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Join Us for a Kidfresh & FreshDirect Twitter Party! – Tues, 9/30 at 8:30pm ET

September 28, 2014 by Lisa Pisano Leave a Comment

Join Us for a Kidfresh & FreshDirect Twitter Party! – Tues, 9/30 at 8:30pm ET

One month into packing those school lunches and perhaps you’re already looking for some new, healthy alternatives? You’re not alone! Join me, Triple Threat Mommy, The Mama Maven and Kidfresh Foods for #FDLunchHero Twitter Party with our friends and retail partner, FreshDirect. We want to talk about the tips & tricks you do to get […]

Filed Under: Blogs & Blogging, Food, Kid & Family Friendly Tagged With: FreshDirect, Kidfresh, The Mama Maven, tips for healthy school lunches, tips for picky eaters, Triple Threat Mommy, Twitter Party

Guest Post: The Hubs visits the Habit Burger Grill

September 14, 2014 by Lisa Pisano 6 Comments

Guest Post: The Hubs visits the Habit Burger Grill

Did you know that Santa Barbara, California is known as the “American Riviera?” I didn’t either. That’s what happens when you send The Hubs out to do a guest review. He comes back with a little nugget of info, along with a whole lot to say on a topic. In today’s guest post, The Hubs […]

Filed Under: Food, Kid & Family Friendly Tagged With: burger review, burgers, Charburger, Fair Lawn, New Jersey, Santa Barbara, the Habit Burger Grill

A la Mode on the Road: Our Weekend in Lancaster County, PA

August 11, 2014 by Lisa Pisano 10 Comments

A la Mode on the Road: Our Weekend in Lancaster County, PA

My family and I recently visited Pennsylvania Dutch Country in Lancaster County for a little summer weekend getaway. We packed quite a bit of fun into the 36 hours we spent (we had to get home in time for my nephew’s 2-month birthday!), and my family and I agreed that one can easily spend 3-4 […]

Filed Under: Blogs & Blogging, Food, Fun, Kid & Family Friendly, Things To Do, Travel Tagged With: Amish Buggy Rides, Choo Choo Barn, Dutch Wonderland, Family Travel, Lancaster, Miller's Smorgasbord, Pennsylvania Dutch Country

Trying My Hand at a French Omelette with The Hundred-Foot Journey

July 30, 2014 by Lisa Pisano Leave a Comment

Trying My Hand at a French Omelette with The Hundred-Foot Journey

What is it about food and movies that seem to blend so well? Ratatouille…Julie and Julia…Big Night And now, coming out next week — DreamWorks Pictures’ The Hundred-Foot Journey, starring Helen Mirren and produced by Steven Spielberg, Oprah Winfrey and Juliet Blake.   I’m very much looking forward to taking in this film, especially since I had the chance to try my […]

Filed Under: Blogs & Blogging, Celebs & Pop Culture, Food, Music & Movies Tagged With: Dreamworks, food movie, Helen Mirren, Juliet Blake, Omelette recipe, Oprah Winfrey, Steven Spielberg, The Hundred Foot Journey

Summer Entertaining with Kings Food Market

June 29, 2014 by Lisa Pisano 1 Comment

Summer Entertaining with Kings Food Market

A few weeks back, I had the chance to attend a Summer Tasting Event at my local Kings Food Market in Ridgewood, New Jersey. For those of you who may not be familiar with Kings, it’s a culinary epicenter of food, wine & spirits that prides itself on fresh and premium offerings. It’s our go-to […]

Filed Under: Entertaining, Everything Fabulous, Food, Wine & Cocktails Tagged With: 4th of July, drink recipes, Entertaining, foodie, Godello, homemade margarita recipe, kings food market, New Jersey, Paul Guarino, Ridgewood

Sampling the Season’s Best Flavors at Applebee’s {Giveaway Closed}

June 17, 2014 by Lisa Pisano 18 Comments

Sampling the Season’s Best Flavors at Applebee’s {Giveaway Closed}

After a weeknight’s worth of home-cooked dinners, my family and I like to hit the town for supper on Friday nights. A favored local establishment for us is Applebee’s, for their kid-friendly atmosphere and menu. Despite being a chain restaurant, fresh, seasonal flavors can be found – and are done surprisingly well! – making Applebee’s […]

Filed Under: Food, Fun, Kid & Family Friendly, Product Reviews & Giveaways Tagged With: applebee's, Giveaway, kid-friendly restaurants, New Jersey, Season's Best Flavors, SeeYouTomorrow, summer, weight watchers, WinBehindTheFresh

Montclair Food & Wine Festival: May 31st – June 2nd

May 27, 2014 by Lisa Pisano Leave a Comment

Montclair Food & Wine Festival: May 31st – June 2nd

The Montclair Food & Wine Festival is fast approaching — beginning this coming Saturday, May 31st with The Grand Tasting event at the Montclair Art Museum. Founded in 2011 by blogger Melody Kettle of Hot from the Kettle, the Montclair Food & Wine Festival is a non-profit organization that was incorporated by a unique group of […]

Filed Under: Blogs & Blogging, Everything Fabulous, Food, Fun, Things To Do, Wine & Cocktails Tagged With: foodie, hot from the kettle, melody kettle, Montclair Art Museum, Montclair Food and Wine Festival, NJ things to do, St. Joseph's Children's Hospital

Gourmet Fare from Everywhere: St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital 7th Annual Cooking for Kids Event

April 3, 2014 by Lisa Pisano 5 Comments

Gourmet Fare from Everywhere: St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital 7th Annual Cooking for Kids Event

When the email hit my inbox inviting me to attend the St. Joseph Children’s Hospital Cooking for Kids Event, I immediately replied “YES.” That’s because this is one of the crème de la crème events appealing to the New Jersey foodie community – and for such an AMAZING cause. For the past seven years, St. […]

Filed Under: Blogs & Blogging, Celebs & Pop Culture, Everything Fabulous, Food, Wine & Cocktails Tagged With: Ariane Duarte, Cooking For Kids, CulinAriane, Fascino, Fitzgerald's 1928, Marc's Cheesecake, Maritime Parc, Montclair Food and Wine Festival, Morris Tap and Grill, pickled onion recipe, pulled pork tacos, Ryan DePersio, SO Tasty Vegan, St. Joseph's Children's Hospital, St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center

Join Us For a #FrozenKidfresh Twitter Party – 3/19, 8:30pm ET

March 13, 2014 by Lisa Pisano 2 Comments

Join Us For a #FrozenKidfresh Twitter Party – 3/19, 8:30pm ET

There are three main reasons why March is an AMAZING month: 1. March is Frozen Food Month! 2. Kidfresh has collaborated with Disney to promote the launch of the Disney Frozen Blu-ray™ Combo Pack!! 3. Kidfresh is having a #FrozenKidfresh Twitter party with $250 worth of prizes!!! We know that you are all busy parents […]

Filed Under: Blogs & Blogging, Everything Fabulous, Food, Kid & Family Friendly, Perks Tagged With: Disney, Frozen, Frozen Food Month, Kidfresh, MamaMaven, Triple Threat Mommy, Twitter Party

Frozen with Excitement: Dinner and a Movie with Kidfresh and Disney’s Frozen {Giveaway Closed}

March 12, 2014 by Lisa Pisano Leave a Comment

Frozen with Excitement: Dinner and a Movie with Kidfresh and Disney’s Frozen {Giveaway Closed}

Fretting about mealtime and what to serve a picky eater? Let it Go…. March is Frozen Food Month and my good friends at Kidfresh are collaborating with Disney to promote the release of the Frozen Blu-ray Combo Pack in stores nationwide starting next week on March 18, 2014. If you’ve been following my posts for […]

Filed Under: Deals & Specials, Everything Fabulous, Food, Fun, Kid & Family Friendly, Music & Movies, Perks, Product Reviews & Giveaways Tagged With: Disney, Frozen, Frozen Food Month, Giveaway, Kidfresh, picky eaters, Super Duper Chicken Nuggets, Wagon Wheel Mac n Cheese

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