Kids in the Kitchen for Valentine’s Day
Have you started thinking about what you are doing for your better half for Valentine’s Day? This year, Valentine’s Day is on a Friday. With three little ones, that can be a tough night to get away!...
View ArticleSimple Chicken Noodle Soup
My daughter, Grace, is a self-professed “soup girl”. She just loves soup! Her favorite, by far, is chicken noodle soup. With a little coaching and a little prep work (and some smart shopping choices by...
View ArticleMuffuletta Bread
The muffuletta, or muffaletta, is one of the most iconic sandwiches in New Orleans. Developed by Central Grocery in 1906, the muffuletta combines Italian meats and cheeses and an Olive Salad onto a...
View ArticleMy Little Pizza Boy
My 5-year-old son is absolutely in love with pizza! He’s always called it pizzi (peet-see) and it’s hilarious to watch up jump up and down for the “pizzi man” when we order out. Those pizza guys surely...
View ArticleThank You for Making the Bacon, Matthew
Whenever possible, our family gathers around the table to share dinner (at least 4-5 times per week). It seems like such a small thing, but with busy schedules, it really takes some work to get it...
View ArticleFamily Fun on Pi Day
It’s March 14, or 3/14. In other words, it’s Pi Day. Yes, I know I’m something of a dork, but I have always loved math and, being married to an engineer, math, and, more generally, STEM, are big parts...
View ArticleIce Cream Floats
There’s always something special about getting the kids involved in the kitchen. The best times with younger children come when you just keep it simple! What could be simpler than a classic ice cream...
View ArticleGrace’s Lavender Lemonade
My oldest, Grace, is getting to that age when she wants to buy things and make decisions about what to do with them. A month or so ago, my wife took the kids to a lavender farm nearby and Grace just...
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