If you’re new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Thanks for visiting! You’ve probably heard of the health benefits of green juices and green smoothies. I was pretty skeptical about the taste, though. If it doesn’t taste good, I’m not likely to eat it and my kiddo sure isn’t going to […]
Instant Pot Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Honey, Rosemary and Chipotle
Looking for a sweet and savory side to go alongside turkey, ham, roast beef, fish or just about anything else? My Instant Pot mashed sweet potatoes with honey, rosemary and chipotle will do the trick! Get ready for a big bowl of YUMMY. I had two giant sweet potatoes in my produce drawer. I decided […]
Starbucks Sous Vide Instant Pot Egg Bites With Ham and Broccoli
Facebook is going crazy for a knockoff version of Starbucks sous vide Instant Pot egg bites. I haven’t tried the Starbucks version. They’re made with just egg whites, which doesn’t appeal to me because I feel best with more fat in my diet. Plus, they just don’t look good in my Starbucks display case. But […]
Thanksgiving on a budget: Turkey Day dinner for under $50
Let’s talk Thanksgiving on a budget. Yes, it’s possible. If you’re dreading hitting the grocery store for all the fixings for your big holiday meal, take a deep breath and relax. We’ve got you covered. Jeanette Pavini of coupons.com has created a menu to serve Thanksgiving dinner to 10 for under $50!!! I’m always telling […]
Turkey in the Instant Pot
I made a turkey in the Instant Pot! Well, a turkey breast anyway. This is very exciting for me because I’ve had a turkey breast in the freezer for months, unsure of what to do with it. In fact, I’ve had the turkey longer than the Instant Pot. It was one of those frozen […]
Turn Leftover Halloween Candy Into Tasty New Treats!
My daughter gets tons of candy when she goes trick-or-treating, this means tons of leftover Halloween candy! Some families like to dole it out a piece a day so it last for months. That’s too much temptation for me to have around. I want it all gone quickly! Here’s how we use it up in […]
Take Cholesterol to Heart: A New Decade and Healthier Me
This post was sponsored by Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc. Personal opinions and thoughts are my own. When I was in my early 30s, a doctor told me, “You’re too young to have high cholesterol,” with a tsk tsk. Yet he said my “bad” cholesterol was too high and my “good” cholesterol was too low. His […]
Best Lunchboxes for work, school and play!
I am a big fan of lunchboxes! The best lunchboxes are functional and FUN (FUNctionatal, if you will, ha ha ha!). And they aren’t just for school lunches – use the for work, car trips, a day at the park, whatever! I love packing my daughter’s lunch for school. She has several lunchboxes that are […]
Super easy homemade Instant Pot tomato soup recipe
There are few dinners more comforting than a big mug of warm tomato soup. Bonus points if it’s homemade! And if you have an Instant Pot, homemade soup is a breeze. REALLY! Yes, you can make homemade Instant Pot tomato soup. It’s easy peasy. I love making homemade soup. I usually follow my grandmother’s model […]
Super Easy Frozen Hot Chocolate Recipe
Frozen hot chocolate. The concept makes me laugh. Frozen and hot in one description? Okay…. Serendipity 3 is famous for their frozen hot chocolate. This hot spot was on my wish list of places to visit while my daughter and I were in New York City, however the line was crazy long so we skipped […]
