It's that time folks, time for some of my favorites and some reviews. I always love knowing what folks think of products, clothes or food items. I'm more prone to give something a try if it is personally recommended to me. Here we go...........
It is rarely that I bake anything in a loaf pan but when I do I like to have a nice container to store it in. I found this a few months ago on Amazon.
A couple of weeks ago I made our favorite Almond Pound Cake and split the recipe between two loaf pans and this was great to store it in. One went in the freezer for future use. My only dislike is the way it snaps together when you put the top on. It's not easy to do but I sort of have the hang of it now. AND, I so wish there was a glass loaf holder with a glass top. I love loaf cakes and I also make dessert breads that I'd love to have one for. Surely I'm not the only person that would like to have one of these. In the meantime I'll continue to use this plastic one that doesn't have much presentation.
Forever and ever I've used McCormick's chili seasoning and we love it. But, a couple of weeks ago my sweet young neighbor told me about Ballow's and how much their family likes it. So, I decided to give it a try this weekend. It's made with 2 pounds hamburger meat and 1 pound of sausage. I've never even thought of adding sausage to mine before but it was a nice addition. The Ballow's is a thick chili and I really liked it. It's highly seasoned but, for me, not too highly. ~but I love highly seasoned food~ I don't think we would like the Ballow's for chili dogs or Mexican Stackups but for just eating a bowl of chili, I'll give it 4 stars. For local folks, Super 1 is the only place I was able to find it.
Some time ago one of my "besties" was telling me that she had gotten a carabiner to attach her purse to a cart that she might be using while shopping.
Well, I thought that was a brilliant idea. I am always walking away from my cart to get something or look at something and it's the perfect opportunity for someone to grab my purse. So, I purchased myself some and I got the 3" size as they are big enough for a larger handled purse. I just leave my hanging on the handle of my purse for convenience but it's easy enough to remove and slip in the side pocket of your purse. As my husband said, they can still take your purse but it will certainly be a much slower process for them. And, I most always carry zip up purses so it's not easy to just reach in my purse and grab something either. Anyway, I urge you to get yourself a carabiner too.
Ladies, I've owned a lot of can openers over the years but there is absolutely none that can compare to the CUTCO. It's smooth operation is unbelievable. I got mine about 2 weeks ago and it has made opening cans a breeze. I'm sort of thinking that my kiddos may need one for Christmas. I own the CUTCO knives as well and I give them a 5 star rating as well.
Forever and ever I've used McCormick's chili seasoning and we love it. But, a couple of weeks ago my sweet young neighbor told me about Ballow's and how much their family likes it. So, I decided to give it a try this weekend. It's made with 2 pounds hamburger meat and 1 pound of sausage. I've never even thought of adding sausage to mine before but it was a nice addition. The Ballow's is a thick chili and I really liked it. It's highly seasoned but, for me, not too highly. ~but I love highly seasoned food~ I don't think we would like the Ballow's for chili dogs or Mexican Stackups but for just eating a bowl of chili, I'll give it 4 stars. For local folks, Super 1 is the only place I was able to find it.
Some time ago one of my "besties" was telling me that she had gotten a carabiner to attach her purse to a cart that she might be using while shopping.
Well, I thought that was a brilliant idea. I am always walking away from my cart to get something or look at something and it's the perfect opportunity for someone to grab my purse. So, I purchased myself some and I got the 3" size as they are big enough for a larger handled purse. I just leave my hanging on the handle of my purse for convenience but it's easy enough to remove and slip in the side pocket of your purse. As my husband said, they can still take your purse but it will certainly be a much slower process for them. And, I most always carry zip up purses so it's not easy to just reach in my purse and grab something either. Anyway, I urge you to get yourself a carabiner too.
Ladies, I've owned a lot of can openers over the years but there is absolutely none that can compare to the CUTCO. It's smooth operation is unbelievable. I got mine about 2 weeks ago and it has made opening cans a breeze. I'm sort of thinking that my kiddos may need one for Christmas. I own the CUTCO knives as well and I give them a 5 star rating as well.
I love tarts, they are just the right size dessert. I see the shells in the freezer section of the grocery store and always think that I'll try and make some. Well, last week I decided it was time to stop thinking about it and just buy them and give it a try. Dutch Ann is the brand that our Wal-Mart carries so I went with them. And, they are made in Historic Natchez, Mississippi, so they had to be good shells.
If you have not ever heard of the Touch Note app then you need to get it ASAP. My precious blogging friend, Erin over at Perfectly Port talked about it on her blog a few weeks ago. I immediately loaded it on my phone and Ipad and have already sent 3-4 cards with it. It is the easiest way to send a card and you can use your photos or their pre-designed cards. I used photos on the ones I have sent and I saw one that I had sent to someone and I was so very pleased. It was high quality and and the receiver was thrilled. They offer different monthly rates or you can just use it as needed. I have not signed up for a monthly rate but it is much less expensive if you do. I think the 5x7 cards I sent were about $5.00 each and that includes the postage. It is so convenient and sure beats having to go and hunt and hunt for just the right card. Give it a try! It's my new favorite way to send a card.
Have you seen this book? Well, it is so cute and of course, Reese is too! It's a book about her growing up in the South (Alabama) and she shares some of her favorite recipes from her Grandmother. And, there are lovely pictures too. It makes a great gift and I've already given it to one of my dear friends for her birthday. It's the kind of book you can just pick up and browse at your leisure.
Now, go have yourself a wonderful new week!!!