by Lisa Ludwigsen | Family Cooking
Father’s Day is just around the corner. We’re always on the lookout for ideas that might delight Dad; something a bit out of the ordinary. This year we’re making an old-fashioned Tomato Soup Cake. That’s right, a cake made with a can of tomato soup! My dad was a...
by Lisa Ludwigsen | Crafts
A thrifted pot and three herb plants make a wonderful gift for Mom It’s no wonder that we celebrate mothers during the month of May. There is a distinct shift in the air as the soil warms, baby birds and animals are born, and the spring garden begins to offer its...
by Lisa Ludwigsen | Family Cooking
It’s springtime and we’re ready to change up the winter dinner rotation for a few lighter, easy, quick meals. Our Chef-K team is gearing up for summer camps making easy meals a must. We’ve all been there: It’s 5:45pm, the “what’s for dinner?” chorus has...
by Lisa Ludwigsen | Family Cooking
There is a lot of talk about meal prep these days. Of course, we’ve been planning family meals since the beginning of modern life. Crock pots, reheated leftovers, and pre-cutting ingredients for the evening meal are just a few of the tried-and-true prep steps....
by Lisa Ludwigsen | Family Cooking
Homemade granola is the overachiever of the pantry. It’s a breakfast staple, a midday or afterschool snack, and a delightful dessert topping. The process of combining and baking a few pantry staples will make your kitchen smell like a high-end bakery. But the real...