In my last shopping trip, I grabbed a bag of potatoes, some onions and frozen vegetables since they are items that store well and last longer. Plus, they are...

What are your favorite things to bake? Do you make any substitutions to make it healthier? You don’t have to make a lot of changes to a recipe to make it hea...

What do you do with your veggie scraps? In the warmer months, we like to compost our scraps. But in the winter months, it is too cold for the food to break d...

If you are not from Cincinnati, have you every tried Cincinnati Chili? And if you are from Cincinnati, have you ever made your own Cincinnati Chili or do yo ...

Have you tried figs? What are your favorite fig recipes? I have to admit that I haven’t had figs very often but when I saw the Fig-Pecan Energy Bites recipe ...

I love quick and easy breakfasts so we can get out the door for preschool and our other activities! These Overnight Oats are perfect because you prep them th...

These snowy winter months make me want to prepare a large batch of warm chili. And this is the perfect recipe! It is super easy, quick and both of my kids en...

Do your kids like to dunk their veggies in dip? I find my 2 and 4 year old eat WAY more fruits and veggies when I serve them with a dip. I give them about 1-...

Growing up, I can't remember a time when my mom didn't make Choco-Mint Freeze for our Christmas dessert. The combination of chocolate and peppermint is one o...

Do you like making holiday gifts from the kitchen? What do you usually make? This week at my MOPS meeting (Mothers of Preschoolers) we made these cute stove ...

I have a confession to make: I completely forgot to buy a gift for my son’s preschool teacher’s birthday in November....and I am the volunteer room parent. T...

Are you looking for an alternative sweet potato dish for the holidays that is more savory than sweet? This has been my go-to sweet potato dish I bring to Tha...

My friend, Alison, and I were talking about ideas for sides for dinners because we are often in a rut. Do you experience this too? She found this awesome rec...

What are your kids’ favorite snacks these days? One of our current favorites is roasted chickpeas. Have you had them? Do you buy them or make them yourself? ...

Creamy Potato Soup Serves: 6 3 pounds red potatoes, washed and cut into 1-inch pieces ½ sweet onion, chopped 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth 2 garlic cloves,...

Every year, my family vacations at the Jersey Shore. Yes, even from the Midwest, we trek over to the East coast because my parents grew up outside of Philade...

Cheese and Veggie Frittata Serves: 4 4 t. olive oil, divided 1 cup sliced onion 4 cups chopped spinach leaves 1/2 t. salt, divided ¼ t. ground black pepper 1...

Acorn squash is mild in flavor, easy to roast and packed with Vitamin C. It is a great way to introduce your kids to squash! Don't be discouraged if you chil...

Kid-Friendly Thai Pizza My kids really enjoy these fun pizzas! You can’t go wrong since everyone loves pizza, right? It’s just a little twist on a traditiona...