Enter to Win a Pasta Maker

Head over to The Hungry Mouse and enter to win this pasta machine...

Along with this lasagna dish... 

GO NOW! The contest ends on Friday! 

Other Words From Around The Web

I sat down with my google reader tonight, and noticed that there were a lot of great things recently posted. I thought I would post some links here so you can go look for yourself.

It is the first of the month so all the coupons and sales have reset.

-Check out Surviving The Stores for some of the latest deals at Walgreens, Rite Aid, and CVS.

-Then if you're looking for some good coupons head over to Money Saving Mom

Now on to some yummy food...

-Check out this great looking Beet Hummus at Simply Recipes.

-And as usual, Bakerella whipped up something yummy! Her Red Velvet Cake looks so good!

-Zesty Cook posted a yummy recipe for Homemade Bubbly Beer Bread (say that 5 times fast).

-Last, but not least... this Chocolate Tart is going to be the death of me. The moment I seen it over at Homemade Mothering, I knew I had to make it!

Hope you enjoy!

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Site Changes

As everyone can see, there have been a lot of changes going on around here! I hope that all of you will take a moment to check out the pages I've put up. I'm cooking dinner and making up my meal plan for the month. When I'm done I'll be back to share the yumminess I cooked for dinner.... Baked Penne with Four Cheeses! Yum!

Potluck Pet Peeves

I know, I know... I have been slacking big time on the blog. I have recently found this site Springformit.com! It is single-handedly getting me organized with this blog. I will make a big post about that site next week. Everyone should go check it out.

For right now you all have got to run over to Big Red Kitchen and read their latest post: Big Red Kitchen: An Oldy But Goody: Potluck Pet Peeves. I laughed so hard. We have all been to those potlucks where we just wanted to run instead of eat. Head on over there and check out some of their pet peeves!

I'm BACKKKKK!!!

I finally have all of my computer problems straightened out and now I can blog again!

I'm just going to start by posting some new recipes I tried during my absence!!!

Not Around

Unfortunatly my computer is having problems, and I cannot get it to work. That is why there haven't been any posts lately. Please stick with me. I pormise to be back and better than ever soon! I already have a lot of new recipes to post, just no way to upload the pictures! Coming soon will be ....

Beer Cheese Fondue

Chocolate Caramel Fondue

White Chocolate Berry Fondue

Tomato Basil Fondue

Meatloaf Trifle

Philly Cheese Steak Garlic Bread Bowl

And many more, I'm sure!

Blog Hop Monday!

It'a time for the next blog hop! This week everyone is blogging a question, so that all their readers can answer!

My question is....

What is your favorite recipe? Why? 

When I first starting reading (and posting) cooking blogs, I noticed that everyone came up with these amazing recipes all on their own. So I told myself that I would come up with an amazing recipe all on my own, and below was the results. It is a very yummy (and pretty simple) dish!!!!

Chicken and Penne with Tomato Sauce

Pasta

12 oz Whole wheat penne

1 ½ T Extra virgin olive oil

2 T Garlic powder

Chicken

4 Chicken breasts

2 T extra virgin olive oil

¼ C. White cooking wine

1 t. crushed red pepper flakes

3 T Italian seasoning

Salt and Pepper to taste

Sauce

20 oz tomato sauce

1 can diced tomatoes

1 C salsa

½ C green pepper, diced

½ C sweet red pepper, diced

½ C onion, diced

1 T extra virgin olive oil

4 T Italian seasoning

1/8 C Green Chilies

Salt and pepper to taste

Chicken: Trim excess fat off of chicken breasts. Score chicken 2-3 times across top. Place chicken, oil, wine, and spices in Ziploc bag and shake. Marinade in refrigerator for at least 2 hours.

Remove chicken from bag and place on heated grill. Cook thoroughly.

Pasta: Cook pasta according to directions on package. Drain, add oil and garlic powder. Toss to coat.

Sauce: Heat oil in a large skillet. Add onions, green peppers, and red peppers; Sauté till tender. Add remaining ingredients to pan and simmer for 10-15 mins.

Top the pasta with chicken and sauce.

Serves 4

I can't wait to read everyone's answers!!!! Happy Blog Hopping! 

Tiramisu Bundt Cake

Oh. My. Goodness! I am a HUGE, I repeat, HUGE tiramisu fan, so when I came across this Tiramisu Bundt Cake at BakingBites.com, I was o' so happy!

I decided that I had to share this amazing recipe with my readers. I hope you all drool as much as I did! And if you haven't ever checked out Baking Bites, then please, take a minute and look around. I'm sure you'll find something you'll enjoy!

Thanksgiving Recipe Ideas

Need some fresh ideas for Thanksgiving cooking?

Head on over to Kitchen Parade for a new outlook on the holiday!

She has six different menus planned and the recipes for all of it! Spice up your holidays with something new on the table!

Giveaways, Giveaways, and more Giveaways!

I decided to catch up on my Google Reader today. The moment I opened it I  knew I would have to blog about all the fantastic giveaways going on right now....

Over at Feisty, Frugal, and Fabulous they're giving away all sorts of things. Here are a few of my favorite...

One lucky blog reader is going to win a  Hoover WindTunnel Rewind Bagless Upright Vacuum. 

This vacuum is amazing... Here's the description from the blog.

The WindTunnel T-Series™ vacuums feature Hoover® patented WindTunnel Technology™ with air passages that trap dirt and channel it into the dirt cup, significantly minimizing blowback or scattering back onto the floor. While each model is lightweight, each offers full Hoover® power for a deep-down clean and no loss of suction.

Click here to enter

  

If your house is like mine.... Yo Gabba Gabba! is an essential. Enter to win a CD containing hit songs from the show. 

Click here to enter

Now over at $5 dinner.com  she's giving away LOADS of cool things... Click on the pics to find out more!

 

 

 

 

Roasting a Pumpkin

I had a pumpkin left over from when we were in our carving crave! So I went on a hunt for how to roast it, so I can use it for pies and such.

Here's the best way I've found :)

How to roast a pumpkin

It's that time of year again

Now that fall is in full swing... It's time to make some of those fall family favorites. This time of year I love homemade chili, veggie beef soup, pumpkin pie, baked apples, and all the other warming treats. I'm going to take a few days and post some of my favorite fall family recipes!!

How about some homemade pumpkin and apple pie spice! This time of year I go through soooo much pumpkin pie spice, so I was overjoyed when I finally found the perfect blend of spices at home, instead of having to buy it!

I found these mixtures over at Baking Bites and so far they've seemed to work perfect!

Pumpkin Pie Spice
1/4 cup ground cinnamon
2 tbsp ground ginger
2 tsp ground cloves
1 tsp ground nutmeg*
1/2 tsp ground cardamom (optional)

Apple Pie Spice
1/4 cup ground cinnamon
1 tbsp ground allspice
2 tsp ground nutmeg*
2 tsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp ground cardamom (optional)

Combine all ingredients for desired mix and blend well. Store in a small, airtight container. Feel free to experiment with amounts to get a blend that works for you.

*If using freshly ground nutmeg, you might want to cut back a little bit because the flavor can be quite strong. Since you’re going to be storing the mix anyway, it is not crucial to use freshly ground here.

Baking Bites is a wonderful blog! Take a look if you ever have a spare moment. I'm sure you'll find a lot of yummy sounding treats!

I just had to share this blog!

I was going through my google reader today and came across an amazing recipe, that I'm dying to try!

Our Best Bites always has some amazing recipes, but this one for Cheesy Garlic Bread Swirls just looks terrific! Check out these pictures!!!

I suggest everyone head on over and get the recipe for this gooey bread! I'll let you know how it turns out!

My busy life!

So, I realized today, that I have to start blogging more. I have all this stuff going on and I was using it as an excuse to not blog. But in reality it would probably help me to blog about it... Keep it all organized and get my thoughts out!

I have so much going on lately. My fiance's and I are hosting a baby shower for his best friend. The mother-to-be is vegetarian so I'm trying to make the party mostly meat free! It has been fun finding some new recipes that I wouldn't normally look for!

http://www.outoftheboxsampler.com

I was asked to participate in what's called a "sample box". Business' send in samples of their products and these people will box them all up. Then people can buy a "sample box" full of all these goodies for $22!!! There is all kinds of stuff in these boxes, like melts, scrubs, bath , body, tarts, candles, gourmet foods, jewelry, coupons, discounts, all from some of the best etailers on the web! Click the pic to check it out!

Plus, I have decided to set up a booth at our local flea market to see if I can do well out there. So I'm trying to build up my inventory, plus add some variety to it! I'll post some pictures of my products as I finish them!

Some family fun giveaways!

So, I get online this morning to check out my google reader, and what do I see???? Just 2 GREAT giveaways!

Fiesty, Frugal, and Fabulous is giving away "To Squarepants or Not to Squarepants", the newest addition to the Spongebob Squarepants DVD collection.



There is also a giveaway for "Ni Hao, Kai-Lan: Kai-lan’s Great Trip To China!" on DVD!



Both of these shows are awesome, for your kids, and yourself!

Great post! A must read!

I subscribe to a blog called "I'm living proof that god has a sense of humor". It is one of the best and funniest blogs I read on a regular basis. One of her most recent posts, titled "Memo to the bosses..." is freakin hilarious! Stop on by her blog and check it out... I'm sure you won't be disappointed.

Give away mania!!!!!!!!!

I slacked on reading all the blogs i subscribe to, for about a week! When I came back I realized just how behind i was! There are so many give aways going on right now! I thought I would take the time to post some on here...

These are from one of my favorite blogs Feisty, Fugal, and Fabulous!
If you love contest and give-aways then this is the blog for you! Here's a few of the ones they have going on right now:


1 lucky reader is going to win a $30 gift certificate for Enchanted Sayings. They have the sweetest vinyl decals for your walls. Just click here to enter!

New Jammies is a site which sells Children's PJ's that are completely organic!!! New Jammies is offering 2 prizes for FFF readers! 1 reader is going to win an Apples Short Set and 1 reader is going to win a Tangerine Short Set in the size of their choice! Click here to enter!


There are lots more give aways at FFF, stop by and see for yourself!

The cutest fruit ever!

you have to check this out! Fruit and Veggie Art!

And yet another give away!

Go check this lady out! She has the BEST give away contests ever!

Right now she's giving away a $50 Visa Gift card from Keenex and another $50 Visa gift card from Scott Tissue!!!! Stop by and show her some major love!!!!

The Apron Goddesses: Sugar Pie Chick Giveaway!

The apron goddess is giving another apron away!!! Go check it out and enter to win!


The Apron Goddesses: Sugar Pie Chick Giveaway!