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Family-Friendly Summer Activities at San Diego Children's Discover Museum‏

2013-06-14T08:00:00.000-05:00

Hey San Diegans, So Cal and out of town visitors! Here's a great activity to check out when visiting or passing through North County!

San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum (SDCDM) is planning an exciting summer season for families. Now in its second year at the new facility (320 N. Broadway, Escondido, CA 92025) the museum has a new array of on-site activities, programs, and promotions that make SDCDM a top destination for families all summer long. Locals and visitors alike are encouraged to visit and experience the museum’s wide variety of new attractions starting this June.

New! Open Mondays and Increased Hours
As of June 1st, the SDCDM will be open seven days a week (no longer closed on Mondays), and increase the hours from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily.

Active Military & Veterans Get FREE Admission this Summer
From Memorial Day to Labor Day, SDCDM will be participating in the Blue Star Museums campaign—a collaboration among the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, The Department of Defense and more than 1,800 museums across America—to offer free admission to all active duty military personnel and their families. SDCDM is also offering free admission to all U.S. Military veterans and their families as a way to say thank you for their service to our country.

Summer Discovery Camp for Ages 5-8
Summer Discovery Camp will take place at SDCDM from June 17th through August 16th, allowing kids from age 5-8 opportunities to learn about science, arts, and world cultures outside of the classroom. This summer’s themes range from Imagination Creations, where campers explore work from famous artists and discover how creative you can be using different mediums, to Grossology, where campers explore the chemistry, biology, and environmental science behind all things “gross.” The cost for Discovery Camp is $175 per week for SDCDM members and $250 for non-members. For a full list of Discovery Camp themes and to register visit www.sdcdm.org.

KPBS Kids Workshops
Throughout the summer SDCDM will host a KPBS Kids Workshop from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. which will include engaging hands-on activities for children ages 3 and up to explore the many worlds of favorite childhood characters like Curious George, Cat in the Hat, Clifford and many more! Workshops and activities will take place at 10:15 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. and will last approximately a half hour to 45 minutes. KPBS Kids Workshop will take place June 8th, July 13th, and August 10th.

Beat the Summer Heat Inside or Outside
For families looking for a cool way to beat the summer heat, SDCDM invites them to its air-conditioned indoor exhibit area featuring exhibits such as wind tunnels showing kids how wind energy works, Kids Global Village encouraging children to learn about daily life in different cultures, building with Imagination Playground, early childhood development activities in the Toddler Tide Pool, and endless journeys of imagination on the Explorer Discovery Sailboat. Families can also play, relax, picnic, and enjoy the outdoors in the Children’s Discovery Garden.

For further details on San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum, visit: www.sdcdm.org.

I was offered complimentary tickets for my family to visit the San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum this summer, once we get settled into our new place. We are excited because it'll be close by. Please be sure to watch my instagram for photos of our visit. (I will repost some here as well)

SDCDM was founded as a non-profit organization in 2001 as Escondido Children's Museum, with the focus of learning through play and inspiring children from newborn to age 12 to learn about our world through exploration, imagination and experimentation. Admission costs at the new location are $6 per person, $3 for military and disabled and free for children 12 months and younger. Memberships, group discounts, birthday parties and spring and summer camps are available. San Diego Children's Discovery Museum is affiliated with the Association of Children's Museums.

*Disclosure* I wrote this review for "Mommy? I'm Hungry!" about San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum . The product(s) in this review were provided to me free of cost for the purpose of conducting my review. All opinions expressed in this review are my own. Product info and stock images if any are provided by PR or Co.

Mini Donuts: 100 Bite-Sized Donut Recipes to Sweeten Your "Hole" Day by Jessica Segarra

2013-02-21T18:08:00.000-06:00

Mini Donuts: 100 Bite-Sized Donut Recipes to Sweeten Your "Hole" Day by Jessica Segarra has a book to brighten your day! Yep, donuts not just for breakfast, anytime! She's got all the traditional faves we all like and some new fun flavors too. You'll find helpful step by step instructions and lots of recipes in Mini Donuts. What are your favorite donuts? Comment below and let me know!

Uh oh!! I could be in trouble here! This is the cutest book of mini donut recipes, and because I didn't want to be left out, I adapted the recipes we've tried so far to be gluten free. Oh my, they were good! So, if you happen to have a mini donut pan, or an electric donut maker or a big skillet to fry in, you're in luck and need to get yourself this recipe book.

apple fritters

The decisions on what to make were almost impossible! Well ok, I was limited since I could only fry them (I promise to get myself a donut pan, and when I do you can see updates on my Instagram & Facebook with hashtags #minidonuts #mommyimhungry). But gosh, fried? Oh well, I workout plus doing so helps manage my diabetes, so I can sneak a few mini donuts lol. I made her Dr Pepper Fried Mini Donut and Apple Fritter recipes.

To make them gluten free, I just subbed in a gluten free flour blend (from No Gluten, No Problem) and thankfully they turned out delicious!

GF Apple Fritters, nice & soft inside

I have many pages marked to make such as, snickerdoodle fried mini donuts, salted caramel mini donuts, my oldest would like these the winnie the pooh honey glazed fried mini donuts, glazed fried mini donuts, Mr. would love the reese's pb cup mini donuts, coconut lime mini donuts, chocolate bacon maple mini donuts...and there's so much more!

This book is available as hardcover and kindle edition in your bookstores and online. Please follow along with Jessica on her blog, The Novice Chef, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, she's real friendly! :)

Dr Pepper Fried Mini Donuts {gluten free}

*Disclosure* I wrote this review for "Mommy? I'm Hungry!" about Mini Donuts . The product(s) in this review were provided to me free of cost for the purpose of conducting my review. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and are not influenced by monetary compensation. Product info & stock images provided by PR or Co.

Swagbuck's 5th Birthday Swag Code Extravaganza 2/25!

2013-02-09T12:56:00.001-06:00

Swagbucks has some big things in store for their 5th Birthday this year - they're giving out five $1000 cash prizes and holding a HUGE Swag Code Extravaganza where you can earn 135 Swag Bucks worth of codes! There are also some huge games planned, and while the party doesn't happen until February 25th, on Monday the 11th you'll get more info, including how you can win one of those $1000 prizes!

Haven't joined Swagbucks yet? Click here to join and use the Swag Code 5THBIRTHDAY during registration - you'll start with 120 Swag Bucks instead of the usual 30. To date, I've earned 59,526 from using Swagbucks and you can too!

*Disclosure* I wrote this review for "Mommy? I'm Hungry!" about Swagbuck's blogger program. Info provided to me.

Shari’s Berries Chocolate Covered Strawberries

2013-01-24T08:00:00.000-06:00

Shari's Berries is a wonderful source for delicious edible gift giving gifts for whatever the occasion. They offer chocolate dipped strawberries, cookies, pretzels, cakes, apples, gift baskets and more. Their strawberries are some of the largest on the market, and these are BIG strawberries too. Ordering online through their website is very easy and they even offer coupon discounts as well as fast shipping to ensure your berries arrive fresh. Valentine's Day is coming up, perhaps have a look at what they have to offer for your sweetie!

We reviewed the Gourmet Dipped Fancy Strawberries found here which has strawberries dipped in milk chocolate with chopped almonds, dipped in dark chocolate with chocolate chips and dipped in white chocolate with dark chocolate swizzles. They arrived safe and sound in a styrofoam cooler/box with a freezer cold pack and extra foam padding on top of the strawberries. Each strawberry lays on a protective tissue to catch any little juice that may leak from the berries. Each berry is dipped fully into chocolate, leaves were cut off, so they do not look quite the same as on the website, though very delicious still. Our berries were sweet, ripe and juicy, and the chocolates were delicious though a little messy as you took a bite it would crumble off the berry.

hmm, which one do I want?

yum!

*Disclosure* I wrote this review for "Mommy? I'm Hungry!" about Shari's Berries. I was given the chance to review a complimentary product from Berries.com with a gift card. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and are not influenced by monetary compensation. Product info & stock images provided by PR or Co.

Cooking with Love: Comfort Food That Hugs You by Carla Hall Cookbook Review

2013-01-23T15:47:00.000-06:00

Chef Carla Hall was voted Fan Favorite of the 2011 Top Chef All-Stars season. Hall now co-hosts ABC’s daily lifestyle series The Chew. Hall believes that the only way you can make memorable and nourishing food is to cook it from the heart.

From country classics with a fresh spin like Country Greens and Chicken Pot Pie to simple, savory dishes like Rustic Mushroom Tart and Curried Beef Dumplings, to very special dessert offerings such as Butterscotch Mousse with Vanilla Salt served in Almond Tuiles. COOKING WITH LOVE has something for everyone with Hall’s beautiful, delicious, easy, and affordable recipes that revolutionize comfort food in healthful and surprising ways. And her enthusiasm for her work is evident from the first page and the fun “Catering Like Carla” tips that are peppered throughout. Comfort food has never tasted so good!

For my review I decided I'd make a dinner menu from her book. Chicken, potatoes and carrots a nice Sunday dinner. Everything was delicious and I'll be adding the potatoes to our meals more often.

Sunday Roast Chicken, page 100

This recipe had brine of brown sugar and water. Whole chicken, garlic, lemon zest, thyme, butter, lemon, white wine and pepper. I roasted it at my normal roast time (450' 40 mins, then 350' 40 mins), it was delicious.

brining in my crock dish

Smashed Herbed Potatoes, page 97
These were fantastic! I'll be making these again for sure. The whole new baby potatoes are cooked in the seasoned onion broth, lightly smashed (not whipped up, but smashed with the bottom of a cup just until they break open) then cooked again with some butter and more seasoning. YUM!

smash with a small jar, just until they burst open

Roasted Carrots, page 101
This recipe called for the baby carrots with the green tops and are like 5" long, but I just used regular cut up carrots. These were tossed in olive oil, kosher salt, garlic, thyme then roasted and drizzled with a cider vinegar and honey mixture.

ready to eat

*Disclosure* I wrote this review for "Mommy? I'm Hungry!" about Cooking with Love. The product(s) in this review were provided to me free of cost for the purpose of conducting my review. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and are not influenced by monetary compensation. Product info & stock images provided by PR or Co.

Cooking Italian with the Cake Boss Cookbook Review

2013-01-18T13:00:00.003-06:00

Cooking Italian with the Cake Boss: Family Favorites as Only Buddy Can Serve Them Up, introduces 100 of Buddy’s delicious, essential Italian-American recipes from his grandmother’s secret dishes to his personal specialties he makes for his own children with signature touches that make everyday meals into memorable family events. Buddy says, "Food is love, and my favorite family moments involve meals just like the ones I'm sharing here.”

Cooking Italian with the Cake Boss will allow anyone to become the boss of their own kitchen even novice cooks will be able to whip up a tasty and complete meal, from appetizers like stuffed artichokes to satisfying, signature entrees like Grandma Madeline’s Sausage Lasagna or a classic potato gnocchi, family-style. And of course there will be Buddy’s famous “Sunday Gravy” recipe that he’s justifiably proud of (aka tomato sauce) and some brand-new desserts, including an easy chocolate mousse perfect for bringing to parties.

With tips passed down through generations to make Italian favorites even more delicious, along with clear techniques and step-by-step color photos, COOKING ITALIAN WITH THE CAKE BOSS shows that this Cake Boss knows how to bring families together through food. And as he’s working with you on these delicious recipes, he’s telling more stories about himself and his clan’s memorable moments in the kitchen, making you feel like part of the famiglia.

About the Author
Buddy Valastro, owner of Carlo’s Bake Shop in Hoboken, New Jersey is the author of the New York Times bestsellers, Cake Boss and Baking with the Cake Boss, and star of the hit TLC series, Cake Boss and Next Great Baker. He lives in New Jersey with his wife and four children.

Potato Gnocchi and Mushroom Sauce

We've all probably watched his show Cake Boss, along with his family being on the show, make you feel like you're there with them. Well now you can eat like them too with this cookbook. He's got Appetizers like Bruschetta, Stuffed Mushrooms and Fried Calamari, Salads like Panzanella and Seafood Salad. Pizzas, breads and sandwiches. Soups, pastas and risottos to main courses like Seafood Fra Diavolo, Osso Buco and Steak Pizzaiola and don't forget Desserts of all sorts! This book is full of photos, recipes, tips and more.

I made his Pizza Sauce & Pizza Margherita on a gluten free crust for a review. This sauce is quite easy, and has a bright flavor to it. I added some fresh mozzarella and basil from my garden for a wonderful lunch.

Pizza sauce ready for use

Pizza Sauce & Pizza Margherita, on a gluten free crust

*Disclosure* I wrote this review for "Mommy? I'm Hungry!" about Cooking Italian with the Cake Boss . The product(s) in this review were provided to me free of cost for the purpose of conducting my review. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and are not influenced by monetary compensation. Product info & stock images provided by PR or Co.

Alexia Foods: Alexia Multi-Grain Onion Rings and Alexia House-Cut Julienne Fries Review

2013-01-14T20:48:00.001-06:00

There are two new gourmet-inspired side dishes from all-natural food company Alexia Foods in stores now: Alexia Multi-Grain Onion Rings and Alexia House-Cut Julienne Fries.

Alexia Multi-Grain Onion Rings offer a delicious combination of sweet Spanish onions and flavorful multi-grain breading made from natural whole wheat flour, brown rice and corn flour. These crispy, golden onion rings add a burst of gourmet flavor to any meal and work well served next to a homemade dip like a spicy mole ketchup with chipotle pepper or with the homemade ketchup I make.

Alexia House-Cut Julienne Fries are made using just five simple, natural ingredients: farm-fresh potatoes cut with the skin on, canola oil, sea salt, apple juice concentrate and citric acid. Topped with a light dusting of sea salt for a touch of gourmet flavor.

Each premium new product is made from the finest natural ingredients and prepared in the oven in around 20 minutes or so.

Alexia Multi-Grain Onion Rings had wheat flour in them so I could not try them. I can say how amazing they smelled as the baked, mmm. My family enjoyed them alongside their burgers with ketchup I made, they loved the sweet onions in them.

The Alexia House-Cut Julienne Fries I did try out and liked them. They came out cripsy on the outside and fluffy inside, pretty yum! I liked them with this Homemade Ketchup recipe.

*Disclosure* I wrote this review for "Mommy? I'm Hungry!" about Alexia Foods . The product(s) in this review were provided to me free of cost for the purpose of conducting my review. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and are not influenced by monetary compensation. Product info & stock images provided by PR or Co.

#SimpleSurvivalKit Goodie Box

2012-12-20T14:06:00.002-06:00

Sometime ago, I was sent a goodie box full of wonderful products for a #simplesurvivalkit. Goodies included were Food Should Taste Good chips in my fave sweet potato and chocolate flavors, Justin’s peanut butter cups (my new fave!), SmartWool socks, Larabars, Sprout Wellness Basics lip balm, Little Ducks Organics apple and banana fruit snacks and Teatulia teas. I am so sorry, I really forget what the purpose of this goodie box was and I can't find anything in my emails about reviewing them but I know that other bloggers received it also. So thank you companies for the #simplesurvivalkit everything is wonderful!

*Disclosure* I wrote this review for "Mommy? I'm Hungry!" about #simplesurvivalkit. The product(s) in this post were provided to me free of cost.. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and are not influenced by monetary compensation. Product info & stock images if any, provided by PR or Co.

SunRidge Farms: National Cashew Day

2012-11-24T16:29:00.001-06:00

November 22 wasn't just Turkey Day this year, did you know that this food-filled holiday also was National Cashew Day? On our snack table for Thanksgiving guests I layed out delicious and nutritious, protein-packed cashews.

Not only do cashews have a much lower fat content than most other nuts, about 75 percent of their fat is unsaturated fatty acids, but also much of the fat is oleic acid - the same heart-healthy fatty acid found in oliveoil. What’s more, cashews naturally contain a significant amount of several essential minerals and enzymes that are necessary for important physiological and chemical reactions in the body, such as copper, magnesium and manganese, amongst a host of several other nutrients.

On National Cashew Day, we munched the below premium cashews from SunRidge Farms:

· Organic Roasted and Salted Cashews – USDA- certified organic whole cashews are roasted to perfection in-house, then lightly tossed with sea salt.

· Thai Curry Roasted Cashews – Lightly roasted whole cashews are tossed with the exotic spices cumin, turmeric, paprika, and cayenne pepper.

· Sea Salt& Pepper Cashews – All natural, whole cashews are batch roasted in house and then tossed with sea salt and cracked black pepper.

I saved the Thai Curry Roasted Cashews for us later on, heehee. I loved them, but too many can get spicy. The Black Pepper Cashews weren't over powering with pepper, they were nice as well. As always the regular ones are always a hit.

*Disclosure* I wrote this review for "Mommy? I'm Hungry!" about SunRidge Farms. The product(s) in this review were provided to me free of cost for the purpose of conducting my review. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and are not influenced by monetary compensation. Product info & stock images provided by PR or Co.

No Blogging...

2012-11-24T11:29:00.003-06:00

Blogging will be hold until we can get my puter fixed. :/

Tate's Bake Shop Baking for Friends by Kathleen King Review & Contest

2012-11-17T13:16:00.002-06:00

Kathleen King, the creator of Tate’s Bake Shop, recently released her third cookbook Baking for Friends. In this new cookbook she shares over 125 delicious recipes for more of her favorite baked goods, including some gluten free recipes because she loves to share her goodies with friends who have dietary restrictions so they an enjoy dessert time too.

Some of Kathleen's favorites in this book include Maple Bacon and Date Scones, Chocolate Blood Orange Marble Cake, Heart Healthy Chocolate Pie and mine would probably be the Gluten free Chocolate Crinkles, Gluten free Chocolate Raspberry Tart and Gluten free Spice Cake.

In celebration of the highly anticipated release, they've partnered with KitchenAid to sponsor a Baking for Friends Bake-Off on Facebook. Join the Baking for Friends Bake-Off contest on the Tate’s Bake Shop Facebook Page by clicking HERE. Put your own spin on one of Kathleen’s recipes, then supply a photo/recipe for a chance to win $1,000 or a KitchenAid Artisan series stand mixer. Contest ends November 23, 2012 @ 11:59 pm (EST).

As a treat, here is a discount code to purchase the book for only $19.95, use this code BAKEOFF in checkout.

Please follow along with Tates on Facebook and KitchenAid on Facebook.

In this book, Kathleen offers her tips for saving time in the kitchen, such as toasting nuts the day before, make and freeze the streusel ahead of time. Rolled out pie dough can be frozen right in the pie dish (and chilled dough bakes better too! I may do this tip for the Holidays).

For my recipe review of this Baking with Friends, I made my family her Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies and later turned them into Pumpkin Ice Cream Sandwiched Cookies. They loved them!

These cookies have a soft cake like texture.

*Disclosure* I wrote this review for "Mommy? I'm Hungry!" about Tate's Bake Shop Baking for Friends. The product(s) in this review were provided to me free of cost for the purpose of conducting my review. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and are not influenced by monetary compensation. Product info & stock images provided by PR or Co.

Archer Farms Freeze Dried Snacks & New Lunch Box Ideas

2012-11-08T20:55:00.001-06:00

I wanted to share some fresh recipes and on-the-go snacks sure to give kids and adult’s lunchboxes a makeover this fall. Favorite flavors in fun new forms, like Market Pantry Turkey ‘n Cheese Sushi Style and Market Pantry Stuffed “Lun-shell”ables (Hawaiian Shells), will brighten your lunch box. For downloadable recipe cards and mealtime inspirations (including quick, easy dinners), check out the new Target Grocery Look Book.

Market Pantry Stuffed “Lun-shell”ables (Hawaiian Shells)Makes 6 shells

What You’ll Need:
6 Market Pantry jumbo pasta shells, cooked and cooled as directed
2 teaspoons Market Pantry canola oil
½ cup ¼-inch cubes Market Pantry boneless ham
¼ cup Market Pantry pineapple tidbits, cut into thirds
¼ cup ¼-inch cubes Market Pantry Monterey Jack cheese
2 tablespoons Market Pantry honey mustard dressing
2 tablespoons Market Pantry light mayonnaise

What You’ll Do:
1. Prepare shells according to package directions.
2. Rinse in cold water; drain thoroughly.
3. Toss shells with canola oil.
4. Store (tightly covered) in the refrigerator until ready to stuff.
5. When ready to stuff, combine all ingredients except shells in medium bowl.
6. Spoon ham mixture into shells.
7. Chill until ready to serve.

We were sent some great snacks for our snack time at school:
Archer Farms Freeze-Dried Banana Slices
Archer Farms Freeze-Dried Pineapple Wedges
Archer Farms Monster Trail Mix

Archer Farms Freeze Dried Fruit in Banana Slices and Cinnamon Apple Slices ($3.49 each or $7.99 for multipacks)

These are great fruit ideas for the lunch box since they won't turn mushy or leave other items in the bag soggy. We loved these and as usual they don't last long around here.

*Disclosure* I wrote this review for "Mommy? I'm Hungry!" about Archer Farms. The product(s) in this review were provided to me free of cost for the purpose of conducting my review. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and are not influenced by monetary compensation. Product info & stock images provided by PR or Co.

G.H. Cretors Chicago Mix Popped Corn

2012-11-02T16:45:00.001-05:00

Are you all candied out? GH Cretors Chicago Mix is a nice change of snacks. Combining cheese corn and caramel corn in the same bag, this popcorn combo offers delicious hits of sweet, salty, crunchy and cheesy in every bite. The caramel corn is made the old fashioned way: by hand, in copper kettles. Cane sugar, brown rice syrup (a non-GMO alternative to corn syrup with a lower glycemic impact) and real butter is heated over a flame and then stirred slowly by hand to develop its rich complex flavor and crunch. For the cheese corn, real cheddar cheese is melted in special kettles and then gently mixed with locally-grown, air-popped corn. The result is a perfect combination of tastes, two-cheese to one-caramel in every bag. And, this treat is all natural and completely free of GMO’s, artificial colors, flavors, and preservatives!

GH Cretors sent us a great package of their delicious big fluffy popped corn to review. Five flavors we all enjoyed were:

-Chicago Mix
-Just the Cheese Corn
-Just the Caramel Corn
-Kettlecorn
-Caramel Nut Crunch

G.H. Cretors’ Chicago Mix is currently available at select natural food and mainstream grocery stores across the country for an SRP of $3.99 per 6.5oz bag. All GH Cretors flavors are available for purchase online at amazon.com.

GH Cretors wants to help parents transition their kids from candy to more healthy snacks once the indulgence of Halloween is over.

So, for two weeks after the annual stuff-your-face-with-candy night of stomach aches (Nov 1-17), GH Cretors is offering 10% off any online order for their Facebook fans.

With a lineup of Chicago Mix, caramel, cheddar and kettle corn, G.H. Cretors keeps to tradition by making its popped corn the good old fashioned way (by hand in copper kettles) and adds a new healthy twist, making its snacks completely free of GMO’s, artificial colors or flavors.

Simply “Like” them on Facebook and enter your email address to receive the discount code. We hope you’ll treat yourself to a snack, or perhaps share the offer with your readers if you have a chance.

Ps. at the end of the two weeks, one winner will also receive a complimentary variety pack of GH Cretors.

*Disclosure* I wrote this review for "Mommy? I'm Hungry!" about G.H. Cretors. The product(s) in this review were provided to me free of cost for the purpose of conducting my review. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and are not influenced by monetary compensation. Product info & stock images provided by PR or Co.

Bitsy's Brainfood Snacks Review

2012-10-25T17:51:00.002-05:00

Bitsy’s Brainfood introduces the world’s first smart snack for kids. Designed as delicious treats to nurture kids’ bodies, minds and imaginations, Bitsy’s Brainfood is a tasty and nutritious snack that provides healthy and wholesome ingredients in appealing flavor combinations. Bitsy’s Brainfood encourages children to crave the right foods and makes learning fun with letter shaped cookies and a collectible sticker from Bitsy’s wacky superfood alphabet characters included in each box. Boxes have fun suggestions on how to make snack time learning time by encouraging creative play with the letters and stickers.

Each tasty bite of Bitsy's Brainfood contains a "bitsy" of nutrients to help support kids' growing bodies and brains. Fun combinations of kid favorite flavors include Zucchini Gingerbread Carrot, Orange Chocolate Beet, Lemon Broccoli and Sweet Potato Oatmeal Raisin.

Key Benefits
· Excellent source of Omega 3 DHA, Vitamins A, B 12, B6, D3 and Folic Acid
· Good source of iron and calcium
· No GMO’s

Bitsy’s Brainfood products are available for $2.49 at retailers nationwide.

About EduFoods, LLC
EduFoods, LLC. was founded by Alexandra Buckley Voris and Maggie Jones Patton, two new moms who shared a simple belief —healthy bodies and healthy minds are connected, and learning to eat smart should be fun. Bitsy’s Brainfood is EduFoods’ first product to market, a mega delicious and ultra-nutritious line of Smart Snacks. Whimsical and relatable characters Bitsy, Buck and Baxter know that eating smart and actually being smart go hand in hand. With Bitsy’s Brainfood, snack time is smart time and more nourishing than ever!

For additional information on Bitsy’s Brainfood, please visit www.bitsysbrainfood.com. Follow along on Facebook and Twitter.

I was a little curious as to what my kids would think of these. SO, I sort of didn't tell them exactly what flavors there were. Though they love broccoli and sweet potatoes I wanted to see if they'd be able to taste it. Guess they had no clue! Since I wasn't able to taste these (they have wheat in them) I did smell them and boy do those Lemon Broccoli snacks smell like a lemon cooler cookie! The Sweet Potato Oatmeal Raisin snacks were like a spice cookie. They loved them!

*Disclosure* I wrote this review for "Mommy? I'm Hungry!" about Bitsy’s Brainfood. The product(s) in this review were provided to me free of cost for the purpose of conducting my review. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and are not influenced by monetary compensation. Product info & stock images provided by PR or Co.

On The Night You Were Born by Nancy Tillman, Book & CD Set Review

2012-10-25T15:14:00.003-05:00

On The Night You Were Born Book and CD Set By Nancy Tillman, read by Orlagh Cassidy.
A combined visual and audio presentation of the beautiful and poignant celebration
of the birth and worth of every child.

And none of the ladybugs flew away.

On the night you were born,
the moon smiled with such wonder
that the stars peeked in to see you
and the night wind whispered.
“Life will never be the same.”

This classic picture book by Nancy Tillman has touched the hearts of readers of all ages, from the youngest readers, to new mothers, to grandparents. Read here by the talented Orlagh Cassidy, this Book-and-CD set also includes a special narration of the story by the author herself, and all of the memorable illustrations that readers have come to know and love. A New York Times and Publishers Weekly bestselling book now with an audio component, On the Night You Were Born is sure to be a beloved addition to family libraries.

it's because they're all hoping to see you smile...

Nancy Tillman is the author and illustrator of the New York Times best-selling picture book On the Night You Were Born and its companion journal, The Wonder of You: A Book for Celebrating Baby's First Year. Her other books include Wherever You Are: My Love Will Find You, The Spirit of Christmas and Tumford the Terrible. A former advertising executive, Tillman now writes and illustrates full-time. She lives in Tualatin, Oregon.

Unabridged | ISBN-13: 978-1-4272-2646-4 | 1 CDs | 1 hour | $12.99 | On Sale 10/30/2012

What an adorable story for your children. My two little ones loved listening to it over and over again with the CD, made for a pleasant drive through the mountains one day. The illustrations are beautiful and the story is sweet. It lets them feel how special they are by telling a story. This would make a delightful gift for a baby shower, birthday or Holiday for someone dear to you.

*Disclosure* I wrote this review for "Mommy? I'm Hungry!" about On The Night You Were Born. The product(s) in this review were provided to me free of cost for the purpose of conducting my review. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and are not influenced by monetary compensation. Product info & stock images provided by PR or Co.

Tupperware Lunch Solutions Set Review

2012-10-04T18:09:00.000-05:00

How's your back to school going? Tupperware® Brands invites you to explore the CrystalWave Meal Solutions and Lunch Solutions Sets. In addition to pencils and notebooks, these smart and eco-friendly sets are “must have” items for kids heading back to the lunchroom or adults who want to carry lunch to work.

The CrystalWave® Meal Solutions 7-Pc. Set: soup mugs, divided dishes and bowls allow you to bring a variety of pre-cooked foods straight from the refrigerator to school or work. The complete 7-piece set also makes a great gift idea for college students on budget.

The Lunch Solutions Set is a simple, practical and mess-free way to take a salad with you anywhere. The set includes the Healthy Salad on the Go Set and 16-ounce tumbler with virtually liquid-tight spout, all in an insulated lunch bag.

I was sent this wonderful lunch set for review. My kiddos already have their lunch bags for school so someday soon when Mommy gets to go back to work (yeah I know), I'll have my lunch bag too. For now I've been using it when we go to the race track, being gluten free means I get to bring my own foods while the rest of the family eats sub sandwiches I make. So I have been packing huge salads, enough for my lunch and dinner and I load it up with everything you'd find from a salad bar. This one has salad mix, shredded carrots, cherry toms, chickpeas, red onions, cucumbers, beets, boiled eggs and fat free thousand island dressing. This bag is pretty big and it all fits inside.

Healthy Salad Lunch Solution comes with:
- 6½-cup/1.5 L Large Modular Bowl
- 2-oz./60 mL Classic Sheer® Midgets® Container for dressings
- Snap-together fork and knife
- 16-oz./470 mL tumbler with flip-top spout
- Colorful fashion bag with roomy insulated interior
- Bag is 13 x 10½ x 7½"/33 x 27 x 19 cm
- In Azure/LimeI was also sent a Small Eco Water Bottle in grape fizz.

*Disclosure* I wrote this review for "Mommy? I'm Hungry!" about Tupperware. The product(s) in this review were provided to me free of cost for the purpose of conducting my review. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and are not influenced by monetary compensation. Product info & stock images provided by PR or Co.

Foxy's Pash Premium Frozen Yogurt Review

2012-10-02T09:00:00.000-05:00

Foxy’s Pash Premium Frozen Yogurt is good for your lips and good for your hips. It's kosher, gluten free, low sugar, low calorie and delicious. Created in Australia, Foxy's Pash will be in national stores from October and is available in four unique flavors that will suit your personal taste, your mood, or just the season!

Their four Pash flavors are:
Cheeky – Mango & Passionfruit Smoothie. “The texture of soft serve with a floral balance of flavor, perfect for cooling off in the summer heat. Zero calories from fat, kosher, gluten free.”

Naughty – Honeycomb and Caramel Chunks. “Smooth, rich flavor with the kick of crunchy honeycomb, and caramel. Zero calories from fat, kosher, gluten free*.”
*However, see my photo below. I chose not to taste this one, because of my gluten intolerance.

Sassy – Vanilla Bean & Strawberry. “An instant classic. Stunningly subtle premium ingredients make for a rich taste that’s not overbearing.”

Sneaky – Wildberry and Chocolate Flakes. “Instead of the usual milk chocolate, we used rich, dark chocolate to bring out the berry flavor. This really sneaks up on you – perfect for an after dinner treat.”

Foxy has already won several international awards for packaging and proudly carries the California Milk Board’s Seal, which proves the quality of our ingredients. Nutritionally, Pash is significantly better for you than the competition.

For now you can order Foxy's Pash online, with a discount code even!

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These are the cutest containers ever! No wonder they won an award for that. We all had a nice after school treat when these arrived at our door. Of course we tried a scoop of each (ok I only tried three flavors). My fave was the Sneaky Pash, of wildberry and chocolate flakes. My oldest loves mango but I think her fave was the Naughty honeycomb and caramel chunks. My youngest ones just liked them all, lol. Anyway, these were really good, and as a now healthier nut that I am, I liked that these are guilt free.

I don't know if you can clearly see the list:

The Naughty Pash, Honeycomb & Caramel Chunks says under the allergens that it may contain traces of egg, wheat and soy. As a Celiac you can not trust that that it is 100% GF. Any little bit of wheat/soy gluten trace/cross contamination will affect you.

Here let me zoom in:

*Disclosure* I wrote this review for "Mommy? I'm Hungry!" about Foxy's Pash. The product(s) in this review were provided to me free of cost for the purpose of conducting my review. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and are not influenced by monetary compensation. Product info & stock images provided by PR or Co.

The Company Store's "Pillowcase Friends" Review

2012-09-06T13:15:00.000-05:00

The Company Store offers everything bedding, bath and home decor. They also have a kid's line, Company Kids full of bedding, furniture, bath and more just for our kids. Their mission is to be the best of the best for everyday comfort and style. They hope that by developing the highest quality, exclusively designed products, they will simplify our lives and bring such comfort to our homes.

We were sent a cute huggable Pillowcase Friends in the Monkey pattern. My little boy loves him. You can see how big it is, the monkey's head is a little pillow and the pillowcase slips right over your regular pillow to sleep on. They come in a frog, kitty, dog, butterful or pony patterns. They're machine washable and sold exclusively through The Company Store.

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*Disclosure* I wrote this review for "Mommy? I'm Hungry!" about The Company Store. The product(s) in this review were provided to me free of cost for the purpose of conducting my review. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and are not influenced by monetary compensation. Product info & stock images provided by PR or Co.

Culturelle Probiotics Review

2012-08-25T16:45:00.000-05:00

All too often tummy trouble arise for those in school or heading off in their Holiday travels. It's no fun being down for the day with those symptoms. With Culturelle, it will help alleviate any digestive upsets and keep things moving along as they should be. You wouldn't want to ruin your trip because of tummy troubles would you?

Culturelle is a natural solution for better digestive and immune health, and currently offers portable packets of probiotics for the whole family that can easily be tucked into luggage to address the excitement, over-eating and other travel-related factors to avoid a trip that includes that dreaded phrase, “my tummy hurts.”

About Culturelle
Culturelle® Kids Probiotic Packets is the #1 pediatrician recommended probiotic supplement brand for children.1 It is the only probiotic supplement in the U.S. containing 100% Lactobacillus GG, one of the most scientifically studied probiotic strains for digestive health and immune support.* It restores the natural balance of good bacteria in the digestive tract to help alleviate occasional digestive distress as well as support a child’s own natural defenses.*

Here's what Culturelle sent us for review:

Culturelle® Kids Probiotic Chewables
Culturelle® Kids Probiotic Chewables is the #1 pediatrician recommended brand of probiotic
supplements for children.1 It is the only probiotic supplement brand in the U.S. containing 100%
Lactobacillus GG, one of the most scientifically studied probiotic strains for digestive health and
immune support specifically for growing children. It helps restore the natural balance of good bacteria
in the digestive tract to help alleviate occasional digestive upset as well as support a child’s own
natural defenses.* Culturelle Kids Probiotic Chewables is for children weighing 50 to 100 pounds and
comes in a great tasting sugar-free berry flavor.

Culturelle® Kids Probiotic Packets
Culturelle® Kids Probiotic Packets is the #1 pediatrician recommended probiotic supplement brand
for children.1 It is the only probiotic supplement brand in the U.S. containing 100% Lactobacillus
GG, one of the most scientifically studied probiotic strains for digestive health and immune support.
It helps restore the natural balance of good bacteria in the digestive tract to help alleviate occasional
digestive distress as well as support a child’s own natural defenses.* Culturelle Kids Probiotic
Packets contain an easy-to-mix powder perfect for children weighing 25 to 50 pounds.

Empty entire contents of one packet into cool food or drink. Culturelle is easy to mix into your
child’s meals because it is tasteless and odorless. Do not use in a warm food or beverage, as heat will
damage the probiotic. Culturelle Kids packets are suitable for children over one year old, weighing
25 to 50 pounds.

Culturelle® Natural Health & Wellness Probiotic
Culturelle® Natural Health & Wellness Probiotic is a probiotic supplement for everyday use that helps restore and maintain the balance of good bacteria in the gut in order to support the immune system and boost overall digestive health.* Supported by an unparalleled 25 years of scientific research, Culturelle with Lactobacillus GG is a natural solution trusted by families for digestive and immune health, and as part of a daily regime Culturelle Probiotics can help to maintain core health and promote general wellness.*

You all know I've done past reviews on Culturelle and honestly I like what it does for me. So now my kids were able to try it out as well and since the chewables for the older age kiddos we were sent the packets as well for my little one. For a month I took my Culturelle and felt pretty good and didn't have any tummy troubles. The kids were good too. My little one liked dumpinghis acket into a glass of water and stir it up.

Culturelle offers a range of products that promote digestive health and immune support such as Culturelle Kids Probiotic Packets, Culturelle Digestive Health Probiotic Capsules, Culturelle Natural Health & Wellness Probiotic Capsules and Culturelle Vegetarian Health & Wellness Probiotic Capsules. Culturelle is available at major food retailers and drug retailers.

*Disclosure* I wrote this review for "Mommy? I'm Hungry!" about Culturelle. The product(s) in this review were provided to me free of cost for the purpose of conducting my review. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and are not influenced by monetary compensation. Product info & stock images provided by PR or Co.

5 Sparrows Gourmet Drinks Review

2012-08-03T13:16:00.000-05:00

Crazy for creamy chocolate, chai and blended coffee drinks but watching your waistline and sugar intake this summer? You may LOVE this product line then! Even though it's summer, I still like a mnug of hot cocoa in the morning. These were great.

5 Sparrows® is the first-to-market line of cocoa, chai and cafe mixes 100% naturally sweetened with Stevia! These deliciously rich, creamy, carefully handcrafted mixes come in Sugar Free White Chocolate, Sugar Free Chocolate, Sugar Free Monumental Spiced Chai and Sugar Free Vanilla Frappe. They contain absolutely zero sugar, but NO artificial sweeteners. Stevia has been used in Europe for over a century and it’s a healthy, natural, low calorie alternative to sugar and synthetic sweeteners.

5 Sparrows mixes are delicious with milk, water or blended into smoothies or shakes. The mixes are sold in 10oz bags online at www.5sparrowsbrand.com.

SUGAR FREE WHITE CHOCOLATE “FLOAT”
Courtesy of 5 Sparrows (www.5sparrowsbrand.com)
Add 1 Tblsp Sugar Free Chocolate Cocoa from 5 Sparrows to 16 oz glass.
Add 1 Tblsp boiling water and mix well until dissolved.
Add 8 oz (1 cup) club soda.
Stir.
Add a scoop or two of vanilla ice cream.
*For a naturally sweetened ice cream try Luna and Larry’s Organic Vanilla Island coconut ice cream sweetened with agave nectar.
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5 Sparrows is a line of gourmet, cocoa, chai and frappe powders. I was sent their House chocolate, House White Chocolate and their Monumental Spiced Chai flavors. I love them all but I think my most fave was the Monumental Spiced Chai.

sugar-free Monumental Spiced Chai

*Disclosure* I wrote this review for "Mommy? I'm Hungry!" about 5 Sparrows. The product(s) in this review were provided to me free of cost for the purpose of conducting my review. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and are not influenced by monetary compensation. Product info & stock images provided by PR or Co.

Keeping Cool with R.W. Knudsen Family and Santa Cruz Organic Drinks

2012-08-02T21:30:00.001-05:00

The R.W. Knudsen Family have these wonderful fruit juice water Spritzers, a refreshing alternative to sodas. They are made from real fruit and sparkling water. The RWK Spritzers have no added sugar and no artificial ingredients and come in a variety of flavors.

Flavors we were sent to try are:
Boysenberry Spritzer

Jamaican Lemonade Spritzer

Mango Fandango Spritzer

Red Raspberry Spritzer

I had my Nephews over that day so they were lucky to get to try them too. After a hot day at the park they were great to drink down. As you tell from the look on the kiddo's faces, they all loved them!
I snuck a Jamaican Lemonade Spritzer for myself to sip later on (too many carbs for this diabetic) but love the big Gluten Free they put on the can. I think it's pretty great tasting, it has white grape & lemon juice with ginger ale flavors. The Mango Fandango Spritzer is probably my fave, with apple juice, mango and passionfruit juices.

R.W. Knudsen Family links: Store locator, Facebook and Twitter.

Thumbs up all around!

The Santa Cruz Organic folks also sent us a few of their fruit juices to try out too.
These are packaged in 32-ounce glass bottles and are certified USDA organic. They offer over 20 wonderful flavors of juices and nectars.

We were sent their Lemonade, Mango Lemonade, Limeade, Peach Lemonade flavors, and have been enjoying them in a glass of ice. I loved the flavored lemonades, but as you know, I can't do sweet flavored drinks anymore so the kiddos enjoyed them.
Santa Cruz Organic Store locator, Facebook and Twitter

*Disclosure* I wrote this review for "Mommy? I'm Hungry!" about R.W. Knudsen Family & Santa Cruz Organic. The product(s) in this review were provided to me free of cost for the purpose of conducting my review. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and are not influenced by monetary compensation. Product info & stock images provided by PR or Co.

Taste of Home Cooking School Cookbook Review

2012-07-22T18:18:00.001-05:00

The Taste of Home Cooking School Cookbook a comprehensive cookbook, is available now in both print and ebook, brings the best of these sought after Cooking School lessons into your very own home for the very first time. The Taste of Home Cooking School Cookbook is packed with friendly guidance and savvy advice for anyone who takes the time to cook for their family.

Whatever your skill level in the kitchen, this instructional cookbook features more than 400 easy-to-follow recipes complete with nutrition facts, which have been expertly tested and selected by Taste of Home, the number one food and entertaining magazine, read by more than 16 million. Plus, the unique “Cheat It” icon indicates especially low effort recipes that offer big rewards!

Learn fresh techniques, tips, secrets and entertaining ideas straight from the Taste of Home Cooking School team. Each chapter builds from simple, beloved classics to spectacular dishes handed down by families from generation to generation that are sure to impress family and friends. Better yet, all of these recipes can be created with affordable ingredients available at your local grocery store. As you move from one recipe to the next, you will enhance your cooking skills and discover new favorites.

Highlights Include:
-Low-effort “Cheat It” recipes with big rewards like the refreshing Lemonade Icebox Pie, the 10-minute Zesty Salsa and Chocolate Cooking Cupcakes

-More than 400 simple to spectacular recipes including mouthwatering Gnocchi in Sage Butter, snappy Sweet & Tangy Wings, and Fresh Cherry Pie

-140 how-to’s, secrets and tips shared by Taste of Home Cooking School experts from how to shape drop cookies to the best techniques for shredding meat for sandwiches and grilling salmon fillets

-Exciting twists on all-time favorites like burgers, pizza, Chinese takeout and more

About Taste of Home
Taste of Home is a go-to resource for the holidays and any time of the year for information on food, cooking and entertaining. Each year, thousands of great home cooks from across the United States and Canada submit more than 40,000 recipes, of which 3,000 are published in Taste of Home magazines and online, making Taste of Home one of the largest and most successful practitioners of user generated content. Before being published, every recipe is tested in the Taste of Home Test Kitchen to ensure that it can be prepared with affordable, everyday ingredients from regular grocery stores. Taste of Home content is available in print; online at Tasteofhome.com; in books; via digital download on iPad, mobile apps and Kindle; and Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest.

For more information please visit http://www.tasteofhome.com, and follow on Facebook and Twitter.

Taste of Home Cooking School Cookbook
ISBN: 978-0-89821-945-6;
Paperback with French Flaps: $17.99
ebook: $9.99

Wow, this book is full of information, recipes, photos and more! What to make what to make? I decided an easy breakfast would be nice so I went for the Savory Apple Chicken Sausage and Banana Pancake For One.

The sausage is just a shredded apple, poultry seasoning, ground chicken and a little salt and pepper. Form into patties and pan fry, easy! I froze some of the patties raw for another day, they were just as delicious. The pancake was for my little boy and he loved it as well.
I have many tips and recipes marked for future use, yes I know I've been cooking for many years, but even I can still learn from this book. I have never made gnocchi, they have an easy looking recipe in there for Gnocchi in Sage Butter, so I hope to give my hand at it. Maybe even one day our oldest will benefit from this book too.

ready to freeze

his fave was the pancakes

*Disclosure* I wrote this review for "Mommy? I'm Hungry!" about Taste of Home Cooking School Cookbook . The product(s) in this review were provided to me free of cost for the purpose of conducting my review. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and are not influenced by monetary compensation. Product info & stock images provided by PR or Co.

Dickies Wear Review + Coupon Code

2012-07-16T14:13:00.000-05:00

Summer is here, which means it’s time for the family to spend some quality time in the great outdoors. It can be hard to find clothing for the whole family that can take on the outdoors, but Dickies specializes in creating durable, affordable and quality apparel for men, women and kids with features targeted toward physical activity. Whether your family enjoys camping, hiking, gardening or just being outdoors in the summer months, Dickies is ready to stand up to the challenge assuring comfort along the way. Take Dickies on your summer adventures and activities this summer and let us know how they stood up to the challenge!

Dickies was generous to outfit our family and encourage us to spend some quality action time putting their clothing to the test this summer. I has the kids go through their site to choose what they'd like to try. Our pickings were slim between the sizes available and styles they liked, but we all found something.

Dickie's wear are durable nice quality and have already lasted through us. ha! Little boy LOVES his outfit so much he'd wear it everyday if he could. It washes and drys well too. I have to say I am a little bummed, but happy (yay exercise!) that the denim shorts I ordered for myself, in a smaller size were still too big for me! These are a slim cut, but on me they were baggy more relaxed fit. I love the top though, it's nice and soft. Anyways we are loving the Dickies wear and happy to nkwo tht even after allt he washing they've already been through, they'll still be great into the new school year.

Stop by ther site and check out some Dickies wear for yourself or family, I've even got a special coupon code for you below!

all of us in Dickies wear

Here is what we found:
Women's 13" Slim Denim Short. Stonewash Brown Tint
Women's Solid Short Sleeve Henley. Black color

Boys' Twill Short Sleeve Shirt. Charcoal color
Boys' Multi-Use Pocket Short. Black color

13" Cargo Short. Rinsed Khaki color
Short Sleeve Work Shirt. Airforce Blue color

Girls' Stretch Flat Front Capri, Dark Navy color
Girls' Short Sleeve Pique Polo Shirt. Raspberry color

Women's 13" Slim Denim Short. Stonewash Handsanded w/ Whiskers color.
Women's Racerback Tank. Pink Berry/White

he loves his Dickies wear!

Dickies would like to offer my readers a special coupon code for your summer shopping:
20% Off Your Dickies.com Purchase (prior to shipping fees and taxes) with promo code WDB20
This offer expires 08/06/2012 at 11:59pm CDT

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*Disclosure* I wrote this review for "Mommy? I'm Hungry!" about Dickies. The product(s) in this review were provided to me free of cost for the purpose of conducting my review. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and are not influenced by monetary compensation. Product info & stock images provided by PR or Co. Thank you Dickies.

IZZE Esque Review

2012-07-09T18:01:00.002-05:00

Summer is in full swing! Break out the bubbly, juice that is! IZZE esque is sparkling juice beverage that will perfectly quench your summertime thirst when the temperature rises.

With only 50 calories per bottle, IZZE esque is the lighter side of the IZZE Sparkling Juice that people know and love. Whether it’s adding some bubbly to a barbeque, enjoying a sip poolside or giving a unique hostess gift, IZZE esque is the perfect drink to add a light sparkle to your summer.

IZZE esque is the new line of low calorie sparkling juice beverages from IZZE Beverage Company. All-natural, made with 25% real fruit juice (a natural sweetener) and sparkling water, this light, thirst quenching beverage will delight the senses and provide a flavorful refreshment. IZZE esque has less than half the calories with only 50 calories per 12 oz. serving. IZZE esque is available in three simple fruit flavors: Sparkling Mandarin, Sparkling Black Raspberry, and Sparkling Limon

For IZZE near you check the store locator. Follow along on Twitter and Facebook.

We were sent the IZZE esque Sparkling Watermelon and Black Raspberry flavors to try out. I like that these are a natural fizzy water drink. My kids loved these and it nice knowing they weren't drinking some sugary soda. Since water is pretty much the only thing I drink anymore (sometimes flavored with citrus), I was willing to try these with the fruit juice in them. While I did like both flavors I think the watermelon was too sweet for me (just not used to sweet drinks anymore).

*Disclosure* I wrote this review for "Mommy? I'm Hungry!" about IZZE. The product(s) in this review were provided to me free of cost for the purpose of conducting my review. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and are not influenced by monetary compensation. Product info & stock images provided by PR or Co.

The Muffin Tin Cookbook Review

2012-06-21T15:10:00.000-05:00

We were sent a copy of The Muffin Tin Cookbook: 200 Fast, Delicious Mini-Pies, Pasta Cups, Gourmet Pockets, Veggie Cakes, and More! Written by Brette Sember.

Muffin tins are not just for muffins anymore. Think of all the possibilities, this book has tond of great ideas. Mini-Pies, Pasta Cups, Gourmet Pockets, Veggie Cakes, and More! This ingenious, one-of-a-kind cookbook is the first to exclusively feature muffin tin recipes. You can whip up delicious dishes that are as easy to prepare and serve as they are good to eat! Your next memorable meal is just a muffin tin away.

From quick-serve appetizers and sides to gourmet entrees and desserts, you'll find an amazing variety of mouthwatering options for your dining pleasure, including:

• Shrimp Cakes with Cilantro Lime Dipping Sauce
• Egg Crescent Pockets
• Deep-Dish Pizza Cups
• Cornmeal-Crusted Mustard Chicken with Sweet Potato Coins
• Duchess Potatoes
• Zucchini, Corn, and Tomato Cups
• Mini Ice-Cream Cakes

Brette Sember is a member of the International Association of Culinary Professionals, and the American Society of Journalists and Authors. She was also the recipient of a Mothers at Home Media Award. More information can be seen at the author’s websites blog.marthaandme.net, www.nopotcooking.com, and www.BretteSember.com. You can follow her on twitter and facebook.

Melinda Boyd, MPH, MHR, RD, is a dietitian with more than seven years of experience working in the clinical and food service settings. Her interests are in weight management and chronic disease prevention, incorporating home-cooked foods to help people achieve healthy lifestyles.

What a fun book this is. Aside from the 200 recipes, it also talks about muffin tins, sizes to use and nutritional analysis for each recipe. These recipes are fast, easy, mess-free, and provides built-in portion control. Now because I am gluten free, I chose to swap out the all purpose flour listed and went with a gluten free blend I like. The recipes I made came out great.

These were for breakfast one weekend, a little dusting of powdered sugar and fresh fruit and berries. We all loved these little cuties, they're like mini puff pancakes than deflate, prefect for berries and such to place inside.

Baby Dutch Babies pg. 50
eggs
flour
milk
butter
salt
lemon juice
powdered sugar
strawberries
maple syrup

These cute little lemon pudding cakes were light and fluffy, tart and delicious. Rather than serving them in the silicone liners, I carefully dumped them out right so you could see the pudding. Mmm.

Lemon Pudding Cake pg. 214
eggs
lemon zest
milk
sugar
flour
salt
lemon juice

*Disclosure* I wrote this review for "Mommy? I'm Hungry!" about The Muffin Tin Cookbook. The product(s) in this review were provided to me free of cost for the purpose of conducting my review. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and are not influenced by monetary compensation. Product info & stock images provided by PR or Co.