Recipes & Cooking

I’ve mentioned that my son Aidan is a pretty picky eater when it comes to healthy things, but he loves smoothies and shakes, so I try my best to incorporate them into his diet on an almost daily…

There is nothing quite like the sweet juiciness of a perfectly ripe cherry tomato in the summer. Right now, it’s prime time for these little jewels of the garden, and their scent and taste are…

It’s hard to believe it now, but the first long road trip we took after becoming a family was when my son Aidan was just two months old. I think we got through it all right, with the exception…

Greek yogurt is all the rage these days, and with good reason. It fares better than regular yogurt to some degree in terms of lower sugar and sodium content. But both Greek yogurt and regular,…

We don’t know of you’ve noticed, but it is HOT outside. By the time 5:00 comes around no one wants to be bent over a hot stove. We have to eat though, right? To make life a little less… sweaty,…

Family Movie Night has become a recent new ritual in our household now that my son is old enough to both stay up late when we OK it and watch “big kid” movies. And of course, Mama is ready with…

Last week, I discussed my biggest recommendation for grocery shopping more efficiently and economically – infrequent, major shopping trips. The essential counterpart to successfully doing this is…

Sometimes you think you're doing everything right when it comes to food, and you still find yourself with a picky eater. My 8 year old, Aidan, is a perfect example of this. I experimented with…

I'll admit it – I love grocery shopping. However, I totally understand why most people may not feel the same way.  It's time-consuming, it’s hard to do with kids, and no matter how many times…

“Fast casual” dining chains are popping up all over the country, and with good reason. For those who need quick meals on the go, healthier-sounding fast casual restaurants seem like a great…