At the beginning of the pandemic, shelters rejoiced as people who were stuck at home began adopting dogs to keep them company. Now, however, as economic hardships are hitting home, some are being forced to surrender their dogs. The ASPCA estimates 24.4 million animals will soon be living in poverty with their families due to … Continue reading Pandemic Recession Hits Dogs
Pesto Penne with Olives and Tomatoes
This dish is a summer staple in our house, but I find myself making it in the fall and winter a lot too, because when it’s cold and grey, it reminds me of summertime. We grow basil all year long thanks to our Gardyn system (Side note: You can get $ 100 off a Gardyn of your own with this link; we love ours!), which enables us to make pesto from scratch. But just as often, we buy the store bought version, which makes this meal easier than ever. Either way, I think you’ll enjoy this super delicious, full flavored pasta dish!
Pesto Penne with Olives
Serves 4
INGREDIENTS
12 ounces penne pasta
Pesto (store bought or fresh; here is a delicious fresh pesto recipe)
1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes (or other tomatoes diced into large pieces)
1/2 cup kalamata olives, pitted (or green olives or black olives)
Basil leaves for garnish
Shredded or shaved parmesan
Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and return pasta to pot. Stir in pesto until equally distributed among the pasta. Stir in olives and tomatoes. (Hint: turn the stove heat on low to keep the pasta warm while serving.) Serve immediately in bowls topped with basil leaves and parmesan with fresh Italian bread.
This is such a simple, quick dish (especially if the pesto is premade), and keeps a little bit of summer around year. Enjoy!
Retiring this Space
WordPress has given me a new, very clunky editor that does not allow me to use this software the way I use it. I have been in contact with WordPress trying to get this issue resolved, but I am unable to.
I am in the process of getting a new site set up. For Premium content subscribers, this means that it may take some time for me to get everything squared away. If you have any questions, please use the contact form to contact me.
The new editor is design for people use use mobile devices to blog. And that’s not me.
The domain will still be up if you’re looking for older content, but new content will not appear at this site.
I was barely able to post this. LOL. It’s that bad.
I’ll update everyone with the new site when it gets established. I don’t know how long it will take. But I am working on it.
Winter Dog Walks: Top Dog Grooming Tips After a Walk in the Cold
Even during the slippery, snowy, and freezing winter months, your beloved canine still needs to stay physically active through regular walks. After all, just like dog grooming, regular walks can be…
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Win a TriNova Bundle to Help Stop Pet Odors!
This giveaway is sponsored by and fulfilled by TriNova. Can you believe we’re sliding into the holidays already? Last week I saw holiday lights going up in our local park, earlier than…
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A Vegetarian, Plant-Based, Delicious Frozen Food Grocery Haul
This post is sponsored by ConAgra, Danone, Amy’s Kitchen, and Good Food Made Simple®. All opinions are my own.
You guys, I’m finally doing it: a grocery haul. I have been fascinated for years with people sharing their grocery hauls on social media and their blogs, and I decided it was about freaking time I did one as well. This isn’t your average grocery haul though. This is a very specific grocery haul that made me so happy I just couldn’t keep it to myself.
As you know, I have been a vegetarian since I was fifteen year old. I share a lot of vegetarian and plant-based recipes here, but what I need to be sharing more often is that a lot of the time, I rely on good ol’ fashion frozen food, because, well, it’s way more convenient that having to try to whip up meals and desserts from scratch everyday. In the past, I’ve usually gone to specialty stores to find veggie and plant-based frozen meal favorites, but a few weeks ago, I discovered that Walmart has a plethora (yes, plethora) of them. From vegetarian and vegan to dairy-free to frozen goodies for those with specialty diets, Walmart has you covered (and at unbeatable prices!). Since I hit up Walmart frequently for, well, just about everything else, this made me extremely excited. And that’s where this haul began.
And now on to all of the goodness I got!
3. Marie Callender’s Chick’n Pot Pie made with Gardein Chick’n
5. Good Food Made Simple® French Toast
6. Mocha Almond Fudge So Delicious® Ice Cream Bars
1. Amy’s Cheese Veggie Crust Pizza
I am a long time fan of Amy’s products, and Amy’s frozen pizzas are staples in our home. So I have been all sorts of excited to try Amy’s new Veggie Crust Pizza. Spoiler: it’s so, so good. Its crust is made from organic cauliflower, broccoli, and sweet potato, and it is topped with slow-simmered tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese. It’s vegetarian, gluten-free, nut-free, kosher, delicious, and only takes a few minutes to cook. So many wins!
2. Amy’s Mac & 3 Cheese with Cauliflower Bowl
This is genuinely the best gluten-free mac and cheese I’ve ever had. Yummy cauliflower is mixed with rice pasta and a delicious, flavorful three cheese sauce (cheddar, Monterey jack, and parmesan). It is ready in minutes and an absolute favorite of my little ones. I love that I can stock up at Walmart and keep a bunch in my freezer for the easiest weekday meal ever.
I can’t even put into words how excited I was to discover this at Walmart. Chicken pot pies were my favorite meal as a kid, but I hadn’t had one in many, many years, since before I went vegetarian. I’m a long time fan of Gardein products (so many delicious meat alternatives), but I had no idea this existed. Well, it did not disappoint, and I am thrilled to be reunited with my favorite comfort meal. Kudos to Marie Callender’s and Walmart!
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My husband loves Kung Pao spaghetti, so when I spotted this plant-based, gluten-free version by Good Food Made Simple at Walmart, I knew I had to get it. It turns out I love it just as much as he does. It’s sweet, spicy, and tangy all at once, and full of organic veggies and yummy rice noodles. So good.
My kids love french toast for breakfast, so I was also excited to see that Walmart had these better-for-you version by Good Food Made Simple. They love the way both Oats & Honey and Oats & Ancient Grains taste, and I love that they’re simple, clean, and made with non-GMO ingredients.
I couldn’t leave dessert out of this amazing haul, right? Just like all of the other plant-based goodies I was so stoked to find right at Walmart, So Delicious® Ice Cream Bars have quickly become a favorite in our house. These bars are made with almond milk and rich fudge in a crunchy chocolate and almond shell. They’re also certified vegan and non-GMO verified. Any just like their name says, they really are so delicious.
I think I might have to do another veggie-themed grocery haul soon. Is that something you guys would want to see? In the meantime, head to your local Walmart (or use their online pick up or delivery services!), and bask in the glory that is their amazing selection of vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and plant-based frozen goodies!
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Just the Good Ol’ Boy
Sagan turned 11 months old on Tuesday. He is just a good boy all around.
He’s turned into fetching fool. That Herm Sprenger ball gets a lot of use!
5 Strategies to Boost Your Dog’s Fitness & Muscle Health this Fall
As the weather cools and we all enjoy longer and more strenuous walks with our dogs, it’s important to properly prepare for boosting your dog’s fitness level. Today we have a guest post…
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How to Safely Celebrate a Pet’s Birthday
How to Safely Celebrate a Pet’s Birthday Happy birthday to you! We all love a celebration, and a pet’s birthday (or adoption day) is a great excuse to spoil them rotten – as if we don’t do that every day! Of course, there are many ways to celebrate and show our love to our pets,
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