Drinks and Appetizers

Freezer Smoothie Containers

May 9, 2012

Whenever I mention the fact that I often make a large batch of smoothies ahead and freeze them in containers to use for quick breakfasts, or lunches on the go, I get asked about the containers that I use to freeze them in. Freezer smoothies are one of my favorite things to keep in the [...]

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Ten Super Bowl Recipes

February 1, 2012

It is no secret that I am not a huge football watching fan, however I love food and cooking, and food and football go together very well. So, I love football when I get to make food for football watching. I thought today I would share a few fun and very good recipes that are [...]

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Bacon Cheddar Dip Recipe

January 31, 2012

I made this bacon cheddar dip three times over the holidays and I never got a picture of it. Every time I made this dip it was gone before I could get a pictures. I guess that is a sure sign of a really good recipe. I also got asked for the recipe every time [...]

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Hot Chocolate Will Never Be The Same……

January 14, 2012

When my sister was visiting last month she mentioned that she loves to put coffee creamer in her hot chocolate. And as soon as she told me this I said something like, but you don’t like coffee. To which she replied, they don’t all taste like coffee. This was news to me, because I just [...]

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Caramel Apple Cider

December 7, 2011

Last year I saw several recipes online for Caramel Apple Cider. I love the combination of caramel and apples and knew I had to try caramel apple cider. I made this many times during the fall and holidays last year and we loved it. I tweaked it a little here and there to get it [...]

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Homemade Flavored Hot Chocolate

December 4, 2011

If you are looking for a simple yet fun food gift to give this holiday season you will love this Homemade Flavored Hot Chocolate. I shared this homemade flavored hot chocolate last year for the holidays and everyone loved it. It is so easy to change it up and make all kinds of different flavors. [...]

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Homemade White Chocolate Hot Cocoa

December 3, 2011

Today for day six of our Twelve Days of Christmas series I have a fun holiday drink for you. This is a perfect treat for a cold winter’s day or for serving on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day. If you follow me on Facebook than you may remember me mentioning making Homemade White Chocolate Hot [...]

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Homemade Smoothie Mix

August 26, 2011

It is pretty obvious by our weekly menu plan that we love smoothies. We usually have them several times a week for breakfast and lunch. I love to make different versions of smoothies and I almost always have freezer smoothies ready for times when we need them, but I will admit that I have bought those convenience packs [...]

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Homemade Freckled Lemonade

August 16, 2011

My family loves to eat at Red Robin. I have loved it since I was a teenager and my best friend and I discovered how good it was. Now, my family loves Red Robin because our local one is very allergy friendly. I know this varies by restaurant, but our Red Robin is always great and [...]