Ronco Whole Grain Pasta and Cuisinart #Giveaway Ends 7/31

Yazan: CanCan | 27 July 2011 | 184 Comments
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Ronco Whole Grain Pasta is something your family will actually eat, even though it is heart healthy and a great source of fiber!
Ronco Whole Grain Pasta is made from one single ingredient, as per the package:

Ingredients: DURUM WHOLE WHEAT FLOURCONTAINS WHEAT INGREDIENTS. PROCESSED IN A FACILITY THAT USES EGG.

Amount/serving
%DV*

Total Fat 1.5g
2

Saturated Fat 0.0g
0

Trans Fat 0.0g
0

Cholesterol [...]

Knorr Four Recipe Contest

Yazan: CanCan | 15 July 2011 | No Comments
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I am a teacher, and during the school year, I devised a way to cook quick and healthy dinners for myself.
I call it “steam frying”, and I use this method to create one-pot meals for myself.
You can do it like this.
In a small sauce pan with tight fitting lid, put 1/2 cup of water mixed [...]

While You Were Sleeping: I Made Bagels!

Yazan: CanCan | 07 April 2011 | 4 Comments
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Attention everyone: I am officially awesome. I am on vacation. In my house.
As a vacationing person, I like to try new things. And this is the newest thing I tried.
I made bagels.
Have you ever made bagels? What you need is:

About an hour of free time.
This recipe and how-to instructions.
Yummy stuff to put on the bagel, [...]

Awesomesauce Lasagna

Yazan: CanCan | 03 December 2009 | 4 Comments
Categories: Mom stuff, Reviews

I love spinach lasagna, but definitely give me an edge piece, please! Does any body like the mangled middle slices with the cheese sliding off? Pffft. Not me!
The Simple Lasagna Pan from Baker’s Edge is the ultimate solution to the problem of ugly, middle lasagna pieces.
With the Simple Lasagna Pan, most every piece of lasagna [...]

Pourfect Baking Tools

Yazan: CanCan | 21 November 2009 | No Comments
Categories: Mom stuff, Reviews

I love baking, but I do get anxious when odd measurements pop up. Have you ever tried to half a recipe and then all of the measurements are all off kilter? So you find yourself guessing about how much 1/2 of 1/8th a tsp is?
Thankfully, POURfect has thought of that. Not only do they allow [...]

Cooking with Eebee Baby

Yazan: CanCan | 07 November 2009 | 53 Comments
Categories: Books for children, Eating, Educational products, Giveaways, Reviews

Eebee’s Mix & Mash: Adventures in the Kitchen for Baby & You is the first ever cooking-with-your-baby book, inspiring you to let your baby be a part of making meals by mashing, smashing, gooshing, shaking, coating and stirring!
Preparing and eating food is a part of every day. This oversized baby board book features six nutritious [...]

Tailgating With Frito-Lay!

Yazan: CanCan | 06 November 2009 | 51 Comments
Categories: Eating, Giveaways

When I think of Frito-Lay and autumn foods, I remember the yummy Tamale Dip my mom prepares by the crock-pot full when she needs to feed a crowd.
“Tailgating” isn’t normally about healthy eating, but Frito-Lay wants to help you get off the greasy train with portion control sizes for enjoying old favorites in moderation.
You can [...]

Progresso Brings The Flavor!

Yazan: CanCan | 24 October 2009 | 78 Comments
Categories: Coupons, Eating, Giveaways, Mom stuff, Reviews

I love cooking with broth instead of water. I am a vegetarian so I usually use veggie or mushroom broth, and it really boosts the flavor!
I also like the satisfying crunch of crispy Panko Bread Crumbs (remember my croquette recipe? always impresses company!)
For some helpful cooking tips and exciting new recipes, visit Progressofoods.com and [...]

Making Life Better

Yazan: CanCan | 20 July 2009 | 1 Comment
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As a mom, I can call it a “GOOD DAY” when my family sits around the dinner table pleasantly, enjoying healthy food together.
This is a picture of Deeds from last summer with his spinach leaf mustache, a remnant from my crock pot lasagna on our beach vacation.
Through Mom Central, I found out about a great [...]