Let's Eat 2 Day: April 2014

Wednesday, April 30, 2014

A transformative way to fight hunger

Last January, I traveled 10,000 miles, crossed eight time zones and encountered a 110 degree warm-up going from Minneapolis (-24F) to Blantyre (+86F) in the hopes that I could make a difference in the lives of expectant mothers in southern Malawi as a volunteer with nonprofit Partners in Food Solutions (PFS). I’ve been a volunteer... View Full Post

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A lesson in how to Outnumber Hunger

I will admit, when I first signed on to volunteer at a food bank for at-risk kids it was for somewhat selfish reasons. The year was 1988 and I had just moved from Texas to Minneapolis and wanted to meet new people in my new hometown. I chose the organization that was closest to where... View Full Post

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Pillsbury Bake-Off’s Peanut Butter Layer...

The Peanut Butter Layer Brownies Recipe featured in the Pillsbury Bake-Off 100 Winning Recipes book.

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Tuesday, April 29, 2014

Echoes of an Angel: The Miraculous True Story of a Boy Who Lost His Eyes but Could Still See

When Ben Underwood became blind at the age of two, anyone would have thought he faced a life full of hardship and uphill challenges—a world full of things he’d never be able to see and activities he’d never be able to enjoy. But as far as his mom, Aquanetta Gordon, was concerned, nothing was impossible for Ben . . . and so he accomplished the incredible. Known as “the boy who could see with sound,” Ben mastered human echolocation—the ability to detect the size, shape and location of objects through the reflection of sound waves. By clicking his tongue and “seeing” the waves, Ben could ride his bike, shoot baskets, identify objects, and even play video games. Some called it a miracle, but to Ben and Aqua, the real miracles were the otherworldly experiences God gave Ben—physical and spiritual—that others couldn’t explain. Echoes of an Angel is the remarkable true story of how a child who seemed destined for darkness brought light to the world. It’s the story of a single mom who encouraged her son to push beyond his limits, even as her heart clenched with protective love and fear. And it’s the story of a family’s unshakable faith . . . in God and each other.

Okay this book is amazing. I enjoyed each and every page as I read it. I love reading about miracles and stories of strength and hope. Life can knock you down but God will help you, you may stumble but you will not fall. I encourage everyone to read this amazing story. You will not regret picking this book up! It's a feel good story for all ages.

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Monday, April 28, 2014

Alone Yet Not Alone Review & Giveaway Ends 5/15/14 at 7 PM EST

Alone Yet Not Alone by Tracy Leininger Craven

Settled in the Blue Mountains of Pennsylvania, deep within America's new frontier, the Leininger family celebrates the blessing of a beautiful homestead and bountiful harvest. That is, until tragedy strikes with the beginning of the French and Indian War and the devastating raid known as the Penn's Creek Massacre.

The lives of this simple, God-fearing family are forever altered when Barbara and Regina, two young sisters, are carried away by the Delaware tribe. Driven by their faith in God and the powerful bonds of family, Barbara and regina hold firmly to the belief that they are never alone, even in their darkest hour and that they will be reunited again.

This book is rich in historical details. It is an inspirational, true story of a family caught in the crossfire of the French and Indian Ware. It was written by Tracy Leininger Craven. I really enjoyed this read and I highly recommend it. Most of us will go through some hard times and it's motivational to know that we are not alone even in the worst of times. God is always with us.

Movie Website: http://www.aloneyetnotalone.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aloneyetnotalone

Movie Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/AYNAthemovie

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May 13, 2014 at 11:48 AM

Old El Paso Burritos and Quesadillas

Check out the new awesome frozen products from Old El Paso!

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Old El Paso Frozen Meals for 2 Chicken...

I got my coupons in and headed out to find the Old El Paso dinners for two. I chose the chicken enchiladas. Raced home to make them for the family. I bought 2 boxes so the whole family could eat it. I don’t typically buy fast food like this. I tend to make most of my own meals. But there’s two nights a week it’s hard to get dinner on the table so I was excited to not have to think about dinner on that night. My husband actually made this because he got home earlier then I did. Here’s what our dinner looked like.

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Friday, April 25, 2014

Dr. Teri Jory's Poise Fit & Fierce: Take Back Your Core DVD Review

POISE Fit Creater, Dr. Teri Jory, international health and fitness life coach, has just released her newest DVD, Poise Fit & Fierce: Take Back Your Core. This DVD will get your poised to train and gain beautiful flat-fit abs and sculpt your total body. The POISE workout technique is aptly named to embrace and incorporate the following elements: (P) Power, posture and pelvic floor, (O) Oneness of body and mind, (I) Inspiration, (S) Sculpted and sexy body, (E) Empowered and energized, to create a working melding mind, body and spirit to be the best it can be.

POISE Fit & Fierce: Take Back Your Core is divided into three sections to target all body parts and provide a full body workout. The first section is 23 minutes and it builds power and sculpts arms and back with inner core activation. I did this workout this morning. She starts out with 300 jumping jacks. I wasn't able to do all of them but I am sure that I can build up to it. She does lots of repetitions of all her moves, typically either 100 or 75 of each move. This workout is tough. I can't believe how fit she is. There are two others exercising with her and they are both in great condition too. I had to do some of the modifications and just keep on trying to keep up with Dr. Teri Jory.

The second section is 22 minutes and it is designed to develop svelte and strong legs with inner core activation. This section wasn't as difficult for me to keep up in. I guess my legs are in better shape than I thought. I really enjoy this section. Section three is 18 minutes and it cuts your abs into fit and fierce abs that activate the inner core and pelvic floor muscles. This section is difficult and I know my abs are going to be sore for a long time after I completed this section. If you think this DVD is going to be easy you should try it. It is very advanced.

Dr. Teri Jory gives clear explanation and instruction on the inner core (deep) and outer core (surface) muscles that all attach to the pelvis providing a solid body foundation. The inner core muscles are the pillars for stabilizing the pelvis and lower back, giving the rest of the body including the outer core a secure foundation for movement from the arms, back, legs and even the feet.

Thursday, April 24, 2014

FIT AS A PRO - Five 10-minute Full Body Workouts with Lauren Sesselmann (2014) Review

Unleash your inner athlete with this new "Fit As A Pro" Workout DVD set. Each DVD has 5 complete 10 minute workouts that can be used separately or all together in any sequence you choose for a terrific workout. Professional soccer star Lauren Sesselmann firmly believes that everyone is an athlete in their own way. Her own athletic training has taken her to the 2012 Olympics and gainer her professional status. Now she is sharing her favorite workouts with anyone who is looking to up their fitness game and get into the best shape possible. Her "Fit As A Pro: Five 10 Minute Full Body Workouts" DVDs are available now on www.amazon.com and on www.fitasapro.com from Cafe Oscuro Films, LLC for $19.98 each. They are appropriate for all fitness levels.

Sesselmann knows first hand that professional athletes have challenges finding the time between traveling, practice and games to train effectively. When they are on the road, often a hotel room workout is the only option. Sesselmann credits these take with you anywhere 10 minute routines for getting her more functionally fit than she has ever been before. Using these DVDs consistently will result in leaner legs, firmer butt and flatter abs.

Fit As A Pro: Five 10 Minute Full Body Workouts for Small Spaces is designed to work just about anywhere. There is a chair workout, a pillow workout, two full body workouts and a boot camp style cardio circuit workout. It also has the warm up and the cool down. I did the entire DVD the first time I put it in and it was quite a workout. I was sore for a few days after doing all five of these workouts. They are intense and very effective. I love her style, she is easy to follow and has a nice calm voice. She seems to get tired right along with me.

Fit As A Pro: Five 10 Minute Full Body Workouts includes a full body workout that can be done with nothing more than a water bottle. The other menu options are a cardio and agility workout (jump rope is optional), jumping, abs, and towel circuits plus warm up and cool down. This one I have done two or three of the 10 minute segments at a time. They are fun and get your heart pumping and the sweat pouring. I love these DVDs. Both of them are going to be in my rotation from now on.

Tuesday, April 22, 2014

A Heavenly Treat: Fiber One Caramel Sea Salt 90...

Our Review of #FiberOne Caramel Sea Salt Bars.

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Target Fiber One Bars Campaign

I received Fiber One Bars, in exchange for honest review from PlateFull Co-Op . The bars are only sold at Target . I received a box of Caramel Sea Salt Bars. I loved the bars. Just the right amount of sweet and salty. The Fiber One Bars are 90 calories each. The caramel bar is also soft-baked, like a cake or a crumble. Target also sells lemon, chocolate fudge, chocolate peanut butter, chocolate chip, and cinnamon coffee cake soft-baked bars, in addition to the meal, chewy and protein bars. Buy a pack of fiber one bars, next time to go to Target. :-)

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Gluten Free? No Need to Sacrifice Flavor

During Celiac Awareness Month this May, enjoy the gluten-free flavors of Nielsen-Massey Vanillas and new breakfast recipes

Waukegan, Ill. (April 21, 2014) – In the United States, approximately 1 in 100 people have celiac disease and millions more are gluten intolerant, according to the Celiac Disease Foundation. Of this number, 2.5 million Americans are living with celiac disease but are undiagnosed, putting them in danger of additional long-term health conditions should the disease not be properly diagnosed.
The impact of these numbers and the importance of supporting the awareness of celiac disease and gluten sensitivities do not escape Craig Nielsen, CEO of Nielsen-Massey Vanillas, Inc. “These days, almost everyone knows or cooks for someone with celiac disease or gluten-sensitivities. Fortunately, all Nielsen-Massey products are gluten-free, so gluten-free eaters don’t have to sacrifice taste,” says Nielsen. “In respect for the millions of people living gluten-free lifestyles, we have created two new gluten-free breakfast recipes just in time for Celiac Awareness Month. Try making these recipes this month for your gluten-free loved ones.”
Breakfast is perhaps the most challenging meal of the day for those with celiac disease, as it is dominated by wheat-based foods such as pancakes, doughnuts, bagels and cereals. The following recipes for Breakfast Quinoa with Vanilla Cream and Gluten-Free Hotcakes with Maple Orange Syrup use healthy ingredients such as quinoa, apples, almond meal and Nielsen-Massey Organic Fairtrade Madagascar Bourbon Pure Vanilla Extract for breakfast options that are delicious yet hearty and gluten-free. Eat the Breakfast Quinoa on its own for a healthy weekday breakfast that is also dairy-free, or pair it with the Vanilla Cream for a slightly indulgent twist. Prepare the Gluten-Free Hotcakes as well for a weekend brunch that will satisfy everyone.

Breakfast Quinoa with Vanilla Cream
Serves 4
Quinoa
Ingredients
1 cup traditional quinoa, rinsed and drained
1½ cups water
½ cup unsweetened coconut milk
2 teaspoons Nielsen-Massey Organic Fairtrade Madagascar Bourbon Pure Vanilla Extract
½ cup golden raisins
¼ cup firmly packed light brown sugar
¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
⅛ teaspoon salt
1 small Fuji apple peeled, cored and cut into bite-size pieces
Directions
In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, add quinoa and water. Bring to a boil while stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to a simmer then add coconut milk, vanilla extract, raisins, brown sugar, cardamom, cinnamon and salt. Cover and cook until done, about 20-25 minutes; stirring occasionally. Add apple pieces about 3 minutes before removing quinoa from heat.
Vanilla Cream (Yield ½ cup)
Ingredients
½ cup half-and-half
½ teaspoon Nielsen-Massey Organic Fairtrade Madagascar Bourbon Pure Vanilla Extract
1 tablespoon powdered sugar
Directions
In a small bowl, whisk ingredients until combined. Serve each bowl of Breakfast Quinoa topped with 2 tablespoons of Vanilla Cream.

Gluten-Free Hotcakes with Maple Orange Syrup
Makes about 1 dozen
Maple Orange Syrup
1 cup pure maple syrup
1 teaspoon Nielsen-Massey Tahitian Pure Vanilla Extract
⅛ teaspoon Nielsen-Massey Pure Orange Extract
Pancakes
1 cup brown rice flour
½ cup finely ground tapioca flour
½ cup finely ground almond meal flour
¼ cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon Nielsen-Massey Organic Fairtrade Madagascar Bourbon Pure Vanilla Extract
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup low-fat buttermilk
For Maple Orange Syrup
In a glass measuring cup, combine maple syrup, vanilla and orange extracts. Pour into a syrup dispenser; set aside.
For Pancakes
In a large bowl, add flours, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; stir to combine. Add vanilla extract, butter, eggs and buttermilk; stir to combine.
Lightly coat a griddle with cooking spray and heat to 350⁰F. Pour batter, about ¼ cup per pancake, onto griddle and cook until done, about 2-3 minutes per each side.
Visit the Nielsen-Massey website for more gluten-free recipes, including:

About Nielsen-Massey Vanillas
Throughout its more than 100 year history, Nielsen-Massey Vanillas has earned its reputation as a manufacturer of the finest extracts in the world. The full line of Nielsen-Massey’s Pure Vanilla products include: Vanilla Beans and Extracts from Madagascar, Tahiti and Mexico; sugar and alcohol-free Madagascar Bourbon Pure Vanilla Powder; Madagascar Bourbon Pure Vanilla Bean Paste; Madagascar Bourbon Pure Vanilla Sugar, Organic Fairtrade Madagascar Bourbon Pure Vanilla Extract and Organic Madagascar Bourbon Pure Vanilla Beans.
Nielsen-Massey Vanillas also offers a full line of Pure Flavors: Pure Chocolate Extract, Pure Almond Extract, Pure Orange Extract, Pure Lemon Extract, Pure Coffee Extract, Pure Peppermint Extract, Orange Blossom Water and Rose Water. All Nielsen-Massey products are All-Natural, Allergen-Free, and certified Kosher and Gluten-Free. The company is headquartered in Waukegan, Illinois, with production facilities in Waukegan and Leeuwarden, The Netherlands.

Monday, April 21, 2014

Thank You, Pittsburgh, For The Greatest Cake...

Sometimes, we find something so delicious that even though we want to keep it all to ourselves, we feel it's our duty to share it with you. This is one of those times. So behold, without any affiliation or advertising ties, the newest food we're excited to share with you: Living in New York City, we have had the opportunity to eat some really good food. Between the epic chocolate chip cookies from Levain Bakery on the Upper West Side and the famed kouign amann from Dominique Ansel's...Read More

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Friday, April 18, 2014

The Amazing Spiderman 2 Discussion Guide Review & Giveaway Ends 05/01/14 at 7 PM EST

Family Discussion Guide

The discussion guide for The Amazing Spider-Man 2 is a great resource for families to discuss a range of important themes that include the relationship between personal choices and destiny, living a life that counts, sacrificing yourself in service to others, and the nature of power. This guide will help parents start (or continue) conversations with their children that will inspire them to think outside themselves and challenge them to live lives that matter. The conversations that will result from using this guide will reveal that even the most explosive summer blockbuster can leave lasting, positive impacts on its young viewers.

About Spiderman

We've always known that Spider-Man's most important battle has been within himself: the struggle between the ordinary obligations of Peter Parker and the extraordinary responsibilities of Spider-Man. But in The Amazing Spider-Man 2™, Peter Parker finds that a greater conflict lies ahead.

Official website for the movie: www.theamazingspiderman.com/ (please include trailer in your review of guide)

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April 18, 2014 at 5:48 PM

Barre Fitness with Jessica Smith DVD Review

Barre Fitness with Jessica Smith DVD

Tone, sculpt and stretch your body from head to pointed tow with this ballet-inspired workout program.
This DVD includes three workouts that can be done separately or all together for one complete session!

Cardio Ballet (20 Minutes) - Forget the boring treadmill, burn calories with the grace of a ballerina! This fat-burning ballet inspired session works up a surprising sweat in a small amount of space, no equipment required.

Barre Burn (20 Minutes) - Lift, shape and define your entire body with this cardio sculpting barre workout. A sturdy chair and a set of light hand weights (2-8 pounds depending on level) are recommended.

Floor Barre (20 Minutes) - Cinch, tighten and stretch - without ever leaving the ground - with this total body conditioning routine. A mat and a soft ball or pillow are recommended for this workout.

Jessica Smith is one of my favorite instructors. She has a quiet and calm nature that is soothing. I really like this DVD. There are three complete workouts. Each one is perfect for a quick workout when you only have 20 minutes or you can do all three together for a whole hour workout. I really like them all. The cardio routine gets my heart rate up and gets me sweating. The Barre Burn does a fantastic job of getting my muscles working and heated up. I used the 5 pound hand weights. I hope to work up to the 8 pound hand weights. The Floor Barre workout is my favorite. I like to workout on the floor. It seems relaxing but it challenges and works too! I really love this DVD and you should get it because I know you will love it too.

Workout One On One Training With Jackie Warner DVD Review

Workout One on One Training with Jackie Warner

Train like a celebrity...with the star of Work Out! You've seen Jackie Warner whip celebrities into shape on the hit BRAVO show Work Out. Now you can experience Jackie and her team's intense and personal workouts that command up to $400 per hour at the famed Beverly Hill penthouse gym Skysport & Spa. Jackie's 20-minute upper body, lower body and core workouts deliver ultimate fat burn and body tone by using her exclusive moves in fusion cardio and strength training. So get up, get moving and get in the game!

UPPER BODY: See those biceps pop and achieve a sexy shoulder-to-waist 'V' taper with muscle-toning moves that burn mega calories.

LOWER BODY: Shape lean and toned glutes and thighs with power-sculpting exercises that boost strength and your heart rate.

CORE: Blast fat and your midsection with ab-chiseling moves that will help you achieve Jackie's famous washboard stomach!

This workout DVD is fantastic. At first I didn't like the set-up how she works with one person at a time but after doing the workouts several times I have grown to love each workout. The upper body routine is challenging and it works. I love the lower body workout too. I can really tell that it is getting my lower body into better shape. The core workout was too hard for me the first couple of times I did it. Now I am able to get through it. My core is getting so strong. I like Jackie's style and this workout DVD is terrific. I highly recommend it.

Purex No Sort for Colors Laundry Detergent Review & Giveaway Ends 05/01/14 at 7 PM EST

Review:

New Purex No Sort for Colors detergent is the latest laundry innovation from the Purex brand designed to simplify your laundry routine. Purex No Sort for Colors detergent features a breakthrough Anti-Color-Transfer Technology which traps loose dyes in the wash and reduces color bleeding accidents in your mixed color loads leaving your clothes bright and clean.

Packed with innovation but not a miracle worker.
Purex No Sort for Colors detergent is packed with innovation, but it can't perform miracles, so please follow these words of advice. Wash strongly colored fabrics or new pieces of clothing, especially jeans, separately at least 5 times before doing a mixed color load with Purex No Sort for Colors detergent.

Traps loose dyes.
Introducing our new Anti-Color-Transfer Technology which traps loose dyes in the wash and does not let them settle onto other fabrics.

Reduces color bleeding accidents.
Your typical color bleeding accident occurs when dyes bleed out of fibers and deposit onto your other garments, but our new Anti-Color-Transfer Technology traps loose dyes in the wash, and does not let them settle onto other fabrics.

I have used the detergent several times without sorting the laundry and I love it. What a super time saver. I am really enjoying this new detergent.

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April 19, 2014 at 6:46 PM

Rice Bowls Make Cooking Dinner Stupid Easy (And...

There are days when dinner has to be easy -- like Monday through Friday, every week out of the year. There's nothing that we want to do less after a long day of work than start chopping vegetables far long before we get to even think about eating. And then, dishes. As much as we love to cook, most weeknights need simple meals. That's why we love rice bowls. Rice bowls are the answer when you only have a couple of ingredients in your fridge and can't handle the thought of going to the...Read More

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Yoplait Greek 100 Strawberry preferred in taste...

Once again, consumers overwhelmingly prefer a Yoplait Greek yogurt flavor. You may remember that back in January, nearly two out of three consumers (65 percent) told us that Yoplait Greek blueberry yogurt tastes better than the leading Chobani blueberry. (Here’s a link to that post). Well, Yoplait Greek has done it again. In a recent national... View Full Post

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Thursday, April 17, 2014

10 Tips for Grilling the Juiciest Chicken Breasts

Call me an iconoclast, but I actually like to grill chicken breasts . Not always, but often. I appreciate their neutrality -- a blank canvas, as it were, on which to impose the flavors from the world's most vibrant food cultures. I also like the convenience -- especially after a busy day. You can season, grill, and serve a chicken breast in less time than it takes to preheat the grill. The challenge is this: How do you grill chicken breasts without drying them out? Direct grilling, of...Read More

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Wednesday, April 16, 2014

Save on Yoplait Greek Style Yogurt at Publix #PublixYoplaitGreek

Right now in Publix you can use coupons with in-store savings to make it a great deal and it's always a healthy choice.

Print-at-home coupon

Buy One Yoplait Greek 100 Yogurt Cup and Get One Yoplait Blended Yogurt Cup for Free (Click here to access coupon) Void in Tennessee. Available while supplies last.

In-Store Savings, available at Publix

Yoplait Greek 100 on sale 10/$10 from 3/13 – 3/19

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Are you looking for a smart way to start your day or a better afternoon snack?

Greek Yogurt is delicious, creamy and packed with protein and that makes it a great choice. There are a lot of different types of Greek Yogurt. You should consider stocking up on Yoplait Greek Yogurt at Publix.

Yoplait Greek Yogurt is available with real fruit and it’s made with natural colors, flavors and sweeteners! The flavors include Blueberry, Coconut, Pineapple and Vanilla.

I eat greek yogurt every morning for a mid morning snack with some additional fresh fruit. I love the 100 calorie option so I know exactly how many calories I am getting in my snack. It's packed with protein and holds me over until lunch.

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May The Cheerios Be With You Were you one of...

May The Cheerios Be With You Were you one of the lucky Cheerios fans in 1979 who got the collectible Star Wars tumbler?!?!?

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Tuesday, April 15, 2014

Celebrate April Breakfast Savings at Publix!

If you are like me, breakfast is an important part of my day. I wake up and I am starving! I used to be able to hold off on eating breakfast when I was younger, but the older I have gotten, the more I have to eat breakfast or I just won't make it through the day! So, I am always on the lookout for any kind of savings that I can find on breakfast type foods and right now Publix is having a Breakfast Savings on some really great products. I love Nature Valley products and they have some new products out for breakfast called Breakfast Biscuits and that is just one of the items that you will find on sale right now during the Breakfast Savings at Publix!

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Target Big G Justice League Comic Books &...

I have some really interesting news for those of you who love reading comic books or have children who do. Target and General Mills is teaming up to put specially packaged boxes of Cheerios with small editions of Super Hero Comic Books inside those boxes! You’ll find an exclusive, collectable Justice League comic book featuring an awesome adventure of Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, and the rest of the Justice League while supplies last! I had a Batman mask on the back of the box of Cheerios that I received. My grandson loves Batman so he had a field day with that mask, just as I am sure your children will have some fun with whatever is on the back of your box of Cheerios along with the Justice League Comic Book that is...Read More

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Monday, April 14, 2014

Chocolate Chip Cake Bars

Chocolate Chip Cake Bars Ingredients 1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix (I normally use yellow, but only had white in the house today and it worked fine too) 2 eggs 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted 1/4 cup water 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 cups milk chocolate chips, divided 1 tablespoon shortening Directions In a mixing bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Mix on medium speed for 2 minutes. Stir in 1-1/2 cups of chocolate chips. Spread in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking pan. Bake at 375 degrees F for 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Melt...Read More

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Rolo Cupcakes

Due to budget cuts a number of great employees at my job were laid off. Well tomorrow in the office we are celebrating a co-worker who was laid off. I am the go to dessert gal, so I opted to make the dessert. There are tons of Rolo cupcake recipes out there, but this is my budget friendly one! Ingredients: 1 bag of Rolos unwrapped (I purchase mine after the holidays and freeze) I counted out 48 for the cupcakes (24 inside, 24 on top) and then used the remaining to drizzle. 1 chocolate cake mix (oil, eggs, water) 1 can of Butter cream frosting Make cake mix according package and spoon into cupcake liners just like normal. Press one Rolo in each cupcake and then bake...Read More

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Saturday, April 12, 2014

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Introducing new Nature Valley Protein Granola, Nature Valley Breakfast Biscuits, and Nature Valley Greek Yogurt Protein Bars! With the goodness you’ve come to expect from Nature Valley, all-new Nature Valley Protein Granola is the perfect way to start your day in a bowl of milk, sprinkled on yogurt or as a quick snack! Nature Valley Greek Yogurt Protein Bars come in delicious Strawberry or Mixed Berry flavors and packs 10g of protein alongside real fruit and nuts, offering a treat your whole family will enjoy! And with the sustained energy from +26g of whole grains, new Nature Valley Breakfast Biscuits hit the perfect trifecta: convenient, great tasting and fully satisfying. I absolutely LOVE the Breakfast Biscuits and so does Kyle. As...Read More

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Friday, April 11, 2014

125 Best Vegan Recipes Cookbook Review

I am not vegan but I know that the more fruits and veggies I eat they healthier I will be. I had a doctor tell me one time that his father was on blood pressure medication for over 30 years. Then he went vegan and could stop taking the medication for high blood pressure. I find that to be very compelling. I was fortunate enough to get this 125 Best Vegan Recipes book to review.

This wide and wonderful array of vegan recipes will appeal to a broad range of tastes. From singles to families and form sophisticated palates to lovers of soul food. The reissue features 8 new all color photos and completely redesigned cover. It also includes recipes for every meal and occasion, from appetizers, soups, salads and wraps to grains, desserts and bakes goods. Consistently tasty, these recipes are always built around readily available ingredients and they take very little time to prepare, which makes them ideal for busy people and families that are on the go.

Here is a small sampling of the inspired recipes:

Spicy Black Bean Dip
Asian Vegetable Turnovers
Spicy Squash and Fennel Soup
Fresh Minted Pea Soup
Quinoa Salad with Grapefruit and Avocado
Shepard's Pie
Curried Vegetables with Tofu
Savory Artichoke Pie
Cheeseless Pizza
Baked French Fries
Coconut-Flavored Polenta with Beans and Peppers
Banana Chocolate Chip Pudding Bread
Cranberry Orange Scones

Also included in this book are helpful tips and pantry lists for stocking up a vegan kitchen, as well as a practical guide to cooking terms and techniques.

Maxine Effenson Chuck is a senior development editor at Pearson Education in Boston, MA. She edits eTexts and online content that teach preservice and inservice teachers how to teach preschool to high school students across disciplines. Maxine lives in Brookline, MA with her husband and cat, Allie.

Beth Gurney spends her time between Brookline, MA and Northport, ME. She is a professional chef, pastry chef and a cooking teacher. She teaches workshops and cooking classes with a focus on health, nutrition and seasonality.

This cookbook has 216 pages $19.95 CA / $19.95 US / £12.95 UK available from February 2014.

To find out more about the 125 Best Vegan Recipes cookbook, or to check out other amazing cookbooks visit Robert Rose website.

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