Pros/cons of pre-fab cinnamon rolls…
A good friend (Frannie! ) inquired on our FB page about how the Pillsbury cinnamon rolls in a tube compared to the Trader Joe’s brand. Great question! I had actually thought about that breakdown myself so I thought, after some research, that I would provide the info in a quick blog. Here ya go! Trader Joe’s Nutritional Info: Calories: 320 g Fat: 15 g Trans fat: 0 g Sat. Fat: 6 g Cholesterol: 40 mg Sodium: 270 mg Carbs: 42 g Fiber: 2 g Protein: 4 g Ingredient list: Enriched Flour, Unsalted...
Read MoreTrader Joe’s Cinnamon Rolls
When you come across something delish…ya gotta pass along the good news, right? I am an uber fan of TJ’s and love the fact that you can pretty much blindly pick up anything off the shelves and it’s good for you or at least a healthier version of something decadent. Pick up a tube and try them for yourself…$3.99 each. They contain no corn syrup or artificial anything AND you can recycle everything from the container they come in. Yep, there they are. Nice, large, ooey...
Read MoreAurora’s Farmers Market 2011
The fam’ and I visited the N. Broadway location (next to the Aurora post office and Roundhouse Rest.) and it was very nice. A smaller scale than the French Market, but lots of nice offerings. There were a few booths that were for home-based businesses such as Juice Plus and Pampered Chef, always nice because sometimes you can’t find a consultant and need something. There was a mini-doughnut vendor that sells micro-mini doughnuts at 3/$0.99 (our 2 year old LOVED this as they were just her...
Read MoreWheaton French Market/Summer 2011
What will you find at the corner of Liberty Dr. and Main St.in Wheaton, IL? A gold mine of a Farmer’s Market that is nestled alongside the railroad tracks, that’s what! I have visited quite a few markets now, in WA and IL, and the Wheaton French Market remains my favorite IL market. Most Farmer’s Markets have similar offerings, but they also have unique vendors, which is what makes Market hopping all the more fun. In addition to the vendors I highlight below, you will find fresh fruit...
Read MoreIs this a good watermelon?
Notice all of the “hatchmarks”? Bright red, juicy, delicious! Filled 2 gallon zip-top bags! Years ago, I was watching some random cooking show and the person was talking about picking good fruit. I wish I could remember who the person was, but alas, I cannot. The wonderful advice they gave has served me well. When looking for a good watermelon, you basically want to pick the ugliest one. Goes against what you would think, right? The “ugly” is from hatchmarks, or rough,...
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