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    Not Your Mama’s Black Bean Sweet Potato Chili

    September 5, 2018 - By 

    Who doesn’t love some chili? My favorite chili to make is black bean sweet potato chili. One of our favorite recipes throughout the year, no matter how the weather is treating us, would have to be a big bowl of black bean sweet potato chili. The only problem I always run into when eating a big bowl of chili would be the fact that I’ll get occasional heartburn and sleeplessness right before going to bed. Anyone that gets occasional heartburn before bed can tell you, it feels horrible. I’ve tried a number of different things over the years, none have really…

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    Keepin’ Cool This Summer With My/Mo Mochi Ice Cream

    June 18, 2018 - By 

    This post is sponsored by My/Mo Mochi Ice Cream but the content and opinions expressed here are my own I don’t know about you, but around here in North Carolina we have some crazy summertime weather. We can have all four seasons in one week normally, but the summertime is the worst. We get these crazy humid summers where it goes above 100 degrees most days. So stop with the boring snacking and make your chosen bites more bold, beautiful and all around better with these My/Mo Mochi Ice Cream balls! What the heck is Mochi? It’s a sweet rice…

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    Let’s Get Down to Fiesta With These Cinco de Mayo Recipes

    May 5, 2018 - By 

    Celebrating a fun holiday like Cinco de Mayo doesn’t mean you skimp on great flavor,” Cooking with loved ones is a great way to explore fun new flavors in the kitchen and make wonderful memories at the same time,” says Julie Gould, Brand Manager. “Bold flavors start with the spices you use and Spice Islands elevates premium spices to another level of flavor. We search the world for spices and herbs of the highest quality. Then we craft and package them to deliver the most authentic and intense flavor possible.  Our line of premium spices helps give consumers the confidence they need…

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    StoneRidge Orchards Dried Fruit Trail Mix | #StoneridgeOrchards

    April 30, 2018 - By 

    I’m always looking for ways to better my snack making choices and I’ve found out that making your own trail mix is an easy way to meet that goal of healthier choices. A good trail mix needs two things, something sweet & something salty. The best way to get the best of both worlds is mixed dried fruit & nuts together. I went to Food Lion recently and stood in front of the isle looking at all the mixed nuts and dried fruit. Ended up with a bag of sunflower seeds, a bag of mixed nuts and 3 different kinds…

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    Spice Islands Has Everything from A to V

    March 10, 2018 - By 

    Spice Islands has everything from A to V — from Allspice to Vanilla. I always tell my friends and family to use premium spices and herbs in their recipes and Spice Islands offers you the highest quality spices to elevate your entire menu. They handpick many of their spices and take extra steps to capture the natural oils which gives the spices their rich flavor. For example with my rosemary lamb chop appetizer, you can truly taste the warm peppery aroma of the rosemary and serve it with a sweet and tart cranberry apple chutney. How about some butternut squash soup…

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    Chocolate Peanut Butter & Banana No Bake Energy Bites

    March 1, 2018 - By 

    Can’t cook, no worries, these no bake energy bites are your best friend. You can’t go wrong with anything that has peanut butter and bananas. They basically go hand in hand if you ask me. With that said, did you know that March 1st is National Peanut Butter Lovers Day. Yasssss! I’ve been on this healthy snacks kick lately, I want something I can eat between meals and not fill up on a ton of carbs. Or something light in the morning before going to work, because I really can’t eat heavy at the crack of dawn. So something as simple…

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    4 Super Bowl Party Platter Ideas

    February 1, 2018 - By 

    The Super Bowl is coming up and I’m not really into either team that’s playing. I ain’t going to lie, I hate both teams, I just hate the Eagles less. I have to work a 12-8 pm shift the night of the super bowl, however I wanted to throw together a few of my favorite super bowl party platter ideas for ya’ll. Boulder Canyon snacks provide a better-for-you crunch with vegan and gluten-free flavors everyone will love. TGI Fridays Snacks and Cole’s Middles brands are excellent for your junk food fans who love to snack. Don’t forget dessert! Café Valley bite-sized cakes and treats will satisfy your…

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    Wine Pairing with Popcorn | #NationalPopcornDay

    January 19, 2018 - By 

    I never really been much of a wine drinker, except for when it comes to making sangiras. My friend and I decided to have a weekend dedicated to binging Netflix. Normally when we do that we get a lot of junk food, however we’re trying to lose weight. So when I grabbed a few bags of SkinnyPop for wine pairing with popcorn. Creating the Perfect Sangria Recipe Choose Your Wine: A white wine sangria gives you many options to choose from and it’s hard to choose a wine that doesn’t work. A few of the favorite styles for this recipe…

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    Harry Potter’s Muggles Approved Boozy ButterBeer

    December 24, 2017 - By 

    Are you a fan of Harry Potter? If so, then you know what butterbeer is! Butterbeer happens to be one of my favorite boozy drinks to have with friends. But, don’t worry you don’t have to use alcohol, it taste just as good without or to make it kid-friendly. It’s been a dream of mine to go to the The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, to enjoy all the sights, great food and drinks, but until then making my own butterbeer will do. This past weekend, my friends and I went to to a Wizard Rock concert for the Yule Ball…

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    Pre-Order Your Copy of Easy Homemade Cookie Cookbook

    October 5, 2017 - By 

    My friend, Miranda Couse over at Cookie Dough & Oven Mitt has just released her first easy homemade cookie cookbook on Amazon. I was ready to support her amazing cooking skills with the rest of you. I’ve always been a huge fan of her recipes and the epic pictures of her food – so of course I was on board to sharing her success! Her cooking really inspires me when it comes to recipes I’ve tried in the past. Take a bite out of America’s favorite cookies and sweets with easy recipes from the Cookie Cookbook Nothing warms hearts and tummies…