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- Earache relief
- Pink Eye Relief drops
- Allergy and Sinus relief
- Nasal Allergy Relief
- and more
- Tofu Vegetable dumplings
- Thai Basil Vegetable dumplings
- Ready-to-cook
- Fresh
- 6 grams of plant-based protein
- Great as appetizers, snack or meals.
- 1 package Nasoya Thai Basil Vegan Dumplings
- 1 Tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 Tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 cups green cabbage, chopped
- 1/2 cup green onions, chopped (white section)
- 1/3 cup grated carrots
- 1/2 large red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 garlic clove , minced
- 1 Tablespoon sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 Tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 cup mango pulp ( or 1 yellow mango, peeled and fruit removed)
- 1/2 Tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 Tablespoon red chili garlic sauce
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Himalayan salt
- 1 teaspoon dried minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon mustard powder
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon parsley
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 rack of lamb, frenched ( bones are exposed)
- This fed 2 adults and 3 toddlers.
- 2 cups rutabaga, peeled and chopped
- 1 large orange bell pepper, deseeded and chopped
- 2 small red onions, peeled and chopped
- 2 cups green beans
- 2 pinches of Himalayan salt
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black powder
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Allergy Season with Similasan
May 10th, 2019
We officially have a spring in Pennsylvania. It is by far my favorite season and sometimes it simply does not last long. Growing up in Texas I knew that pollen was always an issue for me but then I moved to Michigan and then now to Pennsylvania. The allergy symptoms just kept changing not only for me but also for my husband.
When I arrived to Pennsylvania, I started getting upper respiratory infections thinking I had a virus only to find out from my physician that I was suffering from allergies. So my quest to find relief became a mission.
Memories in Switzerland
Thanks to Moms Meet, I was introduced to Similasan, a brand focused on natural remedies. Truthfully, I realized that I purchased this brand back when I was in Switzerland when I was 16 years old. I distinctly remember suffering from allergies while vacationing in Interlaken with my grandmother. I found a pharmacy and received a sublingual option and eye drops.
I was dealing with itchy eyes, sneezing and an itchy palate. I remember that I was thankful that I was able to find relief back then. Fast forward and now I am 40 and have 3 little girls. I have a large maple tree in my front yard and somehow, when spring and fall hit, our allergies hit. A mixture of pink eye, itchy and watery eyes, and sneezing occur between this family of 5 and it is no longer about the adults.
Similasan Eye Relief
Similasan originated in Switzerland in the 1980s and became popular throughout Europe. It has also become popular in North America as well! Similasan’s success is due to their commitment to provide temporary relief of symptoms the natural way—by engaging the body’s defenses to support the immune system.
Similasan Allergy Eye Relief is formulated with natural active ingredients like Eyebright flowers and Sabadilla Lily. These eye drops do not have any additional ingredients like anihistamines, vasoconstrictors, or harsh chemicals.
My family and close friends know that I love all things holistic, so knowing that Similasan is focused on natural active ingredients, makes me relieved knowing I can have temporary relief in helpful ways.
Multiple products
Similasan has a variety of other products that can be added to your medicine cabinet.
I was able to use the Nasal Allergy Relief in addition to the Allergy and Sinus Relief tablets and I was thankful to have another option to alleviate current symptoms, if only temporarily.
Where to find Similasan
Similasan Allergy Eye Relief is available to purchase at Albertsons, Amazon, CVS, Dollar General, Giant Eagle, Harmon, H-E-B, Hy-Vee, iHerb, Ingles Markets, Kmart, Kinney Drugs, Kroger, Meijer, Natural Grocers, Publix, Pharmaca, Rite Aid, Safeway, Save Mart, Schnucks, Sprouts, Supervalu, Swanson, Target, The Vitamin Shoppe, Vitamin World, Walgreens, Walmart, Wegmans, Weis, Whole Foods Market, and Winn Dixie.
To find Similasan Allergy Eye Relief in your area, visit similasanusa.com/where-to-buy for thefull list of locations.
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Vegan Dumplings with Stir-Fried Veggies and Spicy Mango Sauce
April 9th, 2019
Spring is officially here! Even though the temperatures have been very volatile, I’m choosing to embrace April.
Now that we’ve been in our new house about 18 months, I feel like I’m able to manage decorating for every season and holiday. I’m currently setting up my home to look like spring and Easter.
Do you like doing that? What inspires you?
If you’ve been following me for a while you would know that I love cooking according to the seasons. Local produce and colorful meals make for inspired meals.
Thanks to Nasoya for challenging me to create a completely vegan meal. 10 years ago I went vegan for 2 years but then I got pregnant and craved meat.
Fast forward to now and I occasionally prepare meatless meals especially ones with tofu. I have an awesome tofu press that removes excess moisture in a tofu block.
Nasoya recently came out with two kinds of organic vegan dumplings:
They are found in the refrigerated section of the health department in the grocery store near the tofu. Here’s a few facts about them:
I decided to try the Thai Basil Vegetable dumplings because they sounded the most intriguing. I made an easy lunch dish to share with my husband. Each package makes about 3 servings of dumplings but it can easily be for 2 people.
Where to Find Nasoya Dumplings
These products are very easy to find but if you have problems, check Nasoya’s store locator. Again, they will be in the refrigerated section of your natural product section. I have seen them at Wegmans and Giant Food, but you can also find them at Acme, ShopRite, and Weis stores. Want to try them?
Dumplings with Stir-Fried Veggies and Spicy Mango Sauce
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Ingredients (2 lunch servings)
Dumplings
Stir-Fried Veggies
Mango Sauce
Assembly
Instructions
Dumplings
Heat a large skillet on medium heat and add sesame oil. Remove dumplings from packaging and add to skillet. Fry on one side for 4 minutes and then flip the dumplings so they cook on the opposite side for an additional 4 minutes. Add 1/4 cup water and cover pan to allow water to finish cooking the dumplings for 4 minutes. Remove dumplings to a bowl.
Stir-fried veggies
In the same pan, add the sesame oil and heat on medium heat. Add the veggies and seasonings and stir-fry veggies for 8 minutes. While they cook, make the mango sauce.
Mango sauce
Add all mango ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth.
Assembly
Divide veggies between two plates. Add dumplings over veggies and drizzle with mango sauce. Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro.
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Rack of Lamb with Roasted Rutabaga Medley
March 28th, 2019Thanks to Superior Farms for sending me different cuts of lamb to cook with. I was very impressed with the flavor and the way it was packaged.
How to not over cook meat
Growing up my mother would alternate making different cuts of meat but specifically she would make lamb for Easter. I really did not learn how to cook any cuts of meat other than making sure it was not red.
Wait. Overdone meat? Yep, everything was WELL-DONE.
When I got married 10 years ago I was taught and enlightened to the fact that I had not been enjoying meat the way it was intended.
Fast-forward to my current kitchen situation and I am equipped with my trusty Therama-pen and I can confidently say that I have hardly overcooked my meat.
This is one of the reasons why I have not cooked or handled certain meat.
Lamb – a whole new experience
I have had some experience hearing about the difference between lamb from New Zealand, but I had not been convinced about American lamb. All I tried to explain to my husband is that the lamb flavor could be very pronounced. Can anyone relate to lamb tasting too….LAMBY or GAMEY.
According to Quora, “The ‘gamey’ taste in sheep comes from the lanolin. … Lamb has a mild gamey taste, and mutton(sheep over a year old) is more gamey. However, hair sheep such as Katahdin or Dorper sheep do not have the gamey taste even as they age due to the lack of lanolin in their fat. Hair sheep meat is mild and delicious!”
I learned something from that because I thought it was just me.
Superior Farms
Superior Farms is an employee-owned company based in California. They allow their lambs to pasture immense grasslands and are sustained on natural vegetation making them all natural with no added hormones. Superior Farms is the number one choice of top chefs allowing many to create fantastic dishes.
They have existed since 1964 and are run by ranchers solely focused on raising their lambs with care. Many are also 4th generation ranchers really taking care of what they raise. The integrity of the product is attractive and shows how much they care. Everything is humanely handled and Halal-certified.
Rack of Lamb with Roasted Rutabega Medley
I only do what I know best. I create my dishes based on inspiration and what I have on hand. I created a nice rub to go on the 2-lb rack of lamb that I allowed to marinate over 2 1/2 hours. I really wanted to focus on a simple dinner that a family of 4 or 5 could enjoy over Easter. While we have little kids, we do not serve them anything different that we eat. Our 7, 6 and 3 1/2-year-old girls ate the lamb and savored each bite. They loved the outside of the lamb that had the rub the most!
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Keywords: bake grill entree lamb rutabega Easter American spring
Ingredients (4 people)
Rack of Lamb rub
Lamb
Rutabaga Medley
Instructions
Rack of Lamb rub
Remove excess fat from the rack until there is a thin layer of fat.
Mix all the rub ingredients in a small bowl. Spread the rub all over the rack of lamb. Place on a plate and cover with plastic and marinate overnight or for 2 hours.
Remove from fridge and place on a large pan.
Rutabaga Medley
Preheat oven to 400 degree Fahrenheit.
Mix all the veggies except the green beans together and spray with olive oil. The drippings from the lamb will be added to the veggies to finish cooking. Add the veggies to the lamb on its pan. The green beans will be added last.
Cook the lamb for 20 minutes. Remove the rack of lamb from the pan and place on another small pan with green beans. Increase heat to 450 Fahrenheit and cook lamb for 10 minutes until internal heat reaches 145 Fahrenheit for medium doneness.
Add the cooked green beans to the rutabega medley and mix well with lamb drippings. Allow the lamb to rest for 5 minutes before slicing into chops.
Drizzle veggies with balsamic glaze.
Serve with mashed potatoes.
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Glamorous Phones Cases For Every Woman [Giveaway]
February 5th, 2019Velvet Caviar recently helped me makeover my poor phone case situation from boring black to fun, flirty, and feminine. Thanks to Velvet for sponsoring this post and introducing me to durable and glamorous phone cases.
Protecting my Samsung S8 Phone
When I first purchased my Samsung S8 phone last year, the only thought I had when protecting my phone was the standard durable boring phone case. Since having kids, I am the last person to think about pretty things. Everything is pretty much about my family and my home.
One thing I quickly realized is that when I went searching for my phone in my purse or any other bag, I always had a hard time finding it. A black phone with a black phone case did not make such a perfect match for a busy mother like me. I tried having an air vented pop out to hold my phone but somehow it was just not the right fit.
Velvet Caviar
When I was introduced to Velvet Caviar, my interest was piqued because all of a sudden beauty stood before me. A chance to beautify my phone and be feminine? This company is known for their colorful and durable phone cases available for various phone devices along with phone ring holders to match the phone cases. Pretty Yet Protective (TM) is their slogan but there is more that comes with that.
They also offer fashionable beanies and scarves with fun pompoms along with portable phone chargers that keep your phone charged and going for the whole day!
I received the Dusty Rose Chrome Floral case with a mauve background inlaid with gold roses. Someone must have shared one of my favorite colors because I fell in love with it immediately. The case is in a matte finish and is easy to grip. The inside of the case is inlaid with a soft padding and the brand’s name etched in elegant lettering.
The Nude Vintage Floral phone case came with a phone ring holder which is why I decided to use the case first so I could fully enjoy the Velvet Caviar experience. The phone ring holder is very sturdy and easier to hold. In fact, I could hold multiple items in one hand while holding the phone with the ring. I was seriously impressed.
The phone ring has a 360 degree rotation and is capable and sturdy to become hands free. I was able to hold my phone through the clip and text with one hand while doing multiple tasks with my other hand. It has been great having in the kitchen, while looking at a recipe from my website.
As a busy mom, this was truly a plus. There is no need to worry about it getting in the way of your back pocket though. The ring easily folds and is not an issue for storage. I LOVE IT!!!!
Important Facts + Giveaway
There is a one year warranty on the phone whether you like it or not. There is free shipping and many ways of payment when it comes to ordering your phone.
Want a chance to try this phone case? I am giving away the Golden Cheetah Galaxy case for the Samsung S8 plus a phone ring holder. Here is how you can win:
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Suga by Foo – Seasonal Chinese Cuisine in Philly
February 4th, 2019When I know date night comes around, my heart skips a beat. It skips an extra beat when I know I am going into the city. Having lived in Houston, I am very used to city life even when I lived in the suburbs. Since moving from Chester County to Delaware County, we are now closer to the city. Suga by Foo was a lovely experience and definitely one to check out in the city.
Dining in Philly
For those who get anxious going into the city, I totally get it. I finally feel like I have a handle on how to enjoy the city. I know the spots to park without breaking the bank and there are always an amazing list of restaurants to try. One of the places we decided to check out was Suga (SOO-GAH) by Susanna Foo.
When I found out that Ms. Foo helped bring gourmet Chinese food to America and that she has won 2 James Beard awards, I knew my husband and I were in for a treat. The restaurant is tucked in the Rittenhouse Square district and is clearly an ideal place for a romantic dinner for 2.
Since we had a show to attend to before we arrived before official dinner but perfect timing for happy hour from 5 to 7pm.
Dumplings
We started out with the Dumpling Sampler which came out with 6 different types of dumplings and 3 types of sauces. This was definitely an ideal appetizer to share because it highlighted the popular wild mushroom dumplings. Each of them were unique and very savory.
Our favorites? It was a tie between the wild mushroom and the lamb dumpling.
Main Dishes
Since it was our first time dining, we decided to try 3 different dishes that highlighted different parts of the seasonal menu. I ordered the Cilantro Sesame Chicken which came with thin strips of chicken mixed with julienne carrots, shitake mushrooms and cilantro. The menu indicated jicama and asparagus but unfortunately I did not realize the ingredient change until later. It was a simple but flavorful dish.
My husband’s Braised Short Rib Noodle dish was hearty. I was tossed with eggplant, tomatoes and spinach along with freshly made noodles. It was nice to sample from each of our dishes because the unique Asian flavors in the noodle dish were magical.
Our third dish was a vegetarian favorite of my husband’s: Ma Po Tofu. Ms. Foo’s version was definitely spicy with a fine mix of corn, black beans, scallions and Sichuan peppercorn. I added a side of brown rice with lentils that seemed to have a nice curry flavor to it. We definitely enjoyed the heat on the dish but it was not one to finish off the evening.
Dessert
By the end of the evening, we enjoyed a cup of coffee and shared a Ginger Asian Pear Sorbet that was spectacular. Each bite had a perfect blend of pear and ginger flavors that cooled off the palate after our delicious dinner.
Specials
If you are looking for an elegant Chinese experience, check out their upcoming specials for Chinese New Year where you can dine for $39 a person, 4 person minimum, on a special menu. It is bound to be a delicious culinary experience. We look forward checking it out again in the future.
Suga by Foo
1720 Sansom Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
