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Wellness Wednesday is Back! Lighten up on the salt please!
Hola everyone! Today on Wellness Wednesday I want to talk to you guys about your sodium intake. That’s right put the salt shaker down! Consuming too much salt can cause things like high blood pressure, fluid retention, dehydration etc. With that being said our bodies do need some sodium, but a very small amount daily […]
Wellness Wednesday: Aunt Jemima Ain’t Right
Now, we all love waffles, pancakes and french toast for breakfast (occasionally anyway), but have you ever paid attention to what you’re pouring on your pancakes? A lot of us are accustom to using “Pancake Syrup” instead of Maple Syrup. According to ehow.com Americans spend over $450 million each year on these syrups, but most people […]
Turkey Meatball Subs
So Friday night I made the most wonderful meatball subs! And I made them using ground turkey because part of my new healthier lifestyle is cutting down on my red meat intake. Don’t get me wrong I love a juicy burger as much as the next person, I just can’t eat them twice a week! […]
Wellness Wednesday:Ground Turkey vs. Ground Beef
Hello everyone! The other day I made meatball subs out of ground turkey instead of ground beef and it tasted just as good as it does with ground beef. In fact I sort liked it better. BUt more importantly than the taste there are health benefits of choosing ground turkey over ground beef. Consuming too […]
*Product Review* Kraft Fresh Takes: Rosemary and Roasted Garlic Chicken
So I have to let you know about a product that I absolutely love. Kraft Fresh Takes. I have reviewed the Savory Four Cheese Recipe for burgers here. This time I decided to test out the Rosemary and Roasted Garlic Recipe. In case you don’t know Fresh Takes are in the cheese/dairy section of the […]
Smoked Turkey and Strong Family Bonds….
Happy Happy Happy New Year to you all! I hope you all had a wonderful holiday season. Please feel free to email me pics of your wonderful holiday meals and parties at april@theafter5lifestyle.com so I can share them with everyone. Some of the things I love about this time of year is the family time, […]
*New Wine Alert*…. Look what I found!
Hey guys look at what I found! It’s boxed wine that looks like a handbag. How cute! They have a blush, Pinot Grigio and a red wine (I can’t remember which red wine it was). This would be perfect to grab for a girls night out! I know boxed wine is looked down upon but this […]
Thick and Creamy Grits
Hello Everyone! I don’t know about you, but I love a southern style breakfast! It’s nothing better than having fried fish, grits and eggs to start off your day. So I wanted to share with you this morning how to make thick and creamy grits. It’s really easy and you won’t be disappointed. You don’t need many ingredients at […]
So I tried a recipe from Pinterest…
For the first time I tried a recipe from Pinterest, Pan seared Chicken with Balsamic Cream sauce with mushrooms and carmelized onions. For months I’ve been liking and repinning recipes on Pinterest and finally I actually tried one out! It was fabulous and very easy to make! The recipe comes from peaceloveandlowcarb.blogspot.com. Here is the recipe. Try […]
Fine Wine and Good Spirits
Hello everyone! Today I just wanna share some fine wines and good spirits with you! I attended a wine tasting at a food and wine festival and some of them were really good! Most of them are available at your local state stores. Now I have to tell you I am no sommelier. I don’t […]
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Stephanie: I'm up for this challenge...
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Jessica: I've bee looking for the perfect sauce, and this w...
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pamasaurus: I use Maple Syrup for cooking a lot... but we're w...
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April Perry-Mckellar: Lol Emily ! Me too!...
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Emily: I use pancake syrup, but I like pure maple syrup. ...
