I love kitchen gadgets! There, I said it. Over the years, I’ve tried a plethora of different things: choppers, graters, zesters, slicers, etc. You name it, I’ve probably tried. Some work really well. Others … yeah, not so much. Even with that, I’ve never given up on my quest for the perfect gadgets. This just [...]
Winner winner! DebraCC, you are the lucky winner of this cookbook. Please email your address to lisa@shrinkingjeans.net- congrats!!!! One of my favorite cookbook publishers is has come out with a new cookbook – the Taste of Home Comfort Food Diet Cookbook. I love opening a new cookbook, perusing the recipes and planning out my menu [...]
Have you ever seen a pomegranate? Have you purchased one and done anything with it? If you’re anything like me, you’ve never even noticed this fabulous little fruit in the grocery store. Until recently, I had only tried POM Wonderful juice. It’s tart and a deep red color, and it really cranks up smoothies. My [...]
Seeing that November is Taste of the Sisterhood month, I figured it only appropriate to share one of my favorite, healthy, quick and easy recipes with you. The best part about it is that it’s not only delicious and low calorie, but it will spice up your love life too. That’s right. This breakfast entree [...]
Please do not hate me for sharing this recipe. I am not a “sweets” person. I can have ice cream/cookies/dessert/chocolate sitting in my pantry for long periods of time before I ever go near it. However, I am a “salty snacks” kind of gal and I have to be careful of what I have nearby [...]
Some of you may or may not know this, but I love to cook and eat…hence the long time it’s taken me to lose the weight- HA!. Christy has been known to call me up all of the time, tell me what’s she got in the fridge and then I will give her dinner ideas. [...]
Thursday Three this week is actually going to be Thursday Thirteen. Why? I want to, that’s why. Okay, fine. Cause three is too few, and thirty is too many. So I’m doing thirteen lovely bullet points chock full of fabulous information. Today’s topic? Cooking tips and tricks! Are you ready? Here we go! Slightly frozen [...]
You read the title of this post and thought personal chef, right? I wish. No, I’m talking about the little kitchen gadgets and helpers that make this whole healthy eating thing easier. Personally, I’m kind of obsessed with gizmos and doo-dads and I am not allowed to watch infomercials or anything of the like. I [...]
When was the last time you had Brussels sprouts? Have you ever had them, or is the ‘Brussels sprouts are GROSS’ stigma keeping you from trying them? I’ll be the first to admit when I was a kid, Brussels sprouts were the last thing I wanted to try. My mom went so far as to [...]
We have another delicious recipe from Chef Devin Alexander for you this morning! And guess what else?! She is going to be participating in a Q&A session with The Sisterhood! So all those food and cooking questions you have always wanted to ask? Now’s your chance! Just leave your questions in the comments section below, [...]
Do you like to cook? Or maybe not? I love to cook and I am blessed to write for Mom Central’s food blog. Sometimes I post healthy, good for you recipes that I have tried and reviewed and sometimes I write reviews on recipes that are terrible for you, but oh so yummy! I spend [...]
