The Best App

I simply couldn't let another day go by without sharing this app with the world. I have used it for my grocery list for quite sometime. All of the family has access to it and changes made (additions and deletions) are updated real time. That makes it super easy to split up in the grocery store and have 2-3 of us knock out the list pretty quickly. Another perk to the grocery list is it sorts the items you add automatically by where they are found in the store! WOW!

Now, as amazing as that portion of it is, the Meal Planning & Recipes are equally as fabulous! You have to pay a small annual fee to have access to these features, but it is so worth it. I can't say enough good about this app. I have access to it on my MacMini at work, my iPad and my phone. Because of this, I am never in a place where I can't access any information I need. Meal planning is a HUGE part of my life with a family of 6 that includes 4 teens heavily involved in extra-curricular activities.

Check it out! You won't regret it.

 

What's for dinner?

So, last night we had turkey burgers with Mexican Corn Dip & Frito's Scoops and we finished it off with Strawberry Cream Cake.

These are the turkey patties that I buy (yes, they're frozen) at Sam's or Wal-Mart. My family enjoys them and I love having a quick meal on hand. I usually cook them from frozen, but yesterday I actually remembered to set them out to thaw. A little of my homemade seasoning on both sides and a few minutes on the griddle and we were good to go.

I cooked 9 of them for my family. There are 6 of us, but we had a couple of extra mouths to feed last night.

I'll include the recipe for the Mexican Corn Dip in my next post.

Butter Bell

I would like to introduce you to my Butter Bell.  Her name is Belle.  Corny, I know, but I had to share.  She keeps my butter fresh at room temperature and, as a result, spreadable.  I have had her for over 6 months now and I can't remember what we did before she came to live with us.  Seriously!  If you do not own one of these little wonders, please treat yourself.  Click HERE and go buy yourself one.  Quickly!  In fact, buy several and give them as gifts.  Your family and friends will be eternally grateful.

Here's the scoop directly from the Butter Bell site.

The Original Butter Bell® crock is a modern version of the authentic French beurrier. Made from high quality, durable New Bone China, the Butter Bell crock safely keeps butter at room temperature -- on the counter or tabletop -- without spoilage, refrigeration or odors. Through the study of traditional and historical butter storage methods, L. Tremain has recreated and improved this natural method of preserving the creamy texture and delicate flavor that makes butter the most desirable and most-used spread in the world.

The Butter Bell crock's innovative design keeps butter at the perfect “spreading” consistency by reflecting outside heat while insulating and cooling the butter. Flavor and freshness is protected by an airtight seal of water at the base of the crock. See picture below.

The Butter Bell crock also allows for more measured control of butter application. In other words, you use less butter without sacrificing flavor — important for today’s health-conscious consumers.



Lemon Bars

Yes, brace yourself, I use mixes. And this is one I highly recommend. When I make it, I usually add the zest of one lemon to the crust before pressing it into the pan. And I add 1 or 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice to the lemon mixture. This mix is one that I try to keep on hand at all times. Usually I don't make it unless I am taking it somewhere because my husband is allergic to citric acid and stays FAR away from citrus desserts. The kids aren't huge fans of tart things. BUT, I LOVE anything lemon flavored, so it's best that I don't make this one unless I'm taking it AWAY from my house. Otherwise, I will eat all of it...by myself!