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Monday’s Menu: Miso Noodle Soup

By on January 30, 2012

My fiancee just came back from his first visit to Japan, so this past weekend consisted of stories and gifts from there. Sticking with the Japanese theme I decided to make some Miso Noodle soup.  It was actually way easier than I thought and turned out very yummy! We are lucky to have an Asian [...]

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Blue Diamond Kick Up The Taste Sweepstakes and $100 Visa Gift Card Giveaway!

By on January 27, 2012

  Blue Diamond Almonds – More Than Great Taste! I’m a snacker. You’ll usually find me hoarding the nuts bowl at a party. Nuts are a favorite of mine. Especially almonds.They satisfy that crunch that I crave, they are yummy and from what I’ve heard, they are good for your heart and may help lower [...]

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Monday’s Menu: It’s Not Easy Being Green Smoothie

By on January 2, 2012

I’m adding more leafy greens to my family’s diet this year. My 4 year old is the pickiest eater on the planet (I swear), I wasn’t sure how I was going to do this. I began to research green smoothies online. I came across a bunch that sounded super yummy and then created this tasty [...]

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Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market for Holiday Entertaining

By on December 11, 2011

Yesterday, Tee and I went to an event, hosted by Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market, on the Queen Mary. The Queen Mary was a fabulous venue to host an event centered around holiday entertaining. We enjoyed sweeping views of a modern downtown Long Beach skyline, contrasting to the vintage decor on-board the Queen Mary. Fresh [...]

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Monday’s Menu: Apple Cider Donuts

By on November 21, 2011

My favorite cool weather drink is apple cider. I love the smell that wafts through the house when I’m making a pot on the stove. I recently came across this spin off my favorite drink and can’t wait to fire up the oven once the temps in LA drop a bit more! -Heather Nothing lures [...]

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Monday’s Menu: Chicken Salad with Cranberries and Pecans

By on November 14, 2011

    I love Chicken Salad but I usually avoided any that had fruit or nuts added to them.  Silly me! One day a friend made me try her “gourmet” chicken salad and I was hooked. I found a pre-made type at Costco that I really liked.  Unfortunately, it has disappeared from the shelves. That’s [...]

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Monday’s Menu: Cinnamon Spiced Apple Cake

By on October 31, 2011

Fall is finally here, and what better way to celebrate than with a seasonal warm apple dessert! Our friends at eHow food  shared this amazing recipe for Cinnamon Spiced Apple Cake, made by Rachael Ray Buddy and eHow Food dessert expert Heather Bertinetti*, executive pastry chef at John DeLucie’s Manhattan restaurants. With simple ingredients, you [...]

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California Dairy Products Dress Up the Halloween Season

By on October 24, 2011

Halloween is a real treat! I have to admit that I cringe at the thought of the sweets but this trick-or-treat season the California Milk Advisory Board has developed some kid-friendly, fun, confectionary-free treats that won’t leave kids or us saying ‘boo-hoo’. With Halloween lending itself to spiders, witches, and ghosts, the CMAB has come [...]

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Review & Giveaway: Back-to-school with Peter Rabbit Organics

By on September 3, 2011

Snacks. Kids love them. I know my daughter does. I’ve always had snacks on hand since she was able to eat solid food. Healthy snacks are the best option for children but most children need some encouragement when it comes to eating their carrot sticks! In my opinion, Peter Rabbit Organics vegetable and fruit puree [...]

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Review & (closed) Giveaway: Back-to-School with Unilever Frozen Treats

By on August 30, 2011

If you’re disappointed about the summer coming to an end, celebrate new beginnings and back to school instead with new delicious treats by Unilever!  They’d make a perfect after-school snack or post-dinner dessert, and you can make those summertime flavors last all year long.  Limiting yourself to just one may be tough, though! My family [...]

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