Spanish Rice Recipe With Mahatma Rice!

Every time I go to the store to pick up rice, there are about a dozen different varieties but I’m never really sure about the differences.  This is true for many things, I know the difference between red and white wine but those people who can tell you the vineyard and vintage of a wine just by sniffing the cork always seem like they possess a type pf super power beyond my mortal abilities.  But there is a definite difference between Mahatma Jasmine and Basmati rice and here is a helpful chart that breaks down the variations.

I wanted to make a Spanish rice dish to go with my fajitas and guacamole so I chose the Jasmine rice because of it’s sweet, buttery flavor that I thought would go well with my homemade guacamole as a side.  Here’s the extremely easy recipe.

There is also a fantastic $1.50/1 printable coupon for Mahatma rice that can be redeemed at Walmart available below.

There is also an additional $1.50/1 coupon available in your ValPak mailer that is available in select cities.

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With the back to school season approaching, my family is looking for easy weeknight meal solutions. By spending less time in the kitchen, we can enjoy other after-school activities together. Now through August 29, 2016, each 14.5 to 15 ounce can of Chef Boyardee is on Rollback at Walmart for only $0.80! Purchase five cans for $4 in a variety of flavors that include: Mini Ravioli, Beefaroni, and Spaghetti and Meatballs. You can enjoy a week’s worth of quality meals at an affordable price.

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Every summer for the last few years, Dian and I have taken a long trip to get to a blogging conference.  We have driven from our home in Dallas to San Diego, Tennessee, New York, Florida, and I’m sure a few other places I can’t even remember.

Every year before the long road I am never looking forward to it because I know I’m going to be doing all the driving but once we get on the road, I’m reminded of how awesome it is to get out of my daily routine and see a little more of the world.  I want to share with you 5 reasons why you should consider taking a road trip this summer.

A Road Trip Creates Memories

As you get older, you realize that the quality of your life depends heavily on the memories you make.  I think one of the reason life seems to fly by so fast in adulthood is because there are fewer opportunities to make special memories.

We go to the same cubicle or workplace every day, talk to the same people, perform the same tasks and the days melt into a hazy grey with none of the bright color that doing something for the first time provides.

Hitting the road, seeing new things, doing something out of the ordinary, this provides you with something you can look back on fondly.  Some of my best memories are taking my kids to an amusement park or sharing the long car rides with my wife.  It’s fun and creates a lasting memory for you and your loved ones.

You See Things on a Road Trip You Would Never See Otherwise

We live in a crazy country filled with interesting people doing amazing things and you just don’t know what’s out there until you stumble across it.

For instance, when we drove to San Diego, we drove until the sun went down and then pulled off into the next town we came to for dinner and a hotel.  We found a little motel in Van Horn, Texas and as I was checking us in I asked the guy behind the counter where a good place for dinner was.  He looked at me a little strange and said, “You aren’t here for Chuy’s?”  I said I had never heard of it and with a look of mild shock he gave me directions down the street for the little Mexican restaurant.

Once we got to Chuy’s I was totally unprepared for what I saw.  The waiting area was plastered floor to ceiling with pictures of John Madden.  I’m talking about the Oakland Raiders coach and football announcer, pics of him in every stage of life; his college days, his coaching days on there sidelines, his announcer days, personal and candid shots of him.  There were literally hundreds of photos of him everywhere.

I was trying to process how odd it was that there would be such a huge fan of John Madden in a little Mexican restaurant in a little town I had never heard of before but I still wasn’t prepared for what happened next.  As we were taken to our seat, (And this place was packed, it had to have been the only place for dinner in the entire town because it looked like the entire population of this tiny little town was in this restaurant) we were seated under a giant mural of Jesus coming over the mountains to bless the restaurant and the John Madden bus.

The reason they love John Madden is pretty interesting and you can read more about that here but the point is I never would have known this crazy place existed if I hadn’t been on a road trip.  I haven’t even mentioned the time I saw the mummified remains of a long dead Indian woman or tried cactus flavored ice cream.  There is weird stuff out there, go see it!

It Reminds You How Big This Nation Is

If you don’t live here, it’s tough to wrap your brain around how big America is.  If you live in Europe, it’s nothing to commute across multiple COUNTRIES every day to go to work or do whatever else it is you need to do.  I drove West for an entire day and never left the state of Texas.  In fact the next day I drove for another half day before I ever hit El Paso and that’s just one state.

America is big and we have big stuff.  Want to see the Grand Canyon?  It’s massive.  Gonna check out Yellowstone?  You don’t understand how big that place is.  Gonna hike the Adirondack Trail?  Pack a couple lunches because it’s going to take you a while.

I’ve seen mountain ridges I would never be able to hike, trees bigger than most downtown skyscrapers, cactus big enough to take shade under and oceans as far as the eye can see.  This is a big country, don’t just fly over it to get to where you want to go, take a drive!

It Reminds you of How Brutal and Beautiful Mother Nature Can Be

Mother Nature is crazy.  One time Dian and I were driving and saw a Microburst ahead of us and to our left.  It looked something like this but in the middle of nowhere.

As we headed for it we debated about what to do.  Dian wanted to pull over and I wanted to speed up to try to out run it and since I was driving, I won.  As we got closer to it, the road turned in such a way that we skirted the edge of it so we got to see it from every angle but stayed totally dry.  It was a beautiful site and something we will always remember.

I will also remember being just outside San Diego and going up the mountain pass.  It was hot and totally desolate, imagine what Mars looks like and this was even more desolate than that.  Not a single bit of green for as far as the eye could see and oppressively hot and dry.

Then we hit the pass on the other side of the mountain and it was like someone hit a switch.  The temperature dropped about 50 degrees and the grass seemed to spring up out of nowhere and there was green in every direction.  Nature is awesome and a road trip lets you see it in all its varieties.

Road Trips Are Great Ways to Reconnect with Your Family

If you are in a car with someone for 8 hours a day or more, you are going to talk.  You may be like me and not really like to talk but on those long car rides you are desperate to have a conversation to keep your mind off the road.  Especially if every time you stop talking, your wife puts on music from a decade before you were born.  Good grief that woman has terrible taste in music.

So you talk abut everything and remember why you love this person.  It’s an awesome experience and something that only happens when you remove all the distractions that come with everyday life and lock yourself in a tiny traveling room for an entire day.

Be Sure Your Car is Ready for a Road Trip

Before I hit the road, I always take my car up to Walmart and get the oil changed.  From June 15th through September 20th, Walmart has their Pennzoil® High Mileage Vehicle® oil change on Roll back for $35.88!

When I was a teenager, my dad sat me down and taught me how to do routine car maintenance.  I had to change the tire, check the radiator fluid and change the oil.  I remember that day promising myself that I would absolutely never change the oil myself again and I have kept that promise for almost 30 years.  Taking it to Walmart is a no-brainer because I can drop the car off at the automotive center for the oil change and then go do some grocery shopping or just pick up a few things for the road trip and they are done about the same time I’m done shopping so I’m not wasting time.

My little Jeep has got enough mileage on it now to use the 75k+ miles Pennzoil® High Mileage Vehicle® oil.  I’ve been using this oil for about the last 3 years and it has performed very well for me and kept my motor in amazing condition over the years.  It is specifically designed for high mileage vehicles and cleans out the sludge that other oil might leave behind.

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Are you ready for the 4th of July?  If you are in Texas, grab a can of Cocina Latina refried beans and make a delicious dip recipe!

Pictured above is one of my favorite meals to take to the family BBQ, a delicious 5 layer dip with Cocina Latina beans on bottom, then a layer of my famous Fire Roasted Salsa, then some homemade guacamole, then some shredded cheese and finally a big dollop of sour cream.

I love to make it and my family loves to eat it!

Bush’s Cocina Latina beans are $.98 at Walmart
Use the $1.00/2 printable coupon available here
Final: $.48

Keep in mind that Cocina Latina Beans are available ONLY at Walmarts in Texas so you can only print the above coupon if you are in Texas.

Here are some other tasty recipes you can try out.

This post is sponsored by Bush’s.  My opinions are my own.

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Growing up, I have many memories of my dad changing the oil on my cars.  There was a ritual to it; put the car up on ramps, undo the oil pan plug and let it drain into his special oil catcher, replace the filter and fill  up the oil.  Every 3 months or 3000 miles like clockwork.

In today’s busy world, there is little time to make a trip to the store. Why fight the crowds?

Save time and money by fulfilling your DIY oil needs on Walmart.com. Their amazing selection of items, including exclusive specialty automotive items, can be found just a click away.

On Walmart.com you can find many Pennzoil Platinum products currently on rollback (for a limited time), including Pennzoil Full Synthetic and Pennzoil Platinum High Mileage. Based on your car’s needs and the number of miles, one of these two oils is right for you.

• Platinum Synthetic: With Pennzoil’s PurePlus™ Technology, the Platinum® motor oil is proven to keep pistons up to 40% cleaner than the toughest industry standard. (Use if < than 75,000 miles)
• High Mileage: Perfect for the vehicle with over 75,000 miles as it helps to reduce leaks and oil consumption in a well-used car.

Save yourself a trip to the store and get your oil on rollback at Walmart.com today!

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Do you love your yard, but hate seeing your hard work get eaten up by garden pests? Maybe you are planning your garden and want to keep the rabbits, groundhogs, squirrels and other small animals from eating all your carrots and nibbling on your tomatoes. Ortho® Animal B Gon® Animal Repellent has a great no stink formula product that uses essential oils and delivers long lasting, rain resistant performance. These essential oils provide an effective way to keep small animals away from your lawn and garden. What smells nice to people actually confuses animals with a “wrong” scent, so they’ll go somewhere else to find a place to eat.

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As we are getting into the new year, I have been determined to eat more balanced meals.  However no matter how much I plan my meals or prepare ahead, I seem to frequently find myself in need of a great tasting, balanced meal that I can prepare quickly.  That’s why I try to always have a few STOUFFER’S® FIT KITCHEN™ meals in my freezer that I can make in a hurry.  Each meal takes less than 10 minutes to prepare and has a great balance of fat, protein, and carbohydrates.

You can chose from Bourbon Steak, Oven Roasted Chicken, Monterey Chicken, Cilantro Lime Chicken or one of their other fantastic varieties.  Each STOUFFER’S® FIT KITCHEN™ meal will help the busiest of people be able to prepare a balanced meal quickly and can be found at your local Walmart!

STOUFFER’S® FIT KITCHEN™ products are delicious and satisfying meals anyone can enjoy and sometimes I like to pair my STOUFFER’S® FIT KITCHEN™ meal with a side dish as well.  One of my favorites is my Bacon and Lime Roasted Brussels Sprouts, they are easy to make and can be cooked up in about as much time as the STOUFFER’S® FIT KITCHEN™ meal is in the microwave heating up.

Let me walk you through this tasty recipe and then I’ll include a printable recipe card below.

First up, take about a cup of Brussels Sprouts and cut them in half longways.  Also take 2 pieces of bacon and cut them into about 1 inch pieces.

Put a teaspoon on olive oil in a skillet, add bacon and fry for about 5 minutes.

Push bacon to edges of skillet, place Brussels Sprouts cut side down into pan and fry until brown on bottom, about 5 minutes

Squeeze half a lime over the Sprouts

Flip the Sprouts over and cook until brown on bottom, about another 5 minutes

Then throw them on a plate with your STOUFFER’S® FIT KITCHEN™ meal, enjoy a balanced, satisfying meal and get your 2016 off to a great start!

It’s so easy to always have a quick, well-balanced meal on hand with STOUFFER’S® FIT KITCHEN™ meals in your freezer!

For more information on this and other great Nestle brands, check out the Nestle Neighborhood on Walmart.com or follow the Flavorful Moments Pinterest Board.

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Those of you that have been following this blog for a while know that I am determined in 2016 to eat more balanced meals.  While I’ve been excited to see some progress so far, I find that one of the trickiest things to manage is being able to eat a balanced meal that I can put together quickly.

I’ve tried everything from prepping a week’s worth of meals in advance to making my recipes as simple as possible but there always seems to be that one lunch that I don’t have any meal prepared for and I just don’t have time to make something.  That’s why I always try to keep a few STOUFFER’S® FIT KITCHEN™ meals in my freezer, they can be prepared in less than 8 minutes, taste fantastic, and are available at your local Walmart!

One of favorites it the Cilantro Lime Chicken that I can turn into wonderful Chicken Avocado Tacos topped with my amazing Fire Roasted Salsa.  The lime on the chicken pairs incredibly well with the avocados, making this a delicious meal that has a great balance of carbs, protein, and fat.

First let me share with you my amazing Fire Roasted Salsa recipe.

Once you whip a batch of tasty salsa, now it’s just a matter of making your delicious tacos!  Here’s how.

Take 3 Corn tortillas and place them in a hot skillet for about a minute on each side to warm them up
Prepare the STOUFFER’S® FIT KITCHEN™ Cilantro Lime Chicken Meal according to the instructions on the box
Scoop 2 spoonfuls of the chicken rice mixture into each tortilla
Top with some diced onion, 2 slices of avocados and a spoonful of the Fire Roasted Salsa
Enjoy!

It’s so easy to always have a quick, well-balanced meal on hand with STOUFFER’S® FIT KITCHEN™ meals in your freezer!

For more information on this and other great Nestle brands, check out the Nestle Neighborhood on Walmart.com or follow the Flavorful Moments Pinterest Board.

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Walmart and Kraft have teamed up to bring you some incredible recipes for Halloween!  Just look at what’s available.

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