This is a sponsored post; while the views expressed here were genuinely mine, consideration was paid to me by TAI PEI FOOD to review this product.This week I was lucky enough to have an opportunity to review complete dinner products, Tai Pei Asian Entrees. I normally don't care for frozen Asian-style food myself. But my daughter loves to eat fried rice and I've never … [Read more...]
Reviews From The Kitchen
Food and product reviews used in preparing meals. We give you our honest opinion!
Perfectly Free™ Frozen Dessert Bites Are Perfectly Delicious!
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Perfectly Free. The opinions and text are all mine.If you are picky about textures (like me), you'll love the soft outer layer combined with the creamy filling. That filling, by the way, is made with coconut cream! I was worried that it would taste too coconut-ty, but if I hadn't read that on the box, I'd never … [Read more...]
Meet My New Favorite Go-To Good Snack for Road Trips! #SomeTHiNGOOD
Nabisco has an amazingly tasty new snack that will absolutely delight you! Get ready to say hello to GOOD THiNS, a crispy, delicious snack that you can feel good about eating on the go. I know many other products claim this but GOOD THiNS surprised me with their light and airy crisp and how thin they are (it's in the name!) They're just right for when you want to do … [Read more...]
Whip Up Your Favorite Southern Recipes in A Flash with Martha White® Baking Mixes
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of The J.M. Smucker Company. The opinions and text are all mine.Occasionally when I’m out and about I stop at Kroger…Okay I stop there all the time. Once I was there three times in one day. The greatest part about having a Kroger so close to home is that I can run out and grab things when they are forgotten or … [Read more...]
Snapple® Straight Up Tea™ is Straight Up Delicious Any Way You Drink It!
Snapple’s newest product is called Straight Up Tea™. It makes sense because there are no fruity flavors, no mixes or twists; this is fresh brewed tea sweetened to three levels with real sugar. No nonsense, straight up. You can choose from three levels of sweetness; Unsweetened which has 0 calories and no sugar added, Sorta Sweet which has a bit of sugar and 90 calories per … [Read more...]
Tips for Choosing the Best Electric Tea Kettles
My mom is a huge tea fan. She usually drinks a green tea after dinner. She says that it's her way to digest the meal. As a regular tea drinker, she cannot live without her electric tea kettle. It really does make her life easier. My dad got one for her few years ago and she swears it's the best Christmas gift ever. Although I think the all-inclusive vacation he surprised her … [Read more...]
7 Things That Just Taste Better with TruMoo Chocolate Milk #NationalChocolateMilkDay
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of TruMoo Milk. All opinions are 100% mine.Smoothies: Use TruMoo Chocolate milk in your fruit smoothies instead of white milk for a fun “chocolate-covered” flavor! It’s amazing with strawberries and raspberries!Parfaits: Another fun way to get creative with TruMoo Chocolate Milk and pudding: make parfaits! Cut up pieces … [Read more...]
Tropicana Farmstand Tropical Green Helped This Picky Eater Get More Veggies #FarmstandGreen
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Tropicana Farmstand. All opinions are 100% mine.Got a picky eater? I have a new secret weapon: Tropicana Farmstand Tropical Green juice! How do I know it works? Because I'm a picky eater myself! Funny story- I was actually a vegetarian for almost 20 years, but never ate a vegetable. My taste buds have grown a bit and … [Read more...]
V8 Protein Gives You the Boost You Need to Face the Day #v8protein
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of V8 Protein. All opinions are 100% mine.With the winter dragging out and my energy levels at an all-time low lately, I've been searching for something fast and easy to give me the boost I need to make it through the day. I've never been much of a breakfast eater. Oh, don't get me wrong, I LOVE breakfast foods! Just not … [Read more...]
Satisfy Your Sweet Cravings with Juicy Fruit Gum with Starburst Flavors
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Wrigley Jr. Company for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine.I have a conundrum: I get major sweet cravings, but I’m really trying to lay off the candy. It’s not for a resolution or anything, I’m not exactly good with those. I’m just trying to limit my sugar intake and eat better overall to set a good example for my … [Read more...]
15-Minute Mama Mancini’s Meatball Parmesan Wrap Recipe
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Mama Mancini’s Original Family Recipes. All opinions are 100% mine.Need an easy meal for those rushed nights when everyone is going in different directions? How about those times when the house is a little too quiet and you find yourself eating alone? Rather than heating up another processed dinner, why not make a real … [Read more...]
Give Fast Food a Makeover with Ore-Ida® #oreidamom
If your family loves the taste of fast food, but you're not quite thrilled about all the fat, calories and other junk you find in it, then give it a makeover! It seems these days my son only wants to eat food that comes in a bag handed to us out of a window. Not exactly healthy eating, right? See, my son gets his pickiness from me, although I think he's even worse than I ever … [Read more...]
Still Loving my Kraft Keurig®* Compatible Pods #KraftMeACoffee
Last month, I told you all about the new Kraft Keurig®* Compatible Pods and how delicious they were! If you recall, my favorite flavor is the Gevalia Keurig®*Compatible Pods. That’s still my favorite! It’s rich and never bitter, so you get a great cup of full-bodied coffee right down to the last sip. It’s coffee the Swedish way! I love that it’s available in both Dark House … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Use Frozen Foods in Healthy Meals
This post brought to you by American Frozen Foods Institute and the Frozen Food Roundtable. All opinions are 100% mine.At OurFamilyWorld, we love focusing on easy healthy recipes for families. We strongly believe that anyone can make a healthy meal if you have the right ingredients. While we use a lot of fresh foods in our recipes, frozen foods also play an important role, … [Read more...]
Spice Up Your Salads with Blue Dragon #bluedragonmom
I’ve been using Blue Dragon products to get a taste of how Easy the East is for a few months now, and I have to say I’m impressed! If you recall, during Chinese New Year, I whipped up an amazing Chili Coconut Stir Fry to celebrate with friends and family. It was a huge hit! Since then, I’ve been trying Blue Dragon in other recipes and my weekly meal planning.Blue Dragon … [Read more...]
Chocolate & Marshmallow TruMoo: It’s Like Drinking a S’more! + Giveaway! #TruMoo
This post is brought to you by TruMoo. All opinions are our own.I've always been really lucky because my son, Jacob, loves milk. He's been a milk fan since he was old enough to drink it! For a long time, he was quite content drinking plain white milk. Then one day, my mom decided to introduce him to chocolate milk. Well, that was pretty much that! Now he only drinks white … [Read more...]
Healthy Snacking Made Fun with Pistachios #PistachioHealth
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of the Pistachio Health Institute. Learn how we use pistachios for healthy snacking!I'm really trying to eat healthier this year. I try to incorporate as many easy healthy recipes into my week as possible, at least for breakfast and dinner. In between, though, things get a little more complicated. Between my son's school … [Read more...]
Easy Chicken Dinner Meal: Broccoli and Chicken Casserole
I am participating in the Chicken Farmers of Canada campaign to bring you an easy chicken dinner meal. I received special perks in exchange for my participation in this campaign. The opinions on this blog are my own.I have to admit something: I have never decorated a holiday table! It was always my husband’s favorite thing to do! My decorations skills lack creativity (per … [Read more...]
Get Your Oven Ready for the Holidays with EASY-OFF® Fume Free Oven Cleaner #easyoff
This post is brought to you by EASY-OFF® Oven Cleaner. All opinions are our own.I have a confession to make: I’ve never cleaned an oven! Ever. I mean, sure, I’ve wiped up spills here and there when they happened, but I never really went through the whole process of actually deep cleaning an oven. My mom has always done it in the past. Since we’re hosting Thanksgiving at our … [Read more...]
I Can’t Believe I Baked without Butter! #CookwithSpreads
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Unilever. My opinions on I Can't Believe It's Not Butter! and baking without butter are my own. … [Read more...]
Cheerios Turns an Old Classic into a New Hit! #HNCHeartyOatCrunch
Cheerios has been a mainstay in our house for generations. That crunchy, delicious little "o" helps make healthy mornings a whole lot easier when the family is trying to rush out the door! While we're all fans of the classic, we're pretty excited that Cheerios is unleashing a brand new, exciting flavor on June 24th! Honey Nut Cheerios Hearty Oat Crunch gives you that same honey … [Read more...]
I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter! Makes Recipe Brainstorming Easy #CookwithSpreads
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Unilever. As always, all opinions are our own. This is the first post in our great three-part series about cooking I Can't Believe It's Not Butter.I have a confession to make: I am a recipe hoarder. Yes, that's right, a complete and total "collect thousands of recipes that I'll never actually have time to make and line … [Read more...]
Fibre 1 & Nature Valley : Healthy summer snacks on the go
As a busy mom of two, I am always on the go: driving to extracurricular activities, play dates, grocery shopping! I try to have healthy summer snacks available during these errands but it is not always easy! It is too hot to toss in some cucumbers or carrots or any other fresh snack in your purse! By the time you have that craving they turned bad. I end up eating … [Read more...]
New Rubbermaid Lunch Box Kits Review
Last week, I received the new Rubbermaid Lunch box Sandwich kit and Lunch Box Salad Kit. The packaging is very clever. Every container either fits inside of or snaps into another container. These containers will be perfect to use for my family lunches, picnics or any outdoor outing where the kids might need a snack. The flexibility in the variety of sizes and shapes suits a … [Read more...]
Rubbermaid Filter Fresh Water bottle Review
I have used a water filter pitcher for few years now. I love it because it is easy to use and it makes the tap water taste so good and fresh. It is also eco-friendly, as you don’t need to buy bottled water anymore. The only problem is that I can’t put it in my purse when I go on a bike ride or shopping. It is too large. Each time, I had to fill a reusable water bottle with … [Read more...]
Finish Revolution Challenge: No more scrubbing and rinsing!
The kids were really spoiled at Easter: they had great gifts and lots of chocolate bunnies. I usually let them treat themselves with those sweet delicacies during the weekend. They could not finish all their stock and I did not want them to. My kids know all the possible hiding places at home so I had to recycle the leftovers otherwise they will become sick.Since they like … [Read more...]
Food review: Life Choices food of Canada
Recently I had the pleasure of choosing a product for the purpose of doing a food review. And was introduced for the first time, to a Canadian Food Company called Life Choices. Are you like me? I have many days filled with worry about what my family is eating. My husband asked me to choose one of his favorite dinner items: breaded chicken burgers. I tend to buy chicken burgers … [Read more...]