy, but their mom as well. Every batch … [Read more...]
Green Juice or Smoothie: What’s the Difference?
One of the questions I get asked most is "What is the difference between juicing and a smoothie?" I have posted my green juice recipe and I always get emails searching for this information. So, here it is in nutshell: First of all NO they are not the same thing. A juice is made in a juicer and a smoothie is made in a blender. Both are a filling drink, but the way … [Read more...]
How to Bake Potatoes in a Slow Cooker
My kids love potatoes, but I find myself never having just enough time to get them cooked. Then I discovered that you can make them in the slow cooker. I thought it was brilliant! My husband watched me get these ready and he couldn't believe that could taste so good being cooked in this way. The potatoes come out perfect. This is also a great Summertime trick so you … [Read more...]
October is National Vegetarian Awareness Month : Celebrate with Veggie Patch
Here is my little monster! He made a huge announcement recently that he no longer wants to eat animal products. He told me that eating animals is bad for the environment and he loves nature. How could I not respect that? I'm what you would call a flexitarian. That means I eat meat on occasion, but it's not my main food source. Honestly, I have never enjoyed the taste … [Read more...]
Hellmann’s Dressing with Olive Oil Fourth of July Recipes #Giveaway
Do you have plans for July fourth this year? Are you having a party or bringing a dish to one? Hellmann's has several recipes available on their website that are perfect for sit down dinner, picnic or barbeque. Here are a few favorites of mine that I always look forward to eating over the holiday. Hellmann’s®Mayonnaise Dressing with Olive Oil is made with high-quality … [Read more...]