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). … [Read more...]
New Year, New Me Healthy Recipe w/Classico Tomatoes #CookClassico
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, … [Read more...]
Cheesy Biscuits from the December 2011 Issue of Better Homes and Gardens Magazine
Last year I was challenged to recreate a holiday recipe from the issue of Better Homes and Gardens Magazine pictured below. The issue was loaded with wonderful holiday crafting, DIY and recipe ideas. … [Read more...]
Starting a New HolidayTradition ~ St. Nicholas Tea #AmericasTea
Cozy & Warm Holiday Entertaining One of my favorite things to do is welcome friends and neighbors into my home over the holidays. This holiday season I transformed my great room into a sparkling … [Read more...]
Give the Gift of Wine from California Wine Club
It's almost time to have all your gifts wrapped and under the tree this year. I love to surprise those I love with a good bottle of wine. It is even better to give them a gift that will bring bottles … [Read more...]
The Holidays with California Wine Club
California Wine Club I received my new wine shipment from the California Wine Club recently. Last year I won a three month membership and enjoyed every bottle. This year the wines are just as good, … [Read more...]
Ninja Cooking System Test Run ~ YUMMMMMM
You know that I attended the International Food Bloggers Conference in August. IFBC was an amazing time to connect with other foodies, eat gourmet meals and connect with food vendors. Ninja sponsored … [Read more...]
Balance Your Life and Lose Weight w/Jennifer Tuma-Young Video #BalanceBook
My friend and fitness expert Jennifer Tuma-Young shares secrets to keeping balance in life on The 700 Club yesterday!!! Watch and learn her awesome techniques for yummy, good-for-you food!!! Jenn is … [Read more...]
Choco-Pumpkin Caramel Parfaits & Cupcakes with the Delicious New Cool Whip Frosting
Celebrating Beautiful Fall Pumpkins Well, I am in a fall kind of mood. We took a road trip to North Carolina last weekend to the Southern Bloggers Conference. So many crafty DIY bloggers gathered in … [Read more...]
Quick Brunch Strata w/ Garlic Wine Sauce for Family Game Night Fun #DipDipHooray
Heinz+Ore-Ida+Tyson+Hasbro = #Dip Dip Hooray Oh my goodness...this is one of the most fun times I have had in weeks. I was challenged to come up with some Heinz®, Tyson®, and Ore-Ida® creative meal … [Read more...]
Fantasy Football Draft Party by the Pool with #SnickersMinis
HIMself loves some Fantasy Football. He's not very good at it, but he does enjoy the competition. So we decided to host a Fantasy Football pre-draft party Florida style...by the pool with laptops. … [Read more...]
Bliss Comes from the Simplest of Moments…If You Pay Attention
I had a moment of bliss this morning...I decided to take my tea in the garden. As I enjoyed the warmth of the Plantation Mint (Bigelow) tea and a few of my fave pistachio macarons (Fr), I became … [Read more...]
Celebrate the 4th Amelia Island Style ~ Feast & Fête
I was up early and did my 2 mile walk with Sir Chancelot along the marsh. It was really warm at 6:30 AM...so today will be a scorcher probably. When I made it home, I started preparing my Amelia … [Read more...]
Check Out My Red, White, and Blue Velvet Summer Trifle on Mom It Forward
I am thrilled that I have a sweet treat recipe featured today on Mom It Forward. You know how I love to bake and cook and create...So pop on over to MIF and you can see my secrets and hints plus you … [Read more...]
Rebecca’s Sweet & Spicy Sangria in a Mason Jar
Okay...it's that time of year when we head to the beach for picnics, fun and games. One of my favorite things to do is pack our food and drinks in Mason jars. They are easy to carry, never spill … [Read more...]
The Story Of An Artful Tea with Bigelow
Once upon a time there was an artist who loved to take tea after her early morning walk on the marshes of her little island. She says, "I come back to my little garden, brew a pot of tea and sketch. … [Read more...]
Sunny Day Brunch with My New Grill from #KmartOutdoor
So Mother's Day will be quiet for me this year...well it actually has been for quite some time. My four children and one grandchild are spread out from coast to coast. They are so spread thin time … [Read more...]
Delicious Silk Fruit&Protein Recipes for the Lactose Intolerant #SilkFruit
I recently was challenged to use Silk® Fruit&Protein, found at my Walmart, in a recipe. Well you know me...I could not stop creating once I got going...so I have three recipes to share today. But … [Read more...]
Off to NYC to Cook with Sandra Lee #bySandraLee
I received the most fun surprise when I opened my e-mail last Wednesday...an invitation to come to New York to celebrate the launch of Sandra by Sandra Lee. What is that...her exclusive collection of … [Read more...]
Celebrate Spring Party with TCBY Frozen Yogurt #TCBYgrocery #cBias
To celebrate spring and the launch of yummy TCBY frozen yogurt in grocery stores (YEAH for us lactose challenged people), I hosted my annual Celebrate Spring Party with a dozen friends and HIMself. It … [Read more...]