Summer BBQ Kick-Off

  Don't forget to vote for My Judy the Foodie in the Top 25 Foodie Moms 2013 Contest.  You can vote 1x per 24-hour time period until 6/4/13!! So, go ahead spread the word and, vote here! It’s almost officially SUMMERTIME! School is winding down and my kids are ready to take full advantage of their carefree days.  Not only are we breaking out the super high SPF sunscreen, we’re also tweaking our grocery list and stocking up on essentials so we’re prepared for any impromptu summer picnics and grill outs.  Because we live in the … [Read more...]

Avocado Pudding

The type of pudding I remember eating as a child came directly from those square plastic containers that probably sat on the shelves of the supermarket for weeks.  This same pudding was endorsed ad nauseum in the 1980's by Bill Cosby in those iconic commercial's where he's featured licking the chocolate Jello "puddin'" off his spoon while surrounded by dozens of salivating kids.  It's probably safe to say every brown bag school lunch packed by Mom contained a jello pudding accompaniment for dessert. My go to chocolate pudding as a kid....and a … [Read more...]

Apricot and Melon Chilled Soup

It’s Seriously Soup day today, featuring one of my favorite bloggers, Serena, who authors a blog called Seriously Soupy.  Serena started Seriously Soupy as a creative outlet for herself after her first daughter was born, which combined her passion for cooking with an interest in learning more about soups and soup making.  Since it started, she has given soup tours and taught soup classes and has a catalog of over 100 soups on the site!  You can join Serena on her Soupy journey at SeriouslySoupy.com and twice a month you can find her here, at My … [Read more...]

Zucchini and Cheese Frittata

Summer is around the corner.  It’s getting warm outside.  With the sticky weather, I’ve been searching for light, refreshing dishes to make for my family.   Whether I’m blending smoothies, mixing salads, or whipping puddings, the operative word is “light.”  So, even though the crock pot was my soulmate this past fall-spring, I’m stowing it away and focusing on planting my garden in two weeks, honing my grilling  skills and enjoying my Ninja blender. Our Wednesday night breakfast-for-dinner theme nights needed some adjustment too. Challah French … [Read more...]