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Pizza for Breakfast

Feb 13, 2021 01:05AM ● By Debra Caffrey

I’m not a morning person. The cliché of a preteen sleeping in all morning and his frustrated early bird parents is reversed in this house. My 12-year-old is up and raring to go bright and early...

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Get Out of the Kitchen Faster

Dec 10, 2020 11:41AM ● By Debra Caffrey

Sitting down to a great family meal is awesome, but preparing it and cleaning up after it can be a drag, am I right?

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Inviting Plants to Every Meal

Oct 05, 2020 12:00PM ● By Debra Caffrey

Written by Debra Caffrey For many die-hard carnivores and lovers of junk food, it may seem daunting to think about adding more plant-based food into your diet. But tweaking your lifestyle habits...

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A New Way to Bond Across the Table

Sep 09, 2020 12:27AM ● By Debra Caffrey

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,...

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Comfort in a Bowl is Medicine for the Soul

Jul 07, 2020 06:24PM ● By Debra Caffrey

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...

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7 Easy Kitchen Tool Hacks to Save Money and Space!

Jun 01, 2020 12:05PM ● By Debra Caffrey

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...

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Your Kitchen is the Most Important Classroom!

May 01, 2020 04:35AM ● By Debra Caffrey

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...

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Simple Ways to Save More by Wasting Less

Apr 01, 2020 05:00AM ● By Debra Caffrey

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...

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Mad For Muffaletta!

Feb 28, 2020 04:54PM ● By Debra Caffrey

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...

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The Only Kitchen Tools You Really Need!

Feb 01, 2020 09:15AM ● By Debra Caffrey

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...

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