From a big family brunch to a quick phone call — no matter how you’re celebrating mom on Sunday, the goal on Mother’s Day is simple — to say thank you. That’s what the Pillsbury team had in mind when they created the “Mom, you make things better” video. “We thought of our own mothers [...]
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» Pillsbury Doughboy giggles for GEICO
Baking and auto insurance? Those two worlds come together with an appearance by the Pillsbury Doughboy in a new commercial from GEICO, as part of its “Happier than…” series of ads. The theme of the Doughboy spot is that consumers who switch their auto insurance to GEICO will be “happier than the Pillsbury Doughboy on [...]
» Make your spring holiday celebrations delicious
The sun is shining, the flowers are sprouting, we’re in the midst of Passover and Easter is coming. There’s so much to celebrate and the General Mills family of websites want to help make your celebration feasts delicious. Passover Apple Muffins – BettyCrocker.com Finely broken matzoh replaces the flour in these moist and lightly sweet [...]
» Ever wonder who runs the Pillsbury Bake-Off?
The Pillsbury Bake-Off Contest is an institution that’s been around for decades. But have you ever wondered who runs the event and all the fun and food that go along with it? Hint: It’s not the Doughboy! Shera Balgobin is the latest Pillsbury Bake-Off manager — taking over for long-time manager Onju Sturlaugson — and she’s ready [...]
» Spring forward with new Pillsbury Lookbook
Cookies topped with jelly beans, delicious egg bakes, doughnut hole pops, monkey bread with jalapeños… hungry yet? The new Spring 2013 Lookbook from Pillsbury is loaded with recipes for the holidays and other get-togethers in the next few weeks. This latest Lookbook is the third that Pillsbury has produced. We profiled the Holiday 2012 Lookbook [...]
» A twist on traditional Irish foods for St. Patrick’s Day
No matter what your heritage, the luck of the Irish is with us all on St. Patrick’s Day. Whether you’re celebrating with the wearin’ o’ the green or wishing on a four-leaf clover for a full dinner, the General Mills family of websites feature delicious twists on traditional Irish cuisine that everyone will love. Irish [...]
» General Mills Cereals – Outside the bowl
Today is National Cereal Day! While one of America’s favorite breakfasts is still a big bowl of cereal with milk, there are so many ways to enjoy your cereal outside the bowl. Here are some sweet cereal ideas from the General Mills family of websites. Blueberry Breakfast Cereal Bread – LiveBetterAmerica.com Start your day with [...]
» Glamorous sips and snacks to serve at your awards show bash
Hollywood’s biggest night, the Academy Awards, will be this Sunday. Here are a few red carpet recipes from the General Mills family of websites to help you celebrate in style. Margarita Shrimp Cocktail – LiveBetterAmerica.com Old school meets modern flavor with this light and refreshing shrimp cocktail with a kick! “The Geraldine” – Cranberry-Orange Strawberry [...]
» Celebrate Valentine’s Day with these tasty treats
Whether your February 14 will be a celebration of love for your family or will involve a romantic meal for two, make it an opportunity to enjoy some Valentine’s Day sweets and treats from the General Mills family of websites. Blueberry Pancake Hearts – LiveBetterAmerica.com Greet the day with these adorable heart-shaped pancakes that are [...]
» Ultimate Snackadium puts on a super show
To inspire passionate football fans and game day party hosts, Pillsbury unveiled the Ultimate Snackadium during the Taste of the NFL’s “Party with a Purpose” this past weekend in New Orleans. I was there to see more than 3,000 guests gaze at the 7-foot-by-10-foot appetizer stadium, which included an edible field, players, end zones, and [...]
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