Yankee Kitchen

Great Pies, No Work & Help Kids…win, win, win

ss — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 07:01:05 +0000

Who doesn't love pie, but if you are in a holiday cram for time, you may not have the time to make that "awesomesauce" homemade cream pie your family raves about. No need to stress out, Edwards Crème pies are delicious and ready for you right in the freezer section of your local grocer. I tried the Hersey's Creme Pie myself

Have You Heard of Nectresse the Natural Zero Calorie Sweetener Made from Monkfruit

ss — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 08:00:55 +0000

I recently had the opportunity to try the new NECTRESSE™Sweetener from the makers of Splenda. Nectresse is the only 100% natural sweetener made from fruit, monkfruit to be exact, a small green melon that ...

Unchained Naked Chardonnay….Oh My!

Robin Gagnon — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 01:10:47 +0000

Unchained Naked Chardonnay… I can only imagine the weirdo spam comments I will garner from this innocent wine review. Well, it will be interesting. All joking aside though, this is another wonderful white from the folks over at Big House wines. Check out my earlier review of their Big House White & Birdman Pinot Grigio. [...]

Homemade Focaccia Bread Recipe (Gluten-Free & Dairy-Free)

Robin Gagnon — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 21:57:09 +0000

I have been creating a great deal of gluten-free recipes lately, since my daughter is on a gluten and casein free diet. Most of them can be found on my primary blog, Mom Foodie, but seeing as we have such a large Italian influence here in Rhode Island, I thought focaccia bread fit just as [...]

The New Michelob Ultra Light Cider : Crisp and Refreshing

Robin Gagnon — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 10:56:23 +0000

I recently had the opportunity to try the new Michelob Ultra Light Cider. This light version of hard cider has a reasonable 120 calories, and since it is brewed from apples, it is also gluten free. In my opinion, the reduction in sweetness to lower calories in this cider results in a more refreshing beverage. [...]

Mandolin 2010 Pinot Noir: Raspberry, Oh Yeah!

Robin Gagnon — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 17:11:20 +0000

I am a fan of good Pinot Noir, and even a bigger fan of good reasonably priced wines. The 2010 Mandolin Pinot Noir is one of those wines. The wine has nice balance . It goes down smoothly, while still entertaining your palette. What really stood out in this wine for me personally was the [...]

New Quaker Soft Baked Bars: A Great On-theGo Snack

ss — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 22:00:46 +0000

I recently had the opportunity to try out the new Quaker Soft Baked Bar line. I found these soft delicious bars to be a perfect breakfast snack , as well as, a convenient pick-me-up before a workout session. They are packed with 5 B-vitamins, which of course are helpful in boosting energy. These bars would also be nice post-workout too...

Oyster Mushroom and Goat Cheese Bruschetta

Robin Gagnon — Sun, 08 Jul 2012 23:59:06 +0000

This Oyster Mushroom and Goat Cheese Bruschetta recipe is easy to make. The rich flavors of the ingredients don’t need much help, so I kept it pretty simple. Since it is quick to prepare, it’s perfect for adding a course to special meals, when crunched for time. I personally would serve a creamy chardonnay with [...]

Lovely Reasonably Priced Whites… from the Big House

Robin Gagnon — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 03:58:49 +0000

I was on a red wine kick, until recently. Zin to be exact, but I have been re-branching out, and thanks to a shipment from Big House Wine Company, I am having a lovely glass of blended white right now. Whites need some acid, but often they have too much for my taste. Both of [...]

FishEye Wines : Great Party – Event Wine Option

Robin Gagnon — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:21:20 +0000

I recently tried both the Pinot Grigio and the Shiraz from FishEye Winery. I found both to be easy drinking, and would make excellent options for serving at a dinner party or event. You see, FishEye offers their wines in a variety of convenient sizes. Both the Shiraz and Pinot Grigio are available in 750 [...]