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Tuesday, April 2, 2019

Carthage.Co Stoneware Company

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My favorite dishes to use in my kitchen are my stoneware! They look great and they bake well!

So if you are on the hunt for stoneware, let me introduce you to one of my new favorite stoneware companies: Carthage.Co! They offer exquisite, ethically-sourced pottery made by Tunisian artisans, which is brought directly to your table. There’s no shipping of raw materials to factories to make the same mainstream product over and over again. Carthage.Co works as a direct to consumer channel so you get the same high-end products at a fraction of a retail store’s price.

Stoneware pieces include plates, bowls, bakeware, serverware and drinkware that come in several collections highlighting North African beauty in a modern way. These collections not only inspire a uniquely curated tabletop aesthetic, they empower the Tunisian artisans who make each piece and keep the tradition of their rich history in ceramics alive. Additionally, Carthage.Co products are microwave and dishwasher safe and lead free.


I absolutely love my two new pieces of stoneware from Carthage.Co. I am a huge fan of stoneware and these have really impressed me! I love that they are lead-free and made personally by Tunisian artists!


I used the cake pan for the first time on Sunday for my daughter's birthday cake. The cake cooked perfectly and came out of the pan nicely! The cake pan was easy to wash and looked great - all at the same time!


I also love the deep red and texture of the red serving bowl. It is great for salads, vegetables or whatever else you like to serve for dinner!

Looking for new stoneware for your kitchen? Look no further than Carthage.Co!

Buy It:

You can purchase all Carthage.Co stoneware from their website.


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Thursday, December 8, 2016

Tasty Gift Ideas from @1800flowers

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I love receiving tasty gifts for the holidays and I know many of the people on your list will too!

I am so excited to feature four of my favorite tasty treat companies from 1-800-Flowers.com, Inc. Gourmet Food and Gift Baskets brands, including Cheryl’s Cookies, Fannie May premium chocolates, The Popcorn Factory gourmet popcorn, and 1-800-Baskets.com. Each of these brands are featuring holiday collections and gift basket ideas that will delight the senses with beautiful and indulgent treats.! Check them out below:


Fannie May

One of the most enjoyable activities and aromas of the holiday season is baking for friends and family. To bring people's favorite tastes and smells into their own kitchens, Fannie May is introducing the Apron & Spoon Collection. This collection includes mixes to bake at home, hot cocoa spoons, powdered cocoa mix, artisan marshmallows and coffee flavors inspired by our classic recipes, which are perfect gifts for others and yourself.


They are offering fun gift ideas like this Pixies Caramel Coffee, Hot Cocoa Tin and, sure to be a hit with the kids, the Cookies for Santa Gift Set!

These make great gift ideas for teachers, friends and family this holiday season!

All Apron & Spoon collection items available from FannieMay.com


The Popcorn Factory

The Popcorn Factory features several tasty gifts the whole family can share with favorite seasonal varieties arriving in gallon iconic tins.

Two of their top flavors this holiday season are Holiday Kettle Corn, that is a little bit salty with a whole lot of crunchy sweetness, and Peppermint Bark, where they cover their premium kernels with luscious creamy white coating and sprinkle with refreshing peppermint pieces.


Holiday popcorn varietes available from thepopcornfactory.com



Cheryl's

Cheryl’s Holiday Cookie Jars are packed to the brim with delicious seasonal varieties that will have the whole family feeling the holiday spirit. Even better, once all the cookies have been enjoyed, the recipients will have a great keepsake that will be a beautiful addition to their kitchen and can be filled with goodies again and again for years to come.

This is one of my favorite companies because their cookies are DELICIOUS and I love the Collector's Edition Snowman Cookie Jar set we received! I can't wait to use the Cookie Jar every year for our own homemade baked cookies!


This delightful keepsake cookie jar is hand-crafted from high quality ceramic and arrives with a yummy assortment of Holiday goodies! They’ve also included an assortment of their famous buttercream frosted cookies – perfect for sending Holiday wishes!

13” tall. includes 10 cookies.

Available for $39.99 from Cheryls.com


1-800-Baskets.com

1-800-Baskets.com recently unveiled their brand-new “Snack On This” collection, featuring nut gift boxes with a zesty kick that are perfect for both self and shared consumption.


The collection currently offers jumbo fresh peanuts in twelve outrageous flavors like Coconut Curry, Whiskey, Irish Stout, 5-Spice, Cherry, Spiced Cocoa, Guinness and more.


We tried the Honey & Sea Salt flavor and it was absolutely DELICIOUS and hard to stop eating!!! :) It also comes in a nice tin container so it is perfect for gift giving too!

Available starting at $15.99 from 1800baskets.com


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Monday, December 5, 2016

Organic Gifts for the Eco-friendly People on Your Gift List!

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If you are looking for gifts for the eco-friendly recipients on your gift list this year, check out these organic gift ideas from two of my favorite eco-friendly and organic product companies!

Cameron's Coffee


Cameron’s Coffee is a specialty, small batch roasterie that uses 100 percent Specialty Grade Arabica beans sustainably sourced from all over the world.

Their Roastmaster, Patrick Dinkins, is one of only 430 licensed Q Graders in the nation (think of him like a wine sommelier for coffee) and he ensures each and every flavor is roasted to perfection.


In stores now until supplies last, you will find Pumpkin Spice, the flavor craze of the season. In November, they released Crème Brulee Latte and Peppermint, just in time for the weather to get colder. These limited edition coffees would be great for serving guests and would be a wonderful gift or stocking stuffer.

One of my favorite organic varieties is the Organic Breakfast Blend - it's a fantastic way to start your day! These Organic Arabica coffees are from the best Central and South American coffee regions.


Another great option is the Organic French Roast, one of their most popular Organic coffees. Its dark, rich, and smooth profile is a classic. C’est si bon.!

Make sure to try the Woods and Water variety as well! This bright, big-bodied blend of Central American beans is a unique light roast with complex characteristics.


These flavors are sold in a variety of bags, whole bean and single serve.

Purchase at Cub, Hy-Vee, Festival, Woodman’s, Albertson’s and online at Amazon.com and CameronsCoffee.com.

Wholesome's NEW Organic Frosting

And for the person on your gift list that likes sweet but wants them to be non-GMO and made with organic ingredients, check out the NEW Wholesome's new Organic Frosting!

Wholesome's new Organic Frosting is the 1st Fair Trade Certified Frosting to hit store shelves. Wholesome! is the leader in organic, Fair Trade Certified, non-GMO Verified sweeteners and sugars that are delicious replacements for conventionally bleached sugars and sweeteners.


The new organic frosting is free of common ingredients in other frostings, including trans fat, high fructose corn syrup, artificial flavors and colors, canola oil, Polysorbate 60, etc. The new product is the first ever Fair Trade Certified frosting (all of the sugar is FT certified as well as the cocoas in the chocolate), as well as Organic, non-GMO Project Verified, Gluten Free, Kosher and Vegan. The jars are also BPA free and recyclable.

Not only is this product a healthier frosting option, but it's delicious, and has a smooth, spreadable texture, perfect for topping cakes, decorating cupcakes and adding a sweet finish to your favorite cookies! It's also a great stocking stuffer or gift for anyone who enjoys baking.


The frosting comes in Vanilla, Chocolate and Strawberry flavors with an MSRP of $5.99. The frosting is available nationwide at all Whole Foods, Earth Fare, Meijer, Giant Eagle, Wegmans and Raleys stores.



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Monday, November 14, 2016

Holiday Gift Ideas from @hayneedle

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This year I am doing a lot of my Christmas gift shopping right online! I don't have to drag the children out in the cold and I don't have to change out of my jammies!

One place I got a lot of presents for a lot of different people on my list (including me!) is Hayneedle! Hayneedle.com is dedicated to giving you choices when shopping for your home and more. Hayneedle is one of the nation’s largest online retailers, offering more than 3,000 brands and millions of products for the home. Hayneedle is on a mission to fill every home with joy, one perfect find at a time.

Check out some of my favorite products from Hayneedle:

Transportation Peel & Stick Appliques


My son is obsessed with trucks so when I saw this cute set of wall decals, I knew it would be the perfect way to personalize his room! If you have a truck lover in your house, this is a must-have on the gift list this year!

Let your child create his or her own bedroom design with this great set of animated transport appliqués. The stickers are a neat collection of kids' favorite vehicles, and the real fun is that the stickers can be used over and over, so your child can design endless collages without damaging the paint or leaving any residue. Aside from walls, the appliqués can be stuck on plenty of other surfaces, including laptop covers, mirrors, fridges, and tiles. The set is super for imaginative play and creativity.

Purchase for $13.99 on Hayneedle.com

Pfaltzgraff Everyday Aria 16 pc. Dinnerware Set


If you have a new homeowner or newlywed on your list, this beautiful Pfaltzgraff Everyday Aria 16 pc. Dinnerware Set makes a great gift idea for them!

The color combination of rich red and warm beige in a beautiful reactive glaze gives the Pfaltzgraff Everyday Aria 16 pc. Dinnerware Set – Red a distinctive presence in contemporary dining rooms. Each piece within this four-person stoneware set displays unique variations of color and pattern, enhancing its handcrafted beauty with Pfaltzgraff's signature ceramic artistry.



  • Made of stoneware in warm red
  • Set includes 4 dinner plates and 4 salad plates
  • Also includes 4 soup bowls and 4 mugs
  • Mug holds up to 12 oz.
  • Dishwasher- and microwave-safe

Purchase for $59.99 from Hayneedle.com

SilverStone Hybrid 12 Cup Ceramic Nonstick Muffin Pan

And for all your holiday and winter baking - the SilverStone Hybrid 12 Cup Ceramic Nonstick Muffin Pan is a must have in your kitchen!


Your cupcakes or muffins stand out from the crowd in this SilverStone Hybrid 12 Cup Ceramic Nonstick Muffin Pan. This carbon steel muffin pan includes a dozen cup-sized muffin compartments. It features a PFOA- and PTFE-free hybrid ceramic nonstick coating that resists chipping and flaking plus comes in bold color options. Oven-safe to 500 degrees F.

Purchase for $21.99 from Hayneedle.com

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Tuesday, December 2, 2014

Gifts to Make Holiday Meals Easier and Memorable

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With the holidays comes lots of baking, cooking, lack of sleep and chaos! Below are great products or gift ideas to help you or someone on your gift list get through the holidays and make them easier and more memorable for all!

GREEN SNOWFLAKE Rectangular Loaf Baking Pans

With the holidays, comes chaos, mess and lots of baking! Make less mess this year while baking with the decorative, disposable paper bakeware from Welcome Home Brands.

These Green Snowflake Rectangular Loaf Baking pans allow you to bake, serve and gift all-in-one without pre-greasing or messy clean-ups!

They are oven safe up to 400°F and freezer safe and they are free-standing without a need for metal molds!
Plus, they are so easy to use! Just place directly on oven rack or cookie sheet and fill 1/2 to 2/3 of the pan with batter. Bake as many or as few as you want at a time!

Dimensions: 4.5"L x 2.5"W x 2.3"H
Ounce Capacity: 15.5oz

You can purchase the Rectangular Loaf Baking Pans for $22.95 for 25 from the Welcome Home Brands website. 

Capresso On-the-Go Personal Coffee Maker

Fresh, hot coffee has never been easier to achieve at home or on the go. The Capresso On-the-Go Personal Coffee Maker keeps up with your busy lifestyle by quickly brewing coffee directly into a stainless steel insulated thermal travel mug so you never have to leave your brew behind.

Feature and Benefits:

  • Full stainless steel housing provides superior strength and style
  • 16-oz stainless steel thermal travel mug, perfect for those on the go, or those wanting a quick single cup at home
  • Can use included travel mug or your own mug (up to 7“ tall)
  • Heats up quickly to the perfect temperature of 200ºF for properly extracted coffee
  • Brew with ground coffee or soft coffee pods
  • Large shower head for perfect saturation and extraction
  • Brews in less than four minutes
  • Removable permanent filter is easy to use and clean. Eliminates the need for paper filters
  • Travel mug, coffee filter and removable filter basket are dishwasher safe
  • Travel Mug fits snuggly in most car cup holders
  • Additional stainless steel travel mugs available

How Things Work:

This Coffee Make features a large permanent filter that can hold up to 6 tablespoons of medium ground coffee for maximum strength, adjust strength by adding less ground coffee. On-the-Go also works with pre-packaged soft coffee pods for an even quicker brew and faster clean up. As an added convenience and safety feature, Capresso On-the-Go automatically shuts off after the brew cycle is complete. It also includes an On/Off button to save energy when not in use.

To brew a tasty cup, just fill the included travel mug up with cool water and pour into water tank. Add a little less water to the mug if you plan to add milk or cream after brewing. You can also use your own mug (up to 7“ tall). Use the mug to measure out the water before filling the water tank to ensure no coffee will overflow.

You can purchase the Capresso On-the-Go Personal Coffee Maker for $49.99 from the Capresso website. 

NUTRI NINJA | NINJA BLENDER

Ninja, a leader in offering versatile products to rule the kitchen, has unveiled a new, powerful blending appliance that will help home cooks and healthy eaters prepare meals faster and more efficiently than ever before: the Nutri Ninja Ninja Blender.

The innovative Auto-iQ programs, each optimized for individual needs, incorporate smart technology cycles which produce unique, timed pulsing, blending, and resting patterns that allow ingredients to fall closer to the blades and enable consistent, smoother results. In addition, Ninja’s Auto-iQTM Technology recognizes which jar is being used, to determine the most efficient program.


Just Press one button and it's done! Auto-iQ™ programs do the work for you—there's no more need to shake, stir, or mix. Simply select your favorite Auto-iQ™ program and in seconds you're ready to Jump-Start your day!

It is great for nutrient extraction, blending, and meal making - that is packed into one appliance featuring intelligent programs that, at the press of a button, deliver consistent, delicious, results.


It is optimized for maximum nutrient and vitamin extraction and pulverizes fibrous vegetables, fruits, seeds, and nuts to an ultra-smooth consistency.

It includes:

  • 72-ounce pitcher, 
  • 18-ounce, 24-ounce and 32-ounce Nutri Ninja® Cups with Sip & Seal Lids.

All detachable parts are dishwasher safe and BPA free.

The Nutri Ninja Ninja Blender is available at major retailers nationwide starting at $199.99 MSRP.

Chicago Cutlery® Insignia® Steel 18-Pc Block Set

The Chicago Cutlery® Insignia® Steel knife collection is constructed of high-carbon stainless steel blades featuring our exclusive Taper Grind® edge which is extremely sharp and enables precision cutting. The forged bolster provides balance and safety while ergonomically designed stainless steel handles combine comfort and safety with sleek, contemporary styling, perfect for carving the turkey and family dinners.

Just as an insignia is the mark of military rank, Insignia Steel™ cutting tools are the mark of a pro. This 18-piece Chicago Cutlery® knife set has the knives that professionals rely on for accurate, efficient food prep. And, with a satin finish, the knives are pleasing to both the eye and the hand. This set makes a great gift, one that will be used regularly - not relegated to the back of the pantry.

It features professional stainless steel blades sharpened for precision cutting and contoured handles for comfort!



18-pc Block Set includes:

o 3" parer knife

o 3.5” parer knife

o 6” boning knife

o 5” utility knife

o 8 – 4.5” steak knives

o Shears

o 8” serrated bread knife

o 7” santoku knife

o 8” slicer knife

o 8” chef knife

o 18-slot block with in-block sharpener


You can purchase the 18 pc Block Set for $99.99 from the World Kitchen website. 


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Tuesday, December 17, 2013

Sweets and Baking for the Holidays & Giveaway

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Whether you are baking some tasty desserts and treats this holiday season or just simply buying them, Mrs. Prindables and Nielsen-Massey has your back!




Mrs. Prindable’s Handmade Confections (known for its handmade, jumbo creamy caramel apples) introduced this year eight new soft, all-natural caramels including Aleppo Chili Pepper, Hawaiian Red Sea Salt enrobed in Dark Chocolate and Vietnamese Cinnamon Apple, just to name a few. These new, confections combine creamy caramel with unique flavor combinations naturally sweetened with brown rice syrup to deliver a delicious bite-size indulgence. Known for its elegant and innovative packaging, Mrs. Prindable’s handmade confections are perfect for gift giving and entertaining.

Here are some of my favorites from Mrs. Prindable's:

15 pc Signature Chocolate Truffles, Classic Gift Box


An elegant expression of hospitality, this gift box contains 15 truffles in their most popular flavors. Each truffle is hand decorated and contains a smooth velvety ganache center enrobed in pure chocolate. This assortment includes three of each flavor: Dark Chocolate, Milk Chocolate, Red Raspberry, Madagascar Vanilla and Milk Caramel Sea Salt. Fifteen bites of bliss.

Hawaiian Red Sea Salt Natural Caramels 12 pc Cube


These new, natural confections combine the creamy caramel Mrs. Prindable's is famous for with exotic flavor combinations to deliver a uniquely delicious bite-size indulgence. Hawaiian Red Sea Salt caramel is a buttery caramel that is enhanced by exotic Alaea sea salt harvested off the island of Molokai.

Each box contains 12 individually wrapped pieces.




Nielsen-Massey, a third generation, family owned and operated company, introduced a few months ago the first Fairtrade certified organic vanilla extract from the Madagascar Bourbon region. U.S. Fairtrade certification helps small-scale farmers in developing countries receive a fair price for their crops; it also ensures sustainable farming practices. This product joins Nielsen-Massey’s family of the finest vanilla products and flavor extracts including:

Nielsen-Massey vanilla beans are hand-picked for perfection and go through an exclusive cold extraction process, which slowly, gently draws the delicate, distinctive flavor from the vanilla beans. All of Nielsen-Massey’s products are All-Natural, Allergen-Free, GMO-Free, and certified Kosher and Gluten-Free.



The Organic Fairtrade Madagascar Bourbon Pure Vanilla Extract offers the same outstanding flavor and high quality as the traditional extract, but features only certified organic and Fair Trade ingredients. Made using their proprietary cold extraction process, this is an exceptional "all-purpose" vanilla that's ideal for general cooking and baking. Add this sweet, creamy and mellow extract to any recipe in which you desire the undeniable flavor and aroma of pure vanilla.

Win It: Nielsen-Massey is generously offering (1) 2 oz bottle for its Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Extract certificate to a lucky winner!


Enter here for a chance to win:
(1) 2 oz Bottle of Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Extract
from Neilsen-Massey

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