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May
7
Bushs Grillin Beans
May 7, 2008 | 1 Comment
I recently received four cans of new Bush’s Grillin Beans, to taste and review. All I can say is… YUM! Go out and buy these beans. You won’t regret it.
It’s no secret that I love baked beans. It is the dish that I make for most family get-togethers. Normally, I buy canned beans and jazz them up. The brand I buy is usually dependent on what’s on sale, at the time.
This isn’t necessarily something I do by choice; it’s more of a necessity. I really have to pinch pennies when I go grocery shopping, these days… just as I know most of us do.
But, after tasting Bush’s Grillin Beans I’m definitely going to splurge, when it comes to the beans that I purchase.
These beans retail for $1.89. The 22 oz. can feeds three to five people. They come in four yummy varieties: Steakhouse Recipe, Southern Pit Barbecue, Bourbon and Brown Sugar and Smokehouse Tradition.
All varieties have a very bold flavor. They feature added ingredients such as onions and bell peppers. They can be baked, heated on the grill or stovetop or hopped in the microwave, or a quick snack. All four flavors have been created to complement chicken, steak and pork.
I was actually quite surprised at how much Bush’s Grillin Beans thickened up, just by heating them of on the top of the stove. My husband even commented about it.
I really do like them all, but I think my favorite is the Steakhouse Recipe. They are so flavorful that I could get away with baking them without the added ketchup and brown sugar that I usually use and they would still be delicious.
However, I’ll probably still add extra peppers and onions… as well as bacon. Baked beans just aren’t baked beans without bacon!!
Visit the official Grillin Beans website, for great recipe ideas including: Brown Sugar Pork Ribs, Sweet and Savory Cider Chicken, Ham in Cola and Blackberry Mountain Porterhouse Pork Loin… YUM!
Please feel free to share your favorite baked bean recipe with the rest of us. Do you use a secret ingredient that you are willing to divulge? Maybe you just have a question about making your baked beans even better. If so, please post it here.
May
1
Kraft Tuscan House Italian Dressing
May 1, 2008 | 5 Comments
I recently received two complementary bottles of Kraft Salad Dressing to taste and review.
This particular dressing is a new line of salad dressing with no artificial preservatives and more quality ingredients. I received one bottle of Tuscan House Italian and one bottle of Light Ranch. I totally love them, especially the Tuscan House!!
When it comes to salad dressing, I’ve always loved Kraft. Honestly, it’s the brand that I purchase the most. This new product line gives me yet another reason to remain a loyal consumer.
If you can see from the photo, the bottle has a new contemporary design. It features a fresh seal cap, which regulates pouring. The see-through bottle allows you to see how yummy these dressings actually look… and they ARE yummy!
In addition to being a salad dressing, Kraft Tuscan House Italian is also an excellent marinade. The bottle was gone in two days. I used it as a marinade both nights and topped off my salad, as well… it’s just that good.
I marinated chicken breasts, which turnout to be my favorite. My husband wanted me to marinate boneless pork ribs that we ended up using for vegetable soup. I was surprised how tasty they were.
It had never occurred to me to marinate pork ribs in Italian dressing. It’s something I’ll definitely be doing again, very soon. I recommend it to anyone who loves pork ribs. Believe me, you won’t be disappointed.
It’s wonderful on salad, too. Kraft Tuscan House Italian is very zesty, with an incredibly bold flavor. I can’t say enough about it. (Can you tell?)
The Light Ranch, is a keeper. We’ve used it on salad, hamburgers, baked potatoes and as a kind of emergency dip.
Other varities include: Classic Caesar, Balsamic Vinaigrette, CATALINA, Zesty Italian, Thousand Island, ROKA Blue Cheese, Creamy French, Buttermilk Ranch, Creamy Poppyseed, and Ranch with Bacon.
The suggested retail price is $3.99 for the 24 oz. bottle, $2.99 for the 16 oz. bottle and $1.69 for the 8 oz. bottle.
Have you tried this new line of Kraft Salad Dressing? If so, which one is your favorite and why? I’d also love to hear what kind of salad you used it on. In my opinion… there’s no such thing as too much salad.
Feb
19
Do You Love Twinkies?
February 19, 2008 | 7 Comments
I have a confession to make. I love Twinkies. If I had my way they would be deemed an official group on the food pyramid… right along with fruits and vegetables and dairy products.
I know they are far from healthy. But, let’s face it they are a comfort food, in their own right. There’s something about a Twinkie and a cold glass of milk that takes me back to yesteryear.
Over the last couple of days, I have been working on an ‘Ode to Twinkies’, of sorts. I invite you to visit my Twinkies lens, on Squidoo.com. I even included some great vintage Twinkie commercials, from the 70s and 80’s.
For those of you that haven’t heard of Squidoo, it is a website which hosts thousands of lenses, created by people from all over the world. It is very user friendly and there is no cost, to build your own lens.
You can create a lens or lenses on just about anything imaginable, your favorite foods, hobbies, business ventures, family… the sky is the limit.
There are peope who have created in excess of over 200 lenses. I had so much fun creating my lens on Twinkies, I can almost guarantee that it won’t be my last.
Besides the vintage Twinkies commercials, I also added a video about deep-fried Twinkies and numerous other recipes, which utilize Twinkies as a main ingredient.
I invite you to visit my Twinkies lens, today!
Jan
15
Throw a Boboli Pizza Tailgate Party
January 15, 2008 | 1 Comment
Today I received some yummy looking samples of Boboli products, compliments of Samara, from Marina Maher Communications. (Thanks Samara! 
)
The package included: whole wheat mini crusts, sauce and 32 recipes inspired by the cuisine of popular football cities, across the U.S.
All of these recipes would be great dishes to serve at your next tailgate party. Think about it… it would be so easy to set up…. scads of premade toppings, a variety of sauces and Boboli pizza crusts. YUM!
Visit the Boboli website for all 32 of their wonderful recipes that honor our Great American Football Cities… and get ready to throw a pizza tailgate party.
Watch for my review, which I’ll be posting it within the next few days. I can’t wait to try some of these recipes!
Rah-Rah-Sis-Boom-Bah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Jan
14
Copy Cat Kozy Shack Rice Pudding Recipe
January 14, 2008 | 5 Comments
Today, I was saddened to learn of the death of Vincent Gruppuso, the founder of Kozy Shack Enterprises. What is so special about Kozy Shack Enterprises, you might be wondering? I can answer that in two simple words… rice pudding.
Mr. Gruppuso first tasted this pudding in a Brooklyn delicatessen, while making his rounds as a bread delivery man. He liked it so much that he purchased the recipe from the owner and set up a small factory in Ridgewood, Queens. That was in 1967. The rest they say is rice pudding history.
Although I have not tried the following recipe, I’ve been told it’s quite close to the real thing. It’s on my list of desserts, for this week. I’m making it an honor of Mr. Gruppuco.
1 c. long grain rice (cooked
3/4 c. sugar
1/3 c. flour
1/4 tsp. salt
2 C. whole milk
3 egg yolks (beaten)
1/2 tsp. vanilla
Mix sugar, flour, salt, and milk to sauce pan. Stir over medium low heat till mixture begins to boil. Continue boiling, stirring constantly for 2 - 3 minutes. Remove from heat.
Add 1/2 cup of hot mixture to egg yolk and, mixing well. When mixed reincorporate into hot pudding mixture. Add rice and continue to cook for 2 - 3 minutes. Stir constantly to aviod lumping and pudding, which sticks to bottom of pan.
Remove from heat, add vanilla and blend well. Chill before serving. Sprinkle with cinnamon, if desired.
Photo by: Amanda Krueger
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