This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Carando®. All opinions are entirely my own.

Moms are busy!

You know it, and I know it. Whether you work inside or outside of the home, your schedule is jam-packed. When you’re a new mom, you’re busy not sleeping, changing diapers, feedings, the whole nine yards. I feel your pain! When you’ve got kids in school, you’re busy getting them everywhere they need to be. ALL moms are working moms even if they’re not making a paycheck. Anything we can do to make our lives easier is a priority.

I work from home, and no matter how hard I try to keep up with everything, I still feel behind most days. I am sure you can relate. By the time dinner rolls around, we’re already exhausted! I need convenience, but I don’t want to sacrifice taste. This is where Carando Meatballs come in.

Carando Meatballs

Carando Meatballs, available at your local Giant Eagle in the fresh meat deli section, are a super easy way to make your mealtimes less stressful and tasty! I am all about no fuss meals. My daughter absolutely loves cooking and … Read more...

Eating the same food all of the time is boring! A lot of people think that if you want to have a taste of foreign cuisines, you need to travel around the world. Not true! You can get foreign cuisine in your own area thanks to technology and culinary schools. You can order take-out the comfort of your home. Depending on where you order from, these meals may be prepared by chefs who have studied foreign cuisines. You can also get recipes online to try these cuisines on your own.

5 foreign cuisines to try

Indonesian cuisine

Did you know that Indonesian food is one of the most frequently eaten cuisines in the world? That’s because the foods are prepared using organic, natural spices which add excellent flavor and taste. Their signature foods are rice and satay, and Indonesian cuisine is a must try food.

Mexican cuisine

If you like spicy foods, you will love Mexican cuisine. Mexican cuisine is closely related to Chinese and French foods since these two countries also love their foods flavored with a variety of spices. Mexican food looks attractive and colorful too. Natural herbs add fresh flavors and color to the food. Mexican food … Read more...

Rosh Hashanah, Apples and Honey

Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish New Year, and though I’m not Jewish, many of my friends are. It is a two-day celebration, which begins on the first day of Tishrei. Tishrei is the first month of the Jewish civil year, but the seventh month of the ecclesiastical year. One of the traditions associated with Rosh Hashanah is eating apples and honey.

The custom of dipping apples into honey on the Jewish New Year is thought to have originated with Ashkenazi Jews as far back as medieval times. Like so many other holiday food traditions, there are various interpretations about why this sweet combination symbolizes Rosh Hashanah. Some point to mentions of these ancient foods in the Torah. Others see symbolism in the star-shaped center of the fruit when it’s cut horizontally. The most common explanation, of course, is that it represents our hopes for a sweet, fruitful new year.

If you’re looking for a great brand of honey to serve with your apples, or any time of year, be sure to try Rice’s Raw and Unfiltered Honey. I love that they’ve got honey from different areas of the country! Did you know it is … Read more...