Food & Dining

This is easy, quick, and simple.  Yeah, it sounds strange but it's really good.  Mix 2 cups of bisquick or jiffy biscuit mix, 2/3 cup of milk, 2 tablespoons sugar, and about 3 oz milk chocolate

This Tuesday, February 24th is Shrove Tuesday otherwise known as pancake day.  Shrove Tuesday is the day before Lent begins.  It is one last day to indulge before Lent, which is a time of abstinence. 

What a cool website! New uses for 53 old things around the kitchen, each one takes a few seconds to read, which I love. Great idea-line your taco shells with a lettuce leaf. When you bite in, it won't break

The reason I think we feel better with home cooked unprocessed foods has less to do with the calories, nutrients and fat in what we're eating and more to do with fewer "intermediate experiences" for

I just remembered this 15 minute recipe that I haven't made in a while. My family really enjoyed it last night. Quick, simple, easy. Brown a pound of beef or ground turkey and drain. Add ketchup and mustard

There is a new antioxidant fruit megastar in town!  Blueberries, pomegranates, and goji berries are still undeniably healthy, but in these cash strapped times, having a cheaper alternative to these fruits is

I love that as a nation we are slowly becoming more aware of what we eat, why we eat, and how we eat.  As we get in touch with the soil around us, we become more grounded and "down to earth" in our

I had strange craving for tortellini soup tonight, and I didnt have the ingredients for my own Easy Yummy Tortellini Soup (see recipe here). So I just made up this recipe, and it is so good, even the kids love

I just walked in the door from Longhorn Steakhouse. I don't eat meat, and I really don't appreciate Bambi hanging on the walls in steak restaurants, so I was shocked at how much I adored my delectable dinner

I don't usually write about recalls, but his is such a widespread recall that it had to be done.  Please check your pantry and think twice about the peanut butter products in your cupboards.  Some

These Super Bowl inspired meals are for those of you whether you are a sports fan or not.  If you love the Steelers, or the Cardinals, just love to watch the game, love to have an excuse to stay in with friends

Choosing to give my daughter a stainless steel water bottle for drinking is part of my overall effort to go green. Sometime in 2007, people started to get worried because it came to light that many plastic drinking

Several restaurants have kids eat free nights. Free food is always good in my book, and it doesn't hurt to go out and eat once in awhile either! I have noticed more places offering kids eat free nights in

There are tons of restaurants and other businesses that give you free stuff on your birthday. You can see a list of over 100 restaurants that give you free stuff on your birthday. Some places have free birthday

Today when we had corn and walnut pancakes, I realizes some of you might not know about using Jiffy Corn Miffin Mix to make quick, easy and delicious pancakes. The recipe is on the side of the box, and the box costs

A friend of mine recently shared this carving tip with me and it really does make a difference.  So the next time you roast a chicken or a turkey, try carving it this way and see! First - when you take the

This is a really easy recipe for coleslaw that is sure to please.  And it's healthy too!  I made mine tonight along with BBQ'd chicken,  BBQ'd peaches & couscous and it was a big

I find more great things at Trader Joe's!  My latest find is their Pumpkin Bread Mix.  Just add eggs, oil and water and in less than a hour (20 minutes for muffins, 55 minutes for bread) you'll

Here's what we had for dinner tonight-meat pie pinwheels. I adapted the recipe from 3 different ones I read online. Take ground meat (I use turkey) and brown. Season any way you like. I did a little Mexican

This is part three of a the hottest food trend for 2009.  This category of our hot food trend of 2009 starts online and then heads back out into the real world of tangible food, friends, and experiences. 

My daughter made this Deep Dish Sweet Potato Pie at her Create a Cook class (see my tip about this fabulous cooking school). The recipe is a little involved, but it is so delicious, I couldn't stop eating it

These 8 foods have one thing in common, their advetising campaigns are excellent!  Effective advertising makes consumers put these foods into their shopping baskets day after day.  I consider myself nutritionally

As we buckle down and prepare to implement our New Years Resolutions, lets not forget some simple tips about healthy eating and weight loss. I know this advice sounds simple but turns out that "Eating Less"

To make a quick and easy dessert that is a little special first make a 13x9 pan of brownies as directed.  Add about a quarter to a half teaspoon of mint flavoring as desired.  Use a bit less if you have

Not a big surprise, but your brain is literally what it eats, just like the rest of your body.  Start off the new year right by feeding these brain-foods to your children.  Here is the article that lists

Here is a simple idea for a themed center piece that serves as a delicious snack as well. This is also a great item to take to a Super Bowl party at a friend's house and is sure to be the hit of any

My sister made this Caramel Apple Cranberry Baked Brie with French bread at Thanksgiving, and all ages devoured it instantly! I am making it for my holiday party this year, and probably every year from now on. We

Here is an unusual meatloaf recipe that’s tried and true and will keep them coming back for more!  This recipe is so simple that even the most cooking-challenged person in the world can make it. It

Thanksgiving has passed and you're about to prepare the next all-important dinner-Christmas feast. Did you get the gravy liquidy golden brown? Not too watery? Not too thick and chalky? No too oily or fatty?

I have made spaghetti pie before, and everyone loves it, but I sort of made up my recipe. Here is a terrific, easy, quick recipe from Emeril that really works for spaghetti pie. OK, it's not the healthiest dinner

Are you having company over during the next few weeks?  I do!  I've purchased 5 packages of Wind and Willow dip mix to get me through.  I bought the following favorites: Bacon and Horseradish

This morning I ruined all the pancake mix we had in the house by adding way too much water. We couldn't find Bisquick or pancake mix in the cupboard, but my daughter found some pouches of muffin mix. She

I found a new way to get my family (including me!) to drink more water!  It is an organic drink mix concentrate called Flavrz.  What's really great about it is that everyone loves the taste and it

I have made this stuffing for the past few years and my family loves it. You can add less garlic or pancetta (Italian form of bacon) if you like. I bake as much as I can right in the bird and then save some for

I make sure my kids get yogurt every single day.  It a simple, healthy, delicious snack (make sure you look for low sugar and organic versions) that is even easy for solid eating babies to consume.  Not

Before you head to the grocery store get out every recipe of any item you will be making in the next week and make sure you have all you need. Need brown sugar – check the panty – those seldom used

Here is a yummy noodle dish that my sister-in-law whipped up for lunch one day and we all loved it! You'll need: Soy Sauce (about 1/2 c) Package of Chow Mein Chinese Noodles Ginger (1 tsp) Garlic (1 tsp)

After the stock market crash yesterday, saving money is on everyone's mind.  Here is a timely article from WebMD that lists 15 foods that are both nutritious, and cheap.  At $2 or less for a packet

Here is everything you ever wanted to know about eggs, but didn't know who to ask. Did you know you can get vegetarian eggs? They come from chickens who were fed vegetarian diets. Did you know that grade AA

Here's a quick, easy recipe I made up last night: Use about one chicken breast and 4 to 5 fingerlings per person. Cut chicken breast into strips, season and brown on all sides. Meanwhile, cut fingerling potatoes

If you happen to have an Easy Bake Oven in your house, then you most likely know the mix that comes with it isn't all that good and quickly runs out.  Tracking down more mix is a bit of a chore and

If you are craving the simplicity of a baked potato dinner, go right ahead and indulge in one.  Chockfull of fiber, and other nutrients, the baked potato is actually a healthy food. I would steer clear

Peanut Butter Chicken Stir Fry Sauce Use this sauce over chunks of chicken and whichever vegetables you like to stir fry. ¼ cup smooth peanut butter 2 Tbs. soy sauce ½ to 1 teaspoon sesame oil

Lots of us are becoming more and more aware that eating less meat can help our diets and the planet.  Livestock is one of the biggest contributors to global warming (more than cars!) and eating even a little

This is one of the juiciest, tastiest, casserole dishes that I have ever tasted!  Thanks, Betsy, for being such a great cook! 8 slices Swiss cheese 8 boneless-skinless chicken breasts 1/4 c cooking wine 

I came across this blog called $5 Dinners.  She aims to make dinners for a family of 4 that cost a total of $5 or less. And believe it or not, she actually manages to venture beyond beans and rice.  She's

Do you want a dessert that is sure to impress?  I have the perfect recipe for you!  I have seen this recipe served at fancy restaurants, a mid-morning brunch, or even at a dinner party.  It is easy

With the growing epidemic of child obesity in this country, what is a parent to do in the face of so much advertisement for sodas and fast food? Kiwi Magazine is a great tool for "Growing Family the Natural

From the Dollar Saver ezine: A Custom Meal Looking to use up extra veggies, bits of meat or other leftovers in the fridge? A frittata (sort of like an omelet, but easier because there's no flipping) is a cheap

Save time, do it online! If you have a Sam's Club membership, you can do some of your shopping ahead of time online.  Go to http://www.samsclub.com/shopping/index.jsp and 3/4 of the way over, you