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PRODUCT REVIEW: Lay’s Cheddar Bacon Mac N Cheese Potato Chips

PRODUCT REVIEW: Lay’s Cheddar Bacon Mac N Cheese Potato Chips

Time for yet another Lay’s Potato Chip taste test! Over the past few days, I’ve been on a mission to sample each of the four finalists in the Lay’s Potato Chip “Do Us a Flavor” contest.  On Saturday, I tried the Mango Salsa variety, and on Sunday, I sampled the Cappuccino flavor.  (Scroll down toRead more about PRODUCT REVIEW: Lay’s Cheddar Bacon Mac N Cheese Potato Chips[…]

Coconut Bacon?

Coconut Bacon?

When I saw this at Fresh Market, I couldn’t help myself–I had to try it.  I’m not a vegan, but I am always on the look out for healthier alternatives to my decadent food favorites, and I do love coconut, so why not? It was…interesting. It certainly does have a flavor that is similar toRead more about Coconut Bacon?[…]

Graduation Cupcakes

Graduation Cupcakes

I’ve seen numerous versions of these floating around on the web, but wanted to share my version for those of you looking for a “peanut-free” version.The original concept is simple: top a cupcake with an upside down peanut butter cup, and top it off with a square of chocolate or a chocolate-covered graham cracker. TheRead more about Graduation Cupcakes[…]

Carpe Diem

Carpe Diem

I had a looooong day. I drove to Pennsylvania very early this morning for the funeral of a friend that I loved dearly. It was a 4 hour drive round trip, and a rough day in general. Nellie was an old neighbor of mine from my childhood in Brooklyn, and her husband Victor was absolutelyRead more about Carpe Diem[…]