9 Winter Olympics Party Ideas
Sure the Summer Games get the biggest spotlight, but the Winter Olympics sustains us for a month of winter every four years. Here are 9 easy ways to throw a Winter Olympics party and celebrate from home!
Snacks
5 Easy Appetizers For New Year’s Eve
Do you find yourself scrambling to come up with food for all the guests this time of year? You will love these easy appetizers! Sometimes friends, family, or neighbors drop by for an unexpected visit, or perhaps you’re planning to host a New year’s Eve party and you want to keep it simple. Here are …
Chewy Chex Mix Recipe
This chewy Chex Mix Recipe combines your favorite s'mores flavors with crunchy nuts and coconut. What's not to love? PS Your neighbor might like some too!
Fall Treats for Chocolate Lovers
Are you raising an army of chocolate lovers just like you? Does your family pay equal respect to both the sweet and salty gods? Then you will love the recipes in the new Salty Sweets: Delectable Desserts and Tempting Treats with a Sublime Kiss of Salt. Author Christie Matheson does an a-ma-zing job mixing in …
Bread It!
Ready to take it up and above chips and dip? Time to go buy some panko! Keep reading and get breading… Baked Avocado Fries by Recipe by Photo Panko Bread Crumbs Mozzarella Sticks by CupcakePedia Better Than Fried Artichoke Hearts with Quick Aioli Dipping Sauce by Eat, Live, Run Parmesan Panko Zucchini Fries by Cook …
Popsicle Wrap-Up
I'm ready for summer. We've got the water table out and shorts stacked up in the drawer. So while I dream of the warm weather staying and not just teasing us for a day or two, let me share this wrap-up of all the popsicle fun I'm planning on having during the months to come.
Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Pepper Bites & Giveaway
Want a sure-fire way to win points with your guests? Serve these Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeno Pepper Bites at your next football party!
Halloween Quesadillas
I love Halloween food. I really, really do. Cute little candy corn cookies, pumpkin cake cookies, pumpkin pancakes, etc. Here is what I do not like. Disgusting Halloween food that makes you take a step back or gag. Seriously. I know Halloween is supposed to be spooky and all of that business, but I really …
Halloween Snack Mix
Don’t wait until December to gift your neighbors! Spread some fall cheer with this Halloween snack mix idea from Munchkin Munchies. I have to admit that I’m a little bit of a snack mix snob, but creating your own sweet and salty mix guarantees a winner. And your neighbors will love you. Happy October! Halloween! …
Honey Maid Grahamfuls
Back to school time is in full session, and I’m feeling the lunch pressure in a major way. My daughter’s three and this year will be her first experience eating lunch at school. I pick her up a WHOLE half an hour later while she dines in style with her peers. The new lunchbox has …
Smokey Bean Bacon and California Avocado Tostada Recipe
This delicious creation made me feel as if the Border Grill Santa Monica came to visit my mountain-side retreat and brought with it the Top Chef Masters. Here’s the recipe so you can enjoy it at home!
So Much Family Travel
I didn't think we were doing any family travel this summer, and then suddenly the calendar blew up. Here's what we'll pack for three trips worth of travel activities.
Frozen Banana Bites with Peanut Butter
When it’s drop-dead hot outside, I need a cool treat. Not Enough Cinnamon shares her Frozen Banana Bites…upgraded with a layer of peanut butter before they’re dipped in the chocolate. Yum! I’m wondering if I really have enough will power to make these and not eat the entire batch. As long as my kids are …
Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Bites
I'm already collecting fast and nutritious treats for the locust-children, just like these chocolate peanut butter banana bites.
Crostini Three Ways
I love the idea of crostini. Tiny toasts laden with delicious morsels. It’s the type of food that suggests that you dine leisurely. With good company, a refreshing drink, and quite possibly, al fresco. I have only ever tackled one crostini topping—a tomato basil bruschetta that a dear friend taught me to make—but now I’m …
Make Your Own Almond Coconut Butter
Peanut Butter is a great snack (in moderation, I know.) It goes great with apples, crackers, english muffins, celery, pretzels…you get the drift. It’s been a daily snack staple for the last seven months and I’M BORED. I came across this recipe from Delighted Momma for Almond Coconut Butter last week and I thought it …
My New Favorite Healthy Snack
I’m obsessed with Doctor Kracker Crispbreads. I know it sounds weird, and I’m sure that today Shannon is sharing some amazing recipe that uses up your Easter candy, but I had to share this. I found these Doctor Kracker 3-Seed Crispbreads while I was waiting for my turkey at the grocery store deli counter. The …
Cinnamon Pretzels
I used to take the all-or-nothing approach to sweet treats. If it wasn’t drenching in chocolate frosting or comprised mostly of Haagen Dazs ice cream, well then, WHAT WAS THE POINT? Then I set myself on a mission to lose 30 pounds. Seven months later, I get it. Sometimes you just need a little something …
St. Patrick’s Day Snack – Rainbow Fruit Plate
Need a quick and easy snack for St. Patrick’s Day? A rainbow fruit plate with gold coins will please your favorite leprechauns. Amy at Deals for Dayton has your recipe and tips. Need a party idea? Spread your rainbow across a platter and feed a crowd. We had to add fresh pineapple and cantaloupe to …
Football Stadium Snack
Tell the truth…Patriots, Giants or football snacks? Personally, I’m in it for the food. There’s a lot I’ll do for Kettle Chips. And somehow I feel less guilty eating many of them on Super Bowl Sunday. That being said, I urge all of you Super Bowl snack makers to take it up a notch this …
Clif Kid Organic Z Bars
It’s time to branch out from goldfish crackers and Cheerios. Clif Kid Organic Z Bars are AMAZING! I’m particularly fond of the new iced oatmeal flavor. The bars are 95% organic, with 12 vitamins and minerals and 8-11 grams of whole grains. I’m pretty sure that a serving of goldfish crackers doesn’t pack in all …
Chocolate Chip Peanut Granola Bars
I’m trying to channel my desire to make homemade goodies in a bit more healthy direction. These homemade chocolate chip peanut granola bars from Marathon Mom sound like just the ticket. I’m betting that my girl will gobble these right up. That kiddo is MADE of peanut butter. Other posts you might enjoy… Peanut Butter …
88 Unexpected Snacks Under 100 Calories
I love snacks. An apple with peanut butter…string cheese and a clementine orange…a glass of chocolate milk. I am a full-fledged snacker, incapable of making it from meal to meal without stopping for a little bite between. I get hangry. (Hunger + Angry = HANGRY) It’s not pretty. But I get bored with my standby …
Our Favorite Superbowl Party Food and Appetizers
Superbowl recipes perfect for chowing down while watching the downs.
Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms
A tasty recipe for Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms.
Southwestern Eggrolls Appetizer
While I always enjoy a good game of football, I must admit my attention is stolen by the ads and the appetizers. These Southwestern Eggrolls are just the scene-stealer to have on hand. Ingredients 1 tablespoon oil 1/2 small onion, chopped 1 cup baked chicken breast, diced (a rotisserie chicken works well) 1/2 cup frozen …
Football Snacks
The San Francisco 49ers are playing in the Conference Championships this weekend to see if they can win a spot in the Super Bowl. The Bay Area is going wild over this game. Yesterday, I overheard a guy talking to one of his friends and planning out their “football snacks.” This made me laugh as …