Preacher Lawson Show #Review

 I had the opportunity to see Preacher Lawson -

 He has nearly 10 years of comedy under his belt, although he’s most known for being on Season 13 of #AGT and #AGTTheChampions 

His show is FULL of energy and CLEAN! PTL

Our show had no repeats of AGT material except by request.
Moments of off the cuff banter with the crowd showed how well seasoned he really is.
5⭐️s


Also in the time leading up to seeing him. I started following him on IG, facebook page.anf You Tube  A fantastic choice. He's adventured are so fun.
 He does a "COOKING WITH PREACHER LAWSON" (sometimes his brother also a comedian pops in )   show featuring vegan recipes....I'm not vegan but I have tried a few in my MEATLESS MONDAY rotation PRETTY GOOD!!! 

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If you ever have the opportunity to see Preacher — DO IT, you will not be sorry. 

@Trudeau Round Takes the Crown #Review #foodie #Cooking

The 2017 Housewares Design Awards honoring products offering design innovation and new ways for improving everyday. Trudeau Corporation’s Silicone Round Cake Pan with an integrated steel frame took top honors in the Cookware and Bake ware category. 

The winner, Trudeau’s Round Cake Pan is one of eight cake, cookie and muffin pans integrated with Trudeau’s exclusive reinforced steel rims for secure handling and Supra Silicone, a patented, seamless manufacturing process providing a flexible non-stick, easy release surface.  I was pleased to be offered the opportunity to put this pan to the test.

 First I have to mention that I've cooked with a few virility of silicone  pieces for different purposes- one thing I have noticed about a few it there is an odor when cooking with them-NOT WITH THIS PAN!! It did live up to the promise of a easy release, it was almost spotless when done cooking I did a quick wash with hot soapy water and it looked brand-new. If I was in a rush I could have put it in the dishwasher, because the cake pan is safe in freezer, microwave and dishwasher. It also comes with a Lifetime Warranty.


For bakers from beginner to pro this pan is a MUST HAVE in your kitchen!  

Add a little SPICE to your Valentines Day

We'd all love to SPICE UP our relationship just a little...you don't always need Mr.Gray to do it.

A great way to your better half's heart is to spice it up in the kitchen. How about attempting a new light authentic Indian dish this Valentines Day. Normally I'd back away from  this sort of complex cuisine, but I was introduced to Kitchen Curry Master kit and I can feel confident I can serve  up a wonderful dish.

This is a “sponsored post.” The company who sponsored it compensated me via , gift to write it. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

The presentation of the box is gorgeous filled with 12 essential spices that make up the foundation for Indian cooking.There is an accompanying cookbook that is bursting with vegetarian, meat, and seafood recipes. I love that each recipe has a video online as well.

The recipes have been developed by Neena Patel Williams  a home cook who grew up helping in her family's Indian restaurant in London.Each recipe has a shopping list, and what spices will be needed from the kit. There are simple prep steps and easy cooking instructions. The back has a super spice guide!! Believe me this is a simple way to unlock a whole new world and it couldn't be any easier!!

You can purchase at kitchencurrymaster.com, Amazon , or Etsy.com and just under $60 this will be a great investment. It also makes a wonderful housewarming, wedding or any occasion gift.

So how do you plan on SPICING up you Valentines Day?!?!!?

Let Kohl's help get a Head Start on 2015 Resolutions

The main topic flashed across many magazines now   is "FRESH START"... "BRAVE NEW YOU"..."NEW LOOK FOR 2015"...You get my drift how to make changes something I know we all "plan" for the new year but by January 4th...all is lost =} 
Maybe if we had some better "tools" we'd be more apt to stick with our New Years resolutions.   With some suggestions from Kohl’s, finding the tools we  need to stick with our resolutions no matter what they may be is easy.

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Here are the TOP 4 things I want to work on for 2015 and some of the items from Kohl's that will help me do them.

Be Organized

Umbra Cubby Entryway Organizer

Modern Littles 5-pc. Chevron Storage Bin Set

Richards Homewares Personal Organizer

Keeping things organized goes hand-in-hand with staying productive.  Make and keep schedules for the day and week. Make deadlines and set goals. That leads right onto the BIG one:

Get Fit

Fitbit Flex Wireless Activity & Sleep Wristband

FILA SPORT® Curve 1/4-Zip Printed Fleece-Lined Pullover

Nike Flex Trainer 4 Cross-Trainers

Wearing the right clothing can make the difference between an enjoyable workout and an hour of misery. And investing in some stylish  yet comfortable workout clothing is the perfect motivation to get you moving, whether you’re hitting the gym, heading for the hills or exercising in the comfort of your own home- they are made for comfort and will last longer. 

The next one on the list can be an even bigger challenge for some then getting fit:

Eat Healthier

New You Cookbook Value Pack

Ninja BL201 Kitchen System Pulse Blender

Rachael Ray 3-qt. Nonstick Porcelain Enamel Covered Steamer Set

You don't want your work-out to be in vain so eating right is going to require some changes selecting quality ingredients, choosing the right types of fats and sweeteners etc   The foundation of healthier eating is  cooking with the right tools. If you have the means to make better food and snacks for yourself  you will make better eating habits.

Rest and Relaxation

Earth Therapeutics Zebra Sleep Mask

Conair True Glow Foot Spa Massager

Royce Leather Journal

There are many benefits to taking time to relax

Get Creative: Your best ideas often pop-up when you’re most relaxed and in free thinking mode. While working under adverse conditions may provide an adrenaline surge to meet deadlines, it really isn't a great way to spur creativity.

Celebrate: Taking time in your hectic schedule to break away from work and rejoice in what you've accomplished can be a forceful drive to achieve even more.

Rejuvenate: A short ‘vacation’ from the hustle and bustle of your typical work-day can help ignite the passion and excitement...not only to make great New Years Resolutions but to KEEP them.

Back to School recipes thanks to @kraftfoods

It's back to school time - time for making great lunches and after school snacks. Kraft has you covered!

  THIS IS NOT A SPONSORED POST!!   I made my version of these dishes and wanted

 to compare them to the Kraft recipe...find other yummy ideals at Kraftrecipes.com.


A nice salad is a good place to start. My kids are BIG fans of taking 

a pasta salad for lunch 

Greek Isles Pasta Salad

what you need

3

cups  farfalle (bow-tie pasta)

2

cups  baby spinach leaves

1

cup  KRAFT Cheese (recipes called for  Natural Feta Cheese Crumbles )

1

cup  cherry tomatoes, halved

3/4

cup  rinsed canned chickpeas (garbanzo beans)

1/2

cup  KRAFT Greek Vinaigrette Dressing

make it

COOK pasta as directed on package, omitting salt; drain.

PLACE pasta in large bowl. Add remaining ingredients; mix lightly.

MINE I took out the Feta Cheese and used Shredded Mozzarella because my kids will not eat Feta also when packing for lunches place the vinaigrette on the side so the noodles don't soak it all up.

Heavenly Ham Roll-Up

what you need

1

pkg.  (9 oz.) OSCAR MAYER Deli Fresh Smoked Ham

5

Tbsp.  PHILADELPHIA 1/3 Less Fat than Cream Cheese

15

fresh asparagus spears (about 1 lb.), trimmed

make it

HEAT oven to 350°F.

FLATTEN ham slices; pat dry. Stack in piles of 2 slices each; spread each stack with 1 tsp. reduced-fat cream cheese.

PLACE 1 asparagus spear on 1 long side of each ham stack; roll up. Place, seam-sides down, in 13x9-inch baking dish.

BAKE 15 to 20 min. or until heated through.

MINE I used thick cut deli bacon ham and shredded  Mozzarella in place of the cream cheese. This makes a yummy after school snack.

Chocolate Raspberry Cupcakes

what you need

1

pkg.  (2-layer size) chocolate cake mix

1

tub  (10.6 oz.) COOL WHIP Vanilla Whipped Frosting, thawed

3

Tbsp.  seedless raspberry jam

1-1/2

cups  fresh raspberries

make it

HEAT oven to 350°F.

PREPARE cake batter and bake as directed on package for 24 cupcakes; cool completely.

MIX frosting and jam just until blended; spread onto cupcakes.

TOP with raspberries.

MINE I made it the same just topped some with strawberry.I don't like to have sweets out every day but once a week for lunch or after school snack it's a sweetie day and these cupcakes are ALWAYS a winner!!

Add these yummy treat to the Back-To-School line up and your kids will lick their  plates clean!