My Mom Deserves The Best

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Moms are our true gift in life. To me, my mother, has been my rock. You see, we came to the US in 1995 from Cuba. As an immigrant family, we had it hard, very hard. Then my parents divorced when I was teenager and boy did it become even harder. Through it all, my mom has been there and this holiday season, I want to make her feel extra special by getting her an amazing gift that she totally deserves.

My mom is really hard to shop for. Whenever I ask her what I can gift her, her reply is "Nothing." In her world, my sister, me and my kids are the greatest gifts she could have ever gotten, even if we do annoy her to no end!

My mom and my daughter (her first-grandchild)

Her not wanting anything will never stop me from showing up with a gift. In past years, I have gotten her purses, gift cards and perfumes. Now, I am not a big holiday shopper. I cannot stand wandering around stores aimlessly looking for a gift. I research beforehand, I drive to the store, go directly to the gift I want to purchase, I purchase it and leave. Honestly, I think this is how most guys shop. This year, I have decided that I will gift my mom with something really special and sophisticated: an Anne Klein watch set!

Now, this is a nice gift! This is definitely beautiful jewelry without a hefty price tag. The Anne Klein box sets feature a great dress watch and 2-3 coordinating bracelets. The watch and bracelets can be worn together for an on-trend stackable look that my mom is going to love!!

Anne Klein box sets come in  a jewelry style box making them easy to wrap (just add a bow) and easy to gift!! I can't wait to see her face Christmas Eve when I show up with her fancy gift! It's about time my mom has good things!

Mothers are angels on Earth! I love you Mom. I love you for who you are and for everything you do for me and my family!

Anne Klein box sets are available at Dillard's!

Be sure to check out all the Anne Klein box sets available at Dillard's. Which one would you purchase for your mom?

Easy Appetizer: Sicilian Pizza Fries

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The holiday season is here which means that holiday parties are in full swing! My family and I will usually host one or two events during the holiday season and at every one of those events you will fin d the easiest appetizer ever: Sicilian Pizza Fries!

Never heard of pizza fries? Well you are in luck because today, I am going to show you how easy they are to put together. First, you need Sicilian pizza. My choice: CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN® Crispy Thin Crust Oven Ready Pizza Sicilian!

This pizza is awesome for pizza fries because of the crispy crust and the extra flavorful kick from the spicy ham! Follow package instructions for cooking (preheat oven to 400 degrees and then bake in center rack for about 18 minutes!)

SICILIAN PIZZA FRIES

Serves 5-6

Ingredients:

1-California Pizza Kitchen Sicilian Pizza

1 cup ranch dressing

1 cup marinara sauce

Directions:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees

Bake pizza in center rack for about 18 minutes.

Remove from oven and let cool.

Slice and serve

Doesn't this look like it's sent from above? Look at all those toppings.

I am your typical guy and do not like to complicate my life anymore than what it already is. Simple is key for me so when asked to create an appetizer, you know it's going to be easy. After your pizza is baked to perfection, let it cool for about 5 minutes and then slice it. First, you slice it vertically in 6 sections and then cut those 6 section in half. Assemble on a festive plate, add ranch and marinara in small containers as dips and serve!

It really doesn't get any easier than that. Oh and it also looks fancy which is a plus! If you want to continue with an Italian theme for your event, I recommend picking up some STOUFFERS® Large Family Size Lasagnas and other NESTLE® to serve. Holidays are all about spending time with loved ones, not being trapped in the kitchen!

Do you have an easy go-to appetizer that you prepare for holiday gatherings?