Something about eating anywhere but the kitchen table makes food seem so exotic to my kids. They frequently beg for picnics during the summer, and I like to say yes just to watch them clap.
Posted 08/02/10 1:46 am EDT | Just For Fun
Topicsbungalow, Cook, cooking, fresh food, outdoor eating, park, Picnic, picnic basket, picnic blanket, pool, scout, summer
Something about eating anywhere but the kitchen table makes food seem so exotic to my kids. They frequently beg for picnics during the summer, and I like to say yes just to watch them clap.
Posted 06/05/10 1:26 am EDT | Digital
Topicsbusy moms, cooking, iPhone apps
I have to confess. Today I did something that I swore to myself I would never do, I cooked hot dogs for dinner. Don’t get me wrong it’s not that my kids have never had a hot dog, but I have never physically cooked or prepared one for them. To be honest I had to ask my husband how to do it.
Growing up I had my share of hot dogs and once I was old enough to understand the ingredients and how they were made I vowed to never eat one again. And I also promised myself when I have children I would never cook them for my children. Today I broke that promise and I’m feeling guilty.
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Posted 10/28/09 4:17 pm EDT | Parenting
Topicscooking, eating habits, kids, picky eaters
The following is an excerpt from my upcoming eBook, The Picky Eater’s Cookbook. Living in New York State, apple season is a wonderful time of year that makes autumn the official start of baking season. One of my favorite apple recipes is apple bread. I will fully admit to eating half a loaf in one sitting, and sending the other half to work with my husband so I can’t eat the whole thing at once.
Posted 10/01/09 12:17 am EDT | Steals And Deals
Topicscooking, frugal recipe, spaghetti squash
Spaghetti squash is another cheap, healthy meal. Fall is a squash season so you can buy squash for under $0.70 a pound, which is usually cheaper than store bought spaghetti noodles. Squash is really good for you too. It is low in saturated fat, and cholesterol. It is also a good source of...
Posted 09/08/09 12:32 pm EDT | Steals And Deals
Topicscooking, menu planning, saving money, stockpiling
Welcome to Part 4 of my Menu Planning 101 series. This series is designed to get you in the kitchen, start planning, and help feed your family delicious home cooked meals they will enjoy.
credit: Catalin Stratila
Posted 08/21/09 7:00 pm EDT | Parenting
Topicscooking, eating habits, family, family meal time, healthy eating, home cooked dinner, junk food, kids, nutrition
I’m not the healthiest eater. In fact, I’m a closet junk food eater. Meaning, when the kids aren’t looking, I’m pigging out. That means sneaking bites of Ben and Jerry’s out of the freezer when they aren’t looking or buying salty potato chips and waiting until they are in bed to eat them.