It is the last pick up of my CSA season. After months of voyaging to the my local farm and gathering my bountiful basket of organic Jersey fresh produce, it is time to say good-bye for another season and enjoy the last of my Fall produce. In my CSA basket this week I received a…
Oven Roasted Spicy Peanut Butter Butternut Squash
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This is a compensated campaign in collaboration with Latina Bloggers Connect and The National Peanut Board. If you haven’t figured it out yet by following this blog, I have a thing for peanuts and peanut butter. This month, in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, I was invited by The National Peanut Board to share…
Book Review and Recipe Test: The Truly Healthy Family Cookbook’s Creamy Pumpkin Coffee
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I was recently sent a copy of The Truly Healthy Family Cookbook by Tina Ruggiero for review and a recipe test. As I was thumbing through the cookbook I was drawn into the 120 mega-nutritious recipes. I have to admit, I had a hard time choosing a favorite recipe to test. They all looked wonderfully rich…
Easy Peanut Butter Pretzel Granola Bars
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I am still totally crushing on my pals from Pretzel Crisps and continue to use their product for inspiration. Today, I used Pretzel Crisps to make these yummy Peanut Butter Pretzel Granola Bars. You all know I am the biggest fan of the grab and go breakfast. I buy granola bars like they are going out of…
Better than Olive Garden: Zuppa Toscana (Sausage, Potato and Kale Soup)
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My CSA has been filled with beautiful bunches of kale lately. We use the kale for everything – shakes, salads, as a side veggie, etc. Without a doubt I knew I had to make sausage potato and kale Zuppa Toscana with all my beautiful kale. Zuppa Toscana is a flavorful combination of sausage, potato and…
Banana Bread French Toast
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I love banana bread and nothing is more comforting to me than smelling a loaf of banana bread wafting from my kitchen. Now, imagine banana bread kicked up like 100 notches. That is how I felt when I made this Banana Bread French Toast. This may be the only way I eat french toast from now on….
Book Review and Recipe Test: Southern Slow Cooker with Frito Pie Chili con Carne Recipe
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Giggles, Gobbles and Gulps recently had the chance to review the Southern Slow Cooker cookbook and test one of their recipes. The Southern Slow Cooker is filled with big-flavor, low-fuss recipes for comfort food classics. I was drawn to this cookbook for several reasons: 1). A slow cooker is a working mom’s best friend…
Judging a Peach Pie Contest and My Fresh Peach Hand Pies
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On Saturday I had the chance to judge a peach pie contest at my local farmer’s market. After testing 30 pies I quickly learned what I liked and didn’t like when it comes to peach pie. The peach pie contest served as the inspiration for today’s post and my fresh peach hand pies. I…
Garlic Fries
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I confess. I’m the queen of kitchen gadgets and a sucker for “As Seen on TV” products. So, imagine my excitement as I was strolling my local discount retail store and stumbled upon the Perfect Fries Natural Cut French Fry Cutter. I am certain I have seen this on television and been hypnotized by an…
Zoku Slush and Shake Maker Demo and Review
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This post contains affiliate links. Today, my two boys are taking over the blog and doing a demo and review of the Zoku Slush and Shake Maker. My good friends at Williams-Sonoma Philadelphia asked me to give the Zoku Slush and Shake Maker a try and thought Evan and Nolan would be the perfect testers. They handed…
Green Grape Salsa
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A few weeks ago, I walked into one of my favorite produce outlets for a few quick ingredients and was immediately side-tracked by the sight of green grapes. But, these weren’t just any green grapes, this was an entire case of green grapes for a ridiculous price of $3 per case. For a moment, I…
Easy Watermelon Agua Fresca
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Today’s post begins my celebration of all things Eat Write Retreat and a great recipe for Easy Watermelon Agua Fresca. As you all know on May 31 – June 2, 2013 I had a chance to attend a food conference in Philadelphia thanks to a wonderful sponsorship by Williams-Sonoma Philadelphia. The conference was exceptional…
How to Make Sunflower Seed Butter
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I am still crushing on my borrowed Vitamix. This machine can do it all and I knew it would be perfect tool for a quick “How to Make Sunflower Seed Butter” post. While browsing my favorite Amish Market over the weekend, I wandered into the Nut and Candy Shop. I shopped for a while, checking…
Memorial Day Dessert: Red, White and Blue Cheddar and Ice Cream
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Memorial Day is just days away and you have probably thought about everything for your barbecue. The hot dogs, hamburgers, buns and sides. But, have you thought about your Memorial Day Dessert? When you think of dessert does cheese come to mind? Frankly, I think about cheese ALL THE TIME but not so much when…
Grilling Tips and How To Make Dessert on a Grill
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Grilling season is upon us and Food Network star and cookbook author Ingrid Hoffman is looking forward to kicking off summer with her favorite grilled dishes for BBQ’s and pool parties. This post will include some of Ingrid Hoffman’s favorite grilling tips as well as a fun recipe which will show you How To Make Dessert on…
