Kids Cuisine

The most difficult aspect of making dinner for many a harried mom is preparing a meal that appeals to the majority of family members. I am not one of those moms who will make a different dinner for each person, but I still try to make something that will be enjoyed by everyone. At least […]

When my kids were preschool age, our family relocated from the Midwest to Southern California. Quite a change in lifestyle for us. My husband took a new job and worked obscenely long hours and had frequent trips out-of-town. Feeling like a fish out of water and lacking in adult camaraderie, the kids […]

Cheerios Snack Mix (in Original and Cheddar flavors) is a new addition to the ever-expanding snack aisle of your local grocery store. I received the Original flavor to sample and enlisted my family’s help in testing the new snack food. As I am always on the lookout for healthy snacks, I was anxious […]

I spend inordinate amounts of time cooking, baking, researching recipes, grocery shopping, and generally talking about food. When one of my kids shows an interest in cooking, I jump at the chance to help them love the culinary world as much as I do.
I received the Twinkies Cookbook from one of my sisters as […]

Who doesn’t like macaroni and cheese? All that gooey, cheesy goodness is an anytime favorite. After eating a big plateful, a nap is easily induced. I have made numerous recipes for macaroni and cheese over the years. Everything from the boxed variety (which is still a favorite), to the freezer kind, to the baked, […]