Janine FaberApr 17, 20202 minCelebrate Breakfast - Breakfast Banana SplitStart each day with a celebration – a fun, healthy breakfast! Breakfast helps jump start the day and is a way to provide you and your fam...
Janine FaberMar 20, 20201 minCauliflower Potato Bisque 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 lo...
Janine FaberMar 12, 20202 minBe A Cheerleader You are valued. There are times when I need a little reminder myself. These 3 ideas always seem to help me: 1. Rephrase the word “should”...
Janine FaberMar 1, 20191 minMy 5 Go-To Healthier Baking TipsWhat 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 r...
Janine FaberFeb 13, 20191 minTurning Veggie Scraps into Homemade Veggie BrothWhat 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...
Janine FaberFeb 1, 20192 min5-Way Cincinnati Chili: Our Super Bowl DinnerIf you are not from Cincinnati, have you every tried Cincinnati Chili? And if you are from Cincinnati, have you ever made your own Cincin...
Janine FaberJan 25, 20191 minFig-Pecan Energy Bites from The 30-Minute Mediterranean Diet CookbookHave 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 ...
Janine FaberJan 24, 20191 minQuick and Healthy Breakfast for Kids: Overnight OatsI love quick and easy breakfasts so we can get out the door for preschool and our other activities! These Overnight Oats are perfect beca...
Janine FaberJan 15, 20191 minWarm Up with White Turkey ChiliThese 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 an...
Janine FaberJan 9, 20191 minHealthy Dips for Kids: Tzatziki Sauce RecipeDo 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. ...
Janine FaberDec 21, 20181 minChoco-Mint Freeze: My Absolute FAVORITE DessertGrowing 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...
Janine FaberDec 15, 20181 minStove Top PotpourriDo you like making holiday gifts from the kitchen? What do you usually make? This week at my MOPS meeting (Mothers of Preschoolers) we ma...
Janine FaberDec 7, 20182 minSpicy PecansI 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 volu...
Janine FaberNov 22, 20181 minRoasted Almond Sweet PotatoesAre 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...
Janine FaberNov 15, 20181 minOur New Favorite Veggie Side: Roasted CauliflowerMy 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 fo...
Janine FaberNov 10, 20181 minHealthy Snack: Roasted Spiced ChickpeasWhat are your kids’ favorite snacks these days? One of our current favorites is roasted chickpeas. Have you had them? Do you buy them or ...
Janine FaberNov 5, 20181 minCreamy Potato SoupCreamy Potato Soup Serves: 6 3 pounds red potatoes, washed and cut into 1-inch pieces ½ sweet onion, chopped 4 cups low-sodium chicken br...
Janine FaberNov 2, 20182 minFamily-Style (Bibimbap Recipe)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 u...
Janine FaberOct 23, 20181 minCheese and Veggie FrittataCheese 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. g...
Janine FaberOct 11, 20182 minStuffed Acorn SquashAcorn 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 dis...