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Ever since the commercial with Mindy Kailing advertising new Healthy Choice’s Pumpkin Ravioli with apples and Butternut Squash, I was curious. Mainly because I wondered what butternut squash tasted like. It seems to have become more popular in dishes, such as soups, and as side items. But I also was curious about pumpkin ravioli. This by far has been one of [...]

Banquet Pot pies and feeding hunger in America. You can help.

Posted by: thetalkingspoon on: February 24, 2012

Really quick,I have been buying Banquet’s chicken, chicken and broccoli and turkey pot pies, and not only are they delicious, but there is a code on each box you buy. When you log on to the provided website and enter the code, money goes to feeling the needy in America. As far as the pies themselves,  these pot pies [...]

Low Budget Gourmet: Boston Cream Pie Coffee? Home Goods Raid..Sorta

Posted by: thetalkingspoon on: January 6, 2012

Today a friend and I went to Home Goods, which is a store that offers gourmet food/coffee, furniture, and bath goods for discount prices.  Think Marshall’s, Ross or TJ Maxx, but without the clothes. I love this place, because it’s easy to access quaint adorable tea pots, funky, vintage “distressed” mirrors and desks, and features the best flavored coffees available- [...]

Almond Joy Flavored COFFEE (not just creamer) vs Almond Joy CREAMER

Posted by: thetalkingspoon on: November 27, 2011

I was at Home Goods (I love that place) and was shopping when I scoped out a bag of Almond Joy Flavored Coffee (the brand is Grande Kaffe Collection). The coffee smells rich of coconut and chocolate, and upon sipping its smooth flavor, I tasted  well balanced undertones of chocolate, coconut AND almond (which was a complaint of [...]

5 Uses for Butterscotch Pudding Mix~Low Budget Gourmet Ideas

Posted by: thetalkingspoon on: November 3, 2011

Butterscotch is a classic candy flavor with buttery overtones that add richness to a lot of recipes.  Here are a few idea to kick start using this ingredient, which is perfect for the fall. Butterscotch pudding mix will add both flavor and moisture to the some of the following items Butterscotch Cake. Simply add butterscotch pudding mix to cake [...]

TTSPTip: Play With Your Food! (Faking Your Way Into Baking)

Posted by: thetalkingspoon on: October 29, 2011

Fake your way into baking by using semi homemade recipes and jazzing it up! Now, I can say I have a much stronger sense that certain ingredients like vanilla can enhance flavors, but nutmeg and cinnamon can be paired up with certain fruits to round it out or add depth, and make cakes and other baked good from scratch. The same goes for non baking food. Play with your food, and you’ll have a better sense of how seasonings work, and more confidence!

Everyone who knows me knows how much I love and often crave Panera’s Mediterranean Veggie Sandwich. Here’s why. It’s light and refreshing, healthy, full of both sweet and savory flavors, and it’s rather exotic in nature. First, let’s analyze this sandwich from inside out. Sun dried tomato and basil bread, with a sweet undertone around the [...]

Must Try Food: Sweet Potato Fries (with a surprise tip!)

Posted by: thetalkingspoon on: May 14, 2011

Firstly, I must blog about my new guilt free indulgence sweet potato fries.  I love sweet potatoes as I find them more versatile and tasty than regular white potatoes. Also, nutritionally, they are more valuable than white potatoes. Let’s compare briefly. First, here’s a video of the difference between the two: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RTb42OGnxLQ Nutritional Content of : White Potatoes and [...]

Money Saving Tips: Managing Your Latte Love

Posted by: thetalkingspoon on: April 18, 2010

According to www.Feedthepig.org, many Americans spend nearly $5 each day on the fluffed up lattes, adding up to $20-$30 weekly. Now mind you, there is nothing wrong with spending that amount of money daily to get your eyes to stay open for a few hours, but in actuality, spending that amount on name brand coffee is not the only option out there. The following will disclose pactical money saving tips anyone can try out.

Copy Cat Gourmet: McDonald’s McGriddle (with Recipe)

Posted by: thetalkingspoon on: April 15, 2010

*Warning! The following contains unorthodox ways of creating the classic dish, French Toast in unique manners. If offended by the idea of eggs NOT being used in the French Toast batter, I advise you to leave. Viewer discretion is advised.


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