Super Bowl snacks »
Last night, after I watched my beloved Patriots clomp around the field like a bunch of inebriated farm animals and subsequently lose to the hated New York Jets, I softly wept. Not because of what I had just witnessed, but because of what I will miss out on now that my team did not make it to the big game – snacks.
Read more...Kid-Friendly Pasta Carbonara »
I was raised on pasta - by compromise, not by choice. My sister has always been a picky eater and for about a 10 year span she would eat only three foods: pasta, Mac ‘n’ Cheese (yes, brand only) and hot dogs. Eventually her tastes developed, and the dishes we ate became more varied.
Read more...Chicken and Spinach Manicotti with Light Swiss »
We’re all looking for delicious recipes for comfort foods to feed to our families on cold winter nights. The chefs at Findlandia cheese created this enticing dish with that in mind. It'll surely please the “pasta-terians” in the house.
Read more...Win Kidfresh Healthy Meals for your picky eater! »
As the mom of a finicky three-year old, mealtimes prove to be quite challenging. From a flat-out refusal to eat what’s put in front of her (“But I want peanut butter and jelly!”) or a negotiation to get her to eat just something (“Two more bites – then you can have dessert!”), getting her to eat a well-balanced meal can be quite exhausting.
Read more...A bowl of chowder soup for a snowy day »
With the threat of being snowed-in coming just about every week it seems here in the Northeast, I get the urge to stay in my PJs, find some warm comfort food or drinks, and curl up on the couch.
Read more...Dig into a bowl of Puppy Chow »
For some fun and deliciousness, I like to make a peanut butter chocolaty goodness known by a variety names. Some call it muddy buddies, chum, or reindeer poop, but in our home it’s known as puppy chow.
Read more...Starting the new year right with a healthy breakfast »
I’m sure your new year’s resolutions have something to do with eating more healthfully – and getting your family to do the same. One way to do this is by making sure you eat a healthy breakfast.
Read more...Knork Flatware »
Looking for a holiday gift for the host or hostess extraordinaire on your list? Surprise any dinner party enthusiast with a set of Knork flatware. These specialty flatware sets have been designed to work with how people naturally eat. Each fork from this set features special beveled outer tines, making it easier to cut food without needing a knife (Knork, as in knife + fork. Get it?). Simply cut and spear food with one utensil and one hand!
Read more...Bialetti Aeternum Cookware Set »
The thought of cooking can bring stress and displeasure once you begin to think about all of the clean up that is required. To the dismay of many of us, the chore of scouring pots and pans usually takes more effort than it did to cook the dish that created the mess.
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