Beautiful Hand Painted Wine glasses makes any occasion special plusthey are a special gift idea #valentinaparis

Are you a true oenophile? I know I am I just have to reign it in except a tiny bit on the weekend. On the other hand I know the health benefits of a little bit of wine her and there especially red wines. My friends and I know that enjoying wine is more than just drinking a glass of fermented grapes, it's more about embracing a sophisticated lifestyle that embodies just a bit of exclusivity and luxury. Historically, wine embodies passion and sophistication. Shouldn't you be drinking all your special bottles of wine from a special glass that matches the same level of sophistication? Valentina Paris creates works of art in their wine glasses that not only enhance the drinking experience, they also add that touch of sophistication that you might be seeking. Each glass is mouth-blown by professional artists. They hand paint designs on each and every glass to ensure high-quality durability and elegance. These gorgeous glasses are a perfect option for any occasion.  You can pull them out for the most elegant dinner, use them for a casual get together or just enjoy the beauty while relaxing with a good book.

Valentina Paris hand painted wineglass features:
 

• Enhances red and white wines  
• Designed in Paris by professional designers    
• Great birthday, wedding, housewarming, bachelor, or host gift
   

This is a perfect gift idea. Valentina Paris crafts this unique SET OF 2 wine glasses with a gorgeous design. Each one is such a special work of art. You can see how each glass is  unique and unrepeatable when you inspect the pair of glasses. These glasses are so pretty that they add a special touch to your wine every time your pour a glass for yourself or a special friend. These glasses add an elegant touch to any dinner table too. These are the kind of glasses you put on display when you are not using them because they add to your decor. 

These glasses have an elegant design that shimmers when you add wine. These are tall and spacious wine glasses that will enhance your table plus mesmerize your guests. They are substantial glasses but they have a narrow, tall stem so they are truly comfortable to hold in your hand. I am quite petite and have small hands and I still found them very comfortable. These mouth-blown wine glasses are specially-designed to let the wine breathe properly too. In addition to their beauty, you can have the exquisite ability to properly swirl the wine and sense its aroma prior to tasting it. These special hand painted wine glasses are shaped just so to make each sip superb. The glass was designed to balance aroma, taste and appearance.

Valentina Paris artists' design each wine glass in Paris. Home to some of the most artistically-sound crafters in the world, each of these mouth-blown, hand-painted wine glasses will always be original and unique.You can pick up these Hand Painted Wine Glasses on Amazon for easy shopping anytime.

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Johnsonville sampling through @Crowdtap #SausageFamily #sponsored @jvillesausage

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I was excited to try a new product from Johnsonville because I have had great experiences with their products in the past. My whole family has always been Johnsonville fans...mom swears by their sausages for weekend breakfasts and busy nights. 

There's nothing like breakfast for dinner....it's always fun! The company has always stood for quality products. Now they just made it all even easier with several varieties of Johnsonville Fully Cooked Breakfast Sausage.

I picked up the Johnsonville Fully Cooked Breakfast Sausage in the Turkey variety.  The whole family loved them. They were juicy and flavorful...it was a fast change from the usual wait for them to cook we often have in the weekend. 

My one thing I really wish Johnsonville would do is have some of their products be organic. That would be so great...I would eat them even more often. Especially now since they cook up in the grill pan or microwave in a minute! 

I know Johnsonville products are widely available at my favorite grocery stores here in the mid-Atlantic. I found them at my local Stop & Shop.  Let me know how these Johnsonville Fully Cooked Sausages go over with your family.

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Weeknight dinner idea: Sunnyside Tortilla Veggie Wrap

Once again, driving around and this idea for Sunnyside Tortilla Veggie Wraps popped into my head as a quick dinner which you could mostly prep ahead. Mix 'n match your veggies to what you have. I was too tired to do more but you could add vegetarian or turkey sausage, grilled chicken, shrimp or even meat to amp up the protein for everyone or just select guests. Sometimes I do that based on our diet needs since hunky hubby is a vegetarian (sigh...more work but I 💗 him and he does do a lot of the cooking!)

I sautéed up 2 chopped cloves of garlic in olive oil then I added 1 chopped onion. After another two minutes I added some chopped red and yellow sweet peppers. Add more for a larger group. Chopped cherry tomatoes would also be good to add to the mix or zucchini I think. 

Meanwhile, I grilled up a block of organic tofu that I had sliced the long way into four pieces. I like to grill it because it gets a bit crispy on the sides and builds a good texture. I grill about 15 minutes each slide on medium in a grill pan on the stove until each side is golden brown. Let cool a minute then slice into one-inch pieces. 

Add the tofu to the almost finished grilled veggies. Heat up a frying pan and cook sunny-side up or broken cooked yolks or scrambled...your preference) one egg per serving/per person. 

Heat up large or small tortillas...I use whole wheat ones. If you are cutting carbs you can use Romaine leaves instead of tortillas. Drop you preferred style of cooked egg in, add your grilled veggies and top with salsa and or hot sauce. I love my Sriracha but you enjoy any way you like. 

Vanilla Bean Powder for cooking and baking #SunnyDay

We all use vanilla in various forms for cooking and baking but do we know really what it is? What IS Vanilla Bean? Vanilla bean refers to the dried seed pod of the vanilla plant. It is actually a tropical fruit of Vanilla planifolia, a species of vanilla orchid in genus Orchidadeae.  Vanilla beans are high in the compound vanillin that is responsible for that speciall vanilla taste and scent. Sunny Day Ground Vanilla Bean is a dark brown, sun-dried, pure and premium product. There are no post-extraction vanilla beans used.

You can do so much with Ground Vanilla Bean in the kitchen. It gives desserts and baking goods that rich and creamy flavour. You can use this as a substitute for vanilla extract in many recipes. Vanilla is truly the perfect option to enrich the taste of you morning coffee. Add a teaspoon to your ground coffee before brewing and enjoy. 

Think about the holidays coming up fast. You can use ground vanilla bean in DIY gifts and Christmas presents. It makes a wonderful aromatherapy remedy. It can be used in home-made bug repellents against mosquitoes to keep you bite free all summer long. .

Vanilla is often used in cosmetics due to its pleasant scent and antioxidant contents that help fight off free radicals. Vanilla possesses anti-inflammatory properties that help to soothe inflamed areas of the skin.

Sunny Day Organics Ground Vanilla Bean has many benefits. Vanilla Bean is high in many minerals such like potassium, iron, manganese and copper. Potassium is important for cell and body fluids that help control blood pressure and hear rate.Iron is important for red blood cell production. Manganese and copper are co-factors for the antioxidant enzyme. According to USDA, vanilla bean is in the top 10 antioxidant foods. It even has Antibacterial and relaxing properties.

This product is organically grown, there are no chemicals used and it is obtained from small farms in Indonesia at fair trade prices, which makes it really clean and pure food.

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You can pick up Sunny Day Organic Vanilla Bean Powder on Amazon for easy shopping anytime.

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