Belicious...Real Food in a Pouch!

Recently I learned about a line of food in a pouch, the newest craze,

made entirely from real food...whole grains, fruits and vegetables!

Belicious was developed by a woman named Heidi Huntsman...

a woman with a story very much like mine.

Heidi was diagnosed with cancer at age 37, and when she beat it, 

she started learning more about the role of nutrition in preventing disease.

Heidi has a degree in molecular biology, and set about to develop something

that would benefit her own family, with a history of cancer, and all of us!

Belicious is a great answer for people with all sorts of dietary restrictions!

There are four different flavors, and they are all 90 calories, with only 2.5 grams of fat!

* Dairy Free

* Vegan

* Wheat Free

* Nut Free

* Soy Free

* GMO Free

Energize is a sweet potato, carrot and pear blend.

Revive is a balsamic, beet and spinach blend.

Strength is a spinach, kale and orange blend.

Vitalize is an orange, beet and ginger blend.

They also contain other whole foods included for your benefit, 

such as chia seeds, split red lentils, and banana.

They can be used as a snack on the go, or for a 3 day cleanse,

which is currently on sale on their website!

No matter what your motivation is, Belicious can help you reach your goals!

This year be healthy, be strong, Belicious!

The best news is you can WIN a month of Belicious 

& a $100 Whole Foods Market gift card! 

#BeFreeBelicious New Year Reset Runs 1/5 - 2/5. 

To be eligible to win, participants enter via Rafflecopter 

and tag us in a photo with the product.

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Farrell's celebrates St. Patrick's Day!

Farrell's is celebrating St. Patrick's Day all through the month of March

with a brand new burger and ice cream sundae!

The Blarney Burger is a tasty tower 

with a Farrell’s fresh (never frozen) 1/2 lb. all-beef burger

 topped with Farrell's made-from-scratch Guinness® cheese sauce, 

crispy Tater Tots®, succulent corned beef, 

and a house-made horseradish mustard and cabbage slaw.

 On the side? 

What else, but Farrell’s take on Irish nachos: 

french fries covered in Farrell's finger-licking 

Guinness cheese sauce, bacon and green onions.

Kelsey and Daddy gobbled the Blarney Burger right up!

I loved the slices of corned beef!

The Pot O' Gold sundae was a huge sundae 

made of 3 scoops of mint chocolate chip and chocolate ice cream, 

swirled with hot fudge, and topped with a mountain of green whipped cream, 

rainbow sprinkles, a chocolate mint cookie and a cherry!

Come experience the Luck of the Irish at Farrell's this month!

You won't leave hungry, just happy!

Blarney Burger and Irish Nachos is $13.99 and the Pot O’ Cold is $8.99.

Find your closest Farrell's at farrellsusa.com!

Del Taco Turkey Taco Makeover!

Last year we tried the all new turkey tacos from Del Taco.

I was excited because we try to do everything we can to eat healthier.

They were delicious, and we loved them!

This year Del Taco has given their turkey taco a makeover!

Jennie-O has come up with a seasoned ground turkey recipe you're sure to love!

You can find it in these four tasty menu items:

Turkey Taco (crunchy or soft)

Turkey Combo Burrito

Deluxe Turkey Taco Salad

Turkey CrunchTada Tostada

Del Taco's seasoned ground turkey has 33 percent less fat than their ground beef, 

but still offers all the flavor you crave!

We use Jennie-O turkey in recipes at home and love this low-fat healthy alternative!

In addition to the turkey, Del Taco keeps it fresh with cheddar cheese grated daily,

lard-free beans cooked every three hours, handmade pico de gallo, 

and marinated chicken, grilled on location every day.

If you'd like to try the all-new Jennie-O turkey taco at Del Taco,

click on the link below to get one free with any purchase!

 http://www.deltaco.com/turkey 

Connect with Del Taco on their social network channels,

and let them know how you like the new turkey tacos!

Web: http://www.deltaco.com/turkey

Raving Fan eClub: http://www.DelTaco.com/RavingFan

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/deltaco

Twitter: https://twitter.com/deltaco

Instagram: http://instagram.com/deltaco

Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/deltaco/

Hashtags: #EatWellWithDel and #TurkeyTaco

We Olive - The Olive Oil Experience

This past week I had the pleasure of visiting the newest We Olive gourmet store in San Juan Capistrano!

Kimberly Middleton has taken her extensive marketing and sales experience 

and combined it with her love of quality, gourmet foods to create this beautiful shopping experience!

Kimberly directed me to the wall of olive oils and balsamic vinegars 

for a delicious tasting experience of unexpected flavor combinations!

The olive oils at We Olive are all cold pressed and most have passed 

the stringent requirements to be certified by the California Olive Oil Council.

It would be hard to choose a favorite from their extensive collection, 

so We Olive has a great sampler pack for you to take home a taste of all their most popular flavors!

In addition there are several specialty olive oils and balsamic vinegars already bottled 

and lined up on the counter in their beautiful bottles, ready to be tasted and taken home!

I thoroughly enjoyed the whole store, but here are some of my favorite products!

This Parmesan Asiago Dip is from the We Olive line of products.

It is so delicious and would be great on bread or pasta!

I loved this Artichoke Pesto from Bella Cucina!

I'm very particular with my pesto, and this artichoke version with lemon 

is super tasty and would taste great with your favorite pasta!

Caramel is one of my favorite things and this artisanal sauce from CC Made is just perfection!

Smooth and buttery rich, it will be the perfect topping on any treat you like!

Cherries are one of my favorites, and I could eat this entire jar, one spoonful at a time.

It tastes just like the filling from your favorite cobbler and comes from The Gracious Gourmet.

In addition to all the tasty offerings at We Olive, there are also skin care products.

This line from 80 Acres smells wonderful and feels great on your skin.

The Blood Orange was my favorite and tasted good enough to eat!

We Olive is not only a store, but an experience.

The whole visit will be a treat for your senses, 

and I guarantee you will find something you will love!

Stop by the store and visit them online!

We Olive - San Juan Capistrano

31760 Camino Capistrano Suite B

San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675

http://weolive.com/san-juan-capistrano/

Farrell's Tailgate Burger and 4th & Goal Sundae!

You know Farrell's is famous for their amazing ice cream creations,

but did you know you can also find amazing food there??

January brings us football and with it the limited time Tailgate Burger!

Farrell's culinary team worked for a month to perfect this delicious combo

of burger and nachos, straight from the stands!

It starts with a fresh 1/2 lb. Angus patty, which is simply the tastiest patty you can get!

 Pepper Jack cheese, and crisp lettuce, then, thrown on top of that, 

a pile of nachos built with a crisp heaping helping of Doritos® nacho chips, 

melted cheddar cheese, sour cream, black olives, fresh guacamole and house-made salsa.

This giant burger is not alone!

It comes with waffle fries cooked to perfection 

and topped with blue cheese and buffalo sauce!

I admit that the list of ingredients in the Tailgate Burger seemed like a strange combo, 
but after one bite, I was sold!

The flavors all blended together perfectly, and we loved it!

We left just enough room for the 4th & Goal Sundae!

This 4 scoop creation with whipped cream and oreo crumbs to top it

was polished off in no time, especially by the kids!

We were able to meet with Zachary Holtzclaw, Culinary Manager,
who is in charge of creating new foods for Farrell's!

He talked to us about some of the new things we will see on the menu in the future!

You are going to love it! 

I can't wait to see each month's special menu!

Guests also have the chance to win Farrell’s catering 

at their own personal “Big Game” party on February 1, 2014.

 All guests need to do is fill out the enter-to-win card 

when dining at any participating Farrell’s location.

Head on over to Farrell's today and try the new Tailgate Burger and 4th & Goal Sundae!

You might see me; I can't wait to eat it again!

*We received menu items for review purposes, all opinions are our own.

Tailgate Burger with Bleu Buffalo Waffle Fries combo is 13.99.

4th & Goal Sundae with take home helmet is 11.99.

Guest Post: Greek Lemon Potatoes by Engineer Mommy

I'm excited today to introduce you to Jennifer from Engineer Mommy!

She has a tasty dinner dish to share with us that I can't wait to try!

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Hey, everyone! My name is Jennifer and I blog over at Engineer Mommy. 

I am so thrilled to be over here at Polkadots on Parade today!

 Jaime is such an incredibly talented woman and I am honored that she has invited me 

to share this easy recipe for Greek Lemon Potatoes with you today!

I am always on the lookout for easy, delicious recipes to feed my family. 

With a 3 year old and a 15 month old occupying my every moment, 

I am usually short on time - there will be no marathon cooking sessions in my kitchen anytime soon! 

I need recipes that require minimal prep time while still producing flavorful, healthy meals. 

And these Greek Lemon Potatoes deliver just that! 

Preparing these potatoes requires combining some ingredients 

and popping them in the oven for about an hour, 

during which time I can concentrate on far more important tasks - 

you know, like building a sand castle or playing "tag" with the kiddos! :)

My kids are picky eaters, and even they cannot get enough of these Greek Lemon Potatoes. 

Bursting with the delicious flavors of lemon & garlic, 

these potatoes are sure to become a favorite side dish in your house, as they have in mine. 

Plus, they're so versatile, they will complement any entrée you may be serving: chicken, beef, fish, etc. 

Just make sure you have enough on hand - people will likely want second servings!

Let's get to the recipe now, shall we?

Greek Lemon Potatoes

Ingredients:

3 lbs baking potatoes, peeled and cut into cubes

1/3 cup olive oil

1/3 cup lemon juice, freshly squeezed

5 garlic cloves, minced

2 tsp. dried oregano

3/4 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. black pepper

3/4 cup chicken broth

Directions:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

Combine all the ingredients in a large baking dish 

and toss the potatoes to ensure that they are fully coated by the sauce.

Bake for 1 hour, turning the potatoes once halfway through the cooking time.

Optional: For crispier edges and more color on the potatoes,

 preheat the broiler and broil the potatoes for an additional 5-10 minutes until they are golden brown.

I've made this a few times beforehand so I can tell you that the chicken broth is essential - 

it infuses a rich flavor into the potatoes and keeps them moist. 

Also, even though it's not necessary, I always place these in the broiler afterward. 

It only takes an extra 5-10 minutes, but it really imparts a lovely color and crispness to the finished product!

It has been a pleasure sharing this with you all today! 

If you'd like to see what else I've been up to recently, 

feel free to check out some of my easy DIY tutorials, 

some fun kids' crafts, and some other delicious recipes!

 Thanks again, Jaime, for having me!

GIVEAWAY: Del Taco Turkey Tacos!

You know how much we love Del Taco and now there's more to love!

Del Taco introduces ground turkey to their menu with tacos and a tostada!

We are big fans of ground turkey at our house and cook with it on a regular basis for health reasons. 

I was excited to have it available in a pick up and go meal when I don't have the time to cook!

Del Taco’s Turkey Tacos feature lean, seasoned ground turkey

 that has 33 percent less fat than its seasoned beef yet offers the same craveable flavor. 

Each Turkey Taco has only 150 calories.  

Del Taco is also offering a Turkey CrunchTada Tostada, 

an extension of their popular CrunchTada product line.

Priced at $1.29, the new Turkey Tacos are served in a crunchy corn or warm flour tortilla 

with freshly grated cheddar cheese, crisp lettuce and pico de gallo, made fresh daily at each Del Taco location. 

The Turkey Taco Meal, priced at $5, includes two tacos, chips with fresh pico de gallo salsa and a drink.

Connect with Del Taco online!

Del Taco on Social (hashtag #LetsTalkTurkey)

Web: http://www.deltaco.com

Raving Fan eClub: http://www.DelTaco.com/RavingFan

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/deltaco

Twitter: https://twitter.com/deltaco

Instagram: http://instagram.com/deltaco

Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/deltaco/

I know you want to try them out for yourself!

Enter to win a $20 gift card from Del Taco to taste the turkey!

GOOD LUCK!

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Happy day after Halloween!

Wahoo's has a got a great way to get rid of some of your candy.

Bring this ad in and get a free kids meal now through Sunday!

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GIVEAWAY: Rita's! Ice, Custard, Happiness!

Recently a new treat opened in our neighborhood, Rita's Ice!

If you're on the east coast, you're probably already a big fan.

If you're on the west coast, then you're in for a big treat!

Rita's Italian Ice was founded nearly 30 years ago, in 1984 by Bob Tumolo.

He opened the first in location in Bensalem, Pennsylvania, and named it after his wife, Rita.

Italian Ice, also known as "water ice" is a unique process where the water is spun and chilled 

no lower than a 22 degree Celsius removing all the air molecules 

to get the smooth consistency differentiating it from a shaved ice or snow cone.

It feels like eating fresh fallen snow!

The ice is made fresh daily with real fruit and can be flavored with over 60 different flavors, including sugar-free, 
so you can have a unique experience every time you go and find your favorites!

My favorite part of Rita's Ice is the frozen custard.

It comes in regular and light, and they are both delicious!

There are several different treats to choose from at Rita's Ice.

Misto: A combination of your favorite Italian Ice and Old-Fashioned Custard blended together.

Blendini: Your favorite Italian Ice and Old-Fashioned Custard together with a mix-in topping!

Gelati: Layers of your favorite Italian Ice and Old-Fashioned Custard. This is the #1 seller and my favorite too!

In addition, you can get milkshakes and sundaes with unlimited toppings!

All toppings at Rita's Ice are brand-names, like Reeses, M&M's and Oreos!

In addition to in-store treats, you can also take home custard cookie sandwishes and frozen custard cakes!

The Italian Ices and Old-Fashioned Custards are also available to take home by the quart!

We are big Rita's Ice fans!

We love the ice, the custard, and the great people there!

We also love a company that gives back.

Rita's Ice helps raise money with Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation

and has raised and donated over $3.5 million to fund pediatric cancer research!

And now for the best part!!

You can WIN a $10 gift card to Rita's Ice!

Whether you're a die hard fan or wanting to try it for the first time,

this giveaway is for you!

GOOD LUCK!

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