Closed Winner:July Giveaway: Kohana Coffee Dark Roast

CONGRATULATIONS  Meredith M
You are the random picked Winner of this two pack coffee prize.

Giveaway: 2 (0.2oz.)bags of Kohana Dark Roast Coffee
Giveaway Rules:

Let me kick this off, by sharing how I like my Kohana Coffee.
I brew a pot of this dark roast blend, let it cool, add to my blender two teaspoons of splenda, 2 cups of fat free milk, 1 tablespoon of vanilla, and ice. I blend until the ice is bite size and I have a froth on top then pour and enjoy.

Discover the rich, smooth taste of Kohana coffee.
Grown on small farms where the beans are specially picked for their perfection. Dark rich roasted flavor that is not bitter.
  Kohana Coffee is great hot or iced, you choose and I guarantee you will enjoy every sip!

Credit: Video is property of Kathy B.over of this blog. Southern Made In The Shade is sponsoring this giveaway.

Sugar Free & No Sugar Added What Is The Difference

I look for food and drinks that are sugar free most of the time, but do settle for no sugar added at times. I know that by reading labels which I am diligent about that no sugar added products usually are low in sugar. I make diet allowances if I am eating those foods since I am a diabetic.
  Since most folks are watching what they eat for their fitness and health regiments I bring you this article on the difference in sugar free and no sugar added labels.

     Sugar free indicated that less than 0.5 gram of sugar per serving is used.
    No sugar added means that additional sugar hasn't been put into a product, but the term has become a marketing gimmick.
 "It's on foods that won't have sugar added such as plain yogurt for example - to entice you to buy them," says Constance Brown Riggs R.D. a spokesperson for the American Diabetic Association.
 
   Ms. Riggs recommends that you read ingredients instead of relying on these labels. Your body processes all sugar in the same way, so if your watching your weight monitor your calories.

Credit: The paragraphs that are not in italic are property of Fitness Magazine dated September 2011.

Recipe: Italian Herb Baked Chicken & Pasta

Every evening I join my Husband, David in the kitchen to cook dinner. He is our house chef so already knows what we are preparing before I do.
Tonight we prepared, OK I just assist mainly, this Italian Herb Baked Chicken & Pasta. The recipe is property of McCormick as it was taken from their packet, stating that this is a NEW recipe. My Son In Law had two helpings and shared that he thought it was good. I had one serving and enjoyed it greatly, must admit I ate two rolls with it. Delicious is my final thought on this dish, filling, and served all 4 adults in our household with ample helpings. Italian Herb Baked Chicken & Pasta
Seasoning Mix
Ingredients2    cups uncooked medium pasta, such as rotini, penne or ziti
1    pkg. McCormick Seasoning Mix Italian Herb Baked Chicken & Pasta
1    lb.  uncooked boneless skinless chicken breasts,  cut into 1 inch cubes
2    cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
1  1.2  cups water
1   can (14 1/2 oz.) petite diced tomatoes, do not drain
DirectionsPlace pasta chicken and 1 cup of the cheese in a 13x9 inch baking dish.
Mix, water, seasoning mix and tomatoes until well blended. Pour over pasta and chicken. Stir to coat well, making sure most of the pasta is covered with sauce. Cover with foil.
Bake in preheated 375 degrees oven 45 minutes or until chicken is cooked through. Remove foil and stir. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheese.
Bake uncovered 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand 5 minutes. Sauce will continue to thicken upon standing.
Credit: Photographs are property of Kathy B owner of Southern Made In The Shade. Recipe is property of McCormick original spices. The review of this recipe is my own opinion and no compensation was taken.

Review: Country Bob's Cookbook

Happy June to you, YEA summer has arrived. 
I wanted to share this great grillin time cookbook review with you. 
I know it is somewhat of a blur so hope you don't get dizzy. As usual I am so excited and move to fast on my videos. I am working on that!!


Please visit this fine company on Facebook and their Country Bob's website to order this book. 
If you have used this companies products, such as Country Bob's All Purpose Sauce let me know what you think!

Credit: This review is my own opinion and no compensation was received on my part for this review. I am not associated with Country Bob's business in anyway. Except being a fan of their products. 

Review: Mama Jacks Hamburgers

Our home if approximately 5 miles from the small town of Pflugerville, TX. We use the local post office in Pflugerville and frequent a small hamburger joint by the name of Mama Jacks. It is run by a family that makes the best home made down home tasting hamburgers and fries. If I had to guess it has been in the small little building for over 20 years. I thought it would be fun to show you my cheeseburger. Not far from the local High School and the students eat there daily.
Best of all is their prices, April ordered a hamburger and onion rings, I ordered a cheeseburger and french fries with large drinks for a total of $11 !!


So here is a SHOUT OUT for Mama Jacks in Pflugerville TX.
If you live in or near a small town and have a locally owned Hamburger Joint tell me about it.
You can see in the picture of April far right corner a bookshelf with books.
Mama Jacks Hamburgers has a take one leave one free book exchange.
I thought that was so great and I found a book to take home.
Now that is clever marketing especially to a reader like myself.
There is just something about Small Town charm you just can't get in a big city.Mama Jacks Hamburgers

800 Pecan St W
Ste A
Pflugerville, TX 78660
Neighborhood: Pflugerville

(512) 990-1515