Number 4 has always had an interest in cooking and baking. Even with a broken elbow, she wanted to be in on the action. Allowing your kids to help in the kitchen when they are young can be really frustrating and at times, excruciating. But at some point, you get a major return on your […]
In the Kitchen
Day 23: Wafflemaker Hash Browns
My kids love hash brown patties like the ones they sell at Dunkin Donuts. But they don’t love the shredded ones. A week or so ago I saw a post on Facebook about making hash browns out of tater tots in the waffle maker. So I Googled waffle maker hash browns and a few recipes popped […]
Day 22: Lunch a la Little House On The Prairie (And Delicious & Easy Baked Penne )
I have been enjoying cooking for my family. And my family has also been enjoying me cooking for them. Number 4 said to me, “Mom, you have been making some really good food, and I just wanted to tell you that I really appreciate it.” That little acknowledgment meant A LOT to me. We haven’t […]
Day 21: Baking With Children (aka Immersion Therapy)
We have been doing a lot of baking. Apparently so have lots of other people, because when I went to the grocery store last weekend, there was no baking powder anywhere. That was something I wasn’t anticipating a shortage of. But my dad came to the rescue and found some at WalMart when he had […]
Day 16: Feeding 7 People On One Trip To The Grocery Store Per Week
Limiting myself to one trip per week to the grocery store and making meals that are semi nutritious and good (enough) for you has not been as difficult as I thought it would be. In fact, it has made my life a little easier. Because I need to shop with a very specific plan and […]
Plant Based Chili — Pantry Friendly and Super Easy
This chili is so easy to make and it’s so good. Even my meat eaters love it. It’s also budget friendly. It costs me well under $10 to make and it feeds my whole family. It’s great for any busy weeknight, and you can make it on the stove or throw all the ingredients in […]