Quiz time: What summer vegetable is actually a fruit and can grow anywhere from a few inches long to as large as even a baseball bat? The answer: Zucchini! It’s a healthy, easy to grow summer squash that’s as versatile in cooking as it is prolific. You can eat it raw, bake, grill or roast…
If you’ve ever been involved in planning a wedding, you’ll know that food is a big part of the day. There’s always wedding cake and quite often a meal; and appetizers between the ceremony and the meal keep your guests from getting too hungry as they socialize and wait for the meal. The question is, what…
Meal prep and planning ahead can help ensure your family has healthy, nourishing meals and snacks, even when life gets busy. Here are some tips and recipes to help! Life always gets busier for our household once September hits. School is in full swing, along with all the various activities and practices my kids participate in….
Hi Friends! I just finished up a long week of basketball with family and friends – five days with two to three games each day to either play (my kids – not me), attend, or coach. It was an exhausting and bittersweet week for me. I love spending time with friends and seeing my kids play….
I’m not much for big crowds. During the Christmas season my favorite time to shop for gifts is later at night or during the weekdays when most people are in bed or at work. I like to take time and look for the perfect gift for each person on my list. Other times, I prefer…
Did you know August is Kids Eat Right Month? It’s a good month for that since many families now shift their focus from summer activities to getting kids ready to go back to school; and part of that encompasses planning for meals and snacks. This is an opportune time to incorporate healthy choices in your family’s meals and snacks….