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While I was away on business this week, my Facebook and inbox were flooded with friends telling me about the news. Angelina Jolie’s news that is. You’re probably asking yourself, why would people feel compelled to tell you about a movie stars media attention. Well, the story goes like this….. …
This delicious post is part of a blog tour for a new cookbook called The Flying Brownie by Shirley Fan. The book contains 100 recipes that are “shipment friendly” and is the only book devoted to recipes that are meant to be mailed. That means if you love sending sweet …
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Avocado App for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. I was recently approached to check out a new phone app called the Avocado app. Imagine a text app but with the ability to pre-load a bunch of different images of …
It’s almost Mother’s Day! Have you thought about what you want to give to your Mom, Grandmother, Aunt or special Mom in your life? Well, I am giving away the beautiful box of goodies pictured above to one lucky reader and they can send it to that deserving Mom in …
Did you know that I have over 300 cookbooks? My sweet husband remodeled a room in our house a couple of years ago and turned it into my office. There was this weird little closet and a window that looked out into the attic – room with a view? Not …
I don’t know if you are in to Pinterest but I can just say – if you haven’t discovered it…you may just want to leave it that way. Don’t get me wrong, I LOVE Pinterest, a lot, but it is like a giant vortex of deliciousness that will suck you …
My childhood wasn’t one filled with tons of cousins, aunts and uncles and weekend barbecues with extended family. My parents divorced early in my life and my Mother had to make her way just the 2 of us, so needless to say, we moved – a lot. Don’t get me …
I have been working with Zak Designs for a couple of years now and last November they asked if I would be interested in helping them build their recipe database. Each month I get the opportunity to create deliciousness for their blog, like this recipe for Potato Chip Oven-Fried Chicken. Can …
If you follow me on Instagram, you may have noticed a photo that I took this morning of an old recipe box. The first thing I look for when I hit up a garage sale is anything recipe related. Books, recipe boxes or show boxes full of newspaper clippings. Not …
Today I’m going to tell you a little story about Heather. I know, you’re stoked, right? And…it’s going to be in third person, which is always fun. Ok, here it goes. Heather has been working like a crazy lady lately. No, she doesn’t have a book deal (yet) and she …
A year or so ago my Dad decided he needed a camera upgrade. He is really big into nature photography and is often out driving around looking for a moose or eagle to snap. He showed up at my house one day with his “old” camera (by old I mean …
One of the great things about being a food blogger is the people you meet along your journey. I have made fast friends with Lorie Hutson from The Spokesman Review, our local paper and she has graciously added my recipes in the Food section many a time. I recently had …
When I say it’s Make Your Own Pizza night, my kids and husband are elated. Tonight was a bit different in that no pepperoni was harmed in the making of these pizzas. I used my super fast pizza dough recipe and topped it with chicken chunks that were sautéed in garlic herb butter …
I will admit right now – I love Chinese Chicken Salad. There’s something about all of the components that just work together. The crunchy wonton chips, the moist chicken, the sweet mandarins and the zingy dressing. It’s like the salad marriage made in Heaven. I could eat it every single …
I was recently contacted by Kaufmann Mercantile about sharing their company with my readers. I get a slough of emails daily asking me to share this or that, so I am quite choosey when it comes to saying yes. Kaufmann Mercantile won me over almost immediately with their subject line: “Buy …
Hey guess what? Today is Pi Day. 3.1415926 = Pi. Now that the math lesson is over, it’s the perfect geeky holiday to turn foodie. Pi, pie, potato, pototo. You get the picture. The Virtual Potluck team decided that we needed to get our Pi on and also have a …
I am so excited to be a part of the Kitchen PLAY and Knuckle Salad Munch Madness challenge that’s sponsored by US Potatoes – did you see the awesome badge on my sidebar? This challenge is all about potatoes where 8 food bloggers will create healthy, light recipes, perfect for …
I recently received a box of Veggie Mac & Cheese varieties from Mann’s Packing. There were 4 different flavors in the box for me to try. I prepared the Fiesta Mac & Cheese as the package directed, but decided to give the Classic Cheese a little Farmgirl twist. The end result …
Can you believe the Top Chef finale is on Wednesday, February 27th? I feel so invested this season with all of the amazing talent and of course the excitement of back-biting (I’m talking to you Josie). I don’t know that I’m ready for it to come to an end. Are …
I took a poll on Facebook asking what you wanted to see for an upcoming post. It was a evident that you all wanted some homemade Hamburger Helper style Beef Stroganoff. I’m a giver, so here I am…serving it up! This recipe is so easy to make. I based if off …
Can you believe Valentine’s Day is tomorrow? I’m still scrambling to figure out what sweet thing I’m going to do for my hubby. If you’re still looking for something sweet, why not make him a batch of baked Red Velvet Donuts? They are easy to make and fun t eat. …
Still looking for a fun Valentine’s treat to make for your honey? How about this super easy and incredibly decadent tart? I recently received a giant box of gorgeous Bosc pears from Harry & David and they were screaming out to me to do something with them….again. I had made …
Today was the first day that I felt like maybe….just maaaaaaybe Spring might be on its way. Maybe that Puxitawny Phil guy really is on to something? We shall see. I have been inspired over the past few days to bust out my garden plan and a few people showed …
Chef Pro Knives asked if my readers would like a giveaway of a gorgeous 4-piece knife set from Wusthof (Retail $110). Heck ya you would, right? They sent me the set to test out and I can tell you that my kids are in love with the cheese plane. We had …
Did you see last Wednesday’s Top Chef Seattle’s “Quickfire Challenge”? Iceberg lettuce? Really? I have to admit that I threw my hands in the air in a “what the heck” way when Padma said that was the challenge ingredient. I buy iceberg maybe once or twice a year and the …
Super Bowl XLVII is fast approaching and if you’re still looking for some inspiration, this quick and tasty salsa will have your guests camping out on the bowl. It’s addicting, somewhat healthy and did I mention addicting? Ya, it’s really addicting. And it’s calling my name from the fridge as I …
Sometimes, it’s the littlest things that can make you say “wow”. I needed to create an avocado recipe and I had no idea where I was going to begin. Don’t get me wrong, I love avocados – a lot. I eat several of them a week. But coming up with …
This week on Top Chef the Quickfire Challenge was “impress a sushi master”. Probably one of the hardest challenges yet. I mean, sushi masters are incredible with their knife skills, flavor profiles and presentation. I would be sweating bullets if I was in that kitchen! How about you? Chef Joshua …
Ah Valentine’s Day – the day of love. I can hardly believe it’s upon us but it’s only 3 weeks until the husbands and boyfriends start scrambling for ideas on what to buy that special person in their lives. Jewelry, flowers, candy, cards and balloons will all be flying off …
Content and/or other value provided by our partner, Bravo. Did you watch Top Chef Seattle last night? I’m sure I am not alone when I say that restaurant wars is the episode I most look forward to. Chefs get to be creative with not only food, but creating a dining …
This post is bittersweet for me. It’s been 4 months since I started the Lambs & Clams recipe contest in an attempt to win a pass to the Charleston Wine + Food Festival in March. When I first agreed to enter the contest, March seemed like light years away, but …
I’m going to confess to you, right here, right now. There are 2 things that totally freak me out in the kitchen. 1) Gravy; 2) Pretzels. Crazy right? Probably the 2 easiest things to make, yet thinking about making either of them freaks my frack. I needed a slider roll …
When it comes to guacamole, I am somewhat of a purest. Don’t get me wrong if you put a bowl of fancy pants guac in front of me, I will put the hurt on it, but when I make it at home, the simpler the better. My recipe is easy …
Whether it’s the bounty from your own garden or a sale you can’t pass up at the grocery store, freezing peppers is easy to do and makes for a quick no fuss addition to your weeknight meal prep. This technique works for all colors of peppers. Red just happens to …
2012! Honestly, it feels like this year has flown by right before my eyes. Heck, I think I still write down 2011 for the year. It’s hard to believe that it’s almost over, but when one door closes a new door opens. 2013 is going to be a great year. …
I would like to start this post by stating that I have never made or eaten (that I recall) Hamburger Helper. Ever. My husband, on the other hand adores his salty boxed 1st love and asks on occasion if I’d make it for him. We’ve been married for over 12 …
Everything you ever wanted to know about me and more is all detailed out in my “a day in the life of” post over at Rachel Cooks blog. Ok, maybe not everything, but close. :) Take a sneak peek into my daily life. Here’s the link to the post: http://www.rachelcooks.com/2012/12/18/a-day-in-the-life-farmgirl-gourmet/ …
This, my friends, is one of my all time favorite holiday goodies. There’s something about the soft minty flavored dark chocolate ganache topped with crunchy bits of candy cane nestled in white chocolate. I mean, seriously, does it get much better? I think Santa would approve. The recipe is super …
It’s that time again. Lambs & clams time, that is. For the past 2 months I have been doing a post about either lamb or clams for the Charleston Wine + Food Festivals Lamb and Clams contest. The person who wins the most votes over a 4 month period will …
My kitchen has been turning out deliciousness like a well oiled machine over the past week or so. Sweet treats, candies & of course cookies. It’s the holiday way, isn’t it? I wish I had the ability to buy my friends and neighbors a special gift, but a plate of …
This big beautiful box of NEW Perfect Bite Chocolate Dipped Strawberries from Harry & David showed up on my doorstep the other day. I guess you could say that I am a bit obsessed with H&D lately. I mean, how can you not be when everything they sell is delicious? That’s why when …
Today’s question: Have you ever thought to yourself – “I am so truly blessed for all that I have in this life”? During the holidays we are all filling our carts with food and gifts and decorations to create the best season of giving ever for our family and friends. …
At a recent Costco excursion, I picked up a giant sized bag of cranberries. My thought was “I *need* this giant bag to make cranberry sauce with for Thanksgiving”. As it turns out, I only needed about 2 cups worth of this enormous monster of a bag, which to the …
It’s here. The holidays have hit, Cyber Monday has passed and everyone will be in a frenzy for the next 4 weeks to buy gifts, make gifts, host parties, string lights, drink gallons of eggnog and be merry. I thought I’d compile a list of my favorite holiday gifts for …
After several days of eating with the Thanksgiving holiday, all I want is a smoothie for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Ok, not really, but I should. With all of the mashed potatoes, pies and turkey, I just may have gained 10 lbs from one day of eating. We are all …
The Virtual Potluck has teamed up with OXO to bring you this AAHHHHHMAZING giveaway today. No, it’s not a car or a pony, but a box chock full... Read More »
I am so beside myself right now. Not because of this bowl of creamy dreamy deliciousness, but because it’s only 3 days until my house will be filled... Read More »
It was September of 2011 when I was selected along with 19 other food bloggers to participate in a book promo for Emeril Lagasse. I was still pretty... Read More »
You know me…I’m all about making my own and when it comes to corndogs, that still rings true. My kids, even though they are getting older, love corndogs.... Read More »
