Another summer vacation is drawing to a close as a new school year starts. My son will be entering first grade…that seems significantly more mature than kindergarten, doesn’t it? No naps, less time on the playground, and the introduction of standardized testing with little bubbles to fill in with #2 pencils. I digress... This also means longer days, a bigger appetite, and ...
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Gathering a Community Around the Table
I have very fond memories of meals shared when I was a child. Yes, I enjoyed family dinners around our own table but I also enjoyed covered dishes with my church, spaghetti dinners with my high school rowing team, and any community meal I could find on my college campus. While working at Walt Disney World in their college program, I even enjoyed huge feasts with fellow ...
Smoothies!!!
I don't really remember having smoothies when I was a child. milkshakes, orangeades, lemonades, and other yummy concoctions come to mind, but I don't think "smoothie" was a recognized food term at that time; or if it was,my family did not use it. Now, however, it has become one of my kindergartner's favorite breakfast options. I must also confess that it was one of my ...
Citrus Season
Living in Florida is wonderful, especially this time of the year. I am very blessed to have many friends and neighbors with an over-abundance of wonderful citrus that they are willing to share. I love the intense citrusy flavor of orange zest. That being said, one of my favorite types of citrus is the kumquat because you eat the whole thing: zest, peel, pulp, seeds, etc. I've ...
Healthy, Quick Breakfast Ideas
I'm often asked for recipe ideas that can provide a convenient, quick, and healthy breakfast option. One easy option is to make muffins and freeze them for an easy on the go munch, To make them healthier, try substituting unsweetened applesauce for some of the oil or butter, or use any fruit puree. I also love Museli and Smoothies (see links below). The following recipe for ...
