This blog post was sponsored by Starbucks® but the opinions are completely my own based on my experience. These Apple Yogurt Parfaits with Homemade Fall Flavors Granola were inspired by Starbucks® Fall Flavors, now available at Walmart. During the Fall season so many changes can occur that it can sometimes be difficult to keep up with daily rituals. Typically in the summer months the kids are home with me throughout the day and the summer season is slow for work so Mr. Harris is home a lot more … [Read more...]
Herb and Cheddar Buttermilk Biscuits
Special thanks to Clover Farms for sponsoring this recipe for herb and cheddar buttermilk biscuits. #ChooseClo I've been on a bit of a savory kick lately, and these herb and cheddar buttermilk biscuits are no exception! My family loves a good biscuit, and my husband has been known to sneak a few refrigerated biscuits into our cart whenever we grab some groceries, so I figured it was time to try my hand at making my own biscuits with a savory twist. These definitely did not disappoint! I used … [Read more...]
Try These Homemade Coffee Creamer Flavors For the Holidays!
Disclosure: I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central for McCafé packaged coffee. I received product samples as well as a monetary promotional incentive to thank me for my participation. So, every morning I have this routine. Get up, get ready, get the kids ready, wake up the teenagers and make sure they are ready, get everyone clothed and fed, then off to school. Usually this goes well with only minor hiccups. Sometimes a teenager is late waking up. … [Read more...]
Simple Spanish Rice
There's many Mexican dishes that I love to make like enchiladas, tacos or burritos, "refried" beans, carne asada.. well the list goes on. With all those dishes, you have to have just the right side dish to bring the entree together. Many times the perfect addition is some Spanish Rice. I absolutely love a good Spanish Rice. I like it to have some tomato flavor and spices, but not too spicy, not too bland. It has to be just the right amount of flavors and aromas for it to be a well rounded … [Read more...]
Apple, Coconut & Carrot Breakfast Muffins
I love having muffins in the house for my family. They're so convenient for kids to grab and snack on, or to take along for a quick breakfast on the go. You can combine so many different flavors and combinations, it's pretty hard to go wrong! Not only that, but they're fun to make! These particular muffins have come a long way since I made my first batch. Back when I first made them, I followed this recipe by Weelicious which is absolutely more guilt free than my version. They were nice, but I … [Read more...]
Banana-Chocolate Chip Muffins
One thing that I like to keep around the house is muffins. Muffins are so easy to make, usually I have all the ingredients necessary for a variety of different flavors on hand. They're easy during the week for the kids to grab as a snack for school, or even for myself to enjoy alongside my favorite coffee or tea.One of my favorite muffins to make is banana muffins. My kids love bananas, and usually they're gone pretty quickly. Once they get a little spotted my kids aren't as interested in them, … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
Chocolate Cream Pie with Chocolate Shortbread Crust and a GIVEAWAY!
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.Do any of you recall the lemon blueberry pie I made last month? I had made the crust of that pie with 2 different flavored boxes of Walkers Shortbread cookies and it was so delicious! I also shared with you my excitement of being selected as a blog ambassador for Walkers! Each month I receive a different shipment of goodies that I get to … [Read more...]
Delicious Butterscotch Cookies
One of my favorite quick treats has always been butterscotch pudding. The taste of butterscotch brings me back to my childhood, when I first fell in love and it always brings a sense of nostalgia -back when a cup of pudding was all it took to make me happy. Keeping along with that love of all things butterscotch, I've used butterscotch chips in a few of my other recipes like my cheesecake with butterscotch topping and my cookie bars. In this recipe, however, they are absolutely the star of the … [Read more...]
Fish Tacos with Creamy Fish Taco Sauce
Growing up in California, I've always had access to Mexican food in many forms. From fast food, to Tex-Mex, taco trucks, taquerias, and even the nice fancy authentic restaurants. So it's no wonder that I make burritos, quesadillas, beans, taco salads, enchiladas, tacos and many other dishes. I love Mexican food, and one of my families favorite meals is fish tacos. I remember one time I went to this one little place that served the best fish tacos. I was hooked, and when that particular … [Read more...]
