Wine is a staple in cooking. A splash of white, a pour of red--added per the recipe, tipped in spur of the moment, or on a whim. You can't really go wrong--because wine and food in a simmering pot just go together like, well, like the wine and food paired on your place setting. ...read more
February pulls at our heartstrings... Not only does Cupid strike on the Fourteenth, it's also Heart Health month! That's why we are sharing a few foods that will put you in the mood and keep your ticker healthy (a win-win!). Chef Mareya Ibrahim, the Fit Foodie and author of Eat ...read more
We blinked and in rolled the holiday weekend. Our spring schedule is pretty intense and all of my intentions of cooking healthy, well thought-out meals every day of the week get pushed back (waaaay back). We are determined to get back on track, and, in order to do so, I recently ...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 ...read more
If there's one type of cuisine I can get behind, it's Mexican. If it was up to me, I'd eat it every night of the week. Lucky for me, my husband and I are on the same palatable page. Too bad my kids have yet to discover the joy of Mexican food. But I say, the spicier, the ...read more
These kids of mine are getting bigger and smarter and savvier every day. They’re growing up fast. It’s incredible and heart wrenching—my babies are turning into full-fledged people with strong opinions and even stronger personalities. It’s a good thing I can still cuddle them and ...read more
Trying to spice up your nightly dinner menu? I've been getting spices and recipes delivered monthly to me through an awesome subscription box company called Raw Spice Bar. It's so easy to get in the habit of making the same go-to recipes over and over. I'll be honest, my menu ...read more
I have discovered The Zen of Slow Cooking! I've seen lots of posts floating around out there with people sharing their word of the year. That got me thinking, what could my word of the year be? The only word that kept popping in my head was focus. Some days my life feels ...read more
As the weather gets cool and crisp, the cold weather drinks in our house ramp up - mugs of hot chocolate, spiced apple cider, and tea start to appear to warm up hands and bellies. While I often make tea and hot chocolate in single servings, our apple cider usually comes from ...read more
I don't know about you, but for me, making a family dinner doesn't consist of multiple meals for each person. I'm no short-order cook and everyone has to eat whatever it is I make. There are those days, of course, when I want to make something healthy but am too exhausted to ...read more
I like the internet meme that says “once upon a time I was a perfect parent… and then I had kids.” The statement rings true in many ways. I envisioned my future parenting self with endless patience and abundant time. I pictured myself cooking wholesome, healthy, and homemade ...read more
Getting the dinner on the table every night at a reasonable hour isn't always easy. In an ideal world, every night I would pour myself a glass of wine, turn on some music, and leisurely enjoy chopping, simmering, and sauteing up something delicious dinner while my children play ...read more
I wouldn't say my kids are picky eaters. They will usually at least taste anything we put in front of them, even if they don't end up liking it. Some vegetables (green ones in particular) have been hard to sell lately. My husband and I aren't above a little trickery to get ...read more
We love taking our children to different places and having them experience cultures from around the world. While we were living overseas it was easier to travel to foreign places, but now that we're back in the USA, it's harder to expose our kids to new and exciting cultures. ...read more
Are you crazy about your slow cooker or crock pot but frustrated about being in a recipe rut? Low N' Slow Box to the rescue. Low N' Slow Box is a new subscription-based service for slow cooking meals and it just launched. You know I love to cook, but don't have oodles of time to ...read more
Looking to try a new vegetable this summer? I just learned how to cook tatsoi. This summer we spotted Tatsoi at our local market. My girls were interested in it and I want to encourage them to try new things. I took their lead. Always up for a food challenge--by that I mean ...read more
Fresh fruit makes every recipe taste better. This quick and easy breakfast recipe was inspired by my recent trip with al fresco all natural to go glamping in Ithaca New York. Al fresco all natural gathered a team of bloggers to swap recipes and think out of the box about ...read more
This month we're getting kids in the kitchen cooking up a dinner with the help of Kidstir! What is Kidstir? Kidstir is a monthly cooking box for kids that offers a hands on and fun learning experience with food. Kidstir empowers kids about food and offers them a chance to learn, ...read more
Peanut butter has gotten a bad wrap in recent years, but if you're not allergic to this delicious nut, it can be great source of protein, fiber, magnesium and potassium. In celebration of Peanut Butter Lovers Day today, we're sharing some of our favorite peanut buttery snacks we ...read more
Sharing a DIY hummus recipe using the Cuisinart Mini Prep Plus. It's easier than you'd think to whip up fresh and delicious dips like this one. I don't have a lot of space on the counters in the city so that means I am very careful about the appliances I buy. This tiny food ...read more
We love to cook with our kids, and this holiday season we are excited to share 10 Kid-friendly Holiday Treats from the culinary team at Chef Works, the world’s leading supplier of culinary apparel for professional chefs and home cooks alike. Fun and easy to make (with adult ...read more
I’m not supermom. Our mac ‘n’ cheese usually comes out of a box. Though the kids love it, I'm not a huge fan. Thanks to a little inspiration from American Express’ two new web series “My Everyday Dish” and “Everyday Genius”, I now have a few new kitchen tricks up my sleeve to ...read more
One week to go until Halloween! We're featuring these fun and easy Halloween treats to help you get into the spirit of the holiday. Trust us, these crafts and snacks are easy to do. They are perfect for the craft-challenged or for working moms who are spent. Ghost Poop To ...read more
Cooking is the perfect way to spend quality time with your kids, teach them valuable life skills and end up with a delicious reward at the end! This weekend, my boys and I tried out Foodstirs, a monthly subscription box delivered to your doorstep. One of the best ways to teach ...read more
