Widely known in Southern California, this was my first experience with Rubio’s Restaurant. Little did I know that they were in Colorado too – let alone just about 15 minutes away from my house. This fresh Mexican grill food dining experience is similar to the sorta-fast food places like Chipotle or Qdoba. I don’t consider […]
Honey Bunches of Oats Tropical Blends {Win $13,000 Hawaii Vacation Sweepstakes}
Cereal is a big deal… I remember thinking that as a kid. I always would look forward to sleepovers and eating the "good kind" of cereal in the mornings. My friends always seemed to have better cereal options. Like…my friends had Honey Bunches of Oats, we didn’t. In fact, I don’t even remember what we […]
On the Go Healthy Snacking GoPicnic {Win}
Here’s a thought! Snacking that is healthy AND tasty! I don’t know about you, but snacking is my weakness. I see a bag of chips in the pantry, and then *ta-da* I don’t see a bag of chips in the pantry. There could be 13 options of things to eat in the refrigerator, but all […]
Recipe Challenge: Minty Risotto Soup with Peas
This week, I had a fun experience taking on a culinary challenge from Marx Foods (a online market with lots of fine foods and wholesale products.) This was my first challenge, and the theme for this challenge was: green. That’s it! I was sent small samples of bamboo rice, dill pollen, green eston lentils, whole […]
Fiber One 90-Cal. Brownies & Goodie Bag {Giveaway}
Often times I get a sweet tooth craving. Sometimes after a big meal, or sometimes just in-between them! I don’t like to ignore my cravings, but I also know I shouldn’t eat a candy bar every time I have them! If I am looking for a quick and delicious treat that isn’t going to make […]
Grilled Lime Chicken Zucchini Quesadillas Recipe (On George Foreman)
Today have I got a mouth watering recipe for you! I’ve been testing out homemade recipes for awhile now, in search of the best one to submit to the The George Foreman Grill: Show Us Your Grill Skill Recipe Contest. Finally I found it! It’s perfect for summer and it tastes AMAZING – I really […]
Sweet Tomatoes Take-Home +Giveaway {Ends 12/20}
You might already know that I l.o.v.e. Souplantation/Sweet Tomatoes… I love everything about them (except maybe how long their name is – I have a feeling my fingers will be tired by the end of this post!). I love their salads, soups, fresh pasta and bread! You can read about my other experiences with them […]
*Closed* Win a USPB Swag Bag! Details on how to win $500! {Ends 3/23}
Being a blogger has many perks! I love writing posts, hearing from my readers and testing out products. Another side of blogging is being invited to seminars, webinars and web chats. Recently, I participated in the United States Potato Board web chat with The Nutrition Twins! The The Nutrition Twins are Tammy and Elysse and […]
Butternut Squash Soup
Fall is one of my favorite times of the year and rainy, chilly days make me crave soup. Butternut Squash Soup is a perfect comfort for the season. Try this recipe and you won’t be disappointed! Butternut Squash Soup 2 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter 1 Onion, chopped fine 3 lbs butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut […]
Wholly Wholesome Pie for the Holidays
Homemade pie season is almost upon us. Nothing beats a homemade apple or pumpkin pie. But the pies from Wholly Wholesome come really close! If you are looking for a way to avoid slaving over the oven making pies this season, I suggest heading to Whole Foods and checking out the Wholly Wholesome selection of […]