“I’m hungry. What can I eat?” I hear those words often these days. Maybe my kids are all on a growth spurt – with four of them there’s bound to be at least one or two going through that at a time. As a result, I’ve found myself looking for, or suggesting, snacks for them to…
If you have some leftover grilled chicken or rotisserie chicken, this recipe is a treat for the taste buds. I love the trio of tomato-mango salsa, guacamole, and diced grilled chicken. It makes a fresh tasting chicken salad. Put it in a whole-grain wrap and you have a healthy, tasty lunch filled with all kinds of nutrients….
Imagine this: You’ve spent the last hour or so preparing supper for your family. The main dish is perfectly seasoned, the vegetables lightly steamed, and savory brown rice is ready to serve. You sit down with your family to enjoy the meal you’ve lovingly prepared and the first thing you hear from your one of…
A few weeks ago I had an amazing spinach salad at a noon hour presentation my husband and I attended to learn about rain gardens and rain barrels. We learned a little bit about both, but the food grabbed my attention even more. My favorite was one of the salads. The colors caught my eyes first –…
It’s almost back-to-school time and parents everywhere are looking at supply lists, figuring out what’s needed for new clothes, and of course . . . wondering what to do about lunch. While many children receive their meal via the school lunch program, there are many others who bring their lunch from home. Coming up with…
Watermelon and Blueberry Salad with a hint of mint is the perfect, refreshing salad for hot summer days. For food, nothing speaks summer more to me than watermelon and blueberries. In days gone by you could find watermelon seed spitting contests, kids with big grins on their faces while cool, sweet watermelon juice dripped down their…