Valerie Mitchell

Happy National Bourbon Heritage Month! Thanks @clevelandwhiskey for including me in the celebration. I am enjoying their #WheatPennyBourbon at home. The flavor is rich and complex, so it is a real treat. I crafted a spin on the usual #BourbonAndCoke by using frozen dark cherries instead of ice cubes. They don't water down the drink, when they melt. And, of course, they are delicious to eat after I've finished the drink. #clevelandwhiskey #ask4cleveland #bourbon #whiskey #whisky #happyhour #bourbontime #whiskeytime #bourboncocktail #nationalbourbonheritagemonth #wheatpenny #whiskeyandcoke #bourboncocktails #bourbonwhiskey #wheatpenny1958

Throwback to my childhood with macaroni salad made with frozen peas. Mine is a bit different than my mom's. I added homemade yellow zucchini relish and red onions. No matter how I make it, macaroni salad reminds me of family picnics. #macaronisalad #salad #picnic #picnicfood #picnicsalad #familyrecipe #summerpicnic #summerfood

Summer and grilling go hand in hand - I love the taste of grilled foods and find it fun to cook outside. (ad) Check my blog for Summer grill safety tips and pick up grilling accessories at Sears PartsDirect. #summergrilling #grill #grilling #grillseason #grillingseason

Kale coleslaw - wonderful for an easy Summer lunch #kale #salad #coleslaw #picnicfood

Sweet tea without the sugar! ad: I added NutraSweet Natural zero calorie sugar substitute to my sun tea and I don't miss the calories a bit. The sweet taste comes from erythritol and stevia, instead of sugar. #sweettea #nutrasweetnatural #zerocalories #morningsjustgotsweeter #onthegosweetness #sweetnessonthego #stevia #icetea #icedtea #summer @nutrasweetnatural

Roasted hatch chile pecans sweetened with maple syrup #hatch #hatchchiles #hatchchile #hatchchileseason #hatchseason #pecan #pecans #roastedpecans

Thank you Kauai Coffee for the truly special gift! This is their limited edition Rum Barrel Aged Coffee and it is a real treat. The flavor is smooth and complex, so it is a perfect way for me to enjoy an island "vacation" at home until I travel to Hawaii again. I have been a fan of Kauai Coffee ever since I first vacationed in Hawaii decades ago and they have really stepped it up a notch with this small batch coffee. Their coffee is eco-friendly and sustainable every step of the way. Growing, roasting and packaging are all done with care. #KauaiCoffee #HawaiianCoffee #CoffeeLover #KauaiCoffeeCo #kauai #coffee #rumbarrelcoffee #agedcoffee #coffeetime #coffeecoffeecoffee

So much fun - Homemade air fryer Nutella "uncrustables" donuts! Yes, they are amazing. #airfryer #airfryerrecipe #backtoschoollunch #backtoschool #donut #donuts #nutella

Peach season is here! Peach salsa is amazing with chips and I've been enjoying it on tacos. #peach #peaches #salsa #fruitsalsa #peachseason #californiapeaches

Homemade jalapeno dip with chips! Ad: Snacks and back to school go hand in hand, but so do messes. Get the new Neato D8 Robot Vacuum, so vacuuming up spills, crumbs and other debris is fun and easy. #NeatoRoboticsPartner #BackToSchool #BackToSchoolSnacks #ChipsAndDip #Snack #Snacks #AfterSchoolSnack #StudySnack #StudySnacking

Fueling up before doing chores! Yes, I am an energy drinker. Thank you RIOT Energy for introducing me to my new favorite energy drink. First, it tastes great, so I enjoy it. Also, it has a whole lot of great features. It has 160mg of caffeine from tea and 100mg L-theanine, which is a natural amino acid. This combo means there is no crash and no jitters - hooray! I get good flavor and the energy I want without any unpleasant after effects. #PlantBased #Organic #NonGMO #Kosher #NoAddedSugar You can pick up your #RIOTEnergy at your local #Kroger grocery store. (Ralph's is the Kroger brand store in my area) #RIOTon And, yes, I do love taking care of my pets and working in the garden, so am happy to have extra energy to do more of it! #energydrink #energydrinker #plantbasedenergy #plantpoweredenergy #plantpower #plantpowered

Strawberry Beet Smoothie - A great way to cool down with nutritious fruit and veggies #smoothie #beet #beets #beetsmoothie #strawberrysmoothie #summersmoothie #vegan #vegansmoothie #dairyfree #dairyfreesmoothie

That face! Zelda deserves the best, doesn’t she? #ad Celebrate #RAWgust by having your dog try out a #TruDog raw food diet. This nutrient rich natural dog food can help with healthy digestion, supports the immune system and supports overall health and well-being. #TruDog Partner #Dogstagram #Dog #Dogs #DogLover #DogsOfInstagram #DogLife #DogLove

Magical color changing ice made from butterfly pea flower tea - the ice is blue, but reacts to lemonade (or another acidic liquid) and turns the drink purple as it melts. #butterflypeaflower #butterflypea #butterflypeaflowertea #peaflower

Pineapple Kefir Ice Cream topped with Toasted Coconut - delish! #frozenkefi #kefiricecream #kefir #pineapplekefir #icecream #icecreamlover #pineapplecoconut