by Jane Sweeney | Feb 22, 2017 | Tips + Tricks
It’s no secret that I am a homemade pancake enthusiast, but everyone — including me — loves a good boxed pancake mix for one reason: pancakes in minutes. That is, as long as you don’t end up with flapjacks that are dense and heavy, which happens too...
by Jane Sweeney | Feb 15, 2017 | Recipes, Tips + Tricks
Of all the cozy comforts, homemade chicken soup is at the top of the list. While there are a handful of store-bought chicken soups that satisfy well enough (maybe, sorta), a version made from scratch is the only foolproof answer to anything that ails you. Because when...
by Jane Sweeney | Feb 13, 2017 | Tips + Tricks
Looking for a healthy Valentine’s Day treat for the kids? I’ve got an easy idea that you can pull off even at the very last minute. I recently attempted to make a strawberry rose and it was surprisingly doable–even for non-crafty me! In fact, it was so easy, that I...
by Jane Sweeney | Feb 2, 2017 | Recipes, Party!
I’m not particularly excited about either of the Super Bowl teams this year — the New England Patriots or the Atlanta Falcons — but I am giddy about the type of food each team brings to the table. Finding the best Super Bowl recipes that embody each region...
by Jane Sweeney | Jan 31, 2017 | Tips + Tricks, Recipes
Since my picky eater is (mostly) a fan of rice, I’ve been riding the stir-fry train lately. Stir-fries are generally easy (and nutritious too), but I know that even quick prep can seem like a lot after a long day. When the meal is mostly already cooked, though,...