Foodie gifts make the BEST gifts no matter the season. From stocking stuffers and holiday hostess gifts to house warmers or birthday presents, gifts that say “gourmet” tend to go a long way. With just under a week until Christmas, here are a few of my own foodie gift picks to wet your appetite. Keep […]
How I Created 3 Yummy Dinners with $25 from ALDI (and you can, too!) {Giveaway Closed}
I first became aware of ALDI supermarkets when my brother lived in Germany. And then slowly started to see the “high-quality, low-price” grocery retailer chain popping up around me in suburban New Jersey. And I was intrigued….what is this ALDI – and is it as great as everyone says it is from a price/value standpoint? […]
Weelicious Lunches Cookbook Review and Recipe {Giveaway Closed}
In the spirit of no tricks and just treats this Halloween, mom a la mode wants to continue to share some great resources for healthy family eating here on the ol’ blog. And given the candy and sugar-saturated festivities sure to be taking place this week, I figured a post about Catherine McCord’s latest cookbook […]
Kidfresh Super Duper Nuggets: Review, Giveaway AND Twitter Party (oh, my!) {Giveaway Closed}
This is a sponsored post. Now that Roc is in preschool, I’m always on the hunt for something healthy, yummy and easy to either pack in his lunch box or have ready for him when he comes home. I’ve been a big fan of the Kidfresh line of frozen kid’s meals with hidden veggies for […]
Wordless Wednesday: Weenie Wagon Edition
I first published this post back in April…since then, Rosie’s Weenie Wagon has been on a roll! From TV to print to digital articles about her, Rosie is leading a food truck revolution in Northern New Jersey. Keep on truckin’, Rosie!
Swap Your Oven for the Grill: Chicken with Peas & Tomatoes and Grilled Vegetables Two Ways
You know that expression, “If you can’t take the heat, then get out of the kitchen?” Yeah. Well, that’s my approach to cooking dinner during the summer months. I grill just about everything that I can, but not in a way that you’d expect. I actually utilize my grill as an outdoor oven, and find […]
One Smart Cookie: Meet Mr. Cory
This post originally appeared on Rebelle Society entitled “When Life Gives You Chocolate…Bake Cookies!” and is authored by Sharon Pingitore. {Editor’s Note} There’s been quite the buzz around Bergen County about Mr. Cory and his Homemade Cookies. So when my good friend, Sharon Pingitore of Mamaste, told me she had the chance to interview him, I […]
Party-Perfect DIY Grilled Pizza
We recently visited our dear friends, Donna and Peter, and aside from looking forward to spending some quality time with one of my oldest and bestest friends (Donna and I grew up at our town pool together), I knew that they would be serving something super delicious. Peter is a creative and meticulous home cook, […]
Farmer’s Market Sunday Supper {Recipe}
Farmer’s Markets throughout the New York City Metro Area are just as abundant as the fresh, local produce that they peddle. While the open markets in my neck of the woods in Northern New Jersey tend to be open on Sunday mornings, I do know of many others available during weekdays, too. I just LOVE […]
I LOVE GREEK YOGURT! {Giveaway Closed}
Did you know that June is National Dairy Month? I didn’t either, until the folks from the American Dairy Association and Dairy Council sent me this awesome product package and some cool information on the benefits and attributes of Greek yogurt. They didn’t have to go out of their way to convince me as to […]