Gaining a finer appreciation for wines can seem challenging for newcomers—with the wide varieties ofwine on the market, your choices are endless. Aside from this, there’s also the matter of mastering thejargon and identifying its key features. Luckily, Spanish wines are a great way for people to start theirjourney to becoming connoisseurs. This guide to …
Veterans Day Free Meals and Deals for 2020
By: Sara Skirboll, shopping & trends expert at The Real Deal Blog 7-Eleven Active-duty, retired, veteran, guard, reservists and family members get a free coffee or Big Gulp on November 11. You need to download the 7-Eleven app and link a Veterans Advantage membership to your account to claim this offer. Bob Evans Veterans and …
Guest Post: Delicious Cake in a Rough-and-Ready Fashion
It’s no secret that a delightful cake takes time to bake, but did you know that it doesn’t have to be hours? There are tons of delicious cake recipes that you can use to bake a homemade cake in less than an hour or so. Of course, this gets better if you have the best convection oven that’s …
5 Cocktails you must Have while Travelling to Mardi Gras Fest (Guest Post)
Today’s guest post comes from blogger Heidi Jones. From the time of the middle ages, the French commemorated ‘Fat Tuesday’ or Mardi Gras, by releasing all their reservations in life and indulging in certain sinful activities, with full zest and zeal. There is no iota of remorse seen amongst the people, during this celebration. Mardi …
Review: The Fresh-Pressed Olive Oil Club
I love olive oil. It’s great for some dishes, excellent for making salad dressings and tossing with pasta, and it makes a nice dip for bread. When I had the opportunity to try a box offered by The Fresh-Pressed Olive Oil Club, I jumped at the chance to do so. After all, I’m always looking …
Chicken With Creamy Mushrooms (Guest Post)
Please enjoy this guest recipe for chicken with creamy mushrooms contributed by Melissa Gallo of Recipe Barn. This is one of those meals that’s perfect to throw together on crazy weeknights when you don’t want another bland supper of boxed mac ‘n’ cheese and frozen fish sticks. Though creamy and full of flavor this chicken …
Product Review: Kidstir
Disclaimer: This post includes affiliate links for a product I received as a gift to review from the manufacturer. Should you click on a link and make a purchase, I will receive a small portion of that purchase at no extra cost to you. Sharing products with you this way allows me to help support …
The Secrets of Pairing Wine and Chocolate
There are fewer pleasures to the culinary palate than the combination of great wine and chocolate. Whether the occasion is a romantic evening with a special loved one or an after-dinner treat, pairing these two flavorful options is a mouthwatering experience. The key, however, to successfully combining a chocolate confection with fine wine – while …
Eat More Pie! Ideas for a Spectacular Pi Day
It’s National Pi Day y’all, and if you sit around and talk to my husband enough about pie, he is likely to tell you about the time he tried to teach a Furby to say “Eat more pie.” Today is a great day to follow that suggestion. Whole Foods is offering $3.14 off the costs …
Creating a Monthly Meal Plan
*This post on creating a monthly meal plan is sponsored by my friends at MyGreatRecipes.com. For the last couple of months, I’ve been working on a solution to the “what are we eating tonight?” problem. For a long time, I was putting together my family’s meal plans week-by-week. When we just had one fairly self-sufficient …