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This blog post was created prior to the Coronavirus outbreak and recent CDC social distancing recommendations. As many of us are spending more time at home, I hope this recipe inspires you to try something new and brings some joy. Stay safe!##AllNaturalSmithfieldFlavor Disclosure: This shop has been compensated by Inmar Intelligence and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. Stressed… Read More
By making smart ingredient choices this Pasta Primavera recipe with Grilled Chicken and fresh (or frozen) vegetables is healthy AND delicious! I recently shared how I finally looked at myself in the mirror and realized I had become a gray haired, middle aged, dumpy, lumpy grandma. Yeah, it was not a happy moment. ~sigh~ The good news is I’ve done something about… Read More
My husband and I have never been big breakfast eaters. Or hardly even breakfast eaters at all. When we met, Tim’s idea of morning was the 20 minutes before noon when he rolled out of bed. We were performing in dinner theater at the time (see the ridiculously young looking photo below.) Our nights were spent working late and he… Read More
Welcome back my daughter-in-love Emmaline for some yummy goodness for the hot summer! The only bad thing about her sharing her cooking prowess? I don’t get to taste a sample! Well friends, as summer approaches and warm (or should I say HOT – I do reside in North Carolina, you know) weather comes sweeping over us, I am all about… Read More
How do you know if a recipe is a keeper in the Walden home? Someone asks for it for their birthday dinner! Our tradition has always been for the birthday kiddo to pick his favorite meal for me to cook. Within reason. Think hamburger not steak. Recently in an effort to get healthier and make better food choices I’m scouring… Read More
By planning ahead and choosing wisely you can enjoy healthy dinner ideas that taste great and are better for you. Begin with one new choice today! How on earth is it already New Year’s Day? Is it just me, or did time really start flying this year? Somehow I don’t want to admit that it definitely has something to… Read More
Like many of you who faithfully read this blog, I am a working mom. Although blogging has introduced me to many wonderful people and companies and helped provide an income, my family still comes first. Feeding them is always a priority but finding the time to feed them balanced meals is still a challenge. Alexia Foods wants to help you… Read More
“This post is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Group® and Smithfield®, but all my opinions are my own. #pmedia #PutPorkontheMenu http://my-disclosur.es/OBsstV” If you’ve read my blog for very long you’ll recognize that I love my slow cooker! I use it for everything from side dishes to entrees to soups. I love that I… Read More
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. It’s almost time for back to school! Is everyone ready? I have a terrific budget recipe to get you started on the right foot. Since I’ve been homeschooling for 20 years it’s not as much the start of the year that I dread… Read More
