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...]
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...]
Avocado Egg Salad
April 17, 2013 By 1 Comment
photo courtesy of P&G Everyday If you've been following this blog, you know that avocados have taken center stage in our house this year. Now that I've learned how to select ripe avocados in the supermarket and how to safely cut them open, I’ve become obsessed with making homemade guacamole (watch my step-by-step video). In fact, my family accepts nothing less. And now it seems we’re all determined to integrate avocados into as many dishes as possible. A new family favorite I developed from scratch, Stuffed Baked Avocados: 3 Ways, … [Read more...]
Beef, Barley & Mushroom Soup
April 15, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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...]
