I used to cook with the kids at least a few times a week. They would strap on their aprons and we would have the best time stirring, tasting, smelling, and spilling. But somewhere along the way, life got too busy. Dinners became rushed, and when the kids asked to help I would say no. We are in too big of a hurry, so just let Mommy do it! …
Last week I was really craving some good french fries. In the past when I’ve tried to make them at home, my oven fries have either come out sad and floppy or burnt to a crisp. I was determined this time to make a batch of fries that didn’t suck. The keys to success turned out to be high heat, enough (but not too much) oil, and the perfect cut.…
Eating food out of a mason jar seems to be quite the trend these days. When I saw this month’s Recipe ReDux theme of “Raising the Bar on Food in a Jar” I thought it would be the perfect time to try out a new spin on overnight oats. As someone who has very little time to eat in the morning, I prefer a quick grab-n-go breakfast. Overnight cereal is…
One week of school is in the books, and I’m still alive. Turns out waking up early isn’t so hard if you make it to bed on time. (I know, duh.) Joe and I have about 20 minutes for breakfast, so I’m getting back into the mode of making something quick and filling. Quick so we don’t have to cram it down our throats in 2 minutes, and filling so…
Joe starts first grade tomorrow. At 7:20. A.M. Have I mentioned I’m not a morning person? Summer for us consists of baseball games and midnight bed times. The transition isn’t going to be easy. Knowing the lazy days of summer were coming to an end sent me on a grocery shopping spree, stocking up on healthy food, snack food, and pantry staples. I even made a meal-plan Pinterest board to…
Just in time for shower season, a pretty pink dip perfect for celebrating a bride, a new graduate, or a tiny pink bundle of joy. The delicate earthy flavor of this beet hummus pairs perfectly with crisp vegetables and hearty crackers. Plus, it’s a cinch to make. Use white or yellow beets with just one red beet for that perfect pink hue. Beet hummus. Pretty perfect, don’t you think? Pretty…
I remember the first time I set out to make my own pesto. I had seen TV chefs make it for years, and it seemed pretty simple. Plus, pesto is yum, and I wanted to eat more of it. I headed to the store and grabbed a bunch of basil and a hunk of parmesan. Two pricey items if you’re not at Trader Joe’s. Then I set out to search…