I’m not a huge seafood person (even though I have a tasty seafood recipe coming on Friday), but I really do enjoy shrimp. It doesn’t matter how it’s cooked…steamed, grilled, sauteed, baked, breaded, coconut…it’s all good. What I love even more is shrimp dipped in a big bowl of homemade cocktail sauce. For the longest […]
Easter Krackle Bars
Homemade Easter chocolate bars plus rice krispies equals the most amazing Easter Krackle Bars. These are way better than any Easter cookie bark! Who needs cookies when just chocolate will do. However, with that said make sure to use a really REALLY good brand of chocolate and white chocolate. Easter is one of my favorite […]
Green Chile Guacamole
Green chile guacamole is made with Hatch green chiles, ripe avocados, and delicious spices. The perfect spicy guacamole! If you live in the southwest, then you probably look forward to Hatch Chile Season. If you don’t live in the region, then you are totally missing out. Restaurants and stores all over get their hands on fresh […]
5 Amazing Fry Sauces
In the words of my cousin, “These are gonna be Ah-Maze-Ing!” I will dip my fries in just about anything except ketchup. I’m just not a fan of ketchup, so I’ve become a fan of fancy fry sauces. At this point in my life, I don’t think I’ve met a fry sauce that I didn’t […]
Blueberry Cottage Cheese Cookies
If only was able to make one dessert for my family for the rest of their lives, it would definitely be cookies. They will pretty much devour a batch of cookies in one single afternoon. Yep, they are cookie lovers! And these Blueberry Cottage Cheese Cookies did not disappoint them! Although, I do have to say […]
Paradise Point Resort Review
The last part of our long weekend adventure was a night at Paradise Point Resort. We were given a complimentary night, meal, and activities to facilitate our review. Paradise Point is located less than 5 minutes away from SeaWorld on it’s own private island with private beaches. Before staying at Paradise Point I had actually […]
Hawaiian BBQ Chicken Quesadillas
Suppers don’t have to be a big elaborate process! In fact, several times a month I raid my fridge and figure out creative ways to use up the leftovers. Shopping trip days have recently meant we buy a big rotisserie chicken and then use the meat for meals over the course of the week. Sandwiches, […]
Disney Infinity Cake Tutorial
A friend asked if I would bring a cake to her Disney Infinity themed party! I was beyond thrilled that she thought my cakes were good enough for her Disney party! I thought it would be fun to turn the party cake into a easy tutorial for y’all. Trust me, you can make this Disney Infinity […]
Allergy Friendly Dining at SeaWorld
Last weekend my family was invited out for the blogger event showcasing SeaWorld’s newest attraction, Explorer’s Reef. Explorer’s Reef just opened 3/21/14! This new hands on exhibit is located as you first enter SeaWorld through the main gate and it is breathtaking. Visitors are now greeted with an attraction the second they enter and the […]
Vegetarian Quinoa Salad
The temperature is starting to heat up here (it’s been almost 90 this week) and so I’m starting to think about light, healthy suppers that are super quick and easy. So I was digging through my fridge and came up with this perfect Vegetarian Quinoa Salad that is a perfect 15 minute recipe. Even if you […]
Frozen: Olaf Inspired Lunch
Hi, it’s Carlyn from East Valley Mom Guide, filling in for Wendy today. I just wanted to share a lunch I made for my boys inspired by Disney’s Frozen. The movie just came out on DVD and Blu-ray, so my boys and I will be watching it until we have the whole thing memorized. I’m […]
Peeps Ideas for Easter
Hey Peeps fans! You need these 16 Peeps Ideas for Easter to take you Peep addiction to a new level. Peeps Ideas for Easter I seriously could eat Peeps all year long. They are the one Easter treat that I look forward to the most, even more than the chocolate bunnies and creme-filled eggs. Peeps […]
