There's two things that I absolutely love. That would be breakfast and one skillet meals. A hash is like the perfect marriage of the two, and a good cast iron skillet is essential in the cooking process.There's many ways to make a hash, but I love to start mine with a meat and potatoes base, add some veggies, and of course the eggs on top. I topped this with Sriracha (aka "Rooster Sauce"), it just flowed perfectly with the flavors.The very first ingredient of this particular hash was Chorizo. I ... continue reading...
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In the Kitchen with Speck Products – a GIVEAWAY!
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Friday Letters – August 16, 2013
Dear Big G,I cannot tell you how excited I am for everything we are planning. Our dreams are coming into fruition and I couldn't be more proud of everything we've overcome to get to this point. We're on our way, baby!Dear lil G,Sometimes it's still hard to believe how much you've grown since we came into each others life, but to see you now beginning the most recent chapter of your journey as a freshman in High School has been eye opening to how fast time really does fly! I know you will be ... continue reading...
After School Snacks with #GiantFlavor!
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Back to School Snacks with Walkers Shortbread Minis!
Disclosure: I am a Blog Ambassador for Walkers Shortbread. I was provided free product to try and was not compensated for this post. All thoughts are my own.If your household is anything like mine, you're in the midst of back to school prepping! Summer flew by and all of a sudden there's clothes shopping, supply shopping, even classroom wish lists! I have one entering high school, one beginning 8th grade, and one that began pre-kindergarten in the summertime. One thing I don't worry about as ... continue reading...
Banana & Mixed Berry Crème Fraîche Crêpes
Disclosure: I was provided free product from Vermont Creamery to try and was not compensated for this post. All thoughts are my own. Wow, have I been busy! School starts around here in just a few days and I have a zillion things to share with you all. At this point, none of that matters, because I made crepes. Not just any old crepes. Not the premade crêpes you can buy at the store. Not even the kind I grew up with which were pretty magnificent in their own rite. Do you want to know ... continue reading...
Friday Letters – August 2, 2013
Dear August, Is it that time of year already? It feels like summer just began. Hard to believe school will be starting in just a few weeks. We'll have a freshman, an 8th grader, and a prekindergarten student. Crazy how time flies! Dear Baskets of Laundry, Is it possible you could wash and fold yourself? I'm so over you! Dear RiRi, Thank you for joining me last night, I had such a great "girls night" with you on our little adventure! Gonna do it more often. <3 Dear Big G, Thank ... continue reading...
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If you follow me on Instagram or Facebook you may have been anticipating this recipe. I've gotten quite a few requests to hurry up and post it! Sorry that it took a while, but I promise it's worth the wait. It's become a quick family favorite in my house, and I hope it does for yours as well. I was actually sad when the leftovers ran out, and was already looking forward to the next time I would make it.A while back I had seen a delicious looking Buffalo Chicken Casserole in one of my many food ... continue reading...
The Ninja Kitchen System is my New BFF!
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Friday Letters – July 26, 2013
Dear D-Man, It's been a tough week or two for you, please take it easier before you give your Mama all the gray hairs she's avoided with the older kids! You are truly ALL BOY! Dear RoRo, You're only two and far too young for baseball, so please let's stop practicing that arm - at least in the house! Mommy really doesn't need a broken nose from the remote! Thanks! Dear RiRi, I appreciate you so much more than I tell you, and thank you for making me breakfast this morning. You are ... continue reading...
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This is the assortment that's currently occupying my freezer!A few weeks ago I shared with you my awesome news about becoming a Blog Ambassador with the Popsicle® Mom ambassador team for 2013. Since then my family and I have thoroughly enjoyed the many shapes and flavors of the Popsicle® brand. Our summer has been pretty sweet, thanks to Popsicle®! Want to know how your summer can be just as sweet? Catch up with Popsicle® while they're on tour, hosting Pop-Up parties in cities nationwide. Check ... continue reading...
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Strawberry-Apple French Toast Casserole
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My Blog is ONE!!
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Fourth of July Recipe Ideas!
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I am a member of the Collective Bias® Social Fabric® Community. This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper insights study for Collective Bias. All opinions are 100% my own. #cbias #SocialFabric This past weekend was one of the hottest of the summer, so far. According to my weather app, temperatures will be nearing 110 degrees this week, just in time for the 4th of July holiday! Most people like to barbecue for the holiday, but with temperatures like that we just have to find ... continue reading...
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