If it feels like the holiday season was just here, that’s because it was. It has become this three month long affair. But at Bottles & Banter, we like to respect the Halloween and Thanksgiving holidays. So now that we’re in an appropriate holiday shopping time frame, we wanted to introduce you to a list …
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 …
Parmesan Pesto Pasta featuring Cherry Tomatoes and Shrimp Read More »
For us, simply mentioning grilled cheese is basically what childhood dreams are made of. And this event was no different. We are always looking for fun activities that are always kid-friendly. You can always go to the park, or the zoo, or a museum, but every so often you want something a little bit different. …
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 …
Chicken Pesto Naan Pizza with Jewel Osco Meal Deals Read More »
How We Threw a Flamingo First Birthday Party! I can’t believe when we first started Bottles & Banter, Olivia wasn’t even born yet. And now she’s one year old! Everyone and their brother tells you time flies, but it really does – it’s crazy! Olivia seems to reach a new milestone and do something …
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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 …
Chocolate Peanut Butter Marshmallow Puppy Chow Recipe Read More »
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 …
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 …