Cast Iron Skillet #Recipes – Oven-Roasted Whole Chicken
If you’re looking a chicken recipe with super simple prep and amazing flavor, cast iron skillet oven-roasted whole chicken is the answer. Everyone will think you spent hours prepping this dish, but it will be our secret! You can also make this dish in a crockpot, but you’ll have to forgo the nice crisp […]
Top 5 Reasons Why You Should Go See GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY Immediately #GuardiansoftheGalaxyEvent
To be very straight-forward about this up front, I unabashedly adore this movie! Which has nothing to do with the fact that I had access to see it prior to the release date. Or that I was able to interview some of the cast members along with director, James Gunn. All of which are very […]
Inside The Green Scene with Gamora | Zoe Saldana Interview #GuardiansoftheGalaxyEvent
If you look up the term “infectious smile,” you should expect to find Zoe Saldana listed as the definition. Regardless of how you are feeling at the moment, how many drivers cut you off on the road that morning or how many cups of coffee you might still be in need of to function properly, […]
Parisian Mumbai Salad
Earlier this week, I shared my delightful cooking experience at Le Cordon Bleu in Los Angeles and as promised, I’m highlighting the French and Indian fusion recipe we made, Parisian Mumbai Salad for this week’s #FoodieFriday. I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to share this recipe, inspired by the film THE HUNDRED FOOT JOURNEY direct […]
Love How You Listen with HEOS by Denon
When I was younger, I was content with a set of headphones and a simple cassette player, crooning along with the static-filled jams of my favorite 80’s bands. Thank goodness we’ve come a long way from those days and I’ve grown up to fully appreciate the wonders of clear audio sounds! Mainly I have my […]
Dishing Up Laughs with the Cast of Young & Hungry
Photo Credit: ABC FAMILY/ Craig Sjodin Light-hearted humor, romance and platters of amazing gourmet foods – there’s so much to love about the new Young & Hungry series airing Wednesday’s at 8:00pm ET/PT on ABC Family. Young & Hungry stars Emily Osment as Gabi Diamond, a food blogger hired as a personal chef for a tech […]
Cooking at Le Cordon Bleu – Every Bite a New Journey
Beef Bourguignon Skewers Italian sausage sizzling, onions and red peppers crackling, corn on the cob slowly heating atop foil-wrapped potatoes placed carefully atop the edges of the charcoal grill. Barbecuing was my father’s specialty and even now, every bite, every scent and sound of grilled food takes me right back to my childhood. Last week, […]
Saving Money and Tackling Teen Hygiene with the Walmart #SavingsCatcher
I’m helping my boys to get excited about good hygiene with some savvy shopping thanks to the Walmart Savings Catcher! This shopping experience is part of a sponsored post for Socialstars. All thoughts and opinions are that of Rural Mom. #SavingsCatcher Back-to-school shopping, for me, used to be simply about getting the best quality school […]
From Comic Book Collector to Star Lord – Interview with Chris Pratt aka Peter Quill
Whether you are watching Chris Pratt play Peter Quill in Guardians of the Galaxy or chatting with the actor one-on-one, there is an undeniable endearing child-like spirit that radiates, lighting up the room or the big screen with an irresistible glow. Pratt simply makes you want to smile and believe again that good always does […]
Infinite Potential In the World’s Pocket – Inside Motorola
There is a popular universal belief that if you clear out your mind, creativity rushes in to fill it. Motorola appears to have taken this credo to heart in the creation of their new headquarters in the Chicago Merchandise Mart. From the moment you walk into the front office, to the time you discover the […]
Nature’s New Ambassador: Interview with Vin Diesel aka “Groot” #GuardiansoftheGalaxyEvent
The flurry of excitement engulfed the room, a steady building rev of the engine anticipating the thrill of the oncoming course. As Vin Diesel entered the room, emotions and accolades raced across the walls that could barely contain the full-throttled frenzy. “Wow look at this wonderful reception,” Vin Diesel said. “You guys! You didn’t have […]
Food Waste and Freegans
Back in June, I partnered with our sponsor, FutureFood2050.com to help raise awareness of global food waste and what we as a global community can do to help. While I did receive a thank you gift for my time, I only share information I feel will benefit you as well. In my June post, I shared […]