Ask any homeschool mom what her biggest challenge is, and chances are she’ll say, “Getting everything done each day.” With so many responsibilities pulling us in all directions, our to-do lists include both schoolwork and housework. Finding that balance and getting a good meal on the table can be a daunting task. Doling out some […]
Cooking With Kids
Favorite Family Holiday Traditions
Family Holiday Traditions The holidays are a time for family traditions, and one of my favorite things to do each year is creating yummy holiday treats with my junior chef. He inspires me to try new things, and we have so much fun planning, shopping, and cooking together. We especially like to create sweet treats […]
Fun and Healthy School Day Lunch: PBJ Bento
The Best Fun & Healthy School Day Lunch Once school starts back, our busy days become even more packed with activity. As a homeschooling family, we often get immersed in our studies, and then when hunger calls, we have no idea what to have for lunch. We often find ourselves out of the house for […]
Inspiralize Everything
AN APPLES-TO-ZUCCHINI ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SPIRALIZING This blog uses affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. Inspiralize Everything: An Apples-to-Zucchini Encyclopedia of Spiralizing by Ali Maffucci is a comprehensive primer for all things spiralized. My junior chef first started spiralizing after trying it in a cooking class he attended. He has made a few salads with his […]
Kids in the Kitchen: Ghoulish Goodies
Halloween Fun with Ghoulish Goodies This blog uses affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. My boys look forward to Halloween every year. From planning creative costumes, choosing the perfect pumpkin to carve, and joining in the neighborhood festivities, everyone enjoys walking in the crisp fall evening to share the fun (and goodies). Usually around […]
Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Paleo Celebrations
Danielle Walker’s Against All Grain Celebrations This blog uses affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. If a cookbook can be called life changing, it would be Danielle Walker’s Against All Grain Celebrations: A Year of Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, and Paleo Recipes for Every Occasion. Some see allergen-free diets as a ‘trend’. But for people with allergies […]
Berry Patch Shortcake & Paypal Cash Giveaway!
Cooking With Kids: Berry Patch Shortcake #ChooseGood #Annies On busy weeknights, it can be a challenge to come up with an easy dessert our whole family will love. Yogurt is a favorite snack at our house, so our junior chef came up with an idea for a berry themed dessert he calls Berry Patch Shortcake. […]
Kids in the Kitchen: Cooking Kits for Kids
Cooking Kits for Kids from Kidstir My son has aspirations of being a chef and restaurant owner one day, and he is really passionate about all things related to cooking. He would rather look at kitchen gadgets than toys, and he is already adept at cooking full meals for our family. He loves to experiment […]
The Homemade Kitchen
Cooking with The Homemade Kitchen As my son and I cook together, I realize the sweetness and importance of these shared experiences, and I cherish these times with reverence and awe. Never much of a cook myself, my son inspires me to try new recipes and get back to the basics of cooking, rather than […]
Fun School Day Lunch
Create a Bento Box ABC & 123 School Day Lunch Little Passports has teamed up with Wendy Copley, one of their Blog Ambassadors and author of Everyday Bento: 50 Cute and Yummy Lunches to Go, to bring you an amazing Back to School Bento Box! Back to school is a busy time, and creating the […]
Kids in the Kitchen
Cooking Up Some Fun My little junior chef is getting very skilled in the kitchen, and he especially likes to try new recipes and techniques. He has recently been taking cooking classes in our area. These opportunities have helped him (and me) branch out from the familiar and experiment with new foods and different methods […]
The Berenstain Bears’ Country Cookbook
For kids who love to cook, The Berenstain Bears’ Country Cookbook: Cub-Friendly Cooking with an Adult is a fantastic resource for easy recipes and ideas. My youngest son is a true junior chef, and he loved this cookbook right away. It’s size is just right for little hands, it’s colorful design is engaging, and the […]