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About Kathia Rodriguez

My name is Kathia, and I'm original from Costa Rica, I love to cook and create new recipes, it's my passion. I love sharing my experiences, tips and recipes with you, hoping the my passion for cooking is transmitted in these delicious dishes. I invite you to join me in this journey of flavors.

Cold Avocado and Cucumber Cream #SaboreaUnoHoy #ad

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Cold Avocado and Cucumber Cream #SaboreaUnoHoy #ad

Summer is coming to end and we start the with the everyday running of the school days. Now the my kids are in school I love to make healthy and well balance lunch using “Good Fats”, you know that are a lot of kinds of fats in our food and I want to bring to you a little awareness in this, over 75% of the fat in fresh avocados is naturally good fat making them a great substitute for foods high in bad (saturated) fat. Avocados are virtually the only fruit that contains monounsaturated fat, and they are sodium, cholesterol and trans-fat free.

Hass Avocados bring the good fats again to the table and you can prepare healthy and delicious meals with this amazing ingredient. The start of fall also brings Latino families the opportunity to enjoy and celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and showcase their traditions with friends and family. So many of our traditions are rooted in the food, because nothing is better than a conversation a plate of guacamole, and the family recipes we share. Fresh Avocados play a central role in many Latino recipes and traditional foods.

Unfortunately Latinos also share the issue of higher type2 diabetes rates across our community. Eating well to maintain a healthy weight is one of the most important things you can do to lower your risk for type 2 diabetes. Specially if came from a family like mine, where diabetes is on both sides. I grew up looking at my grandmother struggle with the food se eats, and for me it was very important to learn how to help my family to maintain a healthy life style.

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In so many ways and because avocados form a huge part in our everyday diet we need it to learn more and more different way to eat it. A lot of the recipes I learn during this process are so delicious and fresh and my hold family was super grateful and happy. Not only we are eating better but we also enjoy our meals more, our visits to the doctor are positives and we change the way we look avocados, now they are part of our healthy life style, a key in our nutrition and of course a delicious one.

You can find more information here Saborea Uno Hoy 

Today I’m sharing this fresh perfect for this last days of summer, Cold Avocado and Cucumber Cream, so refreshing and delicious, you can add, chopped tomatoes and some  oven bake tortillas. I know you will love this recipe.

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 cucumber
  • 2 Hass avocados
  • 1/8 teaspoon garlic paste
  • 4 teaspoon extra virgen olive oil
  • juice of 1 lemon
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 dashes of tabasco

DIRECTIONS

Peel and eliminate the cucumber seed, do the same with the avocados.

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Then add everything to the blender and blend until you have a very smooth and homogeneous.

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Place in a container and refrigerate before serving.

This is a delicious cream that you can serve as an appetizer.

This recipe makes 4 servings.

Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 0 minutes
Level of the recipe: Easy

Back To The School Routine #FuelForSchool #Ad #Cbias

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The first day of school is so important in my culture, I can hear my dad calling us in the morning, Arriba, Arriba! Hora de levantarse! And me going directly to the bathroom to take a shower. Moorings were very difficult for me, specially when you have to be at school before 7 am.

Now I do the same with my girls and it is also difficult not to get cuddle in the blankets, specially when is still dark outside. It is a costume the we take showers in the morning, everybody in country do it, specially before school, it helps to the kids to start the day and the go super fresh and ready to learn.

But sometimes is difficult to get into that routine, and having a complete nutritious breakfast is also very important. And to make my mornings very easy I use Jimmy Dean® Sausage, Egg & Cheese Croissant Sandwiches, so easy and delicious to use. To make it more especial I do a Breakfast Care Package, so easy and my daughters love this special gift in the morning. Do don’t have to do this all the time, this is a special first day of school present, just like my mom did for us.

CARE PACKAGE

Is so simple you only need, a small box (I use a cupcake carrier box) tissue paper, cupcake paper cups or small plastic container.
For the breakfast food 1-Jimmy Dean® Sausage, Egg & Cheese Croissant Sandwiches, 1- Chocolate Milk or Regular Milk, 1/2 of apple in slices.

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And is simple; just place some tissue paper in the bottom, heat the Jimmy Dean® Sausage, Egg & Cheese Croissant Sandwiches according to package directions, place in a cupcake cup, and place the apple slices in another cupcake cup. Put everything inside the box, and call your kids for breakfast.

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Remember to use their favorite colores, and make it all fun and don’t forget the hugs and kisses. Jimmy Dean® breakfast sandwiches are delicious, satisfying, high quality breakfast solutions for the perfect start to any morning.

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And of course when they come back from school I highly recommend a delicious State Fair® Corn Dog, this is another way to make the first day the most special day for them. State Fair® Brand produces a variety of delicious corn dogs featuring a signature honey-sweetened cornbread batter. You can find State Fair® Corn Dogs in the freezer section at Walmart.

#FuelForSchool #Ad #Cbias 6And easy way to feed your family in the mornings without all the hassle, and give a Highlight protein, especially for State Fair® but also for Jimmy Dean® products.

You can find all this products and the care package materials at Walmart, another reason why I love shopping there.

What are some of your favorite back to school tips and tricks? I’d love to hear your favorite!

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Mix Veggie Salad with Chipotle Dressing #VivaLaMorena #ad #Cbias

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Mix Veggie Salad with Chipotle Dressing #VivaLaMorena #ad #Cbias

One thing the I love to make during the summer is my Dad’s classic salad. I remember that he always make this salad with any kind of veggie he will find in the fridge, it was so funny and at the same time a great opportunity to utilize all the veggies we had.

I decide to make it for my family and share with my girls this super easy recipe, so they can carrie the tradition and and make a fresh salad during the hot summer days.

The first thing we did was checking the fridge to see what we have for the salad; we found some very tasty ingredients as well as sweet corn that my little one loves. But to make the dressing I need it the key ingredient, Chipotle sauce, this is the main ingredient in this salad, it give it a delicious kick.

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We took the car and went to Walmart of course, to buy La Morena Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce and even more products the this amazing brand has, La Morena products add authentic Latino flavors to your traditional Hispanic dishes. And that product can be found at the Hispanic aisle at Walmart. We stock out on this great products to complement the salad which it can’t taste the same without them.

You can make this salad, like I said before with any kind of veggie you have in hand, it has no rules, and as follow I will show you what we added to it.

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Let me know what is your favorite La Morena product and what kind of veggies did you use for the salad.

INGREDIENS

  • 1 small grated cabbage
  • 1 cup red bell pepper strips
  • 1 15 ons can sweet corn
  • 2 cups grated carrots
  • 1 cup chopped green onions
  • 1 cup chopped cilantro
  • 3 tablespoons Adobo Sauce
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 2 teaspoons mince cilantro
  • juice of 1/2 lemon
  • Salt and pepper to taste

DIRENTIONS

In a bowl mix all the veggies, add some salt and pepper. In another bowl combine, mayonnaise, milk, chipotle sauce, cilantro and lemon, mix until combine.

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Then add this delicious sauce to the veggies and mix well.

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Let it rest on the fridge for about an hour so it bring the flavor to a different delicious level.

Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 0 minutes
Level of the recipe: Easy

Almond and Carrot Biscuits #BreadBakers

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Almond and Carrot Biscuits #BreadBakers

Is so hot this days and I’m sure that you think the same, but nothing can’t compare to a homemade biscuit, and this month our lovely host Pavani from Cook’s Hideout give us the great challenge of creating a delicious bread recipe using our Summer Bounty! Yes easy, practical and summer special recipes for you to make.

If you ask me my staple veggies to have in hand, I would said, carrots, onions and potatoes, everybody love this veggies, you can make a sweet or savory recipe with this 3 vegetables and all the recipes taste delicious.

And that is why I made this biscuits, inspire by the sweetness of the carrots in a savory dish. This biscuits are not super sweet, you can easily smear some butter on then, soft, nutty and perfect to take with you and eat them on the go.

I truly love this recipe and I hope you love too. I want to hear what you think, so don’t forget to leave me a comment.

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 cup flour
  • 1/2 cup powder milk
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup half and half
  • 4 tablespoon butter
  • 1/2 cup grated carrots
  • 1/2 cup almonds
  • 1/2 teaspoon grown cinnamon

DIRECTIONS

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
In a food processor add all the ingredients minus the half and half and butter, pulse until just combine.
Add the butter and pulse again about 4 times, then add the half and half gradually, by pulsing at the same time.

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stop the process when you see the all the ingredients are some how incorporated.
Spray some cooking spray in a king sheet and place tablespoon of the mixture in it.
Bake for 14 minutes.

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Place in a cooling rack to cool completely or you can eat it while is warm.

This recipe makes 6 drop biscuits.

Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 14 minutes
Level of the recipe: Easy

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Refried Teriyaki Beans #KikkomanSaborLBC #ad

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I’m super happy to be pair up with Kikkoman again and share with you this delicious and different recipe, that I know you are going to love.
These different refried beans are a huge success in my house, my kids love beans you know we as a latino family beans and rice are on hand all the time.

I made this recipe very frequently, specially when we have to bring a side to a party, super easy to make, and with only 9 ingredients I’m sure any guest or family member is going to be happy eating these beans.
Japanese-Americans in Hawaii added fresh ginger, brown sugar, pineapple juice and green onions to produce the teriyaki we know and love, and these are the flavors I love, the sweet and spicy flavors that Kikkoman Teriyaki Marinare & Sauce gives to my beans are so unique and different that they are completely out of the box of any other kind you ever tried.

This recipe is going to complement any kind of meat or rice you choose to be pair with, it is unique in flavor, so remember to use complementing spices in your main dish. And of course, don’t forget to bring Kikkoman sauces to the table this summer, and reinvent, your recipes with these amazing flavors.

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 29 ons can Pinto Beans, drained and wash
  • 1 cup Teriyaki Sauce
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup ketchup
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 6 slices chopped bacon
  • 1 cup water

DIRECTIONS

Heat to medium heat a pot, add bacon and onion cook for 5 minutes, then add the rest of the ingredients, bring to a boil, lower the heat to medium low and cook for 20 minutes.

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When ready lower the heat completely and using a fork, mash the beans, not all the beans leave some hold.#KikkomanSaborLBC #ad 2 Remove from the heat and let it come to room temperature, this is a great way to eat this beans.

This recipe makes 6 servings.

Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 25 minutes
Level of the recipe: Easy

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Chocolate Cherry Nut Brownies #TheLeftoversClub

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Chocolate Cherry Nut Brownies #TheLeftoversClub

I’m so happy to sharing with all of you this simple but super delicious recipe; brownies are a favorite in my house specially because we can add a bunch of different ingredients and at the end we will have a delicious concoction of pure flavor in our mouth.

For today #TheLeftoversClub recipe I decide the these are the perfect thing to send to my friend Joanne Bruno from Eats Well With Others and I know she is going to love this recipe and of course the brownies I send to her.

Super easy recipe, perfect to take on a trip, a delicious party favor or a simple snack, you can do wherever you want with this brownies. Just remember love is the key ingredient so don’t forget to add a ton of it.

If you want to join The Leftovers Club just click and make sure to read all the rules or just send me an email and I will send the info to you.

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INGREDIENTS

  • 1 box of fudge brownies (you can use any brand)
  • 1 cup dark chocolate morsels with cherry filing
  • 1/2 cup chopped mix nuts

DIRECTIONS

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

Make the brownie mix according to box directions, line a baking sheet with foil and spray some cooking spray, mix in the chocolate morsels.

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Place the mixture on the baking sheet and sprinkle the nuts on top, don’t mix them in, this will give the brownies a nice nutty flavor.

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Bake for 35 minutes, let it cool and cut in pieces.

This recipe makes a 13×9 baking sheet.

Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 35 minutes
Level of the recipe: Easy


5 Easy Tips For New Parents #PlaytexEssentials #pmedia #Ad

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I remember how difficult it was for me when I had my first baby, it was the most amazing experience and also the most terrified one.
My husband and I didn’t know what to do and sometimes I was just sitting crying because it was to much. Thank God we learned a lot with our first one and when the second one came along we were like experts, all ready and we created the most simple handbook for our fellow friends, getting ready to become parents for the first time.

Today I want to share with you our 5 simple steps on how to keep your baby happy all the time, of course these steps are just our experience but, we actually been very successful with our friends and these recommendations.

Clean Diaper: This is the first step, you need to follow when your baby is crying, checking the baby and making sure it doesn’t need a new diaper. And if for some reason you need to change the dirty diaper let me recommend you the Diaper Genie, this is a great way to keep those stinky friends out of the way, this great product is essential for any new mommy, helps you with the task of keeping odors away and all those diapers in one place. I love it so much, and I always tried to share any product that is helpful and necessary to make the life of the mommy and the baby easier.

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Burping the Baby: Ok, of course you need to make sure that after feeding your baby, it needs some help to get rid of that nasty gas.

Clothes: Remember, your baby’s temperature is not that same as you, and sometimes he/she cries because is to warm or to cold. So, when choosing the clothes for the baby try it on he/she first and see if the little one is happy and comfy.

Feeding: Babies don’t cry just because they are hungry, and to taste this you can simply put the pacifier in their mouth and see if they grab it, it is very important not to feed your baby every time he/she cries. A healthy baby is a happy baby and to much food, is not good.

Sleep: This is very difficult for the newborn, because they don’t understand that you need to sleep too, so try to make a good schedule. Before putting your baby to sleep follow these steps, make sure they will be happy and ready for another day to come.

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So this is our handbook and I really hope you like it. This little piece of paper is going to be present to my friend and her baby with the Diaper Genie I just bought for her which is the perfect gift for any new mom, a real helper for those dirty diapers, I know she is going to have for some time.

 

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Be sure to take advantage of the Diaper Genie Mommy Time” Rewards Program! Earn points to use towards great rewards for yourself every time you buy or register for  Diaper Genie products. Take a photo of your store receipt using your mobile phone or upload a photo of your receipt or baby registry from your desktop and create your own Mommy Time Rewards profile, log in to your Mommy Time Rewards account to redeem your points for eGift Card rewards.

You can find this great product at Target, and make it beautiful and a little personal, just like I did, by adding a few cute stickers, I know she would love this present and cherish it for some time.

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Chicken Taquitos with Honey-Soy Sauce #KikkomanSaborLBC #ad

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I want to share with you today a delicious and different recipe, the perfect appetizer for any kind of party. It is so good the even your kids are going to love this recipe.
Ok no more misteries, I made for you today a delicious, easy and crunchy chicken taquitos with a honey soy sauce, yes you are not going to believes how easy it is to make this recipe and so fast.
With only 7 ingredients it is perfect to take to any party or just to eat it by yourself.

One ingredient the I love to use in my house is Kikkoman Soy Sauce is a versatile ingredient that can be used to cook many different types of cuisines, and is a flavor enhancer, to qualities the a great sauce must have.

This ingredient is key in my sauce, no extra salt and no other species are necessary to give this recipe the perfect personal touch that I know you can give it.

If you want to vary the meat, consider using pork, sausages or tofu, this are different and great ideas to shake it up a little this delicious taquitos. Just make sure that the pork and the sausages are completely cook before hand.

And of course I want your opinions and comments what other great ideas you have to make this taquitos more special.

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INGREDIENTS

  • 2 cups shredded roast chicken
  • 10 flour tortillas medium size
  • 1/2 cup Kikkoman Soy Sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoon honey
  • pinch of salt
  • Oil to fry

DIRECTIONS

In a pan heat the oil to medium low heat.
Add some salt to the chicken if necessary; heat up the tortillas in the microwave for 45 seconds and keep then warm.
Place about 1/4 cup of the chicken in the tortilla and roll up to make the taquito, secure with a toothpick.
Place each taquito in the skillet and cook on both sides until golden brown about 2 minutes per side.
One ready make de sauce, just mix soy sauce, sesame oil and honey until combine.

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Serve hot or room temperature, if you want to make more than 10 just doble the recipe.

This recipe makes 10 taquitos

Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes
Level of the recipe: Easy

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Sweet Merienda Moments DIY #FunSizeMerienda #ad

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For those who are foreign to the Merienda term,  is a specific time of day where we shared with family some quality and use it to make it more educational and to connect with our kids and have some necessary dialogues enjoying a delicious merienda, coffee, tea, soda or other.
In the Latino culture this is very common, and it is a tradition that is passed from generation to generation.
For me, living in the United States, it has been even more important that my children learn and continue with these traditions.
In Costa Rica, we meet at 3 pm at the home of a family member, to eat, drink coffee and share with the family, is a way to have some conversations with our grandparents and Lear even more about what life was for them in the early years, it takes us about an hour or until the bread is finished.
In my house as my daughters do not drink coffee, I created a different way of sharing this moment of the day, which is to incorporate a craft they want to do.

In this case we made a DYI Merienda schedule for the back to school, and we incorporated this idea using Fun Size MARS Chocolates. Because everything is better with chocolate.

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This is the list of materials you need:

  • Markers
  • 2 Sheets of Construction paper (white)
  • Glue
  • 10 Mini Springs
  • Candy
  • Stickers

This is very simple, is a craft for the kids to use their imagination so let them be very creative. With the markers write the days of the week, do not include the weekend, divide each column, them add glue to place the springs in each column, and let them pick the candy to add to the schedule. They can use stickers just to place the first letter of the day of the week. Very important to add their name and if they want make some decorations.

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What I love of this craft is the we spend a lot of time together and at the same time eat some chocolate, specially the Fun Size MARS Chocolates; These chocolates are perfect for any time of the day but special for a sweet merienda moment.
You can find MARS chocolates at your local Walmart  and to make it easy here are some pictures for you to know the aisle where is located.

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Our traditions and family moments are very important to us, and I want to know what are your traditions while the Merienda time, whats your favorite time of the day to have Merienda and what’s your favorite thing to do?
Leve me a comment I would love to hear from you.

Chocolate Chunks Cookies with Vanilla Ice Cream #CreativeCookieExchange

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chocolate chunks cookies with vanilla ice cream

We all love cookies and ice cream, specially when you can combine them and make a delicious sandwich.
This month the #CreativeCookieExchange, is bringing all the temptations together, yes we have all kinds of cookies and ice cream. Your eyes will be melted by the end of this post, am sure.
And just to make it even more decadent, I made for you a delicious, chocolate chunks cookies, a simple cookie with some dark chocolate squares that make this combination jus perfect.
I did not made the ice cream but is just to show you that you can combine this delicious cookies with any kind of ice cream flavor; my favorite has always been vanilla and is the one I made very often.
I want to here what you think of my cookies, and with what flavor of ice cream you would like to combine them.
Enjoy.

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 stick butter
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup dark chocolate chunks
  • pinch of salt
  • Your favorte ice cream

DIRECTIONS

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees.

Cream sugar ans butter for 5 minutes, add the egg and vanilla extract and mix for 2 minutes on medium low speed.

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Mix in a bowl flour, salt and baking powder and add to the above mixture, mix in by hand the dark chocolate chunks.
Prepare the baking sheet, I use this super cute waffle cookie sheet, I found it on sale and you know it was hard to resist the temptation.

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Place 2 tablespoons of the mixture and bake for 15 minutes. Place the cookies in a rack to cool completely before making the sandwich.

This recipe makes 12 cookies.

Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 15 minutes
Level of the recipe: Easy

The theme this month is Ice Cream Cookies–any kind of cookie that works well with ice cream in any form–could be an ice cream sandwich, could be the perfect cookie garnish! If you are dying to beat the heat with a fun ice cream creation involving cookies, we’ve got you covered! If you are a blogger and want to join in the fun, contact Laura at thespicedlife AT gmail DOT com and she will get you added to our Facebook group, where we discuss our cookies and share links. Please be patient though, as this month Laura is off to Italy and will not be checking email quite as often!

You can also just use us as a great resource for cookie recipes–be sure to check out our Pinterest Board and our monthly posts (you can find all of them at The Spiced Life). You will be able to find them the first Tuesday after the 15th of each month! Also, if you are looking for inspiration to get in the kitchen and start baking, check out what all of the hosting bloggers have made: