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Cozy-kitchen recipes and homemade experiments.
A long long time ago, in a carb-free galaxy far far away… there was one pigtailed girl determined to fine a delicious way to make the ultimate healthy banana bread. With the…
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2 cups King Arthur White Whole Wheat Flour 1 teaspoon of Safeway Plain Salt 2 teaspoons Arm & Hammer Pure Baking Soda …
My first time making flour tortillas from scratch — five ingredients and zero regrets.
The homemade banana bread recipe I have been obsessed with — extra moist, extra walnuts.
As most of you may know, I love my wine! I recently found one that I would like to share with you guys… Josh Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon is a California wine Blended and Bottle…
I haven’t been here in so long. Mr. Awesome Boyfriend hasn’t been at all. So, we decided to take an adventure! I got my picture taken with a lot of Miss county beauty queens.…
Mr . Awesome Boyfriend and I made homemade cookies and fudge. I told him after Thanksgiving that I wanted to make fudge and cookies for our friends. It was a tradition passes…
Answer: to become delicious This chicken dinner is my new favorite! It may be a little pricey but you pay for deliciousness and convenience. You can find the stuffed jalapeño…
Safeway Starbucks Frappuccino Happy Hour—half-price frappuccinos after 3pm.
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Yogurt Land's strawberry frozen yogurt is fresh, creamy, and only 25 calories an ounce.
This is the best pineapple cutter ever! I got this at Wal-Mart for about $7. You cut the top of the pineapple and start twisting the cutter. It makes a perfect pineapple…
This is a great Cabernet Sauvignon! It is from the Rodney Strong Estate Vineyards in Alexander Valley (Sonoma County) 2010. This Cab starts the experience with a beautiful deep…
Berry Delight frozen yogurt at the mall—strawberry, fresh fruit, not bad on calories.
I just tried this hot sauce: La Victoria Salsa Brava. It’s got a little kick to it but what was good was the freshness of the flavor. It tastes homemade! I like this on…
Starbucks Tribute Blend celebrates 40 years with four favorite growing regions.
My post-workout protein routine, from rotisserie chicken to fresh-cut deli cubes.
In the pursuit of trying to eat healthier, I have been eating a salad every day with dinner. I am a ranch dressing lover but the calories are not very forgiving. So, I found…
Baby carrots with lite ranch and Cholula chipotle hot sauce. Smoky and easy.
I tried Baskin Robbins lemon sorbet—fat free, bright, and not too sweet.
The legend of Kaldi and his dancing goats—how coffee was discovered in Ethiopia.
The new Starbucks Hazelnut Macchiato—vanilla, thick hazelnut sauce, pure yum.
My Baskin Robbins go-tos: world class chocolate, love potion 31, and daiquiri ice.
I started a grand adventure of wine tasting about a year ago. I would like to share one of my favorites! It is called Ghost Pines red blend 2010. It is a red wine that has a…
Saigon Pho #21 is my favorite chicken noodle soup when I'm feeling under the weather.
Two Pleasanton pho spots I love—Saigon City and another with great broth.
Summer time is known for hot weather and grilling. As a treat, we decided to try BlackAngus summer menu. The lobster tail is amazing! It is 9oz of deliciousness. I paired it…
This is my new obsession! Evolution juice is found in the refrigerator juice section of Safeway (most of the time by produce). Basically, it is fresh squeeze juice with no…
Want to try something different? Go check out Safeway for Driscoll’s Golden Raspberries! They are seriously yellow raspberries. Be bold go gold! -Girl in Pigtails
Yes, I said it: chicken taco pizza but it’s not what you think! Unless, you are thinking about Taco Bell’s Mexican pizza; then you read my mind! There are eight…
After 2pm at Safeway, grab a $2 grande espresso drink with your club card.
Safeway pineapples are $1.99 each—not per pound. Time for piña coladas!
I didn’t like BBQ until I had Kinder’s. I got the famous ball tip with everything and some delicious macaroni salad. My forever favorite lunch place can be found in Pleasanton…
Boyfriend and I had the best bagels for breakfast. We went to Noah’s Bagels in pleasanton, next to the old Safeway. I had a delicious sourdough bagel with tomato and basil…
I have creatively made a healthy rendition of nachos called apple nachos! It is super easy, delicious, and filling; great words for people who are dieting. What you need: 1…
I wanted to try something new and exciting! I wasn’t going to worry about calories and carbs. So, with the help of Miss. Betty Crocker, I found Greek Spanakopita Pie. For those…
I posted a blog about the best hot chocolate ever! Well, I now have a fabulous everyday recipe. I was inspired by the Safeway O Organics hot coco mix. What you will need: 3…
A thick Italian-style hot chocolate recipe inspired by the Live, Love, Pasta blog.
Rancho Grande Taqueria in Pleasanton serves giant, amazing homemade chimichangas.
Fall cooking experiments: homemade apple cider and a classic Betty Crocker beef stew.
