One of the perks of being an adult is you can have cookies whenever you want.     But what if you make cookies nutritious enough you can justify eating them for breakfast? Guess what? It turns out you actually CAN have cookies for …read more

    We gotta eat! That’s a fact. But how we handle this expense can make the difference between money in the bank or drowning in debt.   Cooking at home is the best way to save on food costs, we all know that. But …read more

    No matter the month, each season has it’s challenges that tap our time and stretch our schedules. Everybody I talk to always feels really busy!  We have so much on our plates there’s no time to put food on them!   Cheaper than …read more

  For many of us “grown-ups” cooking has become so automatic we don’t think about all the skills we use when we’re cooking.  Skills like hand-eye coordination, reading, writing, math, science, appreciating nature, understanding nutrition and most importantly; creativity.    Allowing kids to be involved …read more

  A St. Patrick’s Day tradition with a twist   As I write this it’s almost St. Patrick’s Day!  For most families the day won’t be complete until we sit down to the traditional dinner of corned beef and cabbage.   While I love customs, …read more

      If you’ve been reluctant to make bread because you don’t want to mess around with yeast, then this recipe is for you!   Can bread with a chewy, craggy crust and a tender moist interior cost less a dollar? Yes! In short, …read more

  What’s not to love about St. Patrick’s Day? The wearing o’ the green, leprechaun pinches, and green food coloring in everything from breakfast to beer (well maybe not that so much). Plus, I’m excited about the traditional St. Pat’s dinner of corned beef, cabbage, …read more

  Unassuming cauliflower is being featured all over the hottest restaurant’s menus as it’s transformed into appetizers, soups, salads and even served as an entrée. Do you wonder what all the fuss is about?  Lemme tell you.   First, cauliflower, is a cruciferous vegetable in …read more

You probably have lots of quick, easy recipes that call for condensed cream soups, like cream of chicken, cream of mushroom, or cream of celery. At any rate, they’re pantry staples and I bet you have some in your cupboards right now. However, have you …read more