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Beets

Beets

Roasted beets, Pickled beets with salads. Earthy. Huge fan of beets. Westin Hotels has beet juice as a super food rich in antioxidants for the morning jump start. Eating well magazine April 2019 has 2 cups of beet juice work out 25% longer during a […]

Coffee

Coffee

I received a sample of coffee to try. I like my coffee hot, non dairy, not sweet and strong. Mexican vanilla with 90 calories …hmm. Well I had placed it away for a bit and after a long day thought I would give it a […]

Snacks

Snacks

for a busy schedule – snacks are essential. this snack borders on the sweet of the week and less of the healthy snack. the ceral bar definitely has the flavor and texture of Trix. The marsh mellow food glue holds the cereal together like food […]

The Market place ~ Trix Ceral Bar

The Market place ~ Trix Ceral Bar

Just for kids, huh? I don’t think so!  Honestly, my papa loved this more than me; and I’m 12 with a BIG sweet tooth.  The Trix bar – my taste buds weren’t so sure what to think!       

Market Place ~ Folgers Iced Coffee

Market Place ~ Folgers Iced Coffee

  Ice Coffee from Krogers Free Friday  is the Sample this week (Ironic that it is snowing). Folgers is a name that is synonymous with coffee. The elixir chosen vanilla and a delightful dessert. My coffee of choice (hot) is strong and black. This coffee […]

The Market Place “Quaker Caramel Rice Crisps”

The Market Place “Quaker Caramel Rice Crisps”

the #freesample from Kroger is a Quaker caramel bag of rice crisps. They are lovely sweet, buttery and low fat. brought to school to share. Snack time with gluten-free #QuakerRiceCrisps. there are three flavors, cheddar, sweet & spicy chili. What’s my favorite flavor – Caramel. Let’s […]

Trivets

Trivets

Trivets is a simple tool for the home kitchen. It helps keep the kitchen clean and organized. The Trivet for the month of September is a tea pot to follow the blog post Mad Hatter Tea Recipe.  

The Market Place ~ Raisin Bread

The Market Place ~ Raisin Bread

Tasty treat for any time is Trader Joe’s Cinnamon Raisin Bread. Double thick slice is great toasted with the first cup of coffee.  

Book review “Essential Pepin”

Book review “Essential Pepin”

  I meet Jacques Pepin when he came to the CP. One word. gracious. I have meet him several times later through Todays’ Gourmet and his writings. I pick up a Pepin book at any chance.  Over 6o years and 700 recipes. Essential Pepin is […]

Peach  Appetizer

Peach Appetizer

  Love Love Love Colorado peaches. This week they are my Sweets of the week! At Trader Joe’s food sample station were delicious peach, prosciutto, brie appetizers. They are best served room temperature. I bought the products and assembled at home.