It’s time to try another meal kit! I love me some tacos and this kit looked like a delicious way to have a delicious meal. I tried one previously (see my Nashville chicken post) and I wanted to see how this one would far out. I found these in the meat section of my local Big Y grocery store. This kit comes with everything you need to prepare the meal and they also give you a list of all the tools you need to make it also. [Read more…]
As much as I love cooking, sometimes meal planning and portioning out ingredients gets tedious. That’s why when my Big Y started selling these meal kits ready to go in the butcher section, I thought I’d give it a try. This is going to be a new series on the blog where I try out these boxes and let you know how easy they are to cook, how delicious they are and whether they are worth your money. Today we are reviewing Tyson Tastemakers: Nashville Hot and Crispy Chicken. [Read more…]
It’s very rare that I get to go to Stamford, let alone for a brunch. So when I got to try what Flinders Lane in downtown Stamford, CT had to offer, I knew I was in for a treat. The restaurant is small in size but huge in originality and I was very happy at everything they had to offer, here’s how to get a taste of Australia at Flinders Lane! [Read more…]
As a food blogger, I often get the opportunity to preview new cookbooks before they hit the shelves. When I got asked to check out the newest book, Always Delicious, which is the companion to Always Hungry, that came out in 2016. It really dives into the science behind why weight is such a problem even after counting all your calories and getting your exercise. The problem is what we are eating, specifically not enough fat. [Read more…]
It seems like winter is going on forever! Every time a nice day shows up it’s followed by more crummy weather. It snowed in Connecticut yesterday! Snow….in April! I’m totally over it and the dry skin that comes with it. One of the worst things about dry skin is how bad it can escalate. I had a horrible experience with dry skin but found the solution! [Read more…]
I’ll be honest. I suck at taking care of plants. Whether they are potted or outside, I just can’t remember to keep track of them on top of everything else and they usually die. So when I was given a silk plant from Silk Plants Direct, I thought it would be the perfect way to get some greenery in the house without having to deal with watering, and eventually dying plants. [Read more…]
If you’ve ever browsed a bookstore or a magazine rack, you are familiar with InStyle magazine. They cover everything fashion, beauty and celebrity and they have now compiled all their information into the ultimate party guide. The InStyle Parties book covers ideas for every type of party you can think of all year long! [Read more…]
