This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #RealFlavorRealFast #CollectiveBias Summer is less than 2 weeks away. It may technically be spring but we’ve already had some sweltering summer weather here at the Jersey shore. The kind of weather where the last thing I want to …
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Ever find yourself throwing away bananas because they’re too ripe to peel and eat? Stop! This recipe is a perfect way to use up black bananas. Pressure Cooker Banana Cheesecake is really easy to make and is sure to delight any banana lover. Pressure Cooker Banana Cheesecake My Mom had a little accident recently. I …
Tired of expensive frozen gluten-free bagels that don’t taste anything at all like a real bagel? There’s an easy and inexpensive solution – gluten-free bagel bites! Make these homemade bagel bites at home anytime – no stand mixer, no yeast and no boiling required! Easy Gluten-free Bagel Bites I came across a recipe for 2-ingredient …
This post was sponsored by A Girls Guide to Cars. Please note that, as always, any personal opinions reflected in this post are my own. Music is important to me and plays a big role in my life. There are songs I love that take me back to a moment in time. There are songs …
Spread the Word to End the Word is an on-going effort to raise the consciousness of society about the dehumanizing and hurtful effects of the word “retard(ed)” and encourage people to pledge to stop using the R-word. The campaign is intended to get schools, communities and organizations to rally and pledge their support to help …
I like looking at the stats for my site from time to time because it gives me an insight into what people are reading and enjoying and coming back for. By having that knowledge I have an idea for what people would like to see in the future. Instant Pot recipes have become the most …
I was a tad skeptical about using an Intant Pot before I used one. I had some worries that it wouldn’tbe safe bsed upon a few things I’d heard many years ago. I am so happy to say I put those concerns aside and gave it a try.One try is all it took for me …
Butter and seasonings are all you need to make this Easy Oven Roasted Turkey Breast recipe. It’s moist and flavorful and super simple to make. Easy Oven Roasted Turkey Breast – how did we get here? Our Thanksgiving dinner this year was very small. I have made Thanksgiving dinner for our family for more about …
Instant Pot Sausage And Apple Stuffing is moist and flavorful. This easy electric pressure cooker recipe frees your time for other things on busy days. Stuffing. It’s one of my favorite things about a holiday dinner. I have always made my stuffing in the turkey. This year however, I decided to make a breast of …
What ABLEnow Is And Why You Need It Now This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of ABLEnow. Please note that, as always, any personal opinions reflected in this post are my own and have not been influenced by the sponsor in any way. Many parents try to plan and prepare for …
Instant Pot Creamy Chicken Vegetable Pasta almost makes itself! This creamy, filling pasta dish will be everyone’s new fave comfort food. Instant Pot Creamy Chicken Vegetable Pasta is so easy to make that it almost makes itself! This creamy, filling pasta dish will be everyone’s new fave comfort food. It’s a perfect dish for those …
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, INC. and The Coca-Cola Company, all opinions are mine alone. The following content is intended for readers who are 21 and older. #CookingWithCoke #CollectiveBias Do you enjoy trying new foods and recipes? We’re in a great place for food here at the Jersey Shore. In addition to …
People continue to offer words of support for my Willy and I thought an update was in order. If you’re new to Willy’s story, you can catch up by reading the links below. Update #1 – April 23, 2017 – Love At First Sight. Welcome Willy. http://www.valmg.com/welcome-willy/Update #2 – May 16, 2017 – A Willy …
Instant Pot Queso Mac & Cheese With Taco Meatballs – Creamy mac & cheese and meatballs with a Mexican flavor, made in one-pot without heating up the house. We love cheesy noodles. The cheesier the better. I thought it would be fun to put together a creamy, smooth mac and cheese with a little bit …
This Instant Pot Penne Alla Vodka With Chicken will be your new fave! It’s a recipe for a classic comfort food made in little time with little effort! I participated in Mom Blog Tour Dummer Fancy Food Show (#MomBlogTourFF#MomBlogTourFF) on behalf of Wendy’s Bloggers. I received Academia Barilla products to facilitate my post, but my opinions …
Time for another update on our boy Willy. People continue to comment, email and message with words of support for Willy and I thought an update was in order. Update #1 – April 23, 2017 – Love At First Sight. Welcome Willy. http://www.valmg.com/welcome-willy/Update #2 – May 16, 2017 – A Willy Update – Illness And …
I was so touched by some of the comments, messages and tweets that I received about Willy that I thought I would give you all an update. If you didn’t read the previous post, you can read bout Willy’s first medical update and our terrible experience with In Our Hands Rescue of NY here. Willy …
Instant Pot Apple Mustard Pork Tenderloin is a super flavorful pork tenderloin. The recipe is simple to make in the Instant Pot, which also keeps the house from getting hot as it does when you use the oven. This is a sponsored post on behalf of Colman’s Mustard. As always, any personal opinions expressed are …
Deviled Egg Potato Salad is a combination of two family favorites – deviled eggs and potato salad. This salad has a little heat and plenty of bite without a vinegary taste. This is a sponsored post on behalf of Colman’s Mustard. As always, any personal opinions expressed are my own. One of my family’s favorite …
You may recall that we recently rescued a cat, and that we welcomed Willy into our family on April 22. He seemed to be settling in nicely. I noticed an occasional odd noise, and that his tooth occasionally caught on his lip, but didn’t make a ton of it at first, figuring every animal has …
Cheesesteak Meatballs And Spaghetti is an easy recipe that turns the flavors of the always popular cheesesteak sandwich into a favorite family meal. Did you ever notice that ground beef looks different in different grocery stores? I have noticed that in my local stores there is a noticeable different in the color as well as …
This Air Fryer Chicken Fried Rice recipe is easy to make and gluten-free. It tastes as good as take-out and is more economical. I loved how little work was involved – no need for constant stirring, no splattering – and all with almost no oil! Hand me the menu for a Chinese restaurant and I …
Well it’s been quite a journey over the past two weeks. You may recall my post Goodbye Jules, in which I shared that I unexpectedly had to have my beloved Siamese cat Jules put down on Monday April 10. It broke my heart. Every day I would expect to see him walk around the corner, …
#Goodbye my beautiful handsome Jules. Thank you for 7 years. It’s gone by too quickly and hasn’t been long enough. I wish we had more time. Thank you for grooming me, kissing me, licking my tears, purring, head butting, snuggling, and everything else. Even at the end you fought sleep to try and kiss my …