Switching from Cascade, to… Cascade #MyPlatinum

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One thing I am particularly fussy about is automatic dish washing detergent. Little is more annoying in the kitchen, than opening up the door on a freshly washed load of dishes only to find out the job has not been properly done and crusty gunk is now firmly adhered to the contents. To avoid this, my standard choice to use in my dishwasher is Cascade powder. I’ve cheated on my Cascade and tried other brands here and there, but always go back. They just don’t get the job done as well. This is why I’m happy to announce my participation in Cascade’s “My Platinum” Ambassador Program…

Shrimp & Summer Squash Spring Rolls

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These low-carb Shrimp & Summer Squash Spring Rolls are a refreshing summer dish perfect for a light meal or appetizer course. I have to admit it, the catalyst of this recipe was a junky piece of kitchen equipment.  There I was this afternoon with two lovely little yellow summer squash.  I had it in my [...]

An Indecisive Cook Shops with Cranky Child #CookwithSpreads

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…I am going to be making a recipe for the campaign, but haven’t figured out what I want to make yet. Sometimes I get inspired in the store, but quickly realized that wasn’t going to be the case today. My daughter was rapidly spiraling into Miss Cranky Pants mode. I knew going in that a 3rd store was pushing my luck, after a full day of school….

A Walk Though the Fires of Adversity, Brings the #GoodLife

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Sometimes, like the Phoenix of mythology, you have to walk through the fires of adversity to find your place of happiness.

Two years ago, I was not in a happy place at all…

Easy Lentil Recipe: Simple Stewed Lentils

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Do you need an easy lentil recipe?  This simple stewed lentils recipe is a flavorful vegetarian meal on it’s own, but pairs nicely with grilled meat and heartier fish like salmon as a side dish. It is also flexible, in that, a few more vegetables or some meat could easily be added to the simmering [...]

Pinbots: How to Recognize Them & Their Dangers

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Pinbots a Growing Problem on Pinterest As some of you know, I am very engaged with Pinterest. I have noticed a growing problem there,  the presence of more and more pinbots.  When I say pinbot, I’m referring to fake Pinterest accounts, which are likely at least partially automated.  I am not talking about real people [...]

A Challenge, a Meal, a Big Mess, the Clean-Up and Soft Hands

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I was recently asked to create a meal featuring the colors of the new Soft Touch line of dish soaps from Palmolive.  The food geek in me adores a challenge.  I had picked up a bottle of the Vitamin E version of the dish soap on sale about 2 weeks earlier, and like it a [...]

Artichoke Bean Dip with Sweet Onion Recipe

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 Artichoke Bean Dip with Sweet Onion As you can see below,  I bought a lot of artichokes last time I popped into our local discount store, so when I got home, I searched for a new recipe to use some in. I found an old Cooking Light recipe on their website for a Sweet Onion, [...]

Greek Chicken and Rice Cake Salad Recipe (Gluten-Free)

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I created this Greek Chicken and Rice Cake Salad recipe as part of the “Rice Cake Double Take” challenge, to celebrate the addition of three new rice cake flavors from  Lundberg Family Farms. Myself and several other bloggers, were sent the new Lundberg Rice Cake flavors, along with coupons for a mystery ingredient.  As someone [...]

Fully Functional Instagram App Now Available for Windows 8 Phones: Itsdagram Review

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You can now use Instagram on Windows 8 phones.  For those of us who work in social media (and those who are just addicted to sharing snapshots on Instagram), this was a huge stumbling block for the Windows 8 platform.  I know it has been a thorn on my side.  While I can’t stand Windows [...]