Starbuck’s Bistro Boxes Review

We definitely live in a world where everyone is in a hurry and every thing seems to be happening fast.  And while living a fast-paced lifestyle, there are many unhealthy options when it comes to foods, such as fast food joints.  The few healthy places to eat are limited and quite expensive. At Starbucks, they don't want to discourage a speedy lifestyle but help make it a more enjoyable experience with their brand new line of Bistro Boxes. They are healthy, delicious and did I mention they are … [Read more...]

Easy Memorial Day Recipes – Thanks to Food Network

Where has the time gone? Doesn't it feel like yesterday we were just in January? Or is it just me? Memorial Day is this weekend! Seriously, I feel like time is literally flying by and I don't know if I like it.  That means my kids are getting older and I am missing my babies dearly.  Sigh. Well, at least we have the holidays coming up which also means good food accompanying the days.  I'd thought it would be a great idea to share some of my favorite recipes I have found over the years from … [Read more...]

Easy Recipe: A Couple More Chef Bobby Flay’s Recipes with Hellmann’s

Last week I was invited to a Hellmann's event featuring Bobby Flay's recipes with the help of Hellmann's mayonnaise.  Previously I posted the Miami Cuban Sandwich, which is a scrumptious sandwich. So now I am sharing two more recipes that were demonstrated at the event; The New Orleans Chicken Muffuletta with Spicy Olive Relish Mayonnaise and the New York Turkey Reuben with Thousand Island Coleslaw. Both sandwiches are delicious.  I'm a bit of a picky eater and I have to say that the flavors in … [Read more...]

Easy Recipe: Bobby Flay’s Miami Turkey Cuban Sandwich

[Read my Hellmann's recap with Bobby Flay at La.Venue in New York City.] If you ever tasted and savored a real Cubano (Cuban) sandwich, then you know the real deal. It's a sandwich made with roasted pork, ham, Swiss cheese, pickles, mustard, and depending when you get it, sometimes salami on warm Cuban bread. I love my Cubano to be heavy on the roast pork with some mojo (garlic sauce).  You can't go wrong with garlic on anything! Well besides sweets like cakes and cookies. ;) After … [Read more...]

Cooking Connections Highlights: Healthier Meal Makeovers

Last Wednesday I participated in something I have never done before. I was a co-host of a live web cooking class!  The class was called Healthier Meal Makeovers and many people shared their tips on how they feed their families healthy foods. We all shared one or more recipes, tricks and tips on everything healthy and "good for you" foods.  One of the recipes I shared was the 2-recipe low-fat chocolate cake. I posted before as one of the easiest recipes to make -- and it is!.  In fact, I made … [Read more...]