Teaching Kids to Cook
As parents, we try to prepare our kids to be independent adults. There are so many life skills that need to be taught in the short time they live with us. One of them is learning to cook. Some kids … Continue reading →
Category Archives: Health and nutrition
Cook up something new this week
Do you buy the same items at the grocery store week in and week out? Many of us are creatures of habit and buy what’s familiar. I find myself cooking the same entrees for dinner over and over, focusing on … Continue reading →
Avoid the “clean your plate” club
Has anyone ever encouraged you to eat past fullness? Perhaps as a child you had to eat everything on your plate before being excused. Or maybe you had to clean your plate in order to “earn” dessert. Unfortunately, these well-intentioned … Continue reading →
Easter candy: Are there any healthy choices?
If the Easter Bunny visits your house, you may be wondering what kind of candy he will bring. By nature, all candy contains sugar, and maybe preservatives, artificial colorings, and/or unhealthy fats. But thankfully, some kinds are a smidgen healthier … Continue reading →
Pineapple Cross Centerpiece
Looking for a pretty centerpiece for your Easter table? How about a pineapple? The exotic-looking fruit is a symbol of friendship and hospitality. American colonists often used a whole pineapple as a centerpiece at dinner parties. It’s easy to carve … Continue reading →
Valentine’s Day Salad
As Valentine’s Day approaches, your children or grandkids may be breaking out the construction paper, scissors, glitter and glue. Along with red paper hearts come lots of sweet treats. Kids love baking heart-shaped cookies and eating candy hearts, but the … Continue reading →