Products and Giveaways

Lemon Raspberry Mini Pancake Muffins and an OXO Tools Giveaway

30 comments May 6, 2013

While I sit here in 90 degrees and a tank top, and the Midwest and East Coast are still gathering up kindle for a fire, I thought I would post [...]

KitchenAid Professional Stand Mixer Giveaway!

11 comments April 30, 2013

Nothing exciting ever happens on Tuesday, huh? Except for this Tuesday! How would you like to win this KitchenAid Stand Mixer? I’ve joined forces with some other fabulous bloggers to give [...]

(Filled) French Toast Roll-Ups and a Calphalon Grill Giveaway

125 comments April 29, 2013

(The winner of the Keep It Sweet Desserts giveaway was chosen. Go see who it is!) Try as I might to make enough scones or breakfast cookies to get us [...]

Keep It Sweet Desserts Giveaway (and a video…because we couldn’t resist)

45 comments April 22, 2013

(The winner of Fabio Viviani’s upcoming cookbook, Fabio’s Italian Kitchen, was chosen. Go see who won!) Oh man. Do I have a sweet giveaway for you today. Literally! Keep It [...]

Chef Fabio Viviani: the interview (Q&A), his Dead Ricotta in the Garden (recipe), and Fabio’s Italian Kitchen Cookbook (Giveaway)

47 comments April 15, 2013

So, apparently it’s not enough that Fabio Viviani is attractive, charming, and can cook like a badass. But he happens to be funny, too. I had the pleasure of getting [...]

Crock Pot Lentil Soup with Kielbasa (and a Cuisinart Hand Blender Giveaway)

43 comments February 11, 2013

Ever since these (which I’ve made 3x now), I’ve sort of fallen back in love with kielbasa. Not that I ever fell out of love, but…well…I guess it just fell [...]

Raspberry Pistachio Thumbprints in Support of Cookies For Kids’ Cancer, a Video, and a totally awesome OXO Giveaway

87 comments December 3, 2012

It’s that time again – December. And holiday cookies! Let the deluge begin, I say! I’m kicking things off with one of my favorites, the Thumbprint. They will forever remind [...]

Calphalon 16-inch Roaster WINNER

3 comments October 30, 2012

Everyone paying attention? Sitting up straight? It could be you!

Jamie Oliver’s Jammy Coconut Sponge and a Cookbook Giveaway

63 comments October 18, 2012

“As a cook and lover of good food, I go on instinct. I’ll taste anything…and wait for my tongue to talk to my brain. Great food is about how you [...]

Halloween Pretzel Rods and a fabulous Calphalon Giveaway!

103 comments October 11, 2012

I think very few people bought my spiel about the Halloween Monster Cake Pops being easy. Am I right? But they really are. Sincerely. Truly. Aaaah, forget it. I feel [...]

Chilled Nutella Latte and a Smart Balance Giveaway to Canyon Ranch!

27 comments October 2, 2012

You all know I don’t make a habit of entering contests. Too much pressure! Like trying to teach your kids “new” math when you don’t even understand it yourself, or [...]

Thumbs Up for Capri Sun’s New Super V and Your Chance To Win a $1,000 Visa Gift Card

66 comments August 17, 2012

You all know how much I love my snacks – torture to give them up. Won’t be doing anything that foolish again! Haley and Trevor love snacks, too. What kid [...]

ConAgra’s Got The Dish. And a $50 Visa Gift Card Giveaway.

98 comments August 8, 2012

Pam cooking spray, Wesson vegetable oil, Orville Redenbacher’s popcorn, Pudding Snack Packs, Gulden’s Spicy Brown Mustard, RO*TEL…all products in my pantry. Always. And all products that are part of the [...]

Hawaiian Pork Sliders and an OXO 4-Piece Grilling Set Giveaway

54 comments July 31, 2012

The second I saw these, I knew I’d be bumping something else off of the current week’s planned for and already bought ingredients. I needed to make them - with some [...]

Garden Mini Bagel with Scallion Cream, a Video of the new OXO 3-in-1 Avocado Slicer, and a Giveaway

58 comments July 24, 2012

Once Paul insinuated that Captain Crunch and Frosted Flakes were probably not allowed during our 21 day no junk food challenge, I had to get more creative with breakfast and [...]

Garden Pizza with Grilled Corn, Feta, and Balsamic, a Video of the new OXO Corn Stripper, and a Giveaway

32 comments July 17, 2012

There’s an independent pizza joint down the street from us that serves up really good whole wheat crust and super fresh toppings. Non-traditional type pizza, some with an unusual mix [...]

Grilled Cinnamon and Sugar Pineapple Rings, a Video of the OXO Pineapple Slicer, and a Giveaway

49 comments July 10, 2012

Right about now, you need a crowbar to get me away from my grill. Even in 100 degrees, you’ll still find me out there. The end result is just so [...]

Slacker Sushi Bowls and an OXO Julienne Peeler Giveaway

60 comments May 22, 2012

Some things about my kids just make perfect sense. Like how they were both early talkers, not shy, athletic, and high…HIGH…energy. That apple really doesn’t fall from the tree. And [...]

Chocolate Chickpea Cookies and a Cookies for Kids’ Cancer/Breville 5 Qt Stand Mixer Giveaway

15 comments March 20, 2012

Once upon a time I subscribed to the idea of hiding veggies in food (i.e., cauliflower in mashed potatoes, broccoli in mac and cheese, carrots in carrot cake…okay, that last [...]

Raspberry Rockets, Menu Planning, and an Eat Your Books Giveaway

51 comments February 7, 2012

I’d like to say that I was so consumed with Superbowl food, that I completely spaced on Valentine’s delicacies. But the fact is V-Day falls so close to Haley’s birthday [...]

Best Bake Sale Cookbook & Spatula WINNERS

2 comments December 13, 2011

WINNERS FOR THE BEST BAKE SALE COOKBOOK & SPATULAS ARE: the lucky Cindy Battle takes home the cookbook and spatula! And the 3 lucky winners who will each receive a [...]

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