At Home with Vicki Bensinger

Thank you to those who helped make Lisa & Mike’s Wedding Day so special!

I never get tired of this view - Breckenridge, Colorado

https://knowridge.com/2025/02/even-small-amounts-of-licorice-can-harm-your-blood-pressure/

Even small amounts of this snack can harm your blood pressure, study finds Even small amounts of licorice can harm your blood pressure

The sunrise this morning in CA that I captured on CNN TV. So scary. To all my family and friends in LA please stay safe and out of harms way.

I saw this on Instagram and thought it was so darling. Who says we can’t treat our furry friends to a special meal sometimes? Well this one is incredible. Check it out:

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DD8qNwSR7Fc/?igsh=MW5ybndhMmdmaG91aQ==

Making Bark Wellington our annual tradition ♥️🎄 @gordongram Stay for dessert! The Barkgundy 🍷 is made of blackberry water.

Congratulations to my WONDERFUL daughter Lisa on her engagement. We are so excited for the 2 of you and look forward to welcoming Mike into our family.

https://www.tyla.com/life/food-and-drink-/chemical-breakfast-toast-heart-attack-459580-20241213

Warning issued as chemical found in popular breakfast food could trigger heart attack or stroke A team of Spanish researchers have issued a serious warning as a chemical found in a popular breakfast food could trigger a heart attack or stroke.

I hope everyone had a HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Every year on Thanksgiving it always disappoints me that the gravy is warm or cool instead of hot when I go to pour it on my food. So last year I used my Yeti tumbler and it did a great job. That said it wasn’t made for pouring. So I contacted and asked if they would make a gravy boat. They did even better - they made a ceramic lined pitcher in 2 sizes. One 34oz and the other 64oz, both with locking lids and a spout that opens and closes, perfect for pouring.
https://www.yeti.com/drinkware/barware/21071502886.html

When I made my gravy last night for Thanksgiving I poured it into my 34oz pitcher. It was so amazing when everyone poured the gravy out onto the turkey and mashed potatoes - it was piping hot!!!

Numerous guests said they would be putting that on their holiday list to give as well as receive. The yeti pitcher was a game changer. Ideal for keeping both hot and cold beverages the temperature desired for hours. Thanks for listening to this customers comments last year.

If you’re still looking for a unique and very useful holiday gift to give or receive I highly recommend the . I love mine. (I am not being compensated for this review. Just very excited to share).

I hope everyone had a HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

If you live in St Louis and aren’t up for cooking this holiday or going out, check out what Gerard Crafts will cook up for 10+more of your family and friends or office party:

https://www.instagram.com/p/DCy-QuBO_df/?igsh=MTIxd2lraDd6NTE4aA==

🚨Your holiday family/office parties just got a whole lot easier! Read below ⬇️ • Exciting news! @poranostl now offers online ordering for carryout catering! Conveniently cater your office lunch or a family gathering with our build-your-own bowls & salads. Box Lunches Also Available! Minimum order of 10. Each box lunch includes a bowl, a cookie, and a ½ order of focaccia. Choose from the following Signature Bowls for your box lunches:     •    Simple Bowl     •    Neapolitan Bowl     •    Alfredo Bowl     •    The Classic     •    Veggie Lovers     •    Mediterranean     •    Italian Chicken     •    Chopped Chicken Salad     •    Veggie Salad     •    Chicken Caesar Salad     •    The Suzie Our signature bowls and salads and available in 1/2 and full pans. 1/2 pans feed 8-10 and full pans feed 16-20. Choose a Signature Bowl:     •    Simple Bowl     •    Neapolitan Bowl     •    Alfredo Bowl     •    The Classic     •    Veggie Lovers     •    Mediterranean Pick Your Base: House-Made Pasta, Gluten-Free Pasta, Farro, Italian Rice, or Romaine & Kale Salad Change or add Protein & Veggies: Slow-Roasted Pork, Beef Meatballs, Grilled Chicken, Spicy Tofu, and Seasonal Veggies. Change or add a sauce or dressing: Pumpkin Seed Pesto (Nut-Free), Smoky Sunday Sugo (Smoked Pork), Red Sauce, Roasted Red Pepper, Alfredo and Pepper , Garlic and Chili Oil, Olive Oil, Butter, Creamy Anchovy, Italian Vinaigrette, and Red Wine Vinaigrette. Add Additional Toppings: (Extra Toppings +$.50 Each) Crispy Garlic, Sweet Peppers, Pecorino Cheese, Parmesan Cheese, Mozzarella Cheese, Giardiniera, Fresh Herbs, Toasted Almonds, Green Olives, Bread Crumbs, Spicy Honey Don’t forget the salad!  Choose from:     •    Chopped Chicken     •    The Suzie Salad     •    Chicken Caesar     •    Side Salad Easy Ordering: Visit EatPorano.com or tap the link in our bio! We kindly request orders to be placed 24 hours in advance.

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In case you haven’t seen this new addition to St Louis:

I recently visited the all new Expat BBQ at the City Foundry. The place is HUGE! Imagine if an American chef cooked barbeque in different countries around the world, adapting their recipes to utilize local spices and ingredients, that’s Expat. I tried so many dishes while speaking with @gerardfcraft on a future episode of @opecastthepod that many of them didn’t make into my phone but will be featured on the pod. They have an assortment of beverages from the Dining Room bar which focuses on a cocktail and global beer-forward menu with similar drink options available at the Terrace bar. On a personal note, my wife and I love Dia’s Cheese Bread! We used to visit Cinderhouse just for it. We’re excited that we can now enjoy it more often. You’re definitely going to want to check them out! 📍 3730 Foundry Way Podcast 📸: @filmsbydante ⚜️ #BradENSTL #opecast #opecastthepod #stl #stlouis #bbq #foodporn #fyp #explore