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In our house, cheese is incorporated into just about every dish. We love it! Our little one was dairy intolerant until she was one year old, and after that, her love for cheese took off! Now, we try to sneak veggies in with the cheese so she has a nice, balanced meal. One of our …
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This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, INC. and The Coca-Cola Company, all opinions are mine alone. #ServeWithACoke #Jewel #CollectiveBias I remember the days before our little one came along. We got home from work, squeezed in a run, and then leisurely prepared dinner. But with kids, nothing happens leisurely (unless you’re talking about …
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It’s that time of the year again! Barbecues, sun, pool, boating, fireworks, kids running around, sparklers, refreshing beverages. However you choose to celebrate with your 4th of July party, it’s right around the corner. And we gathered up some of our favorite ideas to add some red, white, and blue to your Independence Day bash! …
In our house, we love to experiment with new flavors and cuisines. One of our favorite types of cooking is Thai (spicy noodles, a flavorful bahn mi, fried rice, you name it). While we are big into Thai takeout, we had never really thought too much about tackling it in the kitchen. If you’ve browsed …
Every so often I get hungry for a nice, sweet snack, but without all the work of baking. Immediately puppy chow came to mind because it’s quick and delicious. It’s also perfect for both kids and adults. When I did a little Googling for some inspiration, I found there are so many flavors and types …
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As you probably know by now, here at Bottles & Banter we are big fans of Degustabox. For those unfamiliar, Degustabox is a monthly food subscription box to help you discover new food products. Unlike many subscription boxes, the goal here is not to equip you with rare food items, but to help you discover …
Winter is in there air! Like any normal adult, we decided to have some friends over to consume adult beverages and watch Harry Potter movies. Our only rule: everyone bring a dish and cocktail to share. The cocktail selections were easy: mulled wine and hard cider punch. Basically winter in a cup. Then we got to thinking …
This month, I was excited to see what would be waiting for me in my Degustabox. It’s December, which means for better or worse, a month filled with food: snacks, holiday meals, sweet treats, and get-togethers. I love creating new recipes during the holidays. And with our dairy free diets, it has become especially challenging …
We recently watched the Cubs finally break their legendary 108 year losing streak. What a series! The City of Chicago is alive with all the happy fans. As such, we decided to use this month’s Degustabox for a time of celebration. First things first, let’s show off all the goodies we found in the November …
There’s nothing better on a cool fall day than a nice crockpot meal. Pulled pork is great all year round, but we like to make ours in the fall and in taco form. As taco connoisseurs, we like to experiment with different flavors. We’ve made fried avocado tacos, Korean tacos, sausage tacos, shrimp tacos. You name …