When I hear the name George Foreman I don’t immediately think about boxing and how he is an American two-time former World Heavyweight Boxing Champion.  Or that he won the title of heavyweight boxing champion of the world at age 45, when he punched out the young 26 year old Michael Moorer.  Even though George [...] Read More

There is no need to heat up the oven for this little bit of heaven.  The Philadelphia- Oreo No-Bake Cheesecake is a cinch to make and will satisfy any sweet tooth.   Best to watch your serving size though, this delight is LOADED with calories (440 per serving)! Philadelphia- Oreo No-Bake Cheesecake Recipe Ingredients 1 [...] Read More

Summer is the time to incorporate those fresh vegetables and herbs into sizzling delicious dishes.  Try this quick and mouth-watering recipe for creamy tomato basil pasta with shrimp.  The combination of the fresh grape tomatoes, basil, and Philadelphia Neufchatel Cheese makes an incredible rich tasting meal.   You won’t be sorry when you taste this restaurant [...] Read More

Hope all the lucky dads out there are having a wonderful Father’s Day!  I wanted to do something special for my hubby to let him know how much I appreciate all he does for his family by starting off his day with a clean shave using some homemade Rosemary Shaving Soap.   He declined, but was [...] Read More

I saw these little treats in the back of the FamilyFun Magazine and thought…what a great way to  honor hubby on Father’s Day!  My daughter and I stayed up late last night creating the “Grate Gift For Dad!”   These were so fun to make and we had a blast decorating the cupcakes.   This is [...] Read More

Why is it that most natural products are geared toward woman and babies?  I would like to see more companies feature a line of natural products just for men.  Men need some pampering too!  They work hard all day, endure  high amounts of stress, and body aches.   If your man is in need of some [...] Read More

Serve up a delicious two-cheese white sauce pizza loaded with broccoli and mushrooms for dinner tonight!  This pizza recipe came from the April, 2010 issue of Vegetarian Times and was tested and tried by my family.  The kiddos love anything that resembles a pizza which makes this easy recipe a sneaky way of getting them [...] Read More

The Aquafina FlavorSplash “Flavor Of The Week” is lemon and WOW is it ever refreshing!  It has a very light lemony taste and is wonderful served over a tall glass of ice with a slice of fresh lemon. To celebrate this week’s flavor and the beautiful hot summer weather,  I thought I would share an [...] Read More

Whats for dinner?  The famous question is  echoed through the kitchens of every household and moms struggle to find the answer.  The problem is our hectic lives leave little time for preparing nutritious meals and we resort to eating fast food or over processed, tasteless, and expensive  T.V. dinners. YUCK!  Even though the time constraints [...] Read More

Getting enough water in your diet can be difficult, especially for individuals (like myself)  who don’t like the taste of boring water.  In general, doctors recommend consuming 8 or 9 cups of water per day, but amounts can vary depending upon climate and activity levels.  Water is essential for maintaining good health and helps the [...] Read More

If You Don’t Make these Healthy Mediterranean Recipes Now, You’ll Hate Yourself Later! Greek  Crostini Ingredients 1000 grams of bread 200 grams of Greek Kalamata Olives 100 grams of Greek Feta Cheese 8 tablespoons of Olive Oil 1 clove Garlic Salt and Pepper This recipe is perfect for 8 persons and you can prepare it [...] Read More

Don’t you just love Easter? Its a time for renewal, Spring dreaming, and tasty treats.  This recipe was borrowed from Bright Ideas and was so easy to make.   The saltiness from the pretzels and the sweetness of the chocolate make the perfect flavor combination.  The kiddos enjoyed helping create the little nests and adding the [...] Read More

Tumaro’s Gourmet Tortillas recently added new line of Gourmet Organic Flour Tortillas to there delicious product line and I had the pleasure of trying them.  The new USDA certified organic 8″ tortillas are made with the finest organic ingredients, contain absolutely no preservatives and come in five scrumptious flavors which include Organic Garden Herb, Organic [...] Read More

The Chocolate Cookie Bark is absolutely delicious and is made with just 4 ingredients!  Prep time is about 20 minutes and the recipe makes about 14 servings.  Whip up a batch and watch the yummy chocolaty cookies disappear in minutes! Chocolate Cookie Bark Ingredients 2 Tbsp. peanut butter 1 pkg. (6 squares) BAKER’S White Chocolate, melted [...] Read More

I’m beginning to bake my yearly Christmas cookies and I thought I would bring to you some of the recipes tested and approved by the cookie critic. The Cream Cheese Thumbprint Cookie recipe is one of our favorites and was borrowed  from Kraftfoods.com.  I like the recipes from Kraft because the preparation is fairly simple, are kid [...] Read More

A few weeks ago I was contacted by Challenge Dairy to see if I would be interested in whipping up a recipe using Challenge Dairy butter and a few other ingredients.   Being that I love to cook,  I happily agreed and they sent me a bunch of goodies including Challenge Butter, 3 Spice Island Spices, [...] Read More

I love autumn and all the special gifts it brings.  The apple festivals, beautiful foliage, Halloween festivities, Thanksgiving, and the sweet aroma of fresh baked apple pie make it my favorite time of the year. Try this homemade aromatic mixture to give your house a homey  fresh baked apple pie scent and help get you [...] Read More

This idea was borrowed and tested from the August FamilyFun Magazine’s Treat Of The Month.  The sweet “under the sea style snacks”  are perfect to serve up at beached themed parties, picnics, or summer gatherings.  The cute “Pearly Bites” are not the most nutritional snack to let your children devour, but they are fun to [...] Read More

I know when I hear someone mention Chiquita I automatically  think of bananas!  Chiquita has marketed bananas, its most recognized product,  for more than 100 years.  They are operating in more than  80 countries world wide and employ approximately  25,000 people.   In 2006 the company sold 144 million boxes of bananas and since the mid [...] Read More

I really found these cupcakes to be so cute and different! They are made from ground sunflower meal, a yummy spearmint center, Tofutti cream cheese frosting, and carob dipped sunflower seeds! The recipe can be found here! Wordless Wednesday participants! Picture courtesy of Flickr by norwichnuts Read More