Videos

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

126 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 [...]

Video: Spatula and Food (A Parody of Suit & Tie by Justin Timberlake)

32 comments March 11, 2013

Oh no you didn’t. Oh yes. Oh yes, we did. We both have a crush on Justin Timberlake. And Paul has no shame…I love him so much for it. You’re [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Audio: T’was The Night Before A Very Culinary Christmas 2011

13 comments December 22, 2011

Did you listen to Paul’s rendition of this classic poem from last year? Well, he’s baaack. Here he is recapping our 2011. Click on the audio link and enjoy. (Or [...]

Video: Half Pops, a jingle, and a Giveaway!

40 comments October 4, 2011

Pick any weekday. Go ahead, pick. Monday? Okay, we’ll go with Monday…We put the kids to bed, Paul gets more work done and I catch up on reading other blogs [...]

Video: It’s The OXO Salad Spinner Giveaway!

92 comments July 12, 2011

It’s quite possible OXO will be mentioned in my eulogy. They’re so engrained in my every day life. And I do love them and their products so much. They sent [...]

Video: Cookies For Kids’ Cancer

30 comments April 5, 2011

This video is dedicated to Gretchen and Larry Witt, in the memory of their son Liam, who would have been seven years old this year. Thank you to the following [...]

Video: How to Cut and Clean Leeks

21 comments March 24, 2011

Fear not the leek! They are your friend. Really, they are. Sure, they’re big, and dirty, and finding room for them in the refrigerator can be challenging. But they are [...]

Video: Reduction, The Movie

67 comments March 8, 2011

We just recently watched the movie Inception. What is that, nine months late? Don’t judge. Hey, we have little kids…and a lot of laundry. So, um…wowza. Loved it. Loved it [...]

Video: Clif Bar Review & Giveaway

42 comments February 8, 2011

During our 60 days of Insanity, our bodies were put to the test. And so were our cravings. We were on a quest to find the perfect energy bar to [...]

Video: Our 60 Days of Insanity

6 comments January 6, 2011

For those of you who followed along on our 60 days of doing the Insanity fitness plan, you’ve either been waiting patiently for the conclusion or, considering we finished back [...]

Audio: T’was The Night Before A Very Culinary Christmas

19 comments December 21, 2010

Here’s a fun adaptation of this classic poem that we all know and love. By Paul. Grab some hot cocoa and click on the audio link to enjoy his hypnotic [...]

Yes. Epic. There’s scooping. Peeling. Measuring. Juicing. Pitting. Splitting…and a little crying. Just watch the video to see how to enter. Happy Holidays! UPDATE 12/12/10: Paul Fredrich was randomly selected. [...]

Video: I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream…for Ice Cream. And an OXO Scoop Giveaway!

37 comments November 4, 2010

Rumor has it that ice cream is best eaten in the summertime. That’s just nonsense if you ask me. While you all know that pie makes my knees buckle, nothing [...]

Video: Mango Splitter Giveaway

67 comments July 5, 2010

Long time readers know about my love for the mango splitter – I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve mentioned it. Some of you have no idea what I’m [...]

Video: Meals With Sound Effects

24 comments July 15, 2009

My boy, Trevor. Has yet to meet a food he didn’t like. If you are unable to view the video, click on YouTube.