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Ragu Asks How Do You Get Your Children To Eat...
Published on Friday, March 9, 2012 by caryn I don't think I have met a single mom who hasn't or isn't struggling to help their child(ren) learn to eat well. Like most children, my son is picky. Combine that with his food allergies and I find myself constantly racking my brain to come up with healthy, interesting foods that he'll actually eat. Have you ever done something over-the-top to get your children... Read More » -
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Simply Fresh…A Collection of Inspired R...
Published on Thursday, January 26, 2012 by caryn As much as I try to diversify our dinner routine, I often find myself going back to the same handful of dishes, simply because they're healthy, easy, and affordable. Cooking 5, unique dinners a week is tough. Busy schedules, food allergies, picky eaters, and a mind towards healthy, sustainable foods all complicate the situation each night. So where do I turn for ... Read More » -
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“No Cook” Alternatives For Holida...
Published on Friday, December 23, 2011 by caryn Earlier this week, I shared my plans for our Christmas meal. Along with a ham we received from Walmart, I'll be serving vegan apple and butternut squash soup, scalloped potatoes, salad, bread, and a prepared dessert. Easy! As opposed to Thanksgiving, where the hubby and I went all out, going so far as to make even the cranberry sauce from scratch, Sunday's meal ... Read More » -
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Top Chef Inspired Meals from Healthy Choice
Published on Tuesday, November 29, 2011 by caryn If you've read my blog for any amount of time, you know that I'm passionate about eating healthy, wholesome foods. Sometimes, my foodie side prevails, and it wasn't uncommon in years prior for me to spend quite a bit of money eating out. My goal this year was to cook most of our family's meals to save money and live healthier and I feel like for the most part, I'v... Read More » -
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Gourmet Prepared Meals From Omaha Steaks
Published on Wednesday, October 5, 2011 by caryn One of my goals this year has been to make a majority of our meals in order to reduce the expenses associated with eating out. As someone who has not always been a fan of the kitchen, I've actually enjoyed some of the dishes I've created, including my latest venture. What I've learned this year is that cooking is truly an art and a learned skill. It takes time, pa... Read More » -
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Summer Savings at Kroger *Giveaway*
Published on Monday, August 15, 2011 by caryn This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winner is Mayra V. Congrats! Our two biggest expenses (apart from our mortgage) are gas and food. While I am definitely not opposed to using coupons and comparison shopping, I don't have a lot of time to research, stack, and shop at multiple locations. I always think it's easier to buy most (if not all) of my... Read More » -
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Eat Pray Love…Lunch With Food Stylist S...
Published on Thursday, December 16, 2010 by caryn Last week, my passion for film and my foodie side merged at Vincenti Ristorante, Brentwood's hip and upscale Italian Restaurant. I, along with several local food bloggers, had an opportunity to lunch and learn from food stylist Susan Spungen and Eat Pray Love producer Dede Gardner. The summer drama/romance was one I actually made time to see in the theaters because ... Read More » -
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The Taste of Mexico’s Bicentennial Celebrat...
Published on Wednesday, December 1, 2010 by caryn My husband and I are total foodies and enjoy a diverse selection of ethnic cuisines. At least once a week, we indulge in some really good Mexican food. If you'll be in Los Angeles over the weekend, I highly recommend checking out The Taste of Mexico’s Bicentennial Celebration: 200 Years of Mexico’s Cuisine. "The Taste of Mexico Association was created by ... Read More » -
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A Healthy Start
Published on Monday, June 7, 2010 by caryn After a brief visit with our Pediatrician, we finally decided to feed our little girl for the first time tonight. It wasn't until after we were done that I decided I probably should have video taped it. Or at least photographed it. Tomorrow will be a "do over." I absolutely adore that time in a baby's life when they're just learning to eat. Every meal is sett... Read More » -
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EatWell at Fresh & Easy
Published on Saturday, April 3, 2010 by caryn As a busy, working, blogging mom, I'm always looking for quick, healthy meals. While I've had the occasional frozen meal, it's not a practice I make a habit of. And because I'm not the chef my husband is, I often resort to boring, redundant meals like baked chicken or pasta. Fresh & Easy is launching a brand new line of fresh ready meals this week called Ea... Read More » -
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Spice Up Meals With Rosarita Salsa
Published on Sunday, January 3, 2010 by caryn I like to snack (and I probably do way too much of it, which is why I never lost all of my first pregnancy baby weight!). Chips and salsa are one of my favorite snacks. I like organic, low-salt blue corn tortilla chips with mild salsa! It's a relatively healthy snack and it curbs my appetite in between meals. Rosarita, a brand that has been around for almost 70... Read More » -
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Gobble Gobble…Win a Butterball Turkey! ...
Published on Friday, November 20, 2009 by caryn This very quick giveaway is now closed! Thank you so much for stopping by. The winners are Kristie, Jessica M., Amanda S., and Nancy M. Congrats and Happy Thanksgiving! In one week, we'll head over to my parent's house to sit down as a family for a Thanksgiving meal. This year, we were unable to visit my husband's family because I'm about to have a baby! Th... Read More » -
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Marie Callender’s Pasta Al Dente *Givea...
Published on Monday, November 2, 2009 by caryn This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winners are Vickie C. and Dan V. Congrats! I JUST told you about Marie Callender's all new frozen Pasta Al Dente meals which can be cooked in 5 minutes (wow!). They're available in ten flavors which were inspired by Italian traditions. I haven't tried them yet (but we will!) but what's great is that y... Read More » -
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Summer Barbeques With Country Bob’s
Published on Tuesday, August 18, 2009 by caryn This giveaway is now closed! Thanks for stopping by. The winners are Molly, Cindi, Emily, and Christie. Congrats! Summer is definitely not over and I hope you've been enjoying some time with family and friends. Labor Day is so close. The evenings are getting cooler and it's getting darker much earlier these days. There will be one last holiday weekend before ... Read More » -
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Pizza Hut Tuscani Lasagna Giveaway
Published on Thursday, February 26, 2009 by caryn *Update*This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. Janelle won with her tweet! Congratulations! I'm the lucky girl that didn't have to cook the other night! Oh wait...I'm the lucky girl that doesn't have to cook most nights because I have an awesome husband who comes home from work and enjoys cooking! So I guess he is the one who had res... Read More » -
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Gourmet Italian Meals on the Go!
Published on Tuesday, January 20, 2009 by caryn This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winners are Janet and Kimberly. Congratulations! I can be somewhat high maintenance when it comes to food. To start, I'm picky about textures and smells. And then I can't cook (remember my vanilla soymilk pasta story?). And then I expect my husband who comes home after a long day of work to cook someth... Read More » -
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Savor the Moment (Plus a Giveaway!)
Published on Sunday, September 28, 2008 by caryn *Update* This giveaway is now closed. Thank you so much for stopping by and entering. The winner is Barbara. Congratulations. Be sure to visit my "contest and giveaways" tab for more opportunities. My husband and I love to entertain. We are in the process of buying a house and I'm looking forward to having our friends and family over more often. We ha... Read More » -
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Snack Your Way to Weight Loss With Weight Wat...
Published on Tuesday, September 23, 2008 by caryn I first started Weight Watchers when I reached a plateau in my struggle to lose weight. I don't like the concept of "being on a diet." Weight loss is not a fad that comes and goes like the latest dieting trend...it's a lifestyle. Eat carbs, don't eat carbs...low-fat, no fat, eat fat...high protein, low protein...I can barely keep track of the latest way to lose ... Read More »
