Category: Food

Food

Create more moments of connection together with Kinder

Erin Sluka

When choosing a brand for certain products, I am always intrigued with those that use their products in a way that gives back or has something meaningful to offer. You know Kinder as milk chocolate with a creamy milky filling that we all love. Did you know that they offer fun ideas for play and ways to help parents & kids share simple moments with each other?

Recently, Kinder sent out Kinder Kid Flag mailers to connect parents and kids to encourage creativity as they make a flag to share on social media? This is one of a few play ideas and crafts they share to their fans. As we enter Holiday break and things get busy around the house, we need to remember to stop and enjoy our families. Crafts and games is a great way to connect.

Consider Kinder for stocking stuffers and party treats this season and while you are looking for family fun ideas, visit the Kinder website for links and ideas.

Food

The Non-Toxic and Self-Cleaning Fritaire Airfryer

Erin Sluka

On my list this year as one of the best gifts for the foodie on your list is this Fritaire! It is an airfryer, yet it also bakes, dehydrates and has a rotisserie as well. The features are unique to other air fryers I have owned, including my current airfryer oven.

The Fritaire comes in many fun colors. It is compact to fit in any space. However, my favorite feature is that it cleans itself! Well, you have to add the water and dish soap, but no scrubbing needed. I have done nothing more than rinse and dry! It has cooked every food I have tried flawlessly and the crispness left on breaded foods is so perfect. As compact as it is, it holds as much as my oven trays do in an airfryer oven.

The Fritaire includes a tumbling basket for fries and other foods that crisp best when tossed. The rotisserie roasts meats and veggies quickly. One more feature is that you can see your food at 360 degrees while it cooks! The bowl is clear and is the part that self cleans.

 Fritaire is also Teflon-free, plastic-free, phthalate-free, and BPA-free. Fritaire is sold at many retailers and makes a great gift for any kitchen, or with the compact design, you can use in your RV like I plan to next season! Visit Fritaire to learn more.

Food

Organize Your Holiday Recipes with this Happy Planner Recipe Organizer

Erin Sluka

If there is one time of the year I pull out family recipes, it is the Holidays. I have them all over the place – some spread out in multiple books, some written on papers and notecards that are ripped and wearing. My goal this fall is to get my recipes organized into on organizer such as this Cooking 101 Classic Recipe Organizer from Happy Planner.

This is a recipe organizer that allows you to note your entire recipe on one page with separate lists for prep temps, dietary notes and cook times. There are 8 tabs to organize recipes by type – main dishes, side dishes, soup & salads, healthy meals and more. Inside, you will also find helpful cooking guides.

Like all Happy Planners organizers and planners, this Cooking 101 recipe organizer has optional corresponding notes sheets and sticker sets to further mark and customize your recipes. Mark favorites or alternative options using stickers and notes to keep the pages clean and easy to follow.

If you have older children, this is a great gift to give. You can gather all of the family or favorite recipes and organize them as a gift all filled out and ready to use. Find meal planners, Mom organizers, travel planners and more at Happy Planner. Also available on Amazon.

Food

Head into Fall with Red Vines and Sour Punch Candies

Erin Sluka
Head into Fall with Red Vines and Sour Punch Candies

In fall, candy is a hot topic. As we near Halloween, stay indoors for cooler weather that make the best movie nights and after school treats, let’s look at what Red Vines and Sour Punch is offering. For me, candy means individually wrapped pieces for my candy bowl at work. I work in the office at our local high school and most kids know to come to my window for candy in passing. Sour Punch candies are always a hit.

Have you seen the Ice Cream Truck twists? These are delicious flavors of cherry sherbet, orange cream bar, americana pop and strawberry snow cone. The tropical flavors are just as popular.

I am also excited for the organic fruit chews, Chewie-Fruities. My go-to for my personal stash are Red Vines made simple mixed berry twists. I always have a tray in the snack bin. This was your fill candy reminder to keep these candies in mind for your treat needs.

American Licorice Company: Sour Punch® brand purpose is, “Embrace Your Punch,” spreads a message of appreciating the differences in others with the goal of encouraging mutual respect and spreading kindness.