Tai Pei Fried Rice for the Win!

Appetizers, Brands, Fish, Gluten Free, Meat, Product Reviews, Recipes

This post was sponsored by Tai Pei, all opinions expressed in my post are my own. Every so often, I like to take a recipe breather and introduce you to an innovative pre-made food product instead. I do this because I am a realist. I know you’re busy. Unless you’re Ina Garten or Martha Stewart …

Welcoming Autumn with JaM Cellars

Alcohol, Brands, Cocktails, Drinks, Entertaining, Holidays, Home, Product Reviews, Recipes, Wine

Thank you JaM Cellars for sponsoring this post. Looking for Butter Chardonnay or JaM Cabernet near you? Check out our Store Locator! Just pop in your zip code. Confession time: I am an Autumn-file. The second that the summer heat drops just one degree, I am busting out chunky knit sweaters and pumpkin spice. The …

Mascarpone Rainbow Pizza

Appetizers, Brands, Dessert, Fruit, Pies, Product Reviews, Recipes, Sweets, Tutorial

If you have been following along with the blog, then you are well aware that October was National Pizza Month. Yes, awesome. I know. And to celebrate that sacred month of observance, I teamed up with Mama Mary’s® to bring you two sponsored recipe posts: the first was the seasonally appropriate Spicy Harvest Pizza and the second …

The Strawberry Harvest

Appetizers, Brands, Cupcakes, Dessert, Muffins, Product Reviews, Recipes, Salads, Sweets

This post was sponsored by Eat Smart as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. I received product samples to facilitate my review. Autumn has arrived and with it comes baking season, my friends. Literally, my favorite time of the year for two reasons: …

Sequoia Grove Chardonnay + Swiss Watermelon Dip

Alcohol, Appetizers, Brands, Cocktails, Creams, Drinks, Fruit, Product Reviews, Recipes, Tutorial

Thoughts of summer are often filled with beach trips, popsicles, and sunshine. But thoughts often gloss over the inconvenient realities, like the sweltering heat. You know the type of day:  you look outside at the bright blue sky, put on a nice outfit for a day in the sun, and then you go outside where …

Sweet Meets Spicy

Brands, Celebrity Chefs, Coffee, Drinks, Product Reviews, Recipes, Tea

This post was sponsored by Starbucks as part of an Influencer Activation. I received compensation and complimentary products to facilitate my review You know how most people associate a song with a memory? Like whenever the “Macarena” comes on the radio, you are instantly transported back to the devastation you felt as your pimply-pre-pubescent self messed …

Top 10 Summer Foodie Must-Haves

Brands, Dessert, Ice Cream, Product Reviews, Recipes, Sweets

Summer is upon us and with that comes the “Top 10” lists. Top 10 places to vacation. Top 10 beaches to visit. Top 10 summer beauty products. Well, with the help of Nestlé® Drumstick® S’mores today I’m bringing you my own countdown… Top 10 Summer Foodie Must-Haves! Oh yes, my friends. This is the one list you’re …

2016 Spring Cocktail Recipes

Alcohol, Cocktails, Drinks, Product Reviews, Recipes

One of the many perks of my job is that I get sent free booze all the time. Yes, I know it’s awesome. Firstly, it is very important to note that I drink responsibly and I highly encourage you, my spectacular reader, to do so as well. Of course, I do not take this lovely …