Archive for the ‘Food’ Category

My Favorite Diet Treats

Tuesday, January 8th, 2008

Scribbit, one of Mamanista's favorite bloggers, listed her top diet treats, and that got me thinking. Here are my favorite diet treats that don't taste like diet food:Dove Ice Cream Miniatures Yes...I know ice cream isn't a diet food. Some people have that iron will to withstand the temptation ...

Share Something Sweet and Help Fight Hunger

Saturday, December 22nd, 2007

Ferrero Rocher has to be one of my favorite treats--and one of their gift boxes makes the perfect hostess present for all of these fabulous holiday parties.So, when I found out that they were launching a new dark chocolate, Rondnoir, I couldn't wait to get a taste. Ferrero Rocher ...

Shrek Cookbook: Dine with Shrek and Fiona

Wednesday, October 31st, 2007

Don't know what to make for Halloween? How about whipping up a batch of stir-fry worms and insects, or perhaps you'd like to chew on swamp rat kebabs, or maybe make a mini-eyeball pizza for a quick snack?All these dreadful delights are in the Shrek Cookbook.Some of the recipes ...

Fabulous Deal: Restaurant.com Coupon Code for 70% Off!

Tuesday, October 30th, 2007

When Mama-to-Be told me about Restaurant.com, the offer sounded too good to be true.This is no trick, though. You can purchase a $25 gift certificate for many of your favorite local restaurants for just $10. And right now, they have a 70% Off Sale, which means you get ...

Halloween Recipe Carnival and Contest Winners!

Tuesday, October 23rd, 2007

Congratulations to the winners of our Kooky Carnival of Haunted Halloween Remarkable Recipes for Terrifyingly Tasty Treats and Eerie Edibles!My pick for the spookiest treat is Jen's Mummy Dogs and Random.org wants to scarf down some of Pamela's Jack-o'-Lantern Crackers.You each won a copy of the Shrek Cookbook AND a ...

Terrifyingly Tasty Treats and Eerie Edibles

Wednesday, October 3rd, 2007

We're hosting a Kooky Carnival of Haunted Halloween Remarkable Recipes for Terrifyingly Tasty Treats and Eerie Edibles!We enjoy putting out a spooky spread on Halloween. Check out our witches' fingers, monster toes, and Brains (made with this Jello Brain Mold) from years' past. Now, we want you to share your ...

Pop Art

Friday, September 21st, 2007

Mama-To-Be has shared her enjoyment of Dale and Thomas Popcorn with us before. And she's not alone in her appreciation for this gourmet treat. Katie Holmes craved it while pregnant and Teri Hatcher, Oprah and Rachel Ray are fans, too.Dale and Thomas has a popcorn chef who ensures each ...

Beat Morning Sickness With A Great Pregnancy Cookbook

Thursday, August 30th, 2007

When I found out I was pregnant, I was concerned about morning sickness. My schedule's pretty rigorous, and I didn't want morning sickness to slow me down.At the suggestion of a friend, I started a food journal. I recorded what I ate, when I ate it, and how I felt ...

Cheer Up a Friend Today

Thursday, July 26th, 2007

Because I went to college out of state, my friends are spread across the country. Thanks to email and IM, it's easy to stay in touch, and we get to see each other at weddings and baby showers. But when a friend is down in the dumps over a breakup, ...

Shop for Groceries Online: Save Time, Money, and Energy!

Friday, July 20th, 2007

Here's a way to save money, time, and energy!When I was a city dweller, I loved services like Peapod: fresh food direct to your doorstep, even when you do not have the time or energy for a big shopping trip.Then, I had Baby Diva in suburban exile while Captain Dad ...