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Bahama Breeze is the summer destination for good times! + A chance to win a $25 gift card!

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There is nothing better than after a long day of work to go out to dinner at Bahama Breeze with your husband or some friends, Just sit on the patio, listen to some live music with a cool drink in your hand. That is why Bahama Breeze is the summer destination for good times!

Bahama Breeze Summer Beach Bash

This summer Bahama Breeze is having a new event called Summer Beach Bash.It features live music that brings the sounds of the Islands to the patio plus a new signature cocktail, called Bahama Breeze Ultimate Pineapple! So grab some friends and check out Summer Beach Bash where you can enjoy your favorite cocktail or try the new Ultimate Pineapple drink: the must have frozen drink of the summer served in a fresh cut pineapple! Plus on Saturday nights they turn up the live music and bring out a mojito bar where you can choose your fruit, your rum, and watch the bartenders muddle the perfect summer cocktail just for you!

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The Summer Beach Bash will run from June 23rd to August 3rd, so make sure you don’t wait too long to head on over!
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If you go to Bahama Breeze Summer Beach Bash, you can participate in the “Instagram Selfie Contest”! All you have to do is share a creative selfie of yourself and your friends enjoying your time at the Summer Beach Bash and use the hashtag #MyBBSelfie and you will be entered for a chance to win a $25 Bahama Breeze gift card!

To view Bahama Breeze’s fabulous menu of drinks, including my favorite the Dark and Stormy Bermuda, and food, or for a location near you click here. Don’t forget to visit them before the Bahama Breeze Summer Beach Bash ends on August 3rd!

 

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Food Review + Giveaway: Fisher ‘Nut Exactly’ Dark Chocolate Dipped Snack Bites + $50 Costco Gift Card Giveaway!

Every school day when the kids come home they run straight to the kitchen to grab a snack.  My daughter will usually pick an orange or strawberries but my son prefers something crunchy which is mostly potato chips or those mixed snacks bags.   I have been going over the labels on his snacks with him for the last few months and we both find the sodium and fat content in most of the salty snacks kids eat, alarming, not to mention the artificial flavors and ingredients.  Yikes!  One of his snacks has 230mg of sodium in one serving which is just 1/2 of a cup!

Fisher Nut Exactly Dark Chocolate Dipped Snack Bites

We were very happy to see that a new snack in our house, Fisher® Nut Exactly, has only 140mg of sodium and a serving is 10 big crunchy pieces!  Having something substantial to eat, something that you don’t have to have a handful of to put in your mouth (like smaller snacks), allows you to feel like you’re really eating something, not just shoving a snack in your mouth.

This is Sebastian sitting down so share a bowl of Nut Exactly with his sister. 🙂

He thought he was really funny when Madelyn asked “can I have some?” to which he replied “nut exactly”.. and she was very confused.

At Fisher, they live for the little joyful moments in life that are about taking a break and sharing a bite. They love dreaming up and creating flavor combinations with a fresh twist. We live for morsels, nibbles, things that crunch.  This is all right up my son’s ally.  Except Fisher has done the work for my son and put an incredible combination of goodness together in one bite size snack, for him!

Fisher Nut Exactly popcorn almond chocolate snack

Each of the ingredients you see above make the delicious snack balls taste divine.  My kids love popcorn, almonds, and chocolate so there wasn’t a chance in the world that they wouldn’t like Nut Exactly as you can see in the photo of my daughter devouring a Nut Exactly before I could get a good shot, below.

Fisher Nut Exactly at Costco

Fisher® thought long and hard about what makes the perfect snack. A satisfying crunch, a sweet yet savory taste and unlimited poppablitity. It’s not exactly almonds. It’s not exactly popcorn. It’s not exactly dark chocolate. It’s Nut Exactly. Every bite should leave you coming back for more.  With NO artificial ingredients,  Fisher Nut Exactly is a flavorful, sweet & savory snack that you  can feel good about enjoying.

Fisher Nut Exactly at Costco

The best part? More doesn’t feel like too much. It feels like just right. It’s a snack you can feel good about enjoying.  It’s a good thing my mom shops at Costco once a week and is kind enough to ask if the kids and I need anything while she’s there.  I’ve been saying no for a few years since I discovered online ordering of paper towels, etc.. but now we’re saying yes please, Nut Exactly!

Costco stores throughout the Southeast will also have sampling of Fisher Nut Exactly on April 26th so be sure to drive to your nearest Costco and have  a try!

Fisher Nut Exactly will be available at select Costco locations for a limited time beginning April 6, 2014, for $6.99 (15 ounce package).

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  • Fisher Nut Exactly
  • $50 Costco Gift Card

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Great American Cookies Introduces NEW! Fudge Brownie Made With M&M’s®!

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Great American Cookies.

I haven’t baked a birthday cake for my husband or son in years.  Every year they both request a cookie cake from Great American Cookies in lieu of birthday cake.  I don’t mind because I don’t have to make a cake or clean up after making it either!  Not a bad deal.  I have a feeling that my husband might ask for brownies for his birthday this year.  You might think that’s strange but once you see and taste Great American Cookies NEW! Fudge Brownie made with M&M’s®, you’ll know why!

Great American Cookies

Great American Cookies added something new to their already scrumptious line of cookies, cookie cakes, and other delightful treats! They already offer a variety of brownies, but if you’re like us, you are going to drool over their newest addition, the NEW! Fudge Brownie made with M&M’s®.

I had the opportunity to try the NEW! Fudge Brownie made with M&M’s® at a Great American Cookies party hosted by Stacie from The Divine Miss Mommy, along with Piera from Jolly Mom, Dianne from Suburbia Unwrapped, and Kesha from We Got Kidz and her adorable son.  I think I was the first of the gang to grab a brownie.  The other ladies were super-patient but I couldn’t hold back.   I’m pretty sure I made a sound when I bit into the NEW! Fudge Brownie made with M&M’s®.   I wish the internet was scratch n’ sniff or even better, scratch n’ eat.  I would hook you up with a brownie right here from this screen!

Here are just two situation during which the NEW! Fudge Brownie made with M&M’s® is perfect!

Awesome Birthday Cake Alternative
There is something about kids and M&M’s®. It might be all the bright colors or it might be something about candy that melts in your mouth without leaving their hands stained bright colors. The Great American Cookies’ NEW! Fudge Brownie made with M&M’s® is sure to be a hit at your child’s next birthday party. The combination of a cookie cake and a platter of the NEW! Fudge Brownie made with M&M’s® is a winning combination and will leave all the kids jumping with joy.  As if you need another reason to order from Great American Cookies, if you let them make your cookie or brownie cake instead of making it at home, you don’t have to clean the kitchen!

Team Sports Snack
Team sports offer a great opportunity for your child to learn to be part of a team. Often player’s parents are responsible for bringing snacks for the team after a practice or game.  My kids have to play a big part in that because otherwise, I bring bananas and apples and bottled water for everyone and apparently that’s not what the kids are looking for after a game.   If you bring a platter of the NEW! Fudge Brownie made with M&M’s®, you will surely be the team’s favorite parent.  Hooray! Whether the kids need encouragement after a lost game or to celebrate a win against their biggest rival, these rainbow colored brownies are sure to get them excited!

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$50  Great American Cookies Gift Card Giveaway!

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Lobsterfest Is Back At Red Lobster, With 3 New Platters!

My grandfather loved Red Lobster.  From what I heard, he and his girlfriend (he was a ladies man) dined at Red Lobster once a week.  My grandfather was not an anomaly.  Many, many people include Red Lobster in their celebratory traditions like birthdays, anniversary’s, and graduations, or even their weekly routine.

There’s a reason for that.

Red Lobster offers guests great tasting, fresh food!

Something that Red Lobster and seafood fans in general look forward to every year is Lobsterfest which is going on now!

Red Lobster Lobsterfest Review

Lobsterfest, the king of all Red Lobster promotions, is back and better than ever!   The Cheddar Bay Biscuits are the same wonderful goodness, don’t worry. 🙂  Red Lobster is featuring new mouthwatering lobster selections alongside classic favorites available exclusively during Lobsterfest.  This year’s Lobsterfest celebrates the best of the best flavors Red Lobster guests have come to know and expect from Red Lobster.

During this year’s Lobsterfest promotion, Red Lobster is offering 3 new platters:

  • Dueling Lobster Tails: A roasted Maine lobster tail topped with tender shrimp in a creamy garlic sauce paired with a golden-baked Maine lobster tail with crab-and-seafood stuffing. Served over mashed potatoes, roasted tomatoes and green beans.
  • Ultimate Surf and Turf: A Maine lobster tail baked with crab-and-seafood stuffing paired with a peppercorn-seasoned grilled sirloin topped with Maine lobster meat in a citrus-hollandaise sauce. Served over mashed potatoes, roasted tomatoes and green beans.
  • Lobster in Paradise: A split Maine lobster tail fried in our signature coconut batter, spicy grilled shrimp and a lobster-and-shrimp bake topped with toasted crushed macadamia nuts.

A friend and I had lunch at Red Lobster today and we ordered 3 amazing dishes; Lobster Lover’s Dream, a succulent rock lobster tail and sweet split Maine lobster tail, roasted and served with lobster-and-shrimp linguini Alfredo, Sweet Chili Shrimp (2nd photo below) which was absolutely amazing, and Lobster-Crab-and-Seafood-Stuffed Mushrooms that melt in your mouth.

We requested that our lunch platter and appetizers arrive at the same time so we could share but before they came out, our server brought us a basket of Red Lobster’s famous mouth-watering Cheddar Bay Biscuits.  OH MY GOSH, YUM!  That’s all I can say.

Lobster Lover's Dream at Red Lobster

The Lobster Lover’s Dream platter was well worth the $29 price.  Amazing flavors, succulent seafood, fresh lobster, we were set!  The presentation was gorgeous, with a touch of grated parmesan on the alfredo, and the lobster was cooked just right.   Our bill for two appetizers and the platter was under $50!

Red Lobster Sweet Chilli Shrimp

Darden’s origins trace back to the first Red Lobster restaurant that opened in 1968 and, today, they are one of the largest purchasers of seafood, which includes North American lobster, in the United States.  Nothing compares to the succulent, delectable flavor of a juicy lobster tail. Red Lobster knows that their guests crave the best of the best when it comes to lobster, and Lobsterfest offers an exclusive opportunity to enjoy the delicious, high-quality lobster they love.

Red Lobster Lobsterfest

Red Lobster is the lobster expert.  In fact, Red Lobster is the best of the best – second to none. Red Lobster was the first casual dining seafood restaurant company to open locations across the nation, and today they serve approximately 10 million pounds of lobster each year at more than 600 restaurants across North America.  Surely there is a Red Lobster (or two or three) near you!

Red Lobster is also the first restaurant to deliver fresh lobster nationwide straight from the coast of New England to guests all around the country.  In their commitment to provide guests with an authentic dining experience, Red Lobster only sources the highest-quality seafood from cold and warm water regions.

Are you still reading this post?  Why aren’t you at Red Lobster… or are you? 😉

Here’s another peek at our Red Lobster lunch in case you need more convincing.

Red Lobster Lobsterfest

To learn more visit RedLobster.com, and connect with Red Lobster FacebookTwitterand Instagram, using hashtag #bestlobsterfest.

Have you always wanted to know how to really crack a lobster? Watch Red Lobster chef Heidi Lane as she demonstrates how to crack a lobster, the right way, step-by-step.

 

Super Bowl Sunday Appetizer Idea & Recipe: Pickle Wraps

Come Super Bowl time every year, I look for easy-to-make appetizers that can be prepared ahead of time and can be serves to the masses.   Pickle wraps always make the list!  Pickle wraps have been one of my favorites since I was a child.  They are a staple for any and all of our family functions.

Super Bowl Sunday Appetizer Idea & Recipe: Pickle Wraps

Ingredients: 

  • 1 jar kosher pickle spears
  • 1/2 pound deli ham – sliced for sandwiches
  • 1 8 oz whipped cream cheese

Directions:

  • Drain juice from jar of pickles
  • Fold 2 paper towels together and set on the counter
  • Lay pickles out to dry on the paper towels for about 30 minutes
  • Place 1 slice of ham on a cutting board
  • Spread enough cream cheese on the ham to cover the slice
  • Set a pickle on one side of  ham and then wrap the pickle in the ham
  • When you get all the pickles wrapped in the ham slices, place on a plate and put in the fridge for about an house to nice and cold
  • Remove the pickles from the fridge and cut each pickle wrap into about 4 pieces.

Serve and enjoy, 

Kim