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National Soup Month

January 28, 2010

Did you know that January is National Soup Month?  Well, I didn’t either…  But, I admit, it does sound right, especially as I’ve been surrounded by snow and overall cold weather just about all month.  Swanson sent me a bunch of natural broths to try out, as well as some soup recipes. We use soup [...]

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Souper You Debut: Progresso Light & 100 Calorie Soups

January 25, 2010

Do you have a New Year’s Resolution for a brand-new you?  This New Year, Progresso Light and 100 Calorie Soups will grant three grand prize winners a trip  for two to New York City from May 21st-23rd. The prize includes roundtrip airfare, a two-night stay in a NYC hotel, a full makeover, a $1,000 wardrobe [...]

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Shakin’ and Bakin’

January 5, 2010

I’m one of those perimeter of the grocery store shoppers.  So I often pass right by things like Shake ‘N Bake.  But honestly?  I know chicken is good for me, I know it’s better than red meat and pork… but ….. I just don’t love it.  So I’m always looking for ways to make it [...]

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#Tastemaker Videos!

January 2, 2010

Over the last few months, I’ve been participating in a challenge with 8 other fabulous bloggers sponsored by the US Potato Board.  Each month, we’ve received a box with our mission for the month, and have been tasked with creating a delicious potato recipe within the parameters of the month! I’ve completed my three videos, [...]

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Holiday Gift Ideas from Stop and Shop

November 25, 2009

A few weeks ago, I attended the annual Stop & Shop bloggers holiday lunch at Upstairs on the Square.  Stop & Shop graciously provided lunch and a gift card, and offered activity stations so we could learn how to create some fabulous gifts on a budget. The pretzel rod station appeared to be the most [...]

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High-Fiber Soup from Progresso

November 17, 2009

In the cool winter months, I love to have cans of soup on hand for a quick lunch.  When I used to work in an office, I always kept soup cans in my drawer at work, just in case I didn’t have time to run out for lunch. In general, I think of soup as [...]

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Creative, Healthy Cooking for Vegans

November 10, 2009

Although I am a meat eater, I have high cholesterol and am always looking for healthier meals to cook.  So, when I was offered the chance to review Tal Ronnen’s (he cooked for Oprah’s 21 day vegan cleanse and also catered Ellen DeGeneres’ and Portia deRossi’s wedding) new cookbook, The Conscious Cook, I looked forward [...]

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Horizon Little Blends Three in One Yogurt, and Dr. Greene

November 6, 2009

Yogurt was one of my kids’ first foods, and even though they are preschoolers, they both still love having their yogurt.  We prefer to purchase organic yogurt, since it’s healthier and has more nutrients.  It’s a great way for them to get some nutrients, especially dairy and protein.  Horizon Organics has just introduced a new [...]

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Marie Callender’s Pasta Al Dente & Michael Chiarello

October 25, 2009

A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to attend a webinar with Michael Chiarello sponsored by Marie Callender’s new home style pastas.  Before my husband and I had kids, we used to visit Napa Valley every year, and our favorite restaurant was Tra Vigne, where Michael Chiarello used to be the head chef.  We [...]

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Keeping the Family Entertained During Dinner

October 13, 2009

We all know that family dinner time is one of the most important times for a family – it’s a chance to all eat together, talk about your day, and learn about each other.  But, when you are busy parents, hurrying just to put food on the table, it can be tough to come up [...]

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Review of The Whiteface Lodge in Lake Placid, NY – A Kid-Friendly Family Resort in the Adirondacks

August 29, 2009

We had actually planned on going home from The Whiteface Lodge in Lake Placid, NY today, so I thought it was a perfect time to schedule the review.  But, guess what?  We haven’t left yet.  My kids were heartbroken when we’d told them that yesterday was our last full day, and quite honestly, we were [...]

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New Children’s Menu at P.F. Chang’s

August 25, 2009

A few years ago, a P.F. Chang’s opened in our local mall, and it’s one of my favorite casual dining destinations. Recently, P.F. Chang’s introduced a brand new children’s menu, and we were lucky to receive a gift card from them so we’d have a chance to try it out. There were several options for [...]

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