When kids cook with their parents they are exposed to a variety of experiences. In fact, cooking with kids is an amazing way to teach them reading, science, math, academic skills and basic life skills. Time spent together in the kitchen is also a really great way to encourage communication and interaction between you and…
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Teaching Kids to Cook #LMDconnector
Although February 18th was the “official” Family Day, we have a special family day every week. One of our favorite family activities is cooking together. We enjoy making homemade pizza, lasagna, tacos or burritos on Friday nights. Our 7 year old daughter Kate loves to make Guacamole to go with our meals or as an…
Mexican-Style Baked Potato Soup #recipe
Jeanine Friesen, the author of “The Everything Guide to Living Gluten-Free”, is a recipe developer and freelance food writer from Manitoba, Canada. Her blog, The Baking Beauties, is a collection of gluten-free recipes that have helped her sustain a normal life after the diagnosis of Celiac disease. Jeanine truly believes that no one should have to go without, and…
Grilled Corn, Bacon and Shrimp Pasta #recipe
Some people like to call this GRILLED CORN, BACON AND SHRIMP PASTA a warm winter pasta salad. Whether you call it a pasta casserole or warm pasta salad you are sure to enjoy it. Sunday nights, growing up, were special. Mom always made a big family dinner, then we’d all pile into the living room to…
5 Grilling Tips to make your next BBQ a hit #SummerWithSears {#Giveaway}
As with most people who live in this northern climate, summer time is where it’s at. Warm temperatures create back yard parties and BBQ’s. However there is a dilemma when it comes to having these back yard BBQ’s, how does one host a BBQ and still manage to entertain. Here are a few tips to…
Men and Grilling, the Perfect Love Affair #SummerWithSears {#Giveaway}
What is it about men, and cooking meat with fire?!? If your man is anything like mine, it is just a natural fit. There must be something about these primal basic necessities of life that make men want to do this. I think the only thing that would make this more primal is having the…
Grandma’s Pumpkin Bundt Cake
I have updated this recipe with directions and new photos – see Pumpkin Bundt Cake. One of my favorite treats growing up was the pumpkin bundt cake that my grandma would make. A few nights ago I made her recipe again, and my children loved it. I know it will continue to be a family…
Have your New Year’s Resolution Cake & eat it too
I usually don’t put too much thought into new year’s resolutions but if I were to have some, it would be to make more cakes and try not to eat them all. Besides the fact that it’s only the first week and I’ve already indulged in two different cakes doesn’t count (shhh, don’t tell anyone!)….
Trifle makes a yummy holiday treat {recipe} #indelight
I don’t often purchase special creamers, but when we are expecting company for dinner I often splurge on International Delight. Since I can not finish a container on my own, I have found the perfect use for it. Jody’s Perfect Whipped Cream ToppingWhip 1 cup of whipping cream, once it is thick add 1/3 cup…
