Red Pomegranate~ Color, Click, Capture Photography Challenge Week 1

One of my goals for 2012 is to get better with my photography, and to take it to the next level. I’ve been studying everything I can the last few weeks. Right before Christmas I bought myself a gift, a Nikon D5100 DSLR camera, and I love it! Now I just have to figure out [...]

Southwestern Black Eyed Pea Soup With Chicken

I actually made this soup on New Year’s Day, but I’m a little slow to get it posted here! I’ve had the photos ready to edit for several days, and finally got that done late last night. I’ve been doing quite a bit of healthy cooking for the new year, so I’ll have more recipes [...]

Yummy Christmas Cocktail Recipes

The holiday season is in full swing! With plenty of parties, dinners and holiday gatherings coming and going! If you have some home entertaining yet to do, check out these festive cocktail recipes from Camarena and Blue Ice. I have recipes for cocktail hour, and some sweet cocktail treats for after your Christmas dinner. Holiday [...]

Yummy Recipes For a Tuscan Holiday Feast

I have some wonderful holiday feast recipes to share with you today, courtesy of Carapelli Olive Oil. They’ve added some extra flavor to a holiday favorite with their Olive Oil and Herb Mashed Potatoes, you may never want to go back to plain mashed potatoes again! The sweet and salty Brussels Sprouts with Caramelized Onions [...]

Sunkist Offers an Alternative To Salt For Healthy Lifestyles

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Sunkist S’alternative for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. A couple years ago I landed in the emergency room with high blood pressure. I didn't want to be on medication for the rest of my life, or be at a higher risk for heart [...]

4 Fun Sweet Candy Inspired Halloween Cocktail Recipes

Who says the kids should get all the sweets and have all the fun on Halloween? Today I have some fun Halloween candy-inspired cocktails from Familia Camarena Tequila and Blue Ice Vodka. These sweet “treats” will have you playing kitchen wizard for your party or just because this Halloween. Think back to when you were [...]

Original Chicken Recipe Contest

A friend asked me to share this new chicken recipe contest with you. Pilgrim’s, one of the largest chicken producers in the country, would like to invite you to submit an original chicken recipe to their 22nd annual Winning Taste Recipe Contest. I think I might have to put together a recipe and enter myself! [...]

Once a Month Cooking Lasagna Recipe

My son is in football right now, and he plays the drum in band. When he’s not playing football, it’s basketball or baseball. It seems like our family is always on the go (just like every other family out there). That’s why I like to have some easy suppers ready to go, especially for game [...]

Fiesta Friday Quick Cocktail and Appetizer Recipes

Whether you’re celebrating the end of the work week, or Mexican Independence Day (Friday September 16th), having a last minute fiesta with your friends is a great way to do it! I have a group of friends that get together most Friday nights and head to our favorite Mexican restaurant, but sometimes we just meet [...]

Apple Peach Crisp Recipe

I love to make fruit crisps during the summer and fall months. From strawberry rhubarb crisp in the spring to apple crisp in the fall. One of my favorites is an apple peach crisp. Yum! I’ve made it twice so far this summer, and the second time I even remembered to get a few photos [...]

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