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Food & Drink

May 9, 2013

Three Fun Ways to Serve Ice Cream

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by Rebecca E. Parsons

Summer is a time for lazy days, picnics and ice cream. We start looking early for ways to cool down here in Florida! I imagine you do too. I love to entertain and make beautiful tables and food for my guests. I found these wonderful and beautiful ways to serve a summer favorite at Shop [...]

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I close my eyes and trace the chilled liquid as it slowly cools my parched throat. I can taste each of the exotic flavors one by one – mango, pineapple, lime, mint and rum. The frozen Chunks O’ Fruti #FreshNFruti ice cubes tickle my lips and make me smile. Ahhhhhhh…relax and chill!

Florida gets hot, hot, [...]

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April 10, 2013

DOLE® Take Me Away #DoleParfaitEscape #spon

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by Rebecca E. Parsons

Sometimes you just need a sweet escape. That is certainly what I need this week. Sunday morning { don’t laugh } I was run over by a golf cart while walking home from breakfast. { I said don’t laugh! } I am blessed to live on a resort on the south end of a tiny [...]

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Share Our Strength’s No Kid Hungry
Campaign to End Childhood Hunger in America
Ever have a cracker and mustard sandwich for lunch or crushed saltines in water for cereal? More than 16 million children live in homes that struggle to put food on the table. That is One in Five American children! Nearly 18 million children live [...]

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Reflections. Connections. Millions of tiny threads that run throughout the everyday moments which become the tapestry called your life. Most are not extraordinary by any means…however; they create a lifetime…and that is extraordinary!

Capturing Tea Moment Memories
I find that so many of these everyday moments revolve around a cup of tea. By now you know how [...]

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Happy Friday before Spring and St. Patrick’s Day!!! It’s a great day to get your craft on with this fun set of retro glassware. I told you earlier this month how excited I am to be a member of the Blueprint Social March Street Team for Plaid Enterprises. I am having so much fun. They [...]

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February 21, 2013

Melted Snowman (White Hot Chocolate) Printable Gift

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by Rebecca E. Parsons

I love to give things away….especially printables (absolutely FREE Mason jar tags, zipper bag toppers or recipe cards you can print on your computer and attach to the gift) with the recipes. These make great gifts for friends and family as cold winter’s day pick me up for someone who is feeling down. Come back [...]

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Fit in 2013 – Full Core Healthy Snack Replacement #StopSnacking

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HIMself and I are on a ‘get fit’ campaign this year. We want to shape up, get stronger and feel better! Last year, Dave Henry gave us a sample of Full Core Healthy Snack Replacement drinks. We tried them and were pleased with the fresh lemon-lime taste plus Full Core is an good alternative to [...]

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My Seductive Table for Two ~ Happy Birthday HIMself #SeductiveTables

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Shhhhhh. Don’t tell, but I am creating a romantic tablescape inspired by Moll Anderson’s new book, Seductive Tables For Two: Tablescapes, Picnics, and Recipes That Inspire Romance. The minute I saw this beautifully crafted book, I knew the way I thought about laying a table would be forever changed. {I even interviewed Moll here.} The [...]

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Moll Anderson Chats with Me About “Seductive Tables For Two”

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Lifestyle and romance expert, Moll Anderson, chats with me about her newest book, Seductive Tables For Two: Tablescapes, Picnics, and Recipes That Inspire Romance. The minute I saw this beautifully crafted book, I knew the way I thought about laying a table would be forever changed.

Moll leads the reader through a wonderland of breathtaking ideas [...]

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Puppy Bowl Party-Gumbo and More #rethinkwhatyoudrink

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Big game Sunday means Puppy Bowl for me!!! TEE HEE!!
It is Big Game Sunday in NOLA! Loads of excitement and loads of delicious food. However, in this house we watch The Puppy Bowl. In honor of the Louisiana setting of that other game, I am cooking up some very special treats with Better Tasting Silk® [...]

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YUMMMM Rustic Crust and American Flatbread #BigGameParty

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Next weekend is the Big Game for many Americans. Since the game is in New Orleans, there will be parties and festivities galore. My theme this year is Mardi Gras and I will be sharing ideas, recipes and more all week. Of course pizza will be a part of the feast as always…HIMself must have [...]

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How To Surprise Her with Valentine’s Dinner: A Guide for Guys

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by Perry P. Perkins
Executive Chef & Menu Designer at Haute Mealz
He Had Me at Beignets!
Editor’s Note: I met Perry last August in Portland at the IFBC (International Food Bloggers Conference). Two hundred foodies shared good food, good drinks and good learning times…and talked a lot about cooking. He is graciously allowing me to share his [...]

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New Year, New Me Healthy Recipe w/Classico Tomatoes #CookClassico

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New Year, New He/Me/Us Plan
HIMself and I have declared 2013 as a year to become more able-bodied, active, bright-eyed, bushy-tailed, full of life, hale, hardy, healthful, physically fit, restored, rosy-cheeked, safe and sound, trim…bottom line: in fine fettle, in good shape, fit, healthy and whole. We are committed to doing all things that favorably affect [...]

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