Life by Cynthia

Kitchen gadgets are great. I love them. Confession: I don't use them as much as I'd like. I have my ice cream maker just BEGGING to be used. SUMMER is here after all! The same goes for our Popsicle mold! Oh my neglected crock pot, juicer, blender, food processor... I'm so sorry to leave you so lonely for so long. I DO use my Mandolin Slicer! It's fun and the newest of my toys! I've had my spiral tool for making vegetable garnishes so I decided to put it use and make they typical french fry MORE fun.  Even after a LONG day at the office I was motivated enough to play in the kitchen. I used pre-washed Non GMO Baby Blondes Potato Bites so I was able to whip them up in NO TIME. These babies are pre-washed so I didn't have to scrub mud from my spuds! I worked a full day at the office and didn't have the time (or energy) for that! I want to chill out with the kiddo and the hubs while snacking on some yummy and fun to eat spiral fries! They finished product l...

I am a member of the Collective Bias® Social Fabric® Community. This post is sponsored by Collective Bias and Land O’Lakes Sauté Express® Sauté Starter as a part of a social shopper insights study. #SauteExpress #shop #cbias Do you have quick dinner solutions?  I'd love to know your dinner ideas for quick and easy recipes. My life as a working mom is rewarding but it can take on toll on me time wise. I LOVE my family, I am good at my job, and I am trying to make it all work. Sure I'd love to have more time to myself to workout, get a massage, and maybe finally get my hair done. I'd settle for getting the laundry put away, stocking the pantry, and cleaning out the junk drawer. I juggle pretty well but being mommy to a 3 year old, a full time employee, and a cheerful wife while being in my forties isn't always easy for me! I know that some women may be able to do it all without batting an eye.  THAT isn't me.  Not yet. Maybe not ever.  I am not goin...

I have recently made the switch from white rice to brown rice.  From what I understand it packs more of a nutritional punch. Whole Grain Brown Rice by Minute Rice can be prepared in 10 minutes.  I can even whip up a quick batch in the microwave at work when in a pinch.  I generally eat it as prepared right out of the box as a side dish.  I also like to make extra so that I can use the rest for fried rice the next day.  There are so many variations to fried rice.  It is such a versatile dish made super easy because you can add whatever ingredients that you have on hand as an add it. It's a simple & kid friendly!  Our son gobbles it up!  I was debating between Crab Fried Rice and Kimchi Fried Rice.  Since my son & my mom aren't fans of Kimchi, I opted for the crab.  It was a hit - I'm bummed that there aren't any leftovers! Crab Fried Rice • 3 cups rice, cooked the day before and refrigerated. • 1/4 cup olive oil •...