There is something about a picnic that just demands healthy eating. You are outside, enjoying the fresh air, and likely running around a bit as well. The last thing you want is a heavy meal weighing you down. 5 Healthy Things to Pack for a Picnic But just as with every other type of meal, […]

While it might not officially be summer, most of us feel like it is. The kids are out of school, the pools are open, and the weather is hot; no matter the date, it is summertime. And summertime means plenty of casual get togethers, which usually means potluck/buffet-style dining. 5 Healthy Dishes for a Family […]

If summer break isn’t here yet, it will be soon. And while the kids have less to do, that only means you have more on your plate. To keep things simple and save your sanity, simplify your mealtimes. To give you inspiration, check out our list of 5 quick summer meals when you are busy […]

Are you done with your last minute prep for the holidays? Tomorrow is the big day, but if you aren’t quite ready, you’re not alone. Whether you have just been putting things off, or you just found yourself hosting Thanksgiving with 24-hours’ notice, it is not unusual to need some last minute holiday prep ideas. […]

I love winter for the most part. It changes the way I look at cooking, the way I plan meals and the recipes I try. But, what really makes me happy about the winter season is comforting soup! I love all kinds of soups, though I don’t know how to make that many. I love […]

Despite the snow still gracing the ground here in the Northeast, Easter is just around the corner and it’s not too soon to start thinking about your Easter menu! There will be lots of dinner recipes floating around for honey glazed hams, deviled eggs, delicate asparagus and leg of lamb. But how about breakfast? Does […]

Today is National Tortilla Chip Day! How am I celebrating? By enjoying a breakfast of migas. What are migas exactly? Migas is a Tex-Mex breakfast dish made of eggs, corn tortilla chips, onions and tomatoes. My grandparents made migas for us as children. My mom would cook them as well and now I make them […]

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With the garden in full swing, many people are looking for new ways to preserve their harvest. It’s next to impossible to use up all of the tomatoes, zucchini, cucumbers and green beans that our gardens produce. When I have too much garden produce, I can and preserve some of our harvest so that we […]

Learning how to watch calories at BBQs and picnics doesn’t have to take all of the fun out of your summer. During the summer, it seems like we are invited to a ton of BBQs, picnics and parties.  The central focus of all of these events is food. I don’t want to spend my whole […]