By Debra CaffreyIf the past few months have reminded me of anything, it is that creating stability for our children is paramount. For me, stability always translates into mealtime. It is,…
Practical Pantry
During the COVID-19 pandemic and quarantine circumstances, our relationship with food and cooking has gone through many phases.
First was grocery store panic followed by anxiety over whether it…
by Debra CaffreyAs a lover of cooking and kitchen stuff, I get excited thinking about all the kitchen gadgets, appliances, and accessories on the market. But as fun as it is to fantasize, I…
by Debra Caffrey When my son turned 10, I knew it was time for him to take on more serious responsibilities around the house. Though he doesn’t love the process, he’s been doing his laundry for…
by Debra CaffreyEarth Day reminds us to be mindful about how our actions can affect climate. While being environmentally aware and going “green” is a great step, most people don’t make the…
by Debra CaffreyAs much as I find pleasure in cooking more elaborate dishes, as a busy mom, I appreciate simplicity and finding easy ways to get a crowd-pleasing dinner on the table. As the years…
by Debra CaffreyI’m a minimalist in many senses of the word. I like to be efficient with my time and eliminate things that don’t fit into what I chose to focus on. But I also like minimalism on a…
by Debra CaffreyJust because I love cooking doesn’t mean I always enjoy meal planning. Even though I’ve managed to cultivate lots of habits to make the process of planning meals for my family…
When our son was a new toddler, a trip to the grocery store was always an adventure he looked forward to. In fact, it was often an actual destination for us when we were desperate to get out with…
by Debra CaffreyAs much as I’ve always loved food and cooking, there has been one type of cuisine that has eluded me. For most of my life, I had never tried Indian food. It was just something I…