After a long and tiring day at work, a lot of us would love to kick back and feast on a meal of deep-fried goodies. Whether it’s fish, shrimp or even just a plate of fries, fried food is comfort food for many of us. Unfortunately, fried foods are also relatively bad for us. This is because they’re high in... Read more →
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Why A Healthy Diet Is All About COOKING Dips
It’s never too early to introduce healthy eating habits to your children. As a parent, you know that you need to be a role model. Therefore, creating healthy meal rules for your family to rely on can be helpful. The first and most important habit is to focus on turning meals into a convivial experience. Indeed, sharing meals together as... Read more →
Culver's Time Means Family Time
Thank you Culver’s for sponsoring this post. Family time means Culver's time! It's one of our favorite ways to decompress, enjoy good food, and each other's company during this busy time of year. Culver's menu offers something a little different for my entire family, including sweet treats! Whether it's a ButterBurger Value Basket, chicken sandwiches, or even the North Atlantic... Read more →
Creating A Kid-Friendly Kitchen
Kitchens are full of hazards, which can make them dangerous places for kids. Some parents don’t allow kids in the kitchen – however this isn’t always an option if you need to cook or clean whilst monitoring your kids. By taking a few safety precautions and adding a few playful distractions, you may be able to make your kitchen a... Read more →
Catering For Kids: Getting Your Child's Diet Right
Kids and mealtimes can be frustrating, as parents we know that they need to be filling up on healthy foods to thrive but getting them to do so is never easy. If you want to get your child’s diet right, here are a few things you can do. Eat together One of the most beneficial things you can do in... Read more →
Healthy Eating Habits That Can Transform Your Family's Diet
Many parents find it incredibly difficult to persuade their children to make healthy options when it comes to food. After all, there are just so many treats out there that can tempt them away from nutritious fruits and vegetables. In fact, some parents struggle so much to persuade their kids to eat healthily that things can quickly break down into... Read more →
Celebrate National School Breakfast Week March 4-8
To encourage more families to take advantage of the healthy choices available for school breakfast, many schools will celebrate National School Breakfast Week during March 4-8, 2019. Read more →
Easy Mexican Street Corn Recipe
Recently, while on the Kansas Corn Tour, I learned a ton about corn, it's benefits, and most importantly - how amazingly delicious it is, especially in this recipe for Mexican Street Corn. One of our visits was to All Things BBQ in Wichita, Kansas, where Chef Tom helped us create one of the most amazing meals I've ever had on... Read more →
Highlights from the Farm Food Tour of Kansas
Check out some of my favorite highlights from the Kansas Farm Food Tour hosted by the Kansas Farm Bureau. Without a doubt, Kansas farmers are the hardest working people I've ever met! I have a newfound appreciation and respect for all of those who had made it their life's work to feed our country and even greater, our world. Read more →
Ice Cream Smores Snack Recipe
There's nothing that screams summer quite like ice cream. But, what about ice cream AND smores? Genius, right?! I know! This fun ice cream smores snack recipe idea is going to become the hit of your summer. Seriously! Your kids, neighbors, family, friends, dogs, etc. will be BEGGING for more! So, I'll leave it up to you if you decide... Read more →
