Today is one of my favorite days of the month, my Secret Recipe Club reveal day for April! I’m honored to be a part of this diverse international group of food bloggers. In case you forgot, everyone in the Secret Recipe Club gets assigned a blog from which we are supposed to pick a dish to cook. But, it’s all done in secrecy. It isn’t until the ultimate reveal day (today) that everyone showcases the dishes and discovers who’s been their secret foodie link. This club has provided me valuable exposure to blogs I might not otherwise … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2013
Southwestern Quinoa Sliders
April 26, 2013 By 2 Comments
Picture courtesy of NatureBox (my photos didn't come out nearly as good) We love our Quinoa. And why shouldn't we? It’s a nutritious carbohydrate that has definitely maximized our energy levels. I’ve only recently been experimenting with this whole grain in the kitchen (Mom's didn't have any quinoa-based recipes in her archives) and it’s immediately become a family favorite. It not only tastes great on its own, but has a super high protein content too. If you love your carbs, but are desperate to find a healthier option to white … [Read more...]
Kinetic Go Green 14 Piece Food Storage Container Set & Book Giveaway
April 24, 2013 By 65 Comments
After attending the Family Dinner Conference last week at New York University, I was even more motivated to continue my quest to serve home cooked meals for dinnertime. But, I can't argue, it's hard work and sometimes a huge pain. And, even though I meal plan for the week on Sunday evenings, there are many days where I just don't feel like cooking from scratch. At these frustrating moments, my freezer plays a starring role. Yes, I've learned to actually use my freezer to store dinner left overs rather than collect boxes … [Read more...]
The Benefits of Family Dinner (and an easy chicken recipe)
April 19, 2013 By 1 Comment
Yesterday I attended the Family Dinner Conference at NYU hosted by Blog for Family Dinner dedicated to creating a community of people who care about food, family, health and the environment and who believe that family dinner is a powerful force for good. Blog for Family Dinner is a collaborative project between the blogs: Dinner Together, Eat Dinner, and Time at the Table. I had written a Mother's Day piece for Blog for Family Dinner almost two years ago and have followed them ever since I decided to take on my own crusade towards … [Read more...]
