Grandma’s latke recipe »
It’s Heritage Month in third grade at my son’s elementary school. Not only has ancestry.com become a lifesaver to us for the endless projects we’ve had to create: the family tree, the poster board of historical documents, pictures and stories about my sons great, great, grandparents and now this - a recipe to share with the entire third grade and all of their guests.
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Your days are a flurry of activity, filled with business meetings and carpools and doing the family laundry. It’s no wonder by the time 6pm rolls around, you’re ready to collapse in a chair and grope for a takeout menu. There are several ways that you can plan ahead to make life easier for yourself when it comes to preparing quick, easy, home-cooked meals for your family.
Read more...Peanut Butter and Food Allergies »
The dangers of severe food allergies were brought to media attention recently after the death of a Canadian teenager. Christina Desforges of Saguenay, Quebec, who had a severe allergy to peanuts, died in late November after kissing her boyfriend who had eaten a peanut butter sandwich hours earlier. What used to be a fairly uncommon allergy has become deadly for many children – and parents are growing increasingly concerned.
Read more...An allergy free Thanksgiving: Sweet Potato Boats and Stuffing »
Thanksgiving is a culinary challenge at my house. My mother-in-law is gluten free. And my daughter, Lucie, is allergic to nuts and has been placed on an egg free diet for a few weeks to see if that will clear up her eczema. Trying to find recipes that are nut-free, egg-free and gluten-free (or coming up with some good substitutions) can be daunting!
Read more...Have some fun in the kitchen with the Pop Art Toaster! »
As the mom of a curious and very busy toddler, I can attest to the need for stimulating and exciting toys, games and activities. The older she gets, the more she wants to explore and test her boundaries – especially in the kitchen. I love her interest and desire to help me cook dinner or bake cookies, but those activities can sometimes be challenging due to hot stoves, wobbly little hands and messy ingredients.
Read more...Take a bite out of Apple Cupcakes »
Baking cupcakes are all the rage – there's even a television show devoted to two women running a cupcake store, appropriately named The Cupcake Girls.
Read more...Got leftover yams or sweet potatoes? Try this Thanksgiving Sweet Potato Pizza! »
Every year, we’re bombarded with recipes for leftover Thanksgiving turkey. But what are we supposed to do with the leftover yams and sweet potatoes?
Read more...Family, food and Thanksgiving stuffing »
Now that it’s November we can leave the candy and treats behind us and focus on every foodies favorite holiday – Thanksgiving!
Read more...Blondies with Pecans and Chocolate Chips – a secret too delicious to keep »
Do you have one of those signature recipes that earns compliments every time you make it? One of those dishes that’s such a crowd pleaser that when someone asks you for the recipe you almost hate to give it out because you don’t want it to become someone else’s hallmark?
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