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Easy Ways to Cook with Johnsonville Sausage for Mother’s Day 

6 May

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post with Johnsonville. Opinions expressed are mine 100% as always. I am a Johnsonville Influencer. 
Mother’s Day breakfast has never been easier with these Fully Cooked Breakfast Sausages! Ready in 30 seconds, these breakfast sausage patties have all the big, bold flavors of Johnsonville without the fuss. Available in both Original and Turkey varieties, these patties are the perfect size for breakfast sandwiches. Whether your morning schedule is busy or relaxed, you’ll always find the time for these sensational sausages.Johnsonville nvited moms and kids to make Johnsonville  part of their morning routine – from a quick weekday breakfast before school to Mother’s Day morning brunch. Breakfast sandwiches are the new way to get your fill of protein-packed deliciousness and Johnsonville is making it easier with a new line of fully cooked sausage patties. For more information, visit Johnsonville.com.


 

Johnsonville believes in bringing the family together through food, but the meal doesn’t have to be complicated.• Johnsonville is the number one brand of sausage in America.

• Convenience is key when kids are cooking for mom; make it easier by cooking with Johnsonville.

Johnsonville asked me to create my own variation of a kid-friendly breakfast for Mother’s Day. My kids were excited to work in the kitchen with me. We love cooking together and thinking of new recipes. 

We came up with a corn muffin, sausage with maple syrup. Easy to make, don’t have to turn on oven and easy clean up. Perfect for any size hands. It’s like stuffed French toast. 

Recipe: 

*1 or 2 packages of store bought corn muffins or you can make from scratch. 

*1 package of Johnsonville fully cooked breakfast sausages (turkey or original)

*Maple syrup (drizzle on what amount you want)

Directions:

In a skillet or frying pan heat up sausages for 7-9 minutes (or maybe even less than that). Flip a few times. 



Cut muffins in half, place in frying pan with butter already melted and heat till nice and bubbly. You can brown on both sides or just one side. Place sausage pattie on corn muffin, add maple syrup and place other half of muffin on top. 





There you have it! Three ingredients, fast and ready in no time. Johnsoville sausage patties fit perfectly on corn muffins. 

My daughter also came up with a quick snack or appetizer with Johnsonville sausages. She put crackers on a plate and added the Johnsonville sausage and tater tot on top. The tater tot had cheese melted on as well. You can add so many things to it. I thought she did a great job.




We also made a classic breakfast wrap with egg, cheese and Johnsonville sausage. We love our wraps in the morning. 

My Mother’s Day breakfast is looking good. Johnsonville makes it so easy for a fast and tasty meal every time. We enjoyed creating these recipes for you. Hope you enjoy making them with your kids as well. Happy Mother’s Day!!!

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Mother’s Day Cooking with JCPenney Bakeware 

5 May

Mother’s Day for me is spent with my family. I know for some it’s a day to relax minus the kids, a spa day or dinner in a fancy restaurant. I enjoy cooking so I will be making dinner for my family a day ahead so we can just heat up the next day and have more time to spend with each other. Leftovers taste great too. I made a sample of baked ziti in my new Certified International Solstice 4.75-qt. Cream Rectangular Baker from JCPenney. This durable stoneware in a pleasing cream color is embossed with metallic trim for a rectangular baker that is oven safe to 450°.

*stoneware
*dishwasher safe

*oven safe to 450°

*4.75-qt.

*16.5×9.75×3.25″H

*imported

It passed the test. I’ve never had a baking dish this fancy before. I’ve been missing out. I love the detail on my dish and the cream color. This dish just looks so good and baked my dish to a perfection. No leaks or spills, cooked evenly, and held my enormous baked ziti. Easy to clean and store. For just $50 on sale regular $100 you can own one too. Thanks to JCPenney for my early Mother’s Day gift. You really know how to spoil a girl. I think the next thing on the menu is eggplant parmigiana. I can do some major cooking in my baking dish. Link below.

http://m.jcpenney.com/certified-international-solstice-475-qt-cream-rectangular-baker/prod.jump?ppId=pp5006300842&searchTerm=certified%20international%20solstice&catId=SearchResults&_dyncharset=UTF-8&colorizedImg=DP1123201517080512M.TIF


What would you cook in your baking dish?   Head to http://www.JCPenney.com for more info. 

Disclosure: This is not a compensated post. I received dish to review. Opinions are mine 100% as always. 

Cinco de Mayo Must Haves from JCPenney

4 May

If you’re celebrating Cinco De Mayo at home or in your backyard you’ll want to make sure you not only have plenty of food and drinks but your decor must play a big part in your fiesta celebration as well.  

What better way to spruce up your party than with a bright tablecloth and napkins from JCPenney Home™ Hayden Indoor/Outdoor Table Linen Collection.

Cover your outdoor table in style with this fun, colorful designed tablecloth or napkins made for get togethers on any occasion.

*water resistant for easy cleaning

*polyester

*washable

*imported

On sale now $16.99-$29.99 depending on size

JCPenney Home™ Hayden Indoor/Outdoor Set of 4 Water-Repellent Napkins. 

Sale price $16.98

Here is the link to order: http://m.jcpenney.com/jcpenney-home-hayden-indooroutdoor-table-linen-collection/prod.jump?ppId=ens6006450010&catId=cat100240103&subcatId=cat100240016&deptId=dept20000011&_dyncharset=UTF-8&colorizedImg=DP0315201617065567M.TIF

What I like about this tablecloth and napkins is you don’t have to just use it for Cinco De Mayo. It can be used for any party, BBQ or get together. I will get good use out of my set thanks to JCPenney. 

We started our celebration a day ahead and my daughter and I had fun decorating the table with the tablecloth, napkins and lots of great food. It brightened up my table and took it to a whole new level. Take a look at how it went down in the Perez Casa.  

 Also, set the scene with bright, decorative pillows set atop of a sturdy outdoor lounge set. Or, serve up delicious cocktails using the Outdoor Oasis Diamond Facets Pink Melamine Pitcher with Hightail glasses or the Outdoor Oasis Flamingo Shaker with Melamine Glasses and Stirrers for a fun, festive touch. 

    
    
    
 
For more info head to http://www.jcpenney.com and on Twitter @jcpenney

Disclosure: This post is not compensated. I received product for my review and honest opinions which is always 100%. 

Toast the Derby with Bourbon Barrel Aged Cabernet Sauvignon & Giveaway

2 May

Will you be watching the Kentucky Derby at the track or in the comfort of your home? Have you picked your horses? Wherever you are you will want to have good food and drinks on hand. 

I’ve got a wine that you absolutely must try. The new: Robert Mondavi Private Selection Bourbon Barrel Aged Cabernet Sauvignon. The wine offers complex, rich fruit flavor with aromas of toasty vanilla and brown sugar. This is one of the first Bourbon barrel aged wines produced in the U.S. 

http://www.robertmondaviprivateselection.com/bourbon-barrel-aged-cabernet-sauvignon.php

  
 This special Bourbon barrel aged wine originates in the coastal vineyards of Monterey County, CA, where the region’s dynamic, geologic past brings forth fruit with an unmistakable sense of place. Grapes are picked at the peak of ripeness, after which the wine is aged and blended to deliver exceptional fruit flavors and complexity. Unique to this wine, a portion of the blend is aged for an additional three months, using a combination of new and used Kentucky Bourbon barrels, creating one of the first Bourbon barrel aged wines produced in the United States.

 Bourbon barrels are 100% American oak barrels that have been charred to help impart deep toasty flavors and hints of vanilla and brown sugar. Cabernet Sauvignon is particularly suited for Bourbon barrel aging because its intensely rich fruit character isn’t overwhelmed by the flavors of the charred casks. The wine is rich, weighty, and full bodied on the palette, and the 2014 vintage delivers robust flavors of black cherry and blackberry.

 The Robert Mondavi Private Selection Bourbon Barrel Aged Cabernet Sauvignon will be released in limited-production and is available nationally now. Suggested retail price is $13.99 for 750mL.

I know what I will be sipping on come May 7th. I see a fruit and cheese platter served with my wine. Would you also like to try a bottle? I was given an extra bottle to give away to one of my readers. 

GIVEAWAY: Answer this question: 

What will you pair with your bottle of wine?  Also leave your handles and emails in the comment section as well. 

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Giveaway ends: May 15,2016 winner announced on social media May 16. 

Disclosure: This post is not sponsored. I was given product to review. Opinions are mine 100% as always. 
 

New Unilever Ice Cream Varieties

2 May

Inspiring memorable moments, Unilever Ice Cream recently announced their newest family-friendly frozen treats across Breyers, Good Humor, Klondike and Popsicle. From summer movie premiers and picnics, to birthday celebrations and family camping – there’s a treat for all your favorite family moments!

 
· Breyers Ice Cream Cake: Helping you celebrate any occasion – this new variety features Breyers Chocolate Ice Cream and loads of chocolatey crunchies, sandwiched between Breyers Natural Vanilla Ice Cream.

(We have been fans of ice cream cakes for years. It’s always available and the flavors are great. After I delivered one of my kids I asked for an ice cream cake. Breyers ice cream cakes make me very happy.)

· Breyers Chocolate Snack Cups: Features smooth Breyers Chocolate Ice Cream made with fresh cream and rich Dutch cocoa, in a pre-portioned snack cup.

· Breyers Natural Vanilla Snack Cups: Features Breyers Natural Vanilla Ice Cream, made with simple ingredients like fresh cream, sugar, milk and Rainforest Alliance Certified vanilla beans, in a pre-portioned snack cup.

(I grew up in snack cups. Snack cups are so easy for little hands on the go. It’s simple, chocolate or vanilla. My kids and I enjoy these very much.)

· Good Humor Double Chocolate Chip Cookie Sandwich: Share the nostalgia of a classic with creamy chocolate ice cream sandwiched between two chocolate cookies and topped with milk chocolate chips.

(Good Humor cookie sandwich. We used to make homemade ice cream cookie sandwiches. I am glad to see Good Humor keeping a classic treat around.)

· Klondike S’mores: Features creamy marshmallow ice cream laden with sweet graham cracker swirls inside a delightfully breakable milk chocolate flavored shell. All you need is a campfire!

(What would you do for a Klondike bar? Ok, now you went and got a S’mores version. I was so happy to see these in the ice cream section. My kids are super excited for this.)

· Popsicle Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles™: Michelangelo™, Donatello™, Raphael™ and Leonardo™ are the heroes of these frozen pops featuring four action-packed flavors: Orange Fury, Cherry Crush, Blue Raspberry Blast and Smashing Grape. Grab some before the movie premiere in June!

(Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles can do no harm. They were recently named Ambassadors of New York so it’s only right to have a Popsicle with the characters in yummy flavors. We will enjoy these this summer and definitely at the movie. ) 

 It’s hard to pick just one as a favorite so I choose them all. Don’t let the weather stop you from enjoying ice cream. Remember ice cream can be eaten all year round. 

For more info visit @unileverusa on Twitter and http://www.unileverusa.com 

Disclosure: I was given coupons to review ice cream. Opinions are mine 100% as always. This is not a compensated post. 

 

My Mother’s Day Wish List from BJ’s Wholesale Club #spon #shoptheclub

21 Apr

Is it too early to be talking about my wish list for Mother’s Day? I think not!! I don’t ask for much when it comes to Mother’s Day. While some want quiet time alone or to go out for Brunch or Dinner I just want to be around my family. I love presents and those I Love You’s no matter what day is it. I also enjoy buying myself gifts. There’s absolutely nothing wrong with that. 

I love the fact that my family and friends can shop for my presents in one place ((BJ’s Wholesale Club) and get everything on my wish list. Wish lists are made instead of reminding a person over and over what I would like. I just put these lists randomly throughout the house or as a text/ email for them to see. 

May 8th will be here before you know it. Even though I tell my children it’s the thought that counts and you can spend whatever you choose and I also accept homemade cards and gifts I love showing them how to use coupons and get the best price for their money. 

Now that BJ’s opened a new store in Riverdale we’ve been quite a bit now and my daughter loves to observe what goes  in  my shopping cart then look through the coupon book that BJ’s send to my house and the coupons in store to match and rip out because she knows we’re saving a lot by using them. She also looks through my wallet for more coupons that I bring with me as well. This is another reason I love shopping at BJ’s. Coupons are my friend. 

   
This year I want a gift basket filled with goodies. These gifts can be purchased online or in store. I’ll keep it simple. 

1. Beauty- Crest 3D white advanced vivid white strips $39.99 (Mama have to keep her pearly whites for all the pictures I will be in)

2.  Drinks- $10 Starbucks Gift Card 3-pk for $28.99 ( Got to have Iced Coffee)

3. Over the counter-Claritin 10mg allergy tablets 90 tablets $35.99 ( I want to be prepared so I will take in advance so I’m not suffering)

4. Food- $100 Cheesecake Factory Gift card for &94.99 (I don’t expect the kids to get this so I would  give myself this this gift)

5. Entertainment- Regal Entertainment Group Premiere Movie Ticket 2-pack $19.99 giftcard (Love movies) 

6. Kitchen/Houseware- NewAir 12-bottle thermoelectric wine cooler $159.99 (Another gift to myself)

7. Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Lotion. 2 pack/18 ounce & 2.5 ounce travel size $14.99 (After a rough winter I need my skin to be refreshed and moisturized) 

8. Gillette Venus Luscious Lilies Shave Gel Prep 3/Pack for $6.49 (shaving is a must) Love smooth skin. 

9. Berkley Jensen Moisture Infusing Shampoo and Conditioner $6.49 each for 40 ounce (to make me feel renewed and rehydrated)

10. Random gift from the heart. 

I took my son with me to BJ’s to see what Mother’s Day gifts he would pick out for me and I was happy to see that he went straight for the things I mentioned above. He knows his mama. 

  
That concludes my wish list. Convenient, affordable, simple one -stop shopping. 
To help ease consumers’ pain in the pocket, BJ’s Wholesale Club is offering non-members a Free 90-Day Membership available now through Sunday, July 3.

Shoppers can print the coupon at http://bit.ly/1T695nN and visit their local BJ’s club to activate their trial. Once enrolled, shoppers are given a membership number and will receive a membership card upon visiting the member services desk.   

   BJ’s is also currently offering a 15 month membership for $40 now through Sunday, July 3 plus a coupon book with more than $2,000 worth of savings.

  
MORE Ways to Pay – BJ’s accepts cash, checks, My BJ’s Perks™Mastecard, Visa, Discover, American Express, MasterCard, EBT and debit cards. 

Organic Options – BJ’s carries more than 150 organic items in a variety of departments. 

There’s so much to choose from that the membership is worth every penny. I also forgot to add I would love a cake and maybe some flowers. 

Check out http://www.bjs.com for more info. Follow @bjswholesale on Twitter and Instagram. 

Disclosure: I am a BJ’s Blogger Ambassador. This post is a sponsored post. Opinions are mine 100% as always. 

  

Sara Lee Artesano Bread for #NationalGrilledCheeseDay and Recipes 

12 Apr

April is finally here and the trees are blooming. It is also known that April showers bring May flowers . Do you know what else April brings? It brings lots of grilled cheese sandwiches. April is National Grilled Cheese Month. 

I grew up on lots of grilled cheese sandwiches and my kids love them just as much as I do. There’s so many varieties of cheese to choose from and that goes for the bread as well. But for me I am very selective. I’ll try all types of cheeses but I love bread that can make my sandwich taste great and hold all that cheese that I pile on. 

Sara Lee has an amazing line of breads but their new line of Artesano bread goes above and beyond delicious. Sara Lee Artesano  Bread in stores now. Sliced thick with a mouthwatering soft texture and ringed with a golden crust, Sara Lee Artesano Bread has an Italian flavor profile with rich flavor and distinctly creamy character. The homemade taste is without artificial flavors, colors or high fructose corn syrup. It is an ideal substitute for any bakery-style bread in a favorite sandwich, or the perfect primary ingredient in recipes like paninis, French toast, bread pudding, strata and grilled cheese. Artesano has an average price of $2.99. 

 Below are some tips and techniques to hone your sandwich craft – essentially, the three “Bs” of the perfect grilled cheese:

Base — Like most iconic sandwich makers across the country would say, the bread you choose will make or break your masterpiece. Sara Lee’s new Artesano style bread is the perfect canvas for your grilled cheese creation. The hearty Italian slices will hold strong under the weight of the gooey cheese, but won’t overpower your fillings. It also crisps nicely on the outside, while the inside remains soft and fluffy for when you dig in.

Butter — If you’ve already committed to indulging in directly on the outside of the bread, rather than melting it in the pan first. This allows every corner of your Artesano bread to be coated, allowing for an even, golden sear edge- to-edge.

Blend — What you put inside your grilled cheese matters, and not all cheeses are created equal. Are you looking for a spicy, savory blend? Or how about a sweet and tangy? Whatever the combo, remember your cheese and other fillings need to play together nicely in the sandbox. Pick ingredients that pair well for that perfect balance on your palate. 

 I am so glad Sara Lee came out with this bread. I love eating it right out of the bag. It makes all of my sandwiches taste so good. I was asked to make grilled cheese sandwiches with this wonderful bread and you know I couldn’t turn down that offer. April 12, 2016 is National Grilled Cheese Day so I bring you 6 sandwiches for you to try or just drool over as you look at the pictures. I’m showing you the before, during and after. I enjoyed making these and can’t wait to come up with more recipes. 

1. Cheddar Medium 

 

   

  

  
2. Colby, Cream Cheese and Bacon Bits 

  
3. Havarti, Bacon, Guacamole and Peoper Jack

   
 4. Havarti. Colby, Pepper Jack on my Sandwich Press 

   
    

  
5. Red, Yellow,Orange, Green Peppers, Red Onion, Honey Glazed Turkey, Havarti and Pepper Jack Cheese

   
    
    
 6. This is my 4 stack Colby and Cheddar

   
    
 

For more Sara Lee recipes click on this link: http://saraleebread.tumblr.com/post/140405044581/aloha-pork-grilled-cheese-enjoy-the-tropical

Follow @saraleebread on Instagram and their website http://www.saraleebread.com

Let me know what you think of my creations. Which will you try? 

Disclosure: This post is not compensated. I was given product for review, create recipes and asked to participate in National Grilled Cheese Day. Opinions are mine 100% as always. 

This Season’s Hottest Snacking Accessory from Quaker and Giveaway 

8 Apr

Have you heard the news? Quaker has this spring’s hottest new accessory just for you. Want to know what it is? I’ll give you a hint. It can be used for breakfast or as a snack. Quaker’s NEW Breakfast Flats help get you where you need to go, wherever the day takes you. With whole grains, real fruits, nuts and seeds, these crispy bars are a snack you can feel good about eating.

   
   
Quaker and actress/style icon Jamie Chung team up to bring the delicious ingredients and convenience of new Quaker Breakfast Flats to busy breakfanistas looking to help satisfy their hunger. 

  
Quaker Breakfast Flats are available in three varieties: Cranberry Almond, Banana Honey Nut, and Golden Raisin Cinnamon. Each box of Breakfast Flats contains five portable packs of three crispy bars each with a convenient pull-out tray for a suggested retail price of $3.49.

  
Breakfast Flats help satisfy hunger, making them a snack that people can feel good about eating. Each serving contains three flats for less than 200 calories per pack and 18 grams of whole grains, offering a good source of fiber (7 grams of total fat per serving) with no artificial flavors or added colors.

Quaker sent me all three varieties and my family and I enjoyed them very much. They went to school, in my purse and as a late night snack when I’m craving sweets. 

*GIVEAWAY: 

You too can own and enjoy all the flavors of Breakfast Flats just like me. 

How to enter: Mandatory 

Leave a comment telling me what flavor you would like to try. 

*Follow and subscribe to my blog Five Little Words 

*Follow me on Instagram @nilimo

*Follow me on Twitter @nilimonicky

*Follow @Quaker on Twitter, Pinterest  and Instagram 

Bonus: Follow me on Pinterest @nilimo

*Open to US residents only 

Winner will be announced April 22nd on social media. Prize will be shipped from Quaker. Five Little Words is not responsible for shipping. 

For more info on Quaker visit http://www.QuakerOats.com

Disclosure: This is not a sponsored post. Opinions are mine 100% as always. Product was given to me to review and give my honest opinion.  



 

New Quaker SuperGrains Granola and Instant Oatmeal plus Giveaway 

8 Apr

I woke up this morning in a great mood and to keep that great mood going I decided to make a healthy breakfast with Quaker Real Medleys SuperGrains Blueberry Pecan Granola on top of my yogurt. I also took some along with me for the day as I ran errands. I must say these two flavors are perfect together. Kept me energized the whole day and I didn’t dare look at junk food. 

  
To Quaker, all whole grains are super in their own right, but oats are of course the original super grain. Quaker is excited to introduce new Quaker® Real Medleys® SuperGrains Granola and Quaker® SuperGrains Instant Hot Cereal — packed with the goodness of multiple grains for a delicious start to the day.
Quaker Real Medleys SuperGrains Granola- Every cluster of Quaker Real Medleys SuperGrains Granola contains a delicious blend of seven supergrains and seeds, along with sweet fruit pieces and crunchy nuts. With oats, wheat, flax, quinoa, amaranth, barley and sunflower seeds in every bag. 

• Flavors include: Cinnamon Apple Walnut and Blueberry Pecan

• Contains 28 grams of whole grains per serving 

• Available in grocery stores nationwide for a suggested retail price of $3.99 (11 oz. bag)

  
Quaker SuperGrains Instant Hot Cereal- Start your mornings with satisfying Quaker SuperGrains Instant Hot Cereal. Packed with a scrumptious blend of sits, barley, rye, flax and quinoa, Quaker SuperGrains Instant Hot Cereal is offered as a convenient instant oatmeal pouch. Enjoy on its own or top with your favorite fruits or nuts for a delicious breakfast or snack. 

• Flavors include: Honey Almond and Apples & Cinnamon 

• Contains 5 grams of fiber

• Available in grocery stores nationwide for a suggested retail price of $4.19 (per box, contains 6 pouches.

For more information visit: http://www.QuakerOats.com

@Quaker Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest. Facebook.com/Quaker

  
* GIVEAWAY:

As a valued member of the blogger network, Quaker presented me with an exclusive tasting opportunity of everything above. Quaker also wants to send one of my readers an exclusive kit containing Quaker Real Medleys SuperGrains Granola in two varieties: Cinnamon Apple Walnut and Blueberry Pecan and Quaker SuperGrains Instant Hot Cereal in two varieties: Honey Almond and Apples & Cinnamon Flavors. 



HOW TO ENTER:

Leave a comment telling me what flavor you want to try or how you would use your Granola or Oatmeal. 

*Must be following and subscribed to my blog Five Little Words 

*Follow @Quaker on Twitter and Instagram

*Follow me on Instagram @nilimo

*Follow me on Twitter @nilimonicky

Bonus: 

*Follow me on Pinterest @nilimo 

*Open to US residents only

Winner will be announced: April 22nd on social media. Quaker will ship prize to winner. Five Little Words is not responsible. 

Disclosure: This post is not compensated. Opinions are mine 100% as always. Product was given for my honest review. 

Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) Major Announcement

6 Apr

Repeat after me, “Finger licken good’

Who knows what famous franchise this phrase is attached to? You all should. Kentucky Fried Chicken better known as KFC has been a family favorite for a very long time. Every week my family enjoyed KFC and till this day we still do. 

I recently attended an event and a major announcement was made about KFC. Here’s what was said:

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – April 4, 2016 – In a major announcement today, Kentucky Fried Chicken® made a public recommitment to the standards set forth by founder Colonel Harland Sanders in 1952. The changes enable KFC to offer a taste guarantee today in all of its U.S. restaurants called the “Colonel Quality Taste Guarantee.” The announcement was made at an event in New York, led by KFC U.S. President Jason Marker.

“To everyone who grew up with the familiar taste of KFC and has turned away from us in recent years, you can come back again,” said Marker. “KFC is getting back to the way our founder made chicken – The Hard Way – the right way. We’re ensuring every KFC cook understands the Colonel’s once patented process that helped make KFC the world’s most famous chicken.” The changes – which the company is calling “Re-Colonelization” affect every one of the more than 4,200 U.S. KFC locations and include:  Chicken Mastery Certification – The food in every KFC restaurant is cooked by real cooks, freshly prepared in store every day. To help ensure consistent training across the country, managers and cooks underwent re-certification in KFC’s “Chicken Mastery” program, retraining them in the 25- minute process for prepping and cooking Original Recipe chicken. The process starts with quality chicken raised on U.S. farms, which is hand breaded and seasoned with the Colonel’s Secret Recipe of 11 herbs and spices and then pressure fried.

Colonel Quality Taste Guarantee – KFC stands behind the changes it has made, and to show its commitment to doing things The Hard Way has instituted the “Colonel Quality Taste Guarantee,” which promises customers will be satisfied or the restaurant will remake the portion of their the meal they didn’t love.

KFC kicked off its Re-Colonelization initiative by hosting 43 rallies across the country, with more than 97 percent of its restaurant general managers, followed by a national training event in each and every restaurant in the country – all in an effort to retrain every single KFC employee on cooking the world’s best chicken.

“This wasn’t a media stunt where our restaurants closed for a few hours. Over the past six months we have invested more than 100,000 hours retraining more than 20,000 employees in cooking and serving Kentucky Fried Chicken the way the Colonel intended,” said Marker. “And today is the day we’re ready to welcome you back.”

This is not the first step in KFC’s turnaround, which started in earnest last year with significant reinvestments in updated restaurants, increased marketing spend and new equipment. Specifically, KFC has updated kitchens with state-of-the-art equipment in 98 percent of its restaurants, set a bold goal of remodeling 3,000 restaurants over the next three years, and launched its new advertising campaign featuring a reintroduction of the Colonel.

Re-Colonelization continues KFC’s journey to becoming no. 1 on taste by the end of 2017.

I do appreciate KFC still being around and continuing to keep everyone coming back for more. I do wish they would bring back the Chicken Littles, those were so good. I do miss those but as long as there’s chicken and biscuits I’m good.  

    
    
I enjoyed attending the event and learning how the chicken is made with Chef Bob Das and actress @RachelDratch. I might not have the secret tripe but seeing the process was fine for me. The best part was being served lunch. The chicken just kept coming. I also enjoyed taking a picture with the original suit that Colonel Sanders wore. Grease stains and everything it was the real deal.  

 
  
  
I’m probably bringing home a bucket of chicken tonight because I’m craving some at this exact moment. 

Disclosure: I was invited to the event. Opinions are mine 100% as always. Swag was given. 

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