Macaroni Grill Dinner Kits Review and Giveaway
I love getting food to review because I LOVE to cook (and eat!). My Blog Spark sent me a sample of the new line of dinner kits inspired by the chefs at Romano's Macaroni Grill. If you love Macaroni Grill, guess what? Now you can now easily make four classic Italian meals at home. They have simple ingredients (most of which are included in the boxes) and can be prepared in about 20 minutes.
All you have to do is add one pound of your favorite proteins such as chicken, shrimp or Italian sausage. Varieties of Romano's Macaroni Grill Restaurant Favorites dinner kits include Garlic & Herb Chicken Penne, Creamy Basil Parmesan Chicken & Pasta, Chicken Alfredo with Linguine and Chicken Marsala with Linguine. I received the Creamy Basil Parmesan Chicken and Pasta and you can watch me making it here in this video. We had a lot of fun and I am happy to report that there were NO leftovers - my family loved it.
You can get more information about Romano's Macaroni Grill products AND get a $1 off Printable Coupon by visiting: www.restaurantfavoritesathome.com.
GIVEAWAY!!!
I have 3 "What's For Dinner" gift baskets which includes a sample of the Creamy Basil Parmesan Chicken Pasta variety, three coupons for you to try the other varieties the next time you visit your local grocer, a colander, serving spoon and cheese grater, all courtesy of My Blog Spark. If you would like to win one please enter by following the directions below.
To Enter:
- Leave a comment answering the following question: "What is your biggest struggle with preparing dinner for your family?"
- Get an extra entry if you blog about this contest, tweet about this contest, Stumble, Digg, etc. (Be sure to come back and comment letting me know how you spread the word) (1 entry)
- Finally, you can get an extra entry by signing up the CouponDivas awesome newsletter, if you are already a subscriber you get an entry just by adding an additional comment! (1 entry)
Again, the winners will be chosen at random and will receive a "What's for Dinner" Gift Basket!
Contest begins April 27, 2009 and will end on May 4, 2009 at midnight (EST).
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amandaxox
April 27th, 2009 at 12:27 pm
my biggest struggle= juggling kiddos and prep time to make a meal. And sometimes getting motivated is a struggle too =o)
Thanks for the great give away!
Amber G
April 27th, 2009 at 12:32 pm
My biggest struggle is being creative and coming up with something new – other than the same few things I cook week in and week out. Watching Food Network sometimes inspires me and I think these Macaroni Grill sets would be great! I’m sure my family would enjoy the change from mom’s old cooking.
Toni
April 27th, 2009 at 12:40 pm
My biggest challenge is trying to come up with something everyone will like. Everyone has different tastes. I tried the Macaroni Grill Meals and they are fabulous, my son couldn’t get enough! Thanks!
Karen B
April 27th, 2009 at 12:40 pm
I’m a single senior – biggest problem is having leftovers that last forever! It’s hard to cook for one.
Toni
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Sue
April 27th, 2009 at 12:43 pm
My biggest struggle is actually WANTING to make dinner every night. That sounds terrible, but sometimes I’m just not that motivated. Thanks for sharing~
Mary
April 27th, 2009 at 12:53 pm
My biggest struggle is simply finding the time to shop and prepare a good, healthy homecooked meal.
Thanks for the giveaway!
Sharon A
April 27th, 2009 at 1:12 pm
My biggest struggle is to get variety into the meals instead of the same old rut.
Mickeyfan
April 27th, 2009 at 1:25 pm
My struggle is coming up with new ideas. I get tired of the same old thing. I think I really need to be more organized. I’m 12-14 miles from the nearest store, so I often have to “make do” rather than make what I’d like.
Denise
April 27th, 2009 at 1:31 pm
Figuring out something that everybody likes that is also reasonably healthy.
Ann Fantom
April 27th, 2009 at 1:34 pm
I have the hardest time finding a meal that everyone likes.
Barbara
April 27th, 2009 at 1:36 pm
time…or lack thereof
Jill L
April 27th, 2009 at 1:36 pm
It seems like trying to get dinner ready while I’ve got 3 kids running around saying “play with me” is the hardest part.
Danielle
April 27th, 2009 at 1:45 pm
I have a VERY picky eater. She will eat mac and cheese. We are trying to branch out to different kinds of pasta and sneaking veggies like cauliflower into everything. Hopefully its just a phase.
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Marilyn Wons
April 27th, 2009 at 1:54 pm
My biggest struggle is finding the time to prepare dinner!
Valerie Furr
April 27th, 2009 at 1:56 pm
Trying to think of different things instead of the same old thing and everybody liking what is on the table. Thanks
Joanne Schultz
April 27th, 2009 at 2:05 pm
Finding something the whole family will eat.
Thanks for the giveaway!
Lorraine
April 27th, 2009 at 2:20 pm
Getting everyone home at a decent time (before 10:00) for dinner.
Laura Collins
April 27th, 2009 at 2:22 pm
not forgetting to defrost foods
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April 27th, 2009 at 2:23 pm
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Carol
April 27th, 2009 at 2:40 pm
My biggest struggle is getting everything onto the table piping hot at the same time.
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April 27th, 2009 at 2:42 pm
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April 27th, 2009 at 2:43 pm
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Valerie
April 27th, 2009 at 3:08 pm
finding something everybody likes
corinne
April 27th, 2009 at 3:19 pm
sounds yummy…I don’t even want to see the fat content as I woof it down!
Sonya Sparks
April 27th, 2009 at 3:22 pm
It’s hard for me to find something we will all eat. Don likes meat and potatoes. Gracie and I like our veggies. Thanks!
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Stephanie V
April 27th, 2009 at 3:37 pm
finding fast, healthy meal recipes that can be made in about 20 minutes.
linda
April 27th, 2009 at 3:39 pm
My biggest struggle is coming up with a variety of foods that my kids will eat….
Kathy W
April 27th, 2009 at 4:11 pm
Variety. I get tired of cooking the same old things.
Svea
April 27th, 2009 at 4:13 pm
my biggest struggle is perfecting the art of preparing a new dish from my leftovers. We’re a small family and so, it’s hard to portion items from the grocery and we end up cooking a big meal most of the time…so coming up with a variety of food is something I struggle with every week.
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Paul
April 27th, 2009 at 4:14 pm
Having people with different eating habits (vegetarian, non-veg etc)
paige chandler
April 27th, 2009 at 4:51 pm
I can’t seem to get all seven of us at the dinner table. That’s why Sunday night is mandatory supper. I look forward to it so very much.
Adrienne Gordon
April 27th, 2009 at 5:08 pm
making something everyone will eat
Mary Casper
April 27th, 2009 at 5:50 pm
what a great family meal we would all enjoy this
Charlotte Winters
April 27th, 2009 at 6:13 pm
My biggest struggle with dinner is finding something everyone will eat. Dad is on low salt/low fat/low acid diet. Mom is diabetic, and son is very picky!
stephanie fuller
April 27th, 2009 at 6:19 pm
My biggest struggle is finding meals that are quick to prepare AND healthy.
christopher h
April 27th, 2009 at 6:54 pm
satisfying picky eaters
Lauralee Hensley
April 27th, 2009 at 7:02 pm
Not knowing if hubby has to do mandatory overtime or not.
Lauralee Hensley
April 27th, 2009 at 7:03 pm
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Jacob LaFountaine
April 27th, 2009 at 7:04 pm
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Kelly Ann T.
April 27th, 2009 at 7:10 pm
My biggest stuggle is figuring out what to cook that everyone will eat.
Angie P
April 27th, 2009 at 7:33 pm
Mi biggest struggle is trying to make fairly quick but healthy meals that everyone in the family will like.
Erica C.
April 27th, 2009 at 8:04 pm
I always have a hard time making sure everything finishes cooking at the same time!
desiree kelley
April 27th, 2009 at 8:20 pm
cooking something everyone likes
Linda White
April 27th, 2009 at 8:36 pm
pleasing two picky teenagers!
Ellen Ring
April 27th, 2009 at 9:33 pm
my biggest struggle is my disorganization. I’m never prepared & I always struggle just to get something done.
Bre Ximenes
April 27th, 2009 at 9:46 pm
Working an 8 – 10 hr day and comming home to fix dinner for me and my son gets old after a while. I hate fixing the same things that are easy and quick. Things just dont taste how I wish they would. I struggle fixing healthy, yummie meals that are quick so I can spend time with my son!!!!
Angela
April 27th, 2009 at 9:52 pm
Not everyone wants the same thing even if we aren’t having a big dinner. They would rather take a vow of not eating than to have what’s for dinner. It drives me absolutely crazy!
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Jennifer Barnett
April 27th, 2009 at 9:55 pm
I have a hard time coming up with a main dish and side dishes to go with it that everyone will like.
randio
April 27th, 2009 at 10:27 pm
I’m having a hard time learning to cook for 2 again. Every time I cook a dinner, we have leftovers for days!
MRS.MOMMYY
April 27th, 2009 at 10:38 pm
getting everyone in the mood for this or that
Renee G
April 27th, 2009 at 10:51 pm
My biggest struggle is making food that everyone in the house likes.
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Samantha D
April 27th, 2009 at 11:01 pm
My biggest struggle is finding tasty meals that are QUICK to prepare!
Wehaf
April 27th, 2009 at 11:15 pm
Definitely finding the time to plan out and cook meals.
Rebecca Graham
April 28th, 2009 at 12:06 am
Finding something everyone likes is a challenge. I like spicy foods, husband likes bland, kids like junk.
Tracy
April 28th, 2009 at 12:54 am
Mostly meal planning, I hate having to plan meals in advance so I can do the shopping! (which usually means I end up buying more than I what that week at the Supermarket!)
Danielle
April 28th, 2009 at 1:06 am
My biggest struggle is making time to have a good meal which will feed everyone and leave everyone feeling satisfied!
Lynn H
April 28th, 2009 at 5:29 am
My biggest struggle with preparing dinner is the fact that we’re never ALL at home at dinner time. Everyone is going in all different directions at different times.
Jean F
April 28th, 2009 at 5:56 am
My biggest struggle is trying to figure out what to have for dinner
cathiem
April 28th, 2009 at 6:12 am
I’m always missing one ingredient!
jan koontz
April 28th, 2009 at 7:19 am
i would love to make this, just to cool
galena penrod
April 28th, 2009 at 7:28 am
this i would like to try
alicia wallace
April 28th, 2009 at 7:52 am
My biggest struggle is timing – trying to pick up kids from school, get home from work, and cook something appealing right away.
Denyse
April 28th, 2009 at 7:53 am
It’s hard for me to find quick afforadable healthy meals.
Lmay
April 28th, 2009 at 7:55 am
Variety and having the time to prepare good, fresh food is always a challenge.
Shelley Mitchell
April 28th, 2009 at 8:02 am
This would be great. I need a new variety of entrees to make. Thanks1
Jimmie
April 28th, 2009 at 8:35 am
Variety trying to add new items to menu.
Katrina
April 28th, 2009 at 8:38 am
My biggest struggle right now is getting everything I need to make it at one trip to the store. With a new baby I am so forgetful and my husband would love to have a good meal for dinner one night.
sammi richardson
April 28th, 2009 at 8:41 am
Variety trying to add new items to menu.
Carol
April 28th, 2009 at 8:57 am
Making up new dinners and trying new things. Not going out much and making new things helps make meals interesting and not boring.
cathi rushing
April 28th, 2009 at 9:45 am
getting it all ready at the same time
Teresa
April 28th, 2009 at 9:51 am
Always trying to find new family favorites.
Denise B.
April 28th, 2009 at 9:56 am
My biggest struggle is not always having the time I need to make everything I want to make.
Sharon Harmon
April 28th, 2009 at 9:59 am
My biggest struggle getting dinner ready for the fam is making sure everything is hot’n ready at the same time! Is the roast cooked through? Are the mashed potatoes smooth? Is the corn hot enough? Making sure all the dishes are done and hot enough to serve at the same time is a bit tricky! Thank you for the contest!
Jean P.
April 28th, 2009 at 10:05 am
Our biggest struggle for dinner is having it together. We work different shifts and rarely get a chance to have dinner together.
Deb R
April 28th, 2009 at 10:08 am
My biggest struggle is timing – making sure all the hot foods are hot (and not over- or under-cooked) when I bring them to the table.
Carol G
April 28th, 2009 at 10:32 am
My biggest problem is keeping things interesting in the food category. My family is grown now, and since I am not really into cooking, I find myself eating more in the frequent snack mode. I do try to make certain that I am snacking on a good variety of foods though.
Sue E
April 28th, 2009 at 10:35 am
My biggest struggle is preparing something healthy that my picky eater will also want. Thanks for the giveaway!
Linda
April 28th, 2009 at 10:59 am
my biggest struggle when preparing a meal is having everything I need to prepare it, seems like I always forget to pick something up ahead of time!
Katy
April 28th, 2009 at 11:13 am
I come from a family that was simple meat and potatoes style. My husband comes from a european background where food is an event. Trying to balance his tastes with my preference for simplicity is taking some time to learn.
DeeAnn S
April 28th, 2009 at 11:13 am
With a limited budget, my biggest problem is being able to come up with new ways to prepare and serve our standard dinner fare.
Pamela S
April 28th, 2009 at 11:18 am
My biggest struggle is planning ahead. I often find myself looking in the fridge at 5PM and wondering what’s for dinner.
Elena
April 28th, 2009 at 11:27 am
My biggest struggle is deciding what to fix–this would help me not get stuck in a rut! Thanks for the contest!
Kim F
April 28th, 2009 at 11:30 am
My biggest struggle is deciding what I am going to make for dinner. After 19 years it seems like it’s the same old things – time for me to get a new cook.
Tiffani
April 28th, 2009 at 11:55 am
I always struggle with time. There si never enough of it.
beth shepherd
April 28th, 2009 at 12:25 pm
Thank you for a great giveaway! My biggest struggle is cooking something that all 5 of us like and not the same things over and over again. Thank you!
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Andrea M
April 28th, 2009 at 12:39 pm
My biggest struggle is trying to cook with 2 little one underfoot
Angela J
April 28th, 2009 at 1:01 pm
Biggest? After years and years, it’s trying to get enthusiasm back for preparing dinner.
Amber
April 28th, 2009 at 1:02 pm
My biggest struggle is deciding on what to make BEFORE it’s time to eat!
Amber
April 28th, 2009 at 1:03 pm
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Angela
April 28th, 2009 at 1:38 pm
Coordinating all of our schedules!
Leslie M.
April 28th, 2009 at 1:40 pm
My HUGEST dinner time struggle is being a vegetarian, Hubby being a meat eater and daughter being a Junkatarian! Everyone is fussy and no one wants to eat what Momma cooks! If Someone just gave me a MENU and told “Them to shut up and eat it!” we would do just fine!!!
This is a GREAT Giveaway! Hubby loves chicken Thanks for the chance to win!!
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Jeffrey Beckett
April 28th, 2009 at 2:05 pm
Getting everyone and everything assembled at the table at the same time.
kate5405
April 28th, 2009 at 2:50 pm
Meal planning is my biggest struggle. I’m retired so have plenty of time to cook but have difficulty coming up with dinner ideas everynight. We seem to eat the same 5 things week after week. I need help!!
Deborah Wellenstein
April 28th, 2009 at 3:09 pm
The biggest struggle is coming up with new ideas that everyone likes! Thank you!
keeya
April 28th, 2009 at 3:16 pm
I love any reason to cook so my biggest struggle is getting everyone together to sit down to the meal.
Jill
April 28th, 2009 at 3:19 pm
My biggest struggle is getting everyone together at the same time.
Shilo Beedy
April 28th, 2009 at 3:20 pm
My biggest struggle is variety instead of the same meal over and over again.
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pam day
April 28th, 2009 at 4:05 pm
My biggest struggle is finding the time to cook for my family every night.
Rose
April 28th, 2009 at 4:24 pm
My biggest struggle is finding something that we all like, that’s nutritional.
Jennifer S.
April 28th, 2009 at 5:24 pm
My biggest struggle is timing. I don’t always know what time I get to start cooking so we end up eating at 10:30 or later some nights!
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Sherri
April 28th, 2009 at 5:25 pm
My biggest struggle is getting started.
Claire
April 28th, 2009 at 5:50 pm
We’re all really picky!
Cathy Truman
April 28th, 2009 at 7:04 pm
I have two problems one is having enough time after
I get home from work to fix a nice dinner. Second
is trying to fix something new instead of the same
old meals. Thanks for the contest
Robert Lockwood
April 28th, 2009 at 7:12 pm
Agreeing on spices.
jayne
April 28th, 2009 at 7:30 pm
Trying to get everyone to eat healthy!
Linda Lansford
April 28th, 2009 at 7:50 pm
My biggest struggle with preparing dinner for your family is deciding what to make
Beverley Justice
April 28th, 2009 at 8:37 pm
My biggest struggle is creating the weekly menu.
amy mayer
April 28th, 2009 at 8:50 pm
My biggest struggle is finding meals that appeals to everyone –good, healthy and economical!
Carolyn G
April 28th, 2009 at 10:20 pm
My biggest challenge is trying to come up with new recipes to try.
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April 28th, 2009 at 10:21 pm
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Catharine R
April 28th, 2009 at 10:57 pm
My challenge: I need to add new meals / recipes to spice up our dinners …. things have gotten boring!
Catharine R
April 28th, 2009 at 10:58 pm
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Catherine
April 28th, 2009 at 11:20 pm
My biggest struggle is just coming up with what the heck to make night after night
Jennifer Short
April 28th, 2009 at 11:21 pm
Without a doubt it HAS to be finding something we can agree on we’d like to eat!
Stacy
April 28th, 2009 at 11:35 pm
I struggle with getting dinner on the table in a timely manner. It always seems to be so late by the time we eat.
Stacy
April 28th, 2009 at 11:38 pm
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Cynthya
April 29th, 2009 at 1:05 am
My biggest struggle is coming up with meals that are healthy, taste good, are relatively easy to fix and not too expensive. It’s tough coming up with different meals that meet those criteria and not get in a rut cooking the same things each week.
Cheryl W
April 29th, 2009 at 2:57 am
My biggest struggle is finding dinners that everyone likes. Thanks!
serena
April 29th, 2009 at 7:57 am
the clean up!
Holly
April 29th, 2009 at 8:12 am
Having everyone home at the same time!
Patricia Treskovich
April 29th, 2009 at 8:51 am
the biggest struggle is finding something everyone will eat and still keep the cost of the meal down
April
April 29th, 2009 at 9:31 am
“What is your biggest struggle with preparing dinner for your family?” My answer would have to be time and not enough of it. Between working and running my son to baseball or boy scout functions there just isn’t enough time in the day to make a sit down and enjoy dinner.
April
April 29th, 2009 at 9:32 am
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April 29th, 2009 at 9:34 am
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Kate
April 29th, 2009 at 11:37 am
My biggest struggle is keeping my 2 and 4 year old entertained while I cook
Tarah
April 29th, 2009 at 12:44 pm
Trying to find something healthy, affordable and that everyone enjoys!
Anne D
April 29th, 2009 at 1:10 pm
I have trouble making quick and nutritious meals that everyone likes.
dianne
April 29th, 2009 at 1:23 pm
I can’t seem to find quick healthy affordable meals.
Lois Shores
April 29th, 2009 at 2:28 pm
Just deciding what to eat is my biggest struggle
Lois Shores
April 29th, 2009 at 2:31 pm
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April 29th, 2009 at 2:32 pm
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Melissa D
April 29th, 2009 at 2:42 pm
My biggest struggle: two vegetarians and two carnivores living in the same house! Honestly, pasta is always a great starting point…
amir
April 29th, 2009 at 3:19 pm
My biggest struggle is finding something we’re all happy with.
Sarah
April 29th, 2009 at 3:59 pm
My biggest struggle is getting everything to finish at the same time and not having to reheat various dishes in the microwave.
jennifer king
April 29th, 2009 at 4:42 pm
Time! Between working 45 hours, and taking 5 college classes I have no time to prepare anything homemade….
Ken Robinson
April 29th, 2009 at 5:22 pm
Our family rarely eats dinner together so it’s rarely a problem. Please accept my entry. Thank you.
Monique Rizzo
April 29th, 2009 at 6:39 pm
Mine is finding quick, good meals that everyone loves!! Thanks for the chance.
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Doreen
April 29th, 2009 at 7:54 pm
Often the same foods are cooked. I’d like to try to do some new receipes!
Doreen
April 29th, 2009 at 7:58 pm
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Linda F
April 29th, 2009 at 8:44 pm
My biggest struggle is finding new recipes that are quick & easy to make that my family will like.
Rosey
April 29th, 2009 at 9:13 pm
Variety is my biggest challenge when making dinner. Seems like we get into a food rut around here.
alma gros
April 29th, 2009 at 9:23 pm
my biggest struggle is having time to make dinner.
and then getting everyone to eat at the same time!
Amanda
April 29th, 2009 at 9:33 pm
Would be finding the time to prepare something more tasty and that satisifies everyone individual tastes.
Courtney S
April 29th, 2009 at 10:16 pm
My biggest struggle is trying to get everyone together to eat all at one time.
Martha H.
April 30th, 2009 at 7:35 am
Picky eaters.
Kathy Bose
April 30th, 2009 at 9:35 am
My biggest struggle is making food my husband can eat as he is diabetic but I am not. I would love to win this t o try it for me. I signed up to subscribe.
Pam L.
April 30th, 2009 at 11:38 am
My biggest struggle is time. Some nights its close to 10:00 before I get home from work. On those nights Quick & Easy is my motto.
Sarah Hirsch
April 30th, 2009 at 12:54 pm
My biggest struggle with making dinner for my family is cleaning up afterward!
Sarah
April 30th, 2009 at 2:30 pm
my biggest struggle is finding the time to make something really good!
Jason
April 30th, 2009 at 3:38 pm
Preparing something that everyone likes in a matter of time that works with everyones schedule is the biggest task
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tina c
April 30th, 2009 at 3:52 pm
making things taste and look as good as the recipe. Also keeping everyone happy!
Christina Brunetti
April 30th, 2009 at 4:09 pm
My biggest struggle is coming up with something different. I get stuck in ruts.
Elizabeth j
April 30th, 2009 at 4:28 pm
I have a hard time coming up with a variety of things to fix for dinner.
Christine V
April 30th, 2009 at 4:55 pm
making homemade, healthy, that the kids will eat
S. Denys
April 30th, 2009 at 5:00 pm
Fun, Healthy food that both of my kids will eat.
Stephen
April 30th, 2009 at 6:47 pm
finding tasty affordable recipes.
Ruth Utterback
April 30th, 2009 at 7:08 pm
FINDING VARIETY THAT COMBINES TASTE AND HEALTHY FOOD CHOICES
Christie
April 30th, 2009 at 11:46 pm
The biggest struggle is having time enough to cook something good and then getting everyone to the table at the same time.
DANIELLE WALDO
April 30th, 2009 at 11:48 pm
My biggest struggle is feeding one daughter who is a vegetarian when the rest of us eat meat.
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April 30th, 2009 at 11:49 pm
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Michelle
May 1st, 2009 at 9:06 am
My biggest struggle with preparing dinner for my family is TIME! Time, time, time, there is never enough time to cook what I have planned! I always run out of time, no matter how well I thought I had planned my day and menu. Too many things come up every day that get in the way of living!
“Life is what happens to you while you’re busy making other plans.” – John Lennon
Jacqueline
May 1st, 2009 at 10:30 am
Biggest challenges are variety, time and how to maximize and make leftovers tasty ..second time around.
Sandy Y
May 1st, 2009 at 11:39 am
My biggest challenge is finding the time to cook a healthy dinner. I often work late and it’s so easy to pick something up
Vicki Wurgler
May 1st, 2009 at 11:56 am
My biggest struggle is making a meal that is fast healthy and the kids & grownups both like
Laura G
May 1st, 2009 at 12:16 pm
Timing everything to be ready at once is my biggest problem.
simone
May 1st, 2009 at 12:31 pm
My biggest struggle is simply getting everyone together for dinner time. My husband and I alternate our schedules for childcare purposes, so we only have dinner together 2 nights a week. Thanks! thebubbledies(at)gmail(dot)com
Mary Marlatt
May 1st, 2009 at 12:32 pm
The biggest struggle is trying to find something new that we all like. Next is getting enough veggies into a meal.
simone
May 1st, 2009 at 12:33 pm
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Jennifer M-I
May 1st, 2009 at 1:02 pm
My biggest struggle is making something that’s good, but that doesn’t take a long time. I don’t get home until late, and we don’t have time for complicated meals.
joe gersh
May 1st, 2009 at 1:02 pm
finding time to cook
Sheila B
May 1st, 2009 at 1:09 pm
My biggest struggle is the phone constantly ringing while I am trying to cook! Why does everybody want to talk me me at 5? Maybe they are hoping for an invite!
Michelle M
May 1st, 2009 at 1:11 pm
My biggest struggle in preparing dinner is variety. I am tired of making the same thing all the time, and despite a plethora of cook books, I still can’t seem to find any new dishes.
Cheryl Everly
May 1st, 2009 at 6:55 pm
I am a single mom of 1 10yr old boy and he never wants what I make for dinner. It is so frustrating
Tamara B.
May 1st, 2009 at 7:15 pm
My biggest struggle with preparing dinner for your family is finding the time to make a delicious meal and that they will all like
Tamara B.
May 1st, 2009 at 7:16 pm
I am a subscriber.
Debra F
May 1st, 2009 at 7:20 pm
My biggest struggle is finding dishes that all the members of my family will enjoy. I have a 4 year old that can be a bit picky, so that is a challenge. I refuse to make separate dishes for everyone…I just don’t have time, so I have to cook a meal everyone will eat. Thanks for the giveaway.
Leann S
May 1st, 2009 at 8:39 pm
My biggest dinner challenge is juggling the schedules of my family including 2 working teenagers who I sometimes don’t see for several days at a time.
Leann S
May 1st, 2009 at 8:40 pm
I twittered: http://twitter.com/qwills2cats/status/1675025305
Holly B
May 1st, 2009 at 9:31 pm
My biggest challenge is having enough energy to come home and cook!
Holly B
May 1st, 2009 at 9:32 pm
I twittered ya
http://twitter.com/prismperfect/status/1675436682
Karin A
May 1st, 2009 at 10:47 pm
everybody wanting to eat something different–
Cheryl F. (The Lucky Ladybug)
May 2nd, 2009 at 12:34 am
My biggest struggle is variety — finding new things we like instead of the same old, same old. *Thanks* for the giveaway!
Cheryl F. (The Lucky Ladybug)
May 2nd, 2009 at 12:34 am
I Stumbled the giveaway :
http://theluckyladybug.stumbleupon.com/public/favorites/
NICHOLAS NIEVES
May 2nd, 2009 at 3:05 am
doing something different every nite
Linda Fish
May 2nd, 2009 at 5:49 am
I work two jobs so I struggle to make any dinners
cheryl kellery
May 2nd, 2009 at 10:12 am
my biggest struggle is finding something that everyone wants to eat
r0berts
May 2nd, 2009 at 10:48 am
Time, and a refrigerator that doesn’t magically replenish with food.
Heather
May 2nd, 2009 at 12:06 pm
My biggest struggle is making something that everyone will eat. Two don’t like onions, one won’t eat anything other than a protein (NO SAUCE!) and plain rice or noodles. It’s a never ending struggle!
Lindsay
May 2nd, 2009 at 12:22 pm
My biggest struggle is preparing something my whole family will enjoy
Tawnda
May 2nd, 2009 at 1:03 pm
my biggest struggle is finding variety in the budget…
m. maddock
May 2nd, 2009 at 1:12 pm
My biggest struggle is haveing all the ingredients thats suppose to be in the recipe i’m wanting to make then I’ll have to run to the store every time.
Sonya
May 2nd, 2009 at 1:48 pm
My biggest struggle is finding something that will reheat if my husband comes home late!
Sonya’s last blog post..Firefly Giveaway! Always be able to talk to your kids…
Catherine Copeland
May 2nd, 2009 at 1:50 pm
my biggest struggle is most every woman’s struggle, TIME. I have a long commute and hubby’s working until late. I have to rush home and fix dinner. I often have to cook a lot during the week and then reheat those meals.
tanya
May 2nd, 2009 at 2:52 pm
I have a hard time finding something that all 7 of us would like to eat, but pasta is usually something we all love!
twincere[at]hotmail.com
Candie L
May 2nd, 2009 at 3:38 pm
Our biggest struggle is we have too many extracurricular activities planned. We only have Mondays where nothing is scheduled. THank you
Tracey
May 2nd, 2009 at 4:18 pm
My biggest struggle has always been making everyone happy. I often end up having to cook/make more than one type of meal.
Sue Farrell
May 2nd, 2009 at 5:26 pm
I have a hard time coming up with something new and different that everyone will like.
Shania Duncan
May 2nd, 2009 at 5:46 pm
The biggest struggle is finding something to make that is budget conscious, quick, easy and taste good. That’s a tall order!
Shania Duncan
May 2nd, 2009 at 5:47 pm
Twittered!
http://twitter.com/bdsweetie/status/1682152189
Diane Baum
May 2nd, 2009 at 5:55 pm
My biggest stuggle is creating a new healthy dinner idea every night
Sarah Z
May 2nd, 2009 at 7:37 pm
My biggest struggle is that there is only 2 of us and sometimes it is hard to get motivated to cook for just 2!
Thanks
Thomas G
May 2nd, 2009 at 7:47 pm
Finding something the whole family will eat.
Michelle
May 2nd, 2009 at 9:27 pm
We’re stuck in a rut..same quick, easy meals every night and I’m pretty sure everyone is sick of hot dogs and sloppy joes. I need to find some variety that’s fast and simple that everyone would like. These sound like they might fit the bill.
Michelle’s last blog post..Blissfully Geeky-Chic Giveaway
Michelle
May 2nd, 2009 at 9:29 pm
tweeted:
http://twitter.com/auntiethesis/status/1683722030
Michelle’s last blog post..Blissfully Geeky-Chic Giveaway
Michelle
May 2nd, 2009 at 9:29 pm
subscriber via email
Michelle’s last blog post..Blissfully Geeky-Chic Giveaway
SherriG
May 2nd, 2009 at 9:45 pm
We have many competing obstacles, but lack of time is the biggest – followed by my children being picky eaters, me having special dietary needs and my lack of ability to cook.
Leigh Nichols
May 2nd, 2009 at 11:17 pm
My biggest challenge is making meals that EVERYONE likes and still keeping up the variety.
Hesper F
May 3rd, 2009 at 12:39 am
My biggest struggle is finding something new that everyone likes!
Chrysa
May 3rd, 2009 at 1:13 am
Planning ahead is my biggest struggle.
Chrysa’s last blog post..FREE Sample Kit from Playtex Sport.
Chrysa
May 3rd, 2009 at 1:14 am
I tweeted: http://twitter.com/ThriftyJinxy/status/1685143814
Chrysa’s last blog post..The Infinite Dress – Wear One Dress Hundreds of Ways
Mollie G.
May 3rd, 2009 at 2:21 am
My biggest struggle is coming up with something that everyone can/will eat — luckily, pasta and chicken both survive the “won’t touch that” discussion phase. So yes, please!!
Jammie
May 3rd, 2009 at 4:30 am
My biggest struggle is cooking something everyone likes. My daughter likes to be a picky eater
Nicole
May 3rd, 2009 at 6:16 am
My biggest challenge is keeping the kids entertained while I cook.
Nicole’s last blog post..Walgreens Deals 5/2 – 5/9
Theresa D
May 3rd, 2009 at 7:36 am
My biggest struggle is having the time to prepare a meal after work
Elaine
May 3rd, 2009 at 9:31 am
My biggest challenge is cooking meals that everyone eats!
sally wess
May 3rd, 2009 at 10:14 am
i used to have a lot of time struggles, but now we share everything…cooking,cleaning,laundry and shopping. life has definately gotten better.
sally wess
May 3rd, 2009 at 10:14 am
i’m a subscriber
Charity S.
May 3rd, 2009 at 10:43 am
Trying to cook something the whole family will like.
Thanks
Charity S.
May 3rd, 2009 at 10:44 am
I tweeted the giveaway.
http://twitter.com/ccboobooy/status/1687444317
Charity S.
May 3rd, 2009 at 10:45 am
I signed up for the newsletter.
Thanks
charisscharity [at] yahoo [dot] com
jodene
May 3rd, 2009 at 10:46 am
Planning the menu – sometimes I just run out of ideas!
Adele
May 3rd, 2009 at 10:53 am
My biggset problem is the telephone. Everyone knows I am home around dinnertime and calls then. Dinner is usually late.
Thanks for this offer.
Yvonne North
May 3rd, 2009 at 11:22 am
My biggest struggle is just getting started to make dinner.
Kathryn C
May 3rd, 2009 at 11:49 am
Trying to find something that everyone will eat! It seems like we always have one dissenter, no matter what the recipe is.
Audrey Morgan
May 3rd, 2009 at 11:54 am
Preparing a delicious meal, keeping in mind of one family member with diabetes. Trying to keep meals healthy and organic is not always easy.
Karen
May 3rd, 2009 at 11:55 am
Finding something that everyone will eat….
Jillian Veit
May 3rd, 2009 at 1:15 pm
I find it difficult to find something to make that everyone will want to eat.
Alicia
May 3rd, 2009 at 1:40 pm
Planning ahead so I have everything I need.
Thanks for the giveaway >^..^<
Courtney
May 3rd, 2009 at 2:04 pm
It is hard to get everyone to sit down at once!!
katie
May 3rd, 2009 at 2:35 pm
We have some picky eaters in our family, so sometimes it is hard to find one recipe that everyone will like!
Gabriel J.
May 3rd, 2009 at 2:38 pm
My biggest struggle is trying to get the entire family to eat all at one time.
Cynthia Mercado
May 3rd, 2009 at 2:47 pm
I struggle with knowing what to cook and when to cook due to such a large family.
mercsmercado at yahoo dot com
Kelly Johnson
May 3rd, 2009 at 2:50 pm
My biggest struggle is making healthy dinners on a budget.
Kathy Emerick
May 3rd, 2009 at 3:19 pm
My struggle is trying to cater to everyones taste. Not everybody likes the same thing. It is tough anymore to cook but I love to cook! Thanks for a great giveaway!
Ann
May 3rd, 2009 at 3:20 pm
My biggest struggle is motivation to even do the cooking.
Ann
May 3rd, 2009 at 3:21 pm
I signed up for the newsletter.
Ann
May 3rd, 2009 at 3:22 pm
I also stumbled the post (quelleheure4)
Stephanie J.
May 3rd, 2009 at 3:30 pm
My biggest struggle has to be getting my youngest son to eat. He is so slow, he takes ages. I know that sounds like a minor complaint but it’s true. Great giveaway, by the way!
Stephanie J.
May 3rd, 2009 at 3:30 pm
I thumbed you up on Stumble! (steponme)
Stephanie J.
May 3rd, 2009 at 3:31 pm
I’m a subscriber!
shawna
May 3rd, 2009 at 3:42 pm
Finding time to cook and making something my daughter will like.
Susan Smith
May 3rd, 2009 at 5:03 pm
My biggest struggle with making dinner is making something everyone likes.
Heather Hart
May 3rd, 2009 at 5:14 pm
As a single mom, my biggest struggle is fixing something nutritious that is also quick and ready to go in a short amount of time.
ky2here
May 3rd, 2009 at 6:21 pm
Burnout and a lack of creativity.
barbara wright
May 3rd, 2009 at 7:08 pm
My biggest problem is that I need to be a short order cook. I’m a picky eater, so I swore my kids wouldn’t be like this, and I never forced them to eat the gross stuff I had to eat growing up. So now I have a house full of picky eaters and everyone is picky in a different way
Kristy C
May 3rd, 2009 at 7:34 pm
My biggest struggle is finding the time at the end of the day!
What a wonderful contest ~ thanks for posting!
Becky
May 3rd, 2009 at 7:54 pm
My biggest challenge is that the kids don’t like to eat what I cook, and when they do deem that what I’ve cooked is acceptable they eat again 30 minutes later.
Becky’s last blog post..T-Ball
Pegil
May 3rd, 2009 at 8:15 pm
Leftovers and always the same old, same old
DJ
May 3rd, 2009 at 8:20 pm
My biggest challenge is planning ahead so I can be more creative with my meals.
Thank you for the giveaway!
DJ
May 3rd, 2009 at 8:25 pm
I subscribe.
Thank you!
Melanie
May 3rd, 2009 at 8:36 pm
Its so hard to please everyone.
Everybody has a list of things they won’t eat, and
in a big family its hard to make everyone happy.
Susan Ledet
May 3rd, 2009 at 8:48 pm
Finding new recipes that everyone likes.
Susan Ledet
May 3rd, 2009 at 8:49 pm
I just subscribed.
Brooke
May 3rd, 2009 at 9:05 pm
Getting INTO the kitchen to cook… The kids always NEED me right then… Then of course it’s a battle to make something different all the time
Brooke’s last blog post..100 things
Terry C
May 3rd, 2009 at 9:15 pm
Finding tasty yet economical meals.
braaisjo at gmail dot com
Deb K
May 3rd, 2009 at 9:25 pm
My biggest challenge is trying to find something that everyone will eat and I need more variety..
Molly Capel
May 3rd, 2009 at 9:49 pm
My biggest challenge is time. I work full time, so I don’t always have the time to fix a good healthy home cooked meal.
Tara Hill
May 3rd, 2009 at 10:20 pm
Right now the trouble is that I am temporarily working nights, so I’m not home when my husband eats!
Tara Hill
May 3rd, 2009 at 10:20 pm
I subscribed!
Ashley
May 3rd, 2009 at 10:55 pm
coming up a menu every night that everyone will eat, thats not the same thing we eat every day and that we can afford
Lisa G.
May 3rd, 2009 at 11:08 pm
My biggest struggle is finding variety. We get into such a rut with our meals and it’s hard to come up with delicious new ideas that are also affordable. Thanks!
lisalmg25 at gmail dot com
Lisa G.
May 3rd, 2009 at 11:09 pm
I’m a subscriber. Thanks!
lisalmg25 at gmail dot com
Lisa G.
May 3rd, 2009 at 11:10 pm
I Tweeted this giveaway. Thanks! http://twitter.com/lisalmg/status/1692947635
lisalmg25 at gmail dot com
Rosanne
May 4th, 2009 at 12:36 am
Dragging me away from my computer to go to the store and cook is the biggest challenge
Rosanne
May 4th, 2009 at 12:38 am
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Rose Roberts
May 4th, 2009 at 12:38 am
my biggest struggle is that i don’t like to cook and I have a lot of picky eaters!
Kathleen S.
May 4th, 2009 at 1:13 am
My biggest struggle is just finding the time. If we only had a few more hours in the day it would make it so much easier. Thanks!
Mishia
May 4th, 2009 at 4:07 am
My biggest struggle is picky eaters
Jennifer gersch
May 4th, 2009 at 4:08 am
Im starving when I come home so I want something fast
Lois Shores
May 4th, 2009 at 6:32 am
A lot of times just deciding what to eat is the struggle. Sometimes we want something that is just quick and easy.
Martha J
May 4th, 2009 at 6:50 am
My biggest struggle is fatigue….just too tired to cook!
amy delong
May 4th, 2009 at 6:53 am
trying to cook/prepare with 2 crazy boys and dogs ahhhhhhhh!!!
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amy delong
May 4th, 2009 at 6:54 am
I also subscribed to the newsletter
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SUZANNNA PICKERING
May 4th, 2009 at 6:58 am
Variety is the hardest tend to have the same old same old meals need to shake it up on occasion
jolene
May 4th, 2009 at 6:59 am
finding something for everyone
BariV
May 4th, 2009 at 7:13 am
My family is full of picky eaters. Everyone eats something different.
Stacy Nichols
May 4th, 2009 at 7:41 am
I subscribe
Stacy Nichols
May 4th, 2009 at 7:41 am
Too tired to cook
Kathy Scott
May 4th, 2009 at 8:45 am
Because of sport’s practices, we are not home together.
amy h
May 4th, 2009 at 8:46 am
My biggest struggle for preparing dinner is finding a time that everyone can sit down and eat together…we only do this once a week.
amy h
May 4th, 2009 at 8:46 am
I’m a subscriber.
Leslie S.
May 4th, 2009 at 8:51 am
The biggest problem I face is preparing something that all 6 of us will like.No matter how hard I try someone always seems to find a reason to gripe.Thanks!
Fran B
May 4th, 2009 at 10:02 am
When there are only two of you, it gets hard to keep variety in meals. So many good recipes are geared to serve families.
Paul
May 4th, 2009 at 10:10 am
The clean up after cooking…
Tammie
May 4th, 2009 at 10:19 am
Our biggest struggle is getting the kids to learn/understand that most foods are okay and actually beneficial to them. For example, recently at dinner I prepared a steamed vegetable medley which included broccoli; however, my daughter would have nothing of it. When I asked her why she didn’t care for any ‘veggies’ she replied “I was told that e-coli isn’t good for you!”
Note: Pasta is a family favorite AND a good place to hide nutrional extras.
mcj4tlj@comcast.net
Sheila R
May 4th, 2009 at 10:20 am
My biggest struggle is getting my son to try new things.
Sheila R
May 4th, 2009 at 10:21 am
I subscribe as well
Jay F
May 4th, 2009 at 10:35 am
Our biggest struggle making family meals is dealing with two picky kids that never want the same thing.
katie anderson
May 4th, 2009 at 10:57 am
My DH is pretty picky when it comes to food. It can be difficult to make something that he’s interested in sometimes. He’s very into pastas though, so this would be great! Thanks… anything that makes my life easier
!
Jen
May 4th, 2009 at 10:59 am
My biggest struggle when preparing dinner for my family is I do not really like to cook and my husband is a WONDERFUL cook. Therefore I ask him to cook from time to time!
Jen
May 4th, 2009 at 11:00 am
I subscribe as well!
Marie
May 4th, 2009 at 11:08 am
My biggest struggle is making meals that everyone will eat since our youngest is very, very picky!
Ron Frakes
May 4th, 2009 at 11:32 am
My biggest struggle is getting hot food to the table all at once if we are rewarming leftovers! Thank you for the giveaway!
Veronica Garrett
May 4th, 2009 at 12:27 pm
My biggest struggle is finding the time to prepare a delicious meal for my family. I need some quick to prepare recipes.
wendy wallach
May 4th, 2009 at 12:57 pm
my biggest struggle with dinner is finding creative and interesting things to make with the same old ingredients.
madamerkf at aol dot com
Jennifer Jozwiak
May 4th, 2009 at 1:24 pm
My biggest struggle is just finding time as a single mom of a newborn to make a real meal not just ordering takeout.
carol~
May 4th, 2009 at 2:00 pm
My kids are so picky and so finding something everyone likes is a challenge. If I put tomatoes, mushrooms, or onions in my meal they pick it out!
carol lewis
May 4th, 2009 at 2:01 pm
Subscriber to CouponDivas.
carol lewis
May 4th, 2009 at 2:03 pm
My first post didn’t go through. My biggest challenge is making food everyone likes as my kids don’t like veggies and my husband and I do. My kids will pick tomotoes, mushrooms and onions out of my meals I fix.
Alea Teeters
May 4th, 2009 at 2:07 pm
Keeping meals cheap and healthy while providing a variety of good food. I like to make my own bread and it takes a lot of coordination to be able to do it consistently
Melissa P.
May 4th, 2009 at 2:16 pm
My biggest difficulty is deciding what to cook.
tanya
May 4th, 2009 at 2:20 pm
My biggest struggle with preparing dinner for the family is trying to find something fast that everyone will enjoy and is healthy.
Gail Wisdom
May 4th, 2009 at 2:22 pm
I have raised three children and had to cook on a tight budget. My first two husbands are deceased. I just married and just retired from teaching and am enjoying being a housewife. My new husband enjoys my cooking. He is an excellant chopper/dicer. My biggest struggle is to remember to take the meat from the freezer the night before.
Jennifer M
May 4th, 2009 at 2:33 pm
My biggest struggle my lack of cooking skill.
Ingrid
May 4th, 2009 at 2:43 pm
My biggest struggle on some nights would be what to fix, especially if I forgot to take something out of the freezer.
kathy pease
May 4th, 2009 at 3:44 pm
my biggest struggle is finding something everyone likes
kathy pease
May 4th, 2009 at 3:44 pm
i subscribe
Dan
May 4th, 2009 at 4:27 pm
My biggest struggle with preparing dinner is finding something everyone will eat
Trisha
May 4th, 2009 at 4:50 pm
i have many. 1 is snacking while cooking. 2 is not burning the food. 3 is the food tasting right.
JENNY
May 4th, 2009 at 5:10 pm
Trying to juggle all the evening tasks after working all day (laundry, bill paying, etc) and still being able to cook a decent meal and cleaning up the kitchen after dinner. Something quick, easy, and tasty is what I need!
Courtney Terrell
May 4th, 2009 at 5:18 pm
“What is your biggest struggle with preparing dinner for your family?”
My biggest struggle with preparing dinner for my family is finding food everybody likes.
Thanks
Courtney
Angela Palmer
May 4th, 2009 at 6:03 pm
My biggest struggle is cooking something healthy and tasty in a short amount of time.
Michael Goldberg
May 4th, 2009 at 6:22 pm
My wife will put this prize to great use.
Cindy
May 4th, 2009 at 8:19 pm
My biggest struggle preparing dinner for everyone is time constraints while being healthy. Thanks for a great giveaway!
Nicole
May 4th, 2009 at 9:19 pm
My biggest struggle is finding the time and energy to get dinner ready after working all day.
Elizabeth Y.
May 4th, 2009 at 9:23 pm
My biggest struggle is preparing a separate meal for my picky 3-year-old, plus feed the baby his food, and make dinner for me and my husband.
Janet
May 4th, 2009 at 10:27 pm
fixing something that all like or can eat at the same time:)ty 4 the awesome giveaway and 4 the entry:)
Helen
May 4th, 2009 at 10:43 pm
The biggest struggle is cooking something that is both healthy and that everyone will enjoy.
Gianna
May 4th, 2009 at 11:02 pm
Making something that everyone will eat..
theodore esteghamat
May 4th, 2009 at 11:19 pm
Making something everyone likes.
Lily Kwan
May 4th, 2009 at 11:48 pm
My biggest struggle with preparing dinner for my family is finding easy to cook recipes that don’t cost much and are tasty.
Lily Kwan
May 4th, 2009 at 11:49 pm
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