• Food & Drink,  Texas

    Dallas Caramel Co. Melts in Your Mouth

    I recently received a package in the mail from The Dallas Caramel Co. Team, and oh what a sweet box it was. 😉 (Pun intended!)  Rain McDermott has been baking caramel in her kitchen since 2007. This year, she has finally launched her own brand, Dallas Caramel Company. Dallas Caramel Company comes in 12 different flavors, as well as original caramel. The flavors include Bacon, Sea Salt, Orange, Cinnamon, Coconut, Espresso, Chipotle, Amaretto, Drunken Nut, Pumpkin and Chai. I tried the original, Chai and Chipotle, and they are FANTASTIC! Chai is full-bodied as if you were drink it. Chipotle is sweet with just a little heat. The original is a…

  • Cookbook Reviews,  Food & Drink

    31 Days of Dark Chocolate Dreams

    The only thing sadder than a day without chocolate is a day without peanut butter! I am so happy to announce that Peanut Butter & Co. has asked me to join The Yum Squad food blogger club PLUS Peanut Butter & Co. just released their cookbook called 31 Days of Dark Chocolate Dreams, which  features a month’s worth of decadent recipes using Dark Chocolate Dreams, the company’s all natural peanut butter blended with rich dark chocolate. I got an advanced copy of the cookbook along with some Dark Chocolate Dreams to start adding YUM in my kitchen. 🙂 Conceived and written by Lee Zalben, aka The Peanut Butter Guy and Founder & President…

  • Lifestyle

    How to Protect Your Family Online

    This Christmas, my kids got tablets, and my husband and I got a plan in place for how to guard my family’s best interests in the area of technology. Did you know…? The average age at which a child first sees porn online is 11. 90% of children ages 8-16 have viewed pornography on the Internet. In most cases, the sites were accessed unintentionally when a child, often in the process of doing homework, used a seemingly innocent word to search for information or pictures. 42% of parents do not review the content of what their teenagers read or type in chat rooms or via instant messaging. 50% of teens…

  • Food & Drink,  Recipes

    Kid-Made Chicken Parmesan Lasagna #RGLasagna

    Most kids enjoy helping in the kitchen. While they help you cook, you can talk to them about healthy foods. After seeing my kids fall in love with MasterChef Junior, I thought it was time for my daughter to start cooking. With a little assistance from me, she had fun using her math skills and applying them to make a lasagna that Garfield would devour. I highly recommend you doing this with your children, at least if they are 8 years-old or older. Her confidence in the kitchen has risen, and I enjoyed seeing her shine. Oh, and it doesn’t hurt that she will start making some meals in the…

  • Food & Drink,  Texas

    Empire Baking Company Shares the Love this Valentine’s Day

    February is nearly here and that means Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. One of the things I love most about Valentine’s Day is enjoy some delicious treats. My favorite Dallas bakery, Empire Baking Company, has once again outdone themselves. They delivered an amazing basket of all their favorite Valentine’s Day homemade treats, handmade for your sweetheart, young and old. The question is, “What do you want to say this Valentine’s Day?” “We are not alone so let’s toast with a scone!”   “My heart belongs to you!”   Each of Empire Baking Company’s Valentine’s Day offerings is made from scratch with the finest ingredients including King Arthur™ flour,…