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Since we bought our first home back in March, I really wanted my family to come over and see it. My mom, sisters, and nephews came over earlier in the summer (with masks) to see the house, but my dad had yet to see it. Hubby and I are so proud of our house and how we’ve made it home, so I really wanted my dad to be proud too, ya know? Well, his birthday was a couple of Saturdays ago and I invited my parents and sisters over for a chili bar. But we’re in a pandemic, right? So I worked really hard to make it as safe as possible. My family mostly doesn’t go anywhere, and I’ve seen them several times over the past few months, but I was handling food and so wanted to take precautions.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E First, I prepped for two different chilis to please everyone. I made a white chicken chili and a traditional beef chili. I’d never made white chicken chili before and honestly thought I wouldn’t be into it. But it was a hit! I reviewed a few recipes and then combined all the best of the recipes and made a freaking delicious chili. The entire crockpot-full was gone super fast. Here’s the quick recipe. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EQuick \u0026amp; Yummy Crockpot White Chicken Chili\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cu\u003EIngredients: \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/b\u003ESmall chopped yellow onion\u003Cbr \/\u003ESeeded and diced jalapeño\u0026nbsp;(I used one, but you could use more per spice preference)\u003Cbr \/\u003E3 lbs chicken breast with all the funky pieces cut off\u003Cbr \/\u003E3 cloves of garlic, freshly minced\u003Cbr \/\u003E2 tsp Creole seasoning\u003Cbr \/\u003E½ tsp basil\u003Cbr \/\u003E½ tsp black pepper\u003Cbr \/\u003E¼ tsp onion powder\u003Cbr \/\u003E1 jar of mild salsa verde\u003Cbr \/\u003E2 cans white beans, rinsed \u0026amp; drained\u003Cbr \/\u003E32 oz chicken broth\u003Cbr \/\u003E1 regular block of cream\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cu\u003E Directions:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/b\u003EPut all ingredients in a large crockpot in the order listed above. \u003Cbr \/\u003ECook on low setting for 8 hours, or high for 4.\u003Cbr \/\u003ETransfer chicken to a cutting board and shred.\u003Cbr \/\u003EUse whisk to stir up everything in crockpot until cream cheese is melted. There may still be a few tiny specks of cream cheese and that’s okay.\u003Cbr \/\u003EPlace chicken back into crockpot, stir up, and serve.\u003Cbr \/\u003ETop with shredded cheddar, sour cream, chopped jalapeños, etc. Or eat as-is.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E That chicken chili is heavenly! I swear. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E To stay cautious, I served everything with paper bowls and plastic spoons, plastic cups for drinks - that way I didn’t have to worry about dealing with folks mouths and germs on our everyday dishes. For toppings, I got squeezable sour cream, chopped jalapeños\u0026nbsp;and shredded cheese went into tiny plastic ramekins with lids, and Fritos were put into snack-size zippered baggies. It wasn’t a super sustainable luncheon, but I feel it was done pretty safely. For most of the plastics, those were emptied and\/or washed and recycled. What’s more is we stayed under 10 folks and all immediate family. It was a really enjoyable time.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E I also really took precautions with cleaning before cooking, after everyone was finished eating, and after everyone left. Cleaning stone countertops has been interesting, simply for the fact that our counters are granite and so it’s tough to see any speckles or messes left over without getting at eye-level. But I make sure to wipe them thoroughly with disinfectant wipes and then I spray with an all-purpose cleaner (I’m loving Mrs. Meyer’s fall scents right now - particularly apple cider!) and wipe clean with paper towels or clean dishcloths. I don’t use sponges on surfaces just because of the bacteria they hold.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-stnxuI1hVRE\/X40bWBhIt4I\/AAAAAAAAY7M\/KVvJlPk0zXUgJ9w2o0jXdEbmY3fsLxNqgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s809\/clickcountertops.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"540\" data-original-width=\"809\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-stnxuI1hVRE\/X40bWBhIt4I\/AAAAAAAAY7M\/KVvJlPk0zXUgJ9w2o0jXdEbmY3fsLxNqgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/clickcountertops.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-small;\"\u003EPhoto: \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/clickcountertops.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EClick Countertops\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E Other than the camouflaging of messes, I really love our countertops. I’ve only ever had those dreadful formica counters, so stone countertops are a dream. It wasn’t a non-negotiable when we were house shopping, but it was definitely high up on the “wants” list. I think if we’d bought a house with formica counters, I would’ve definitely looked into getting a new countertop surface. Luckily there are several places to choose from in the Atlanta-area. \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/clickcountertops.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EClick Countertops\u003C\/a\u003E offers plenty of beautiful high-quality and affordable options. If you’re searching for granite or \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/clickcountertops.com\/quartz-countertops\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Equartz countertops in Alpharetta, GA\u003C\/a\u003E or the surrounding areas, they offer quick turnaround times and competitive pricing. I know for us, stone countertops have really made our space feel a bit fancier. We even have a breakfast bar with those same stone countertops, which is where I eat almost daily, and where my dad enjoyed his cup of chili.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E Our birthday luncheon for my dad was a success. Hopefully if you’re planning some tiny family get-togethers this fall, these tips have been helpful for separating foods into smaller single-serving sizes. I definitely think having a couple immediate family members over for lunch was a much safer option than even considering dining out (which I absolutely refuse to do - you can’t wear a mask while you’re eating!). Either way, please do what makes you comfortable while being mindful of the safety and wellness of others. 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The hot rays bouncing off our face make us thirsty. And, of course, you'll want your refreshing beverage to be accompanied by something, right? But during summer, I'm always craving something light and delicious. So this is when the summer salad comes to the rescue. There are an array of summer salads to choose from, and they’re most fun when you make them up on the spot with what you have at home. But it's not a case of just throwing anything in the bowl, you have to match flavors to make it the best of summer salads.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003EAnother kind of caesar salad \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ESome of the best summer salads we know are the caesar salad, chicken salad, and tuna salad. They all have one thing in common. Their main ingredient is being tossed in a creamy mayonnaise sauce (though I don't like mayo on sandwiches, I do enjoy tuna and chicken salad, and caesar dressing or ranch). This \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/boulderlocavore.com\/shrimp-salad-recipe\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eshrimp salad\u003C\/a\u003E would be perfect with a glass of iced tea. It's a simple 4-step recipe and you start off with simply leaving the shrimp out overnight to soften up to room temperature. Then you need to put them in a bowl and let the fun begin. Add in lemon juice, salt, pepper, and then toss. Now add in mayonnaise, sour cream, chopped celery and dill. Give it one more mix until everything is incorporated. You can serve on its own, or put the shrimp salad between some buns. If you want, you can add this to a pasta salad, which makes the dish go a lot further than it would otherwise. If you have a large family to feed, this is a no-brainer. Enjoy! \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPesto chicken salad\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ccenter\u003E\u003Ciframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/b6MUhdev_Jc\" width=\"560\"\u003E\u003C\/iframe\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EPrepare for a Mediterranean mix! This part of the world is famous for its unique salads and \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/boulderlocavore.com\/shrimp-salad-recipe\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ethis one\u003C\/a\u003E is no exception. With a mixture of Greek and Italian cuisines, you start off with grilled chicken that has been covered in green pesto. When cooked through, add the sliced chicken breast into a bowl. Now add grilled tomatoes and some sun-dried tomatoes (to taste). Grill some halloumi cheese and also add this to the salad. Slice some red onions and throw in some sweet basil. Drizzle over some extra virgin olive, Greek or Italian, either is fine. Give it a toss and you have a beautiful mouth-watering, but very healthy snack. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EOoey-gooey salad\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ccenter\u003E\u003Ciframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/e7o4k3uu7Ms\" width=\"560\"\u003E\u003C\/iframe\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIf you’re a vegetarian, you’ll love this one. \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.epicurious.com\/recipes\/food\/views\/fried-mozzarella-balls-351156\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMake some mozzarella balls\u003C\/a\u003E by buying some bocconcini, then coating the little balls in some beaten egg. You’ll then dip the balls into some fried bread crumbs and pan-fry them in some olive oil. Take them out as soon as the outside is crispy and golden brown. You want the inside to still be melted and ooey-gooey. Get yourself a bowl and in it, you’ll throw some sweet basil, some sundried tomatoes, some lightly fried croutons. Add in some raw baby spinach leaves, season with salt and pepper and, finally add a sprinkle of oregano. Yum!   \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ESummer salads are very tasty, healthy, and most of all, really easy to make. This is something you can have with a glass of iced tea, a milkshake, or even a beer while out in the garden enjoying the sunshine. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWhat's your favorite type of summer salad?\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-tfpdi1y1brg\/WSRMySMuZII\/AAAAAAAAH0I\/z7woQcOZjo0ru0hCbSOcZAnwwmJnZFVIQCPcBGAYYCw\/s1600\/newsig.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"101\" data-original-width=\"300\" height=\"67\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-tfpdi1y1brg\/WSRMySMuZII\/AAAAAAAAH0I\/z7woQcOZjo0ru0hCbSOcZAnwwmJnZFVIQCPcBGAYYCw\/s200\/newsig.png\" width=\"200\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.apaperarrow.com\/feeds\/1566215094990850163\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.apaperarrow.com\/2020\/07\/summer-salads-3-recipes-to-fall-in-love.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4503740560145992212\/posts\/default\/1566215094990850163"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4503740560145992212\/posts\/default\/1566215094990850163"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.apaperarrow.com\/2020\/07\/summer-salads-3-recipes-to-fall-in-love.html","title":"Summer Salads: 3 Recipes To Fall In Love With"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Kayla | A Paper Arrow"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00417722381541632926"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-XoGZI3W3APY\/XjCeLfBU5uI\/AAAAAAAAVG4\/paaSoB7uCyor6gc5NkGmBcHocMkOqMC8QCK4BGAYYCw\/s113\/Copy%2Bof%2BCopy%2Bof%2Bprofilepicture.png"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-C2NOTh1JL-Y\/Wm_GHfOGaoI\/AAAAAAAAMHU\/s3UIy5xUkYAjy0Wsw9uOniCcpSpP4mT3ACPcBGAYYCw\/s72-c\/ACS_0037.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4503740560145992212.post-3490245834900934451"},"published":{"$t":"2018-02-07T07:00:00.000-05:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2018-02-07T14:42:07.068-05:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"recipes"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"reviews"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"sponsored"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"subscription box"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"At-Home Meal Delivery with Dinnerly \u0026 Why It's Different Than All Those Other Companies"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ccenter\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-pGym_5GbX2k\/WnIXx32JG7I\/AAAAAAAAMJE\/qIcCJKje8r0r869MeANH0dAw0uwDDJM-ACLcBGAs\/s1600\/ACS_0049.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1200\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-pGym_5GbX2k\/WnIXx32JG7I\/AAAAAAAAMJE\/qIcCJKje8r0r869MeANH0dAw0uwDDJM-ACLcBGAs\/s640\/ACS_0049.jpg\" title=\"affordable meal delivery kit - dinnerly\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EI hate spending money, seriously, but I do spend it. And truthfully, a large majority of my spending is on coffee and eating out. But I'm trying to be better about money management, and one of the biggest things I can do is cook at home more.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ESeriously, if I'm eating Chick-fil-a twice a day, three times a week, that's close to $50 I'm spending on just myself.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ESo, we've tried those at-home delivery services. Three different services to be exact. And let me give you the short rundown. Cooking takes time (usually around an hour, and I get home around 6, so let's say now dinner's at 7). Dishes are the worst. I hate doing them, and we have a dishwasher, so that's just pitiful. But also in my defense, the pots and pans never go into the dishwasher - they have to be hand washed. And sometimes, I'm not the best cook. I really suck when it comes to making sauces and thickening the sauces, while also whisking out all of the lumps. Those things all suck when it comes to cooking at home.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EBut something else that irks me with at-home meal delivery services is \u003Ci\u003Ehow freaking expensive they\u0026nbsp;are\u003C\/i\u003E. Typically, they're around $60 a week (on average of the major ones) for three meals for me and hubs. That's $20 a meal, $10 a serving - which let's be honest - will buy me and hubs Chick-fil-a twice a week with no cooking and no cleaning. Maybe it's not the most healthy thing, but it's delicious and more convenient.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ESo, realistically, I can't force myself to spend that much money every week - that's almost $250 a month, which is wayyyy more than we would spend on groceries.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EBut I finally found an at-home meal delivery service that has a reasonable cost at around $5 per serving ($30 a week, $120 a month) - which is half the price of competitors.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-small;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/dinnerly.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EDinnerly\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ESo, how do they do it? First, they don't run huge marketing schemes like other companies. Their recipe cards are digital, so no printed recipes come in the box. There are a limited number of ingredients per recipe, which makes it easier to make. Also, there aren't any selections to choose from, which sounds bad, but isn't. In fact, the recipes are totally customizable if there's something you don't like (see below for the curry soup).\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ESo, let's talk about the food. Is it worth it?\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E(Let me work it. Put my thing down, flip it and reverse it.)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ESo, each meal have six or less ingredients that make cooking a lot simpler than having to do a million things. I will say, I had to have my own sugar, oil, salt\/pepper, and an egg - but those things I already had on hand, so it wasn't a big deal. The meals were pretty great on their own accord and were filling.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ESee below for what we made from this \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/dinnerly.com\/https:\/\/dinnerly.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EDinnerly\u003C\/a\u003E box.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ccenter\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-mXPF06S-AyA\/Wm_GENL6AXI\/AAAAAAAAMHE\/GVLqy8biqBMYSETCd7QZL-M0TkcvbPlMgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/ACS_0028.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1195\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"478\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-mXPF06S-AyA\/Wm_GENL6AXI\/AAAAAAAAMHE\/GVLqy8biqBMYSETCd7QZL-M0TkcvbPlMgCLcBGAs\/s640\/ACS_0028.jpg\" title=\"affordable meal delivery kit - dinnerly\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EThai Curry Chicken Soup with Peas and Jasmine Rice\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E★★★★★\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThis was hands-down the best thing. I've never eaten Thai food before, let alone cooked it, so I was really nervous about this recipe. It includes throwing in an uncooked egg at the end (kind of like an egg-drop soup type thing), so I seriously wasn't sure to expect. But it was delicious, and hubby loved it, too. He doesn't like peas though, so I left out peas until the very end and then dumped them into my soup and it worked out fabulously. So good. I would love to make this again - the only problem is the curry paste was pre-made for this recipe and I think it would be difficult to find what I need for curry paste, but other than that - this was terrific!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ccenter\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-C2NOTh1JL-Y\/Wm_GHfOGaoI\/AAAAAAAAMHI\/u2_jqMi4EIo9ckofp1Dmynk8ofWn8XI_wCLcBGAs\/s1600\/ACS_0037.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1194\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"476\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-C2NOTh1JL-Y\/Wm_GHfOGaoI\/AAAAAAAAMHI\/u2_jqMi4EIo9ckofp1Dmynk8ofWn8XI_wCLcBGAs\/s640\/ACS_0037.jpg\" title=\"affordable meal delivery kit - dinnerly\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ESausage Pan Roast with Parmesan and Roasted Vegetables\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E★★★★☆\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EI am very weird about sausage, so this one wasn't exactly my favorite, but the veggies were so delicious and weirdly fulfilling (because this is small plate). I was honestly satisfied at the end even though I only fully ate one sausage patty - but again, hubby enjoyed this one. This one was probably my least favorite of the bunch. I would probably make this again, but maybe with ground turkey or chicken instead.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ccenter\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-P4wJq34w5Nc\/Wm_GJMplIuI\/AAAAAAAAMHM\/Sa37Eljtp8ohfnZEA9saGR5txzw0WMR3gCLcBGAs\/s1600\/ACS_0041.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1194\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"476\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-P4wJq34w5Nc\/Wm_GJMplIuI\/AAAAAAAAMHM\/Sa37Eljtp8ohfnZEA9saGR5txzw0WMR3gCLcBGAs\/s640\/ACS_0041.jpg\" title=\"affordable meal delivery kit - dinnerly\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ECreamy Linguine and Greens with Parmesan and Mascarpone\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E★★★★★\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThis was a no-meat meal, but could have easily been spruced up with some grilled chicken. While kale isn't necessarily my favorite leafy green (there, I said it), this was still a fairly delicious meal and really easy to make. It's the noodles, kale, some different seasonings (like fresh garlic and red pepper flakes), parmesan and a cream cheese-like spread called mascarpone. I would absolutely make this again, but probably opt for spinach instead of kale, and maybe throw in some chicken.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003EWould I continue the subscription?\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EYes. While it appears that one meal per week is meatless - that's totally okay with me. I could purchase my own meat or participate in meatless Mondays. That was no biggie.\u0026nbsp; The pricing is reasonable, and the meals force me to try new things (which is a goal for me this year). I definitely intend to continue with \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/dinnerly.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EDinnerly\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-tfpdi1y1brg\/WSRMySMuZII\/AAAAAAAAH0I\/z7woQcOZjo0ru0hCbSOcZAnwwmJnZFVIQCPcBGAYYCw\/s1600\/newsig.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"101\" data-original-width=\"300\" height=\"67\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-tfpdi1y1brg\/WSRMySMuZII\/AAAAAAAAH0I\/z7woQcOZjo0ru0hCbSOcZAnwwmJnZFVIQCPcBGAYYCw\/s200\/newsig.png\" width=\"200\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ccenter\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-2E5BsB6XCZg\/WnIiEtecuYI\/AAAAAAAAMJY\/DN4ijLNUEWQ9lGb7DjcMlI1YlJgWfd8DwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/dinnerly_pin.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1102\" data-original-width=\"735\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-2E5BsB6XCZg\/WnIiEtecuYI\/AAAAAAAAMJY\/DN4ijLNUEWQ9lGb7DjcMlI1YlJgWfd8DwCLcBGAs\/s640\/dinnerly_pin.png\" title=\"affordable meal delivery kit - dinnerly\" width=\"426\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EThanks to Dinnerly for supplying a box (three meals) in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are 100% my own.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv id=\"UMS_TOOLTIP\" style=\"background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; cursor: pointer; left: -100000px; position: absolute; top: -100000px; z-index: 2147483647;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.apaperarrow.com\/feeds\/3490245834900934451\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.apaperarrow.com\/2018\/02\/at-home-meal-delivery-with-dinnerly-why.html#comment-form","title":"2 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4503740560145992212\/posts\/default\/3490245834900934451"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4503740560145992212\/posts\/default\/3490245834900934451"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.apaperarrow.com\/2018\/02\/at-home-meal-delivery-with-dinnerly-why.html","title":"At-Home Meal Delivery with Dinnerly \u0026 Why It's Different Than All Those Other Companies"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Kayla | A Paper Arrow"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00417722381541632926"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-XoGZI3W3APY\/XjCeLfBU5uI\/AAAAAAAAVG4\/paaSoB7uCyor6gc5NkGmBcHocMkOqMC8QCK4BGAYYCw\/s113\/Copy%2Bof%2BCopy%2Bof%2Bprofilepicture.png"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-pGym_5GbX2k\/WnIXx32JG7I\/AAAAAAAAMJE\/qIcCJKje8r0r869MeANH0dAw0uwDDJM-ACLcBGAs\/s72-c\/ACS_0049.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"2"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4503740560145992212.post-6294672105368367490"},"published":{"$t":"2018-01-16T07:00:00.001-05:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2018-01-16T07:00:34.463-05:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"lists \u0026 guides"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"recipes"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"sponsored"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Gifting Practical Gifts \u0026 How to Make a Southern Apple Mule (Recipe)"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ccenter\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-7sTN83sBlEE\/WlwFv9CBOUI\/AAAAAAAALug\/3Q-1h-qmsbImGxcYEh6PdSK2HX4AbCIpQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_0161.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1200\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-7sTN83sBlEE\/WlwFv9CBOUI\/AAAAAAAALug\/3Q-1h-qmsbImGxcYEh6PdSK2HX4AbCIpQCLcBGAs\/s640\/IMG_0161.JPG\" title=\"southern apple mule gift \u0026amp; recipe\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EI've said it before and I will say it over and over - I am a sucker for giving practical gifts. Yes, those little knick knacks are cute and some people may love them, but there's nothing that beats a gift that can certainly be \u003Ci\u003Eused\u003C\/i\u003E! \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.orientaltrading.com\/wedding-attendant-gifts-a1-90000+1505-1.fltr\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EOriental trading\u003C\/a\u003E offers some great options for gifts, especially personalized gifts.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EFor hubby, I chose to create a custom drink recipe and gift, as well as a \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.orientaltrading.com\/personalized-pocket-knife-a2-3_2045.fltr\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Epersonalized pocket knife\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ccenter\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-wXAqOsLIyTc\/WlwFp0gF5kI\/AAAAAAAALuc\/-tP1alBZUr0OmudYMPVPegeLJg8NDHZbgCEwYBhgL\/s1600\/IMG_0158.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1200\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-wXAqOsLIyTc\/WlwFp0gF5kI\/AAAAAAAALuc\/-tP1alBZUr0OmudYMPVPegeLJg8NDHZbgCEwYBhgL\/s640\/IMG_0158.JPG\" title=\"southern apple mule gift \u0026amp; recipe\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ccenter\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-pfuUSnjgsQk\/WlwFphs21fI\/AAAAAAAALuY\/AIC9ZdpMHrwtZ-I3Mc4Xj2KyJqFyj1l5QCEwYBhgL\/s1600\/IMG_0160.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1200\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-pfuUSnjgsQk\/WlwFphs21fI\/AAAAAAAALuY\/AIC9ZdpMHrwtZ-I3Mc4Xj2KyJqFyj1l5QCEwYBhgL\/s640\/IMG_0160.JPG\" title=\"southern apple mule gift \u0026amp; recipe\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ccenter\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-WvbBb4OaaUg\/WlwFpq6ymqI\/AAAAAAAALuU\/_Y4cLXmIhekP-e-3mH9jh_30NHQkCf94ACEwYBhgL\/s1600\/IMG_0159.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1200\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-WvbBb4OaaUg\/WlwFpq6ymqI\/AAAAAAAALuU\/_Y4cLXmIhekP-e-3mH9jh_30NHQkCf94ACEwYBhgL\/s640\/IMG_0159.JPG\" title=\"southern apple mule gift \u0026amp; recipe\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EFor the gift, which I placed within a basket, but would also look great in one of these \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.orientaltrading.com\/grey-distressed-wood-nesting-trays-a2-13759789.fltr\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Edistressed wooden trays\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EFor the gift, I included:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.orientaltrading.com\/moscow-mule-metal-cup-a2-13737150.fltr\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMoscow mule metal cup\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.orientaltrading.com\/marble-glass-coaster-set-a2-13781178.fltr\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMarble glass coaster set\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EApple-flavored vodka (miniature bottle)\u003Cbr \/\u003EGinger beer (can)\u003Cbr \/\u003ELime juice\u003Cbr \/\u003EApple\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.orientaltrading.com\/tootsie-fruit-rolls-valentine-candy-a2-13689471.fltr\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EFlavored fruit chews\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.orientaltrading.com\/personalized-pocket-knife-a2-3_2045.fltr\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPersonalized pocket knife\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003Esouthern apple mule\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe mule itself is easy enough to replicate, including only four ingredients.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E1 can of ginger beer\u003Cbr \/\u003E3 oz. of apple-flavored vodka\u003Cbr \/\u003E2 tbsp. of lime juice.\u003Cbr \/\u003E1 apple, for garnish\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAdd vodka and lime juice to a larger copper mule cup.\u003Cbr \/\u003ETop with ginger beer until cup is full. Stir.\u003Cbr \/\u003ECut the apple into wedges. Place 2-3 wedges into cup for a satisfying spritz.\u003Cbr \/\u003EGarnish with an apple wedge and enjoy!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ccenter\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ccenter\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-_jRkhYVGn84\/WlwLkXv_evI\/AAAAAAAALvM\/gz28HDOA2nkknYRAcRFd2gsUwxC4drzmACLcBGAs\/s1600\/southernapplemule_recipe-2.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1200\" data-original-width=\"800\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-_jRkhYVGn84\/WlwLkXv_evI\/AAAAAAAALvM\/gz28HDOA2nkknYRAcRFd2gsUwxC4drzmACLcBGAs\/s640\/southernapplemule_recipe-2.png\" title=\"southern apple mule gift \u0026amp; recipe\" width=\"426\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe recipe can be created with a diet ginger beer for less calories, carbs, etc. Either way, it's an incredibly simple recipe and refreshingly delicious soda cocktail, great for sipping.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ccenter\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-FdCJRlEX8qU\/WlwFxFkrgQI\/AAAAAAAALu8\/RmK7bE-tZe0c8pZbvutBrvtwL4Yu3BsjACEwYBhgL\/s1600\/IMG_0162.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1200\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-FdCJRlEX8qU\/WlwFxFkrgQI\/AAAAAAAALu8\/RmK7bE-tZe0c8pZbvutBrvtwL4Yu3BsjACEwYBhgL\/s640\/IMG_0162.JPG\" title=\"southern apple mule gift \u0026amp; recipe\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ccenter\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-MxmmuolWo6g\/WlwFxmTko9I\/AAAAAAAALu8\/CLajUr1HXsoKD4eeXdsnnVCSv-QGgE-DQCEwYBhgL\/s1600\/IMG_0164.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1197\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"478\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-MxmmuolWo6g\/WlwFxmTko9I\/AAAAAAAALu8\/CLajUr1HXsoKD4eeXdsnnVCSv-QGgE-DQCEwYBhgL\/s640\/IMG_0164.JPG\" title=\"southern apple mule gift \u0026amp; recipe\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ccenter\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-nYR_27cpi0w\/WlwF0OIeWqI\/AAAAAAAALu8\/4f9bZoPfEhUEi5nFSNkgbIjrfhSpLO5igCEwYBhgL\/s1600\/IMG_0165.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1200\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-nYR_27cpi0w\/WlwF0OIeWqI\/AAAAAAAALu8\/4f9bZoPfEhUEi5nFSNkgbIjrfhSpLO5igCEwYBhgL\/s640\/IMG_0165.JPG\" title=\"southern apple mule gift \u0026amp; recipe\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThis was such a fun and quick gift to put together. I also enjoyed creating and sipping on this delicious cocktail creation.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-tfpdi1y1brg\/WSRMySMuZII\/AAAAAAAAH0I\/z7woQcOZjo0ru0hCbSOcZAnwwmJnZFVIQCPcBGAYYCw\/s1600\/newsig.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"101\" data-original-width=\"300\" height=\"67\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-tfpdi1y1brg\/WSRMySMuZII\/AAAAAAAAH0I\/z7woQcOZjo0ru0hCbSOcZAnwwmJnZFVIQCPcBGAYYCw\/s200\/newsig.png\" width=\"200\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ccenter\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-e2Jul-sHeDQ\/WlwKXswpYgI\/AAAAAAAALvE\/v8RehiU-DigfPv-yVBrAMmF9hgX7gV2IwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/southernapplemule_pin.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1102\" data-original-width=\"735\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-e2Jul-sHeDQ\/WlwKXswpYgI\/AAAAAAAALvE\/v8RehiU-DigfPv-yVBrAMmF9hgX7gV2IwCLcBGAs\/s640\/southernapplemule_pin.png\" title=\"southern apple mule gift \u0026amp; recipe\" width=\"426\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EI received complimentary products from Oriental Trading in exchange for this post. Any opinions expressed are mine and mine alone.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv id=\"UMS_TOOLTIP\" style=\"background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; cursor: pointer; left: -100000px; position: absolute; top: -100000px; z-index: 2147483647;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.apaperarrow.com\/feeds\/6294672105368367490\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.apaperarrow.com\/2018\/01\/gifting-practical-gifts-how-to-make.html#comment-form","title":"4 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4503740560145992212\/posts\/default\/6294672105368367490"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4503740560145992212\/posts\/default\/6294672105368367490"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.apaperarrow.com\/2018\/01\/gifting-practical-gifts-how-to-make.html","title":"Gifting Practical Gifts \u0026 How to Make a Southern Apple Mule (Recipe)"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Kayla | A Paper Arrow"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00417722381541632926"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-XoGZI3W3APY\/XjCeLfBU5uI\/AAAAAAAAVG4\/paaSoB7uCyor6gc5NkGmBcHocMkOqMC8QCK4BGAYYCw\/s113\/Copy%2Bof%2BCopy%2Bof%2Bprofilepicture.png"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-7sTN83sBlEE\/WlwFv9CBOUI\/AAAAAAAALug\/3Q-1h-qmsbImGxcYEh6PdSK2HX4AbCIpQCLcBGAs\/s72-c\/IMG_0161.JPG","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"4"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4503740560145992212.post-3247629584178880190"},"published":{"$t":"2017-06-13T07:00:00.000-04:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2017-06-13T08:54:33.845-04:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"recipes"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"reviews"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"My Experience with the Food Delivery Service Home Chef"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ccenter\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-B7a41NiZjYE\/WT4AOs-Y8iI\/AAAAAAAAIJ0\/ry2Y70PLDZ8rMPaZoP7P3w0KmKXIHKMSgCLcB\/s1600\/homechef.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"315\" data-original-width=\"560\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-B7a41NiZjYE\/WT4AOs-Y8iI\/AAAAAAAAIJ0\/ry2Y70PLDZ8rMPaZoP7P3w0KmKXIHKMSgCLcB\/s640\/homechef.png\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EI'm sure by now you've heard all the hoopla surrounding home food delivery services, so I figured I would give one a spin and report back.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EI chose to go with \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.homechef.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHome Chef\u003C\/a\u003E, which provides meals starting at $9.95 per serving per meal. For our first box, we chose to go with two meals (two servings of each): Steak Moutarde with Sweet Potato Wedges, and Piedmont Chicken Breast with Caprese Salad.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EOrdering was easy enough. Just choose your meal options, how many servings, and your delivery day. What's really awesome is you can even look through other recipes, so if you only ordered two meals, but were semi-interested in another meal, you can print out the recipe for later, and pick up what you need at the grocery store.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EWe chose to receive our order on a Wednesday, so that Wednesday morning, I received an email letting me know the order was on its way - then it was there when I got home!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ccenter\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-RXvQwFBODdg\/WTA0pmYtfUI\/AAAAAAAAH9w\/n8u46oBdRHkWIDDXlFFlAOWNgnWK6WyQgCLcB\/s1600\/HomeChefShipment.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"827\" data-original-width=\"645\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-RXvQwFBODdg\/WTA0pmYtfUI\/AAAAAAAAH9w\/n8u46oBdRHkWIDDXlFFlAOWNgnWK6WyQgCLcB\/s640\/HomeChefShipment.JPG\" width=\"499\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ccenter\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-NsFQ23f0S6w\/WTTWmn1Ui7I\/AAAAAAAAIGo\/3JKz1L9Yb1wwMEexkDV1R0mkfRiMISSmQCLcB\/s1600\/IMG_3231.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1200\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-NsFQ23f0S6w\/WTTWmn1Ui7I\/AAAAAAAAIGo\/3JKz1L9Yb1wwMEexkDV1R0mkfRiMISSmQCLcB\/s640\/IMG_3231.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe delivery included a binder for recipes, the recipes (which were easy to follow) and most of the ingredients. Some things that were not included were things like olive oil, salt, and black pepper. While I definitely had those items in my pantry, I would have liked for the box to include those things so I would immediately have everything on hand. My thinking is some people don't use olive oil, and instead use canola oil. Adding that into the box could be helpful for some people.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ccenter\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-DXjoKeryV1w\/WTTWmirzsUI\/AAAAAAAAIGs\/h8jxp74Xf3o2HTc53scpCJp3nAFIQSLSgCLcB\/s1600\/IMG_3233.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1200\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-DXjoKeryV1w\/WTTWmirzsUI\/AAAAAAAAIGs\/h8jxp74Xf3o2HTc53scpCJp3nAFIQSLSgCLcB\/s640\/IMG_3233.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe ingredients were all separate and labeled so they were easy to identify and it made prep a breeze. Something I didn't expect was for the chicken to have skin and bones, so that was a little rough for me - I already struggle a bit when it comes to cooking chicken. (It just weirds me out, okay??)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ccenter\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-7rCNCUPmoMs\/WTTWm8fjYqI\/AAAAAAAAIGw\/ndQ3Vp0lsO8PmC-PtNOCAAMem-8lZedfgCLcB\/s1600\/IMG_3234.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1200\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-7rCNCUPmoMs\/WTTWm8fjYqI\/AAAAAAAAIGw\/ndQ3Vp0lsO8PmC-PtNOCAAMem-8lZedfgCLcB\/s640\/IMG_3234.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWhile my finished product may not be as lovely as the photos included, the food was definitely good. I enjoyed the meals, but the Piedmont Chicken meal left me wanting a little more. I would have liked to have an additional side (maybe a starch or something). The Steak Moutarde will definitely be cooked again in the future. I learned how to cook the perfect steak and will definitely be topping with grained mustard again.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ccenter\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-F0ImHmEOxXw\/WTTWn7Ts91I\/AAAAAAAAIG0\/7P24aCdgIUYzsgsJemJc6kNP8t92C5i9gCLcB\/s1600\/IMG_3245.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1200\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-F0ImHmEOxXw\/WTTWn7Ts91I\/AAAAAAAAIG0\/7P24aCdgIUYzsgsJemJc6kNP8t92C5i9gCLcB\/s640\/IMG_3245.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ccenter\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-r3KX9JtgDFM\/WTTWoI8JO-I\/AAAAAAAAIG4\/dNX-ZlWvz8QBXPhfsenC_O5PQpsUjyl2wCLcB\/s1600\/IMG_3370.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1200\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-r3KX9JtgDFM\/WTTWoI8JO-I\/AAAAAAAAIG4\/dNX-ZlWvz8QBXPhfsenC_O5PQpsUjyl2wCLcB\/s640\/IMG_3370.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWhile I enjoyed the meals, Andre didn't love them - so it's not something we will continue to order. I will definitely keep an eye out for recipes on the site, but the delivery option versus shopping at the grocery store wasn't something that made the cost worth it for me. If I'm spending $10 a meal\/serving, but still having to fully cook and prepare the meal - I just don't feel like it's that much of a convenience.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EI can see why others are absolutely loving the trend, but it's not something that really seemed worth the cost and cook time. If you're interested, you can try Home Chef for \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.homechef.com\/invite\/2oMNWFrlK4bp\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E$30 off using this link\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EHave you tried a home food delivery service? What were your thoughts?\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-tfpdi1y1brg\/WSRMySMuZII\/AAAAAAAAH0I\/z7woQcOZjo0yI5h0jaFf7IK7L8FaLcDWQCPcB\/s1600\/newsig.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"101\" data-original-width=\"300\" height=\"67\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-tfpdi1y1brg\/WSRMySMuZII\/AAAAAAAAH0I\/z7woQcOZjo0yI5h0jaFf7IK7L8FaLcDWQCPcB\/s200\/newsig.png\" width=\"200\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ccenter\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-r32CFSW6XcU\/WT4AO0Luu6I\/AAAAAAAAIJ4\/23Ov6jWzEjgJ63GCafok0HH0_TGlb_SGwCLcB\/s1600\/homechefpin.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1102\" data-original-width=\"735\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-r32CFSW6XcU\/WT4AO0Luu6I\/AAAAAAAAIJ4\/23Ov6jWzEjgJ63GCafok0HH0_TGlb_SGwCLcB\/s640\/homechefpin.png\" width=\"426\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-small;\"\u003EI received this product free for review from Home Chef, however, as always, all opinions are 100% my own.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.apaperarrow.com\/feeds\/3247629584178880190\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.apaperarrow.com\/2017\/06\/my-experience-food-delivery-service.html#comment-form","title":"3 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4503740560145992212\/posts\/default\/3247629584178880190"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4503740560145992212\/posts\/default\/3247629584178880190"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.apaperarrow.com\/2017\/06\/my-experience-food-delivery-service.html","title":"My Experience with the Food Delivery Service Home Chef"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Kayla | A Paper Arrow"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00417722381541632926"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-XoGZI3W3APY\/XjCeLfBU5uI\/AAAAAAAAVG4\/paaSoB7uCyor6gc5NkGmBcHocMkOqMC8QCK4BGAYYCw\/s113\/Copy%2Bof%2BCopy%2Bof%2Bprofilepicture.png"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-B7a41NiZjYE\/WT4AOs-Y8iI\/AAAAAAAAIJ0\/ry2Y70PLDZ8rMPaZoP7P3w0KmKXIHKMSgCLcB\/s72-c\/homechef.png","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"3"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4503740560145992212.post-4188342787681743671"},"published":{"$t":"2017-05-16T07:00:00.000-04:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2017-05-16T07:00:27.737-04:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"recipes"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"sponsored"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Simple Strawberry Mimosa (Because Happy Mimosa Day!)"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ccenter\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-Hx2YCbQkt78\/WRng5AHbiSI\/AAAAAAAAHug\/lB3aWmcZWr0CXiRWwNc_XsJ2CQdH96j7QCLcB\/s1600\/strawberrymimosa.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-Hx2YCbQkt78\/WRng5AHbiSI\/AAAAAAAAHug\/lB3aWmcZWr0CXiRWwNc_XsJ2CQdH96j7QCLcB\/s640\/strawberrymimosa.png\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMessage intended for 21+.\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EIt's National Mimosa Day, so in honor of this wonderfully delicious holiday, I've partnered with \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.theowlsbrew.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EOwl's Brew\u003C\/a\u003E to share a delicious and easy-to-make mimosa recipe. To make this simple strawberry mimosa, you just need a bottle of Owl's Brew \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.theowlsbrew.com\/shop-our-products\/pink-and-black.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPink \u0026amp; Black\u003C\/a\u003E (a blend of Darjeeling tea, hibiscus, strawberry, agave, \u0026amp; lemon peel), champagne or sparkling wine, orange juice, and fresh strawberries! For the full recipe, see below.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ESimple Strawberry Mimosa\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ccenter\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ts9GMD3BQbI\/WRng5Eyd6oI\/AAAAAAAAHuc\/42cvUz_Izo0iNfmWmJOud5anBRpyG8jzQCLcB\/s1600\/strawberry%2Bmimosa.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ts9GMD3BQbI\/WRng5Eyd6oI\/AAAAAAAAHuc\/42cvUz_Izo0iNfmWmJOud5anBRpyG8jzQCLcB\/s640\/strawberry%2Bmimosa.png\" width=\"426\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ccenter\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-pc9jXqPwfE0\/WRk5DKVsnAI\/AAAAAAAAHsY\/5VkBhRFt3aUXF0lvpepyzgzV92f8gz1TgCLcB\/s1600\/IMG_3026.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-pc9jXqPwfE0\/WRk5DKVsnAI\/AAAAAAAAHsY\/5VkBhRFt3aUXF0lvpepyzgzV92f8gz1TgCLcB\/s640\/IMG_3026.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ccenter\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-erL6yDUkefk\/WRk5DDcLHzI\/AAAAAAAAHsQ\/HTEaI50VSCATHHlnzpgsQkcBB5kW94hvwCLcB\/s1600\/IMG_3027.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-erL6yDUkefk\/WRk5DDcLHzI\/AAAAAAAAHsQ\/HTEaI50VSCATHHlnzpgsQkcBB5kW94hvwCLcB\/s640\/IMG_3027.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ccenter\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-WgdmZfIn5pM\/WRk5DFs3HNI\/AAAAAAAAHsU\/piLGpuQV4U0nM7BEvk7l8mlsRqFjV6VIQCLcB\/s1600\/IMG_3028.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-WgdmZfIn5pM\/WRk5DFs3HNI\/AAAAAAAAHsU\/piLGpuQV4U0nM7BEvk7l8mlsRqFjV6VIQCLcB\/s640\/IMG_3028.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ccenter\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-v8Nnl9QJrf0\/WRk5ExSTHLI\/AAAAAAAAHsc\/nMT-9bw9SI8354olO88YRgitG-Fh5AVHQCLcB\/s1600\/IMG_3030.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-v8Nnl9QJrf0\/WRk5ExSTHLI\/AAAAAAAAHsc\/nMT-9bw9SI8354olO88YRgitG-Fh5AVHQCLcB\/s640\/IMG_3030.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ccenter\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-C0613qG-S5c\/WRk5FPWVf7I\/AAAAAAAAHsg\/XOt4x3snlbUtL0irl-KRh8RfXABRbhRawCLcB\/s1600\/IMG_3031.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-C0613qG-S5c\/WRk5FPWVf7I\/AAAAAAAAHsg\/XOt4x3snlbUtL0irl-KRh8RfXABRbhRawCLcB\/s640\/IMG_3031.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EHow do you drink your mimosas? Will you be sipping on one today?\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-wRKpzXXkMsg\/WRUOValeWsI\/AAAAAAAAHac\/6f69joDdm1U6TuSRflD6uFQQ_xKAR3KCQCPcB\/s1600\/siggy.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"63\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-wRKpzXXkMsg\/WRUOValeWsI\/AAAAAAAAHac\/6f69joDdm1U6TuSRflD6uFQQ_xKAR3KCQCPcB\/s200\/siggy.png\" width=\"200\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ccenter\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-rBdJw6j27ac\/WRng5ACdvRI\/AAAAAAAAHuk\/R_4-WIcI5eQejcb310fM_Gv_Lok6JD05wCEw\/s1600\/strawberrymimosapin.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-rBdJw6j27ac\/WRng5ACdvRI\/AAAAAAAAHuk\/R_4-WIcI5eQejcb310fM_Gv_Lok6JD05wCEw\/s640\/strawberrymimosapin.png\" width=\"426\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-small;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-small;\"\u003EThis post is in collaboration with Owl's Brew. I was supplied with a free bottle of Owl's Brew, however, no other compensation was received. \u0026nbsp;As always, all opinions are 100% my own.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.apaperarrow.com\/feeds\/4188342787681743671\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.apaperarrow.com\/2017\/05\/simple-strawberry-mimosa-because-happy.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4503740560145992212\/posts\/default\/4188342787681743671"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4503740560145992212\/posts\/default\/4188342787681743671"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.apaperarrow.com\/2017\/05\/simple-strawberry-mimosa-because-happy.html","title":"Simple Strawberry Mimosa (Because Happy Mimosa Day!)"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Kayla | A Paper Arrow"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00417722381541632926"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-XoGZI3W3APY\/XjCeLfBU5uI\/AAAAAAAAVG4\/paaSoB7uCyor6gc5NkGmBcHocMkOqMC8QCK4BGAYYCw\/s113\/Copy%2Bof%2BCopy%2Bof%2Bprofilepicture.png"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-Hx2YCbQkt78\/WRng5AHbiSI\/AAAAAAAAHug\/lB3aWmcZWr0CXiRWwNc_XsJ2CQdH96j7QCLcB\/s72-c\/strawberrymimosa.png","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}}]}});