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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …