While sandwiches have reigned superior on many a family’s lunch menu, you may find that a bit of variety is just what is needed to give your child an enthusiasm for nourishing his or her body. School is hard work and kids need… Read More
list of patriotic foods for the fourth of july
June 29, 2010 By 3 Comments
I love summer food. I especially love it when it is cooked/prepared outdoors. The Fourth of July is a great excuse to eat your old grilled favorites (hamburgers and hot dogs) or to try something new. With summer gardens ready to harvest, a… Read More
list of favorite cookout foods for memorial day
May 21, 2010 By 1 Comment
Summer means more of the outdoors, including food preparation and enjoyment. Most Memorial Day plans involve a cookout of some kind. It might be on an open fire or over a hot grill, but will likely include some traditional favorites. To make this… Read More
list of foods that say “i love you” this valentine’s day
February 9, 2010 By 3 Comments
“The way to a man’s heart is through his stomach.” Valentine’s Day is nearly here and whether you are preparing a meal for your one true love or for your whole family, one thing is for sure – a thoughtfully prepared meal is… Read More
list of my family’s favorite soups/stews
November 8, 2009 By 5 Comments
We are definitely a soup family. The majority of our favorite meals are soups. And why shouldn’t they be? Soups tend to be not only easier to prepare (just throw it all in one pot), but healthier (nothing fried here). Soup brings comfort… Read More
list of tools for easy meal planning
October 15, 2009 By 1 Comment
Meal planning is one of my favorite things. I love the satisfaction I get from the “known.” I don’t enjoy 4 pm when I have no idea what to make for dinner and my children are hungry and I’m tired from a long… Read More
list of theme nights for easy meal planning
September 7, 2009 By 6 Comments
Meal planning week after week and month after month can be a monotonous task. Planning meals is important for the benefit of grocery shopping and for some peace of mind when it comes time to feeding a family. One method I’ve begun to… Read More
list of uses for an ice cream cone
September 22, 2008 By 8 Comments
I’ve always been a sugar-cone-kind-of-girl, but recently I’ve discovered new reasons to love the plain-old, regular cones. They are flat-bottomed so they are easy to set down without making a mess. They are portable – the perfect size for little hands. They are… Read More
list of foods to include in "crunchy plate" night
August 23, 2008 By 4 Comments
Some nights, it is nice to take a break from cooking. This would be a good time to provide your family with a healthy meal that can be assembled in a few minutes, has little cleanup, and teaches even the little ones that… Read More
list of ways to enjoy cooking at home more
July 22, 2008 By 1 Comment
Guest Blogger – Elliott Kim A quick and easy meal doesn’t have to mean, “pierce film to vent. rotate once during heating.” If you make Hamburger Helper often enough to skip reading the instructions, we have a problem. Step 1 is to take… Read More
