by Allie | Dec 2, 2016 | Crafts
If you are looking for a cute packaging idea for gift baskets, here’s one I did a few years ago. I used the Starbucks glass jars then painted the lids white and put a snowflake sticker on top. You’ll have to do 2 coats of paint so the log won’t show through. Then for...
by Allie | Nov 30, 2016 | Cocktail / Beverage, Our Family Favorites
Once the holiday season starts it’s in full swing without stopping and as much as I like it I can’t wait for it to be over. For the time being I’ll sit back and sip on this tropical cocktail. Hawaiian Dream (Adapted from A Bartenders Tale) Printer Friendly...
by Allie | Nov 28, 2016 | Appetizers, Our Family Favorites, Side Dish
I have to say this does make my life soooo much easier! I can’t tell you how difficult of a time I have cooking the eggs just right then trying to get them peeled so perfectly without taking a chunk of egg white out with my fingernail. The only thing I see that people...
by Allie | Nov 25, 2016 | Product Review
I came across a neat little section in Target that had ready made items you could mix and match to create a dinner in a hurry. This is right up my ally on some busy nights. I was pretty jazzed as I love Pad Thai, but after mixing it all up it wasn’t what I was wanting...
by Allie | Nov 23, 2016 | Meats, Vegetables
If turkey isn’t your thing or if you are just looking for an easy weeknight meal while you prep the big feast, I would suggest something like this. My only complaint was that it was a little bland so we sprinkled a lot of seasoning on the veggies. It also took longer...