Recipes

Cooking simple recipes with your child is an incredible opportunity for your family! Photo by Tanaphong Toochinda on Unsplash Your child will be able to practice using their senses (especially taste, smell, and touch!) and fine motor skills (grasping, pinching, scooping, stirring, etc). It’s also a great chance to help them practice learning to clean up as they go and learning basic kitchen safety (wash hands, only grown ups touch the stoves, etc). Plus, best reason of all: it’s a wonderful time for you and your child(ren) to spend time creating something together. No matter how simple the recipe or messy your kitchen,...

I’ve been craving pita bread lately. I had Brassica (people in Columbus, OH know this gem), but basically I’ve just wanted to dip some delicious carbs, any carbs into some hummus. So… I researched and experimented and figured out how to bring my cravings to light. Basically, it came down to two easy ingredients: yogurt and self rising flour. But, I wanted to mix it up and secretly only had certain ingredients. What I did: 2 cups self rising flour- any will work 1 cup yogurt- all I had was silk brand vanilla flavored. 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder I...

 I bake extra-firm tofu tossed with a dash of olive oil at 400 F for 25-30 minutes, then toss with Buffalow sauce.  I saute onions, bell-peppers and summer squash with olive oil, salt and pepper.  I warm up a whole wheat tortilla for 20 seconds in the microwave oven just to soften it, then spread roasted red-pepper hummus in the center of the wrap, top with the sauteed vegetables and raw baby spinach and avocado, add the buffalo tofu, fold all 4 corners of the tortilla towards the center (like a burrito).  This is a filling, fun and tasty lunch...

Everything you need to know about building a simple grazing table. All the inspiration you need with styling tips & tricks! Includes a FREE grazing table food list. You all know I love planning a good party! I almost enjoy the planning part as much as the party itself. The more we entertain, the more I value recipes and dishes that don’t take a lot of time, or can be made in advance. I want it all – something that is sure to wow our guests, but without a lot of effort required the day of the event. I do...

“Are you kidding me? Is this for real? Didn’t you buy this 2 days ago?” Yes, yes I did buy that half gallon of ice cream 2 days ago. And yes it’s almost gone. And no I don’t eat it so I didn’t notice it was almost gone. But yes this is what happens when 2 grown boys/ men are stuck inside. They eat. It’s only been just about 2 weeks of shelter in place self-quarantine, but time seems to have taken on another dimension. Slower? But warped? It feels like a holiday break except there’s no big family dinners....