Save Time and Money with Once a Month Cooking
Written by Sherry Frewerd | 0 CommentsAt the end of a busy day, what’s the one thing you’re looking forward to? Relaxing on the couch, taking a long bath, reading a good book…cooking a home cooked meal? Yeah, right. Unless you consider cooking a treat, which most tired mothers do not, the idea of coming up with yet another healthy and tasty dinner is just too much, and certainly not fun. Full Article
Here’s How To Make Frozen Fruit Smoothies
Written by Susanne Myers | 0 CommentsFrozen fruit smoothies are always a favorite in my kitchen. They are simple to make and are actually good for you. These delicious frozen drinks can be made with all sorts of fruit and of course you can also combine them and make your own personal creations. This is how to make the perfect frozen fruit smoothie. It is very easy. Full Article
Healthy Fruit Smoothies – Indulge In One Of These Today
Written by Susanne Myers | 1 CommentHealthy fruit smoothies are the perfect snack during the hot days of summer. These delicious treats will not only cool you down, they are also full of vitamins, calcium and plenty of water. Get out your blender and create your own favorite version. Smoothies can be made with just about any fruit. Just try a few different recipes until you come up with your own personal favorite. Full Article
Soft Pretzels: Fun Baking for Kids
Written by Tammy Paquin | 0 CommentsWith three growing boys, the battle to keep healthy, easy and relatively inexpensive snacks in the house always seems to be one I feel I’m losing. Combine that with the fact that the time it takes to keep up with the baking and cooking leaves me feeling like that’s all I do: bake, bake and bake some more! So when I found this soft pretzel recipe, I knew I had a win/ win recipe! It was fun and easy for the boys to make for me and provided them with an inexpensive and healthy snack! Full Article
No Bake Summer Goodies
Written by Tammy Paquin | 0 CommentsJust because it’s summer, it doesn’t mean that the kids don’t want goodies. It DOES mean you don’t want to have to turn on the oven and heat up the house! Keep these kid-friendly recipes on hand for those days that you need a need a quick, easy no-bake treat. Two recipes require a small amount “cook” time on the stove top but kids can easily handle the job of getting the cookies onto the cookie sheets. The other two recipes takes time to freeze up but it can be done easily by the kids with just a bit of adult supervision. Full Article
Food and Fun for Kids
Written by Tammy Paquin | 0 CommentsKids love helping out in the kitchen. It can also be a big source of pride for them to tell you that they made the meal, almost all by themselves. It’s also wonderful being able to combine fun, hands-on play time with meal preparation time. My boys love helping me make gnocchi almost as much as they love eating them! Full Article
7 Tips For Creating A Frugal Meal Plan That Works For You And Your Family
Written by Susanne Myers | 0 CommentsGroceries are one area in your family budget where you can easily save quite a bit each way. A perfect way to do that is to create a frugal meal plan each week that will help you spend less at the grocery store. But for this to work (especially in the long run), you have to come up with a menu plan that will work for both you and your family. Here are some tips for accomplishing just that. Full Article
7 Tips for Frying Chicken
Written by Irene Shalom | 0 CommentsThere is no need to be an expert chef to get your fried chicken to come out just right. Discover the secrets and tricks experienced cooks use to get their fried chicken extra crispy on the outside, and soft and juicy on the inside.
Gifts For Cooks Under $10
Written by Stephanie Martin | 1 CommentI love to cook and bake. My favorite place is to be in the kitchen cooking meals for my family. And I’m always looking for new gadgets or replacement utensils for my kitchen. I’m sure that there are many of you out there that also have cooks/bakers on your gift lists and you’re not sure what to buy for them, so I thought I’d give you a few ideas: Full Article
Quick Microwave Breakfast Ideas
Written by Tammy Paquin | 0 CommentsI’ve come to love my microwave in more ways than ever. We have three boys who are growing so quickly and always on the go with sports, school and playing in general. They are always hungry and I have definitely found that starting them off with protein rich and fiber rich breakfasts keep them going longer than boxed cereals. In addition, I do dental hygiene on a per diem basis. I might be trying to get out the door in a very short amount of time and I want to be able to eat a quick breakfast that will also fill me up. Full Article
Making Your Slow Cooker Work for You
Written by Stephanie Martin | 0 CommentsIf you have never tried using a slow cooker, you don’t know what you’re missing. It can be your best friend in the kitchen. They now come in many different sizes, from a small dip crock to a 6-1/2 quart crock. You can easily find one that fits your family’s size and appetite. Some of the newer ones have lids that lock in place for more ease in transportation. And some even come with an insulated cover. Full Article
Tips for Making Your Holiday Dinner a Success
Written by Stephanie Martin | 0 CommentsEveryone enjoys going getting together with family and friends for a big holiday meal, but sometimes the stress of preparation is almost too much to bear. But, there are just a few simple things that you can do to help reduce and/or eliminate the stress. Full Article
How To Make School Morning & Lunch Preps Less Stressful
Written by Stephanie Martin | 0 CommentsIt’s that time of year again – BACK TO SCHOOL! Besides what seems like endless shopping for school supplies, there’s the never-ending school lunches to prepare x 3 (well x 4 counting my husband, LOL). It takes a lot to make sure that everyone gets a well-balanced meal plus something they like. My children take lunch every day instead of buying lunch. This way, I know that they have something that they like AND they’ll eat it instead of throwing it away. And most of the meals that I send with them cost me considerably less than school lunches anyway. Full Article
Menu Planning, Not As Hard As It Seems
Written by Stephanie Martin | 0 CommentsI’ve noticed that a lot more people are talking about menu planning here lately. Some have been doing this for years, others a few weeks/months, and still others just flat out refuse! I love the excuses that I’ve heard for NOT planning a menu: Full Article
Is Avocado A Fruit Or Vegetable?
Written by Susanne Myers | 0 Comments
I’ve always been fascinated by avocado. It is such a delicious, creamy and rich treat that’s pretty versatile. You can enjoy it savory as well as sweet dishes. It’s rather healthy but also incredibly rich and fatty. One of the questions that often comes up is this: Is avocado a fruit or a vegetable? Full Article
Smart Women Take the Right Action
Written by Joy Chudacoff | 0 CommentsThis article is about taking action on your marketing for your business. It’s important to realize that there is not just one step that will build your business. There are several steps that will attract clients to you. Create some time to sit down and think about which steps you can take right now so that you can grow your business effectively.
Family Recipes: Keeping the Memories Alive
Written by Tammy Paquin | 0 CommentsI never knew my husband’s grandmother. I never knew her like he did because by the time we started dating, Grandma N. was in the advanced stages of Alzheimer’s. I only knew the shell that remained of this wonderful woman after the disease had robbed her of most of her memory. What I do have though is what was so special about her and one of the things that my husband and his family remembers most fondly of her, her recipes. Full Article
Easy, Overnight Breakfast Recipes
Written by Tammy Paquin | 0 CommentsWe don’t leave the house on Christmas and the grandparents frequently come over to watch the boys open their presents. I don’t want to have to spend lots of time in the kitchen on Christmas morning, so I’ve been able to pull together some recipes which are prepped the night before and only require a few minutes the next morning. Obviously, these aren’t just for Christmas morning, but any morning that you’d like to have a nice, easy breakfast with minimum kitchen time! Full Article
Soup: Simple, filling and frugal fare!
Written by Tammy Paquin | 0 CommentsSoup making isn’t complicated, and it is a great simple, frugal, and filling meal, especially if you combine it with homemade bread (yes, I’ve included an easy homemade bread recipe as well)! There are some basics to soup making. The most important thing to remember is to relax and experiment! Full Article
My Grandmother’s Old World Recipes Survive the Test of Time!
Written by Carrie Gamble | 0 CommentsIt’s hard for me to believe, but April 1, 2009 marked the 100th anniversary of my grandmother Elizabeth Rose von Hohen’s birth! When you think about 100 years going by, especially this past 100 years, it’s mind blowing to think of the changes she witnessed. As a little girl Elizabeth would take the reins of the buggy and ride down a long narrow lane to the country road which lead to the farm where she would pick up milk for her family. She took pride in the responsibility given to her at such a young age. As the oldest child in the family, Elizabeth’s responsibilities included cooking and baking as well. Imagine the average nine year old nowadays cooking for her family! Ten decades later, I am so proud to have had such a wonderful grandmother and even more proud to have the opportunity to share her recipes with you!
I am excited to include two healthy recipes in this article which have been in our family well over 100 years. Both recipes include basic ingredients and simple instructions. They are Hungarian Peasant Meal and Oatmeal Cookies, which were brought here from the old country by my great-grandmother, Anna. The Hungarian Peasant Meal is a dish I was unaware of until we started putting together our family cookbook. My mother told me it was a staple for their family back in the 1930s and 1940s because it was inexpensive. She said she has vivid memories of my grandfather putting a big lump of butter on the boiled red potatoes. He would then break off a piece of potato and take a scoop of the cottage cheese mixture and pop it into his mouth! Delicious! This is so yummy ~ you just have to try it! It is quick and extremely easy to make. In fact, this is the perfect recipe for a beginner to try. Full Article
