Bean and Cheese Egg Bakes

 

 

I don’t know about you, but this time of the year is quite hectic for us. Packed with end of school programs, studying for exams, spring cleaning inside and out, getting the garden going, switching out winter for summer clothes, planning summer break activities, and much more, we get out of whack pretty much the whole month of May every year. Healthy meals can easily be pushed to the wayside, but with a handful of staple items for the kitchen, I can whip up a few simple meals on the fly.

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A Healthier Super Bowl Menu

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  Woo hoo! It’s Super Bowl week and we’re gearing up for a get together to cheer on our favorite teams. And, of course, don’t forget watching the fun, new commercials.   Last week I  mentioned planning a healthier game-time menu. Thanks for your many tips and suggestions! As I also mentioned, Pepperidge Farm® sent me their new Baked Naturals® Cracker Chips to include in continue reading …

A healthier big game menu with Pepperidge Farm.

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    With the Super Bowl right around the corner I’m taking time to plan ahead for our menu. Usually I tend to wait until the last minute which results in unhealthy choices. So, this year, with a bit of thought, I’m going for a touchdown with a lineup of healthier, but not tasteless, selections.

Babycakes Cupcake Maker and Cookbook Giveaway

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  Cupcakes and small sized treats are all the rage right now. And it’s no wonder, the flavor combinations and creative decorating I’ve seen all around are amazing and they’re perfect portion of sweetness, not too much, not too little, just right. Plus, cupcakes and other individual sized treats are always convenient for parties. So when I was contacted about trying out the Babycakes Cupcake continue reading …

Peppermint Rice Krispies Treats Snowballs (and a Giveaway)

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Pin It It’s time for the 4th and final Rice Krispies® Treats Challenge of the year! Team Asheville, comprised of Sommer of A Spicy Perspective, Robin of Add a Pinch, Julie of Mommie Cooks, and myself, played around with several different ideas for our final entry, but when the dust from the Krispies settled, and the marshmallows were all melted and eaten, what we we continue reading …