How many times have you been in a rush to prepare dinner and settled for something less-than-stellar, both nutrition-wise and taste-wise? We’ve all been there; we’re busy people and sometimes there just aren’t enough hours in the day to be able to prepare a healthy, home-cooked meal every night of the week. Luckily, companies like […]
Eat Like a Kid Again! Back to School Recipes for All Ages
The back-to-school commercials are out in full force and even if you don’t have kids of your own, it’s hard to avoid the fact that it’s that time of year again. But for those of us who aren’t in school and don’t have school-age children, why exactly should we care that school is starting back […]
Guest Post: 7+ Ways to Dress Up Boxed Macaroni and Cheese
Giveaway: The Cleaner Plate Club Cookbook
Calling all Moms and parents… you must check out our latest giveaway this week! The Cleaner Plate Club Cookbook, created by busy moms Beth Bader and Ali Benjamin, is a wonderful and helpful cookbook that I really think every mother should have. We are giving a way a copy of this awesome cookbook to one […]
Fun Treats for Christmas: How to Make Reindeer Poop
I’ll bet you never thought you would want to know how to make reindeer poop, right? Well, if you have mischievous children, you are probably well versed in the concept. I know, it sounds awful, but reindeer poop is just one in a long list of fun treats for Christmas. From about Thanksgiving on through […]
Guest Post: Set The Perfect Autumn Mood With Halloween Recipes and Fun.
Halloween is such a great time to gather friends and family together for food and fun. The weather is crisp, the sun starts to set earlier, and the leaves crunch underfoot. It’s the perfect atmosphere to steam up those kitchen windows with a simmering pot of soup or stew, or a cauldron of mulled cider. […]
Food Memories – Eggs in a Frame
I was a Boy Scout in the early 1970’s in South Carolina. Went camping in the Francis Marion National Forest, hiked the Swamp Fox Trail, and learned to cook small meals in a single pan over the campfire. The one I remember most was the Egg in a Frame. The Troop Leader impressed us by […]
Cooking with Kids: How to Make a Tartufo Dessert Recipe – Part 2
If you are a regular reader of this blog, then you saw part 1 of today’s story, Cooking with Kids: How to Make a Tartufo Dessert Recipe, yesterday. Everyone in my house loves chocolate dessert recipes, and we made this one into an Oreo cookie recipe. Yum! The recipe continues… So, the ice cream balls […]
Cooking with Kids: How to Make a Tartufo Dessert Recipe – Part 1
Cooking with kids can really change the way you look at cooking. It’s such fun to see things through their eyes and to experience it with them, and making delicious chocolate dessert recipes is no exception! My 3 1/2-year-old son and I have been fortunate enough to be the ones to review one of the […]
Cooking for Mom: The Best Mother’s Day Recipes
Most moms I know proclaim to not want or need anything for Mother’s Day from their children (or parents, spouse, friends, etc.), but can you really not do anything to celebrate your wonderful mom? Of course, you have to do something…why not cook for her? Cooking for Mom is something fun for Dad to do […]
