by Lisa Ludwigsen | Family Cooking
Just as it seems like winter will drag on forever, we are graced with glorious citrus! Oranges, satsumas, mandarins, grapefruit, lemons, and limes arrive just in time to deliver a zesty antidote to all those rich winter meals and grey days. Winter citrus season...
by Lisa Ludwigsen | Family Cooking
Find interesting mushrooms like these Trumpets in many grocery stores. I have always been enchanted by mushrooms. Spotting toadstools on a walk or even in the backyard always lifts my mood. They’re a cheerful anecdote to dark, wet winters that can feel like a...
by Laurie | Food Safety Tips
As school starts out, the peak summer harvest is going strong. I like to use a combination of traditional sandwiches, salads and other leftovers for school aged and high school aged kids. Sandwich bread varies based on what the kids’ taste. I tend toward country...
by Laurie | Family Cooking, Recipe, Summer Cooking
This Coq au Vin Recipe is a super easy version of the classic French dish, Coq au Vin, a chicken stew. I’ve eliminated traditional bacon, and I can’t keep tarragon in my herb garden, so I might replace that sometimes with thyme. Herbs de Provence is often sold in...
by Laurie | Family Cooking, Recipe, Summer Cooking
Apples are coming into season. It’s a great time to taste different varieties. When my daughters were young, as early as pre-school, I used to let them pick different colored apples from the farmer’s market. Then we would go home and do a taste test. Later, I...
by Laurie | Family Cooking, Recipe, Summer Cooking
This Harvest Soup Recipe is a tasty way to use leftovers from your holiday party to serve your kids and family a healthy meal! My kids are grown now and I still have a passion for getting children cooking healthy food. I want to help you get your healthy kids cooking...
by Laurie | Family Cooking, Recipe, Summer Cooking
I love making and enjoying our Roasted Winter Vegetables Recipe during this time of year. Roasted winter vegetables are a yummy accompaniment to any dish especially holiday meals. It’s a great way to add healthy vegetables your family will enjoy. We love to...
by Laurie | Food Safety Tips
As I’m out teaching food and knife safety while cooking with children. I often run into parents passionate about teaching children about cooking. Meet my guest blogger, Daniel Sherwin of DadSolo.com : Despite common misconceptions, the kitchen is not the most...
by Laurie | Family Cooking, Recipe, Summer Cooking
Zucchini is one of our favorite summer vegetables. It can be used raw in a salad, stir fried, steamed, and grilled. One of my favorite dishes as a child was zucchini stuffed. Noni used to make it and I make it for special occasions. Noni spent a lot more time in...
by Laurie | Family Cooking, Recipe, Summer Cooking
I store up fresh basil pesto in the freezer at this time of year so that I can have it year-round. I freeze it in ice cube trays. After it’s frozen, I pop the cubes into an airtight container or zip-lock bags and store it in the freezer for later. It’s wonderful to...
