Healthifying My Life Update
Posted on January 29, 2010 - Filed Under Thoughts | 3 Comments
This week, I was featured on MomTrends as part of the site’s Fit Mom series. When I received the email from Nicole Feliciano, who writes MomTrends, that my profile was up, I was a little giddy. Not only did Nicole say some nice things, but it was an amazing feeling to show off my successful [...]
Read More..>>Honeybell Orange Rosemary Vinaigrette Recipe
Posted on January 28, 2010 - Filed Under Recipes, dressing, salad | 3 Comments
I miss summertime. We’ve had a taste of warmer weather (notice I didn’t actually say warm) lately, and it was starting to spoil me. My thoughts have drifted to all the things that my little family will do this summer: growing our food, making weekly trips to the farmers’ market, heading to the beach. And [...]
Read More..>>Whole Wheat Applesauce Graham Muffins with Streusel Topping Recipe
Posted on January 27, 2010 - Filed Under Bread, Breakfasts, Recipes | 1 Comment
It’s not unusual for breakfast in my house to be buttered cinnamon raisin toast and a banana or yogurt. Most days during the week, I like to keep things really, really simple. The kids have school, I have work … we just don’t have time to fuss with complicated breakfasts.
But sometimes I like to surprise [...]
A Glimpse into My Pantry and My Top 10 Pantry Items
Posted on January 27, 2010 - Filed Under Blog news | 4 Comments
When it comes to kitchens, I have to admit that I am bit of a voyeur. I love seeing what other people conceal behind pantry doors. Seriously, I can’t help it, the allure of spices and non-perishables leaves me oh so curious. Paprika, cinnamon and sugar, oh my! But don’t get me wrong: I would [...]
Read More..>>Cooking with Kids: Dealing with Failure
Posted on January 25, 2010 - Filed Under cooking with kids | 8 Comments
When I saw the recipe for Glazed Peanut Butter Fudge Cupcakes, I knew it would be our next Cooking with Kids creation. I showed it to Paige, Will and then Shawn. We couldn’t wait to try it. They looked mouthwatering. The recipe comes from Food For Thought From Parents to Children, a cookbook put out [...]
Read More..>>5 Healthy Things For Your Family To Do This Weekend
Posted on January 22, 2010 - Filed Under Raising Healthy Kids | 7 Comments
If you made a New Year’s resolution to be healthier this year, now is a critical time … or so says the barrage of emails I have been receiving. Apparently, this is the time when people start abandoning those healthy vows and going back to their old ways.
I haven’t given up yet. Have you? I’ve [...]
Marshmallow Fudge Recipe
Posted on January 21, 2010 - Filed Under Recipes, dessert | 10 Comments
Over the weekend, I was busy testing recipes, photographing and preparing for all the work assignments I have due this week. Among the things I had to make was this marshmallow fudge for a post I wrote for Tablespoon. (Psst! Head over there to find out how I started making this in the first place!) [...]
Read More..>>Garlic, Basil and Parmesan Quinoa Recipe
Posted on January 20, 2010 - Filed Under Recipes, quick and easy, raves, side dishes | 11 Comments
Meet quinoa. It’s a good-for-you “grain” (I’ll tell you why that is in quotes shortly) that looks and behaves similarly to couscous … though the two are not related. It can be used in place of rice or couscous for whatever you might be making.
But what is it? Well, it’s natural — not processed or [...]
Family Favorite: Beef Stew Recipe
Posted on January 19, 2010 - Filed Under Budget Eating, Healthy Cooking, Healthy Eating, Recipes, soup | 6 Comments
Pretty much everyone who knows my family knows that my husband Shawn hates onions … or at least he says he does. The truth? He doesn’t like the texture of onions, but he does appreciate the flavor that a sweet onion can add to a dish. Don’t tell him I told you though, he’s very [...]
Read More..>>Cooking with Kids: Strawberry-Infused Chocolate Chip Snack Cake
Posted on January 18, 2010 - Filed Under Recipes, cooking with kids, dessert | 2 Comments
Will has an apron with a rocket ship on it. When it comes time to start cooking, he requests it and orders reminds me to get one of my aprons out too. Then he asks where to go. Sometimes, when whatever we are making requires a lot of measuring and stirring, we set up at [...]
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