I’ll admit it. I am a very picky eater, I will usually choose a Hamburger over any else. I am not big on Ethnic food at all, but since my husband is I will give it a try from time to time.

Growing up I always just had a Turkey celebration with my family.  My husband though always had a traditional Lebanese dinner with Grape Leaves and more.  So he has always had a taste for having big celebrations with tons of different foods.

This Christmas we Decided we would give everything we ate a new twist. We prepared a Hormel Cure 81 Ham for our Christmas dinner, we usually have turkey.  So that was a delicious and great difference.  We also had potatoes with Hormel bacon pieces and salad with Peloponnese Kalamata Pitted Olives.

I have really enjoyed adding a little twist and flavor to my holiday meals.

What is a tradition for holiday meals for you? Do you have a traditional ethnic meal you prepare?

Disclosure: I’ve partnered with Hormel Foods as part of the Hormel Foods Extended Family Blogger Program. Throughout the year I’ll be receiving product, coupons, giveaways and promotions. However, no payment was given or expected for posting about the program, and as always, all opinions given here are fully my own.

Hormel’s very own kitchen director is sharing her tips to give you the perfect Thanksgiving

Disclosure: I’ve partnered with Hormel Foods as part of the Hormel Foods Extended Family Blogger Program. Throughout the year I’ll be receiving product, coupons, giveaways and promotions. However, no payment was given or expected for posting about the program, and as always, all opinions given here are fully my own.

1 day a week we have pizza night, it’s my favorite night of the week. My husband and children all make a pizza. They specially make it since my husband is lactose intolerant, so they make it with soy cheese.

We usually always just put Hormel pepperoni on the pizza, that usually all my kids would eat. This week though we decided to also add Hormel’s new pizza toppings. So we had pepperoni, beef and sausage. My kids loved it.

The new toppings are great. Just put them on top of the pizza and bake.

You can find Hormel Pizza toppings at any grocery store.

You can also get a coupon here.

Disclosure: I’ve partnered with Hormel Foods as part of the Hormel Foods Extended Family Blogger Program. Throughout the year I’ll be receiving product, coupons, giveaways and promotions. However, no payment was given or expected for posting about the program, and as always, all opinions given here are fully my own.

The sun is shining and everyone is enjoying BBQ season. July is National Hot Dog month and July 28th is national chili dog day.

I am not really a big hot dog fan, but my kids love them and I will eat them from time to time. My favorite way to dress up my hot dog is with chili and cheese. They are so good.

When it comes to my kids, it’s usually ketchup and relish or just plain.

there are so many ways to dress up a hot dog, ketchup, mustard, relish, onions etc.

How do your dress up your hot dog? Do you have any family recipes?

Disclosure: I am a Hormel Foods ambassador and was provided products to help with my post. All opinion are my own.

I just love going to a party or small get together and having finger foods available. I love the trays with cheese, crackers and pepperoni, they are so good.

This Fathers Day we decided to have a nice family brunch, and had a variety of different things to eat. I even decided to bring out the Hormel Party Tray, which I love.

I love how it just has a variety of little finger foods, cheese, cracker, pepperoni and more.   My family loved it.

The party tray has crackers, salami, pepperoni, and 2 kinds of cheese.   There is so much n the tray too, we still have a ton left that we have been using as after school snacks.   The first thing my husband had mentioned when we were eating this was how good everything tasted. He was expecting it to be kind of like a lunchable, but it was so much better. High quality of meat and cheese!

You can find Hormel Party Trays at any supermarket nationwide, they cost about $17 unless on sale.

Disclosure:  I’ve partnered with Hormel Foods as part of the Hormel Foods Extended Family Blogger Program. Throughout the year I’ll be receiving product, coupons, giveaways and promotions. However, no payment was given or expected for posting about the program, and as always, all opinions given here are fully my own. “

One thing we absolutely love in my house is taco night. We always make hard shell taco’s and Burritos from Chi Chi’s Tortilla’s.

We use Chi Chi’s taco mix for the stuffing in our burritos. They are so good when you out lettuce, cheese and all the toppings on.

Chi Chi’s also has Tortilla chips and salsa, that we love with our taco night and even for a snack.  I pack the snack pack in my kids lunches all the time.

To view all of Chi Chi’s products and to learn more visit Here.

Disclosure: I’ve partnered with Hormel Foods as part of the Hormel Foods Extended Family Blogger Program. Throughout the year I’ll be receiving product, coupons, giveaways and promotions. However, no payment was given or expected for posting about the program, and as always, all opinions given here are fully my own. “

June 18, is National Picnic day it’s the perfect time to get your family out nd enjoy lunch outside.

It has been raining here constantly almost everyday for 2 weeks. Luckily it cleared up for 2 days so we could get out and enjoy the sunshine and have fun. We decided to make it a picnic and hiking day.

The best thing about a picnic is location, you want to find a place that has plenty of space for the kids to run around if they get tired. You also want to make sure there is a bathroom nearby.

Here are a few tips provided by Hormel as well as a video to help you with your perfect picnic.

• If packing sandwiches, make sure to use heartier bread like a baguette as it will not get as soggy over long periods of time. Fill baguettes with slices of your favorite Hormel Natural Choice product and add-on tomatoes, lettuce and other condiments of your choosing.
• Hormel party trays don’t have to be restricted to indoor gatherings; let them join in the party outside! Bring along your favorite tray to your picnic the Turkey and Cheddar or Supreme Party Tray. Bring along paper plates and utensils and let guests choose their favorites from the tray!
• Veggies and dip are always great to bring along to your picnic. Try a delicious new Peloponnese® Mediterranean spread available in several different varieties including Artichoke, Hummus and Red Pepper and Cheese. Cut vegetables at home beforehand and store in plastic containers and keep in a cooler along with a dip of your choice!

We just did the simple things like juice boxes, sandwiches with Hormel meat of course and some Chips. We even tried something new we got some french bread which we ut into little pieces and dipped it into Peloponnese red pepper and cheese dipping sauce.

We had all the fun picnic gear to go with it. My kids said it’s not a real picnic without a basket and blanket. LOL!

Will you be having a picnic on National picnic day? What will you be eating?

Disclosure: I’ve partnered with Hormel Foods as part of the Hormel Foods Extended Family Blogger Program. Throughout the year I’ll be receiving product, coupons, giveaways and promotions. However, no payment was given or expected for posting about the program, and as always, all opinions given here are fully my own.