What is it about chicken nuggets that draw a kid’s interest? If you are at one of the many popular fast food restaurants (bleh) it could be the promise of a small toy; or maybe it’s the environment or colorful packaging. Children may say it’s because they like the flavor, and maybe they do. But…
I have a confession to make. I don’t care for pumpkin very much. I like the look of pumpkins on my porch when autumn rolls around; they add a bit of color and there are so many interesting kinds that are fun to look at. But the flavor just isn’t one of my favorites. I…
It’s apple season and lately I’ve seen recipes for apple nachos come up on Pinterest and other recipe sites. Maybe I’m a little late to the apple nacho scene, but seriously – I’d never heard of them before. Have you? They’re usually loaded with marshmallow cream, or caramel, and sometimes bits of candy bars. While…
If you grow zucchini in your garden it’s hard to bypass zucchini bread in late summer . This recipe adds blueberries and lemon to the mix. I find that blueberries bring a sweet flavor and lemon a brightness to the bread. To enhance the lemon essence I first mixed the sugar with lemon zest and…
Something exceptional happened the other day. Everyone, all six of us, were home . . . at the same time . . . during the dinner hour. And we shared a meal together. When my kids were younger we ate together all the time. But they’re older now and it’s harder and harder to find…
Healthy snacks should be tasty, appealing visually, and provide nutrient rich choices with both carbohydrate and protein. Kids get the energy and protein they need to hold them until the next meal and satisfy their hunger – at least for the time being. My favorite ones are quick and simple, like a peach with cottage…