I love baking for the holidays but sometimes there is just not enough time to get everything done. So today I am going to share my secret for making these super cute, super easy melted snowman cookies in under an hour! This is how you make easy peasy melted snowman cookies. You will need a few simple ingredients, all of which can be found at your local grocery store. Sugar cookies, royal … [Read more...]
Gourmet Popcorn at Home with Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil
Who doesn't love popcorn? Everyone in my family does. And what's really popular is the gourmet popcorn. You know, the funky flavours with exotic names. But those can get pretty pricey, come in small batches, can be full of preservatives and who knows what else. What if I told you, you could make your own gourmet popcorn at home, with healthy Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil in the comfort of your … [Read more...]
Gather Your Girlfriends for the Release of Forever My Girl
The day has finally arrived! Forever My Girl is now available on DVD and Blu-Ray! It's time to gather up your girlfriends for an afternoon of fun and relaxation and a good movie. And I have a few tips to help get you in the southern mood. Forever My Girl takes place in the south, Liam and Josie are in love and about to get married. But Liam has a singing career and he's just made it big. He … [Read more...]
How to Make Tie Dye Cupcakes
Last weekend Peyton and I attended a cupcake decorating demonstration from Way Cool Cooking School at the Crayola Experience at the Mall of America. This weekend I decided to take the knowledge and new skills and put them to the test. I wanted to see if it was really that easy to make Tie Dye cupcakes at home. Because everything seems so simple when you are in a class, I was curious to see if I … [Read more...]
Quick and Easy Taco Dinner
Most kids love tacos. It's one of my favorite dishes to prepare because everyone can customize it to the way they like it. This is also one of the first dishes I ever learned to make growing up. It's simple, tastes great and is a crowd pleaser. Now I don't use a taco seasoning packet, no way! I like the freedom to customize each pan of taco meat. Here's how I make tacos in our home - You'll … [Read more...]
Pressure Cooker Chicken and Mushroom Asiago Risotto
So last year I became intrigued by pressure cookers. I started using them here and there and still wasn't too comfortable with them. Well, I've been using mine since Christmas, at least once a week, and now I can't get enough! I can cook a whole meal in one pan in a half hour or less! And the food is so good! Now, I know there are several varieties of pressure cookers out there. And you can … [Read more...]
Cherry Soft Serve Ice Cream with Ice Cream Depot
We are having a blast trying out new recipes with our Ice Cream Depot machine. Tonight, I created a recipe for Cherry Soft Serve Ice Cream. I will admit, the strength of the cherry flavor is going to depend on the ripeness of the cherries you use. Since it's the middle of winter in Minnesota, I used canned tart cherries. This gave the soft serve a mild cherry flavor. This summer I plan on … [Read more...]
Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Soup
Whenever we travel I love trying out new restaurants. And when I find a dish I absolutely love I try to recreate it at home. Disneyland and Disney World have some of the most amazing chefs, every time we go I find myself craving certain dishes when we get home. The Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Soup reminds me of the soup they serve at Fiddler, Fifer & Practical Cafe at Disney California … [Read more...]
Festive Drinks to Liven Up the Holidays
The holidays are here and that means you'll be having guest over soon. How about making some new, fun, refreshing, and funky drinks to impress those guest? Here's one that will have the guest coming back for more. Now, this is a two-part cocktail. You'll need to make both recipes in order to make the cocktail to be served. First, you'll need to make the Pomegranate Green Tea Liqueur, it'll a … [Read more...]
Gift Ideas for Beauty Lovers
Tis the season to be shopping! And we've got you covered with some great ideas for beauty lovers. These gifts will be a hit under the Christmas Tree this year. Bel Essence Intensive Anti-Aging Treatment Perfect for someone who wants to be proactive and take care of their skin. Bel Essence uses natural plant oils, which contain important vitamins, fatty acids and anti-oxidants that help your skin … [Read more...]
