Food allergies can be awful. Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches are absolutely a popular snack. They are simple to make, affordable, and quite tasty as well. I remember hearing my mother explain to me how she found out I was allergic to nuts. She always explained how I almost stopped breathing and my skin broke out …
Coming up with new ideas for dinner is something I always struggle with. Especially when I need recipes that are quick and easy to prepare. A Crockpot is one of the handiest tools I’ve come across for low-prep dinners when you don’t have much time to cook. And usually, you can throw them together earlier …
Welcome Fall and all things Pumpkin! I love everything pumpkin! Fall is my favorite season and maybe that is due to the fact that I celebrate my birthday and my favorite holiday (Halloween!) during this time of year. I have even thrown myself several pumpkin-themed birthday parties over the years which means I have tried …
When it comes to planning meals I am always looking for recipes I can make ahead of time. This is especially true for breakfast. With the morning rush of getting kids off to school, I often worry they aren’t getting a filling breakfast. I also love having a make-ahead breakfast for holiday brunches or a …
Nothing satisfies a craving for a sweet treat like a delicious bowl of ice cream. And homemade ice cream adds a whole other level of yum! But what if you don’t have an ice cream machine? Or the thought of dragging yours from whatever distant cupboard you’ve stored it in sounds like too much work? …
There’s an old adage that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Now, I’m not a nutritionist, so I can’t say if that is actually true or not. But, I do know that I feel good if I can send my kids off to school with their bellies full from a healthy breakfast. …
It’s September and what does that mean? It’s a new school year. Since moms are limited on time in the mornings we have some lunch ideas that you can make the night before. Also, making a home lunch for school can be inexpensive and healthy. From purchasing new uniforms, new shoes, and new school supplies– …
If I were to make a list of my favorite foods–cheese and chocolate would definitely be in the top five. I love them in all of their many forms, including melted into a delicious fondue. And although I enjoy fondue, I don’t happen to have a fondue pot, Or the space in my kitchen for …