With a quick pickling process, these Garlic Ginger Carrot and Cucumber Quick Pickles are easy to make and have a lovely Asian-inspired flavor. An news alert appeared in my inbox yesterday. It included several new articles on how super hero characters are being used to get kids to eat more vegetables and fruits. “A Clever Way to…
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New on Maine Course: Oil and Vinegar Coleslaw
Did you know that I write a weekly newspaper column for The Bangor Daily News called Maine Course? In this week’s column, I share a recipe for Oil and Vinegar Coleslaw. Since 2014, I’ve written a weekly newspaper column about food and life for the Bangor Daily News. It’s called Maine Course (aptly named by my brother),…
Garlic Dill Chicken Sliders with Lettuce and Tomato
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Martin’s Famous Potato Rolls and Bread for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. A flavorful garlic, dill and white wine vinegar marinade gives chicken breasts big flavor for these Garlic Dill Chicken Sliders with Lettuce and Tomato. “Are those potato rolls?” my daughter asked…
New on Maine Course: Dill Quick Pickles
Did you know that I write a weekly newspaper column for The Bangor Daily News called Maine Course? In this week’s column, I share a recipe for Dill Quick Pickles. Since 2014, I’ve written a weekly newspaper column about food and life for the Bangor Daily News. It’s called Maine Course (aptly named by my brother), and appears…
Sweet Potato Salad with Pancetta and Red Onions
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of The Marzetti® Brand for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. Dressed with vinaigrette and dotted with meaty pancetta and vibrant red onions, this Sweet Potato Salad is perfect for summer picnics and gatherings. The shorts are back in the rotation. The school year is…
Mango Strawberry Salsa Recipe
A mild fruity salsa, perfect for summertime dipping, this Mango Strawberry Salsa recipe is quick, easy and fun. The field days have been played. The desks have been cleaned out … well, my daughter’s has at least. And the final tests have been taken. We’re on the cusp of summer vacation here, and I cannot…
Grape, Roasted Squash and Blue Cheese Salad
Sweet grapes and roasted butternut squash combine with meaty walnuts and pungent blue cheese in this satisfying salad recipe. This post is sponsored by Grapes from California, but all opinions are my own. Growing up, we almost always had grapes in our house. My grandmother loved snacking on them, and — as a result — I often did too….
Lemon Parsley Pasta Salad
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #SimplySpecialMeals #CollectiveBias Looking for an easy, flavorful side dish? Lemon Parsley Pasta Salad is flavored with tart citrus and filled with veggie goodness. When I was a little girl, my grandmother one summer introduced our family to chicken…
Quick and Easy Chicken Pizza Wraps
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Tyson. The opinions and text are all mine. What’s for dinner? These Quick and Easy Chicken Pizza Wraps take minutes to whip up and are filled with big pizza flavor. Easy and tasty! When Will met his fifth grade teacher at a school open…
Spicy Chipotle Sweet Potato Salad
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #VivaLaMorena #CollectiveBias Forget basic salads. Spicy Chipotle Sweet Potato Salad is a step outside the ordinary with a rich, spicy dressing and sweet potatoes. Perfect for summer. Mother Nature has shouted loud and clear that summer isn’t over…
