Organic Tropical Fruit Basket From ProFlowers
August 10, 2010 by Linette
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We received a free Tropical Organic Sampler basket from Proflowers.com a couple weeks ago, for review. I was impressed with all their fresh fruit baskets, so it was hard to pick one to sample. Here’s what we received: I have to say the fruit was all delicious, I would love getting a basket like this [...]
Rosemary Shortbread Cookie Recipe
July 10, 2010 by Linette
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I’m a really big rosemary fan. It’s one of my favorite herbs, I buy at least one rosemary plant every summer. Today I have a shortbread cookie infused with rosemary. I really love the citrusy woodsy flavor the rosemary adds to the shortbread, it’s a wonderful combination. I got the basic recipe from a friend [...]
Win a Trip To LA With Mission Menus Food Challenge
July 1, 2010 by Linette
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This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Mission Foods. All opinions are 100% mine. We’re big tortilla fans at our house! You can put anything in a tortilla and make it a meal, so I was super excited to see this fun contest from Mission Menus. I’ve shared a few Mission [...]
Summer Grilling Recipe~ Chili Glazed Beef Ribs
June 29, 2010 by Linette
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Summer is officially here! Woot! 4th of July celebrations are coming up fast! It’s my favorite time of year for inviting over friends and neighbors for some grilling bbq fun. Here’s a finger-lickin’ barbecue recipe for your next cookout. You don’t have to be a pitmaster to make this easy recipe for Chili-Glazed Beef Ribs [...]
8 Yummy Summer Strawberry Dessert Ideas
June 23, 2010 by Linette
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It’s strawberry season! The strawberry season here in Ohio is starting to wind down, but you’ll continue to find good deals on strawberries at farmer’s markets and local groceries for several more weeks. If you’re looking for a way to use up all those yummy fresh strawberries, check out some of the ideas below. 1. [...]
Summer Grilling~ Spicy Barbecued Pork Loin
June 9, 2010 by Linette
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I have a yummy summer grilling recipe today that would be the perfect addition to the menu for your Father’s Day cookout. This delicious recipe is courtesy of Tabasco. This is truly a no-fuss recipe combining classic barbecue flavors with a touch of heat with the Tabasco sauce. The results are a tasty tribute to [...]
Strawberry Blueberry Yogurt Parfait
June 7, 2010 by Linette
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One of my favorite healthy summer snacks is a fruit and yogurt parfait. Just like the one you can get at the fast food restaurant (only healthier). Fruit and yogurt parfaits are super simple to make, and they look elegant enough for a summer brunch. Make them by layering fruit and yogurt into a parfait, [...]
Strawberry Dessert Idea: Mini Chocolate Strawberry Trifle
June 7, 2010 by Linette
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I decorate cakes and cupcakes on a regular basis. Whenever I have cake scraps leftover, I usually throw them in a container and store them in the freezer to use later. Sometimes I end up using them in other cakes, sometimes I end up throwing them out after a few weeks. This time of the [...]
Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole Recipe
June 4, 2010 by Linette
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My sister makes the most fan-tabulous hash brown and cheese casserole! It’s super simple to make, just combine everything into one casserole dish and pop it in the oven, set the timer and you’re done. Sometimes I add a little ham, but usually I make it just like the recipe below. It’s wonderful during the [...]
Fresh Garden Salsa
June 3, 2010 by Linette
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I love making salsa fresh from the garden during the summer. The flavors of the fresh tomatoes, onions, spices, and peppers are fabulous! My brother in law makes the best salsa ever, so I talked him into sharing his super secret fresh from the garden salsa recipe. This is not an exact recipe, just chop, [...]