FOOD N' RECIPES

With summer quickly approaching, you're probably daydreaming about neighborhood cookouts on warm, sunny days, potluck dinners with friends and family picnics at the park....

Gelatin. By itself, it doesn't sound interesting. We all know that it is used to make Jell-O. Isn't that it? What else is there?...

No matter how creamy the pumpkin pie is, or how crunchy the leaves feel beneath our feet, sometimes you just want to host a...

  Christmas just wouldn’t be Christmas without baking some fun and tasty holiday goodies! By inviting kids into the kitchen, it creates togetherness for the family...

There was a day and age where the only way milk made it from the farm to the kitchen table was because your friendly...

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Valentine's Day is one of those fun holidays. It's the kind where you are not obligated to travel far and wide to visit family...

Not all snacks will appeal to both moms and babies - hello puffs! - but these energy "bites" are a great snack to share...

This post is sponsored by iHerb. Your kids are headed back to school and that means its time to start thinking and planning school lunch...

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Lunch for a mom is hard. Sometimes eating at all during the day is hard. Cue binge eating. Who hasn't eaten an abandoned peanut butter...

Charcuterie boards are just a fancy way of saying a platter of some sort of food.  Fruit charcuterie boards can be made for so...

A few years ago, the Instant Pot was the hottest thing in the kitchen. Lives were changed with the programmable pressure cooker. And Pinterest...

When the dog days of summer are heating up the house the last thing you want to do is slave over a hot stove...

With St. Patrick’s Day right around the corner, start planning for a hearty, healthy and delicious dinner your whole family is sure to love!...

As little ones age out of purees but are not yet able to handle foods which require more chewing, parents are often stumped about...

An important component of Indian cuisine is flatbread. You simply cannot have an Indian meal without it. Indian flatbread is the perfect thing for...

Food brings people together, and, as a military family, food is at the center of a lot of our relationships. Cooking for a crowd...

One of the best parts about holiday get togethers is eating delicious food. Whether you treat Easter as a pot luck or you pride...

{Photo credit: Cookies For Breakfast} It seems the whole world is abuzz about coconut oil right now.  Health gurus are touting its benefits, and regular everyday...

Sometimes the best recipes are a result of ingredients in the fridge which taunt you with "use me!" every time you open the fridge....

Halloween food ideas bring the spirit of October and all things spooky to life for your family. Make your Halloween celebrations even more memorable...

Finding delicious ideas for camping food makes for fun memories. At camp, you cook together, enjoy a meal and tidy up. Relax, play a...

If you’re a vegetarian, the holidays can be downright depressing. With turkey and ham being the main event at Thanksgiving and Christmas, vegetarians are...

Breakfast is an important part of the day for any family! It’s a great time to connect with each other before starting the day,...

Sushi is quickly becoming as much a part of American cuisine as apple pie. Today, sushi can be found in local supermarkets, airport terminals,...

If you're a busy parent, chances are that you've fallen victim to giving your child those easy go-to snacks that are packed with sugar...

So, your spouse has orders overseas and now it's time to get the house packed. Between navigating all of the paperwork, appointments, and timelines...

Eating healthy starts with making sure that plenty of fruits and vegetables are a part of your family’s diet. It’s widely accepted that eating...

If you’ve ever wondered what kind of unique foods can be found at your local CSA, then you’re in for a treat! Community Supported...

With all the chaos of school mornings pulling together a healthy breakfast is is difficult. We all know that a healthy breakfast is the...

Freezing full meals or ingredients gives you the flexibility to buy in bulk or save money when there’s a sale. Freezing comes in handy...

As the days are getting longer and the kids are up later celebrating the season of summer, it is time for family gatherings, neighborhood barbecues,...

Here's a list of delightful drinks to help you cool down this summer, from morning to night! Whether you're looking for something refreshing to...

On April 22nd, it’s time to celebrate one of the sweetest, most beloved candies around: Jelly beans! With a range of fruity flavors and...

Peanut butter is an American Classic. Kids of all ages love that salty, spreadable, goodness. For vegans and vegetarians, it serves as an excellent source of protein and is loaded with essential nutrients. But did you know there is a dark side to conventional peanut butter? Is there a healthy peanut butter out there?