Almost every year the Food Network does a show on Tailgating, one of the shows was about the different type of foods that people make when they tailgate. Now these were not what everyone expects no there were no regular hamburgers and hotdogs. There were some really elegant meals being made. I could not believe how many websites are dedicated to tailgating and giving tailgating ideas. One thing that crossed my mind is that you don't need to be at the game to tailgate and also you don't need to tailgate in order to enjoy all the recipes available. Of course tailgating is a plus, but I am on a mission to find some great tailgating food that I can do at home. I am looking for complete meals including a dessert. Do you have any favorite tailgating recipes or food? Please share it with me.

When I was young I remembered we use to eat and sometimes make hand dipped caramel apples, they were really good and fun to make. Now if you don't want to make it yourself but want to eat it you can buy them online and have them shipped to your home. The apples are dipped in caramel and then topped with different toppings, you can try a variety pack and see which one you like the most. I do have to say that they are a little pricey since they are hand dipped, so that is something you have to take into consideration. But I feel everyone deserves a treat once in a while.

Before you know it Easter will be here. I know I know Valentine's Day has not even arrived yet. But sometimes you have to think into the future, because these days go by so fast. Right now 20 days have nearly passed into the new year. Blink and it will be Valentine's Day. So if you are one those people who likes to give out gifts during these holidays then this post is for you. Forget about the boring old Easter candy look into giving a gourmet easter basket. These baskets can be for children as well as adults some come filled with gourmet candy and a stuffed bunny, some are filled with chocolates, wine or even hams and regular food such as cheese, breads and fruits. So the sky is the limit when it comes to these baskets. Be different this year and give some a gourmet Easter basket.

My family and I received the wonderful chance to try this product and it was really good. You can taste the difference between this product and other apple beverages. Trop50 Farmstand Apple has 50 percent less sugar, calories and no artificial sweeteners.

Trop50 Farmstand Apple has a full day supply of vitamin C and is a good source of antioxidant vitamin E. This product started to appear in stores in late August 2010 the retail price for a 59 ounce bottle is $3.59. This Trop50 Farmstand comes in the following flavors Trop50 Orange, Trop50 Pineapple Mango and Trop50 Pomegranate Blueberry.

I thought my kids would not like it, but it was the total opposite, we received a 59 oz. bottle yesterday and when I looked in the refrigerator this morning and there is only a drop left. They really liked it and said they wanted more. Go out and look in your local stores and buy one, I am sure you will like it too.

Sheila Rae owner of Bizzy Lizzy Bakery sent me 4 No Flour Hearty Cookies. The cookies were a big hit in my home and did not last 5 minutes. Each cookie was indeed hearty and had a lot of flavor and were very filling. My kids are pretty picky eaters and they had no problems eating these. My husband also enjoyed trying the cookie as well.

Sheila states "The reason they are made the way they are is to help individuals get more fiber in their diet but with a great flavor. With 80% of teens having digestive problems and 60% of women with the same problems I figured they had to be something I could do to help the problem - the inventions of this cookie."

According to the Bizzy Lizzy website, the benefits of eating Bizzy Lizzy cookies are:
No Flour
Raisins provide the benefits of iron and fiber
Oat bran contains B-complex, protein, fat, minerals and fiber
Flax seed provides omega 3
Peanut Butter is a good source of protein, bioflavonoid, niacin and fiber.
Sheila is a Home Economist, Nutritionalist, and educator. All of her products are made in small batches which insures that you will receive a fresh product.

I thought the packaging of the product was really cute, and all the cookies arrived intact. As soon as I opened the package, my kids got excited when they saw it was cookies. The smell was great, but I honestly thought my kids would not eat it. Boy was I wrong, they loved and left me a small piece to try.

You can find a variety of different flavors on her website which is located at www.bizzylizzybakery.com

You can purchase a 12 pack of Hearty Breakfast cookies which includes 4 Oatmeal Raisin, 4 oatmeal and 4 Chocolate Chip, for $16.95. You can also buy sample packs of different varieties as well as packs of one variety.

You can reach Bizzy Lizzy Bakery at 517-610-6218 or visit their website for more information.

Did you know that yesterday April 19th was national garlic day? Wow what a day, I love garlic it just gives a great taste to almost any type of food. In honor of this great day New York Style sent me some samples of their products to taste. I was sent a sample bag of Garlic Bagel Crisps, Parmesan & Roasted Garlic Risotto Chips, Roasted Garlic & Herb Focaccia Sticks and Garlic Pita Chips.
My family and I have tried the Garlic Bagel Crisps and Roasted Garlic & Herb Focaccia Sticks so far. Out of the 2 my favorite is the Garlic Bagel Crisps I loved the taste and the crunch of the bagel my middle daughter agreed with me; I just wanted to continue to eat it and not stop. My oldest son loves the Roasted Garlic & Herb Focaccia Sticks although he did like the bagel crisps as well. My oldest daughter thought both products had too much of a harsh taste although you may want to take that with a grain of salt as she is a picky eater. My husband liked both as well.
The Garlic Bagel Crisps were very good and you can add them to salads and they are good enough to eat on its own. The only thing that I was not crazy about was the fact the bagels were not whole, some of the bagels were broken up and some were even crushed into dust. So when you look at the bag and see whole bagels and then up the bag and see most of them broken up it was very disappointing. It may be possible that the bag came that way in shipping. But for me that was a major flaw, we also noticed that with Roasted Garlic & Herb Focaccia Sticks, although they were not as bad as the bagels.
Roasted Garlic & Herb Focaccia Sticks are great for those who love a strong flavor; I would have to agree with my oldest daughter that it was too strong for me. I am a big garlic fan but I like the taste to be smooth.
We still have to try Parmesan & Roasted Garlic Risotto Chips and Garlic Pita Chips. I am looking forward to trying them as well.

If you are looking for a cute unique and functional gift check out Coffee Cozy Café. Coffee Cozy Café sells handmade re-usable coffee sleeves. I received 2 to review and it was really interesting to see. The sleeves are handmade crocheted coffee cozies that fit most 12oz., 16oz. or 20oz cups.

The sleeves are environmentally friendly as these sleeves can be used over and over again instead of wasting napkins, cardboard rings or other cups to keep your hands cool from the hot coffee or tea. You can also use them with cold drinks as well, I tried it and it kept my hands from feeling cold (I had placed a cup in the freezer). My kids thought it was cool to use while drinking their hot chocolate.

They have many styles from you to choose from some are even one of kind. The price of the sleeves starts at just $5 and goes up. The price includes shipping and tax, which is a really good deal. If you are interested in finding out more or to place an order visit their website located http://www.coffeecozycafe.com