Step Into Spring With Delicious New Flavors From Tastykake! #Review #Recipe @Tastykake

April 15, 2016 By Marijean

Spring is finally here! To me, it felt like winter would never end! I am ready for warmer weather and to enjoy some yummy spring goodies. Tastykake has come out with a spring line of delicious flavors to make you happy that spring has sprung!!

Spring Limited Edition Mini Donuts

Tastykake’s new Peach Cobbler Mini Donuts capture the mouthwatering taste of peach cobbler inside a peach flavored donut covered in a sweet cobbler crumble.
Strawberry Mini Donuts transform strawberry flavor into a mini donut form featuring a strawberry flavored donut with traditional powdered sugar coating.
Peach Cobbler Mini Donuts are available in 11.5 oz. bags and the Strawberry Mini Donuts are available in 10 oz. bags.
Both Mini Donut flavors have an estimated retail price of $2.99.
For added convenience, Tastykake Peach Cobbler Mini Donuts are also available in 3.4 oz. six-count single serve packages. Strawberry Mini Donuts are available in 3.0 six-count single serve packages. Both have an estimated retail price of $1.79.

Spring Limited Edition Kandy Kakes

Tastykake is bringing back it’s sweet Lemon and Strawberry Kandy Kakes just in time for spring. Lemon Kandy Kakes feature a white coated vanilla sponge cake with a lemon creme filling. Strawberry Kandy Kakes are white coated vanilla sponge cakes with a strawberry creme filling.
Both Kandy Kakes are available in 8 oz. six-count boxes and have an estimated retail price of $4.49.

I was able to sample some of their new flavors. TastyKake has always been a go to snack in my home, I am so excited about the new variety of flavors. My favorites are the Strawberry and Lemon Kandy Kakes. They have such a sweet and rich flavor to them. I love snacking on them while I am enjoying a cup of coffee. Both of my children love the different flavored donuts. Powder sugar coated with sweet fruit flavors. They have been asking every day for a week now if they can eat them for breakfast every morning! These are perfect to enjoy outside on your back porch during the beautiful spring weather. Definitely give these a try soon!

Peach, Strawberry and Orange Mini Donuts

Lemon and Strawberry Kandy Kakes

Tastykake has created a delicious and easy spring recipe to make with the Lemon Kandy Kakes!

Lemon Kandy Kake Cheesecake Cups

Ingredients:

Lemon Kandy Kakes
8 oz. cream cheese
1 cup confectionary sugar
1 cup whipping cream
1 jar of lemon curd
Whipped cream to top

Instructions:

Combine cream cheese, sugar and whipping cream into large mixing bowl for the “cheesecake” filling.
In a small jar, break up Lemon Kandy Kakes to form the bottom layer, or the “crust”.
Layer on about two spoonfuls of the cheese mixture and one spoonful of the lemon curd.
Top with whipped cream and enjoy!

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***I was given product samples in exchange for my honest opinion. This review is based on my experience with the product. I am not affiliated with the company and everything in this review is my opinion.

Marijean

My name is MJ. I have two wonderful children and work part time as well as volunteer at my children's school.

The Big Game #GameDayTraditions #Recipe

January 27, 2016 By Anne

This is a sponsored post for SheSpeaks/P&G.

There’s more to football and food on game day. We have to get ourselves ready as well. I always shop at Walmart to get everything I need for our big game day. Before the cooking starts and friends come over it’s time to get beautiful!

Start your shower off right with Head & Shoulders Classic Clean Shampoo. We wouldn’t want any dry flakes on our game Jersey would we? Head & Shoulders Classic Clean Shampoo is gentle and pH balanced for daily use on all hair types, even on colored or chemically treated hair. Plus it makes my hair feel so good!

In Florida we may be wearing shorts on game day so make sure to get rid of all that unwanted hair with Gillette Venus Swirl Razor. The FlexiBall technology helps to contour better to tricky areas, like knees and ankles. I hate it when I knick my knees! The water-activated MoistureGlide serum provides incredible glide for a smooth shave every time.

Let’s not leave out the men! Gillette Fusion ProGlide offers FlexBall Technology for maximum contact and Enhanced Lubrastrip for smooth glide and a clean shave.

Wanting to eat all that delicious food? Make sure to get your pearly whites clean with Crest Prohealth Advanced Toothpaste. Advanced formula to make your gums healthier and stronger from day 1. The Oral B Vitality will get your teeth sparkly white. The round brush removes more plaque than a regular manual toothbrush, plus the MicroPulse bristles clean between teeth in all those hard to reach places in your mouth.

Now that you’re ready it’s time to enjoy game day with good food and friends. Walmart has everything you need to keep your #GameDayTraditions, traditionsforgameday.com.

What’s your game day traditions?

Here’s my husband’s famous sweet chili recipe perfect for Game Day!

Don’s Firehouse Sweet Chili

Recipe Type: Chili

Author: Don Crane

This is my husband’s firehouse firehouse chili.

Ingredients

1 yellow onion
1 green pepper
1/4 cup brown sugar
18 oz. tomato paste
16 oz stewed tomatoes
2 spicy chili beans
2 dark red kidney beans
2 bush’s baked beans, original
2 pounds ground beef
garlic powder to taste
chili powder to taste

Instructions

Saute peppers and onions
Add ground beef and brown, adding salt and pepper, garlic powder and chili powder.
The add canned items.
Sometime we add more or less of the beans and tomatoes. We usually go by taste.
Let simmer all day.

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Anne

I'm a mother of 2 who likes to get involved in too much! Besides writing here I started a non-profit, I'm on the PTO board, very active in my community and volunteer in the school. I enjoy music, reading, cooking, traveling and spending time with my family. We just adopted our 3rd cat and love them all!

Jimmy Warshawsky Makes His DreamWorksTV Debut In All New “I ♥ DIY” Episode

January 19, 2016 By Marijean

Budding chef and TV personality Jimmy Warshawsky makes his DreamWorksTV debut in an all new episode of “I ♥ DIY”. Jimmy shows the culinary-included how to make their very own Reese’s peanut butter cups and Twix candy bars in the comfort of their kitchen. Fun, easy and delicious!

Check his DIY video now!

“I ♥ DIY” from DreamWorksTV brings all your favorite DIYers together all in one place. From trendy phone cases and awesome room decor to baked goods as beautiful as they are delicious, these fun projects will keep you crafting for days!

Marijean

My name is MJ. I have two wonderful children and work part time as well as volunteer at my children's school.

Blue Apron, Fresh Ingredients and Recipes Delivered To Your Door #blueapron

December 23, 2015 By Marijean

Sometimes I feel as all I do is run out to the store to pick up ingredients and items I have forgotten from my food shopping trip. Even If I write all of my ingredients down that I need, I still forget something. When I heard of Blue Apron delivery service I thought this would be great to try!

Blue Apron delivers weekly fresh ingredients and incredible recipes to your door. Every ingredient is included that you will need, so no running out to the store! Meals are never repeated yearly, which is good because you will always get something different. You can choose meals for a family of 2, or a family of 4. Your food comes packaged in a refrigerated box with ice packs, so it stays fresh even if you aren’t home right away. Each meal comes with an easy to follow recipe card complete with pictures (which is something I love because for me having a picture to also follow makes it easier). Recipes are for beginners and experienced cooks. There is absolutely no commitment, you can skip deliveries or cancel at anytime. You can choose the delivery day as well.

You can choose what kind of meat you want, or vegetarian meal. The prices are as follows:

2 – Person Plan, Seasonally inspired meals for 2

Recipes per week: 3. Each recipe serves 2.
Price per serving is $9.99
Weekly total is $59.94

Family Plan, Family-style meals for 4

Recipes per week: 2 or 4. Each recipe serves 4.
Price per serving: $8.74
Weekly total is $69.92 for 2 recipes and $139.84 for 4 recipes

I received the Family Plan, 2 recipes for the week. I received a recipe for Catfish Tacos and a recipe for Chicken and Kale Casserole. The box included everything I needed to make each recipe. All ingredients were super fresh and I was very impressed.

The box had ice packs through out so all of the ingredients stayed nice and cold. The only issue I had was with the chicken. There was a puncture in the chicken package which caused some chicken liquid to seep out. Luckily, the way Blue Apron packaged the food, no liquid went on the other items. I immediately threw out the chicken and spoke to Customer Service at Blue Apron. They apologized and was crediting my account with 2 free meals. Wonderful and fast customer service. I did run out to the store to pick up a package of chicken so I could continue my recipe.

The first meal I cooked was the Catfish Tacos. The recipe directions, which including pictures, really helped me with making my recipe. I love to see pictures to make sure I am preparing and cooking everything right. So I love that Blue Apron includes this.

The catfish was very fresh. I do love fish but I rarely eat catfish, so I wasn’t sure how I would like this recipe. It was delicious! The coleslaw topping had the best marinade recipe, and my favorite, Avocado, was included! I am not a big Sweet Potato fan either but they really turned out great. Even my 2 children loved this meal!

Chicken and Kale Casserole was next on the list. I have never tried Kale, so I was looking forward to trying it for the first time, as was my family.

This recipe was also a winner with my family! All of use enjoyed the Kale, and look forward to having it in more recipes. The sauce was really yummy.

What I really love about Blue Apron is that I don’t have to run out to the store for anything! They include every single thing you need for the recipe, right down to sending you a carton of milk if the recipe calls for milk. So many times I forget something at the store when I am shopping for my dinners and it gets frustrating. Blue Apron makes it so easy, and it is very affordable! I also love that the recipes aren’t something I would think of making myself, or even ordering at a restaurant. So with getting them it makes me try something new that I wouldn’t have tried otherwise. I highly recommend trying Blue Apron for delicious easy meals you can make with your family.

I would love for you to try out Blue Apron! My first 50 readers get two free meals with their first Blue Apron Box! Redeem here!

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***I was given a product in exchange for my honest opinion. This review is based on my experience with the product. I am not affiliated with the company and everything in this review is my opinion.

Marijean

My name is MJ. I have two wonderful children and work part time as well as volunteer at my children's school.

Eat Better with Premier Protein

December 20, 2015 By Anne Leave a Comment

This is the time of year that I usually over indulge. It’s hard not too as there are so many tasty treats and foods to try. Premier Protein sent me some of their protein bars to help curb my sweet tooth.

Here are some recipes from Premier Protein, sure to satisfy the taste buds of everyone in your family. Between dinners, parties, sweets and treats, the holidays are filled with delicious temptations. This season Premier Protein is offering a healthy twist on your traditional holiday recipes.

Made with Premier Protein’s vanilla shake, these recipes are packed with healthy protein, not sugar or calories, giving the energy you need to make it through the holiday season.

Cranberry Protein Shake

1 Premier Protein Vanilla Shake

2 Dollops of Cranberry Sauce

7-8 Ice Cubes

Blend until smooth and enjoy!

Apple Pie Smoothie

1 Premier Protein Vanilla Shake

1 apple (cored and sliced)

1 tsp apple pie spice

1-2 tsp honey

5-8 ice cubes

Blend until smooth and enjoy!

High Protein Eggnog

2 Premier Protein Vanilla Shakes

½ Egg Substitute

2 Tbsp Stevia

2 Tsp Rum Extract

½ Tsp Nutmeg (ground)

2 Pinches cinnamon (ground)

In a medium saucepan heat the Premier Protein® Shake, egg substitute and sweetener on medium to high. Stir continuously until the mixture thickens slightly, usually a few minutes (Note, do not bring to a boil.) Stir in the vanilla, rum, ½ tsp nutmeg & pinch of cinnamon.

Remove from heat and pour into a heat resistant container, cover and refrigerate until the eggnog has cooled (at least 3 hours.)