Recipes

  Dear food allergy parent, I see you at new parent orientation. I see you sink down a little in your seat as the teacher tells the parents that this preschool is peanut and tree nut free. I see your face turning...

I know what you’re thinking and no, this is not a post about Spider-Man’s Thanksgiving (although I did debate spinning a tale about just that - see what I did there?). This is about Thanksgiving, one of my favorite holidays,...

Why is it that summer always has the illusion of time - no school, no extracurricular activities, more daylight hours - but there's still never enough time in the day?? Even in the summer a "quick meal" is the...

This is a simple Chex mix that is perfect for holiday treat exchanges. Simply create the mix, break it up into smaller servings, put it in a cute treat bag/box, and gift away! So simple and so delicious! Ingredients 5 cups...

Let me start out by saying that I LOVE to bake. I really like making cookies, especially simple recipes. I am sure you are looking at the title of this article and thinking, “Sure, she likes to bake but simple?...

Since I can remember, fall has always been my favorite season. The apple picking, the leaves changing, and of course ALL things pumpkin make it an easy season to love. Living in Japan (in a very warm climate) can...

How much do I love a Costco rotisserie chicken? Oh, let me count the ways. How about seven ways, one for every day of the week? Maybe it's because we've been stationed in Germany for so long already, but I officially...

My children are competitive swimmers. This means that they spend long days at the pool, especially during swim meets. Weekend races can take all day, but most of the time my favorite swimmers are sitting pool-side snacking while they...

If your a cheese lover like me and need a quick go-to appetizer recipe give these a try. These are so easy to make, the flavors are incredible and you can use crackers, veggies or bread to smear the...

This is part two of a series about making your own sourdough bread starter and bread recipes. Make sure to read part one here! It's day one thousand whatever of quarantine. You've made your sourdough starter. You've either managed to...

We all know Halloween is a big deal, especially for those with small children. However, parents face the same conundrum every year: what to do with all that extra Halloween candy. You don't want to give it all to...

I am writing this post as I watch the snow lightly fall on my back porch. That might sound splendid to some, but this winter has been one of the colder ones in my recent memory, and I am...