by Stacie Billis | Aug 8, 2016 | Tips + Tricks
You’ve probably seen the food blog headlines: Ripen an avocado in just minutes! or How to ripen an avocado in the oven! Given that a) I love cooking with avocado since it’s an easy, nutrient-dense fruit that I can serve as a kid-friendly, no-cook...
by Stacie Billis | Jul 16, 2016 | Tips + Tricks, Recipes
Somehow, the slow cooker has earned a reputation for being a winter kitchen gadget, but the slow cooker lovers among us know better (hello, hand raised!). A handy, all year around kitchen tool, the slow cooker can make cooking long cooked soups and stews easy in...
by Stacie Billis | Jun 25, 2016 | Tips + Tricks, Recipes
Making smoothies is easy, right? That’s what everyone says and, while I know that it’s true, I have to wonder why people don’t make them more frequently. I can tell you why I don’t make them as much as I should: Because it’s kind of a...
by Caroline Siegrist | Jun 25, 2016 | Tips + Tricks, Recipes
You’ve done the work of picking the perfect watermelon and hauling it home, despite a weight that is roughly equal to that of a small toddler. Now it’s time to enjoy your watermelon. Skip the boring cubes and opt for one of these watermelon hacks instead,...
by Kate Etue | Jun 13, 2016 | Tips + Tricks, Recipes
During the summer, my kids are outside playing a lot, which is awesome. But when my neighbor’s kids were recently sent home from camp because they were dehydrated, I realized that it’s easier than I thought for the kids to get overheated while they play...