Thank-you to the Iowa Egg Council for sponsoring today’s post. When I think of foods that celebrate my family’s heritage, smoked salmon comes to mind. My dad’s side of the family is Scandinavian ( my maiden name is Johnson), and we have always celebrated with smoked salmon. We always enjoyed […]
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Breakfast Polenta Bowls with Sauteed Plums
This post is sponsored by Greek Gods, but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. #Greekgodsholiday Two quick things about this fantastic winter polenta breakfast bowl: When my 6-year-old son tried this, he told me never to give him a plum again unless it was cooked just like […]
Made in Iowa 2019 gift guide
This post is sponsored by Travel Iowa. All opinions are entirely my own. #thisisiowa #madeiniowa It’s that time of year again! Time to buy all those Christmas gifts for your loved ones. I realized over Thanksgiving how incredibly lucky my family is when I sat there with my younger brother, […]
20 Crazy Good Pressure Cooker Chili recipes
It has been a long while since I have done a round-up on this website. I have two good reasons for this pressure cooker chili round-up. Tomorrow it’s going to be colder in Iowa than in Antarctica, so we will all need a nice bowl of chili to warm up […]
My first time using #Hyveeaislesonline and a Hy-vee gift card giveaway!
Today’s post has been sponsored by Hy-vee. All the opinions in this post are entirely my own. #Hyveeaislesonline Can you believe that before yesterday, I had NEVER used an online grocery service before? I cannot even tell you how incredibly easy it was! I think my favorite […]
Live Healthy Iowa- 10 Week Iowa Blogger Wellness Challenge
Last fall, I was on a blogging trip, and I was explaining to the other bloggers-from across the country- how most of the Iowa bloggers are actually really close. I see a good group of them a few times a year, plus communicate almost daily online with them- as […]
Easy Smoked Cheddar- Mashed Potatos & Oval Le Creuset Stoneware Dish Giveaway
Smoked Cheddar Mashed Potatoes can be served family style or in these cute little ramekins. They are rich tasting and will make an excellent addition to any holiday spread. #CrystalFarmsCheese Today’s post is sponsored by Crystal Farm Cheese. To learn more about this Wisconsin Based Cheese company, visit their website. […]
Maple-Vanilla Grilled Peaches with Vanilla Ice Cream
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #SunsOutSpoonsOut #CollectiveBias Nothing speaks summer to me quite like Classic Vanilla Ice Cream accompanied by fruit. These Maple-Vanilla Grilled Peaches are tangy and flavorful, and pair perfect with vanilla ice cream There is […]
Blueberry-Lemon Cheesecake Smoothie
Thank-You to Silk for sponsoring today’s post. To learn more about Silk, visit their website. #Cashewvanilla #Silkcashew I have been meaning to make a smoothie using Silk Vanilla Cashew Milk for quite some time. You see, I love making smoothies that taste like dessert. Plus, I have learned this fun […]
Crunchy “Hot Wing” Salad
Thank-You to Pepperidge Farm for sponsoring today’s post. One fun thing about being a food blogger is trying new food products. When Pepperidge Farm asked if I would do a post on their new gluten-free Goldfish Puffs ®, I ran out to the store and bought all the flavors for […]
Crispy Sour Cream and Onion Chicken
This post is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Group® and NatureRaised Farms, but all my opinions are my own. #pmedia #SCNRF http://my-disclosur.es/OBsstV This might just be my new favorite chicken recipe! When I was a kid, sour cream and onion chips were my favorite. I thought […]