Hi friends! I just wanted to let those of you know who are in and around the Kansas City area that I’ll be working with the McCormick Grill Mates Montreal Steak Seasoning team at the Great Lenexa BBQ Battle this weekend, June 27th and 28th! If you are in the area, we’d love for you to…
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Some Like It Hot {Spicy Shrimp and Avocado Salad}
A spicy salad featuring Sriracha Shrimp and Fresh California Avocados. I used to be of the belief that salad toppings, at least for a cold lettuce salad, need to be cold. I really didn’t like the combination of hot toppings and cold salad. I don’t know why, except that maybe those beliefs stemmed from fast…
For the Dads {Recipe: Hawaiian Meatball Subs}
A Father’s Day recipe for meatball subs with a Hawaiian touch and made with King’s Hawaiian Mini Sub Rolls. Father’s Day is this weekend… yay dads! Don’t you think dads are the hardest to buy for? I struggle every year for both my husband and my dad when it comes to father’s day gifts. One…
Summer Travel Series – Holland, Michigan
Last summer, I posted on Facebook that my family was looking for a family friendly vacation spot within a one day drive from Kansas City. I expected to hear things like Galveston, TX or Minneapolis, MN, but what I didn’t expect was an overwhelming number of people giving the highest accolades to Michigan. People were praising…
Pistachio Avocado Quick Bread and a Giveaway!
Diamond Pistachio Nuts and Avocados come together for a tender and flavorful quick bread. The other day I was feeling a bit full of myself, bragging about my love of baking and how even the summer heat doesn’t keep me from turning on the oven. Then, I went into my kitchen and whipped up a loaf…
Recipe: Bacon and California Avocado Fries
Bacon and California Avocado Fries are a flavorful snack or appetizer when you are looking for something just a little bit different! We are almost a week into summer break and my kids are already expecting me to feed them 3 meals a day, plus snacks. What’s up with kids thinking they need to be…
Coffee Tuesdays with Philadelphia Cream Cheese Spreads
Recently, I started hosting a weekly coffee hour for friends at my house. It has been a really great chance for anyone who needs a quick break in their morning to come over and relax for a bit while catching up with friends. I’m calling it “Two Handed Coffee Hour” – inspired by a blog post…
Memorial Day Gratitude
“God bless America, Land that I love, Stand beside her, and guide her Through the night with a light from above. From the mountains, to the prairies, To the oceans, white with foam God bless America, My home sweet home.” Irving Berlin My deepest heartfelt gratitude to those who currently serve our country, those fallen…
2014 Summer of Fun Bucket List
Hi friends! Sorry for the silence around here lately. My parents have been visiting and we have been busy wrapping up the last few weeks of school! Today is the first day of our summer vacation, which happens to be my most favorite time of the year! We’ve had an awesome first day…if today is…
Sharing Mother’s Day {Recipe: Double Chocolate French Toast}
A very special Mother’s Day breakfast…Double Chocolate French Toast made with King’s Hawaiian Bread. This year, Mother’s Day is extra special for me because I get to share it with Leah! Yes, friends, Leah’s birthday is on Sunday and my baby… whom I’m sure I just brought home from the hospital yesterday…is turning 5! How this…
