Published on Friday, August 12, 2011 by caryn
This giveaway is now closed. Congrats to the winners SusanLanai and Jammie!
Last year, Bumble Bee Foods, Chef Scott Leibfried, and the Bee Squad hosted an event in New York City, complete with gourmet foods created by the Hell's Kitchen chef himself. This year, the brand opted for a more intimate dinner with the team and despite the fact that we didn't host a party... Read More »
Published on Sunday, July 24, 2011 by caryn
It's almost here! The largest conference for women in social media will take place in sunny San Diego this year and I'm thankful to be attending, once again, with Bumble Bee Foods. As always, there is so much to do and see in just a short amount of time. Thankfully, BlogHer will be held in a city that is almost like a second home to us. At just an hour away, we... Read More »
Published on Wednesday, June 8, 2011 by caryn
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Unlike many parents I know, we don't serve our children "special" kid-friendly foods. And at restaurants, we only order off the kid's menu less than half of the time. When our children began solid foods, we decided to try as much as possible to avo... Read More »
Published on Monday, May 30, 2011 by caryn
Approximately one in eight women will develop invasive breast cancer in the United States. According to BreastCancer.org, it's the most common cancer affecting women apart from skin cancer. While I've been blessed not to have family or friends affected, awareness and prevention are still vitally important in decreasing the incidence among women in this country.
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Published on Wednesday, March 30, 2011 by caryn
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I'm always a bit baffled when parents asks me how I successfully manage to get my children to eat seafood. I'm not talking about fish sticks...my children eat salmon, halibut, and a variety of other types of seafood. Seafood offers numerous health b... Read More »
Published on Sunday, October 17, 2010 by caryn
I've never thought about using tuna in an Italian recipe, so I thought I'd share Chef Scott's take on Sundried Tomato and Basil Pasta.
No compensation was received for this post. As a member of the Bee Squad, I receive information and samples periodically.
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Published on Sunday, July 25, 2010 by caryn
With summer in full swing, many of you may be hosting barbecues, picnics, and parties. This week, Chef Scott Leibfried shows us a twist on a traditional favorite...Tuna Potato Salad. This dish is a good source of Omega3's and Protein, and low in calories and fat. I really like that spices, herbs, mustard and vinegar take the place of mayonnaise.
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Published on Friday, July 23, 2010 by caryn
In less than two weeks, I'll be on a plane to New York City for my third BlogHer convention. It's hard to believe that three years ago, I didn't even know what BlogHer was.
I want to start by thanking Bumble Bee Foods, for their generous sponsorship. On Thursday, Bumble Bee Foods is hosting a reception at the Viking Demo Kitchen in New York City. Chef Scott... Read More »
Published on Tuesday, June 15, 2010 by caryn
Summer is here and I'm not quite ready for swimsuit season. I had a baby 6 months ago and I'm slowly (but much too slowly) losing the weight. I need a bit of inspiration...and some support. So I decided that being a member of Bee Well for Life wasn't enough. I need accountability...and motivation...
Join Rockin' Mamas, the team I created for the BeeWell for... Read More »
Published on Tuesday, June 15, 2010 by caryn
In the coming weeks, I have at least 3 parties to plan..and I am aiming to do some of the food preparation myself. Since our summers are extremely warm, I try to serve "cold" foods when entertaining. I like to transform ordinary salads into meals. And that's just what Chef Scott Leibfried does with his two tuna-themed recipes: Salmon and Cucumber Salad and Italian... Read More »
Published on Tuesday, May 11, 2010 by caryn
Have you ever had an opportunity to try Melba Toast? I know it's hard to believe, but up until a week or so ago, I had never tried this crunchy little snack (and they've been around for 80 years!). They're great for snacking but I actually like the idea of using them as substitutes for higher calorie breads in recipes. They're available in eight flavors, four of... Read More »
Published on Thursday, May 6, 2010 by caryn
Do you ever look at a recipe in a cookbook and think to yourself...how would I ever go about recreating that? I know I do...but I'm not the savviest when it comes to anything culinary. Bumble Bee Foods recently launched a series of webisodes featuring Chef Scott Leibfried. He has an impressive bio, including being featured on Hell's Kitchen and Kitchen Nightmare... Read More »
Published on Thursday, April 22, 2010 by caryn
I've been keeping a little secret. I'm going to BlogHer in New York City! Ok...that's not the secret. The big secret that I have been waiting until just the right moment to tell you about is that I'm going to BlogHer as a member of the Bee Squad! I have really enjoyed working with the Bee Squad over the past several months and am honored to be attending with t... Read More »
Published on Wednesday, March 31, 2010 by caryn
When it comes to meals that I have to cook, simple is preferable. I'm never been particularly savvy in the kitchen and juggling two small children just complicates things. I strive to offer home-cooked meals made from natural ingredients. Because we don't eat any red meat or pork, I'm always looking for innovative ways to prepare meals that are wholesome, palata... Read More »
Published on Thursday, March 25, 2010 by caryn
Last month I shared with you a bit about Bumble Bee's BeeWell For Life program (formerly titled BeeWell Miles). To recap, BeeWell For Life offers resources and tools to motivate and help you achieve a healthy, active lifestyle.
If you decide to sign up for the site (which is free and provides a wealth of information), be sure to log the miles you walk, run or bik... Read More »
Published on Monday, February 22, 2010 by caryn
Because I'm a bit of a healthy nut (just ask my husband), I tend to be very particular and purposeful about the foods I purchase. That's not to say that I won't indulge every now and then. But for the most part, I stick to all-natural foods. I don't eat beef, pork, or any type of dark meat (i.e. poultry) so I'm a bit limited as far as my sources of protein. I ... Read More »
Published on Thursday, February 4, 2010 by caryn
One of my goals for this year (and every year) is to eat healthier foods and increase my level of physical activity. And I hope that one of the results is to shed this baby weight. Bumble Bee Foods has launched a site called BeeWell for Life. The site is the new home of the BeeWell Miles program. On it you'll find resources "to make fitness and nutrition fun, ... Read More »
Published on Wednesday, January 13, 2010 by caryn
In just a few short weeks, Rockin' Mama is going to have a brand new look! I'm so excited about 2010 and I hope you'll join me again for another great year. Here's a little summary of what I'm doing in 2010:
I've just signed on to be a Buzzmama...which basically means I get to tell you all about Mabel's Labels, a company I've been working with for a long time n... Read More »
Published on Saturday, November 28, 2009 by caryn
When I delivered my son two years ago, my husband asked me what I wanted once I was able to eat after the c section. Without question I wanted a tuna sandwich from Islands. For some reason, I just seem to crave tuna when I'm pregnant. But because I have to limit the amount of seafood I consume, I only get to eat it several times a month (when I'm not pregnant I ... Read More »