True Nature of Cats and what I am learning about Melebelly with Purina One

This week we did week one of the True Nature of Cats program with Purina One. I have to say I learned quite a few things about Melebelly this week.

Melebelly Treat Dish

1. You know the saying you can’t teach an old dog a new trick…well that sort of applies to a 16 year old cat also [Read more...]

Talking to Gwyneth Paltrow about her new cookbook It’s All Good! Berry and Coconut Sherbet Recipe! #IronMan3Event

While we were in LA we had the chance to talk with Gwyneth Paltrow about Iron Man 3 and her new It’s All Good: Delicious, Easy Recipes That Will Make You Look Good and Feel Great
Cookbook. During our conversation Gwyneth was very candid and open about her cookbook, what cooking means to her, how she started writing cookbooks and so much more.

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During our interview Gwyneth Paltrow was down to earth, friendly and so enjoyable to talk with.  I love that she brought her best friend Julia, who she has been friends with since 7th grade to the interview. [Read more...]

Gwyneth Paltrow Iron Man 3! Behind the scenes stories, wearing the Iron Man suit and so much more! #IronMan3Event

Imagine sitting in a room waiting for People Magazines World’s Most Beautiful Woman to arrive.

Are you feeling a bit anxious, excited, overwhelmed, and nervous and every other emotion at the same time? If you answered yes that is exactly how I felt last week waiting for Gwyneth Paltrow to arrive for our interview.

I am sitting in a room with 24 other bloggers waiting and then the door opens! In walks Gwyneth Paltrow and she is beautiful!

Gwyneth PaltrowPhoto credit – Dear Crissy

We had the opportunity to interview Gwyneth Paltrow and talk about her roll in Iron Man 3. I have to start off by saying that going into the interview I was not sure how it would go. Would she be really robotic in her answers? Would she be really uppity and look down on us? All of these questions and more were going through my head as we started the interview. [Read more...]

Hash House A Go Go Las Vegas

While we were in Las Vegas we ate at one of our favorite Vegas Restaurants…Hash House A Go Go. We first tried this restaurant a few years ago after seeing it on Man Vs. Food.

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House Hash a Go Go is known for twisted farm food. What they don’t tell you going in is you will have more food than you know what to do with. [Read more...]

Support Organic Farming by signing this petition!

Soon Congress will vote on how to spread our tax dollars including farming. Right now we have a chance to let Congress know that we would like tax dollars focused on healthy and affordable food as part of the new farm bill.

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I don’t know about you but there are days I have total sticker shock in the produce section of the grocery store. We are trying to eat healthier and focus on having a variety of fruits and veggies in our diet. As we add more and more veggies and fruit to our diet and take out processed food our grocery bill is rising significantly. I know that in the long run the choices we make are for the best but dang that doesn’t help the checkbook balance.

You can learn more about produce and how to best maximize your produce in our Produce 101 posts. We share how to store different varieties of produce and tips for picking out the best produce.

By signing this petition, you are telling Congress that you want your tax dollars to go to programs that help families gain greater access to healthy, affordable food in the new farm bill. This petition will be sent to Frank D. Lucas, Chairmain of the House Committee on Agriculture and Debbie Stabenew, Chairwoman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry.

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Crock Pot Cajun Boiled Peanuts

One of the things I love about travel is getting to experience new food items and customs.  One food item that I have always wondered about is Crock Pot Cajun Boiled Peanuts. When we visit the Southern U.S. I always see signs for boiled peanuts. The signs are at gas stations, truck stops, roadside stands and every place in between. I can honestly admit I was a bit nervous to find out what Boiled Peanuts are. My lovely Husband grew up in the south and loves introducing me to new southern food and terminology. He will say things sometimes that this NW Girl just doesn’t quite get. Examples include….

-They are madder than a hoot owl……I was not aware that hoot owls are mad

 Crock Pot Cajun Boiled Peanuts

 Crock Pot Cajun Boiled Peanuts [Read more...]