NYC Chinatown Restaurant Week March 9 - 18

New York City's Chinatown hosts its own Restaurant Week, from March 9 to 18. to encourage everyone to come and enjoy the wonderful dining and shopping experiences in NYC very own ChinatownWho: Participating restaurants, businesses, community supporters will be present along with special guests Congresswoman Nydia M. Velazquez, Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver, Councilmember Margaret Chin and

Immunity Boosting Foods Helps Against Flu & Colds

It’s now peak time for flu and colds, and contrary to common belief, the best way to combat viruses and bacteria might not be in your medicine cabinet but in your kitchen.Topical BioMedics, makers of Topricin Pain Relief and Healing Cream, has partnered with Roufia Payman, the director of outpatient nutritional services at Northern Dutchess Hospital in Rhinebeck, NY, to provide a list of

Frank's RedHot Sweet Chili BBQ Meatballs Recipe

Looking to make some awesome finger foods during March Madness? Then try Frank’s RedHot Cayenne Pepper Sauce, the secret ingredient used in the original Buffalo wing sauce recipe since 1964, to add flavor to your food. Flavor fans can now choose from other great flavor varieties.New Frank’s Redhot Sweet Chili Sauce is great for those seeking a sweet ‘n spicy alternative and THICK sauce has the

Uncle Ben’s Beginners Cooking Contest for Schools Cafeteria Makeover + $20k

Have you submitted your video for the Ben’s Beginners Cooking Contest yet? All it takes is a dash of time and a splash of personality for a chance to win the grand prize: $20,000, an appearance on The Rachael Ray Show and a cafeteria makeover for your child’s school (valued at $50,000).The deadline for our playful nationwide competition is coming up fast (February 26) so don’t wait to submit your

Cooking Channel’s Melissa d’Arabian Drop 5 Lbs Event

Recently I attended an event to meet Melissa d'Arabian, host of Cooking Channel series Drop 5 Lbs. with Good Housekeeping, for lunch and a Q&A about healthy family-friendly tips and recipes for busy families.I first met Melissa at the 2nd Bread Art Project event and remembered how she spoke about the importance of a healthy well-balanced diet for families. Not only was I was excited to meet her

Stouffer's Farmer's Harvest Steam Meals-for-One

I was invited to a tasting event with Stouffer's and was really excited to try out their new Farmer's Harvest Steam Meals-for-One. Being single AND since I recently broke my arm, I can't cook so these meals for one sounded perfect for me! Plus I'm a big fan of steam meals, I always feel that it seems healthier and taste fresher.Stouffer's Farmer's Harvest is launching a new line extension with

Heinz & Chef Spike Mendelsohn Debute New Balsamic Ketchup & Crab Cake Recipe

Recently I attended an event where Heinz and chef Spike Mendelsohn debuted a brand new flavor, the limited edition Heinz Ketchup Blended with Balsamic Vinegar (the first in almost a decade!). Also during the event Chef Mendelsohn performed a cooking demonstration and I was able to taste test!While Chef Mendelsohn was busy preparing in the kitchen, attendees at the event learned about some other

Pharrell William Qream Cream Liqueur Tasting & Recipes

Earlier this year QREAM WITH A QTM, an ultra-premium cream liqueur, was launched as a collaboration between Pharrell Williams, Grammy Award-winning musician and Diageo, a leading premium spirits, wine and beer company.The idea behind Qream, is to encourage woman to "live deliciously," and to treat themselves royally. That’s defiantly an idea I agree with so when I was invited to a QREAM WITH A Q

sweetriot’s NEW riotBar

Best known for its original, all-natural treats made with actual cacao beans, sweetriot has now taken their delicious dark chocolate and created a portion control-friendly bar. By using only all-natural cacao, sweetriot is changing the way consumers think about and eat their chocolate.sweetriot’s NEW riotBar is available in Net wt. 3.5 oz. (100g) bars inPure 60% Dark Chocolate with Crunch

Avocados from Mexico "Chef to Cook Your Holiday Meal!" Recipe & Giveaway CLOSED

What’s better than a home-cooked holiday meal with your family and friends? A home-cooked meal prepared by an award winning chef.Avocados from Mexico has partnered with an all-star line-up of chefs to put some flavor into three lucky winner’s holiday entertaining. Throughout the month of October, avocado fans can win one of the three holiday parties in their own homes prepared by: Roberto

V8 V-Fusion Lunch Kit w $25 WalMart GC Giveaway CLOSED

Do you want to encourage healthy eating at lunchtime for your children this school year? This back-to-school season the makers of V8 are excited to introduce another variety of the new twist on a classic family favorite: V8 V-Fusion Concord Grape Raspberry in new 6-packs of 8-ounce- slim cans.Now with a great-tasting flavor and portable, single-serving can these portable cans are a great tasting

Coffee-Mate Natural Bliss Creamer Review

Like many people I start my day with a cup of coffee. While some people like their coffee black and plain, I like a little flavor and creativity in mine. After all I'm trying to wake up and start my day! When I was invited to review Coffee-mate new Natural Bliss flavored creamer, I immediately grabbed my coffee cup and got ready to sip and enjoy.AboutNestlé Coffee-mate new Natural Bliss is

Motts Medleys & Snack & Go Applesauce

A while back I attended a Style School with 77Kids event (a recap in future post) where I learned about back to school fashion & products to help me prepare. One cool line of products I learned about was Mott’s Snack & Go and Medleys Snack.As a parent who's child wont touch a veggie no matter how much I beg, I was excited to learn that Mott’s Medleys Snack. As my son performed an on the spot

Ghoulishly Healthy Halloween Snacks: Avocado Deviled Eyeballs

After covering Avocados from Mexico “Taste the Wow” tour I've been waiting to share more great recipes with you. I love these mean, green “Deviled Eyeballs” because they make the perfect addition to any Halloween get-together. Made green by tasty, rich avocados, this addition to your table will be a welcome respite from the piles of candy! Kids and adults will love them!Deviled EyeballsServes: 16

Chef Rocco DiSpirito New Healthy Eating Guide Giveaway CLOSED

It's Back-To-School time and you know what that means, time to make sure the kids (and you) are eating right. Chef Rocco DiSpirito has come up with a healthy eating guide to help cut at least 100 calories from any meal whether it's at home or on the go! Did you know that if you omit 1 sugar in your tea or coffee you will save 336 calories per week? (If you drink 3 cups a day)After losing more

Camilla Saulsbury Ultimate Cake Mix Cookie Book

Attention fellow Chocolate-lovers, health-nuts, and cookie connoisseurs. With The Ultimate Cake Mix Cookie Book, you’ll find that the secret to some of the tastiest, easiest, and even (yes) healthiest cookies imaginable is a box of cake mix. With just a few extra ingredients and a mixer, anyone can become a baking genius!The Ultimate Cake Mix Cookie BookBy Camilla SaulsburyOct 2011, Sourcebooks,

AllergyEats & MiniMunchers Make Dining Out Easier for Families

Dining out is a pleasure for many families, but can often be frustrating for families with food allergies or intolerance's. Now, AllergyEats , an online source for finding allergy-friendly restaurants, has partnered with MiniMunchers , a resource for children’s menus in New York City, to make it easier for families to dine out in the Big Apple."MiniMunchers is excited to partner with AllergyEats

Pharmadus Helps Teas Kids Line

For thousand of years, it's been known that teas and herbs have many health benefits. When I was a child, my mother gave me tea to sooth an upset tummy or help me cope with a cold. Now as a mother I do the same with my son. I was please to learn more about Pharmadus and their line of HELP Kids teas, which are intended for a child's palate and produced naturally using no foreign

Triscuit Thin Crisps Chile Pepper Review & Giveaway CLOSED

A few months back I attended the Triscuit Home Farming event. During the event I enjoyed snacking on Triscuit Crackers covered with different treats. So I was excited when an offer to try the new Triscuit Thin Crisps Chile Pepper came my way.AboutTriscuit Thin Crisps Chile Pepper has a bold and spicy taste and is made of 100% whole grain wheat. And like all Thin Crisps, Chile Pepper is small,

Chuck E. Cheese New Pizza Recipe Review

Recently I was invited by Chuck E. Cheese’s to join in on the action and grab a piece of the fun as the company’s pizza recipe undergoes the biggest change in its history. This would be the first time we visited our local Chuck E. Cheese now that my son is old enough to enjoy all the activities! I was excited to first share Chuck E. Cheese new pizza with him and then score some tickets!



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