Karen’s Opinion

There is a big difference in ice cream, as far as I am concerned. I love Atz and Glover’s brands when I go to an ice cream stand. When I go to the grocery, I prefer Breyers. Schwan ice cream is yummy too.

This is the recipe I use when I make home made ice cream.

Beat 6 eggs until thoroughly mixed
Add:
1 3 oz box vanilla instant pudding
1 can Eagle Brand milk
1 can milnot
dash of salt
1 cup of sugar
2 tsp vanilla

Pour into metal container of ice cream freezer. Add milk to the fill line, about 3/4 full. Mix until mixer will turn no more!

This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of PBM Products. All opinions are 100% mine.

I wanted to give everyone a sort of “Heads Up” on the new design of Bright Beginnings formula. When I hear of a terrific product, I want to share and I would hate for anyone to miss out because they are looking for a particular colored label, etc.

Bright Beginnings has a new label that is, um very bright! LOL I think it is attractive and has all the important information written clearly on the front so you can make an informed choice on which formula is best for your baby. While breast is the best, Bright Beginnings satisfies the unique nutritional needs of growing infants. Bright Beginnings meets all FDA standards and the recommendations of the World Health Organization for DHA and ARA.

As more moms find that, because of the FDA standards, all formula contains the same components. That means you can rest assured that you are buying the best formula when you buy Bright Beginnings even if it is not the most expensive brand. That means you can use your savings to buy diapers or pay for a dinner out for you and your hubby.

I recently discovered the convenience of ordering Bright Beginnings available at diapers.com. If you are a first time buyer at Diapers.com you can get a discount of $5 when you use the code “NEW5?. All customers receive free shipping on orders over $49.00 so stock up when ordering!

This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Mission Foods. All opinions are 100% mine.

One of the things I enjoy most when my kids visit is that they love to cook. We had homemade pizza last night! I am going to be so sad when the kids have to go back to their homes.

I have found a wonderful website, Mission Menus, that is spurring me to get cooking. I have been searching for recipes that are low in cholesterol because of my recent diagnosis. Mission Flour Tortillas contain 0 grams Trans fat per serving and are cholesterol free! The website offers recipes for quick & easy, budget-friendly meals for $10! Don’t these flautas look yummy?

Mission Menus is inviting you to submit your own budget friendly recipes during their Mission Menus Challenge. You have until August 9th to enter your recipe for a chance to compete in a cook-off in Los Angeles and win a $10,000 dream kitchen makeover! They are giving away weekly prizes as well.

The types of recipes submitted must:
• Include Mission Flour Tortillas
• Be original
• Feed a family of five for $10 or less

Sounds easy enough to me, how about you?

I also think it is pretty sweet that Mission Foods supports Share Our Strength, the leading national organization committed to ending childhood hunger in America. You can find out how you can help by visiting the Mission Menus Challenge website.

My sister made the most delicious apple dumplings when she was visiting a few weeks ago. My daughter bought all the ingredients and I hope she makes them tonight! When my sister said that these were “so good”, I said I would let her know if I agreed. After tasting them, I have to agree. They are yummy and better yet, so easy to make.

Apple Dumplings
Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 45 Minutes

Ready In: 1 Hour 5 Minutes
Servings: 16

Ingredients:
2 large Granny Smith apples, peeled and
cored
2 (10 ounce) cans refrigerated crescent
roll dough
1 cup butter

1 1/2 cups white sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle Mountain
Dew ™
Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
2. Cut each apple into 8 wedges and set aside. Separate the crescent roll dough into triangles. Roll each apple wedge in crescent roll dough starting at the smallest end. Pinch to seal and place in the baking dish.
3. Melt butter in a small saucepan and stir in the sugar and cinnamon. Pour over the apple dumplings. Pour Mountain Dew™ over the dumplings.
4. Bake for 35 to 45 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden brown.

These are not the huge dumplings that make you feel guilty when you eat the whole thing. They are just the right size. A pan of these would be great to take to a potluck dinner.

This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Freschetta. All opinions are 100% mine.

I cannot believe that I am hungry but I always get hungry for a good snack when I watch television in the evening. The reason I should not be hungry is because we ate a late lunch at Amish Acres this afternoon. Amish Acres serves what they call the Trasher’s Dinner. It is a huge meal complete with ham, fried chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy and so on. I should not have to eat for a week!

Reality strikes and I am ready for a Freschetta FlatBread Pizza. Have you ever tried one? OMG! They are the most delicious pizza. They are made with Naturally Rising dough that is kneaded and rolled so it rises like fresh-baked bread in your oven. Then they add all natural cheeses, not that plastic tasting stuff that so many processed pizzas are made from. Next comes my favorite part, real, ripe tomatoes. Choose from Zesty Italian, Roasted Garlic and Spinach, Pepperoni or 5-Cheese and have yourself a wonderful thin crusted pizza.

Be sure to check out Freschetta’s website to see all the wonderful products they have. While you are there, get a coupon for $1 off your purchase of Freschetta Pizza.