I was definitely a stubborn, picky eater growing up. Even though Mom's kitchen was always full of life with intoxicating smells and a carousel of colorful foods, I usually always defaulted to the generic pasta-with-butter-or-marinara and select meats (namely grilled chicken and hamburgers or cheeseburgers). However, despite my palatal limitations, my mother (and father) did not subscribe to the philosophy of providing me with three different meal choices every night. Everyone was offered the same meal. There were no exceptions. The … [Read more...]
Hellmann’s Chicken Challenge: Helping To Diversify Dinner
September 21, 2011 By 5 Comments
Yesterday morning MyJudytheFoodie took part in the Hellman’s Mayonniase Chicken Challenge. We were right at home as My Judy the Foodie uses mayonnaise in many of the celebrated recipes, most importantly the critically acclaimed Chicken Salad with Mango Chutney - it boasts some nice heaping spoonfuls of the mayoey goodness! So, what happens at a Hellmann’s Chicken Challenge you rightfully ask? Well, Hellmann’s Parmesan-Crusted Chicken is one of the most downloaded recipes from the Hellmann’s website. Our friends at Hellmann’s are on a … [Read more...]
Measuring Time with Your Kids: Quantity vs. Quality
September 19, 2011 By 4 Comments
“To be in your children’s memories tomorrow, you have to be in their lives today” - Anonymous Last week, I received an invitation from Moms and the City to attend a preview screening of Sarah Jessica Parker’s new movie, “I Don’t Know How She Does It,” the story of a career-driven mother who constantly deals with the balancing act that accompanies the fast-paced life of a working mother. Afterwards, the audience was able to query both Sarah Jessica as well as Alison Pearson, the author of the best-selling book. Save a few dad … [Read more...]
The Benefits of Family Meal Prep
September 9, 2011 By 10 Comments
As a child my family's menu consisted of two choices: take it or leave it. ~Buddy Hackett It’s safe to say that the by-product of the back-to-school rush is a frenetic household environment. Until a sense of routine is established, everything seems a little bit undone. New start to the school day, different bus pick up times, later school days, after school, religious school, increase in homework – all of these factors exacerbate the pace of the day and usually what tends to suffer most is dinner time. For me, after a long harried day at … [Read more...]
