Radio Thursday – In the Kitchen & going away!
I know that all of the KICKS morning show fans are following Kristen’s weight loss. I certainly wish her well on her 15 lb weight loss quest – I know you can do it! One of the biggest ways to shed pounds is by eating at home. Cooking can be a chore…but with the right tools it can also be a breeze. This is for you Kristen!
- The Edge Brownie Pan – I’m sure you are thinking “a brownie pan to lose weight?”. Yes, the Edge Brownie Pan makes the best brownies in the world (the chewy edge pieces only) but it can also be used for many other things. I like to make lasagna in my pan. When you cut into the lasagna to serve it the insides don’t ooze all over the place. The recipe is on their website along with other delicious recipes. These pans are the hottest thing right now…in fact, you have to actually reserve a pan now to ensure that you will get one later! $34
- Prepara Herb Saver – Cooking with fresh herbs really makes a difference. The packages of herbs from the grocery store don’t seem last very long in the little plastic bags that they come in and they can be quite expensive. The Prepara Herb Saver will actually keep them for up to 3 weeks! That will save you a lot of money. You simply put your herbs in the container, fill the reservoir in the bottom with water, and stick it in your fridge. It is sized to fit perfectly on the inside of your refrigerator door. $29.95
- Prepara Chef’s Center – The Chef Center is an amazing little gadget that will make cooking a recipe so much easier. First of all it holds your cookbook upright so you can easily see your recipe, secondly it protects your cookbook pages from splatters and spills, and lastly it provides you with a complete list of handy weights and measures. I love it because your book stays put due to the rubber pad and it actually swivels 360 degrees so you can view it from anywhere in your kitchen. When I am not using mine for cooking I keep my date book on it – this way I can always see it (and it won’t get kitchen spills on it). $39.95
- Playful Chef – It can be hard to get a meal on the table with kids underfoot. Why have them underfoot…get them involved! Playful Chef has amazing cooking kits for kids that will help them learn healthy eating habits for life! They even include healthy recipes along with kid sized tools and of course an apron!
- Tatutina Recipe Box – Brighten up your kitchen, let your children collect recipes that they like. I have never seen a recipe box as fun as the ones from Tatutina! Brightly painted, fabulously adorned, and very sturdy. Ours looks like an oven!
Now that I have helped Kristen out I need to mention a few goodies that I will be taking on my trip today!!! They were just to cute to miss! I will be flying…I would never use the blankets that they give you on the plane – YUCK! Here are two that I love!
- Plane Comfort – This is an all in one travel comfort kit. The handy tote bag holds a micro fleece blanket, an inflatable pillow, and a handy luggage finder. This super cute bag comes in wild colors (like pink and zebra) and basic colors (red, blue, etc). I think this tote will find a permanent spot in my car when I am not traveling. How many times do you wish you had brought a blanket somewhere? Everyone should own one of these!
- Pam Bee- Coming home from the race I am lucky enough to be flying first class! The PamBee is a luxurious travel blanket, pillow, and eye mask. Made out of a silky outside with a suede-like interior the blanket is first class! A zippered pouch holds everything together and doubles as the pillow case and is small enough to fit in your carry on bag. Genius!!
- Invisibelt – I don’t have a lot of room in my suitcase to bring a belt for every outfit. I really do need belts due to all of my running (one of my favorite benefits of running is the weight loss). I will be packing my Invisibelt. It is a flat undetectable, adjustable belt. It is like a clear bra strap and is as easy to adjust as a bra strap. You don’t have to worry about a big bulky belt, or if your belt matches your outfit! It is perfect for when you are between sizes.
Of course I have to bring treats to all of the runners! My new favorite guilty pleasure is chocolate covered potato chips. Oh…the best blend of sweet and salty that you will ever taste! I get mine from the best company…Utz. This company is a favorite in the Northeast – but they will ship to us southerners. You will really wow people with this super delicious and unique snack! I bet you can’t eat just one 
They also offer more traditional chips, pretzels, popcorn, chocolates and more. Their gift towers are amazing! Get yourself some in time for the Superbowl!
They also offer more traditional chips, pretzels, popcorn, chocolates and more. Their gift towers are amazing! Get yourself some in time for the Superbowl!
Of course I will be carrying all of my things in my super cute Hardware Handbag! This really great bag has a ton of pockets inside – but the best part is that the handles are made from sustainable products. Actually they are made from recycled steel. This gives them an up to date look and a lot of durability. It even has a key clip built into it. I love this bag because not only does it look good, it is great for the environment. Even the sturdy fabric is cruelty-free (and oh so durable).
