food

We are always looking for new recipes to enjoy with the kids. During a recent interview with Goya Executive Chef, Fernando Desa we learned some tips on how to cook some new healthy and inexpensive recipes incorporating Goya as well as an insight into food trends. One of our ...read more

While I am so excited to have a more relaxed schedule during the summer, it also means staying active with the kids and making our lunches on-the-go both healthy and fun for the girls. Lisa Drayer, M.A., R.D. also knows how hard it can be to get kids interested in healthy ...read more

Being that it's National Strawberry Month and strawberry season is in full effect, we thought it would be a great time to share some of our favorite strawberry recipes. I, for one, am willing to try strawberry ANYTHING and with so many delicious recipes to choose from I am going ...read more

Peanut butter. Love it or hate it (and I find that people usually fall into one boat or the other!), you can't deny that it's a convenient option. Creamy, crunchy, or whipped, it's got texture, flavor, and, best of all, protein! Paired with its BFF jelly or its other pal, ...read more

Happy Waffle Iron Day! You ARE celebrating, right? If you're old-school like me, you've probably only ever made waffles in your waffle iron, but oh, OH there is so much more you can waffle! Have you hopped on this trend yet? There are even whole cookbooks and websites devoted to ...read more

Slow down! That's what Thanksgiving shouts to me loud and clear. My favorite holiday is about opening my home and my heart to family and joy. Like everyone else, we've got calendars packed with activities, jobs, volunteer commitments and schoolwork. It's easy to lose sight of ...read more

Every day there is either a battle when I want to introduce a new food to my older daughter, excitement over eating her favorite food (pasta) or boredom (by me) from making essentially the same thing from week-to-week. Recipe books, blogs and making recipes up as I go has helped ...read more

If I had to pick my favorite food group, it would be coffee. What? That's not a food group? It is in my world. Haha! I live for my daily cups o' Joe and love coffee so much, I'm always trying new ways to brew, cook with and enjoy it. And I particularly love a nice coffee flavored ...read more

With the holidays just around the corner and we're thrilled to share a perfect dessert recipe for your family's celebration. Try this: Chocolate Mousse with Pear Chips. It's a play on a classic recipe dressed up with a little flair. It's a great "make-ahead" dessert that will ...read more

Our family runs on smoothies. The whir of a blender is our morning serenade. With a house full of athletes, we need a blender that can keep up with us. I'm thrilled to say we found the best portable blender for smoothies--you've got to check out the BlendJet 2. Related: Brain ...read more

This week you're likely to let the kids indulge a bit on sweets. And guess what? More holidays are coming. The kids want sweets. Moms want the kids to eat well-balanced meals with plenty of nutrition. I rely on easy recipes that are ready in a flash with wholesome ingredients ...read more

Fall is simply the best time of year for family adventures. When you live in New England, nature simply beckons you outdoors. Life was simpler when the girls were little, we had wide open calendars and outdoor adventures were easier to execute. But now with school plays, cross ...read more

The Rockies are calling, people. I was lucky enough to visit Estes Park, Colorado and get the star treatment as I toured the park with the pros. I had never been to the Rocky Mountains before and from a first-timer's perspective, the wonderment and adventure one achieves whilst ...read more

When you think of fall, you naturally think of pumpkins, right? Sure, they are fun to carve and make a festive decoration, but pumpkins are also extremely healthy for your body, inside and out. Rethink this orange fruit (yes, fruit) and consider these five healthy uses for ...read more

If there's one thing we consume a lot of in my house, it's pizza! My kids are the pickiest eaters ever, and it's one of the few self-contained meals we can actually all enjoy together as a family. And, you know, it's got the essentials: protein, carbs, and, um, vegetables (tomato ...read more

It's blueberry picking time. And while most blueberry recipes revolve around baked goods, we've got something different to share. First, a few sentences singing the praises of this lovely fruit. Blueberries are high in antioxidants, improve memory function and reduce the effects ...read more

When Panera first started popping up in New York City, I was beyond thrilled. My favorite suburban lunch spot was now accessible to me in my beloved city. Whoo hoo! Now I can eat Panera pretty much whenever I want with the new line of take-home soups, pastas, breads, salad ...read more

I know the kids will be back to school in no time flat and, thus, we moms will be back to our busy routines. I'm holding on to the last bit of summer with both hands! I plan on squeezing out at least a little more magic out of the next few weeks...and that means the hubs and I ...read more

Kids are bottomless pits... or so I'm told. My kids could pass on significant meals all day in lieu of snacks, snacks, and more snack. Salty eats, sweet treats, crunchy munchies, and ooey-gooey chewies, they don't discriminate. When it comes to snack time hacks for toddlers, ...read more

I'm pretty sure my family could sustain exclusively on watermelon and corn on the cob during the summer months. Of course, we eat a lot of other things too, but suffice to say, we go through a lot of melons and ears! Even my four year old, the pickiest eater on the planet, can ...read more

Even though I'm generally not in a rush on the weekend, I still find that I am challenged in what to make the kids. I recently tried something that have received rave reviews from the kids with these scrumptious Frozen Blueberry Breakfast Bars. They are a definite crowd pleaser ...read more

With the big game coming up, I though now would be a great time to share some delicious Super Bowl party ready fare that's easy to whip up in a flash. Now keep in mind, you don't actually have to invite a slew of people over to have a Super Bowl Party. You can simply put together ...read more

Whether you're a college football fan or you're crazy for the pros, odds are your weekend is filled with cheering on your favorite team. I know mine certainly is. I'm a Gator girl through and through and the fact that my Florida Gators are bringing their A game this season makes ...read more

I just love how magical summer is...I really do! The lazy days...the barbecues...the getaways. It's tough to beat summer's charm right? That being said, it still can't quite equal fall in my book. I'm an Autumn girl through and through...and pumpkins have a lot to do with my love ...read more

With Thanksgiving two weeks away, we are excited to share some delicious menu ideas from Catherine McCord, founder of the family friendly culinary site, Weelicious.com, with some delightful, healthy (and quick) holiday recipes that take traditional Thanksgiving classics and amp ...read more

We are so excited about Thanksgiving as a way to slow down, spend time with our families, and of course, enjoy some delicious food. If you are serving Thanksgiving dinner, though you will probably find that everything from the food to the wine costs a lot of money. To help us ...read more

While the weather is sublime, we implore you to plan one last summer date night before it's too late. We've whipped up a stress-free crab feast that brings sweet sips and seafood together.  Related: Cheap and fun summer date night idea Ordering a Seafood Feast from Goldbelly How ...read more

This easy egg recipe was born out of the quarantine. On weekends we try to make things a little more festive and fun. That means breaking out some new recipes and savoring the slower pace of this new normal. Related: The best overnight French toast recipe Easy Breakfast Recipe ...read more

The weather is finally getting warmer and that means one thing - Easter is almost here! With baskets, bunnies and bonnets galore, Easter is a wonderful time to celebrate family and enjoy the beautiful spring weather. With a simple Easter tablescape and fun Easter basket goodies ...read more

Whether you're in it for the game or the party - everyone loves a great game day bash! Since we've got kids, when it comes to watching football we try to make it a family affair. We put together our favorite party tips to tell you how to throw a game day party the while family ...read more

Earlier this year the hubs and I started training for a couple of races. He's trying to qualify for the Boston Marathon by running the Philadelphia Marathon and I'm running the half that same weekend. Along with our training, we decided to revamp our diets. While we do eat meat ...read more

My immune system is amazing. Guess what? So is yours. The immune system is made up of a network of cells, tissues, and organs that work together to support our bodies. Modern life, however, can get in the way, and that's where Ester-C comes in. These supplements feature a ...read more

I was asked to participate in the #HDMoment campaign, sponsored by Walgreens. Although I have been compensated, all opinions are my own. Two years ago I became, eeeek, a dance mom. As someone who quit ballet fairly early on in life, I wasn't overly familiar with the whole dance ...read more

If there is one time of day that it's super stressful in my household, it's dinner time. And even though school's out for summer, the dinner hour is still just as hectic for us as it was during the school year. We may not have getting ready for class the next day to contend with, ...read more