Snacking On The Go.
One of the biggest challenges for these days is to come up with snacks that I can take with me. It seems like we are always on the go and of course someone is always hungry. So, what do you do to tackle those munching needs? It's often difficult to ...
Super Bowl Food!
It's almost Super Bowl time! Are you a football fan? Do you have a favorite team? In my household, as I'm sure I've shared in the past, we are not huge football watchers. We do make a huge exception for the [Super Bowl](, however. I'd love to get into watching ...
Finding The Balance
Everyone has a full schedule these days, there is just no way around it. We all seem to be playing the same balancing act between trying to make ends meet and having time with our families. Trust me, I struggle with that balancing act as much as anyone else these ...
A New Year!
Happy New Year! I hope your Christmas and New Year's celebrations were fun and memorable. Ours were, though we were sick through the whole thing. Not my favorite way to spend the holidays, but we are hopeful for full health in the New Year! Perhaps we got it all out ...
Gifts From The Kitchen
Time for the big count down. It is just over a week until Christmas! Are you ready? Is your bank account screaming yet? I know this time of year always is a strain on mine. There are so many people I would love to bless with a little something just ...
Warming Up And Getting Cozy!
One of my favorite things about this time of year is getting all warmed up and cozy by the fire with a hot cup of something tasty. Late fall and winter evenings often find me in my comfy chair with a steaming mug of something comforting and soothing after my ...
Christmas Cookie Exchange
It's that time of year, tasty treats abound. Parties are a constant and the Christmas cookie exchanges are being planned. This is a Christmas tradition that I absolutely love, of course, it is about sharing tasty food. What's not to love! Friends, family, cookies and candy, sharing recipes and spending ...
Tis The Season....
Thanksgiving is a distant memory. Well, perhaps not "distant" but it is over. Hopefully it was a good one for you and your family. I know ours was wonderful, relaxing and a great start to the holiday season. I love this time of year, don't you? As most of you ...
Last Minute Dessert Ideas.
Oh my! Thanksgiving is the day after tomorrow. Can you believe it? Are you still scrambling for a gluten-free dessert idea for your feast? Did you perhaps just find out that YOU are supposed to bring the dessert to this year's dinner? Maybe you've just decided that you need just ...
What's On Your Thanksgiving Menu This Year?
It's almost here! I know, it's hard to believe it, but Thanksgiving is almost here. How did it sneak up on us so quickly? Do you ever feel that way? Why, just yesterday it was Labor Day weekend and we were saying goodbye to summer. Time sure flies, faster every ...
Have You Heard? It's Almost Pie Season!
There are some people out there that make pies all year long, but in my house, pies are generally reserved for the fall and winter holiday season. Every year, I wonder why I don't make them more often. If I'm brutally honest with myself (and you, for that matter) it's ...
Soup Is Ready! Are You Hungry?
The days are getting colder, in some parts of the country there has even been snow! To me, that means it's time for soup. Hot, hearty and comforting soups, stews and chowders. Not only are soups easy to prepare, but they are one of the most economical meals to make! ...
An Apple A Day....So Tasty!
Apple season is here! Can't you just picture yourself in that country apple orchard picking bushels of apples with your family? Rather "Norman Rockwell" don't you think? Maybe picking apples is not your cup of tea....or maybe cider would be more fitting. There are plenty of produce stands around with ...
Quick And Easy Side Dishes.
Coming up with the main dish for dinner is often the easy part of meal planning. For me, I often find myself at a loss when it comes to the dishes that round out the meal. The side dishes you choose can bring balance to the meal, fill in the ...
Budget Saving Tips.
Let's face it, food prices are not going down no matter how much we wish they would. It just costs a lot these days to feed a family, even more so if you have to add in the expense of food sensitivities and the resulting limited food choices. What is ...
Having A Gluten-Free Halloween Party
The leaves are turning, the mornings are getting colder and the goblins are ready to party! Are you ready to host or attend an unforgettable Halloween party? What do all of the gluten-free goblins crave this time of year? Pumpkin cake, caramel apples, spice cookies and of course candy! Everything ...
All Those Pumpkins!
It's here! That glorious time of year where pumpkins and all the tasty recipes and fun things to do with them abound. Have you visited your local pumpkin patch yet? Do you have kids that are begging to go? Perhaps you have already made the annual trek out to the ...
Fresh Fall Eating.
It is so easy to forget that there are many fresh food options in the fall to enjoy. I know that by the time fall weather hits I often want to curl up with a good book and watch the rain pour down, the leaves fall and enjoy a warm ...
Foil Packet Dinners
Dinner prep, cook and clean up is a breeze with foil packet meals. Not sure what that is? Oh, it's the best thing for a busy mama with a hungry family and a tight grocery budget. Often, I use this method of cooking in the summer over the grill, but ...
Warm And Cozy Breakfast Ideas For A Crisp Fall Morning!
Look outside, what do you see? Perhaps a few leaves here and there sporting a new golden or red color, a soft breeze blowing, maybe even a rain shower? It's official, fall is here! With that change in the season brings those fragrant, crisp fall mornings that just beg for ...
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