May 2011 ~ Colie's Kitchen

May 30, 2011

Pink pork won't kill you according to the USDA

I love this article because this was my Mom when I was a kid we never had pork unless it was bacon, or ham. My Mom was scared to cook with it, and never would. Still today she won't. That trend continued with me because I rarely cook it myself. If you're one of those pork connoisseurs who prefers your chop or tenderloin to be pink...

Elmer's Flower Jewelry Holder @Elmers #DIY

With summer steadily approaching soon the kids will be out of school. If your kids are anything like I was they will be bored by the first day of summer. The princess loves crafts and I have no doubt she will love this one. Check it out Elmer’s has come up with a great idea! Appropriate For: Every Day Supplies Neededs: Elmer's® Foam Board™, White,...

This was a really great recipe that everyone enjoyed. We like making sliders just because they are fun and easy to handle. This recipe is what I would call a kicked up slider. It’s very tasty and easy to make. I love the red onions on these burgers, and I especially love the sauce. Since making this recipe I use the sauce on a lot of things like sandwiches and even...

by Real Simple Magazine, on Thu May 19, 2011 6:29am PDT By Sarah Stebbins Clothing and Outerwear Button-Down Shirts. Unbutton the shirt. Unfasten all buttons, including the tiny ones at the collar, before laundering. Otherwise, the agitation in the machine and the weight of other garments may cause buttonholes to tear. See More: Surprising Cleaning New Uses Apply...

6 Grab-and-go proteins that fill you up.

by The Editors of Prevention, on Thu Mar 10, 2011 11:29am PST Protein is a dieter’s best friend. It is an essential ingredient for losing weight and keeping it off because it’s a potent calorie burner that plays a role in nearly every body function, from building shapely biceps to regulating sleep and boosting immunity. High-protein foods take more work to chew and...

Is Skim Milk Making You Fat?

Paul John Scott, DETAILS You probably spend all of one second deciding what kind of milk to put in your coffee. What's to debate? If you want to keep the pounds off and avoid heart disease, choose skim. This is gospel, after all: It's recommended by the USDA and has so permeated our thinking that you can't even find reduced-fat (2%) milk at places like Subway—and forget...

Santa Fe Chicken Fajita Soup #Kraft

what you need 1 pkg. (1.4 oz.) TACO BELL® HOME ORIGINALS® Fajita Seasoning Mix 1/3 cup water 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips 4 large cloves garlic, minced 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro 1 large red onion, chopped 1 small green pepper, chopped 1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA...

Conde Nast Digital Studio I can honestly say I learned a lot from this article. I had no idea you shouldn't wash your chicken. I grew up being told to do half of these things. Koo-doos to the author!! -Nic By Kemp Minifie, Gourmet Live Let’s just admit it: Americans chow down on a lot of chicken—82.2 pounds per person in 2010 alone! So here are 10 things you should know...

I love spaghetti sauce, but I do not like it in the jar. I grew up on fresh homemade sauce, whereas my husband grew up on spaghetti sauce in a jar. I only buy in the jar when I can practically get it for free with coupons. I found this great article that gives you tips on how to “fancy up” spaghetti sauce in a jar! -Nic By Amy Brantley – Tue Apr 19 2:44pm PDT Share...

Wordless Wedness - My Moon

My husband generously gave me a wonderful camera for my birthday. Since then I have been attempting to learn how to use it. I must admit it’s much harder than it looks. I took these pictures a few night ago and love how the turned out. Creepy yet awesome at the same time. My husband had gone outside to get the trash ready for the morning pickup. I followed behind him to...

Wordless Wednesday - Bad Bunny

Cody really is a cute and sweet bunny! I mean seriously who could resist that face? I know I sure can't, but that doesn't change the fact that he is a busy little guy and gets into just about everything you can imagine. First off Cody has an identity crisis, and thinks he's a cat. He does not live in a cage, in fact he sleeps under a table at night. He has free range of...

Every parent wants their children to develop healthy eating habits, but that’s often easier said than done. To help you instill healthier eating habits for your children Yoplait Kids and Author Christine Coppa, best known for her Mama's Boy blog at Parenting.com and is the author of Rattled! Available at Amazon.com (Broadway Books, 2009) introduce a webisode series called...

I Love Allens Vegetables. They are my go to veggy when I am not using fresh vegetables because they are the closest vegestables I have found to fresh. You keep your family members healthy all year long, so why not keep your pantry healthy all year long, too? Think of all the time you’ll save when your veggies come to YOU ... Allens wants to stock your pantry for one whole...