Today is a snow day… no school and 6+ inches of snow, with more falling every second.  So, we have been hunkered down with no way to go anywhere we wanted to today (I did plan to go buy some snow boots today!  I guess I’m a day late!) Lunchtime rolled around and Mo decided [...]

I received an email feed from Smitten Kitchen the other day with something utterly delectable… a photo of food that instantaneously caused your mouth to salivate in anticipation of taking a bite of something that is on the other side of the country. Cruelty, plain and simple. What was this photograph? Bourbon Peach Hand Pies. [...]

Quinoa is an ancient grain that is making a huge comeback! It has a nutty flavor and is full of protein! Just make sure that you rinse it 5-6 times in a bowl of water before you cook it, as it has a naturally occurring coating that repels bugs and makes it a bit bitter. [...]

Ingredients: 3 corn cobs 1 can black beans 1/4 cup finely diced red onion 1 cup chopped cabbage 1 cup cubed mango 1/2 cup zucchini wedges 3 Tbsp lime juice 1 Tbsp rice vinegar 2 Tbsp olive oil dash garlic powder dash salt dash pepper Combine veggies in a bowl. I cut the zucchini in [...]

Breakfast may be the most important meal of the day, but lunch is what gets you through until dinner time. The price of school lunches rises each year and it is hard for some parents to keep up. This is besides the fact that many lunch menus – not just in schools either – are [...]

Is your family getting tired of the same old lunch day in & day out? Mix it up a little bit with this great turkey sandwich – it has some surprising ingredients that they are sure to love! Ingredients: 1/3 cup apricot jam 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1/2 cup whipped cream cheese 2 tablespoons chopped [...]

Try this sandwich for a change of pace on the traditional PB&J. This is especially good for cold days! Ingredients: 2 teaspoons butter 2 slices bread, white or wheat 1 teaspoon peanut butter 2 teaspoons any flavor fruit jelly Instructions: Place butter in a skillet. Allow butter to melt completely. On a piece of bread [...]

These delicious fries are sure to be a hit with your family and friends. Since they are baked rather than fried, they are more healthy too! 2 large sweet potatoes – orange or white olive oil 1 tsp kosher salt 1 Tbsp. grated parmesean cheese 3 Tbsp. minced fresh rosemary Peel & juliene the sweet [...]

Are you looking for a way to get yogurt into your kids diet? This is a fun and tasty way to get them to try it! Ingredients: 2 almond biscotti 1 cup vanilla yogurt 1/2 cup frozen fruit of your choosing, thawed 4 teaspoons orange blossom honey 4 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted Using your blender [...]

2 packets dry Italian or Zesty Italian dressing mix Water, Oil & Vinegar to make 1 packet of above dressing 1 box pasta – cooked (we use bow ties, shells or radiattori) dry salami – about a 1″ long section 1/2 lb Cheddar cheese, cubed* 1/2 lb Monterey Jack cheese, cubed* 1 head broccoli, washed [...]