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Help For Picky Eaters

One thing I have strived to do as a Mom is instill good eating habits in Hailey. When I was married, this was difficult, my ex husband was a picky eater and Hailey picked up his habits, to this day she will not eat marinara sauce! Being single has given me the opportunity, and many times the need, to figure out how to serve healthy foods that my daughter will eat without having to worry about someone else’s influence on her choices. Like most children Hailey will choose what’s fast food or junk food over what I wish she would … Continue reading →

Cooking For Two

How often do you cook? When I was first divorced Hailey was ten, she ate hardly anything so making a meal was a challenge. It seemed like everything I made was so big we would be eating the same meal for four or five nights. This did not go over well with my child. Hailey is a picky eater anyway and to try and put the same thing in front of her for dinner, night after night was asking for mutiny. There were so many new things I didn’t have time to figure this one out. That first year we … Continue reading →

Large Family Recipes: Pancakes

When you have a larger family, the standard recipes sometimes don’t apply. Most recipes are crafted to feed four people at a time, but what if you have more, or your family includes hungry teenagers? You need large family recipes that will work. Pancakes can be a little tricky when you upscale them. The amount of baking powder, for example will be off if you simply times everything by three or four for example. after a few experiments, I’ve come up with a pancake recipes that is delicious, inexpensive and will feed my family. Plus it gives me a few … Continue reading →

Chores for Children

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The other day, a mother told me that she doesn’t have her children do household chores. Her philosophy is that children are only young once, and she does not want to burden their childhoods with having to cook and clean. My children do perform chores. My three-year-old does what he can (putting his plate in the sink, helping his sister feed the pets, etc.). My daughter is responsible for feeding our pets twice each day, cleaning her own room, tidying up other areas of the house, and other chores that I sometimes ask of her. She is also learning how … Continue reading →

Corn Bake

Since I’ve been on a bit of vegetable theme lately on this blog, I thought I’d share another one with you that is a particular favorite. Aside from tasting great, part of the attraction is once you’ve got the chopping and grating done, this is so simple it doesn’t take much time to make. Good for the busy cook. Although this recipe uses vegetables, it also includes bacon, so sorry, if you’re vegetarian you’ll have to pass on this one. In my opinion, it loses too much in taste if you omit the bacon. Sorry too, it won’t work for … Continue reading →

Mothers Day, a Celebration or a Trial?

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Mothers Day can be lovely or it can be a time of pain. For those with good relationships, it’s a chance to get together and celebrate. For those estranged from family or whose mother has died or they live a distance away, it can be a time of misery and loneliness. Yesterday, Mothers Day here, for me was a lovely family day. Our daughter and her husband were unable to come down to us. That’s the way it is when your daughter is married to someone in ministry and Mothers Day falls on a Sunday. Sunday for them is a … Continue reading →

Go Mexican for Cinco de Mayo

For those of you looking to party like it’s 1999 on May 5th, consider hosting a Cinco de Mayo fiesta. The fifth day of the fifth month marks the Mexican army’s victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. In the United States, commemorations of the special occasion are typically marked with large parties that feature plenty of Mexican cuisine. If you can’t make it out to a local fiesta, then have one at home using these red-hot recipes: SPICY BEEF BURRITOS Ingredients: 1 1/4 pound ground beef 1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin … Continue reading →

Simple Roast Chicken

A roast chicken is one of the easiest dishes to make, and yet it is often very much appreciated. The aromas of a chicken roasting in the oven are homey, and the crackling skin and homemade gravy are very much comfort food. Furthermore, any leftover roast chicken can be put to so many good uses, especially if you prepare it simply in the beginning. Roast chicken can be used in salads, soups, casseroles and more. Be sure to baste your roast chicken after the first hour and then at least every 30 minutes after that initial basting. This will keep … Continue reading →

Two Easy Chicken Marinades

With a handful of simple ingredients, you can create quick and easy chicken marinades for spring baking or summer grilling. You can even prepare these weeks ahead. Just throw the chicken and the marinade into a bag or freezer dish together and then freeze. Pull them out of the freezer the night before to thaw in the refrigerator, or defrost in the microwave before cooking. Soy Good Chicken This one I am afraid that I eyeball, so I don’t know exact measurements for you, but I think that makes it even easier. You just want to make sure that you … Continue reading →

Dandelions Part Two: Eat Your Weeds

Yesterday I wrote a blog about the health benefits and delicious nature of the lovely, not-so-lowly dandelion. For those who are feeling intrepid, here are some of the many ways to use the wild dandelions that you find in your yard. To harvest your dandelions, make sure that you find a place that is relatively wild and unsprayed, or simply grow them in your own yard. Yes, I’m telling you to grow dandelions. After all, they appear to be nearly-impossible to get rid of, so why not say that you actually want them there? If you are harvesting dandelions from … Continue reading →