15 of our favorite Mother’s Day food gifts, for every kind of mom
We love giving Mother's Day food gifts -- probably because we love receiving Mother's Day food gifts! (And yes, that's a massive hint. Just so we're clear, family members.) So we've put together this gift guide of wonderful gourmet food gifts for Mother's Day, many...
10 tips for a more sustainable kitchen in honor of Earth Day
With Earth Day's 52nd anniversary this week, it's a great time to reflect on ways we might do even more to lessen our negative impact on this place we call home. But where to start? If your family spends as much time as my family of five does thinking about,...
8 Mother’s Day kitchen gifts the mom in your life wouldn’t buy for herself, but really wants to
With Mother's Day around the corner, it's the perfect time to treat the mom in your life to that kitchen gadget she's been eying but probably won't buy for herself. It's a mantra in mom-life to say stuff like: "I really don't need that, because I can... <insert...
Gorgeous spring kitchenware and accessories, just in time for Easter
Whether you're hosting Easter brunch or dinner for the first time in a couple of years, or you just want to upgrade your table for spring (and beyond), here are beautiful kitchenware and accessories that can make mealtime a little more colorful, without necessarily...
Slow-cooker recipes that make dinner time easier | Awesome food bloggers you should be following
Between all of the after school sports practices and end of school commitments, spring is the most hectic season for my family, so it's no surprise that enthusiasm to prepare a well-rounded meal for dinner gets squeezed right out. I tend to lean heavily on my...
3 kid-approved cookbooks that we are loving right now
Much to my delight, social media and food tv shows have inspired more and more kids (including mine) to venture into the kitchen to try everything from TikTok recipes to baking for just themselves. What I love is that spending time in the kitchen teaches more than...
Fresh, flavorful meals you will be excited to cook | Awesome food bloggers you should be following
One of my very favorite food bloggers is Lindsay Ostrom at Pinch of Yum. I have been following her site for many, many years and in true internet fashion, I consider her a friend although I have never actually met her in person. Her site is bookmarked on my computer...
Simple, everyday meals from Damn Delicious | Awesome food bloggers you should be following
For years, we have featured recipes from Chungah Rhee of Damn Delicious, from our Weekly Meal Plans to tips on how to feed a family for under $10. In fact, we just sang her praises again this past week as we prepped and cooked the annual St. Patrick's Day feast. What...
The best hamantaschen recipes for Purim – can all these ratings be wrong?
This Purim week, I caught my friend Dara asking for the best hamantaschen recipe. Soon after, I saw well, lots of people asking for the best hamantaschen recipe. So I did what I'm really good at: I googled (both hamantaschen and hamantaschen and hamantaschen because...
It’s National Pi Day! You know what’s coming, right?
On 3/14 we celebrate National Pi Day, and though mathematics has never been my favorite, pie is, so I'm all in. If you are, too, here are some of my favorite pie recipes to make for National Pi Day. And if you're thinking, bake pie in the middle of the week?! you're...
Fantastic recipes your whole family will love | Awesome food bloggers you should be following
This week, I am highlighting one of my very favorite sources for meal inspiration: Diane Morrisey. Some may say that technically she is not a "food blogger" because she shares recipes on Instagram rather than an official website, but to those people, I say...
How to Konmari your fridge in 7 easy steps
A few years ago, I read Marie Kondo's book The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing and could not wait to apply it to my house. Using her mantra of only keeping things that "bring me joy," I first tackled my clothes and...
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5 foods you should never wash, plus 3 you should. A few surprised us!
The past few years of pandemic life have made us all a bit insane when it comes to washing things (I still sing 'happy birthday' in my head every time I wash my hands). And because of that, I'm not about to wash anything that doesn't absolutely need it. So I was...
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15 surprising Instant Pot recipes, from all-natural cough syrup to hand lotion to cheesecake. Whoa.
We love our Instant Pots, and why wouldn't we when the magical machine helps put healthy family dinners on the table in almost no time (faster than take out!) with minimal work? It's been a game changer for many of us, and it turns out that we don't have to limit...
5 ways to save money on groceries using your Instant Pot
Everyone knows that the Instant Pot is a time saver. But, since getting in the habit of using mine beyond making quick dinners, I've come to learn that the popular kitchen gadget is also a money saver. Like, big time. These are my favorite ways to save money on...
Don’t throw it out! We found 11 smart ways to use expired baking soda around the house.
If you're anything like me, you buy a big box of baking soda when it's on sale and end up having lots leftover after it has expired. But even though it may not be fresh enough to bake with anymore, your money isn't all wasted. I found 11 smart ways to use expired...
How to cook pasta perfectly, even ahead of time
This is how I was taught to cook pasta perfectly, even ahead of time which, by the way, is lifesaving knowledge for any busy family cook. We typically eat pasta at least once a week, and thanks to this pasta-cooking trick, it's cooked to perfection every single...
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How to use pumpkin seeds: 9 creative recipes from totally healthy to wildly decadent
With all the pumpkin picking and Halloween pumpkin carving, you won't want to throw away those pumpkin seeds! Once you roast them, they can be turned into more than a crunchy, on-the-go snack! From pesto to chocolate-dipped brittle, these creative recipes will make...
15 surprising Instant Pot recipes, from all-natural cough syrup to hand lotion to cheesecake. Whoa.
We love our Instant Pots, and why wouldn't we when the magical machine helps put healthy family dinners on the table in almost no time (faster than take out!) with minimal work? It's been a game changer for many of us, and it turns out that we don't have to limit...
9 of the very best sloppy joe recipes that your family will love
Fall is officially sloppy joe season (it's not just me right?). If you don't already include sloppy joes in your weekly meal planning, please consider starting a new tradition. Not only are they super fast and easy to make, but they are also fan favorites. Like...
How to cook steak perfectly: 5 of the best steak recipes to make dinner sizzle
Unless you're vegetarian, it’s hard to resist a big, juicy steak every once and a while. I’m not a huge meat eater myself—I only eat red meat several times a month—so when I do, I want it to be good. Really good. A tender steak with a crispy, flavorful exterior...
7 fall pasta salad recipes, because no one really wants this summer trend to end
During the lazy, hot days of summer, no one really wants to stand over a stove and that is why pasta salads are so brilliant. But let's be honest, once the fall routine starts up, there is not a lot of time or desire to be standing over a stove either. What makes a...
