Tammy Litke is a homeschooler to one girl aged 17. Blogging since 2008 she loves to watch movies, play video games, spend time in the kitchen, and go on Disney Cruises. Between recipes and reviews you'll find many helpful and some just plain funny posts on her blog. Welcome, pull up a chair and stay for a while!
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I am SO excited that the weather is finally nice here, and I'm ready for outdoor entertaining and picnics.
Fortunately, Fisher Nuts has once again teamed up with Food Network Chef Alex Guarneschelli, a regular judge onChopped, to offer you a fresh twist on spring recipes, like Strawberry Crostata with Walnuts, Green Bean and Almond Salad, and Baked Clams with Walnuts.
Pretzels and crackers are two snacks that you'll find in our home at all times. My whole family enjoys noshing away on crunchy salty snacks. And then we were introduced to Pretzel Crisps®. Not quite a pretzel, not quite a cracker - it's unique! A pretzely cracker - a crackery pretzel... whatever you call it, well it's worth celebrating National Pretzel Day with (which happens to be today by the way).
Or wait -- if it's not quite a pretzel... maybe it should have it's own day?
Pretzel Crisps, ddessert, pretzels, snacks in Recipes 
Cinco de Mayo is in just two weeks, and my knowledge of this day was sorely lacking. Pretty much all I knew about it was:
It translated to "May 5"
You eat lots of guacamole, jalapeños, and tortillas
After some research I found out that it celebrates the legendary Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862, in which a Mexican force of 4500 men faced 6000 French soldiers. Long story short, the Mexicans won and so they party. A fairly good reason to, I'd say.
Cinco de May, Coca-Cola, Ingrid Hoffmann, activity sheets, snacks in Recipes 
With my blog I've been fortunate to be able to try quite a lot of different food products, some even before they hit the store shelves. But my family is still enticed by ads they see on TV or in magazines, and I admit to having boughten snacks before just because I have a coupon for it, even though I've never tried the product.
Of course generally when I do that, I buy a full sized product, and sometimes we've only taken a bite or two before it goes in the trash, because it's not what we expected at all. That turns me off for a while from buying anything new.
Goodies Co., snacks 
September is National Cholesterol Education Month, and high cholesterol can mean increased risk for heart disease. Those that are at risk for either or both, can lower their risk by making simple changes in their lifestyle.
One of those changes is to incorporate corn oil into your meals. Research shows that plant sterols, like the ones in corn oil, can significantly reduce the body's cholesterol absorption. It's also recommended that those at risk select choices that are low in sodium.
Heart Health, main dish, side dish, slow cooker, snacks in Recipes 
You may have noticed that here on Three Different Directions we like to feature easy, family friendly recipes. Just recently I had the opportunity to head to Walmart to do some shopping for Del Monte Fruit Cups and come up with some healthy lunch or snack options with them.
I brought the whole family along shopping and you can see our entire shopping trip in the Google+ Album, by clicking the picture below.
#SmartSnack, beverage, fruit snacks, snacks in Back to School, Collective Bias, Recipes 
I believe in the nut•rition-al power of peanut butter. In my home there is no rationing of peanut butter, everyone can have as much as they like whenever they like.
I got some GOOD peanut butter the other day, new Planters NUT•rition Energy Mix, which features flavors like Banana Granola Nut, Berry Nut and Cinnamon Raisin Granola Nut.
Bananas, Healthy Snacks, Planters Peanut Butter, snacks in Recipes 
As a kid, I remember my mom making up cheese and cracker trays for when they had their friends in to play cards. Triscuits were always on the tray, and I always perceived them as ‘grown-up’ crackers. Quite honestly, I think back then I didn’t quite like the texture of Triscuits, all ridge like and “woven” like they are.
Kraft Foods, Triscuit, snacks in Recipes 
I've always been pretty grossed out by bugs. Even though I don't even like ladybugs, there is something about them that makes me gently toss them outside when I find them, rather than squish them like I do the other bugs I find!
Healthy Snacks, baby shower, grapes, ladybugs, snacks in Books, Recipes 
