Farmer’s Market Fresh: Roasted Cauliflower Cheddar Soup
In case it wasn’t on your radar (what?!), today is National Grilled Cheese Day. I’d bet my money that most of you didn’t even know such a day existed, let alone when it actually fell. None-the-less,...
View ArticleKids in the Kitchen: Sweet Potato Biscuits
I don’t make too many fancy recipes, but this one tops the list of family favorites. Because I can make it in advance (i.e. on the weekends) and pull the biscuits out of the freezer when we need them,...
View ArticleWhole Wheat Blueberry Banana Muffins
I know, I know. Just the other day I griped about all the added sugar in our food. I mentioned how I liked the Year of No Sugar book and recommended you read it. Now today, I’m touting a banana...
View ArticleWhole Wheat Banana Spice Pancakes
Occasionally on weekends, I treat the boys to (essentially) dessert for breakfast. They love pancakes! Really, who doesn’t love cakey-goodness covered in sweet maple syrup?! Recently, we opted for a...
View ArticleSporting Game Day Style | Simple Snacks
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. And I’m not exactly sure how willing I am to share the chocolate covered pretzels either…...
View ArticlePumpkin Donuts ~ The Perfect Christmas Morning Treat
If you don’t have a busy Sunday, I’d suggest you make these for breakfast stat. They are seriously amazing. A couple of weeks ago, I made these pumpkin donuts topped with cinnamon and sugar and all...
View ArticleSweet Indulgence ~ Simple Holiday Treat
Merry Christmas! I’m certainly not at work today and hope you’re spending some time with family and friends as well. My family lives all over the country and we make an effort to all be home for...
View ArticlePerfect Homemade Chocolate & Caramel Brownies
If only someone had told me long ago how easy homemade caramel is to make (and how much better it tastes than the processed “replacements”), I would have made boatloads of this stuff by now. I’m, by...
View ArticleHow To: Safely Teach Your Toddler To Chop Vegetables
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #YesYouCan #CollectiveBias Growing up, my dad always joked that the reason you have kids is so...
View ArticleKids in the Kitchen ~ Orange Poundcake with Pomegranate Glaze
When it comes to dessert, I pretty much consider it a waste of time and calories if it doesn’t involve chocolate. And M is no different. But in the middle of winter and with a fridge full of citrus,...
View ArticleSo Kind! You Bought an Extra Box of Thin Mints
How often do you walk past the little Girl Scouts selling cookies outside the grocery store and feel like maybe, just maybe, you should buy a box? They’re only available for a short period of time...
View ArticleHow To: Master Gourmet French Toast Without a Fuss
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser, Colgate-Palmolive. All opinions are mine alone. #FusionClean #CollectiveBias Do most of your mornings feel a bit like a mad...
View ArticleWhite Chocolate Blueberry Cereal Clusters | Kids in the Kitchen
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #CerealAnytime #CollectiveBias Since when does cereal have to be eaten in the morning? Who made...
View ArticleMaster Simple Meals Now: 100 Days of Real Food
Need a better, easier, quicker solution to meal planning? Check out these tips along with this cookbook full of real food recipes perfect for families. Is family meal planning not one of the most...
View ArticleApple & Butternut Squash Muffins
Looking for a healthier, real food breakfast option to make mornings easier? Try these apple and butternut squash muffins that are low in added sugar and perfect for fall. We still have that stash of...
View ArticleTeacher Gift: You’re Worth A (Pepper)Mint To Me
Looking for a last minute holiday gift for teachers, neighbors or friends? These festive snacks are simple to make and can even be prepared with help from little ones. Read on for more about the...
View ArticleFrom College Meal Plan to Cooking Solo
Each year in my family, my four sisters and I, along with our significant others, draw names to exchange gifts. We each buy a gift for one other person in the group. This year, I drew my youngest...
View ArticlePerfectly Simple Homemade Marshmallows & Hot Chocolate
If you like marshmallows and are a fan of a little dose of serious sugar or love a good cup of hot chocolate, this perfectly simple homemade marshmallow recipe might be right up your alley. I have a...
View ArticleYou Make My Heart Melt Homemade Ice Cream Sandwiches
How about a fun and slightly special treat you can share with the ones you love on Valentine’s Day but won’t break the bank or stress you out? Try You Make My Heart Melt Homemade Ice Cream Sandwiches....
View ArticleOne Easy Way To Fight Food Waste With Your Freezer
One of the easiest ways to limit food waste is to freeze produce just before it goes bad and turn it into a smoothie when you’re ready for a cool, sweet treat. Why didn’t I think of that before?! Some...
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