Thanksgiving can be stressful if you’re the one preparing the feast or hosting the dinner in your home, and this free ebook is designed to help you plan your Thanksgiving so that it’s the kind of celebration you want. That may mean a new family tradition, a new recipe or a scaled-back meal plan. Or…
The following post is from Shaina of Food for My Family and Olmanson Photography: In the summer when the weather is hot, the cucumber vines produce plump green orbs at a crazy rate. Unable to possibly consume them all in the amount of time it takes them to grow, it's time for another food science…
The following post is from Shaina of Food for My Family: Summer is officially underway! The first week was exciting, the second week was filled with camp and plenty of activities for the younger kids while their sister was away, and last week was, well, summer. Hot and sticky days stuck at home, where I…
The following post is from Jessica of GoodCheapEats and LifeasMOM: With summer upon us, grilling food out doors appeals more and more. Not only do we avoid hot kitchens, but we also get a change of atmosphere and a breath of fresh air. Dining al fresco makes the experience even more pleasurable. Making my own…
To be honest, I'd never even heard of an immersion blender until last fall, but when I saw this Cuisinart Hand Blender on Amazon, I couldn't resist the price! Fast forward a couple months, and that silly thing was still in its box. But I was searching for a snack one evening and decided to…
The following post is from Shaina of Food for My Family and Olmanson Photography: Today, March 2nd, is Dr. Seuss's birthday. Theodor Geisel, best known as the rhyming and riddling as Dr. Seuss who brought us The Cat in the Hat, How the Grinch Stole Christmas and Horton Hears a Who, would have turned 107…
Although Nutella definitely isn't a health food -- despite the claims made in the commercials -- it's definitely yummy! I tend to eat it a spoonful at a time straight out of the jar, but these recipes have me inspired to try it in some of my baking instead. If you're a made-from-scratch kind of…
Although my husband doesn't share my sentiments, I love a hot casserole on a winter evening. My friend Shaina tells me that they're called hotdishes, not casseroles, in Minnesota, though. What do you call them where you live? The poppy seed chicken recipe below is my absolute favorite. A friend made a pan of that…
The Big Game is coming in just a couple of weeks, and it's time to start thinking about the food. Dips make great party foods because they're easy to serve -- and eat! Choose from these 9 delicious recipes to serve at your party: 1. Gazpacho Dip with Garlic Pita Chips | Not Just Recipes…
Our kids have snack twice a day, but somehow we've fallen into a routine of sugary sweets for the majority of those rather than only as a special treat. With the holidays behind us, we're determined to get back on track with regular healthy snacks! If you've found yourself in a snack rut as well,…