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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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Monday’s Menu: Cheddar Bacon Ranch Pulls

By on August 29, 2011

    This recipe is from a friend of mine who owns a catering company here in Lowell, MA. Catering by Erin McMahon. According to Erin this should come with a warning because it is highly addictive. =) ~Erika Cheddar Bacon Ranch Pulls 1 unsliced loaf of (round is preferable) sourdough bread 8-12 oz cheddar [...]

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Review: IT’s Back to School with EnviroKidz Treat Size Chocolate Crispy Rice Bars

By on August 28, 2011

Going back to preschool means packing daily lunches for my 4 year old.  I love when I can find healthy treats that are quick to pack in her lunchbox. Even better when those treats are delicious, as she’ll be sure to eat them!  I’ve been a fan of Enviro-Kids for awhile.  Both Kieran and Brendan [...]

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Bake with IT: babycakes cupcake maker

By on July 30, 2011

I love baking with my kids but we usually don’t bake much in  the summer.  With the high temps and no central AC it gets HOT when we turn on the oven. That is why I am super excited to share this amazing cupcake maker by babycakes.   babycakes cupcake maker looks like a waffle [...]

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How Sweet IT Is: Plush Puffs Marshmallows

By on March 1, 2011

One word: S’mores.  Two more words: Plush Puffs.  Okay, so I don’t want to confine your culinary exploration to just S’mores.  But That’s IT Mommy had an LA playdate and toasted up some delicious S’mores with Caramel Swirl, Vanilla Bean and Cinnamon marshmallows provided by Plush Puffs.  They also provided us with their S’mores flavor [...]

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