Andre’s Scones
As children, my sister and I would always look forward to Sunday morning breakfast. Every Sunday before church we would run downstairs to find Dad standing at the island, a folded kitchen towel over his arm and a splendidly horrible French accent. It was Chef Andre! Every Sunday the kitchen…
The Selma Platter
Tradition and family have always been a big part of my life, especially around the Holidays. Growing up there were plenty of traditions that happened with the coming of the Winter months. The one I remember most and will always be one of my favorites was Aunt Selma’s Holiday cookie…
Holiday Helper
One of the first things that comes to mind when I think of the Holidays (especially Thanksgiving and Christmas) is DESSERT! I’m sure that comes at no surprise! After a heavy meal of delicious Holiday foods enjoyed with family and friends, out come rows of hot pies, decadent chocolates, warm…
Fivesie O’clock
Today’s topic is VEGGIES! Although some of my favorite foods are vegetables, it wasn’t always so. It’s a taste most people don’t acquire until they are older, and even then, some of us only eat vegetables because we know they’re healthy.. not because we like them. Kids seem to be born with an…
Momma’s Morning Cup
What is the first thing you put into your body when you wake up in the morning? The sun rises over the lake in the backyard, the birds begin to chirp their “good morning” in glorious harmony... the children are all up, fed, dressed and ready for school, and a…
Tea Time: A healthy time for balanced snacks
It is a pastime, but in my house it is a necessary time. Tea Time…. That glorious hour in the early afternoon when the kids are at their peak rambunctiousness. The hour that mommy (me) needs a minute to collect her thoughts and a moment or two of uninterrupted peace.…
Specialty confections make great travel treats
Our cross-country road trip is nearly upon us! As it closes in, I find myself panicking as to what to pack in the car for our kids, not just to keep them occupied but also FULL. We will have stretches of road that will last more than 10 hours with…