Easy meals to help transition into fall | Weekly Meal Plan Ideas #35
Fall is one of my favorite times of the year. I love the chill in the air, the color of the leaves, and the change in the menu (and I'm not talking about pumpkin spice). It's not quite time for heavy stews and roasts just yet, but my family does start to ask for more...
I took my son to occupational therapy for his picky eating, and here’s how it went
Does anyone remember Jan's evaluation of Michael from The Office? "I've run out of carrots. I've run out of sticks. Michael has one again proven himself to be an unmanageable employee." After years of trying to feed my picky eater, I started thinking about that line...
5 weeknight dinners that make great lunches the next day | Meal Plan Ideas #34
My kids have always preferred to take leftovers from dinner the night before for school lunch the next day. Now that we are finally back in school, it's time to get back into meal planning for leftovers (I'm not going to lie folks, after 18 months of having everyone...
Kitchen aprons that bring the soul
We're on week two of nightly family dinners. That also means I'm on week two of washing food splatter out of my clothes from cooking these nightly family dinners. So when Liz shared these fabulous aprons from soulPhoodie, it was like she was in my house, watching me...
Need school lunch ideas for older kids? Grab a mason jar!
This school year, along with tossing lunchmeat, cheese, and crackers into a container for a quick charcuterie-style lunch, I'm also going to use some of the mason jars I have for work and school lunches. But rather than just throw a bunch of stuff in a jar and hope it...
5 meals featuring September seasonal produce | Weekly Meal Plan Ideas #33
Do you remember? All of the produce in September? (My apologies to both you reader and to Earth, Wind and Fire, but I pretty much sing everything to the tune of "Do You Remember" for this entire month). September is one of the greatest months for produce IMO. The...
3 challah recipes to help celebrate Rosh Hashanah with a little extra sweetness
Shanah tovah! So, let's talk challah recipes, shall we? Rosh Hashanah begins this year at sundown, Monday, September 6, lasts until sundown Wednesday. This two-day Jewish celebration of the New Year will be extra special this year for families and friends who may be...
All of our favorite Labor Day recipe ideas, in one handy place!
This post has been updated for 2021 Stock up on charcoal, fire up the grill, and commit to that healthy reset on Tuesday, because this long weekend is all about these delicious Labor Day recipe ideas. Even if your kids are back in school, chances are you've still...
5 kitchen organization tips for those of us who need to refresh our space
After so much time at home with the kids this past year, let's just say that my kitchen is not its best self right now. (Neither are the parents here, but that's another story!) So I've been gathering tips, tricks, and products for reorganizing my workspace, and I...
Easy weeknight meals from a simple, tasty pasta dish to a 5-ingredient chicken sandwich | Weekly Meal Plan Ideas #32
Easy weeknight meals seem to be exactly what's called for right now whether school has started for your kids or not. It seems a bit surreal that we are cruising right into the last week of August, and I think I can speak for everyone when I paraphrase the Dead to say,...
Charcuterie-inspired school lunch ideas for kids and teens
With all the anxiety surrounding back-to-school, the last thing I need to be worrying about is coming up with 180 days of school lunch ideas, especially for my sandwich-averse teen. (Seriously child? What's wrong with sandwiches?!?) But as I was pondering what the...
9 healthy breakfast ideas kids can make themselves | Back to School Guide
We're big proponents of empowering kids to take responsibility in the kitchen, so of course we're sharing healthy breakfast ideas kids can make themselves. Whether we're tasking our children with making their own school lunches or stocking up on our favorite cookbooks...
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The great list of Thanksgiving cooking hotlines to save your Turkey Day.
As much as we’d like it not to be the case, Thanksgiving really can be stressful, whether you’re cooking for two or for twenty. If you find yourself hiding in the pantry, holding a brandy, and wishing you had someone to call, look no further. Our annual list of...
Thanksgiving dinner help: What to make from scratch and what to buy ready-made
As my family’s Thanksgiving host for almost 25 years, remembering last year’s “just us” celebration – complete with drive-by visits, drop off meals for my mom, and toasts over Zoom – is bittersweet. While many of us are excited to welcome back more traditional...
10 handy kitchen gadgets that make holiday cooking and baking easier
Anyone else looking for handy kitchen gadgets for holiday cooking and baking? Since I'm cooking more of the big-ticket dishes this year, so I've been cruising my favorite culinary purveyors for fun new tools. And now that I've landed on these, I'm not sure how I...
5 smart tips for choosing a recipe online
If you've ever searched for a recipe online, you know how incredibly overwhelming it is to find a good one. There are millions of recipes out there, and as you may have discovered, not all of them are great. It's so frustrating when you've bought a ton of...
How to host a pumpkin carving party for kids: 5 tips to keep it fun and no-stress.
My kids are getting restless for Halloween, so I'm thinking about pulling together an impromptu pumpkin carving party to hold them over. It's the perfect way to kick off fall and get excited about the upcoming holidays. Even better, it's a low-key, easy kind of...
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The Woks of Life | Awesome food bloggers you should follow
My sister and I were chatting about what to make for dinner this next week and I suggested Egg Foo Young, at which point she said, "I could eat Chinese food every day of the week." And while I totally agree with that statement, the thought of making Chinese food...
10 of the best beginner Instant Pot recipes that we’ve actually tried…and can recommend
I wasn't an easy convert to the Instant Pot and when I finally jumped in, to be completely honest, it was hard to find the best beginner Instant Pot recipes. Actually, it was hard to even find good Instant Pot recipes at all -- and I still think there are a lot of...
Virtual cookie exchange: The best holiday cookie recipes from our readers!
Whether you are a prolific cookie baker or an enthusiastic cookie eater, holiday cookie season has begun! We all have our tried-and-true favorites (to bake and to eat), but we also love to try new recipes. So, we turned to you, our Recipe Rescue Facebook audience,...
5 simple meals to ease you into the busiest time of the year | Weekly Meal Plan Ideas #44
I know, I know...it seems unreal that we have to continue to come up with meal ideas after this past week, but alas here we are. This coming week, I am going to make good use of that turkey carcass in my freezer and turn out a few easy meals that don't require a...
Say cheers for these holiday cocktails and mocktails that feature your favorite holiday flavors, from gingerbread to candy cane
More than anything, I'm looking forward to spending time with friends and extended family this holiday after our "quarantine Christmas" of 2020. And with more socializing comes the chance to try new cocktails in all the flavors of the holidays, from gingerbread to...
